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Home • Curvy Women

Curvy Model of The Month: Liris Crosse

The hot model featured in ESSENCE's summer swim issue shares her fashion and beauty secrets, and the key to finding the right swimsuit for your curves.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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In The Swim

“We shot at this beautiful beach house right on the water in Key Largo. I wish I could’ve stayed for a week. I love the water. I also just love when I can work for Essence, period.” shares the model about her recent swim shoot with the magazine.

Curvy Model of The Month: Liris Crosse
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Sexy Stats

Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Ethnicity: Black
Measurements: 38-34-46

Curvy Model of The Month: Liris Crosse
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Pretty Princess

“I love getting dressed-up. Who doesn’t like feeling like a princess?”

Curvy Model of The Month: Liris Crosse
04
Accessorize

Crosse’s style secret: “A great choice of belts to accentuate your waist.”

Curvy Model of The Month: Liris Crosse
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Polished

“Always make sure you have a great pair of Spanx to keep your curves neat,” Crosse suggests.

Curvy Model of The Month: Liris Crosse
06
Curve Confidence

“I’ve been told I have dreamy eyes, full lips and I’m shaped like the number eight!”

Curvy Model of The Month: Liris Crosse
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Curves Ahead!

“The key is finding pieces that gives you the support and coverage you need as a curvy woman,” Crosse tells us is the secret to shopping for swimsuits and undergarments.

Curvy Model of The Month: Liris Crosse
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Black Beauty

“I wash my face with Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser then moisturize with Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF30. At night I use Kiehl’s Eye Alert,” dishes the model on her beauty regimine.

Curvy Model of The Month: Liris Crosse
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Get Into The Groove

How does the model get into the groove on set? “Playing anything Beyonce. She always makes me feel like a sexy, confident diva.”

Curvy Model of The Month: Liris Crosse
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High Drive

“If you look up the word driven in the dictionary, you should see my picture,” Crosse says confidently.

Curvy Model of The Month: Liris Crosse
TOPICS:  Plus-Size