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Home • Curvy Women

Curvy Model of The Month: Philomena Kwao

The Brit beauty on her ESSENCE feature and how Lupita's win has affected her.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Cocoa Complexion

“My beauty routine is very simple. Lots of water and raw Shea butter,” shared Kwao.

Curvy Model of The Month: Philomena Kwao
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02
Shape-Up

“I have to say I love my body shape,” Kwao says confidently.

Curvy Model of The Month: Philomena Kwao
Courtesy of JAG
03
Body Beautiful

“I like to channel my inner Beyonce and put on my freakum dress.”

Curvy Model of The Month: Philomena Kwao
Courtesy of JAG
04
Close-Up Ready

“I also try to do at least 30 minutes of cardio everyday in the gym.”

Curvy Model of The Month: Philomena Kwao
Courtesy of JAG
05
Body Conscious

“I’m in love with pencil skirts, body-con dresses and bodysuits.”

Curvy Model of The Month: Philomena Kwao
Courtesy of JAG
06
Move & Shake

“I get into the zone while shooting by listening to west and south African music. The beat just makes you want to get up and move and it gives so much energy,” the model tells us.

Curvy Model of The Month: Philomena Kwao
Courtesy of JAG
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Skin Deep

“If you can find beauty in everything, you can allow that to change your mindset and you radiate all the beauty you’ve absorbed.”

Curvy Model of The Month: Philomena Kwao
Courtesy of JAG
TOPICS:  Plus-Size