Smart & Beautiful–Gracing the May cover of ASOS Magazine, Victoria’s Secret model Lyndsey Scott wears spring pastels and feminine shapes for the British retailer’s monthly publication. The beauty has walked the VS runway and also works as a computer programmer. Inside the issue, Lyndsey opens up about geek stereotypes, working for the lingerie brand and going to the same school as Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
On the difference between modeling and programming:
āI have trouble endorsing modeling as a careerā¦I love itĀ soĀ much but you basically have to be a genetic freak in order to do it and most people arenāt. Some of the most beautiful girls Iāve ever seen in my life donāt get lucky. Itās the sort of career where you have absolutely no control, whereas you have complete control with programming, which I really appreciate it.ā
On misconceptions:
āPeople areĀ soĀ quick to attach stereotypes to this sort of profession. Iām fine with being called a geek or a nerd if that means Iām smart, but there is a negative connotation to that sort of word and thereās an assumption about who you are as a person if you like technology. Perhaps if there wasnāt, weād get more women interested.ā
On being a part ofĀ Victoriaās Secret:
āI had the best time doing thatā¦you do fashion week and walk outside after the show and none of the fashionistas care about you as a model, but at Victoriaās Secret, there areĀ fansĀ outside. I was wearing balloons walking down the runway and you get to be yourself out there. Itās unlike any other show.ā
