HOLY WOWZERS!

I mean, how else can you react to Candice Swanepoel‘s stunning cover of Victoria’s Secret Swim 2013 issue?

“It was such an honor to be picked for the cover,” Swanepoel tells People. “It is such an iconic catalog. Before I was a model, I used to see Gisele Bündchen, Tyra Banks and all of those iconic women on it. It is amazing that a little South African girl can get on the cover.”

The catalog was shot in Miami and Turks and Caicos. Swanepoel says she had a blast shooting in the new swimsuit lines.

“Victoria’s Secret is like a big family. The swim shoots are always really fun, and I love being on the beach. I can’t really complain — I feel very lucky!”

Now, how about that jeweled bandeau top she’s sporting on the cover? “I love it — it’s so sexy and gives me amazing cleavage!” Right, Candice, as if you need any help.