It has been almost two weeks since the death of George Floyd and the start of massive protests for racial equality in the United States. I want to begin this post by saying that I am a little scared as a white woman to speak about this for fear that I may say something wrong, so please know that this post

comes from my heart of wanting to use the platform that I have to help bring change for more equality in our country. I know I can no longer let my fear override the need for me to not be silent on this issue and stand in solidarity with the Black community as they have endured much worse fear worse throughout the history of this country.

My heart has been so heavy and so hurt this week listening to the stories of Black people in my life and on social media share their own personal stories of discrimination and injustice in their lives. It is from this place that I wanted to share Black female content creators in my own field. I know maybe this is just a small thing, but I hope by sharing these Black female content creators perhaps you can find some new accounts to follow for inspiration as I have been inspired by these women over the years. This list is not in order of importance nor is it exhaustive…there are so so many more amazing Black female content creators out there, so if I didn’t mention your favorite, please leave me a comment with their handle and/or website so I can check them out as well! PS….the are actually 20 ladies in this post, I gave ya an extra bonus!

1. Color Me Courtney

Who: Courtney Quinn Why I love her: I have been following Courtney for years, and I have always been inspired by her bright, fun, whimsical style. She really is the color queen. If you are looking for extra fun style inspo as well as lots of Disney content, you gotta check her out! Insta: @colormecourtney Website: Colormecourtney.com

2. SimplyCyn

Who: Cynthia Andrew Why I love her: I met Cynthia a couple years ago on a press trip to Milan and have loved keeping up with her colorful adventures ever since. I am always inspired by her outfits but even more by the way she documents her amazing travels. I get wanderlust literally every time I go into her account. Insta: @simplycyn. Website: Simplycyn.com

3. The Beauty Beau

Who: Candace Hampton. Why I love her: Candace is probably one of my oldest blogger friends and I have always enjoyed her fun take on trends. She always has a cool edge to her style and is not afraid to take risks or say exactly what is on her mind! She’s also got a great beauty channel on Youtube where she shares her creative makeup looks. I am always inspired to try new things and break out of my neutrals rut after watching one of her tutorials. Insta: @thebeautybeau Website: Thebeautybeau.com. Youtube: The Beauty Beau

4. Style Pantry

Who: Folake Kuye Huntoon. . Why I love her: I have been following Folake probably the longest not only of the black female content creators I am sharing here, but the longest of any female content creators, period. Around 10 years ago when the blogging industry started to take off, she was one of the my first favorites. I have always loved her versatile style that is always presented in a straightforward way. Plus, she is 43, which I love because it just goes to show that you can still have fun with trends and color no matter what your age! Insta: @stylepantry Website: stylepantry.com

5. Freddie Harrel

Who: Freddie Harrel Why I love her: Freddie is someone who I have discovered recently, but I fell in love with her bold sense of style. Beyond just her awesome outfits though, Freddie hosts confidence workshops through SHE Unleashed and is a huge advocate for women’s empowerment. She also started a line of premium afro hair extensions called Big Hair No Care as well as RadSwan, a conscious beauty brand built with, and for the Global African Diaspora that is launching summer 2020! Insta: @freddieharrel. Website: freddieharrel.com

6. Kinya Claiborne

Who: Kinya Claiborne. Why I love her: Kinya is another friend of mine and such an inspiration to me. She founded her own online magazine, Style and Society, and shares incredible fashion, beauty, travel and lifestyle inspo as well as fun entertainment news. It really is a one stop shop and if you are looking for some fresh content to consume while in quarantine, you gotta check her out! Insta: @kinyaclaiborne. Website: styleandsociety.com

7. Gabi Fresh

Who: Gabi Fresh Why I love her: Gabi’s account has plenty of fashion inspo but also plenty of posts about mental health and body positivity which I think is so needed in the fashion space. She also started a swim brand that I love called Swimsuits for All that is super inclusive and so so cute! Insta: @gabifresh Website: Swimsuitsforall.com

8. Taye Hansberry

Who: Taye Hansberry. Why I love her: Taye is an LA girl like myself and I absolutely love her style…her looks are always just so cool and a tad androgynous. She also does awesome beauty tutorials on her IGTV that are easy to follow and always creative. I’m lowkey obsessed with the look above and am currently in my closet trying to see if I have the pieces to do something similar. Insta: @tayehansberry. Website: bytaye.com

10. Candice Nikeia

Who: Candice Nikeia Why I love her: Admittedly, Candice is another one of these awesome ladies I am lucky enough to call a friend. She is a fellow LA blogger and I always look forward to bumping into her at events around time (back in the before times when it was possible) because she has such an amazing light and energy about her that just emanates from within. In recent months, she has really started transforming her corner of the internet into a place of positivity. Not only does she serve awesome looks but alongside her style, a daily affirmation to inspire you to reach higher to be the best version of yourself. We could all use this positivity these days and her posts are such a breath of fresh air. Insta: @candicenikeia Website: http://www.candicenikeia.com/

11. Sequins and Sales

Who: Amanda Johnson. Why I love her: If you love my blog, then you will love Amanda’s blog because she also shares all kinds of awesome affordable fashion and lifestyle finds mixed in with some great informational blogs on blogging, social media, and more. I love her outfits, they are always so stylish and great for everyday. Insta: @sequinsandsales. Website: https://sequinsandsales.com/

12. Monroe Steele

Who: Monroe Steele Why I love her: Monroe has an incredible sense of style and I love just living vicariously through her gorgeous designer looks, but she also does some great affordable fashion looks too! The way she puts her ensembles together is so creative and her blog and youtube channel are a wealth of styling inspo and entertaining vlogs that take you behind the scenes in her day to day life. She’s also got some great courses available for purchase on her blog if you are looking to break into the blogging world yourself, check them out! Insta: @monroesteele. Website: http://fashionsteelenyc.com/. Youtube: FashionSteeleNYC

13. Mossonyi

Who: Onyi Moss Why I love her: Ok, I only discovered Onyi today while scrolling through IG BUT when I did, I literally died. Her entire aesthetic and style just speaks to me so much…so classic, feminine, and also unique with a sort of vintage vibe. I don’t think I’ve ever fallen so hard for an instagram account. Her home is literally decorated how mine would be if my husband would allow it. She also has an amazing youtube channel where she shares the most gorgeous travel videos, they are truly cinematic! Insta: @Mossonyi. Youtube: Mossonyi

14. Specs and Blazers

Who: NIKÉ OJEKUNLE. Why I love her: Nike is another of these awesome influencers whom I know and love IRL, and she is always so fabulous! I love her classic sense of style. On top of that, she shares the best skincare tips, I have learned so much from her in terms of different products and ingredients and what they can do for your skin. Insta: @specsandblazers. Website: https://www.specsandblazers.com/

15. iambeauticurve

Who: Rochelle Johnson. Why I love her: Rochelle has such chic and fun style…I mean look at the above where she styled cutoff denim shorts….such a fun and fresh take on a piece that everyone wears! I love her chic style. She also shares her motherhood journey and curvy styling tips as well as her travels. Insta: @iambeauticurve Website: http://beauticurve.com/

16. Tosha Eason

Who: Tosha Eason. Why I love her: Toshas feed is so editorial….she is also one of the ladies on this list that I discovered today but I’m a fan. I love love love how chic her feed is. Tosha has worked as a creative director for online fashion boutiques and an editor for a for an online fashion magazine. In other words, she has major fashion chops. If you like your fashion more neutral with a side of statement, Tosha is your girl. Insta: @tosha_eason. Website: https://www.toshaeason.com/

17. Style Weekender

Who: Keyma Oliver Why I love her: Keyma is another friend of mine and I have always admired her sense of style. She puts together looks that are classic and chic but also shares tons of beautiful travel inspo, as well as beauty tips and interior decor. Keyma is originally from Jamaica, so her content is infused with her infectious island girl personality which I love. She’s also a new mom, so if you are looking for some occasional mommy/bebe content, she’s got that too! Insta: @styleweekender Website: http://www.styleweekender.com/

18. Jackie Aina

Who: Jackie Aina Why I love her: Jackie Jackie Jackie Jackie Jackie Jackie Jackie Jackie..anyone else? If you’ve ever watched one of her videos, you know what I mean ;). The last couple creators are going to be some black female content creators on youtube. Jackie Aina has been one of my all time fav beauty gurus there because she always teaches me something new about makeup application, but she also keeps it so real. I don’t know what I love more, her beauty videos or her chatty videos. Luckily for me, they’re usually combined. Also…have you checked out her ABH palette?! Insta: @jackieaina Youtube: Jackie Aina

19. Patricia Bright

Who: Patricia Bright Why I love her: Patricia is another youtuber I’ve loved a long time but she shares fashion inspo and shopping hauls, two things that are my favorite thing to watch on youtube. One reason why I love Patricia is how her personality just shines through. I love her reactions in her hauls because she is just so much herself, if that makes sense? She literally does not mince words and will let you know exactly what pieces in her order were spot on and which ones were not and I value that kind of honesty, especially when it comes to Zara hauls! Insta: @thepatriciabright Youtube: Patricia Bright

20. Nyane

Who: Nyane Lebajoa Why I love her: I’m sorry, are you seeing these makeup skills?! Nyane has such amazing inspo for makeup and hair on her instagram and youtube channel, as she should, because she also started her own wig line. I’ve definitely been eyeing her whole line because I love a good wig…lets you change up your look with essentially no commitment! Insta: @nyane Youtube: Nyane Lebajoa

That about does it for this round up….did I miss a blogger you love? If so, please comment below so I can check their page out and find someone new to follow! Thank you so much for reading, I appreciate you taking the time to check out my little corner of the internet!