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