BAD PUBLICITY

written by dj5rivers
August 23, 2021

Certified BADDIE and one of the partners of A.C.C.E, Ashley Miranda is a serial entrepreneur who is making noise in the world of cosmetics and swimwear as CEO of the Hali-famous brand Bad Publicity.

Hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Ashley moved to Halifax as a young girl and was raised by the vibrant community of Uniacke Square in North End Halifax. Ashley’s always had an eye for fashion and she’s been known to showcase her own unique style since she found her fashion inspiration as a youth. Her bold fashion statements have always went against the basic grain and she has never shied away from being herself. She draws inspiration from Couture fashion and the styles by iconic women such as Rihanna, Beyoncé and Keyshia Ka' Oir Davis.  

Ashley always knew she wanted to work for herself bridging her passion for fashion with her mesmerizing personality, she was made to be an entrepreneur and Badass BossLady.

In 2015, Ashley started a movement on social media with a hashtag; #BadPublicity turning a movement into a thriving business. She began with positive messages and affirmations that grew into a passion of encouraging others to find their own styles and empower their own creativity. What began as something for herself has grown into a cosmetic empire that centres and celebrates femme power. 

“No matter who you are, where you're from, what you do, what your age is or sexual preference, stay authentically yourself you’re a Fuckin’ badass because that’s all you. That’s who you are, being authentically yourself 100% all the time securing your bag. Regardless of what society says or considers the “norm” embrace any and all flaws. Don't hide them,OWN that Shit!”

-Ashley Miranda

In 2018 Ashley’s cosmetic line "Bad Publicity" hit the market, launching with and exclusive 25 pairs of false strip eyelashes. Later that year, Ashley showcased her “Bad Publicity” clothing line at a runway fashion show, part of the Viola Desmond Tribute concert at the Halifax Marquee Ballroom now The Derby HFX. BAD PUBLICITY now offers over 30 different products including; clothing, accessories & makeup. Her Scotian potion pallet includes colours labelled as Donair, Waterfront, Africville and Citadel Hill. 

Ashley loves to bring her line back to her community and she has been a vendor at the exciting “Take BLK Gottingen Black Vendors Market” where she has enjoyed sharing her work with the community she grew up in. She also joined A.C.C.E in 2020, which stands for Arts, Culture, Community and Economics. ACCE launched Buy Black Halifax, a campaign focusing on supporting local black businesses during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Bad Publicity is one of the artists highlighted in the campaign, that allows local Haligonians to sample products from local black businesses.  

Her magnetic personality comes through in her fashion and cosmetic line, with sassy titles and vibrant bold colours. You really get a taste of who Ashley is, and the risks she is NOT afraid to take. even if it gives her “Bad Publicity”, because, 

Publicity is Publicity but nothing gets more attention than BAD PUBLICITY. 

Ashley is creating her own legacy through her brand “Bad Publicity” She sits proudly on her own throne, like the Queen that she is. And through her entrepreneurship she is inspiring so many others to do the same and live out their wildest dreams! Ashley Miranda aka Badass Bosslady really knows what she wants and where she wants to go. At Pineapple Express Magazine we are here to create all the publicity for this vibrant entrepreneur who is paving the way for driven black businesswomen who are not afraid to step up and set out to get what they want.

OH, and Bad Publicity is not the only business Ashley owns, she also has an online adult toy store called “XXXclusively Yours” and plans to roll out a smoke accessory business in fall 2021. Keep an eye out for these new sexy launches. In the meantime you can purchase her items on her website and at The Room Nail Lounge located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.