A mini collection in progress — and I am so grateful to finally be here!

Right now, I am deep in the making of my very first mini collection — and honestly, I have to pinch myself. This is something I have dreamed about for so long, and the fact that I am actually living it is not something I take lightly for even a single second.

Most people see the finished piece on a hanger. What I get to experience is everything before it — the concept, the sketches, the pattern drafting, the muslins, the sample making, the fittings, every decision made by hand. Doing it all independently, wearing every hat from designer to seamstress to creative director, is something I genuinely cherish. It is all mine, and that means everything to me.

And yes — bringing a collection to life comes with real costs. Fabrics, notions, equipment, software, education — it adds up. I am proudly funding every bit of it on my own, bit by bit, and though it makes for a slower process to market, I would not have it any other way. UNLESS, someone wanted to fund me! lol. 

Every bit of time and investment I make into this collection is a declaration that I believe in this dream. That kind of ownership, earned piece by piece, feels incredible.

“It is still becoming — and that is exactly where the magic lives.”

I was born in the parish of Mandeville, Manchester, on the beautiful island of Jamaica.

Some of the highlights that come to mind is:

• Being on the cover of a fashion industry publication, SEWN Magazine.
• Receiving a multi page spread highlighting my own design in an fashion industry publication, SEWN Magazine.
• Panel expert on sustainability in fashion for Levi’s and Vice Media’s co-branded event.
• First featured article and spread in a Los Angeles based lifestyle publication, Voyage LA
• Owning an Elite and award winning Bridal Hair & Makeup company.
• The role of personal makeup artist for the high-profile TV host Nancy Grace, the face of The Nancy Grace Show for almost a decade.
• Working with CNN for 8yrs.
• Being the founder of The CHICified Girl Initiative for girls and young ladies, which launched in Jamaica in 2016
• Becoming a host and on-air contributor.
• An invitation and opportunity from Bravo to be a cast member of the docuseries, Mother Funders.
• Being the lead hair & makeup artist at New York Fashion Week.

I starred in the hit BRAVO show Mother Funders. Following a passionate Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) board in the small town with 7 moms and 7 very different personalities. Despite or in addition to the differences and outbursts and tantrums from some, our PTO ran like a corporation. We threw lavish fundraising events on a mission to provide for the kids at our school and in the community. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, it definitely wasn’t, and it was all caught on camera.

I’ve been in the fashion and beauty industry for over 20 years.

Having my work seen daily on major networks like CNN, ABC, Hallmark, E!, etc. are realities that surpassed my dreams. Seeing my artistry gracing the covers and pages of international and national publications and adorning the faces of celebrities, anchors, politicians, TV hosts, models, brides, and royalty are achievements and highlights that make this career and journey memorable, cherished, and priceless.

“Sustainable Fashion” is a term describing efforts within the fashion industry to reduce environmental impacts, protect workers producing garments, and uphold animal welfare.

Chic is fashionable, stylish, elegant, debonair, and fashion-forward.

CONSCIOUSLY CHIC is the seamless fusion of both.
Shopping your own wardrobe, shopping at resale stores, thrift shops, vintage shops, swaps, and estate sales are great ways of being more sustainable and conscious about fashion.

CONSCIOUSLY CHIC, a brilliant formula for:

• Being chic on any budget.
• Curating your uncompromised and unique style.
• Never having to break the bank for style.
• Never neglecting  or stifling your individuality to follow “rules and labels.”
• Supporting the environment by extending the life and story of each unique piece you buy.
• Reducing the numbers of garments that end up in the landfills on a daily basis.
• Reducing the demand for fast fashion and their overwhelmingly unethical manufacturing practices.

Before I had the words for it, I already knew.

According to my mom, I came into this world with a creative and stylish soul already fully intact. By the age of two, I was expressing an innate love for fashion — long before I had any idea that “fashion” was even a thing.

From day one, I was immersed in a vibrant world full of color, texture, and beauty. That environment didn’t just surround me — it shaped me. It planted something deep that has never stopped growing: a genuine passion for living a fashionable, rich, and beautiful life in every sense of those words.

For me, fashion has never been about trends or keeping up. It has always been a language — one I have been fluent in since before I could speak. It is how I see the world, how I move through it, and now, finally, how I am creating within it.

THE SKINNI W/ SHAYZON. I’m so grateful for the success of Season 4 and being chosen as one of the Top 10 Fashion & Beauty Podcasts in the 2020 Ultimate Directory of Podcasters. I’m beyond excited about the revamp and upcoming seasons and the amazing way that our show continues to evolve. This show gets down to the nitty-gritty on topics that impact our lives as intentional women, wavemakers, creators, fashion lovers, beautiful people with beautiful souls, sustainability seekers, and uplifters. Expect to hear engaging topics, informative conversations, and impassioned voices.

The Mission

As The Fashion Mixologist, SHAYZON’s mission is simple—maximize style, minimize waste.

Conscious, ethical, and sustainable fashion is not a privilege reserved for the few. It is accessible, attainable, and deeply personal. You do not have to break the bank or abandon your individuality to dress with vibrance and intention. SHAYZON is here to show you exactly how.

What’s Next

The creative kitchen is full, and something is always simmering. New collections, collaborations, and projects are in the works — and when they’re ready, you’ll be the first to know. Until then, follow along behind the scenes on Instagram for an unfiltered look at the journey as it unfolds.

The best is always yet to come.