Jessica Alba - mother, actress and a sex bomb.At the moment, the word order is more important than ever.Jessica recently, there were other roles - a businesswoman, a lobbyist "environmental" laws, the writer - but they somehow are inspired by motherhood.In his new book "The Honest Life" actress talks about the struggle for a healthy family in an era soaked through chemistry, and in an interview with InStyle - to combine the many worlds of the modern woman, and how it is important to find the right man.
«Ever since I became a mother, my style of adventure added.Previously my favorite uniforms were leggings and a sweater.But now I'm ready to wear and bold prints and bright colors, and even unexpected cuts. "
Alba paces the office in the office of his own company Honest Company and talking on the phone with a prospective customer.She looks confident and domineering.
«Yes, because no one has contacted us about the creative part," - Alba firmly nods to someone unseen, ends the conversation, puts the phone, smiling at me and sits on a leather sofa.Take a handful of candy "Skittles" from a glass jar, throwing a few pieces in his mouth and says, "Excuse me.Carcass of a small fire. "
ease with which Jessica Alba does business and manages a business alone is impressive.Especially when you consider that the 31-year-old actress is still in films: fly to Austin, Texas, 4-5-day shooting continued "Sin City" graphic novel by Frank Miller (the output of the film is scheduled for October 2013) and at the same timevoiced cartoon "Escape from Planet Earth."
Plus, she was the wife of producer Cash Warren, and the mother of two little girls: 4-year-old Honor Marie and Haven-year-old.
Alba tells what changes are associated with the role of mother inspired her to start a business.A year ago, she founded Honest Company, together with the environmental specialist Christopher Gaviganom, and it affected everything that Jessica is busy today, both at home and at work.
«We want to rethink the notion of" family brand ", we want to provide people with all the necessary, and since I myself - my mother, I know what you really need."
Honest Company specializes in friendly health and the environment s products, such as diapers, shampoos, cleaning products, laundry and dishwashing.
By March 2012, Jessica Alba attracted to his company $ 27 million from investors, admiring her project.
Hollywood star goes to work every day and supervises its work team consisting of 63 people.She organized a space full of air, music, and photos of cute chubby babies."It all started when I began to do research: read and understand the package, which should be avoided," - said Alba, waving in greeting one of his "working men" as he passed by her office.She realized that even minimal contact with the toxic chemicals can cause big problems for children: "For it is impossible to close your eyes."
And impossible to ignore their own memories.As a child, Jessica had severe kidney problems.The girl spent a lot of time in the hospital.So today Alba wants to protect against such suffering and my and other people's children.This antitoxic philosophy is reflected in her book «The Honest Life: Living Naturally and True to You» (publisher Rodale) - it is filled with wise advice and healthy recipes, served in a relaxed conversational tone.In addition, in May 2011, Alba has lobbied in Congress a bill Safe Chemicals Act, which requires testing of products before they appear on the shelves.
When we arrange to talk about what's going on in her life, I see Jessica Alba, which all have long known - it is self-confident and looks fine.Today Jessica demonstrates the sophisticated casual-chic: leggings with prints of Current / Elliott, white T-shirt H & amp; M and suede ankle boots Sartore.She clearly belongs to the type of women who love their jewelry: earrings ears Geometric Wendy Nichol and earrings in rose gold pin Lena Wald;necklace around the neck of metal House of Lavande.In her hand she still wears Fenichka that a friend brought her a year ago from Mexico.Jessica calm and open to sincere conversation.
On the market there are so many products promoted by celebrities, but few of them have worked with such care as yours.How did you come to create Honest Company?
When I was pregnant and did a lot of things around the house, I noticed that all products containing chemicals for cleaning.I tried to find something harmless, but faced with the fact that many companies advertise their products as safe, and in fact they have only eco-friendly packaging, but inside the same poison that everywhere.At such a moment I could not help asking myself: "What touches my child?" So I had to create the company.Everything that we do - high-quality, secure, and beautifully decorated, so people are drawn to us.
It was hard to pick a business?
To start, it took me three and a half years.There was a lot of trial and error.I hung up the preparatory phase and could not reach the finish line.I cried with fear and frustration many, many times.
Husband advise you not to take it personally?
First, he said: "You just extremist!" But it so happened that I have the best husband in the world.I asked him: "Maybe I do not get?Maybe I should give up everything? "And he replied:" If it is destined, therefore, necessarily succeed, but if not, then at least you'll know that I did everything possible and is fully lined.Try once more".
What about your "working man"?Who is he?
Actually, I have three of them!(Laughter.) They'd rather work the brothers, and I'm a little annoying sister always shouted something unintelligible.But we are bound for life.
back to your present husband, you immediately realize that the cache - the same one?
No.When I met him, I just felt at once that he is now always present in my life.It was strange, he immediately became me as a mother.Everything was so easy.I myself with anybody so did not lead.Normally, I am very much to themselves niggles watched manners, frightened every time the plug suddenly creaked on a plate for dinner on a date.With him was nothing like that.We immediately understood each other.We're soul mates.Is it true that you were friends for a while before you started dating?Very, very briefly.Although we love this way to represent this story (laughs).
courtship still important to you?
I like the broad gestures from time to time.But more important to me sensitivity and respect.Romance in our relationship now looks quite like they used to.Over the weekend, the Cache can say, "You want to go with a friend to do a manicure?Haven asleep, and I play with Honor.I know you worked hard and deserved a little time for myself. "This is, in my opinion, romantic.So he tells me that I'm valuable that I'm more than just the mother of his children or wife, with whom he goes to social events.
You and Cash, as well as your parents, different origins.How did that affect your relationship?
moved into a new house, we have collected hundreds of pictures of our mothers and fathers, grandparents, sisters and brothers, aunts and uncles.And then they draped the wall in the hall from floor to ceiling.Our daughter always remember who they are and where.
What you had no idea until I became a mother?
Before I had children, I devoted a lot of time ensuring that control the space around: things have always been in place.Now I like a mess.No matter how many signs the baskets with toys and children, decided to draw and play, you will not be reminded of the upcoming harvest.
What do you like my mother is very good at it, and what does not work at all?
I love and know how to play and invent new, I try to be turned into a collaborative process, from dressing and finishing cooking.But sometimes this is my versatility brings to the total chaos: sudden tub full or I forgot to give her daughter some the most necessary thing in the day for the school.
designers What attracted your attention lately?
I'm just obsessed with Narciso Rodriguez.I also really liked the teamwork Opening Ceremony and Maison Martin Margiela.I have their black boots with something attached sock that stretches and turns them into high boots.I like Oak and Cheap Monday.They take the classics and make something cool, for example, a white T-shirt on the back complete the cut in the form of a keyhole.
What would you never wore, as if it may be fashionable?
Never say "never", but I think I will never walk in tiny shorts.And I do not like big shoulders, but I am impressed by the strong silhouette of Isabel Marant.
What every woman has the full right to be ruined?
to tailor.Whether you buy a thing in the H & amp; M, Topshop, Target, Forever 21, or in expensive boutiques.If something is not sitting, this thing is, you have only half.If you give your clothes tailor it exactly will look like a million.
How much time do you devote to training and physical fitness?
Not at all.Never.I can do nothing for years.Then work over a week, and again do nothing for months.It's nice to live in a clear rhythm and take care of yourself, but I have this is not enough, if I should not put himself in order for the role.Although the competitive spirit is alien to me, the mood can participate in "races" on a stationary bike Flywheel.
Who are your friends?Have you ever traveled with them on vacation?
One of my closest friends is engaged in non-commercial projects, and the other wrote the curriculum for the major online university.Another friend - writer.There is a specialist in aesthetics, yoga teacher, a few housewives and one is currently looking for its way.We are different.I would like to arrange a vacation, bachelorette party, but the biggest thing is I can not afford - to grab any of them, and drove off at Fashion Week.And then one day, or at most two.
You once said you would not let your children to start an acting career until after college.Why did you take this decision?
If it turns out that my kids interested in the actor's craft, I ask them to begin to write and play a couple of plays.Learn before you start to make a living - a real luxury, and miss this opportunity, it will not return.
When your daughter grow up, what do you tell them about human relationships?
Live - see.I would say that every human act is always a reason.Whatever you say, and no matter what you did, the world would react to it.So be careful, especially during the sorrows and joys.The best day of your life will not last forever.But the worst day is used to end.
«Not always and not all have a ready answer or formula.Today I am more than ever to live the moment. "
It Works: create an image of prescription Jessica Alba!
1. emphasis on the waist
«I love silhouettes with a high waist, especially if the skirt with the length below the knee.My favorite dress is such. "
2. Skinny jeans
«I wear all: from the broad" boyfriends "to the very narrow.But there is one rule: Lycra.Without it, I do not flatter jeans.I did not boyish figure. "
3. sandals with straps
«I have beautiful feet and I love open sandals with straps - with them my fingers look good."
Lori Sendell text, photo Dusan Reljin, style Samir Nasri
