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?)

What's the BUZZ? Made by Malyia x BuzzFeed #BuyBlack Pop-Up

On the last day of February, we ended black history month with BuzzFeed's #BuyBlack Pop-up shop! The amazing editor's at BuzzFeed brought together a collective of small black-owned businesses. This moment was a full circle moment for us, last year BuzzFeed featured our brand 9 Beauty And Style Products You Didn't Know You Needed Until Now. It was one of our first major features and they have continued to highlight and support us. 

Check out the pictures from BuzzFeed's #BuyBlack Pop-up Shop below! I met so many business owners I admire like Danessa Lyrics, it was a great time. The BuzzFeed office is a photoshoot heaven so be prepared, I took pictures all over the office! lol

To celebrate, enjoy 15% off your entire order March 1st through April 1st. Use code BUZZFEED at checkout. Find out what's the buzz. Shop here

Danessa Myricks Pro Makeup Artist CEO Danessa Myricks Beauty

My friend Jaime came by!

Made by Malyia Jewel rocking her new Single hoop Faux nose ring. Looks just like the real thing.

My friend Candace stopped by to show some love!

Kalilah Wright CEO Mess in a Bottle

Rings and Things! New Product Alert Made by Malyia Boundless Ring

Our first ring designed for the collection has arrived. Our Boundless ring is my new obsession from the collection. The coil design was inspired by our top selling "Boundless Choker" is available in Sterling Silver and 14k Gold Plated. It can be worn stacked, on its own or layered with our "Artemis" hand chain. 

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and this is the perfect gift for you or someone special.

Jewels Shop our Boundless Ring 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. 

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.