Spotted: Melanie Fiona, Rita Ora, Cassie & More at Paper Magazine Nightlife Awards

The celebrity hotspot on Tuesday night was undoubtedly Webster hall. Stars showed up at the NYC venue for the 8th Annual Paper Magazine Nightlife Awards Presented by Hennessy V.S to hang out in VIP and sip specially made cocktails from the Limited Edition Hennessy V.S Futura bottle.

Unofficial LBS "It" girl, Rita Ora was spotted parleying Music Matters artist Melanie Fiona - whom surprised us with how well she wears blonde hair (check out our Fierce or Foolish post HERE)! Her not-so-goldie locks were expertly coiffed by celebrity hairstylist Keith Black who's having a book launch next week that LBS is attending - can't wait. We'll be sure to ask him all about the new cut.

Diddy's current love interest and Bad Boy songstress Cassie Ventura was also in the building.

As were rapper Wale and model/socialite Jessica White.

UK-bred bombshell Estelle was in the building as well.

Black leather seemed to be the theme on the floor, with red carpet divas Melanie Fiona, Rita Ora, Cassie, Estelle, and Jessica White sporting it in some way, shape or form. We're loving how chic these ladies looked in their ensembles but we're obsessed with Rita Ora's chic leather ensemble.

Love Rita Ora's look? Steal her chic with affordable threads below:

Photo Credit: Kirill Bichutsky

- Gracie J

Fierce or Foolish: Melanie Fiona's New Hair

It seems as though every time Melanie Fiona graces the carpet, there is something different about her. This week the Guyanese beauty shared a new hair cut (via Instagram) that was sculped by her hair stylist Keith Campbell. 

Photo Credit: Kirill Bichutsky

We were even able to get a better look as she was spotted at the Paper Magazine Nightlife Awards Presented by Hennesy V.S. rocking the new look. The cut isn't  a super drastic change, but we can see she's now rocking a bob cut with her blonde hair and her long black locks are layered beneath. We really want to stay away from calling it a mullet, but perhaps a "modern mullet" sounds better?  

Fierce or Foolish?

- Makisha Timothy

Throwback Thursday: The Monochrome Suit

Happy Thursday folks! So last week's Throwback Thursday you got to clown me for my sponge roller bangs and round spectacles. This week, the joke is on LBS Assistant/Pop Culture Editor Makisha.

Isn't she adorbs in her little blue outfit?

You too can be fabulous like Makisha at 3 years old. Get into the Monochrome Suit look - an updated version of Makisha's digs. Below are some monochrome suit options for you.

The pant suit on the left (Simply Be, $160) works perfect for the colder weather months. And if you're real daring (like Makisha was), get your life in a short suit similar to the amazing Twenty8Twelve one we saw Solange rocking last week in this post.

Shop the look here:

Don't forget! We want to embarrass you TOO! Send an email with your Name, an old school Picture of yourself attached, and the Year to luvbrownsugar(at)gmail.com with "Throwback Thursday" in the subject. Promise I won't point and laugh! (Ok maybe I will, a little...)

Shoe Candy: Giuseppe Zanotti Sneaker Wedges

"Basketball Wives" dynamo, reality star and fellow shoe addict Evelyn Lozada, recently gave us a glimpse into her recent shoe obsession. She's got some pep in her wardrobe step courtesy shoe designer extraordinaire Giuseppe Zanotti. She ‘grammed a peep photo of her shoe candy for the road last week - their trendy zip-up wedge sneaker ($595.00). We remember spotting singer Brandy wearing a pair of Giuseppe sneaker wedges this past summer at the Global Fusion Festival.

Photo from Evelyn Lozada's Instagram

I’ve fallen for this trend. It upgrades the tomboy look from slouch to sleek. Even Christina has caught on!

Taken from LoveBrownSugar Chic: Sneak Peek

So, Ev’s tan and black Giuseppe Zanotti wedge sneakers are completely in tune with the modish fall trend. I prefer to sport the wedge-sneaker combo with the most feminine outfit I can find. It is an amazing contrast that turns plenty heads. Now lovelies, her strutters are retailing for $595 at Barneys (which is rent and insurance money in my world,) but never fret! You can partake in the trend for much less.

Check out the Top 10 Sneaker Wedge steals we’ve nabbed below:

Tell us - are you feeling the sneaker-wedge?

- Evette Dionne

LoveBrownSugar Chic: Rachel Roy "Vote" Tee Giveaway

As the Presidential election is quickly approaching, influencers in every industry are stepping up to the plate to get the word out about the importance of voting. Whether you're voting for one party or another, we all have a responsibility to uphold our civic duty by exercising our right to vote.

One of my favorite designers Rachel Roy is giving me the opportunity to express how important voting is by allowing me to gift one of you lovelies with her exclusive, Limited Edition "Vote" tee ($39.00). Aside from the fact that it's super chic, affordable and goes well with a myriad of style option inside my closet, it does double duty by encouraging a very important message. This November, get out to the polls and voice your opinions by voting. Be the change you want to see.

You can head to RockTheVote.com to find out how to register in your area.

To enter for your chance to win a brand new Rachel Roy "Vote" tee, fill out the information in the widget below:

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Contest ends Monday,  October 15th at 11:59PM EST. Winner will be announced next Tuesday - good luck!

 Stay up to date with the latest RR news by signing up to be a Rachel Roy Insider here.

Fierce or Foolish: Keke Palmer's New Look

The transition from being a child star to a young adult icon can be a difficult one and for celebrity kids, the world gets to watch you go through it. We know Keke Palmer for being a sweetheart. A well mannered young lady with talent, and essentially the prototype for young girls in Hollywood. You’re probably looking for a BUT to completely eliminate all the great things we just mentioned about Keke, but there isn't one. We think she's fab!

Although she hasn’t done anything horrible to tarnish her image, let's weigh in on her most recent transition. She's making bold moves, y'all.

Let’s start with her most recent appearance:

This week, the singer and actress was spotted at 106 & Park wearing a revealing, unbuttoned denim shirt that showed off her neon green and black bra and you guessed it - the twins. Her tummy was showing too. If she opted to show off one of the two, we would have understood the look, but the twins and the tummy? Hmmm.

And for the beauty look:

We’re used to seeing Keke with long black tresses, natural looking makeup along with a neutral lip. She normally gives off young, fresh and sophisticated but this week she revealed new hair. Keke now has a full head of blonde hair! This look has really worked for edgier celebs like Rihanna and Ciara, but is it working for Keke?  

What do you all think? Is her new look Fierce or Foolish?

- Makisha Timothy

Fierce or Foolish: Solange Rocks Pink Suit at Everything or Nothing Premiere

Solange Knowles was spotted last night on the red carpet at the premiere of "Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007" rocking a faboosh tailored pink suit, a black & white geo-print turtleneck top, Nicholas Kirkwood slingbacks and a Charlotte Olympia Union Jack clutch.

For her beauty look, she went with her classic ever-growing 'fro and a punchy red lip!

She's giving me updated 70's chic.

Thoughts on this look? Fierce or foolish?

Steal Her Chic With These Staples:

Source: Necole Bitchie

Throwback Thursday: Geek Chic 101

Happy Throwback Thursday folks! This is me in second grade... 

(*waits for uncontrollable laughter to stop*) 

Yes I had coke bottle top spectacles back when they weren't cool. When the phrase "Geek Chic" didn't exist. When cardigans were corny. And sponge roller sets were cool. Oh how times have changed. I went from four eyes to fashionable and it only took 20+ years. Get my throwback look with the following pieces...

 Cardigan: Alexander Wang ($224) | Oxford, Marc Jacobs ($450) | Bowtie, Elite Solid ($37.50) | Spectacles, ASOS US ($34.49)

Get The Look (For Less):

Guess what? I wanna see YOUR throwback threads! Send an email with your Name, an old school Picture of yourself attached, and the Year to luvbrownsugar(at)gmail.com with "Throwback Thursday" in the subject. Promise I won't point and laugh! (Ok maybe I will, a little...)