I went to private school my whole life. Growing up in Los Angeles, you're surrounded by not just Connecticut privilege but, like,… — Paloma Elsesser Copy Share Image
It's not that that I'm not comfortable being naked, but when you grow up fat, you can't take away the shame or… — Paloma Elsesser Copy Share Image
I had seen images of Crystal Renn and Sophie Dahl growing up, but I didn't really know about the plus-size fashion industry… — Paloma Elsesser Copy Share Image
You don't want to be too hot in the club. And ambience is important - no fog machines. — Paloma Elsesser Copy Share Image
At times, the curve/fat/plus convo tends be this 'out of the dark' story, like, 'I used to be insecure, but now here I am.'… — Paloma Elsesser Copy Share Image
I went to private school my whole life. Growing up in Los Angeles, you're surrounded by not just Connecticut privilege but, like, your-dad's-a-movie-star privilege. — Paloma Elsesser Copy Share Image
When I started Instagram, I kind of just did what I like to do or to show the things I like, whether it be… — Paloma Elsesser Copy Share Image
It's important for people to understand where things come or what they represent. — Paloma Elsesser Copy Share Image
I think I felt pretty alienated, being bigger, being mixed race, being of lower socioeconomic standing. — Paloma Elsesser Copy Share Image
For makeup, I swear by a base of Embryolisse, Nars concealer, that Bobbie Brown foundation stick, Pat's highlighter, a brow fill-in with dark brown… — Paloma Elsesser Copy Share Image
My parents are artists and have always instilled great pride in understanding of various backgrounds. — Paloma Elsesser Copy Share Image
I hope that in 50 years I can look back and say I made my most fervent efforts to provide visibility for the unseen. — Paloma Elsesser Copy Share Image
It's really hard not to fall into that trap of insecurity when you're a model. Beforehand, I never looked at myself in a huge… — Paloma Elsesser Copy Share Image
