Barbie Ferreira

“When I was younger and really interested in acting, I would look at all the women on TV, and even the ones who were supposed to be 'geeks' or 'less attractive,' they all looked similar because they were extremely attractive and their bodies were all a certain way.”

“Every day, I feel different. Sometimes I don't put on any makeup, and other times, I put on a ton.”

“People try to sell a fantasy with beauty campaigns. Overly Photoshopped, perfect, white, thin figures are a standard that most people still hold as beautiful because the industry says so.”

“Hair-wise, the move for me is to not wash it. I try to only wash it when I have to or for a shoot or something.”

“I hate workout classes... Every time I go into one, my anxiety is really high. I leave immediately - like, before the warm up!”

“I like inviting people over in the evening, because I don't like moving anywhere.”

“There's so much more to people than their differences.”

“People claim to be progressive by celebrating curvy bodies - but the standards for those hourglass shapes are equally rigid. They mask that with body positivity - but what about unconventionally attractive bodies?”

“We need to overcome the stereotype that genders aren't fluid.”

“At first, I was scared that if I claimed I modeled, people would be like, 'What?'”

“Not everyone relates to being a blond girl with blue eyes and is proportioned so she could barely walk if she was a real person.”

“Modeling for adidas is a dream I never knew I could achieve. I've had it in my mind to work with such a dope ,and it's so amazing that I get to be a part of a campaign with so many powerful voices.”

“I have been watching Youtube makeup tutorials since I was born. I did my own prom makeup and used to do peoples' makeup in high school for money.”

“I feel like, growing up, yes, I loved looking at fashion. I loved Tumblr.”

“I think that people put a lot of worth into looks. Unfortunately, there's a standard that so many people look up to that is unrealistic for everyone's body type.”

“I like girly, colorful bathing suits.”

“As a child, I was so deeply insecure.”

“I've just learned how to put things into perspective and how to not be afraid of change while making decisions for myself. Also, asking for what I want and demanding what I need and being more confident in who I am and my ability.”

“I like smoothies and things that go down smoothie-cool - when I used to live in Williamsburg, I used to get an acai bowl most mornings.”

“I just love to disconnect from everything sometimes.”