Alessandra Ambrosio models a swimsuit during her beach vacation in Mexico

Fashion model Alessandra Ambrosio has started the new year off on the right foot with a luxury vacation in picturesque Tulum, Mexico.

The 41-year-old cover girl was seen strolling on the pristine shore of the resort town as she got her feet wet with the cool ocean water. The mother-of-two made the most of her curves in a plunging one-piece swimsuit from designer Vitali that showed off her chest and hugged her tiny waistline. 

Tulum is a town on the Caribbean coastline of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. It is known for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Mayan port city. 

A shore thing: The 41-year-old cover girl was seen strolling on the pristine shore of the resort town as she got her feet wet with the cool ocean water

Babe on the beach: Fashion model Alessandra Ambrosio has started the new year off on the right foot with a luxury vacation in picturesque Tulum, Mexico. The 41-year-old cover girl was seen strolling on the pristine shore of the resort town as she got her feet wet with the cool ocean water

Well suited: The mother-of-two made the most of her curves in a plunging one-piece swimsuit from designer Vitali that showed off her chest and hugged her tiny waistline

Well suited: The mother-of-two made the most of her curves in a plunging one-piece swimsuit from designer Vitali that showed off her chest and hugged her tiny waistline

The suit had a pretty floral print that made her look ready for spring already even though winter has just begun. And the Brazilian bombshell added a straw hat to keep the sun out of her eyes.

At one point, the siren wrapped a rust-colored scarf around her neck and also pulled it over her arm. 

The siren looked as if she was ready for a photo shoot as she was beautifully made up with ruby red lipstick and her hair was worn in a straightened style and down over her shoulders.

Alessandra also had on dainty gold jewelry with a sparkly necklace and a matching anklet that gave her a youthful glow.

She had her cell phone inside a cross body cell bag which was black with a tan leather strap. 

A walk on the wild side: Tulum is a town on the Caribbean coastline of Mexico¿s Yucatán Peninsula. It¿s known for its beaches and well-preserved ruins of an ancient Mayan port city

A walk on the wild side: Tulum is a town on the Caribbean coastline of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. It’s known for its beaches and well-preserved ruins of an ancient Mayan port city

Cute touch: At one point, the siren wrapped a rust-colored scarf around her neck and also pulled it over her arm

Standing on one leg: She moved around plenty as if she was doing light yoga moves

Cute touch: At one point, the siren wrapped a rust-colored scarf around her neck and also pulled it over her arm

She is never without her phone: She had her cell phone inside a cross body cell bag which was black with a tan leather strap

She is never without her phone: She had her cell phone inside a cross body cell bag which was black with a tan leather strap

The star has been in Mexico for the past several days with her boyfriend, model Richard Lee, whom she has been dating for over a year.

Also there were her two children Anja and Noah whom she shares with former photographer Jamie Mazur, but they were not seen in frame with the leggy model.

Last summer the beauty talked to Harper’s Bazaar about her personal style.

Ambrosio said she ‘always has fun’ with her outfits.

Super suit: The suit had a pretty floral print that made her look ready for spring already even though winter has just begun

Super suit: The suit had a pretty floral print that made her look ready for spring already even though winter has just begun

A dream day: The siren looked as if she was ready for a photo shoot as she was beautifully made up with ruby red lipstick and her hair was worn in a straightened style and down over her shoulders

Spray down: Here she was seen applying sunscreen to her long, toned legs

A dream day: The siren looked as if she was ready for a photo shoot as she was beautifully made up with ruby red lipstick and her hair was worn in a straightened style and down over her shoulders

Made up just fine: Alessandra also had on dainty gold jewelry with a sparkly necklace and a matching anklet that gave her a youthful glow

Made up just fine: Alessandra also had on dainty gold jewelry with a sparkly necklace and a matching anklet that gave her a youthful glow

The former Victoria’s Secret Angel believes she’s ‘become more confident’ in herself and has translated into what she puts on her body.

The supermodel told Harper’s Bazaar: ‘I think I’m still happy to be playful and go with my mood, or match the occasion, so I’ve always had fun with my looks. But I think the change has been internal.

‘Over the years, I have become more confident with who I am and how I present myself. So I can experiment and try on looks without feeling at all self-conscious.’

Alessandra revealed that her ‘go-to-style’ is inspired by love of going to the beach.

In the swing of things: And the Brazilian bombshell added a straw hat to keep the sun out of her eyes

In the swing of things: And the Brazilian bombshell added a straw hat to keep the sun out of her eyes

Model moves: The star has been in Mexico for the past several days with her boyfriend, model Richard Lee, whom she has been dating for over a year. Also there were her two children Anja and Noah whom she shares with former photographer Jamie Mazur, but they were not seen in frame with the leggy model

Model moves: The star has been in Mexico for the past several days with her boyfriend, model Richard Lee, whom she has been dating for over a year. Also there were her two children Anja and Noah whom she shares with former photographer Jamie Mazur, but they were not seen in frame with the leggy model

She said: ‘I love the beach, love the water, so my go-to style is a summer dress, strappy sandals, jeans, a casual top and always my Omega.’

The Dior model listed Old Hollywood stars Brigitte Bardot, Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe as major influences in their life due to their ‘timeless’ style.

Alessandra said: ‘The style icons: Brigitte Bardot, Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, because they carried themselves with confidence and a sense of fun. They also embraced a timeless look.’

She sure knows how to light up social media: Here the natural beauty was seen in a scarlet red bikini when on the beach in Mexico over the weekend

She sure knows how to light up social media: Here the natural beauty was seen in a scarlet red bikini when on the beach in Mexico over the weekend

The Dolce and Gabanna model wants her two children with Mazur to ‘feel happy and comfortable’ and maintain their independence.

Alessandra said: ‘I want them to feel happy and comfortable in their own skin, so I would gently guide them if I felt they were trying to be someone they’re not. But I’m happy for them to take their own journey. It’s the only way.’

The brunette beauty emphasized the importance to being ‘authentic’ with your style choices, following your heart.

Alessandra said: ‘I think the best advice would be to remain authentic. You can be playful and follow your instincts. You can’t abandon yourself entirely; you have to stay true to who you are, even when you’re wearing something that you wouldn’t normally choose.’

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