Adriana lima quotes

Don't try to be what you're not. If you're nervous, be nervous. If you're shy, be shy. It's cute.

Modeling is a tough job, your co-workers are your rivals, it really puts a damper on your perspective of other girls.

You have to believe in yourself and be strong.

I used to be very shy. When I first started, I had to go to a casting, and I had to go in a bikini. I thought I was too skinny. But I went in and got the job! And that's how I started.

Younger guys are just too jealous

When I need a break, a date night with my husband or a night out with girlfriends always does the trick.

It is important to me to instill in [kids] a sense of compassion and respect for others.

Fashion is about good energy. It's about feelings. That's what I have to give the people, good energy and good feelings.

If I am not moving I get bored very easily.

Here in the big city people spend their time thinking about work and about money; they don't give some value to friendships and it can be depressing.

I love cakes. Chocolate and coconut cakes. I love that combination!

When I get older, I don't think I'll like to have wrinkles, or a big jelly belly. I cannot have it.

I wouldn't say it's competitive. I think everyone has their time. Gisele is having her time, and Shirley had her time, and maybe I will have my time.

If one day I have a daughter and my daughter wants to be a model, I would never let her!

I's all about finding balance in your life.

You don't have to have an attitude if you're famous.

I won`t cry for you, my mascara`s too expensive

I like to go to the movies or read.

I've never been to the gym. I do nothing.

I would like just one time to be on the cover of Italian Vogue.

I love boxing! Working out is calming and helps clear my mind.

I like jealous men. I love jealousy. I do.

I am lucky enough to live in Miami so dinner on the beach with people I love is one of my favorite ways to relax.

My number one beauty secret is to stay true to yourself and figure out what works best for your body.

You don't have to lose your sense of style once you become a mom!

I eat everything I want on Christmas day. I really don't watch what I eat. It's not like you have #‎ Christmas every day!

We [me and my husban] like to honor both of our family traditions whenever possible . We show the girls lots of pictures and tell a lot of stories about both of our childhoods. We also try to teach them both Portuguese and Serbian, though English is their primary language.

I eat a balanced diet. The secret is to watch your portions, but I also work out a lot. Working out a lot isn't necessary, but I am very active, and my body can endure intense workouts.

I try to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but I have to indulge every now and then!

My understanding of busy has certainly changed! My daughters have had an incredible impact on my life and the way I live it. They are a part of every decision I make. They motivate me to be the best me.

Sometimes my husband will surprise me with flowers for no reason. Unexpected romantic gestures are very important and keep things exciting.

If you look around Brazil you see pregnant women everywhere. Here you don't see that as much. There the only thing they do is babies, babies, babies! Especially the poor families.

My favorite designer is Christian Lacroix, not just because his clothes are amazing and I love them, but because he's so nice. When I did his fashion show, he was the first one to arrive there and he helped everyone

I missed out on everything. Sometimes on the street I see teenagers hanging out and going to the movies, going to concerts, and I get so jealous.

I didn't know anything about fashion. I couldn't believe it when I got here. I don't know how I'm sitting here right now speaking English.

I'm a teenager, but I'm independent - I have my own apartment, I have my own life. And I think I have learned more than any of those teenagers have in school. I learned to be responsible, leaving my family and coming here alone.

Never give up and always believe in yourself.

I just think they're really insecure about themselves sometimes. I know all the girls, but we all work a lot and don't have time to hang out together. They're all really nice; I've never had a problem with any model.

Be sure what you want and be sure about yourself. Fashion is not just beauty, it's about good attitude. You have to believe in yourself and be strong.

I was so embarrassed about mispronouncing words. I just knew how to smile.

My everyday look has definitely become more low maintenance, but accessories are everything. A structured bag, statement jewelry or a cute scarf can add polish to any outfit!

I believe love just happens once. You can be mistaken, you can think you are in love, but after a while you discover that youre really not. Real love is different.

I want to be a child doctor. A pediatry... how do you call it, pediatrician? Do I like kids? No, not really.

It's wrong for a guy to have no personality, no heart. Because I don't care about style or money.

Be sure what you want and be sure about yourself.

I think everyone is a little egocentric, but when I help someone I lose 0.01% of my ego.

I love going to work out now. It gets out aggression and my trainer really shakes it up so I don't get bored.

Lingerie is one of the most important pieces of your wardrobe. You can have a wardrobe malfunction if you dont choose the right thing to wear underneath!

If one day I have a daughter and my daughter wants to be a model, I would never let her! But then, if she wants to, what can I do? But definitely not until she's 18 years old. You know, every work has the bad side, and people will be mean to you, and when you're young, you don't know how to defend yourself.

I was in a fashion show and I had on a strapless top. When I got to the end the top was down

A man needs to be polite, not just to me but to everyone. I watch that. How does he treat the waiter? How does he treat the coat-check girl? How does he treat the driver?

I don't like fights. I don't like aggressive people.

Self-confidence goes a long way and is very attractive to others.

I also want [my kids] to always feel confident and free to be themselves.

In Brazil, there isn't just one beauty ideal. There's a lot of emphasis on a woman's natural beauty - but of course, Brazilian women love expressing their beauty through makeup.

As of now they are still very young so that has come in the form of dress up, make believe and singing songs, but we will always support our girls in their choices and help them to dream big.

Every work has the bad side, and people will be mean to you, and when you're young, you don't know how to defend yourself.

I think I live inside the plane! I never have time to unpack; I'm always leaving in two days again. I travel a lot, and at the beginning it was really fun. The first time I went inside a plane, I was 15 years old and I had so much fun. I like to travel all over the world and learn [about] new cultures. Not that many people have the opportunity to do that.

Brazilian women are taught to take care of themselves. They start their beauty routine at a young age, which is the key to aging beautifully.

If you're comfortable in your own skin, you will feel beautiful - and look beautiful to others, too.