I am very proud to say that America is my home! I have so much respect for this country and the peop...
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I am very proud to say that America is my home! I have so much respect for this country and the people in it. I'm so grateful that you guys have taken me in with care and respect.
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A lot of people, sometimes they're so stuck on, 'I gotta get married, I gotta get married.' They for...
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A lot of people, sometimes they're so stuck on, 'I gotta get married, I gotta get married.' They forget that the really important thing is to have a healthy home, a healthy family, a healthy environment for your kids and to have everything going in a good, peaceful way.
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Vida's definitely a beautiful and peaceful girl.
Vida's definitely a beautiful and peaceful girl.
Growing up eating fruits and vegetables fresh from our farm added a lot to the way I taste and look ...
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Growing up eating fruits and vegetables fresh from our farm added a lot to the way I taste and look at food today, and I wanted the same for my kids and other kids.
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When I lived in Greece and off the coast of Italy, I enjoyed a branzino dish so much that I created ...
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When I lived in Greece and off the coast of Italy, I enjoyed a branzino dish so much that I created my own version.
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I come from a simple background, so I couldn't call my father and say, 'Come pay my bills,' so I had...
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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.
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I have a really hard time finding good denim.
I have a really hard time finding good denim.
I love Austin for vintage shopping, and there are some really good places in L.A., too.
I love Austin for vintage shopping, and there are some really good places in L.A., too.
Women inspire me. Women in the airports, around the country in different cities, destinations around...
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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.
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We tried every single way of giving birth. It didn't work. I wasn't too crazy about having to do a C...
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We tried every single way of giving birth. It didn't work. I wasn't too crazy about having to do a C-section and take all the drugs. Finally, I just had to be like, 'Let it go.'
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I love ice cream, and I love chocolate.
I love ice cream, and I love chocolate.
If there's one thing any mom should have for fall, it's a peplum top.
If there's one thing any mom should have for fall, it's a peplum top.
I like a little bit of a rough look because it's sexy. But when a man has a rough look, and he goes ...
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I like a little bit of a rough look because it's sexy. But when a man has a rough look, and he goes and gets a cleanup, then it's very sexy as well.
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I respect marriage, and I think it's beautiful that people do it. But for me, more important than an...
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I respect marriage, and I think it's beautiful that people do it. But for me, more important than anything is having a peaceful life and a peaceful home.
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A lot of times, you think you want something, and then you find something completely different.
A lot of times, you think you want something, and then you find something completely different.
You need to let your hair produce its own oils and be healthy.
You need to let your hair produce its own oils and be healthy.
I have a hard time finding high boots that go up to your knee, because of the shape of my calves.
I have a hard time finding high boots that go up to your knee, because of the shape of my calves.
I love having my daughter in the kitchen with me as I prepare meals. We talk about anything and ever...
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I love having my daughter in the kitchen with me as I prepare meals. We talk about anything and everything!
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I love dancing.
I love dancing.
I'm a mother of three. I don't really have the time to put very elaborate outfits together, so I kee...
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I'm a mother of three. I don't really have the time to put very elaborate outfits together, so I keep it casual but dress it up with shoes, a bag, and jewelry.
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Before a shoot, I'll watch what I eat. During the shoot, I watch what I eat. Afterwards, the first t...
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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.
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I wash my hair once or twice a week to keep the natural oils.
I wash my hair once or twice a week to keep the natural oils.
I'm definitely a vintage collector. I have a wardrobe of core basics that I like to spice up with di...
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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.
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One of my favorite memories from growing up in Brazil is being in the kitchen with my family and wat...
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One of my favorite memories from growing up in Brazil is being in the kitchen with my family and watching everyone bake and cook.
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I think the only time that I worry about looking good is on the red carpet.
I think the only time that I worry about looking good is on the red carpet.
When I was a kid, I wanted a Chanel bob and bangs. My mom said no. I went to the salon anyway, and t...
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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.
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I'm very excited to have a girl.
I'm very excited to have a girl.
I loved seeing my mom put her own twist on years-old family recipes and also create new dishes. This...
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I loved seeing my mom put her own twist on years-old family recipes and also create new dishes. This made me develop a passion for cooking at a young age and would eventually inspire me to prepare meals and host wonderful family dinners.
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English is not my first language.
English is not my first language.
I love wearing dresses that hug the body, but then, at the Oscars, I had a big dress, and I really l...
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I love wearing dresses that hug the body, but then, at the Oscars, I had a big dress, and I really loved that. It's a style I never thought I would wear, but I saw the dress, and I was like, 'Oh my God, that's it!'
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I've never been a size 0.
I've never been a size 0.
I'm like half Brazilian and half American now.
I'm like half Brazilian and half American now.
Because my hair is curly, I used to do all the straighteners, the Japanese this and the Brazilian th...
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Because my hair is curly, I used to do all the straighteners, the Japanese this and the Brazilian that. And at the end of the day, your hair ends up not having a texture, not having the body - no shine. You're pretty much frying your hair. So understand the type of hair you have and do the best with what you have.
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If you think about it, all of us have one or more teachers who were instrumental.
If you think about it, all of us have one or more teachers who were instrumental.
It's a myth that you have to wash your hair all the time.
It's a myth that you have to wash your hair all the time.
In my 20s, I wanted to be hot; now I want to be healthy.
In my 20s, I wanted to be hot; now I want to be healthy.
Education is so important.
Education is so important.
I enjoy celebrating Valentine's Day. It's a nice way to say you're thinking about your family, someo...
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I enjoy celebrating Valentine's Day. It's a nice way to say you're thinking about your family, someone special, or dear friends.
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My kids love going to school. When my son started going to kindergarten, we asked him, 'How was it?'...
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My kids love going to school. When my son started going to kindergarten, we asked him, 'How was it?' and his only complaint was that he didn't get to stay in there longer.
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This shared love of cooking and celebration has allowed me to create a strong bond with my family.
This shared love of cooking and celebration has allowed me to create a strong bond with my family.
I was never the girl that grew up saying I want to get married. I actually told my parents to not ex...
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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.
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Somebody showed me a picture of some event I went to back in the day, and I was really going heavy o...
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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.'
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I'm still learning how to do things - like lining my eyes? Forget it.
I'm still learning how to do things - like lining my eyes? Forget it.
Education is a way of empowering people; it opens up so many doors and is fundamental to everybody. ...
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Education is a way of empowering people; it opens up so many doors and is fundamental to everybody. And teachers are not often appreciated in the way that they should be.
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It's a balance. But you have to have your cheat day; you have to take your time to have the pleasure...
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It's a balance. But you have to have your cheat day; you have to take your time to have the pleasure. Otherwise, what's the point?
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I was never the girl who tore pictures out of wedding magazines.
I was never the girl who tore pictures out of wedding magazines.
Embrace yourself and do what you can to look and feel your best. Don't put on so many fashion trends...
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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.
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One thing that we decided very early in the relationship is that when he goes, we all go - the whole...
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One thing that we decided very early in the relationship is that when he goes, we all go - the whole family.
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A lot of the time, you see something really beautiful, but if you don't have the perfect figure and ...
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A lot of the time, you see something really beautiful, but if you don't have the perfect figure and are a really small size, it won't work well for you.
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My father always told me, 'Before you become a queen, you have to learn how to take care of your own...
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My father always told me, 'Before you become a queen, you have to learn how to take care of your own things.' So I knew how to do all of it, but I had never really done it on a daily basis. So I was cleaning houses, and I started working restaurants.
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I like to keep Valentine's dinner light so you don't crash after and can keep the fun going through ...
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I like to keep Valentine's dinner light so you don't crash after and can keep the fun going through the night!
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The main thing for me is to make sure our home is peaceful, that it's healthy, that the kids are goo...
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The main thing for me is to make sure our home is peaceful, that it's healthy, that the kids are good.
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My most joy that I have is dancing.
My most joy that I have is dancing.
The Fourth of July should be celebrated with big hearts.
The Fourth of July should be celebrated with big hearts.
I never understood when people go, 'Oh my gosh, it's so easy being pregnant.' No, it's hard. It's th...
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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.
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I got my green card and everything through my work, even before marriage or anything like that, so y...
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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.
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As a mom of three young kids, it's difficult to reserve a big chunk of time for shopping, so I try t...
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As a mom of three young kids, it's difficult to reserve a big chunk of time for shopping, so I try to get my gifts little by little throughout the year. I think this is especially helpful for those of us who are budget conscious.
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I just throw on foundation and under-eye concealer, then dust bronzer on my cheeks so they look defi...
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I just throw on foundation and under-eye concealer, then dust bronzer on my cheeks so they look defined.
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Being engaged is absolutely a time to cherish!
Being engaged is absolutely a time to cherish!
My waist used to be tiny. I just saw a picture of Miley Cyrus with a little crop top and low pants, ...
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My waist used to be tiny. I just saw a picture of Miley Cyrus with a little crop top and low pants, and I'm like, 'That was me growing up in Brazil!' I had the typical model body, but after babies, it changed. I look more like a woman.
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Most of my family doesn't speak English. It's so important for the baby. He's going to know all his ...
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Most of my family doesn't speak English. It's so important for the baby. He's going to know all his American roots, but he also needs to know about his Brazilian side.
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We're like a travelling circus... We're always on the go.
We're like a travelling circus... We're always on the go.
I don't like exercising; I'll be honest with you.
I don't like exercising; I'll be honest with you.
We're just like a regular family.
We're just like a regular family.
I love wearing my hair curly, but turning the curling iron all the way up creates curls that look re...
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I love wearing my hair curly, but turning the curling iron all the way up creates curls that look really made up and artificial.
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It was a really big deal to become an American citizen the right way. You have to work really hard, ...
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It was a really big deal to become an American citizen the right way. You have to work really hard, and it is such an honor to be able to say that.
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Easter is one of my favorite holidays with the kids. They get to run loose, and we always have our f...
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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!
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We are all so busy and constantly trying to save time and balance everything.
We are all so busy and constantly trying to save time and balance everything.
When I had my first child, I started to try and make fresh food for him daily, and I became frustrat...
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When I had my first child, I started to try and make fresh food for him daily, and I became frustrated with the amount of work - and time - involved in making baby food at home.
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I have vintage things that I got nine, 10 years ago, and every time I clean my closet, I can't get r...
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I have vintage things that I got nine, 10 years ago, and every time I clean my closet, I can't get rid of them. I think, 'I will never find this again!'
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The way we do music in Brazil is very different because we are so moved by music; we grow up with th...
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The way we do music in Brazil is very different because we are so moved by music; we grow up with that.
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It wasn't such a pleasant experience. We went through 14 hours with contractions every two minutes, ...
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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.
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