ESSENCE MAGAZINE DECEMBER/JANUARY ISSUE FEATURE

Essence Featured! December/January #BUYBLACK Gift Guide. Michelle Obama graces the cover. Flip to page 40 to see the model rocking our “Progression Hoop”. The geometric design is the classic hoop reimagined, signifying the process of gradually moving forward. Inspired by nature, the circles represent the 9 planets in the solar system. Visually representing the power we all possess.

We couldn’t be more honored to share the same issue with THE MICHELLE OBAMA! Thank you Essence.

Checkout the feature below and on newsstands now! Happy Holidays from the Made by Malyia Team

Close up of our “Progression Hoop”

This year has been an amazing whirlwind and we are excited to end the year with an amazing feature.

Made by Malyia x The "Colored" Girl Campaign #TCG: Highlighting All Shades of Beauty and #BlackGirlMagic

The “Colored” Girl Campaign #TCG is highlighting all shades of beauty and I had the opportunity to be apart of the project as both the exclusive jewelry sponsor and as a model. I knew the moment I walked on set that this shoot would be something special. 

The campaign was released exclusively on Essence.com and Fashion Bomb Daily. The images were captured by phenomenal photographer Joey Rosado (@islandboiphotography). Check out the Essence.com feature HERE and Fashion Bomb Daily HERE  share, like and repost! Follow the movement @thecgirlinc

A special thank you to Creative Director/Stylist Tori Elizabeth and Co-Creative Director Victory Jones for inviting me to take part in your vision. Also a special thanks to PR team Heir PR and the other beautiful women in the campaign. 

Photo credit-Joey Rosado-@islandboiphotography

Photo credit-Joey Rosado-@islandboiphotography

Malyia McNaughton- @Madebymalyia/@themodelmalyia

Hilda Akua-@hildaakua

Monica Mateo-@monicamateo

Kalah Christina-@kalah_christina

Yada Lamb-@yadadlamb

Chris Miss-@chrismiss_

Lei'Neal-@lei_smokahontas

Christina Abiola-@jesusgang

Creative Director/Stylist-Tori Elizabeth-@stylebytori

Co-Creative Director-Victory Jones

Photo credit-Joey Rosado-@islandboiphotography

Photo credit-Joey Rosado-@islandboiphotography

Credits: Photographer- Joey Rosado (@islandboiphotography)

Creative Director/Stylist
Tori Elizabeth @stylebytori

Co-Creative Director
Victory Jones @srvj

PR
Heir PR @HeirPR
@redlightpr

Designer ( Long Tulle Gowns) 
@mdiggsnyc

Jewlery
Made By Malyia Jewelry

Hair
@touched_by_tiff

MUA
@25thandJane
@makeupbylucas
@yadadlamb
 

NEW Feature Alert! Curl Riot covers my natural hair journey and the brand

"This liberating moment represented so much more than the act of removing years of damage it was a symbolic and represented a new phase of my life. I credit my natural hair journey for helping me discover a self-love I never experienced in the past."

I had the opportunity to chat with Curl Riot about my natural hair journey. A blog that focuses on beauty and style tips for natural hair. I shared that my journey to natural hair inspired me in others area of my life and helped me to start Made by Malyia. Read the full blog HERE and visit them on IG/Twitter/FB @CurlRiot.  

The Stylish Standout Features Made by Malyia Designer on Business, Style, and Overcoming Fear

“Made by Malyia is more than a jewelry company—it’s a lifestyle! A brand that brings the consumer on my personal journey of entrepreneurship, faith and inspiration behind creating this brand."...

This is an excerpt from my interview with The Stylish Standout. A site created to empower women who weren't made to fit in, after the founder Michael Jones,  realized the same about himself and his circle of friends.

Check out the full feature, Jewelry designer Malyia McNaughton on Entrepreneurship, Personal Style and How She plans to Expand her Budding Business HERE.

Vogue.com "Best Street Style" x Afropunk Feature

Every girls dream is to be in Vogue Magazine. The recognition from this iconic staple in the industry can propel your career. I never in a million years imagined I would be featured for "The Best Street Style" on Vogue.com.

As I began setting up my table for Afropunk with my nerves at all time high I hear my friend Michelle's voice faintly say "Vogue is here and they want to take a photo of you". The senior fashion writer for Vogue.com Marjon Carlos and Ruben Ramos were at my table and wanted to take a photo of me!  I quickly introduced myself and headed over for the Polaroid shoot. 

I was shocked to discover not only was my photo selected for Vogue.com but they posted my image on Vogue Magazines official Instagram. The picture has since received over 50,000 likes and glowing comments.

My outfit paid tribute to African tribal attire, featured mixed Ankara prints and custom designed converse I embellished with gold studs. I was draped in my jewelry and a Ankara wax print fabric my sister designed into a bandeau. I'm wearing the Shavon midi skirt by Reuben Reuel of Demestiks New York. He has designed for Beyonce! Visit Demestiks New York HERE. My PR Manager/Digital strategist Sherod Lewis executed this designer collaboration and I couldn't be happier.

Dreams do come true no matter how far away they may seem! Dream big jewels and gems!

Thank you to the entire Vogue.com team and photographer Benjamin Rasmussen.

I wanted to share behind the scenes photos of this fairy tale once in a lifetime moment. See the full Vogue.com story here

Wearing Made by Malyia "Empire" bar necklaces , and"Venus" body chain

 Photographer-Benjamin Rasmussen

PR manager and digital strategist -Sherod Lewis

#ShesFearless Feature-Woman VS Freedom

This week has been short of magical! Celebrating the 2 year anniversary of my company, and the announcement of my collaboration with Lionsgate's "The Divergent Series:Insurgent". This week I was also featured by the amazing Krystal Clayton of Woman Vs Freedom. Please see below excerpt from the interview and read the full feature HERE

Here's an excerpt from the feature

How do you face your fears?

I look my fear in the face and call it what is it. If I’m afraid to fail, I question who’s standards am I using to measure that failure. If something scares me I usually do that task first because the more I think about it the more I will talk myself out of it. 

Name one fear and/or setback that you’ve overcome.

One of my biggest fears was not being accepted into the fashion industry and being considered a failure. How do you all your life say that you are meant to do something but you aren’t validated by the industry you seek approval from. The way I overcame this was by staying true to who I am and not trying to conform. After I stopped seeking that stamp of approval that’s when it all changed for me. My brand was authentic and spoke to who I am. 

Follow @womanvsfreedom on Twitter and Instragram to see more features of women entrepreneurs!  Visit the website HERE