Flavor of Friday: MAC Viva Glam, Miu Miu Jewels & More

Happy Friday folks! Here's the tea with fashion, beauty & lifestyle this week:

Everyone's favorite barbie Nicki Minaj has partnered up with MAC once again to support their Viva Glam collection. All proceeds of the collection go toward supporting HIV/AIDS research. The lipstick and lipglass are available from February 9, 2013 to August 2013 and retail at $15 each.

Get the full story here at Glamazons Blog

It's officially the Holidays. The notorious time of the year when physical, mental and emotional health are incredibly important. Whether you're chowing down on Mama's mac & cheese or reminscing about loved ones who aren't with you during this holiday season, make sure your health is in a good place. New website Black Health Matters targets relevant issues about health & wellness.

Get into Black Health Matters HERE!

I'll never forget my first pair of high-end designer shoes. It was a pair of Miu Miu patent leather Mary Janes and I purchased them using my employee discount as intern at Saks 5th Avenue. Sigh...the good old days. Anyway, it's safe to say I'm a STAN of Miu Miu and I hava been for years. The line, a trendier younger sister to Prada, has just recently explanded to included glitzy jewels and baubles. I'm living and dying.

Get the full scoop on the new collection at The Fashion Bomb.

NYC-based divas, one of my curly-haired staple brands SheaMoisture is back for a second year hosting a Bryant Park Holiday Shop. They're offering personalized hair and skin consultations, expert styling and grooming services, specials, giveaways and fun events from now until December 16th. 3 products for $25 (products regularly $9.99 each) and bar soap: 3 for $10 (soaps regularly $4.99).

My girl Jenell Stewart from KinkyCurlyCoilyMe.com will be there on December 15th 3PM-7PM hosting the shop, so make sure you stop by!

Enjoy your weekend guys!

Flavor of Friday: Books, Biker Jackets & Beauty

Happy Friday y'all! As the month of "Thanks" is officially closing, I must say I'm thankful and proud to be part of a community of bloggers who go beyond the "blogger" title and truly inspire with their power moves. They're multi-talented, entrepreneurial, smart, and beautiful. An amazing representation of what women of color can do and who we can be. So, this "Flavor of Friday" is dedicated to them.

You Go, Girl

HUGE Congratulations to my girl Curly Nikki on the launch of her newest endeavor. Ms. Nikki Walton is now officially an author! Her new book "Better Than Good Hair" is now available for Presale HERE. She's also running an amazing giveaway for those who show their support - a Nook Color each week for 8 weeks and 2 iPad Minis. Find out more deets about that HERE. I put in my entry. (Who doesn't want an iPad Mini in life??). Congrats to Nikki - can't wait to check out her book!

Showing my support for Nikki's new book

She Can Transform Ya

You know those friends you constantly look to for inspiration? Everything they wear just seems to flow so eloquently and they're talented beyond words? Yep, that's my blogger boo Jessie Adore. Get into her. Aside from the fact that we're West Harlem neighbors, Jessie has the flyest style and the most amazing pieces in her closet. But wait...there's more! She actually designs - jewelry and now clothes. The latest of Jessie's creations is this 6-in-1 Transformer Jacket ($385) that is a convertible biker jacket that just...rocks.

There are no words. I'm putting in my pre-order asap. She's making these babies by hand and only in limited quantities so run, don't walk, to her inbox to place your order.

Place your order HERE!

Beauty & Brains

If you're in the NYC area on December 5th, you MUST check out an amazing event being hosted by my girl Renae Bluitt of In Her Shoes Blog called "The Beauties & Brains Behind The Brands". Some of my favorite female entrepreneurs will be in attendance - Lisa Price of Carol's Daughter, Ginger & Liz of the eponymous nail lacquer line, Tia Williams of TheFlyCut, Tricia-Lee of Polish Bar Brooklyn and more. Alot of power in one fab place.

To purchase tickets, click here!

Go Glamazon, Go

Huge kudos to one of my fave bloggers Jessica Andrews of Glamazons Blog. We'll be seeing her pretty face on the blog more often now that she's opening up the site to include more outfit posts. I remember back when LoveBrownSugar first started and I was petrified of posting outfits and beauty tutorials for the world to see, but I really think it has enhanced my site overall despite my anxiety and fear of judgment. So happy to see more of us bloggers with different body types and styles embracing our style and showcasing it for the world to see.

Click over and leave a comment on her "Maxi Skirt in the Winter" look. (Tell her I sent you!)

Shop "LoveBrownSugar" Nail Lacquer

My LoveBrownSugar for LiSi Cosmetics Lacquer is still available on PRESALE guys! I started shipments this week and I'm quickly blowing through inventory (as in, I'll be sold out by next week and awaiting a new shipment!).

Get your BOTTLE HERE before they sell out! I appreciate your support!

I hope you guys had a faboosh November! I know posts on the site have slowed down a tad, but I promise it's for good reason. Next month and the impending year of 2013 are going to be amazing for LBS. Can't wait to show you guys all that's in store. 

In the meantime, what bloggers/blogs are you guys thankful for? Need to add a few more to my reader so put me on in the comments section below... 

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