Rockstar wife, top model and all around lovely person Lily Aldridge has cool factor in spades. With Victoria’s Secret, Proactiv+ and Velvet partnerships in the mix, she’s also shaping up to be a serious business woman and a bonafide household name. Get to know the incredibly stunning, girl-to-watch in today’s Women of Style interview.
EARLY LIFE & CAREER
Growing Up in California
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"The weather here is unbeatable! I travel a lot and I love coming home to such a beautiful place."
Her First Job
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"My first job was working at a record label. I was responsible for putting CDs into envelopes! It makes me smile, looking back at it."
Her Role Model
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"Carolyn Murphy has always been a great role model to me. She is elegant, beautiful and kind."
The Best Career Advice She's Ever Received
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"To treat modeling like a job, not a lifestyle."
Life as a Victoria's Secret Model
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"Being a VS Angel is the greatest job in the world. I feel so blessed to work for them! I don't think people realize how much we travel. I feel like I live on an airplane!"
STYLE & PERSONAL LIFE
Her Skincare Essentials
Proactiv+ 3-Step Kit, $30.
"Proactiv+ has been amazing for my skin; I swear by the 3-Step System. With all of my traveling, I am so thankful to have these products! The Skin Smoothing Exfoliator is another favorite. I wear so much makeup for work and this product helps keep my skin fresh and clear."
How She Gives Back
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"Working with St Jude is so important to me. Giving back is what truly makes me happy! Anything that helps children, whether it is surrounding sickness, hunger, education - you can’t help but want to be involved."
On Her Fall Fashion Wishlist
Lily wearing Chanel. Photo: Getty Images.
"A Chanel purse to make every outfit just a little bit more stylish!"
Shop Vintage Chanel Bags
What She Wears to Her Husband's Concerts
Lily in the Lily Aldridge for Velvet spring 2014 lookbook. Photo: Velvet-Tees.com.
"I love a great tank top from my clothing collection, Lily Aldridge for Velvet, skinny leather pants and a sexy pair of heels."
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Her Fashion Industry Crush
"I will always love Kate Moss for her cool demeanor and pitch-perfect rock 'n' roll style."
How She Finds Balance
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"Taking time for myself allows me to do my job better and be a better mother, wife and girl friend."
What She Will Teach Her Daughter About Fashion
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"To have fun with clothes, be herself and not care what other people think."
3 Things Most People Don't Know About Lily
Lily documents her dinner at Adele's in Nashville. Photo: @lilyaldridge.
1. "I'm a huge foodie."
2. "I love Star Wars."
3. "My father is English."
