Featured in Vogue 🖤
What we’re building is a live archive. The documentation is happening in real time, while the people shaping beauty culture are still in motion. Not after the fact. Not once the credit is safely diluted.
Beauty Vanguard is direction. It is impact plus authorship. From creators like Golloria George to image-makers like Toyin Ojih Odutola, and the founders, editors, artists, and cultural forces in between, this is the record being written with intention.
Thank you Kiana Murden - @maashont for seeing the work clearly and amplifying the people who move the industry forward. And congratulations to our inaugural Beauty Vanguard 50.
Vogue: The Black Beauty Club Honored Its Beauty Vanguard 50 with an Awards Dinner at WSA (March 2, 2026)
January was long but I stayed true to my mission. more moments with my people. more enjoyment of the journey.
1. hosted a nyc supper club with friends
2. asked Michael Ealy what his favorite cereal was
3 + 4. teamed up with my baby sis @aishahannah to throw my mom a dreamy 65th birthday party - thank you @chuckmarcus for capturing !!
5. is this too much cream cheese?!? a debate.
6. how have I not been blonde my whole life?
7. Wore my grandmothers fur to Sundance, iconic
8. My Sundance bbys!!
9. late night nyc adventures & cheeseburgers with @aylugo
10.Celebrated my brother Michael’s MOVIE premiere, an icon
11. @theccnyc team offsite featuring @_kaymiranda and @chandlerccarter !!
12. hosted a tea party girls night for @chianaj & @sabrinamariet
13. took myself on a lil date
a whole DINNER?.. and everybody BLACK?? 🥹💌 @paulaschoice thank you for helping me bring this vision to life & cultivating a space where black creatives can just EXIST.
Introducing the 2026 #SephoraSquad 💄
@Sephora just announced this year’s Sephora Squad and DBA talent @JazTurner16 , @TheMaliaElaine , and @SimiMoonlight have made it, joining this incredible community of beauty lovers and creatives constantly breaking barriers and paving the way in the industry!
Stay tuned for more with @JazTurner16 , @TheMaliaElaine , and @SimiMoonlight .
Best Dressed Black Creatives 📸
This week, Black creatives stepped beyond the basics, embracing experimental silhouettes and statement pieces that turned cold-weather dressing into a moment. From bold, spotlight-stealing boots to unexpected textures and layers, each look brought personality and intention to the forefront.
Unconventional design, striking jewelry, and thoughtful styling came together to create unforgettable fashion moments, proving that ingenuity and innovation remain at the heart of personal style.
’Tis the season for winter fashion! 🔗 in bio for more.
@SimiMoonlight is a 🌟
Last week, the fashion creator hosted a conversation on fashion inclusivity for @Pinterest alongside @TessHolliday . Simi touched on the importance of the matter and how the social platform’s latest size-inclusive search feature is a step in the right direction towards more inclusivity in the tech and social media space.
Read the @Essence feature at @SimiMoonlight ’s #linkinbio 📲
NEW SERIES ALERT! 🚨 We’re sitting down with members of the Creative Class to highlight their triumphs, challenges, and what drives them forward. Tune into Creative Class: In Session, presented by CultureCon Studios and @sceneinblack@streamonmax . #ccnyccreativeclass
On the Gram. At the Gram. Crazy ✨
I am still processing the magic of yesterday’s summit. This one hits different. We hosted one of the largest beauty events at Meta, The BBR Beauty Summit Powered by Instagram. Thank you Meta for your partnership in creating an epic moment for the culture. From beauty legends to trailblazing creators sharing a wealth of knowledge and insights with the next generation of industry leaders!
You always get a little anxious right before an event starts. “Will we be on time 😂😅?! I don’t think CP time works here.” The first guest arrived at 8:30 am and there was a line at the door at 10:30 am 😭😭😭😭. Gratitude was the word. To the attendees and speakers who travelled nationally and internationally to be here, we thank you. Thank you to the amazing BBR & Meta teams who spent countless hours planning to make this happen and our remarkable sponsors who continue to champion BBR and made the event possible
A very special thank you to Kristie Dash. Your leadership, work ethic and kindness is unmatched. Thank you for making this dream a reality.
For the culture & for inclusion in beauty. We snapped 🔥 #thebbrsummit
