Confessions of a Shopaholic: Take a Bow

This week's obsession is unexpected but oh so good. I'm normally not a huge fan of H&M jewelry, but recently I stumbled on an amazing find - the oversized bow ring pictured above. Retailing at only $5.95, I had to stop myself from throwing 10 of them onto the register...just for the hell of it...because they're less than six dollars!

 I think the bow and excessive diamonds on this are super sweet. And the extra large size makes it look like a double finger ring to me. You guys know I'm obsessed with those. What do you think - too big or just right?

Links à la Mode

Special thanks to Independent Fashion Bloggers for featuring me in their weekly roundup! It's my first time and I'm absolutely honored to be included...

Coats on!

Edited by: Florrie Clarke of Intrinsically Florrie

Change is literally in the air, bringing with it the cold and rain that requires a wardrobe transition. I must confess to being ill prepared myself and as a consequence have been drenched in the freezing cold. Time to get out your boots and coat because fall is well and truly here. I may stick stubbornly to my floral dresses all year round, but the difference is in the layers. So I'm on the look out for fabulous tights and there are a couple of lovely posts to help me choose or even DIY my own style.

Links à la Mode: October 14th

• Beautifully Invisible: The Art of Fashion Photography, as told by guest contributor Casee Marie
• Best of bklyn: A guide to looking great on rainy days.
• Broke & Beautiful: Kelli Murray proves that fashion and style are both forms of art.
• Clothed Much: Blogging tips I've learned after a year and a half of blogging
• Dramatis Personae: If I Were Another Person- What would you wear if you were someone else?
• Forever Amber: My discovery of style blogging has also led to a discovery of places around my town that I didn't even know existed
• Grit and Glamour: Friend Friday: Sticks, Stones, Comments, Criticism, and Kindness
• Independent Fashion Bloggers: Bloggers Talk Monetizing Sites
• Intrinsically Florrie: A backstage look at the London Season debutantes of 2010 at the Queen Charlotte's Ball, featuring Pronovias wedding dresses and Mikimoto jewelry.
• Leia's Delights: Tutorial on how to enhance curly/wavy hair
• Love Brown Sugar: Why spend your hard-earned dollars on trends that will fade away next season? A Guide To Thrifting Trends
• Make the World a Prettier Place: A selection of beautiful vintage-inspired dresses
• Malvestida: I came across the idea of making a photoshoot about two of the things I love the most: music and fashion.
• Oranges and Apples: Beauty Essentials: Nivea Creme
• Other Dutch Animals: Mad men and English women: reject the high maintenance of the past and do vintage your way
• Skinny Purse: How To Wear Tights - Fall's Essential Foundation Garment
• Shrimp Salad Circus: Get that extra mile out of your tights with seven fun and fashionable DIY projects!
• Style Eyes: Sustainable Clothing - Progress by the UK high street and online retailers since the launch of the sustainable clothing action plan
• The Citizen Rosebud: The story a a couple of backhanded compliments
• The Coveted: Is it Fall Yet? What to wear in transitional weather.
• The New Professional: DIY: Turn an A-line into a pencil skirt.

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Pink Velvet Breast Cancer Awareness Giveaway

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Pink Velvet Designs has teamed up with LoveBrownSugar.com to offer an exclusive giveaway just for you! The lovely designer behind Pink Velvet has designed the specialty chain link charm bracelet pictured below, with 20% of proceeds of each sale going to Breast Cancer research...

Pink Velvet for a Pink Cause Charm Bracelets, $25-$30.

 The design features chain links in GOLD or SILVER with pink interlocking ribbon and the Breast Cancer Awareness charm. 

 The single chain link retails at only $25.00 and the double chain link is $30.00. 

 Check out the Pink Velvet Designs website for further details and to purchase and support the cause!

In addition to one lovely reader winning this exclusive designed charm bracelet, LoveBrownSugar is kicking off a special #FollowForCharity promotion via Twitter. For each new Twitter follower @LoveBrownSugar

acquires between today and Friday, October 15th at 9pm, we'll be DONATING $1 TOWARDS BREAST CANCER RESEARCH!

RULES:
1. Comment below with the following: Why is Breast Cancer Awareness important to you?
2. Follow @LoveBrownSugar on Twitter and RT my #followforcharity tweets.

NOTE: You don't HAVE to be on Twitter to participate! Just make sure you comment below, and tell your friends via Facebook or Email about the promotion! The more followers I get, the more I'll donate. Results will be announced on Monday, October 18th. Happy BCA Month!

Style Candy: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pretty in Proactivity by CeCeSoChic featuring miu shoes 

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, today's Style Candy is pink-inspired and dedicated to all the breast cancer survivors and individuals touched by the disease. Stay tuned for a HUGE giveaway promotion LoveBrownSugar.com is hosting with Pink Velvet Designs in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The giveaway kicks off TOMORROW!! Hint: It involves jewelry...

 

LoveBrownSugar Feature: Lovelyish.com Style Challenge

 Hey loves! I am honored to announce I'm taking part in Lovelyish.com's first ever Style Challenge! This first challenge was issued by the editors at Lovelyish to a select group of bloggers who contribute to the site. We were each asked to style our favorite pair of winter boots with an outfit. Given my obsession with the military trend, I styled myself in the military jacket and utility boots below...

Lover Not a Fighter

This season's emphasis on military chic - I'm into it. You won't find me on a real battlefield, but these city streets can definitely be a war zone...

Pictured above is the same military jacket I posted about in my Guide To Thrifting Trends. I scored this sucker for only $5.99. Tip for military jacket thrifting: look for unique detailing...

Military Jacket: Thrifted. Top: Forever 21. Leggings: H&M. Utility Boots: Anne Michelle. Jesus Piece: Forever 21. Silver Cuff: Street Vendor. Turquoise Ring: Street Vendor (posted about HERE). Quilted Bag: Thrifted.

Photography by Tia Hendricks

Fierce or Foolish: Naturi at Divas Simply Singing

Naturi Naughton, Beverly Hills, CA

  On Saturday night, Sheryl Lee Ralph hosted the 20th Annual Divas Simply Singing concert in Beverly Hills; a benefit concert that helps support HIV/AIDS research and social awareness. Actress and former 3LW member Naturi Naughton showed up to the event wearing the above sequinned gown and metallic heels. What do you guys think of the look? Is it too old? Too much sequins? Soundoff below!

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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.