Washington, Oct 8 "Real Housewives of Orange County" star Gretchen Rossi has revealed why she has so far avoided getting breast implants.

Rossi is still struggling to remain natural, but keeping in mind that she is opting not to undergo surgery in honour of her responsibility as a role model, helps.

"It is hard to stay strong and not go under the knife because I am surrounded by it," Fox News quoted her as saying at the recent "UNITE Unveiled: Gen Art's Fresh Faces in Fashion" bash in West Hollywood.

"But ultimately I feel I have made the right choice for me and I can only hope it sets an example to young girls that you don't have to have plastic surgery to feel beautiful and confident. Love you Kate Hudson!" she added.

Rossi feels so passionate about her silicone-free ways that she has just started "The Gretchen Project" aimed at "finding alternative ways to maintain everlasting beauty without having to go under the knife". (ANI)