LoveBrownSugar Chic: NYFW S/S 2013 Day 1

Sigh. This week has been so busy I haven't even had a chance to take outfit photos. The horror! Here's a quick glimpse of my outfit if choice for Day 1 of NYFW:

I rocked this outfit because A) It was functional (chunky wedges are NECESSARY during NYFW and especially during Fashion's Night Out) and b) I don't normally mix prints. So instead of playing it safe, I thought I would set the bar high for day one and try something new. At the prodding of my buddy Jessica of Glamazons Blog, I decided to pair polka dots, lace, leopard and quilted leather "at the same damn time." C) I LOVE this backpack. I live in it. Shoutout to my school days!

Top: Forever 21 (only $20!) | Shorts: H&M (similar here) | Shoes: Forever 21 | Bag: Forever 21 | Necklace c/o Stella & Dot | Snake Cuff: H&M | Ring: Street Vendor

Thoughts? Would you try mixing prints?

Get The Look:

LoveBrownSugar Chic: All In The Pleat

I was playing around in my room taking test shots before snapping this outfit. Two of my recent finds. Two new wardrobe staples - the tribal top and the pleated skirt.

So happy I can finally get my hair up in a top knot. I used the sock bun method. Tutorial coming soon on how I do mine.

Hair & Makeup

I went for a shimmery eye and a matte red lip. Tomorrow I'm going to post a mini how-to on products I used to achieve this look so stay tuned.

Nails

Last week I got minx done at Channing in the City's 2 Year Anniversary Party. The lovely ladies of Nail Taxi hooked me up. My first time getting a full set of minx and I really like it!

The Look

I paired the look with my favorite jewelry and a pair of wedge booties.

Top: Forever 21 (similar one for under $20 here). Skirt: H&M (similar one here and cognac version here for only $64). Wedges: Forever 21 (similar here for only $40). Watch: Michael Kors. Wrap Bracelet: Linea Pelle.

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LoveBrownSugar Chic: NYFW Day 1

I wanted to be comfortable and light on the first day, so I opted for loose silhouettes and wedge heels.

LoveBrownSugar Chic: Backyardigan

There's something about a floral romper that makes me giddy. You may have seen me sporting one here and in one of my very first street style posts ever - here.

The Sweet Escape

Took some test shots the other day before a shoot and Tia insisted I take them out on the fire escape. From time to time I come out here to think and just breathe.

Introducing...Shoe Candy!

I have to admit, I have a bit of a problem. Accessories are my weakness, shoes are my Achilles heel (no pun intended). So if I obsess every now and then, bare with me. I'm in love...

 These babies I snatched up at Forever21 this past weekend. I tweeted about them on Saturday. Apparently they are actually Miu Miu knockoffs...pretty damn good ones I must say considering the F21 pair are $25.80 and the originals are $590:

 (From left: Forever 21, $25.80. Miu Miu, $590)

Anyway, I plan to debut them during fashion week if the powers-that-be don't frown on me for wearing F21 knockoffs *shrugs*. In the store, I contemplated getting the black pair on the left with tiny white polka dots, but decided the floral ones were more fun and adventurous...

So, it has come to my attention that many of you beauties are shoe aficianados like myself.  For those of you who share my insanity for shoes, now YOU can contribute to LoveBrownSugar! Starting this week, I'll be featuring all of YOUR favorite shoes in a column called "Shoe Candy". Each week, you'll have a chance to submit pictures of your favorite shoes (from cell phone pics you snapped in the store to outfit pics you snapped on your digicam) and readers will vote on the best shoe pic of the week. Best part of the deal? The highest rated shoe pics win a FREE PAIR OF SHOES!!! In the words of Rachel Zoe, "I die!"

Here's what to do:

1. Email LUVBROWNSUGAR@GMAIL.COM with a picture of your fave shoe of the moment.
2. Be sure to include your Name, City, and website/twitter handle/anything online you can be identified with (so I can shout you out!)
3. Tell your friends to VOTE VOTE VOTE for your chance to win a FREE pair of shoes!

Can't wait to see your submissions!