“I am very dark, but lovely, O daughters of Jerusalem, like the tents of Kedar, like the curtains of Solomon.”
Song of Songs 1:5 (ESV)
Welcome to Lily Cusita, a lifestyle brand dedicated to celebrating and embracing the extraordinary beauty of dark-skinned Black women. This platform was created to honor our unique features and empower us to embrace our God-given design with joy.
Affirming Beauty
At Lily Cusita, we celebrate the striking beauty of dark-skinned Black women. From the rich, textured curls of our afro hair to our full lips, broad noses, and mesmerizing dark brown eyes, every physical trait is a reflection of the Lord’s intentional craftsmanship. These features are not only beautiful but powerful symbols of our heritage and identity.
Rejecting Inferiority
Lily Cusita encourages us to reject the inferiority narratives perpetuated by societal structures, ingrained beliefs within our community, and other self-defeating messages. By challenging these harmful perceptions, this space aims to foster a deep sense of self-worth, pride, and confidence in every woman who connects with it.
God-Given Beauty
We believe that our beauty is a work of the Lord’s hand. What once may have been thought of as a set of defects are actually distinctive features. Lily Cusita reaffirms that every characteristic of ours is part of a divine, intentional creation, encouraging us to see our beauty as an expression of the Lord’s unique craftsmanship.
Marriage, Family, & Legacy
Lily Cusita also encourages the Black woman to open her heart to marriage and family with any eligible man who truly values and embraces her whole being and beauty. Whether through interracial or multi-ethnic marriages, we support the idea that real love does see color—yes, including dark-skinned color—and loves it.
Through this space, Lily Cusita hopes to inspire Black women to embrace our beauty, reject harmful narratives, and feel empowered to create relationships that honor the Lord, the value He has placed in us, and the greater diversity of all He has made.