Alba began the evening by signing books for moms, teens and lifelong fans who stood in an hour-long line for the chance to say a few words to the renowned television star. The 32-year-old mother of two engaged with all of her fans, laughed and smiled in photographs as she tirelessly signed every last book with as much enthusiasm as her first.
Before her arrival, Alba shared a photo with her online followers, conveying that her trip to Bethesda would be her final book signing. The author has been traveling the country since her work was released in mid-March.
The Honest Life shares Alba's secrets to a safe, healthy environment for a more natural lifestyle. It is based on expertise she gained through The Honest Company, which she launched in 2012 to trigger her career as a businesswoman.
She describes the company as "a monthly service that delivers customized bundles of non-toxic, eco-friendly, adorable products directly to your front door." Just over a year after its launch, it represents a major achievement that the star said she dreamed about for a long time.
"One of my favorite historical figures is Eleanor Roosevelt and her tenacity has always been an inspiration to me. She said, 'You must do the thing you think you cannot do.' I'm living that," Alba said after the launch of The Honest Company. "People told me I couldn't start a business like this. They told me I couldn't set the bar so high. They told me I couldn't do everything I was proposing to. At first I thought maybe they were right. Not anymore."
And no one doubted her ability to succeed at an event that drew hundreds of spectators Friday night. Redwood Restaurant hosted a VIP party for the young author, during which she continued to diligently sign copies of her book and pose in photographs. The actress then joined the eager crowd to watch The Front Row Fashion Show on Bethesda Lane.
Striking models walked the illuminated runway, wearing casual, sporty, and glamorous clothing from nearby retailers. On May 17, Bethesda Lane transformed itself from a narrow cobblestone street to an extraordinary runway surrounded by a sea of fashionable onlookers -- with Jessica Alba in their midst.
Before her arrival, Alba shared a photo with her online followers, conveying that her trip to Bethesda would be her final book signing. The author has been traveling the country since her work was released in mid-March.
The Honest Life shares Alba's secrets to a safe, healthy environment for a more natural lifestyle. It is based on expertise she gained through The Honest Company, which she launched in 2012 to trigger her career as a businesswoman.
She describes the company as "a monthly service that delivers customized bundles of non-toxic, eco-friendly, adorable products directly to your front door." Just over a year after its launch, it represents a major achievement that the star said she dreamed about for a long time.
"One of my favorite historical figures is Eleanor Roosevelt and her tenacity has always been an inspiration to me. She said, 'You must do the thing you think you cannot do.' I'm living that," Alba said after the launch of The Honest Company. "People told me I couldn't start a business like this. They told me I couldn't set the bar so high. They told me I couldn't do everything I was proposing to. At first I thought maybe they were right. Not anymore."
And no one doubted her ability to succeed at an event that drew hundreds of spectators Friday night. Redwood Restaurant hosted a VIP party for the young author, during which she continued to diligently sign copies of her book and pose in photographs. The actress then joined the eager crowd to watch The Front Row Fashion Show on Bethesda Lane.
Striking models walked the illuminated runway, wearing casual, sporty, and glamorous clothing from nearby retailers. On May 17, Bethesda Lane transformed itself from a narrow cobblestone street to an extraordinary runway surrounded by a sea of fashionable onlookers -- with Jessica Alba in their midst.
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