Alessandra Ambrosio models a swimsuit during her beach vacation in Mexico

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

The 41-year-old cover girl was seen strolling along the resort town’s pristine shoreline while soaking her feet in the cool ocean water. The mother of two of hers made the most of her curves in a one-piece swimsuit from designer Vitali that showed off her chest and hugged her petite waist.

Tulum is a city on the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. It is known for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Mayan port city.

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

A Shore Thing: The 41-year-old cover girl was seen strolling along the resort town's pristine shoreline while soaking her feet in the cool ocean water.

Girl 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 along the resort town’s pristine coastline as she soaked her feet in the cool ocean water.

Very fitting: The mother of two made the most of her curves in a one-piece swimsuit from designer Vitali that showed off her chest and hugged her petite waist

Very fitting: The mother of two made the most of her curves in a one-piece swimsuit from designer Vitali that showed off her chest and hugged her petite waist

The outfit had a pretty floral print that made her look ready for spring even though winter had just started. And the Brazilian bombshell added a straw hat to shield her eyes from the sun.

At one point, the mermaid wrapped a rust-colored scarf around her neck and draped it over her arm as well.

The mermaid looked like she was ready for a photo shoot as she was beautifully made up in ruby ​​red lipstick and her hair was slicked down and loose on her shoulders.

Alessandra also wore dainty gold jewelry with a sparkling necklace and matching anklet that gave her a youthful glow.

She had her cell phone inside a crossbody cell phone bag that was black with a brown leather strap.

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

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

Nice touch: At one point, the mermaid wrapped a rust-colored scarf around her neck and draped it over her arm, too.

Standing on one leg: He was moving around a lot like he was doing light yoga movements.

Nice touch: At one point, the mermaid wrapped a rust-colored scarf around her neck and draped it over her arm, too.

She's never without her phone: She had her cell phone inside a cross-body bag that was black with a tan leather strap.

She’s never without her phone: She had her cell phone inside a cross-body bag that was black with a tan leather strap.

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

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

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

Ambrosio said that she “always has fun” with her outfits.

Super Suit – The suit had a pretty floral print that made her look ready for spring even though winter had just started.

Super Suit – The suit had a pretty floral print that made her look ready for spring even though winter had just started.

A dream day: It looked like the mermaid was ready for a photo shoot as she was beautifully made up in ruby ​​red lipstick and her hair was slicked down and loose to her shoulders.

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

A dream day: It looked like the mermaid was ready for a photo shoot as she was beautifully made up in ruby ​​red lipstick and her hair was slicked down and loose to her shoulders.

Beautifully made up: Alessandra was also wearing dainty gold jewelry with a sparkling necklace and matching anklet giving her a youthful glow.

Beautifully made up: Alessandra was also wearing dainty gold jewelry with a sparkling necklace and matching anklet giving her a youthful glow.

The former Victoria’s Secret Angel believes she has “become more confident” in herself and that 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 appearance.” But I think the change has been internal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

She said: “I love the beach, I love the water, so my favorite look is a sundress, strappy sandals, jeans, a casual top and always my Omega.”

The Dior model cited Old Hollywood stars Brigitte Bardot, Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe as major influences on her 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 adopted a timeless look.

She sure knows how to fire up social media: Here the natural beauty was spotted wearing a scarlet bikini while hitting the beach in Mexico over the weekend.

She sure knows how to fire up social media: Here the natural beauty was spotted wearing a scarlet bikini while hitting 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 like they were trying to be someone they’re not.” But I’m happy they’re going on their own journey. It is the only way.

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

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