Christmas and the holidays are the season of giving. It's a time when people are more kind and open-hearted.
Gisele BundchenThe more you trust your intuition, the more empowered you become, the stronger you become, and the happier you become.
Gisele BundchenIt's all about the light. Always face it, because that's how you give your face good angles. If you're outside when the sun is overhead, you're going to have dark circles from the sun creating shadows on your face. So no outdoor pictures between 12 and two!
Gisele BundchenI believe in the importance of seeking self-knowledge. The more I know myself, the more I feel empowered.
Gisele BundchenI think it's better when you're natural, when you just do whatever you want, instead of doing classes where I see all these other people holding back because they've been trained with certain skills or techniques. I'm like, whatever.
Gisele BundchenI want to get a farm where I am going to live for the rest of my life. I like the idea of a secluded place.
Gisele BundchenIn 1996, the possibility of going to New York came up. From then on, I started searching for opportunities on the international market and the plane became my home.
Gisele BundchenI have a lot of fruit trees and my own little vegetable garden and chickens. And every time I eat, I bless my food; I say I'm grateful for for it and let it nourish every part of my body.
Gisele BundchenBeauty is something inside of us. If you love yourself and accept yourself, that shows on the outside. Beauty is an act-it's how you carry yourself.
Gisele BundchenThis is exactly how I would describe my work: 'I get there, I put on the clothes, I leave it on the hanger, and I go home.' And that's what I do.
Gisele BundchenI don't wear fur and I understand their cause. I am the biggest animal lover in the world. I have four dogs and two horses, and I have rescued animals all my life.
Gisele BundchenMy son is so fortunate, you know. He's always going to have food. Yes, my children are going to be privileged, but that's why it's so important for them to see different realities and to travel, and they do already.
Gisele BundchenSome people start modeling because they want to be models and they want the parties and the recognition, and then there are people like me. I come from a simple family, and for me getting into modeling was a chance to make money and create a business.
Gisele BundchenYou know, everyone says, 'Modeling and acting are so similar'... they say, 'It's so natural for models to become actresses because they use the camera.' I don't think of it in that way.
Gisele BundchenTo give life another being, what a gift! When he finally was placed into my arms, I looked into his precious eyes and felt an overwhelming, unconditial love... I never felt so complete and empowered in my life.
Gisele BundchenBreathing is my best ally. By doing simple breathing exercises, I can quickly come back to center and feel more grounded.
Gisele BundchenI'm a very sensitive person, and I feel what makes me vulnerable. But I see that as a good thing. I really enjoy experiencing all the different emotions in life.
Gisele BundchenCleaner, more sustainable energy is possible and can transform our lives, our economies, and our planet.
Gisele BundchenI think people have a different image of me because, you know, they portray me with the idea that models are stupid and dumb; like, 'She can just be a model because she can just be a model - she's dumb and she can't do anything else.'
Gisele BundchenPeople have a perception of me because of Victoria's Secret that I'm sexy, but I'm not a sexy girl. I'm very tomboyish.
Gisele BundchenI don't think anyone likes to see a picture of themselves in a tabloid, besides a couple people who I'm not going to mention. I'm definitely not one of those people.
Gisele BundchenSometimes when you are a great mom, you're not so great at your job. And then when you're good at your job, you're not so great of a mom or a good wife. It's a dance that never stops. But it's beautiful.
Gisele BundchenI think sometimes you have high expectations for people because you have high expectations for yourself.
Gisele BundchenI am not used to doing naked shoots but when you trust the photographer and the crew, you know it won't be vulgar.
Gisele BundchenMy intention in making a comment about the importance of breastfeeding has nothing to do with the law. It comes from my passion and beliefs about children.
Gisele BundchenBecause I had my family, I felt like I could be a bird and fly and experience and do. Because I had roots somewhere, I knew that they would love me no matter what, and I could always go back home and they were going to love me.
Gisele BundchenI love that feeling of, you know, we are women, we are so different, our imperfections are what make us unique and beautiful.
Gisele BundchenIf you're wearing smoky eye makeup, a little beige or gold pencil on the inner eye corners will open up the area, but you only want to do it if the shadow is really dark. Otherwise, light pencil makes your eyes look too far apart, like a fish.
Gisele BundchenThere's a button that goes On and I'm On. And when I go On, there is almost no me; there is just a character who is doing all this.
Gisele BundchenNo matter how many shows I've done, as soon as they say it's time to start, I get that nervous sensation and feel like I have to pee. So that's where my mind is. That and making it to the end of the runway and back as fast as I can.
Gisele BundchenI don't like Paris so much, and it's only eight shows. I mean, don't tell them that, of course. But everyone always thinks they're so important. And I'm sure they are. But to me, my happiness is more important.
Gisele BundchenAs long as I'm a good person and I do things from the heart, that's all that matters.
Gisele BundchenThis is our world and we need the same things to survive. If I'm making my life better and the circumstances of your life worse, that's terrible because in the end it will affect me, too.
Gisele BundchenThe first is wake up in the morning and be grateful you are here, alive and healthy. And the second is: Give.
Gisele BundchenI feel privileged to be a U.N. ambassador. It gives me an opportunity to use my voice to help raise awareness about important social and environmental issues.
Gisele BundchenI don't like parties. I prefer something more intimate, just for the closest people.
Gisele BundchenAlways, always powder your T-zone and the lines going from your nose down around your mouth so you don't look like a bulldog. When those areas are shiny, it's awful. And gloss will keep your lips from appearing dehydrated.
Gisele BundchenMy husband cannot throw the ball and catch the ball at the same time. I can't believe they dropped the ball so many times.
Gisele BundchenI was somebody who was 14 years old and who got an opportunity to do a job where I could make money, and, most important, to go to school and to help my family financially. And luckily I was successful in my job, thank God. And there were a lot of people my age who didn't have that freedom I had and I'm grateful.
Gisele Bundchen