This bombshell is more than just a pretty face. She knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to say it or get it. VH1’s Tough Love Miami Star Leilani Dowding blew us away this season. I enjoyed hearing her sexy British accent, looking at her fabulous dresses and her great debates with Master Matchmaker Steve Ward. I had the chance to catch up with Leilana after the reunion aired to get her point of view about the show, her clothing line and her love life!

ChristieOhh: What was it like being so open about your love life and going through boot camp?

Leilani: I am very open person! I’ve always had my relationships in tabloids and media. It wasn’t a problem for me to discuss things on TV at all. There were certain things that I was a little pissed with Steve about when I first came on the show. When I stated, “I want a successful guy, meaning he’s good at his profession or whatever he’s doing; not just making money.” Like if they’re a doctor they are doing things really well for their patients. Or if you’re a teacher, your kids are learning really well. It doesn’t mean you have a whole lot of money that doesn’t define success to me. There are a lot of people who have money that may have done something illegal or unethical to get it, doesn’t make them successful. There’s a difference to me. When I asked my American friends, why was that such as issue, they informed me that here-success is determined a lot by what you make a year. I want someone with a sense of humor, character, not just a big house or a fancy car. I was a little upset with Steve at first but it all makes sense now.

ChristieOhh: Now that you have went through boot camp, what advice do you have for us ladies who are dating and may not be having the best of luck with it?

Leilani: I always had a vision board. It’s a great way to create what you want in family, love and career. Be specific about what you want. Go through every characteristic. Say you want a reliable guy or an honest guy. I learned from Avonte about respecting yourself more. I love Avonte, she would call a lot of people out but she is very honest and would be the first to respect what you had to say about her. Brigette was so forward but I think when you date someone you should know what you want that from them, instead of just wanting a marriage and kids. You have to get to know a person and see if that person is right for you. The balance has to be there!

ChristieOhh: The dresses you wore on the show were amazing! You have a clothing line, tell us all about the line?

Leilani: I’ve always made my own dresses, even before the show. I like my dresses to look a certain way so I decided to design and make my own clothes. The line kind of happened by accident, I would only have one of course because I designed solely for myself, but people started to ask me if I could make them dresses just like the ones they seen me in and it went from there. The dress I wore on the reunion show was from my line. A lot of dresses worn on the show were from my clothing line. Country Singer, LeAnn Rimes sent me tweets about wearing my line! So, it’s very exciting to see how it’s going.

ChristieOhh: What about the sexy bikini’s we’ve been seeing you in?

Leilani: I am doing a small bikini line. I wanted to do something for smaller framed girls, I am small chested and just wanted a bikini line that tailored to girls like me. You always see very busty girls in swimsuit ads and on TV, this line will give us smaller girls sexy bikinis we can wear and love.

ChristieOhh: How are you and George doing?

Leilana: George and I are still seeing each other. It is becoming a bit of a nightmare though because he wants me to move to Miami and I just can’t with the clothing line taking off and business in LA. I know long distance relationship can work out but it is hard to have a long distance relationship for us. We were super close in the summer and things were really great for us. However, being out LA, and having the clothing line I just can’t make a move to Miami.

When Steve’s mom, JoAnn said something about us arguing about the little things and if something big was to occur, how would we handle it. I’m like what are big things? Coming to cheating that something big or death in a family, you can get pushed together through something big or it a can be something you can move you a part. Like going to jail for 10 years, I’m out (lol), that’s something big and I’m not waiting for someone for 10 years. But there are things that we would not even take the time to entertain.

ChristieOhh: What is your favorite clothing line, shoe and bag?

Leilani: Honestly, I don’t spend a lot of money on things. You can’t wear it often, so when I do spend a lot I purchase classic pieces. My favorite designer is Roberto Cavalli; shoes-Jimmy Choo; bag-Fendi Spy Bag

ChristieOhh: Did the show ultimately help you with dating?

Leilani: Yes! I know if George and I were to ever split up, I would know how to date better in America. I would have to recap what I’ve learned but I learned a lot about dating and myself.

Did you know this about Leilani?

I don’t eat meat. I’m much like a vegetarian. If, I do eat meat I say a little prayer for the animal that died.
I am a big anti-fur person.
I have 3 dogs
I was crowned Miss Great Britain in 1998 and Simon Cowell was one of the judges.
I wanted to be a vet when I was a little girl but can’t stand the sight of blood.

Follow Leilani @leilanidowding and checkout her to die for clothing line (at) http://www.leiunacollection.com