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 01 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.” 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.” 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.” 04 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.” wellwithall.com WellWithAll Sleep Support Supplements SHOP NOW Top Product. thelipbar.com The Lip Bar Gloss Up Lip Gloss in “Game Changer” SHOP NOW walmart.com Camille Rose Spiked Honey Mousse SHOP NOW walmart.com Camille Rose Curl Milk SHOP NOW walmart.com The Lip Bar Straight Line Creamy Lip Liner in “Straight Living” SHOP NOW undefinedco.com Undefined Inc R&R Scalp Serum SHOP NOW undefinedco.com Undefined Inc R&R Day Serum SHOP NOW shopsoko.com SOKO Imba Maxi Dangle Earrings SHOP NOW 05 Street Chic Her shopping guilty pleasure?, “I love shopping at H&M!” Courtesy of Dorothy Combs WHERE BLACK CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND CONSCIOUSNESS MEET Sign up for ESSENCE Newsletters to see more of Black Women’s Boundlessness Your email is required. Your email is in invalid format. Subscribe Now By clicking Subscribe Now, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thank you for subscribing to the ESSENCE newsletter. You'll receive a welcome email shortly. Check out our other newsletters and get more of your favorite ESSENCE content delivered to your Inbox each week. Please select at least one option. ESSENCE Daily: The best in Black celeb news, love, style, advice, and issues that matter to you! Beauty-Verse: All things Black beauty. Our editors give you the lowdown on everything you need to maintain your mane and melanin. Living Well: Health, wellness and self-love is a journey. Our editors provide guidance and inspiration to help you live your best life. Wealth Wisdom: A boss woman's guide to succeeding at work, money and career. All-Access: Exclusive offers and special event invitations from ESSENCE and our partners. ESSENCE Festival: Keep up to date on the latest ESSENCE Festival news. Your email is required. Your email is in invalid format. Confirm email is required. Email did not match. Update Subscription By clicking Update Subscription, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Article continues after video. 06 Natural Beauty “I love my naturally curly locks,” says the model on her best feature. Courtesy of Dorothy Combs 07 Close-Up “There is nothing more classic and sexy than the perfect red pout. ” Courtesy of Dorothy Combs TOPICS: Plus-Size Read More Beauty Is Minoxidil Safe For Natural Hair Growth? We Investigate Food & Drinks We Were Among The First To Dine At The Caribbean’s Longest Bar News Federal Judge Drops Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams Lifestyle Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, And Their Kids Have A Ball In Aspe... Shop Inside The 2025 Black Women In Hollywood Gift Bags