Adriana Lima Quotes

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

You have to believe in yourself and be strong.

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!

Be sure what you want and be sure about yourself.

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

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

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

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

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?

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.

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

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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's all about finding balance in your life.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

If I am not moving I get bored very easily.

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

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

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

Never give up and always believe in yourself.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.