Instaweek 10.15

So it's definitely been almost a month since my last Instaweek update. To say it's been busy is a severe understatement. Crazy month but I'm hoping to get back to my regular 'gramming this week. Anyhoo, here's what my crazy life has been like for the past few weeks:

- All Clear: So I did another cleanse/detox (I'm getting good at these things!) last week. This one came courtesy the lovely folks at CLEAR Haircare  - it was a 2-day juice cleanse by Pressed Juicery. I'd definitely recommend it. The juices were really tasty and surprisingly I didn't get very hungry at all.

- Bejeweled: So in September I attended the Lucky FABB conference as a kickoff to NYFW. On top of the fact that I had a blast, they gave us some pretty awesome gifts. I'm currently obsessed with everything from t+j Designs (that Gold Spike bracelet top right was a gift from them, and the jewels top middle are theirs as well) as well as my new Caravelle by Bulova rosegold watch.

- Barack The Vote: I'm sure you guys have been keeping up with all the hooplah regarding the upcoming election. Make sure you're registered to vote! Can't stress enough how important that is. Though I'm clearly standing behind our current president,  political affiliation doesn't matter. Just make sure you're doing your civic duty. Huge shoutout to Modern Day Mogul for sending over one of their Obama bowties. Isn't it adorbs? Can't wait to style it!

- Throwback Thursday: I'm officially obsessed with everyone's kiddie pics and embarrassing photos flooding my Instagram & Twitter timeline on Thursdays. If you haven't checked out our modern twist on the Throwback Thursday trend, get into it. And send over those kiddie pics! Don't make me come after you.

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Last Chance! Refinery29's Most Stylish Hood Contest

It's officially the LAST day for the Refinery29 contest I told you guys about two weeks ago! I really need your votes to take home a win. Just click on the picture below, go to the 'Popular Contestants' tab and click the heart in the left hand corner over my picture.

If I win this contest with Refinery 29 and luxury retailer Cole Haan, I'll officially win an editorial on Refinery29.com, a Cole Haan wardrobe and FREE NYC transit access for a YEAR! This would mean so much to me, and would really help me make some improvements to LoveBrownSugar.com if I win. Not having to worry about NYC transit fees would be a life-altering benefit for me this year, and would help me bring you guys more amazing content, giveaways, and posts.

Please Click This Link and Vote For Me! 

Click on the 'Most Popular Contestants' tab. Check the heart in the left hand corner and login with your Facebook account to vote!

Photo by Ugonna Igweatu

Thanks in advance guys!!

Refinery 29 Contest: NYC's Most Stylish Hood

Hey guys! Ok so I know that I've asked you guys quite a few times to vote for me, in different competitions. The last one I competed in was the Silver Jeans competition and I got so incredibly close to winning, but unfortunately I lost in the last stretch. Well, if you know anything about me, you know that I never give up. I've been dying to take home a win in one of these style competitions, so with slight hesitation (and a little fear of failure), I entered myself again.

Refinery 29 just launched a new contest with luxury retailer Cole Haan and they're looking for NYC's Most Stylish Hood. They asked contestants to submit pictures that represent their 'hood for a chance to win an editorial on Refinery29, a Cole Haan wardrobe and FREE NYC transit access for a YEAR! Considering how much I pay in transit fees each month, I couldn't pass up this opportunity.

I'm Nominated! Black Weblog Awards 2011

As you can see from the picture above, I'm ecstatic guys! Super HUGE thanks to all of you lovely folks who follow me on Twitter and Facebook and NOMINATED me for Best Plus Sized Fashion Blog on the Black Weblog Awards!

I'm truly honored and humbled by all your efforts. Now that I've been nominated, I need you lovely folks and LBS readers to go VOTE for LoveBrownSugar! I've been trying, for a few years now, to get myself nominated for a Black Weblog Award and now I'm overwhelmed by the reality that I might actually come close to WINNING! So I definitely need your help now more than ever.

 The process is pretty straightforward, you just head to the voting page (HERE), type in your email address and submit your vote for LoveBrownSugar.com on the 5th page of the ballot. (Note: There are some pretty awesome bloggers nominated in other categories so feel free to scroll through for new blogs to check out). You'll find LoveBrownSugar under the Best Plus Sized Fashion Blog category.

Pic from "Black Butterfly" post

 Although I don't consider myself strictly a "plus-sized" fashion blogger, I absolutely love celebrating the curves I've been blessed with, and I hope you do too. Thanks in advance and I love you all for your support!

VOTE FOR ME HERE 

(Page 5 of the Ballot!)