Camila Alves
Camila Alves

I'm definitely a vintage collector. I have a wardrobe of core basics that I like to spice up with different colors, new accessories, and I love to try on new things to invite something different. I find, with every new stage of my life, my self-image shifts with new duties and responsibilities, and so does my fashion style.

Camila Alves
Camila Alves

It wasn't such a pleasant experience. We went through 14 hours with contractions every two minutes, no epidural, no nothing. Every two minutes, I would pass out. I went to the hospital on Saturday, and Levi was born on Monday.

Camila Alves
Camila Alves

The Fourth of July should be celebrated with big hearts.

Camila Alves
Camila Alves

I just throw on foundation and under-eye concealer, then dust bronzer on my cheeks so they look defined.

Camila Alves
Camila Alves

When I was a kid, I wanted a Chanel bob and bangs. My mom said no. I went to the salon anyway, and they said, 'No way - we are not going to do that to your hair.' So I did it myself. Big mistake. Instead of my bangs going down straight, they were sticking up like a cat. It was horrible.

Camila Alves
Camila Alves

I got my green card and everything through my work, even before marriage or anything like that, so you really have to follow the rules and do everything the right way to be able to accomplish that, so it was big... I had my green card for so long.

Camila Alves
Camila Alves

I love wearing my hair curly, but turning the curling iron all the way up creates curls that look really made up and artificial.

Camila Alves
Camila Alves

I come from a simple background, so I couldn't call my father and say, 'Come pay my bills,' so I had to get out there and work.

Camila Alves
Camila Alves

Somebody showed me a picture of some event I went to back in the day, and I was really going heavy on the turquoise jewelry, and it was not good. I was like, 'OK, I guess that was a phase that needed to happen.'

Camila Alves
Camila Alves

We're like a travelling circus... We're always on the go.

Camila Alves
Camila Alves

I'm still learning how to do things - like lining my eyes? Forget it.

Camila Alves
Camila Alves

I never understood when people go, 'Oh my gosh, it's so easy being pregnant.' No, it's hard. It's the most beautiful thing, yes, but it's hard.

Camila Alves
Camila Alves

Easter is one of my favorite holidays with the kids. They get to run loose, and we always have our family and loved ones all around us!

Camila Alves
Camila Alves

The main thing for me is to make sure our home is peaceful, that it's healthy, that the kids are good.

Camila Alves
Camila Alves

I'm curvy.

Camila Alves
Camila Alves

I have a hard time finding high boots that go up to your knee, because of the shape of my calves.

Camila Alves
Camila Alves

Before a shoot, I'll watch what I eat. During the shoot, I watch what I eat. Afterwards, the first thing I do is go have a steak and French fries.

Camila Alves
Camila Alves

I was never the girl that grew up saying I want to get married. I actually told my parents to not expect me to get married.

Camila Alves
Camila Alves

Embrace yourself and do what you can to look and feel your best. Don't put on so many fashion trends that create a ridiculous style statement. Pick and choose what feels good, and flatters your own body.

Camila Alves
Camila Alves

Women inspire me. Women in the airports, around the country in different cities, destinations around the world, inspire me with the way they express their individuality. I love watching women and discovering all the ways each person uses a color, pattern, a style, even a lipstick color. I'm a people watcher.