25 Days of LoveBrownSugar: Day 6

It's Monday and we're back on again for 25 Days of LoveBrownSugar! Today's giveaway features one of our favorite sponsors - Iyoba Body Essentials. Today's winner will get a special Spicy Carmel gift package. Sugary sweet caramel, vanilla bean, clove and cinnamon come together to create what Iyoba calls spicy carmel.  This set includes: 4oz  Spicy Carmel Whipped Body Butter, 8oz  Spicy Carmel Milk Bath, 8oz  Spicy Carmel Brown Sugar Scrub, 5oz  Honey Oatmeal Soap. Be sure you sign up for LoveBrownSugar’s Newsletter and Comment Below for your chance to win!

Congratulations Jac from DirtyShinyPretty! You've won the Kim Kardashian Fragrance giveaway. Please email luvbrownsugar@gmail.com to claim your prize.

LoveBrownSugar's Christmas Wishlist

It's Monday and I'm sad that the weekend is over, so I'm giving myself permission to be a little selfish today. Instead of posting a Holiday Gift Guide, which I will most likely have for you later this week, I've decided to indulge you all on what I personally want this holiday season. Holla if you agree! Here's my 2nd Annual Top 10 Christmas Wishlist:

10. Polaroid Instant Camera

I think it’s so great that Polaroid has relaunched the classic instant cameras and made them better than ever. This Polaroid Two version is super sleek but still offers the same functionality we know and love. 

9. Pink 4 Friday

 Call me corny, but I'm jumping on the Pink Friday bandwagon. Aside from my love/hate relationship with Nicki Minaj, which this week happens to be on '"love", I think it's so clever that she's managed to capitalize on her overuse of the color pink in the form of this new MAC lipstick. I'm also determined to get my hand out because it's been SOLD OUT for the past two Fridays.

8. Oyin Handmade Beauty Products

So I’ve been all over Youtube and natural hair sites combing through product reviews for the natural-haired gals and this brand seems to be a favorite. Based in Baltimore, Oyin Handmade has a collection of all-natural hair products that apparently smell amazing and do wonders for dry curls. Can’t wait to get my hands on these…

7. Chrisette Michele Album 

Love this girl, need I say more? She’s beautiful, sassy and classy; three things every lady should be. Plus she represents for us curvy girls in such a positive light. Definitely need this album before the year is up…

6. ASOS poncho

 I've been on the hunt for the perfect printed knit poncho. ASOS has a really great selection. Love this Aztec printed one in camel. 

5. Turban Prints

 Because I've become obsessed with turbans (Youtube tutorial coming soon), I've learned the funkier the print the cooler the look. Hence, I'm on the hunt for great fabrics sorta like the one Solange is pictured in above.

4. Boxing Kitten Dress

  I’ve been an avid Boxing Kitten fan for a few years now. I love how they’ve taken traditional fabrics and shaped them to today’s trendy silhouettes. Plus the owner Maya Lake is super cool and so down to earth.Oh, and random fact: that lovely lady above happens to be Liz of Ginger & Liz. Just to put a face to a name since I'm always raving about them.

3. Flipcam 

 Aside from my current obsession with Youtube, these flipcams are just perfect for capturing those once-in-a-lifetime moments. And celebrity interviews for you lovelies to see! 

2. Jeffrey Campbell Litas

This shoe might be my most lusted-after item the entire season. They’re amazing and everything I love in a trendy shoe. Show-stopping, platform, and comfy! Sigh, Jeff Campbell, how I love thee…

1. Michael Kors Watch

So I’ve been feigning over these Michael Kors watches for about a year now. IT was even on my Christmas Wishlist last year! I still haven’t gotten my hands on one, but hopefully this year I’ll find it under the Christmas tree. It’s just…perfect. Love it!

What’s on your Christmas Wishlist? Soundoff below!

25 Days of LoveBrownSugar: Day 3

 Welcome to Day 3 of 25 Days of LoveBrownSugar! Today's giveaway features the reality star everyone has a love/hate relationship with - Kim Kardashian!  Kim recently released her new trademark scent filled with voluptuous floral notes that capture the many facets of her personality: captivating, undeniably feminine, and sensual. Make sure you sign up for LoveBrownSugar’s Newsletter and Comment Below for your chance to win!

P.S. Congratulations to LBS reader Vonnie of SocialiteDreams who won the June Jacobs Spa Collection Face Travel Kit from yesterday! Please email luvbrownsugar@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Fierce or Foolish: Kelly Rowland at Art Basel Miami

Kelly Rowland was spotted out in Miami last night donning a sheer cropped top, tights and a beanie. I really love this cropped top on her but I can't honestly say I like her pairing it with a beanie. Don't get me wrong, I love a good hat in the winter months, but I feel like it doesn't quite mesh well with the rest of the outfit. 

What's your verdict? Fierce or Foolish?

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25 Days of LoveBrownSugar: Day 2

It's Day 2 of 25 Days of LoveBrownSugar! Today's giveaway features the quintessential package for the traveling girl who likes to keep up appearances. The June Jacobs Spa Collection Face Traveling Kit retails at $100 and features a collection of paraben and preservative free treatments with a powerful patent pending blend of white, red and green tea extracts combined with goji berry, pomegranate and grapeseed extracts to help neutralize free radicals, protect skin from environmental toxins and combat the signs of premature aging. Make sure you sign up for LoveBrownSugar’s Newsletter and Comment Below for your chance to win. 

Congratulations to LBS reader Sarajane who won the Gossip Girl Season 3 DVD collection from yesterday! Please email luvbrownsugar@gmail.com to claim your prize.

25 Days of LoveBrownSugar: Day 1

For the first rendition of 25 Days of LoveBrownSugar, I’m doing a double whammy and giving away two things at once. Those of you who are loyal Gossip Girl followers, you’re in for a treat! I’m giving away one copy of the complete third season! Just make sure you sign up for LoveBrownSugar’s Newsletter and Comment Below for your chance to win.

Also Congratulations to Lish who won the ShopSwagg NYC giveaway! Please email me at luvbrownsugar@gmail.com to claim your tickets. They will be available for you at the venue this evening.

Introducing...Cece's Curls

Age 4, Pre-relaxer

So last week I announced on Twitter and on this Solange post that I made the big move to chop off my relaxer and rock out with my natural curls. Major right? It's taking me a while to get used to having short hair after having long extensions for so long but it's growing on me. I won't go into a long exhaustive explanation of my hair journey (I'll probably make a Youtube video or something) but I will tell you that this isn't the first time I've gone natural. I got my first relaxer at about 9 or 10 years old and after that up until my High School Senior Prom, I relaxed my hair religiously every 6 weeks. Once I got to college, I didn't feel like dealing with the maintenance or the monetary commitment so I chopped it off. It grew out beautifully.Then I had a relapse and relaxed it again in May 2009.

April 2010

 Yikes! 4 years worth of curls, gone! Well I'm back at it again. When I chopped off my hair in 2006 there weren't really any forums or websites except Nappturality.com so I wasn't vewry informed.This time I've been armed with hours of Youtube tutorials and cutesy sites like MoptopMaven, CurlyNikki and KisforKinky to keep me occupied. Anyway, my first "hair video: should be up on Youtube within the next week so all you natural gals who care to listen can follow me on there. I'll post updates and product reviews to LoveBrownSugar every once in a while, but I promise it won't take over...

November 2010

What do you guys think of the new style? Hit me!

Welcome to 25 Days of LoveBrownSugar!

 I am incredibly proud and excited to announce a new giveaway series LoveBrownSugar.com is hosting for the month of December. Starting on December 1st going until Christmas Day, LoveBrownSugar will be giving away one awesome gift each day! Get into the Holiday spirit my loves because I've roped in some amazing product sponsors for these holiday gifts. From notable beauty products and fashion accessories, to popular DVDs and event tickets. Check back once a day at 2PM this month for your chance to win!

Eligibility
1. Sign up for LoveBrownSugar.com's Newsletter. Click HERE to sign up.
2. Comment on the giveaway and you're automatically entered for it!

Note: There is no limit to the amount of times you can win. Comment everyday and if you happen to win 5 times, that's your luck! Also, there will be a few exclusive Facebook-only and Twitter-only prizes throughout the month so make sure you're following me on both. Twitter peeps, hit me up with the hashtag #25DaysofLBS if you see something you love.

Good luck and Happy Holidays from LoveBrownSugar! (See you at 2PM)