If you call me 'fat,' it doesn't bother me because I just don't care. — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
If a brand wants a specific girl, they want a specific girl, wherever you are. — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
I want to use my voice to better health care for pregnant women. — Philomena Kwao Care Copy Share Image
I think that we need to allow words to be words. If my self-esteem and my self-worth linger on words that are… — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
I grew up in the U.K. and now reside in the United States, and my family is from Ghana. — Philomena Kwao Family Copy Share Image
My mother was born in Ghana, but she moved to the U.K. when my sisters and I were born. — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
It isn't hard to see how the lack of representation affects the self esteem of many women world wide. — Philomena Kwao Feminism Copy Share Image
Health management is my passion, and I hope to further my career in that area in the future. — Philomena Kwao Career Copy Share Image
I've inherited so much culture, beauty, and love, and I'm the perfect mix of Philomena. — Philomena Kwao Beauty Copy Share Image
Fat is fat. This goes back to the word 'plus.' We describe things. We are humans, and we need to describe things. — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
It's refreshing to see plus women being treated as part of the fashion community as a whole and not just a separate… — Philomena Kwao Community Copy Share Image
Women of all ethnicities, complexions, and sizes want to be able to wear makeup and nice clothes. No one wants to go… — Philomena Kwao Clothes Copy Share Image
When I finally discovered the 'Sports Illustrated' swimsuit issue, I browsed through archives and saw a picture of an incredibly stunning model,… — Philomena Kwao Archives Copy Share Image
Because of social media, it's bridged the gap between the advertisers and fashion and allowed people to find their group. It really… — Philomena Kwao Fashion Copy Share Image
One misconception I think is wrong is that being a larger size means, somehow, that you're neglecting your body, or you don't… — Philomena Kwao Body Copy Share Image
I try not to assign labels to myself. Sometimes I shop in the plus section, and sometimes I don't. I feel we… — Philomena Kwao Labels Copy Share Image
When I started, there was only one other girl that I could name that was even close to my shade. I didn't… — Philomena Kwao Beauty Copy Share Image
I've been lucky enough to do a few editorials in the U.K., but I've never even been on a casting for mainstream… — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
My goal is always to help other women with programs that help them live better lives, especially is areas where health care… — Philomena Kwao Goals Copy Share Image
You cannot determine someone's health by the BMI alone. There are many factors that contribute to the health on an individual. If… — Philomena Kwao Alone Copy Share Image
Before I went to boarding school, I had never read a fashion magazine. I grew up on a council estate in London,… — Philomena Kwao Fashion Copy Share Image
Fast fashion, whilst having increased the accessibility of stylish clothes for millions, has unfortunately resulted in many horrific practises, such as child… — Philomena Kwao Around the world Copy Share Image
My hair is extremely dry and fragile, so moisture is key. I love black castor oil, shea butter, and lots of water. — Philomena Kwao Fragile Copy Share Image
Torrid has given me an amazing opportunity. I can reach out to different girls and help them realize that they are beautiful,… — Philomena Kwao Amazing Copy Share Image
I think that the plus-size industry has been great with size diversity, but it hasn't really been great for skin tone diversity. — Philomena Kwao Diversity Copy Share Image
It's refreshing when plus-size styling is exciting and pushes boundaries rather than safe and boring. — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
Celebrate the things that make you individual and unique, and realize that there's no one in this world that looks like you. — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
For me, diverse beauty is an affirmation of every single person in his or her own skin. — Philomena Kwao Affirmation Copy Share Image
As a woman of color and curve model, I never imagined when I started modeling that I would be featured in the… — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
I have to congratulate L'Oreal on its True Match foundation range. It's my go-to foundation, and I absolutely love it. — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
The curvy community has really given me a voice because people want to see someone who looks like they do. They want… — Philomena Kwao Beauty Copy Share Image
Put on your bikini, put on whatever you want to wear, and don't worry about what other people are saying. — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
New York City is one of the best cities in the world for walking: it's virtually impossible to get lost. — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
You can't say you're inclusive when you only have one plus-size, hourglass white model. — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
For me, less is more. I don't often wear makeup, but when I do, a little concealer and some powder go a… — Philomena Kwao Less is more Copy Share Image
The brands that choose to use me, my agency and social media have given me a face and a voice. — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
Women I've met in different countries have told me that seeing my face in magazines gives them the courage to love themselves. — Philomena Kwao Courage Copy Share Image
