LoveBrownSugarTV: Summer Trends 2012

Last night I had the opportunity to host a live chat with Wave45 TV all about Summer Trends of 2012. It was my very first time doing a livestream so I was a little nervous (and slightly awkward) but I had a great time overall! If you'd like to see what I discussed, you can watch it below. I'll be doing a chat like this with Wave45 on a biweekly basis so stay tuned for upcoming topics. Also, if there's anything you guys would like to see me talk about in future livestream shows, let me know in the comments section:

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LBS Luxe List: Top 10 Statement Jewels For Spring

There's nothing I love better in the spring & summer than a simple maxi dress, a great transitional jacket in denim or leather and amazing accessories to top it off. It's the ultimate fool-proof ensemble! The coolest thing about a statement piece, is that it does the talking for you. Here are 10 conversation pieces you should add to your arsenal:

LBS Luxe List: 10 Spring Shoe Styles I Adore

The weather is warming up here on the East Coast! You know what that means. Time for rising hemlines and open toe shoes! This week, I'm giving you guys a taste of what I'm excited for in stores this season. Look out for my LBS Luxe List Spring Fashion guides all week long, from my favorite carry-alls to the best spring bling! As a shoe fanatic, I had to start with footwear. So here are the Top 10 Spring Shoes that I can't wait to slip on:

Confessions of a Shopaholic: House of Deréon S/S 2012

After 8 years in the fashion biz, Beyoncé & Tina Knowles' ready-to-wear line House of Deréon is still going strong. Introduced to the chic streets in 2004, I've been following the line since it's humble beginnings. In fact, I coined the term "Fierce or Foolish" for LoveBrownSugar's celebrity fashion posts, based on this House of Deréon lookbook post way back in 2009 - isn't that crazy? Good times...

Yes, post baby Blue Ivy, Beyonce is back on the grind releasing projects and I have to say I'm impressed at this season's lineup. I scooped these images from the House of Dereon S/S 2012 collection over at Concrete Loop (thanks Angel!)

Take a look at the pieces:

I'm absolutely loving the pattern-lined pink blazer and the sorbet-colored cutout dress. Give me NOW!

Head to www.HouseofDereon.com for information about the collection!

Thoughts? Fierce or Foolish?

BONUS: Check out the Lookbook Video below:

3 Lessons Diane von Furstenberg Taught Me

My third day under the tents had to be one of the most rewarding days of my entire life. I guess for the past few days I've been trying to find ways to truly sum up my sentiments in a blog post. But words can't express how completely honored I was on that day, to be in the Theatre at Lincoln Centre for the Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2012 runway show. It was an absolute dream come true, and I'll explain why...

Under The Tents: NYFW Day 3

On day three under the NYFW tents, I had the experience of a lifetime. If you follow me on Twitter, you probably heard me gagging about it the entire day. I finally got a chance to experience first-hand a DVF collection viewing. As one of my top three favorite designers, words can't express how amazing this was for me. I mean, I was geeked! I'm bubbling over with excitement just thinking about it, but let's start from the top of the day.