25 Days of LoveBrownSugar Is Back!

Guess what's back for the second year in a row? 25 Days of LoveBrownSugar!

 

For those of you who weren't subscribers last December, you guys are in for a treat! Last year, to celebrate the holidays, and as a huge "Thank You" to all the lovely readers who supported me throughout the year, I hosted a full month of daily giveaways. This year, 25 Days of LoveBrownSugar is back and it's better than EVER!

From fab fashion goodies to glam accessories and beauty must-haves I'll be giving away everything a girl could want under her Xmas tree this year. Starting on December 1st going until Christmas Day, LoveBrownSugar will give host one special giveaway each day. Check back once a day at 11AM this month for your chance to win!

Eligibility
1. Sign up for LoveBrownSugar.com's Newsletter. Click HERE to sign up.
2. You must be following @LoveBrownSugar on Twitter and/or 'like' LoveBrownSugar on Facebook
3. Some giveaways will have special instructions so stay tuned to find out how to WIN BIG!

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 along 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 11AM)

Cece's Curls: My First Blowout at Hair Rules Salon

Last month, when I found out I would be co-hosting an afterparty/cocktail with Curly Nikki (HERE), I knew I wanted to really jazz up my style with a fierce 'do. Since going natural back in November 2010, I had devoted myself to keeping my hair free of heat for an entire year to allow it to grow. Well, I made it! And to celebrate, I went to curly hair expert Dickey of Hair Rules Salon.

My inspiration for the evening was fierce natural diva Tracee Ellis Ross:

Confessions of a Shopaholic: Top 5 Cyber Monday Deals

For those of you who ventured out at the crack of dawn (literally) on Friday for the in-store Black Friday frenzy, I tip my hats to you. I do hope that you didn't have to endure the grueling agony I experienced that day. Yes, I'm dramatic. No, I didn't lose a loved one. But I did lose some valuable merchandise and for that, I'm thoroughly disappointed. Sadly, a bag of my just-purchased goods was stolen from me on Black Friday. Blame it on being in a crowded mall at midnight when the masses were out. But those goods are long gone, and so is my once undying love for Black Friday. I'm now happily a fan of Cyber Monday. I'd much rather do my in-store shopping when the crazies aren't running rampant. With that, here's my Top 5 List of Cyber Monday deals I think you guys will care about:

LoveBrownSugar's 2011 Holiday Wishlist

These are the goodies I hope I find under my tree this year. From Beyonce's smooth moves to Jimmy Choo's signature scent, here's all I want for Christmas besides my two front teeth...

1. Jimmy Choo fragrance, Saks.com, $70.00
2. Cambridge Satchel in Fluro Yellow, Cambridge Satchel, $155.00
3. Nikon 1 J1 Camera, Nikon, $641.95 
4. Elements of 4: Beyonce Live in Roseland DVD, Walmart, $14.88
5. Nars Blush in Orgasm, Sephora, $27
6. Combined Fur Waistcoast, Zara, $99.99
7. Messeca Charmene Flannel Cuffed Wedge Boot, ASOS, $409.05

What's on your holiday wishlist? Soundoff below!

Talk That Talk: Top 5 Tips For Kissable Lips

Aside from my obsession with Rihanna's new album release Talk That Talk this week, I've been thinking about the importance of beauty tips that are catered specifically to the cold & harsh winter months. Considering the dead of winter will be upon us soon, now is as great a time as any to chat it up about winter beauty must-haves. Often overlooked in the winter beauty regimen, the lips are a focal point on the face and deserve a little extra TLC when the temperature decides to pop, lock & drop. Here are 5 important tips for maintaining kissable, pucker-worthy lips:

LoveBrownSugar Feature: Vixen of the Day

Special thanks to VIBE Vixen for featuring me as their Vixen of the Day today! I'm super excited and I'll actually be contributing as a VBlog contributor for them starting next week! Of course, you guys will be first to know when my stories are posted. In the mean time, feel free to check out my story on Vixen!

Photo Credit: Brandon Haynes

Dress: H&M, Shoes: Steve Madden, Bag: Elliot Luca, Ring: H&M

Check out my Vixen of the Day interview here!

Kickin' It: Rachel Roy Beauty Launch

Last Thursday, I was invited to the Rachel Roy designer studio to celebrate the launch of her new beauty palette; the Rachel Roy Eye Shadow collection! Of course, I accepted the invitation with excitement and headed to the studio to see what Rachel has in store for her new collection. For someone with such a strong presence in the fashion industry, it's a major leap to to jump into the world of beauty. But thankfully, as Rachel Roy assured us, she's no stranger to beauty. She has a mean smokey eye and it paid off. Here's what I got into at the event:

Cover Girls: Olsen Twins for VOGUE + Bey & Solange Best Dressed!

I was all too excited to see this morning that some of my favorite style icons will be featured in VOGUE's Best Dressed Issue this year! First, I'm obsessed with the boho-chic Olsen twins.

I've always been huge fans of their style (yes, since the days of Full House!) and I'm actually surprised that this is their first ever VOGUE cover. Congrats to them! As stylish sisters and budding entrepreneurs, I truly look up to them. And they look faboosh on the cover!

Even better, this year's VOGUE Best Dressed theme centers around "Dynamic Duos" - basically the flyest & most fashionable siblings! Head to VOGUE.com, and you can vote for your favorite set of stylish sisters. Topping the list as the only siblings of color are my absolute faves Beyonce & Solange Knowles!

  They'll definitely have my vote. Here's the full list of nominees:

1. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
2. Elle and Dakota Fanning
3. Claire, Virginie, Jenna, and Prisca Courtin-Clarins
4. Ruby and Lily Aldridge
5. Poppy and Cara Delevingne
6. Bianca and Coco Brandolini
7. Beyoncé and Solange Knowles
8. Charlotte Gainsbourg and Lou Doillon
9. Pippa Middleton and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
10. Kate and Rooney Mara

Which set of siblings will have your vote?

Source: NY Mag