Stella Maxwell Plays Pretty In Elle Russia June 2015, Lensed By Ben Morris

Stella Maxwell Plays Pretty In Elle Russia June 2015, Lensed By Ben Morris

Stella Maxwell joins the new crop of Victoria’s Secret Angels in a major expansion of the Angels lineup, photographed here for Elle Russia.

In a recent Voguefeature about new girls used in the November 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Stella had wonderful words about the brand:

Victoria’s Secret — they are a privilege to work for; they appreciate your beauty. I think they are one of the few companies that celebrate the girl for being the girl, they really use you as a brand and show you off… Your personality counts for a lot and how you are to work with. Once you get to know them, it gets really comfortable — after all, at the end of the day, you are in your underwear.

Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge In Botswana's Okavango Delta Is A Jewel Of Sustainability & Femininity

Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge In Botswana’s Okavango Delta Is A Jewel Of Sustainability & Femininity

It’s been six years since AOCwrote about Botswana’s lush Okavango Delta. What a pleasure to see these female-centric, goddess-inspired images of Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, designed by Michaelis Boyd and Nick Plewman, and set adjacent to the wildlife-rich Moremi Game Reserve.

Not only does the building blend in with the local landscape, but its 12 inner suites take on the appearance of weaverbird nests. Indeed the structures are cathedral-like, all designed to inspire and honor our inner nature goddess — for women and men alike.

Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge in part of the & Beyond community. a group of luxury ‘boutique’ safari lodges designed to be in complete harmony with the latest goals of sustainability hotel communities.

In a long list of accomplishments, Botswana has much to celebrate. Thanks to years of political stability and a farsighted conservation policy by the government, Botswana’s ecosystem is stable. More than a third of the country is protected in a luxury tourism model. Higher prices guarantee less wear and tear on the environment. The practice is elitist but working.