CoCo Couture Top Model Spotlight: Victoria Lynn Gadbois Beauty, Compassion, Confidence & a Heart for Making a Difference

  CoCo Couture Top Model Spotlight: Victoria Lynn Gadbois

Beauty, Compassion, Confidence & a Heart for Making a Difference

At CoCo Couture, our Top Model program has never simply been about who wears an outfit beautifully. Fashion may be what first catches the eye, but it is the woman, her story, her strength and the difference she makes in the lives of others that truly define a CoCo Couture Top Model.

And that is exactly why we are so excited to introduce Victoria Lynn Gadbois.

VICTORIOUS SkinCare

Victoria is a wife, mother, business owner, esthetician and community advocate. She is the owner of Victorious Skincare, but perhaps the best way to describe her is simply this:

Victoria is a woman who cares deeply about people.

Whether she is helping a client feel more confident in her skin, providing a complimentary facial to a woman affected by cancer, caring for one of the many animals that seem to find their way into her home, or simply being present for her family, Victoria believes that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a difference.

And as we learned from her Top Model questionnaire, behind that compassionate heart is also a woman who loves fabulous shoes, scuba diving, cooking, gardening—and apparently isn’t afraid to go bungee jumping in New Zealand!

There is a lot more to this Top Model than meets the eye.

From San Antonio to North Carolina

Victoria was born in San Antonio, Texas, and her life has taken her through many different chapters.

Long before she became a skincare professional and business owner, Victoria spent time as a Ford model.

It was during those years that she became fascinated by everything surrounding beauty—particularly skin, hair and makeup.

People frequently approached her asking for help with their skin, and Victoria found herself wanting to do more than simply recommend a product. She wanted to understand why something worked.

She wanted to understand the skin itself.

That curiosity eventually became a calling.

Curiosity Becomes a Career

Years ago, Victoria says she was struck by the amount of conflicting information surrounding skincare.

What should people use?

Which ingredients actually work?

Why does one product help one person but not another?

Rather than simply accepting the latest beauty advice, Victoria wanted to understand the science behind it.

She wanted to learn how skin functions, what different ingredients actually do and, most importantly, how to help people make informed decisions about their own skin.

That curiosity led Victoria to become an esthetician.

And she discovered something along the way:

This wasn’t simply a career.

It was her passion.

Eventually, that passion led her to open Victorious Skincare in North Carolina.

Today, one of Victoria’s favorite parts of her profession is connecting personally with her clients—helping them understand their skin and watching their confidence grow.

For Victoria, skincare isn’t about chasing perfection.

It’s about helping someone feel wonderful in the skin they’re already in.

Making a Difference

Victoria’s favorite quote comes from legendary primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall:

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”

Those words beautifully capture Victoria’s approach to life.

She says the quote reflects the way she wants to live—as a mother, as a business owner and simply as someone who cares deeply about other people.

Whether she is helping a client feel more confident, fostering a bunny, or showing up for her family, Victoria believes the seemingly small acts matter.

She wants the people in her life to leave her presence feeling better, heard and cared for.

That may be one of the most beautiful definitions of success we’ve heard.

Beauty With a Greater Purpose

Victoria’s compassion is perhaps most evident in the causes she supports.

Sassy Caps holds a particularly special place in her heart.

Victoria lost her brother to cancer this past June, making her desire to support people affected by cancer even more personal.

For the past two years, Victoria has also used her own business as a way to give back. Through Victorious Skincare, she has offered complimentary facials to women who are currently living with cancer or who have previously had cancer.

And she is continuing that tradition.

This October, Victoria plans to provide 30 complimentary facials.

For her, these treatments are about far more than skincare. They’re an opportunity to give women a little time to rest, be cared for and enjoy something that is simply for them.

That is beauty with purpose.

Community Matters

Victoria is also involved with FeedNC, an organization whose work connecting neighbors with food, education and resources is meaningful to her.

But there is another dream close to Victoria’s heart.

Someday, she would love to become involved in fostering children.

As a mother, Victoria says the opportunity to provide a child with a safe and loving home and consistent care speaks deeply to her.

There is a common thread running through each cause she supports:

Showing up for others with compassion and helping them feel supported.

That philosophy extends far beyond her profession.

It’s simply who she is.

And Then There Are the Animals…

If you’re lucky enough to be an animal who crosses paths with Victoria, there’s apparently a pretty good chance you’ve found yourself a home.

Victoria admits she has a soft spot for animals—including some rather unexpected ones!

Her household has included bunnies and even a pet praying mantis, along with her beloved blue merle Pomeranian, George, whom she affectionately calls Jetty Pom-Pom.

As Victoria jokingly puts it, there is plenty of personality in her house—and not all of it is human!

We absolutely love that.

Victoria Goes to the White House

Of course, this wouldn’t be a CoCo Couture Top Model questionnaire without a little fashion.

We asked Victoria:

If you were invited to a gala at the White House, what would you wear?

Her answer?

Deep emerald green.

Victoria envisions an off-the-shoulder gown with a beautifully tailored waist and a flowing, floor-length silhouette—something timeless and feminine with just a touch of drama.

She would finish the look with gold jewelry, soft waves and glowing skin.

Her reason for choosing emerald green says so much about her personal style:

It feels warm, confident and quietly striking.

She wouldn’t want to feel like a different person for the evening.

She would simply want to feel like herself—dressed for an extraordinary occasion.

And isn’t that what great style should do?

Fashion shouldn’t disguise the woman wearing it.

It should reveal her.

The Ultimate Accessory

Naturally, we had to ask a skincare professional to choose the most important accessory.

Victoria’s first choice?

Glowing, gorgeous skin!

But if she has to select something from the fashion closet, she’s going straight for the shoes.

A beautiful pair of shoes, she says, can instantly elevate an outfit, add personality and make you feel effortlessly chic wherever you go.

At CoCo Couture, we certainly aren’t going to argue with that!

Beautiful skin and fabulous shoes?

That’s a pretty unbeatable combination.

Life Outside the Treatment Room

Victoria’s interests reveal another side of her personality.

She loves scuba diving, cooking, baking and gardening.

There is something wonderfully fitting about those hobbies. Each involves curiosity, creativity or nurturing—qualities that seem to show up repeatedly throughout Victoria’s life.

But then we asked about the craziest dare she has ever taken.

And that’s when this elegant skincare professional surprised us.

Did Someone Say Bungee Jumping?

Victoria went bungee jumping in New Zealand.

Yes. Bungee jumping.

In New Zealand.

So, just when you think you have Victoria figured out, she throws in a little adrenaline.

And we LOVE it.

Because women are never just one thing.

We can be mothers and entrepreneurs.

Elegant and adventurous.

Compassionate and courageous.

We can love beautiful clothes and jump off something extraordinarily high while attached to a bungee cord.

Preferably not while wearing our best CoCo Couture shoes, of course.

What Makes Victoria a CoCo Couture Top Model

When we choose women to feature through CoCo Couture’s Top Model program, we want to celebrate the whole woman.

Victoria’s story reminds us that true beauty is deeply connected to how we make other people feel.

Yes, she understands skincare.

Yes, she understands fashion.

Yes, she knows the confidence that can come from looking in the mirror and loving what you see.

But Victoria also understands something much more important:

Confidence becomes even more meaningful when we help someone else discover theirs.

From the women she cares for through Victorious Skincare to families served within her community, from her love for animals to her desire to someday foster children, Victoria’s life reflects the very philosophy contained in her favorite quote.

She has decided what kind of difference she wants to make.

And she’s making it.

Congratulations, Victoria!

We are thrilled to celebrate Victoria Lynn Gadbois as a CoCo Couture Top Model.

She is stylish.

She is adventurous.

She is compassionate.

She is an entrepreneur.

She is a mother and wife.

She is a community advocate.

She is a woman who believes that caring for others matters.

And yes—she knows that sometimes the perfect pair of shoes really can change everything.

Victoria reminds all of us that beauty isn’t simply something we put on. It’s something we put into the world.

Congratulations, Victoria!

Welcome to the CoCo Couture Top Model family.

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