Adriana Lima entered the modeling industry in the late ’90s and became Victoria’s Secret’s longest-serving Angel, earning the title of the brand’s most valuable Angel in 2017.
At 5 feet 10 inches (177.8 cm), she is significantly taller than the average Brazilian woman, who is around 5 feet 4 inches (162.5 cm).
Adriana Lima flaunts her celestial-inspired foot tattoo while wearing bold red patent heels that elongate her legs with elegance (Credit: Elizabeth Pantaleo / Startraksphoto)
Her height is often cited as one of the reasons why she became a successful fashion model, as she meets the height requirements for high fashion modeling.
Adriana Lima stuns in a strapless mustard-yellow gown featuring a metallic detail, paired with statement earrings (Credit: MEGA / WENN)
While her height is impressive even when barefoot, Adriana Lima loves elongating her legs in high heels. In an interview, she said she taught herself to walk in high heels at 16, advising to start with lower heels and progress based on comfort.
She told the Daily, “High heels definitely help,” about their importance in creating a more defined and feminine look.
“It defines your legs a lot! I don’t like to be barefoot or in flat shoes. At home, but never when I’m working or when I want to feel feminine. Your outfit and make-up affects how you feel. When I model for Victoria’s Secret’s Angels collection, everything is more delicate and lacy, so my hair is more light and romantic. It’s a different type of mood, a different pose.”
On Your Next Shoes, she has been featured in designer shoes from footwear brands such as Christian Louboutin, Giuseppe Zanotti, Schutz, Stuart Weitzman, and Aquazzura. She wears a shoe size 10 (US).
Adriana Lima showcases her elegant foot tattoo and fresh pedicure while wearing chic black and gold ankle-strap sandals (Credit: Alberto Terenghi / IPA / Startraksphoto)
In addition to the shoe labels mentioned previously, Adriana Lima is also a fan of British-born luxury footwear designer Neil J. Rodgers.
Adriana Lima Brings Brazilian Flair to Veuve Clicquot Carnaval in Miami
Adriana Lima left the beautiful sunny beaches of Brazil at the tender age of 18 to start her modeling career in New York.
Adriana Lima exudes natural beauty with her glossy waves, radiant complexion, and soft pink lips (Credit: Johnny Louis / WENN)
Even if Adriana had already made a name for herself as “the most valuable Victoria’s Secret Angel,” the model can’t help but long for home now and then.
Luckily for Adriana, the annual Veuve Clicquot Carnaval allowed her to taste a little bit of home. The Angel enjoyed herself as she enjoyed the third Carnaval held in Miami.
Adriana Lima embraces a playful, chic look in a neon green cold-shoulder top paired with a bedazzled mini skirt and strappy white sandals at the Veuve Clicquot Carnaval in Miami on March 4, 2017 (Credit: Johnny Louis / WENN)
Adriana wanted to try something colorful and festive for the Carnaval, so she turned to her recent favorite designer, David Koma.
The London-based brand dressed Adriana in one of the line’s Spring/Summer 2017 looks, featuring their iconic jeweled skirt and cutout shoulder top.
Adriana Lima elevates her look with sleek white strappy sandals, highlighting her statuesque height and glamorous red carpet style (Credit: Johnny Louis / WENN)
While neon yellow isn’t our favorite color on Adriana, we love her willingness to try new things. The mom-of-two finished her look with white Neil J. Rodgers “Brooke” sandals, which Jenna Dewan also has in her shoe closet.
Adriana’s left foot features an eye-catching tribal tattoo that enhances her natural beauty.
Adriana Lima flaunts a chic pedicure while stepping out in white strappy sandals, though her toes slightly overhang the edges (Credit: Johnny Louis / WENN)
The model was seen adorably posing with long-time friend and co-Angel Karolina Kurkova, who wore an all-green outfit.
Adriana Lima stuns in a bold neon ensemble with strappy white heels, posing playfully with Karolina Kurkova in a vibrant green ruffled dress at the Veuve Clicquot Carnaval (Credit: Johnny Louis / WENN)
Adriana said the Veuve Clicquot Carnaval felt like home because she got to sip some drinks and listen to good music by the beach. The model also said she was glad it was held in Miami, her home away from home.