Kids used to tease me and call me 'fille des etoiles,' which translates to 'daughter of the stars.' — Khoudia Diop Children Copy Share Image
There are so many types of beauty that all deserve to be celebrated. — Khoudia Diop Beauty Copy Share Image
Being teased and losing my self value eventually ended up inspiring me to be a better version of myself. — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
I was bullied a lot, being a kid, so I feel like I'm standing out because I realize who I really am. — Khoudia Diop Being Copy Share Image
I don't know why. I'm fascinated with stars and space. I just love them. — Khoudia Diop Astronomy Copy Share Image
I've learned to ignore the negative people and just be a living example of confidence and self-love. — Khoudia Diop Confidence Copy Share Image
Make Up For Ever has foundation options that work for me - and everyone. — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
Having support from family, friends - and now fans - definitely helps to affirm that I am worthy, loved, and beautiful. I… — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
I wanted to bleach my skin so bad, but my sister always discouraged me. She'd say, 'This is a bad thing. Don't… — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
I grew up in Senegal, where more than 50 percent of the women bleach their skin, and skin bleaching is a huge… — Khoudia Diop Bleaching Copy Share Image
To this day, the first thing that I do every morning is look in the mirror. I'll tell myself, 'Look at your… — Khoudia Diop Day Copy Share Image
I hear a lot from women in Africa. And not just from dark-skinned women but from all women struggling because of insecurity.… — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
I would get so angry whenever I'd notice people looking at me weirdly. They'd even stop me on the street and ask… — Khoudia Diop Angry Copy Share Image
I was born in Senegal in 1996. My mom moved to New York when I was two years old, so I was… — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
I wanted to express myself using visuals and also celebrate the beauty of black women, travel, and have amazing opportunities. I also… — Khoudia Diop Amazing Copy Share Image
I was mostly bullied by my classmates. People would come up to me and say, 'You're so dark.' I'd always fight back… — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
Even though I was very young, it was traumatizing seeing someone try weird things on their skin all for the sake of… — Khoudia Diop Help Copy Share Image
When I was in high school in Paris, some photographers wanted my photos and asked if I was interested in modeling. I… — Khoudia Diop Education Copy Share Image
My very first account was @BlackBarbie, which is what my friends called me growing up. Then I thought, 'You can either call… — Khoudia Diop Dark skinned Copy Share Image
My mom was the only one who didn't bleach her skin. She was the one who kept her natural complexion. So yes,… — Khoudia Diop Beautiful Copy Share Image
There were times I wouldn't leave my room for weeks and sometimes missed school because I hated how people would look at… — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
In my family, only my brother has a similar skin color. But in Senegal, the color is common. — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
Personally, it was always very difficult to find complexion products that match my shade. — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
When I was younger, I didn't have any inspiration to like the skin I was in. — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
While in Paris, I got into modeling - photographers would literally stop me on the street. — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
The message I have for my sisters is that how you look doesn't matter as long as you feel beautiful inside. — Khoudia Diop Beautiful Copy Share Image
It makes me proud to help girls realize that they don't have to change who they are. — Khoudia Diop Change Copy Share Image
