SELF Made

SHORE THING

A sleek knit bodysuit is right at home on the beach—just slip on a mini for a sexy après-surf look and add a roomy bag. “I always pack sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm and a hairbrush for after a swim,” Ribeiro says.

BODYSUIT Baja East, $495 NECKLACE Marni, $510 BAG Fendi

LAIS RIBEIRO

AGE 25 ORIGINALLY FROM Teresina, Brazil HOME BASE New York City

I WAS STUDYING TO BECOME A NURSE when a friend of mine invited me to her modeling agency to try out. That was in 2009, and it’s all history from there.

TO STAY IN SHAPE, I do core exercises and squats —and then more squats—but mostly I love to box. Not only does it work my whole body, especially my abs, but I also forget my problems when I’m in the ring.

BECOMING A MOTHER has made me more mature, confident and focused in my career. I’m a hard worker, and everything I do is with the intention of giving my son, Alexandre, a better life. BRAZILIAN WOMEN ARE happy with ourselves, no matter what shape we are: curvy, thin, tall, whatever. That appreciation for diversity helps me with my job. It keeps me from feeling self-conscious and gives me a sense of security in who I am.

MY FAVORITE SUMMER DAYS are ones when I’m with my son. It doesn’t matter what we do—we always have fun.

MAKING WAVES

A woven cover-up over a leaf-print suit has an effortless exotic vibe. “It’s so fun and easy to wear. You can throw it over anything,” Ribeiro says.

SWIMSUIT Jo de Mer, $337 VEST TSE, $595 NECKLACE Marni, $620 SNEAKERS Nike ID Inspired by Baja East, $125