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.

UP NEXT: ESSENCE FEST!

We are so excited to announce your favorite black owned jewelry designer is setting up shop in New Orleans for the 2018 Essence Festival July 6-8.

Essence is synonymous with Black Excellence and this year will be no different.  It’s the place to link up and lift up each other. Beyond the shopping and social aspects expect performances from my icons like Janet Jackson, Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blidge and many more.

This is just the next chapter of a relationship with Essence that goes back years. MADE by MALYIA linked with Essence Mag for the Essence Street Style Block Party in Brooklyn.

Growth is never easy...but we are grateful for all the beautiful things that have come to fruition as a result of our partnerships. There’s a first time for everything...And we couldn't be more excited!

Join us this July 6-8 in New Orleans for the Made by Malyia x Shops at Essence Festival. This is one you don't want to miss.

Stay tuned...we will keep you posted on our (vendor area name? Booth number?)

Year Review: Jewels Thank you for ROCKING with us in 2016!

Jewels I can't thank you enough for making 2016 the best one yet. This year was truly a journey and marked my year anniversary as an entrepreneur. One of my goals when I started Made by Malyia was to be able to bring everyone along on this journey as I grew the brand. None of this would be possible without your consistent support so I wanted to review the year and let you know what's next for the brand. 

I started off the year with a modeling contract that was made possible because of my appearance at Afropunk a few months earlier. I released a new collection and was featured by several blogs. 

In June my jewelry as well as myself was featured in the Colored Girl Campaign. The campaign was featured by Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Instyle, Essence, Yahoo Beauty and many more. 

I was the natural hair model on the Today Show Summer Hair styles segment in August that went viral, the segment didn't go as planned, receiving over 10 million views. At first I didn't want the segment to overshadow the progress I made with the brand. When people started to leave comments asking where they could purchase the jewelry I had on the show, which of course was the full Made by Malyia collection, I knew my hard work wouldn't go unrecognized.

I returned to Afropunk in Brooklyn for the second consecutive year as vendor. I received more overwhelming love and support.

What's Next for the brand? 

I kick of the year as Keynote speaker in Washington DC. at the Forward Conference January 6-8 2017, where I will be sharing my journey and how to live your best life. I will be hosting the Curls on the Block Launch party in Denver, Colorado January 28, 2017.  

I will be releasing a new campaign and much more. 

Jewels, Thank you for rocking with us. Here's to making 2017 even better. 

ESSENCE STREET STYLE BLOCK PARTY x MADAM CJ WALKER BEAUTY

This years NYFW was jammed packed with events but one event I couldn't miss is the Essence Street Style Block Party. The official beauty sponsor was Madame CJ Walker and I had the pleasure of partnering with them and I even received a mini makeover session by one of their stylist. 

I love the brand and the products are great. Sold exclusively at Sephora the pastel color coded and modern packaging with labels make an effort to prove the products work for all hair textures.

Check out the pictures I snapped after getting my mane tamed. 

Outfit details

Jewelry-Made by Malyia Jewelry Shop collection HERE 

Top/Shoes-Zara 

Pants- Demestik New York Shop HERE

#NYFW-My New York Fashion Week Model Debut x M Diggs Collection

As many of you know a few months after leaving my corporate buying position I was signed as a model with Bicoastal Management. This New York Fashion Week I made my modeling debut in my first fashion show for designer M Diggs Spring/Summer 17 presentation. I have been to NYFW shows in the past but usually I’m working behind the scenes or viewing the collection as a guest. This was a totally new experience for me but I loved every minute of it! See you guys next NYFW! 

I loved the entire collection! Check out the photos below! Visit their collection HERE ! Plus the Essence Magazine Feature HERE, MarshBar's Closet Feature HERE

Photo Credit: Haro Watch 

Photo Credit: Marshbars Closet 

Photo credit: Marshbar's Closet 

Designer M Diggs with Julee Wilson Essence Magazine's Fashion and Beauty Director 

Publicist Sherod Lewis of Heir PR and Celebrity Hairstylist Tiffany Lamb

Fashion Writer Marsha Badger of Marshbar's Closet and Beauty Blogger Kerry Fiona

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
 

ANNOUNCEMENT-ESSENCE Street Style Block Party x Made by Malyia

I am excited to announce I will be a vendor at the 2nd Annual ESSENCE Street Style Block Party in Brooklyn on September 13.  Made by Malyia Jewelry was selected from hundreds of vendor applications.

The block party takes place during the biggest week in fashion New York's Fashion Week. It will be hosted by Made by Malyia brand ambassador and Essence live host Dana Blair.

There will be a runway show, music, and much more. I look forward to meeting all the stylish jewels and gems. RSVP here