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Plug in to the Outlet

I have found some of my most exhilarating moments of self-expression and self-knowledge while writing songs and singing. That's my favorite creative outlet. I've always known that music is my thing but I was a little shy about doing something that is so public. You can't practice singing without anyone hearing you! And living in an NYC apartment you KNOW the next-door neighbor is enjoying the listening session! But I got over it and now, to some degree, music keeps me sane. There's no way to know exactly what the perfect outlet is for you to express yourself unless you try a whole bunch of things. Eventually something will click. Maybe you're the next Annie Liebowitz or Sarah Silverman? Who knows? You won't until you try, fail, try again, and finally hit on what makes you feel most like YOU. If it feels good, go with it!

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Moroccan Oil Curl Cream

 During the summer I love to embrace my natural wavy hair. Why torture myself in the heat by pointing a blazing hot dryer at myself? I add Moroccan Oil Curl cream to my hair when it’s wet to add definition, tone down frizz and add shine. It's the best way to get that beach wavy hair and still be able to run my fingers through it!

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REBELLE BYTES TV: Danielle van Grondelle

Lizze Miller's interview with plus size model Danielle van Grondelle

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CALIFORNIA GIRL

This Beach Bum loves her fun in the sun, but I also know that too much of anything is usually not good.  But I’m a Cali girl and will probably never get the idea that sexy beauty includes a tan out of my head, but how can you blame me?  It’s where I’m from! I’ve learned that it’s ALL about balance; some sun does give you that healthy glow and is even good for your body as it gives you much-needed vitamin D. But on the other hand, you don’t want to turn into a “Tanorexic” and overdo it, your skin will NOT be very happy with you! And burns= sun damage! So how does a California girl living in New York keep her California glow and stay healthy at the same time?  I love using JERGENS NATURAL GLOW LOTION almost every day.  It is definitely a staple in my life.  I get that golden glow I’m looking for without worrying about skin damage.

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HOW WILL I KNOW?

Whitney Houston sang about wondering how she’d know if a guy really loved her. I think I’m a little behind the curve. I’m not sure if a guy is really DATING me! Everyone is so into going out in groups (less pressure I guess?),and if it’s one on one guys ask if I’d like to “hang out”, it’s impossible to tell if I’m on a date and a guy is into me until the date is over and he lunges in for a kiss. Or the “Non-date Date” I don’t want to assume if a guy asks to “hang out” that he’s asking me out on a date (this goes back to the whole guys and girls just being friends thing). But at the same time don’t want to be caught off guard. What constitutes a “date” and how do you know when you’re on one? Enough already, dudes-get some game! There’s so much confusing stuff to figure out in this world (how the elections will turn out, if North Korea is really a threat, if Ben&Jerry’s will ever bring back “mission to marzipan”) it would be AWESOME if you could give us girls a break and just say “would you like to go on a date?”. I guarantee your success rate with the ladies will skyrocket. Am I right? Or… is this just me?!   

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THE INTRODUCTION

For those of you that know me, and those that don’t, I am a model in the plus size industry. I am currently on a mission to find others like me with strong minds and big hearts, interested in bringing about a new beauty revolution. The greatest way to influence change is to do something about it. All the lessons I’ve learned through friends, romantic relationships and co-workers are my fuel to inspire a new conversation. The lessons we learn in life will either make or break you… and they broke me for a bit… but now I’m turning it around.