The beauties of Austin, TX, prove that everyone's stellar in the Lone Star State.
Melanie Grizzel
What I Love About Me
Hannah Milford, 26
"I pierced my belly button when I was 16 and promised my mom I wouldn't pierce anything else. She's since passed, but I've kept my word."
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Melanie Grizzel
What I Love About Me
Chasaty Speer, 19
"My eyes look just like my mom's and change color based on the weather—even in sunny Austin!"
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Melanie Grizzel
What I Love About Me
Shonda Bennett, 23
"I've always admired Edie Sedgwick's leggy style, and because of my 5'9" frame, I can rock the short shorts, too."
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Melanie Grizzel
What I Love About Me
Nikki Boudreaux, 26
"I got my skinny, toned arms from my dad, but I'm still all woman!"
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Melanie Grizzel
What I Love About Me
Chelsie Thurmond, 19
"I used to have a love-hate relationship with my nose. But now, thanks to some makeup tricks, it's begun to edge more toward love."
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Melanie Grizzel
What I Love About Me
Whitney Barham, 24
"At 5 feet, I'm by far the shortest of my Amazonian friends, but my outgoing personality helps me stand out."
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Melanie Grizzel
What I Love About Me
Yuki Chikudate, 30
"Growing up, I hated having small eyes. I'm in a band now and love to play them up with bright makeup when we perform."
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Melanie Grizzel
What I Love About Me
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Melanie Grizzel
What I Love About Me
Christina Trejo, 26
"My welcoming smile allows me to meet all types of cool, creative people."
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Melanie Grizzel
What I Love About Me
Meghan Giles, 20
"Whenever I go through some significant life change, I color my hair. This red was inspired by my recent decision to become a writer."
