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
Adriana LimaWe [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.
Adriana LimaI think everyone is a little egocentric, but when I help someone I lose 0.01% of my ego.
Adriana LimaI 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.
Adriana LimaDon't try to be what you're not. If you're nervous, be nervous. If you're shy, be shy. It's cute.
Adriana LimaI 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.
Adriana LimaModeling is a tough job, your co-workers are your rivals, it really puts a damper on your perspective of other girls.
Adriana LimaIn 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.
Adriana LimaIf one day I have a daughter and my daughter wants to be a model, I would never let her!
Adriana LimaHere 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.
Adriana LimaSometimes my husband will surprise me with flowers for no reason. Unexpected romantic gestures are very important and keep things exciting.
Adriana LimaMy 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.
Adriana LimaIt's wrong for a guy to have no personality, no heart. Because I don't care about style or money.
Adriana LimaI 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.
Adriana LimaIf 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.
Adriana LimaI want to be a child doctor. A pediatry... how do you call it, pediatrician? Do I like kids? No, not really.
Adriana LimaI 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.
Adriana LimaWhen I get older, I don't think I'll like to have wrinkles, or a big jelly belly. I cannot have it.
Adriana LimaIf you're comfortable in your own skin, you will feel beautiful - and look beautiful to others, too.
Adriana LimaA 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?
Adriana LimaEvery 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.
Adriana LimaIf 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.
Adriana LimaI love going to work out now. It gets out aggression and my trainer really shakes it up so I don't get bored.
Adriana LimaWhen I need a break, a date night with my husband or a night out with girlfriends always does the trick.
Adriana LimaBe 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.
Adriana LimaI eat everything I want on Christmas day. I really don't watch what I eat. It's not like you have #โ Christmas every day!
Adriana LimaFashion is about good energy. It's about feelings. That's what I have to give the people, good energy and good feelings.
Adriana LimaI 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.
Adriana LimaIt is important to me to instill in [kids] a sense of compassion and respect for others.
Adriana LimaMy number one beauty secret is to stay true to yourself and figure out what works best for your body.
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