NYFW Fall/Winter 2012 Runway Report

Hey loves! I whipped up a Runway Recap for VIBE Vixen featuring all my favorite shows during New York Fashion Week. My favorite collections came from designers like Rachel Roy, Nanette Lepore, Tracy Reese and a slew of others. Here's a snippet from the article:

New York Fashion Week came and went like a winter boo during cuffing season. Though we’re already runway-stalking London Fashion Week, we can’t help but stop and reflect on all the amazing American collections we drooled over for Fall/Winter 2012. In true Vixen fashion, we laughed, we cried, we gagged and we even broke a few stilettos running in and out of the #NYFW tents for a taste of next season’s trends. We saw everything from 70′s retro glam to sultry sophisticated chic. 

Check out my full NYFW Runway Recap at VIBE Vixen! 

Fierce or Foolish: Tika Sumpter in Tracy Reese

 I absolutely love this look on Tika Sumpter. She showed up to the CFDA Awards yesterday evening donning this Tracy Reese floor length lace number.  I think she looks stunning. I'm always gawking at Tika's beautiful complexion and well-suited makeup look. Might have to reach out to her about her makeup faves. Stay tuned.

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Kickin' It: Behind the Scenes at BET's Rip the Runway

 A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending BET's Rip The Runway taping which is actually airing tonight at 9pm. As BET is my former employer (worked there in 2009) I couldn't miss out on covering this one. Some people attend these specials for the celeb spotting or the live performances. With me, it's all about the fashion...

Hosted by the adorable Pooch Hall and everyone's fave black Barbie Nicki Minaj - strange pairing, I know - BET's Rip the Runway was filled with the best in urban fashions and music. I have to say the most entertaining parts of the show were Nicki Minaj's costume changes! She went from typical "tight bodysuit & pink wig" Nicki to....

..."hot mama in a hot pink dress" to "classy and refined" Nicki Minaj. I was pleasantly surprised at her range of attire. Shoutout to her stylist Fatima B. for keeping us interested throughout the show!

Anyway, it was a good time. One of my fave designers Tracy Reese showed her Spring 2010 collection along with an array of other talented designers. Anyway, I had an awesome time. 

Be sure to tune in tonight at 10/9c for the full show. For more information, check BET.com

LoveBrownSugar Fashion Week Coverage: Tracy Reese

Tracy Reese Fall 2010

 I must say the Tracy Reese show was one I was most excited about this season. I've always been an admirer of Tracy Reese, being a young black designer in an industry dominated by fashion heads not quite her color. I've come up reading articles about her in Essence and watching people interview her on TV about her success. Needless to say, it was an absolute pleasure to be invited. Below are some show highlights:

I loved the styling at Tracy Reese. She used these amazing chunky oversized scarves to adorn each look. I thought the textures and the fabrics were spot-on for fall/winter. Lots of plush knits, great fur pieces and beautiful prints...

Backstage at Tracy Reese, I caught up with darling beauties - Georgie Badiel and Ariel Meredith. Two of the brown girls seen prancing down the runway at Tracy Reese.

 I recognized Georgie from the Arise runways on Saturday night - she confirmed for me that she did walk. She was also the cover girl for the Arise Magazine May 2009 issue:

 More celebs I spotted backstage at Tracy Reese and after the show:

On the left, Julia Stiles and Kristen Bell backstage at Tracy Reese. On the right, petite and lovely Adrienne Bailon formerly of 3LW and well-known as one of the sassy Cheetah Girls. This Tracy Reese printed dress is divine on her.

I also had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Jacque Reid of Let's Talk About Pep. She's gorgeous - inside & out. 

For more pictures from the Tracy Reese Fall 2010 Collection showing, view my album HERE.