Adriana Lima in ‘Sex Bomb’ by Vincent Peters for Vogue Spain June, 2010

Anne here. My day began brilliantly with a burst of sensual photography! Vincent Peters delivers Adriana Lima in a smoldering fashion story ‘Sex Bomb’ for Vogue Spain, June 2010.

One of my classic arguments with the Victoria’s Secret brand I helped to create for a decade is that being a real bombshell isn’t about adding 2” to your bust measurement — a falsehood a woman must eventually face with her lover. Note, s{he] may not care at all! But many women worry about these issues.

Enhancing your natural assets is one topic and bras can do much to achieve that goal. But I’ve never believed that sensuality is enhanced by misrepresenting yourself. Having a more timid personality or being shy is a different topic, as each woman strives to find her own sensual comfort zone. Getting a little bit uncomfortable in your personal space is often a self-enhancing step towards personal growth.

In these gorgeous Adriana Lima photos, Vincent Peters captures the rising star as a different kind of bombshell. Lima channels the real-woman Sophia Loren, unapologetically-sensual femme that she is. Meanwhile, Vincent Peters is on the shortlist of photographers who capture sensual women in a non-degrading way. Lima and Peters make a great combo.

Adriana Lima’s Sensual Self @AOC