I'm proud of how strong and capable my body is.
— Alexis Ren
I love creating art, whether it's with photos, my own body, or clothes.
I have to have sun. That's why I travel so much.
I love documentaries and TED talks.
With acting, it wouldn't be about money: it would be about taking my life experiences and using them to create art.
I'm very ambitious when it comes to business.
I was home-schooled my entire life and never been in a classroom.
I don't work this hard on my body to be like, 'Nah, don't look at it.'
Lighting is everything in order to get the 'perfect' selfie.
I think being vulnerable to other humans is a form of strength.
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.
I've gone through a lot as far as health.
I pay for my own things, and that's how I've always been since I was 15.
I hate being categorized.
I have nothing to hide.
People think I don't have substance and I'm just another pretty face.
I felt like my body was the only reason why people liked me.
I love being challenged, goofing off, and lots of passion.
I love talking about space, our society, and what the future holds for us as a civilization.
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.
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.
I like challenges, and I hate being categorized. It's always been a thing of mine.
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.
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.
I'm from L.A., and we don't usually get out of our workout clothes if we're in them.
Mid-morning is a good time for selfies because of the natural light.
I overworked myself to a point of malnourishment.
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.
I think of the sun as my battery, my charger.
I don't think that people should be confined to any particular aesthetic.
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.
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.
Chemically, if you are not happy, your body will not look or be happy.
I was my worst critic ever.
The idea of being a designer is always something that has intrigued me.
I love a guy who knows who he is, can make me laugh, and challenges me intellectually.
My all-time favorite TED talks are Brene Brown's 'The Power of Vulnerability' and Sir Ken Robinson's 'Do Schools Kill Creativity.'
I don't tan my face, ever, because I don't want sun spots.
It's hard to gain respect in fashion, especially if you're coming from social media, so it's been challenging at times.
I consider myself a nerd. I love science and technology.
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.
I don't use the front-facing camera because the quality of selfies isn't as good.
I appreciate Love Advent because they like to experiment with creatively different concepts that are unforgettable and fun to shoot!
I accept my body, whether it fluctuates 10 pounds. I love it regardless.
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.
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.
I always associate blonde with sunshine and puppies and happiness, but I don't think sexiness.
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.
It's not healthy to ever put someone first before yourself.
It's OK to not be OK.
