Today we’d like to introduce you to Malika Moore.
Hi Malika, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I started getting into make-up and fashion in high school. One of my friends showed me what bronzer was, and I put it on and chillle I went CRAZY! The gold glow on my skin was insane. I would make an outfit with it and was ready for anything. You couldn’t tell me nothing! It was giving queen vibes with my kitten/church heels and all! My friend and I at the time, would have competitions on who can create the most exotic look and we both showed out (even when we looked crazy). I just started teaching myself new things from there on. I did a cute fashion show in high school with Jc penny new line at the time. I also did a pageant and made my gowns and created some dope makeup looks to go along with it. I started modeling and learning more about the industry of fashion and make up. What I love the most was just being in my creative bag. Sewing and making clothes, along with creating bomb-crazy makeup looks was my dream! I would do little projects here and there but never got to where I wanted to truly be. But in 2014, my life just changed, and I stopped pursuing what I loved. I can’t really touch on what it was, but I lost confidence, started gaining a lot of weight to where I couldn’t stand for too long, started having really bad tremors to where I couldn’t really hold the brush or even sew a piece I drew up, and I couldn’t finish school. I gave up on myself and on top of that, I had a car accident in 2018, and that made it even worse from there on with the injuries I obtained from that. But fast forward to 2021, I had weight loss surgery and lost 140 plus pounds. I’m finally able to stand and walk for long periods of time now. I started seeking healing and growth. But finally, in 2021, I said you know what I’m going to start doing makeup classes to get my license and start a business. Also, while starting to practice sewing again. But in all, I finished makeup school and got my license! I finished something. So now I’m just trying to get my foot in the door gain more clientele and do more projects. I’ve done makeup for a couple of short films and a couple of clients but I’m trying to go beyond that! Doing makeup for the stars and creating gowns in the future to really excel in my calling. I want to eventually have my own fashion show and/or end up on every fashion week show that is out there. Displaying my outrageous makeup looks and gowns I design. But for now, I’m starting my makeup business and trying to grow gradually with my fashion designs. I’m trying to create content and grow in my true calling. Cheers to now and in the future!
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It hasn’t been a smooth ride at all. Starting in 2014, and event happen and that put a pause on every project I had in place that would’ve put me on the map. I had to deal with being overweight, which caused me to not be able to stand for long periods of time or even walk. I had injuries from a car accident I was involved in. My life just went in pause.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
As of right now, I’m slowly getting into my creative bag again. I’m working 2 jobs right now to support my dream. Because baaabbyy this dream ain’t cheap. Sorry, that was country. This dream isn’t cheap. But I specialize in being a stylist and designer and a make-up artist. I’m known for being outrageous with my fashion and makeup. I’m super extra with my styles. I’m proud I actually did a reset on my life and started beginning this journey again. I’m a weird person, it’s what sets me apart. I’m different in a sense. I’m quiet but super goofy. I’m shy but super bold when it comes to my appearance. I’m timid, but slowly me my true goofy and creative self. I’m becoming me ultimately.
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
I am a risk taker. Sometimes, I act on impulse and take chances on things that will hopefully better my outcome. One of the risks I have taken is going and paying for beauty school. It was very expensive, and I lost my full-time job of 5 years at the same time. It was hard financially on me, but I made it happen. I was so eager to finishing SOMETHING finally, and that is what I did. It was the best decision I’ve made.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @mooreelegance
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@LiikaJanaeee?si=YvYH1QRiD9rIz9na
- Other: Tiktok @Liikajanaeebeauty
