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?)

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

"Back to Back"- 2016 AFROPUNK Announcement

Mama We Made It...AGAIN!!!

Power To The Party! Join Made by Malyia the second year as a vendor at SpinThrift Market  for the 2016 AFROPUNK BROOKLYN Festival, August 27-28. The lineup includes Ice Cube, TV On The Radio, Tyler the Creator, Flying Lotus,The Internet, Laura Mvula, George Clinton, Skunk Anansie, Skye and Ross from Morcheeba, Benjamin Booker, Ho99o9, BLXPLTN and Sir the Baptist among many others.  + A special Powerjam featuring members of Bad Brains, Fishbone & Living Colour.  More than music, the festival features Bites & Beats which offers more than 25 food trucks and a pop-up restaurant and SpinThrift Market showcasing bespoke art, jewelry, natural beauty products, apparel and more.

We can't wait to see you there! 

Learn more and get your ticket now: http://afropunkfest.com/brooklyn/

Red, White + TRUE Campaign! What is TRUE to you?

The last week has been a difficult one for me, my team and the world due to the recent deaths of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and the 5 police officers in Dallas,Texas. I wasn’t going to address this publicly but then I realized one of the reasons I became an entrepreneur was the freedom it provides. 

My goal as a black woman, creative and entrepreneur is to provide young people with representation and encouragement to chase their dreams. I volunteer frequently with young girls affected by homelessness and poverty. We discuss social issues that directly affect them and I know the importance of community in times of uncertainty and hurt. As a creative I use my platform to exemplify the change and representation often lacking in the fashion industry, so I couldn’t simply remain silent. I decided to pause all social media post and not release this blog to give myself time to reflect and figure out how I to best shine a positive light in all the darkness. This campaign is my attempt to create community and self reflection. 

I created the Red, White + True campaign which was originally to be released during the week of Fourth of July to highlight 4 other creative influencers including bloggers, stylist and actors that are breaking boundaries.

The project asks them to share what they hold true. What is TRUE to you? Don’t miss the opportunity to share and engage with those that mean the world to you. See below for the full photo campaign and the influencers thoughts on what they hold true. We want to hear from you share your thoughts with us in the comments. Sending love and light...

CEO, Founder of Made by Malyia and Model | Malyia McNaughton 

"What I hold true is love! Love of self, family, and others. I believe that once you truly love and except yourself nothing is impossible because you realize all your experiences helped to uniquely shape you. Love is powerful and can truly change lives. I also hold you true. My jewels, those who have supported Made by Malyia to become what it is today! " 

Owner of blog MarshBar’s Closet and Staff Writer for Fashion Bomb Daily| Marsha Badger 

“For me its God! He is the most constant, consistent entity in my life.”

Stylist| Daryle Tyson 

“FREEDOM. Freedom of speech. Freedom of expression. Freedom of choosing to be who I want to be despite what America makes young men of color out to be. The clothes I wear, the way I rock my hair…the music that inspires my creative flow.That is what’s true to me.”

Actor, Model,and Host| Ryan “Muufasa” Cross 

"Holds moments like this to be TRUE"

Stylist| Nyjerah Nicole

“What do I hold true?Family. Put them first, always. 

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