Today one of my favorite Latina celebs is celebrating her birthday: Happy birthday, Camila Alves! The designer, model, and mom of three turns 30 today and I couldn't help but think back at some of the Brazilian mom's best beauty moments. Let's just say when it comes to beauty, she's definitely one of my icons.
It all started after a friend of mine pointed out that the Brazilian mom and I have some similar physical features, like our signature long black curly hair (that's many times also worn straight), tan skin, dark, thick brows, and long eyelashes. I guess you can say that in a way Alves has taught me how to own my look and do it in a way that's sexy but still classy. Her effortless style is what has transformed her into the full-blown A-list star she is today. Check out some of her best beauty moments below!
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2008

The fresh faced 26-year-old model used to keep her look simple and natural. She showed up to the launch of her handbag collection MUXO with barely-there makeup and textured strands loosely pulled back. Her healthy skin gave off a glow that proves she doesn’t need to do much to look gorgeous!
2009

She showed off her natural curls with a soft updo at the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony in Culver City, California.
2010

My girl was one of the first celebs to nail the ombre hair color trend. She arrived to the 45th Annual Country Music Awards in April sporting dark hair and caramel ends that gave her look a super edgy update.
2011

She looked effortlessly beautiful at the World premiere of Iris: A Journey into the World of Cinema rocking a romantic side bun, dark liner and nude colored lips.
2011

Bold, bright lips and sexy voluminous waves went perfectly with Camila’s all white ensemble at the Lexus party event in Madrid, Spain.
2011

Camila sported a fierce burgundy pout that perfectly complemented her skin tone at the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Collection preview in Miami, Florida. She finished off the look with her signature straight blow-out.
2011

She stunned at the Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection 2011 event during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City with flushed cheeks and beachy waves.
2011

Camila kept her look classic with sleek straight strands and a red pout at ELLE’s 18th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute in Los Angeles, California.
2012

She looked primp and polished in a yellow A-line dress during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center last February. Her look was complete with naturally defined curls pulled back into a modern updo and petal rose lips.
2012

She looked utterly flawless with a bronzy, sun-kissed complexion and a curly faux bob updo at the Mud premiere during the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France. This has to be one of my favorite looks EVER!
2012

Only 3 months before giving birth to her third baby, Livingston Alves MConaughey, the model showed off a natural glow and new chest nut brown highlights.