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Home • Curvy Women

Curvy Model of The Month: Ariel Brownridge

This curly locks, red lip-loving 21-year-old model shares advice to plus-size beauties breaking into the industry, "just go for it...and keep trying even when you get rejected."
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Get Into The Groove

“I get into the zone while shooting by listening to music, having great conversations with everyone on set, and overall just having fun.”

Curvy Model of The Month: Ariel Brownridge
02
Grounded

“No matter how far I go or the successes modeling will bring, I will always know where I came from and who helped me get there.”

Curvy Model of The Month: Ariel Brownridge
Courtesy of Dorothy Combs
03
Beauty Secrets

“My beauty routine starts off with a freshly cleansed and moisturized face using Philosophy’s Purity and Hope in a Jar.”

Curvy Model of The Month: Ariel Brownridge
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Black Card

“My best tip to flatter my curves is wearing black! I think it’s pretty safe to say that black is super flattering on any body type.”

Curvy Model of The Month: Ariel Brownridge
05
Street Chic

Her shopping guilty pleasure?, “I love shopping at H&M!”

Curvy Model of The Month: Ariel Brownridge
Courtesy of Dorothy Combs
06
Natural Beauty

“I love my naturally curly locks,” says the model on her best feature.

Curvy Model of The Month: Ariel Brownridge
Courtesy of Dorothy Combs
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Close-Up

“There is nothing more classic and sexy than the perfect red pout.
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Curvy Model of The Month: Ariel Brownridge
Courtesy of Dorothy Combs
TOPICS:  Plus-Size