Quotes from Liu Wen

I used to see Estee Lauder's ads everywhere in the subways of Beijing, and I thought how wonderful it would be if the model on them was myself!

Fall in love with the work you do - that is the best way to make everything last.

My favourite city is Miami. It's very fresh and the beach is sunny.

I hope that when people see Asian women, they realize we are all different. A lot of time with Caucasian people, they just group us together as Asian. But even with different cities in China, people have different personalities... We look Asian, but we still look different. We don't look the same.

I collect a lot of eco-friendly shopping bags that serve to separate my shoes other and other small stuff in my luggage.

For my beauty routine, it's kind of complicated. It's not easy at all. I like being natural, but natural is not really natural. To be natural, you need to have really good skin. This is really important.

I have a strong appreciation for oversize sweatshirts, loose mohair sweaters, and jeans that are frayed at the ankles.

Persistence is a secret weapon for everyone.

In my school days, everyone thought I'm too tall for a Chinese girl.

Romantic music really stirs my soul. And, of course, I love Chinese music it makes me feel closer to home.

A fun pair of earrings is basically the finishing touch to any outfit; a nice watch is both practical and decorative, while the perfect unique bag is not only eye-catching but also timeless - it can be passed on to future generations.

No one else in my family works in the fashion industry.

Every makeup artist or stylist with whom I work has many special ideas, tips, and creations. I can always learn so much from them.

When I was 17, I entered a modeling contest in my home province in China because my mother wanted me to learn better posture. And the rest is history!

Love your job, stay punctual, and appreciate everything!

You can mix and match, depending on your own mood, whether you want your look of the day to be casual, cool, or even punk.

Since my dimples only appear whenever I smile, facing everything in life with that smile is a wonderful feeling. Eyes are also the window to one's self. Just a look can reflect your identity and experiences.

I feel the most beautiful when I'm the most relaxed - for example, after a productive day of work or during a comfortable, rested afternoon. But I also feel great when I reunite with friends after a long time.

I never wore high heels in my hometown.

I've learned what looks too sexy or too tomboy or too cool for me! I know what suits me now.

Before I modeled, I never thought I was beautiful. Even right now, I don't think I'm beautiful. I think it's my personality that makes my beauty different and unique. If you look in the past, Chinese people have always considered things like big eyes, pointy nose, or big lips beautiful. I had the same thoughts as a child watching movies.

I was studying tourism at college and wanted to travel the world as a tour guide - that was my dream! But actually, sometimes modeling feels quite similar, because I travel so much - probably even more than tour guiding.

My parents are very humble people who have simple lives... they live in a pleasant little town in China.

Fashion is a good job for a young girl. I like clothes - I like to play with clothes. I like DIY; I like to make outfit.