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

MBM jewelry turns 2- Happy Anniversary

This is a major milestone and truly the beginning of what I plan on making an Empire. What started out as a creative outlet designing jewelry I love has grown into a business.

In the past two years I designed a new collection, met my jewels at my first pop up shop at Raw Artists, and collaborated with my first designer Lois London.

I want to thank all my jewels, friends and family that have helped MBM jewelry celebrate it's 2nd birthday. A special thank you to Sherod Lewis my PR manager and digital strategist.

I look forward to sharing this journey with you!

#OOTD- Designer rocks her Made by Malyia jewelry

The summer is finally here and Made by Malyia jewelry has exciting news and events coming soon. Whether you will be attending a rooftop, festival, or picnic this summer I wanted to show how to layer MBM jewelry with my summer looks.

MBM Jewelry featured:

"Empire" Necklaces

"Divergent" Earcuff

"Helen" Body Chain

"Commitment Issues" double hoop non permanent nose ring

"Splitsville" Faux septum

"Iris" Foot chain

*Exclusive Hair charm-Coming soon*

Outfit details:

Crochet Top and Vintage ripped jeans- Urban Outfitters

Nude strappy Sandals- Aldo Shoes

Jewelry- Made by Malyia ofcourse LOL :-)