BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Candice Nikeia’s Favorite Black Owned Brands

ADVICE February 24, 2021

In honor of Black History Month we’ve teamed up with some of our amazing talent to talk about all things content creation, inspiration, career advice, favorite Black-owned businesses, and what being an influencer means to them.

For part two of our series we spoke with the stunning, Candice Nikeia about all things Black-owned fashion and beauty brands keep reading to see who are her favorites! See her picks below.

Brand: Eclectic Bella
IG: @eclecticbella
Website: www.eclecticbella.com
One product you can’t live without: Yvonne Embellished Blazer Dress
Tell us about the founder: Courtney Callender
Why is this brand in your top 10: Unique clothing at amazing prices
Anything special you want to mention: Courtney is a dear friend of mine who works so hard and is such an inspiration!

Brand: Beauty Bakerie
IG: @beautybakeriemakeup
Website: www.beautybakerie.com
One product you can’t live without: Breakfast in Bed Eyeshadow Palette
Tell us about the founder: Cashmere Nicole
Why is this brand in your top 10: Drugstore High-Quality Brand
Anything special you want to mention: While being a single mom, Nicole, built her brand from the ground up.

Brand: Telfar
IG: @telfarglobal
Website: shop.telfar.net
One product you can’t live without: The infamous “Shopping Bag”
Tell us about the founder: Telfar Clemans, fashion designer
Why is this brand in your top 10: He’s designs are classic timeless pieces
Anything special you want to mention: Vegan leather bags, in Nov 2020 Oprah named it her favorite bag

Brand: Kai Collective
IG: @kaicollective
Website: www.kaicollective.com
One product you can’t live without: Irun Skirt in Purple
Tell us about the founder: Fisayo Longe, founder of this London-based womenswear brand of attainable clothing with luxury aesthetics
Why is this brand in your top 10: I love the prints and high quality of the designs.
Anything special you want to mention: Fisayo is a successful blogger turned thriving designer.

Brand: Camilla Colbro
IG: @temporarysigh
Website: www.temporarysigh.com
One product you can’t live without: Don’t Believe Everything You Think Crewneck
Tell us about the founder: Found her on Tiktok, Small business
Why is this brand in your top 10: It is important to support small businesses and up-and-coming designers.
Anything special you want to mention: Camilla is a mom and a model.

Brand: 3rdEyeView Eyewear
IG: @iiirdeyeview
Website: www.shop3rdeyeview.com
One product you can’t live without: Nixx Sunglasses
Tell us about the founder: Christyn Breckenridge
Why is this brand in your top 10: Affordable high quality stylish eyewear
Anything special you want to mention: One of Texas’s leading eyewear brands

Brand: Rose Ingleton MD
IG: @rosemdskin
Website: www.rosemdskin.com
One product you can’t live without: ROSE Ingleton MD Complexion Brightening Booster
Tell us about the founder: Dr. Rose Ingleton a well known esthetician, Beyonce listed her products as must haves on her website in 2020
Why is this brand in your top 10: I trust Dr. Ingleton with my skin and she understands all skin types extremely well.
Anything special you want to mention: I worked with Dr. Ingleton on a big project with Dove. We connected immediately and have been friends since.

Brand: The Bold Collection
IG: @bldxmonique
Website: www.bldxmonique.com
One product you can’t live without: Affirmation Rings
Tell us about the founder: Monique Rochelle
Why is this brand in your top 10: I love that her designs have so much meaning
Anything special you want to mention: Monique is very kind and has a genuine heart for people!