“People think I don’t have substance and I’m just another pretty face.”
― Alexis Ren
“I always associate blonde with sunshine and puppies and happiness, but I don’t think sexiness.”
― Alexis Ren
“Lighting is everything in order to get the ‘perfect’ selfie.”
― Alexis Ren
“I hate when people say I Photoshop myself.”
― Alexis Ren
“I started posting on my social media super-young. I didn’t really understand what it was. When I was about 15, I started posting behind-the-scenes of shoots, little things of me holding up the color corrector, cute things, me in a bikini. It was just all innocent and fun, and I saw people really starting to respond to it.”
― Alexis Ren
“I consider myself a nerd. I love science and technology.”
― Alexis Ren
“I have this thing called my ‘Post It People’: they’re my closest family members. Those are the ones who count. The ones who I put their word as something special to me. So if they’re all like, ‘No you’re good, we love you, we know who you are as a person,’ then I don’t take anything else personally, ’cause those are the ones who matter – my family.”
― Alexis Ren
“I overworked myself to a point of malnourishment.”
― Alexis Ren
“I look up to Gigi Hadid. I love where she’s taken herself, I love what brands she’s working on. I respect her because I understand… I mean, girls like her open the doors for girls like me. So all I can do is thank her.”
― Alexis Ren
“I think of the sun as my battery, my charger.”
― Alexis Ren
“I hate being categorized.”
― Alexis Ren
“My biggest thing is that I never want to sell out. Or be a sellout.”
― Alexis Ren
“I’m really healthy, and that’s one of the things I pride myself on.”
― Alexis Ren
“I started Instagramming, like, my model life, per se, when I was 14. I got into it as, like, this is an opportunity to be able to show yourself not just as a pretty face but as a personality, which I think models have never been able to have until now.”
― Alexis Ren
“For my bikinis, the smaller the better. That’s how I’ve always been.”
― Alexis Ren
“I don’t like tan lines, and I work out a lot.”
― Alexis Ren
“People tend to judge a book by its cover. I love being unexpected and gaining respect for who I am and not how I look.”
― Alexis Ren
“I love to show off my body, and I feel like I earned it.”
― Alexis Ren
“Because of how much I’ve gone through, I want to say I’m more wise than my age.”
― Alexis Ren
“If I can make a girl’s day by hugging her, hell yeah, I’ll hug the crap out of her.”
― Alexis Ren
“I was my worst critic ever.”
― Alexis Ren
“I felt like my body was the only reason why people liked me.”
― Alexis Ren
“It’s OK to not be OK.”
― Alexis Ren
“Chemically, if you are not happy, your body will not look or be happy.”
― Alexis Ren
“It’s not healthy to ever put someone first before yourself.”
― Alexis Ren
“Looking up to girls for inspo is a beautiful thing, but comparing yourself is what creates the anxiety and self-hatred. It’s really important that young girls know the difference.”
― Alexis Ren
“I have nothing to hide.”
― Alexis Ren
“I would look at my profile and be like, ‘Look at this girl! She has, like, the most perfect life!’ and I would feel so guilty for not feeling blessed all the time.”
― Alexis Ren
“Pretty much the only thing I wear is either a little bit of concealer or a bronzer, and that’s it. And highlighter, of course.”
― Alexis Ren
“I don’t think that people should be confined to any particular aesthetic.”
― Alexis Ren
“I pay for my own things, and that’s how I’ve always been since I was 15.”
― Alexis Ren
“I have to get at least 20 minutes of sun every day. An hour is the best because it’s good for you. You need it. I need it to have that little spark.”
― Alexis Ren
“I’ve gone through a lot as far as health.”
― Alexis Ren
“I’ve, like, lived in a bikini my entire life, so modeling bikinis was, I don’t know. It was just so natural to me.”
― Alexis Ren
“I accept my body, whether it fluctuates 10 pounds. I love it regardless.”
― Alexis Ren
“I think being vulnerable to other humans is a form of strength.”
― Alexis Ren
“I appreciate Love Advent because they like to experiment with creatively different concepts that are unforgettable and fun to shoot!”
― Alexis Ren
“Mid-morning is a good time for selfies because of the natural light.”
― Alexis Ren
“I don’t use the front-facing camera because the quality of selfies isn’t as good.”
― Alexis Ren
“I’m from L.A., and we don’t usually get out of our workout clothes if we’re in them.”
― Alexis Ren
“I don’t work this hard on my body to be like, ‘Nah, don’t look at it.’”
― Alexis Ren
“I’m from L.A., and when you work out in the day, you usually stay in your workout clothes. So I always liked it where I can go to meetings in my workout clothes and still feel on it and fashionable.”
― Alexis Ren
“I’m from Santa Monica, which was an awesome place to grow up. You’re very spoiled being from California. When it’s below 70, you complain. When it rains, you talk about it.”
― Alexis Ren
“I was home-schooled my entire life and never been in a classroom.”
― Alexis Ren
“I was on Tumblr when I was 12 or 13. I was on YouTube, too. I had a channel and made music videos. It had 50,000 subscribers.”
― Alexis Ren
“I’m very ambitious when it comes to business.”
― Alexis Ren
“It’s hard to gain respect in fashion, especially if you’re coming from social media, so it’s been challenging at times.”
― Alexis Ren
“I like challenges, and I hate being categorized. It’s always been a thing of mine.”
― Alexis Ren
“With acting, it wouldn’t be about money: it would be about taking my life experiences and using them to create art.”
― Alexis Ren
“I don’t tan my face, ever, because I don’t want sun spots.”
― Alexis Ren
“Coconut oil is my best friend – I put it all over my body every night. And in the morning, I wash it off so I’m not all greasy.”
― Alexis Ren
“I love documentaries and TED talks.”
― Alexis Ren
“My all-time favorite TED talks are Brene Brown’s ‘The Power of Vulnerability’ and Sir Ken Robinson’s ‘Do Schools Kill Creativity.’”
― Alexis Ren
“I have to have sun. That’s why I travel so much.”
― Alexis Ren
“I love a guy who knows who he is, can make me laugh, and challenges me intellectually.”
― Alexis Ren
“I love talking about space, our society, and what the future holds for us as a civilization.”
― Alexis Ren
“I love creating art, whether it’s with photos, my own body, or clothes.”
― Alexis Ren
“The idea of being a designer is always something that has intrigued me.”
― Alexis Ren
“I love being challenged, goofing off, and lots of passion.”
― Alexis Ren
“I’m proud of how strong and capable my body is.”
― Alexis Ren
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