AFROPUNK X MADE BY MALYIA RECAP

My first festival as jewelry designer was a huge success. 

I spent 5 months preparing and designing jewelry for my first festival debut. I was beyond nervous and questioned if I bit off more than I could chew. The week before the festival the forecast was severe thunderstorms for both days. The day before the festival I spend the day setting up my booth with my bestfriend Michelle. She brought my Afropunk Pinterest inspiration board to life. I managed to get stung by a bee which I would later find was a good luck charm but at the time I thought I was being sabotaged lol.  

Then the big day arrived and my heart was in my throat. Did I forget anything? Are you ready? Maybe you should have waited one more year. These were all the thoughts running through my head but after praying I was sure I was suppose to be here.

Showtime came and all the fear I felt before was gone and the weekend went better than I could have planned. I met so many amazing jewels and gems that expressed interest in the collection. They bought their favorite pieces and took selfies rocking their new jewelry.

My weekend was fun filled and I was able to catch moments of Grace Jones and Lenny Kravitz performances.  I hope to be a vendor at Afropunk 2016 and will begin preparing this weekend lol.

Please see photos from Afropunk 2015 below

Made by Malyia x Sassy A La Mode Bridal shoot collaboration

Made by Malyia exclusive Bridal hand chain and garter. 

What better way to celebrate wedding season then a Made by Malyia jewelry feature for a bridal campaign. I had the opportunity to collaborate with Sassy A La Mode, an amazing wedding planning company based in Central Florida and London.

The co-founder and fellow #Girlboss, a dear friend of mine Akili Phillips requested custom Made by Malyia pieces for her bohemian inspired bridal campaign shoot. 

I designed an exclusive two layered garter fit for a bohemian bride and hand chain to compliment the special occasion. 

Check out a sneak peak of the shoot. More pictures coming soon !!!!

In the meantime visit all the vendors that made the shoot magical!

Coordinator/Stylist:  Sassy a la mode

Photographer: Kati Rosado Photography

Venue: Waldo's Secret Garden

Florist: Hildie at Waldo's Secret Garden

Rentals/Decor: Mimosas & Moonshine

Stationery: Love Tag Design

Cake: Creative Cakes by Dawn

Wooden signs: Flax and wool designs

Jewelry: Made by Malyia

Made by Malyia exclusive- Bridal Garter, hand chain, "Selene" necklace

Made by Malyia exclusive garter, hand chain and "Iris" Foot chain

#ShesFearless Feature-Woman VS Freedom

This week has been short of magical! Celebrating the 2 year anniversary of my company, and the announcement of my collaboration with Lionsgate's "The Divergent Series:Insurgent". This week I was also featured by the amazing Krystal Clayton of Woman Vs Freedom. Please see below excerpt from the interview and read the full feature HERE

Here's an excerpt from the feature

How do you face your fears?

I look my fear in the face and call it what is it. If I’m afraid to fail, I question who’s standards am I using to measure that failure. If something scares me I usually do that task first because the more I think about it the more I will talk myself out of it. 

Name one fear and/or setback that you’ve overcome.

One of my biggest fears was not being accepted into the fashion industry and being considered a failure. How do you all your life say that you are meant to do something but you aren’t validated by the industry you seek approval from. The way I overcame this was by staying true to who I am and not trying to conform. After I stopped seeking that stamp of approval that’s when it all changed for me. My brand was authentic and spoke to who I am. 

Follow @womanvsfreedom on Twitter and Instragram to see more features of women entrepreneurs!  Visit the website HERE

Made by Malyia x The Divergent Series:Insurgent-Announcement

Made by Malyia Jewelry is now an official licensee for "The Divergent Series: Insurgent" film. In partnership with Etsy and Lionsgate Entertainment, I have been selected to create a design inspired by the mega blockbuster hit. This partnership comes just in time for the home entertainment release of "Insurgent" later this month. Insurgent, is the sequel to adventure and Sci-fi film "Divergent." With over 60 million copies sold, #1 world wide opening and sales coming in at $516 million, I couldn't have asked for a better partner.

Of all the praying, planning and preparing I could have done, never in a million years did I see this one coming into fruition. When you walk by faith and allow God to order your steps, life is limitless! I will continue to remain humble for he is not done with me nor my brand, and there is much more to come from this collaboration. 

READ the full Etsy announcement HERE.

The new "Insurgent" ear cuff is available exclusively through my Etsy shop HERE.  Go visit and shop now!

"Insurgent" earcuff design inspired by "Divergent Series:Insurgent"

“Motion Picture Artwork TM & © 2015 Lionsgate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.”

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!

Made by Malyia x Lois London Collab

I had the amazing opportunity to collaborate with Lois London in January at the Raw Artists  runway show. Made by Malyia body chains worked perfectly with the stunning dresses for the runway show so the designer requested MBM jewelry for her Spring/Summer campaign shoot.

Check out the pictures from that shoot below!!!

Shop Lois London HERE

"Venus" Body Chain

"Venus" Body Chain

"Venus" Body Chain

#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 :-)