Lily Lilac by Cassandra Keyes

“Some words I live by? ‘Never dull your shine for somebody else,’” shares Lily Lilac, quoting Tyra Banks. Returning to Playboy for her second pictorial, Lily shines for our cameras on the set of a tropical backyard with the photographer, Cassandra Keyes. “What makes me, ‘me?’ I am pretty chill. I love cracking jokes and try not to take everything so seriously,” she says. Originally from LA, Lily is still based in her hometown and plans to stay for a while. “It’s one of the best places to live, in my opinion,” she smiles. “What I love most about my hometown is the great opportunities you can have, cool people you can meet, and the variety of things to do!” For Lily, who works as a model and artist, L.A. truly is the perfect fit. For her, feeling strong is all about being true to herself. “Female empowerment to me means having control and doing whatever you want,” shares Lily. “I usually feel empowered when I don’t care what other people think, and I make my own decisions.” Eager to see more? Check out Lily's first pictorial, too.