NEWS: Angela Simmons Releases New Clothing Line

Former reality star and entrepreneur Angela Simmons is back at it again with a new extension of her brand. The fashionista has just released a teaser for her long-awaited clothing line Angela by Angela Simmons. Back in 2011, we blogged about her clothing line which was in the works.

Now, on her newly launched personal website Angela I Am, she's releases a teaser video for the collection, which seems to be a chic line of edgy meets sporty separates.

Check out the video:

Kudos to Angela for getting her collection off the ground!

Thoughts? See anything you guys love?

LBS Fashion: National Wear Red Day

Happy Friday guys! In partnership with The Heart Truth, an organization who's mission is geared towards extending awareness about the importance of heart health for women, today is National Wear Red Day! Above is a pic of me wearing my favorite red blazer from LBS Chic: Sneak Peek post. Not wearing red? No worries, there's still time to show your support.

Every February, LBS attends the Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection showing at NYFW and it warms our heart seeing celebrities pour out their support for national heart health awareness by strutting the runway in dresses donated by top-tier designers like Oscar de la Renta, DVF, Zac Posen and more.

As someone who's lost more than a few family members and friends to heart health issues, it's a cause that's very important to me and I'm sure it is for you guys as well. Wanna get involved in a fun way? Check out the Red Dress Yourself App on Facebook.

It showcases the celebrities from years' past parading down the runway in red dresses designed by well-known and respected designers. You can upload your own looks wearing red and contribute to the overall community. It also provides resources about heart disease and how you can take action toward having a healthy heart.

Get into some of my favorite red looks on celebs I love:

Angela Simmons in a sprawling red gown

Queen Bey post-Blue Ivy, in a LRD (little red dress)

Amber Riley in a figure-flattering red A-line dress

Chaka Khan at Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection - February 2012

Get into the National Wear Red Day spirit with a few of my favorite red items of the season - everything from a red lippie to an Alexander Wang:

How will you celebrate the day?

My Insta-Week 9.10.12

Happy New York Fashion Week folks! It's been a busy week. So much so that I almost forgot today was Monday! Here's what I've been getting into since NYFW started.

- I attented the Lucky FABB conference last Wednesday which was an amazing start to my NYFW. I got to hear from influencers like Rachel Zoe and Lauren Conrad. I also ran into some of my favorite fashion & beauty bloggers. It was a blast!

- Fashion's Night Out 2012 was a night to remember. Best part? Hearing Solange Knowles DJ live and sipping cocktails at my favorite designer DVF's store. Two of my faves under one roof? Priceless.

- My necklace is here! A few weeks ago, I ordered this @LoveBrownSugar necklace from Shame on Jane and it arrived right on time for Fashion Week! I've been getting so many compliments. LOVE it!

- Yesterday I co-hosted a NYFW Social Women brunch with Angela Simmons and Yoli of Yoli's Green Living. Pics from the brunch coming soon! It was a blast.

Make sure you're following me on Twitter @LoveBrownSugar and Instagram (username: LoveBrownSugar) for all the up to the minute nonsense I'm involved in this week. @ me so I know it's real!

Until next week! 

LBS Runway Report: Tadashi Shoji Spring 2013

 This season, Tadashi Shoji channeled Old Hollywood glam with a contemporary twist. As one of my favorite designers for women with curves, he once again proved that beauty has no size restrictions with his Spring 2013 collection. Tadashi churned out a host of red carpet contenders, playing with delicate lace, mesh and chiffon in a sophisticated yet youthful way. I absolutely adored the collection. Take a peek at some of the looks from Spring 2013:

Many of the pieces were marked by intricate embroidery and vibrant colors.

Even his little black dresses had special touches. How could the dress above look bad on anyone? Gorgeous!

I love that models walked the runway in flats. The dresses were that amazing. No heels necessary.

Lots of maxi dress moments at Tadashi Shoji this season. These looks gave me so much life.

I could so see this dress gracing the red carpet at the Oscars or the Golden Globes. Perfection!

At the show we ran into stylist to the stars June Ambrose sitting front row with her adorable mini-me.

And we bumped into the lovely Angela Simmons rocking a super cute studded bolero jacket, black bandage skirt and caged ankle strap heels - tres chic!

Cover Girls: Angela Simmons for EGL Magazine

Reality-star and entrepreneur Angela Simmons is on the cover of Everything Girls Love Magazine this month! She covers their July 2012 issue in all red everything and she looks stunning! Take a look...

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Flavor of Friday: Angela Simmons Launch, Jennifer Hudson for QVC, Kohls & Narciso

Lots going in the world of fashion & beauty this week. Check out the scoop from some of my favorite places around the web:

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News: Angela Simmons BIKINI with Indique Hair

This summer is already gearing up to be a hot one and on June 21st, the fun and fabness of summer will be officially here. Time to whip out the Bikini! And no, no need to get your tanning oil ready. Leader in virgin hair extensions, Indique Hair, is releasing their first celebrity collaboration ever, with young entrepreneur, reality star and fashion designer Angela Simmons. Together they've collaborated on a new line of summer-inspired extensions named BIKINI.

Cover Girls: Angela Simmons for Ladygunn Magazine

Angela Simmons steals the spotlight in this month's issue of LadyGunn Magazine. Though I've never picked up an issue, I might be heading to the store to grab one. These photos of Angela are gorgeous.

Love the playful texture of the editorial...

And the hair is flowing and radiant per usual. Loves it! 

BONUS: Just found this super cute video of Angela, her stylist Kanayo and her makeup artist Angel making over an NYC subway rider for BET's Rip The Runway 2012. Check it out below!

Image Source: TheYBF
Video Source: BET.com

Rachel Roy Fall/Winter 2012 Collection

On Monday, I had the pleasure of attending Rachel Roy's Fall/Winter 2012 collection presentation at the Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center. Not only was the collection absolutely amazing (when is it NOT amazing?), I also bumped into some awesome VIPs. Here's a recap:

Rachel's collection was dominated by a rich color palette of greens, plums and grays with subtle pops of jewel tones like cobalt blue and mustard.

She showed some chic and tailored must-haves for fall like fur vests, chunky knit cropped sweaters and ready-to-wear dresses. Also loved the accessories; wide brimmed felt hats wee definitely a recurring trend this season.

Designer Rachel Roy was on hand giving interviews, sporting her signature smoky eye and red lip.

Socialite Olivia Palermo showed up to support her friend Rachel. Was anyone else addicted to MTV's The City? I kinda want them to revive that show.

Rachel chatted it up with runway extraordinaire Miss Jay Alexander.

Beyonce's stylist Ty Hunter was in the building taking a look at the collection. Queen Bey may be sporting one of these looks sometime next fall. If she does, you saw it first here!

 I bumped into Ebony.com Style editor Geneva Thomas sporting her signature red lip.

Angela Simmons was in the building rocking a body-conscious Rachel Roy dress, which looked amazing on her.

Angela and I snapped a pic before I headed off to my next show.

Rachel's presentation was amazing. Can't wait to see what she has in store next season!

For more pics from the Rachel Roy F/W 2012 presentation, check the LoveBrownSugar Facebook page HERE.

Under The Tents: NYFW Day 4

Day 4 under the tents was one of my faves. I got a chance to see some of the best collections of the season that day. Starting from the top, here's what went down:

Under The Tents: NYFW Day 1

Yesterday was a whirlwind day. And fashion week is just getting started! Jesus be a fence. Take a look at what I got into yesterday:

Cover Girls: Angela Simmons for VIBE Magazine

 While she might not be on the cover, fashionista & footwear designer Angela Simmons is heating up the digital pages of VIBE.com with a new fall fashion spread. With NY Fashion Week under way, I'll be looking forward to bumping into Angela under the tents. Check out some of the super chic looks she rocked for VIBE:

Angela Simmons: Fashion Mogul On The Rise

Angela Simmons, Pastry chick and friend of LoveBrownSugar has evolved from just creating sneakers but preparing to launch her own fashion line. Though she hasn't released her line’s name as of yet, the young entrepreneur has shown her fans a few of her inspired pieces via Twitter. We gave them our stamp of approval. The design below on the left comes courtesy former Pastry designer Juan Vargas, who we caught up with during New York Fashion Week last September.

Nevertheless, Angela Simmons may have been M.I.A from the small screen but she's still been working hard to further her career in the fashion realm. Let’s start with her partnering up with Rocco Leo Gagliotti during Mercedes-Benz Spring 2012 Fashion Week to co-host Fashion News Live! Angela's task, along with Rocco is to give feedback on all the latest trends during NY Fashion Week. She'll talk to the editors and designers and interview them on their point of view about their collections. Angela has also teamed up with Jay Alexander (of America's Next Top Model fame) to give us her insights on the fabulous or just drab wardrobes off the runway. How dope is that? Be prepared for this young diva to hit you hard this year with her fabulous insights on fashion.

- Christine Vernon

BONUS: Check out our Fashion Week Diaries series with Angela Simmons during the S/S 2011 shows last year - so much fun!

Top 5 Looks: Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon

Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Tamera Mowry. Photos courtesy UPTOWNMagazine.com

 Yesterday in Tinseltown, Essence Magazine held their annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon. Featuring the top names in film, television & more, the occasion called for fierce ensembles in a ladies-who-lunch kinda way. Check out some of the highlights featuring my top 5 favorite looks of the event...

LBS Runway Report: Vivienne Tam

 This season was my first attending a preview of Vivienne Tam's collection. I was more than overjoyed to receive an invite considering I've always loved her line. So it was no surprise that her Fall 2011 collection was one of my favorites of the season. She took it back to her roots and incorporated a balance of ancient and modern Chinese inspirations. Her pieces were detailed and artful but still very wearable.

June Ambrose, Deborah Cox at Vivienne Tam Fall 2011

After the show, I bumped into Deborah Cox and June Ambrose. I happened to land a seat right behind the two of them during the show. Lovely ladies they are. June had her mini-me aka her daughter in tow. How adorable is she!

Cynthia Bailey, model & reality star Real Housewives of Atlanta

I also caught a glimpse of Cynthia Bailey of Real Housewives of Atlanta. In true ATL fashion, she was sporting a colorful dress and wide-brimmed hat. Gotta love those housewives!

Me & Angela Simmons

Backstage I caught up with my girl Angela Simmons, who expressed that she absolutely loved Vivienne Tam's collection. She also mentioned that she was headed to Las Vegas for the MAGIC trade shows to help promote the Pastry Collection. She's someone I truly admire for putting in work. When you have a dream, no matter how famous/rich you are, you still have to work to keep it alive. Check out Angela's Fashion Week Diaries feature with LoveBrownSugar last season. It's one of my faves!

Here she is being interviewed by my girl Elaine Welteroth of Ebony Magazine. Elaine is so gorge, don't you love her frames? I snapped pics of her for LoveBrownSugar's Street Style last season.

Shoutout to my girls Kanayo Ebi and Tamar Bazin who I bumped into backstage as well. They're part of Angela's fab team - love those ladies!