Kids used to tease me and call me 'fille des etoiles,' which translates to 'daughter of the stars.' — Khoudia Diop Children 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
Make Up For Ever has foundation options that work for me - and everyone. — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
People have made comments, calling me names like 'midnight' or 'mother of stars.' At first I confronted the bullies, but eventually I… — Khoudia Diop Bullies Copy Share Image
I was in Italy on vacation, and I saw my reflection in a mirror. I saw how unique my skin was and… — Khoudia Diop Falling in love Copy Share Image
Where I grew up, we had light-skinned models but not dark. Every time I would talk about being a model with my… — Khoudia Diop Dark 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 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
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
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 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 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 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
