LoveBrownSugar Chic: Parking Lot Pocahontas

The weather's been unbelievably beautiful in NYC this week. So I decided to celebrate with a mini dress and fun accessories.

Most people think graffiti is dirty, but I actually think it gives the city character. Graffiti-covered walls are my favorite backdrop for shoots.

I paired this LOFT Tiered Lace Dress ($98) with my favorite bright-colored accessories for a fun spring/summer look.

This Bongo Neon pink crossbody bag I scored at the Kmart Fashion Remix Challenge. I paired the outfit with my new turquoise Minnetonka flats (similar here).

I'm obsessed with super long finger rings. I scored the one above at H&M for only $9.95. 

My nails are Color Club in "Tweet Me" ($8.00).

This statement necklace is from H&M as well. RiRi Woo is on the lips!

Dress c/o LOFT [buy it here] | Necklace & Ring: H&M | Shoes: Minnetonka, bought at Marshall's [similar here] | Bag c/o Kmart [similar here] | Watch c/o Caravelle by Bulova | Bangles: Forever 21

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Kickin' It: Kmart Fashion Remix Challenge

A few weeks back, the lovely folks at Kmart invited me to their Tribeca studio to take part in the Kmart Fashion #MoneyCantBuyStyle Remix Challenge. Hosted by fashion expert and Fashion Police co-host George Kotsiopoulos, each blogger invited was asked to create a head-to-toe look using the Jaclyn Smith utility shirt and either pieces from the Kmart wardrobe or pieces of your own.

We were allowed to pick from any of the colors above. Given my obsession with turquoise, I opted for the solid one!

There were alot of really fun options to choose from. Everything from patterned pants to bright-colored skinny jeans. To truly display my personal style, I decided to stick with the leather mini-dress I wore to the event and layer that with the Jaclyn Smith utility shirt and a fun neon pink Bongo crossbody bag.

The photos for the event were taken by famed photographer Chris Heads. He's awesome, I felt like a superstar!

Me being silly! He told me to show off my cool henna forearm tattoo. So much fun!

I had a blast at Kmart's Remix Challenge. Considering I've never been a fan of Kmart's style selections, I have to say that going to the Remix Challenge really opened up my eyes to all the cool pieces they have to offer these days. Everything from staples like oxfords and denim skinnies, to patterned tops and stylish mini-dresses. Kudos to them for upping the style factor and keeping it affordable for budget fashionistas nationwide.

To take the #MoneyCantBuyStyle challenge yourself (and for the chance to win a $500 shopping spree   or Grand Prize trip to NYC) enter HERE at Kmart's Facebook Page.

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NEWS: Nicki Minaj To Launch Fashion Line With Kmart

Everyone's favorite gritty glam hip-hop Barbie Nicki Minaj is on the brink of a major fashion deal. What has been rumored for some time now has recently been confirmed. Nicki Minaj is officially designing a mass-consumer fashion collection with Kmart. 

All you die-hard "Barbz" out there who are Minaj super-stans, you're in luck! The wacky and uber talented rapper and fashion icon is in the process of developing a new collection with Kmart which will release sometime this year.

About the collaboration, Nicki Minaj says "I am so excited to work with this iconic, mass retailer and to bring affordable fashion to my beautiful barbz all across the US."

The collection will be designed and developed by Nicki Minaj to reflect her personality and distinctive style. I'm seeing loads of bubblegum pink, lace and wacky color combinations. Think Betsey Johnson gone hood-hop glam. Can't wait to see what's in store!

Would you purchase a piece from a Nicki Minaj x Kmart collab? Soundoff below!