Swag Bag of the Week: Something Green!

As I mentioned last year, GREEN is mos def both S/S '09 and A/W '09 chosen color trend. You'll see this color dominate runways and sidewalks from every fashion angle. If you try nothing else in green, your handbag selection for either season could use a makeover and this pop color will play up any monotoned frock from day to night. [Bag to the left: Marc by Marc Jacobs - Croc of Q Linda Clutch, $248]

Take a look at this week's designer Swag Bag choice - Marc by Marc Jacobs' electric green Croc of Q and Tobo bag designs. So chic and sophisticated, but it screams trendsetter with envy! Add something green to your bag-drobe, but make sure it's dope enough to carryover into your fall items as well!

Marc by Marc Jacobs - Croc of Q Groovee bag, $328

Marc by Marc Jacobs - Picnic Tobo Bag, $498

"When your own initials are enough" - Bottega Veneta

Best known for its hand-woven aka basket woven trademark crafted into leather goods - bags, belts, and shoes - Bottega Veneta is one of the official labels of fashion awareness once you've reached "grown up" status for men and women.

Founded in 1966, but in 2001, Mr. Tom Ford persuaded The Gucci Group to purchase the Italian firm, Bottega Veneta takes simplicity to a different level by handcrafting each bag to perfection. To spot a real Bottega is not that easy, but once you've experienced the craftsmanship behind these Italian leather essentials you'll appreciate great quality in clean lines, its softest Intreciatto woven leathers, and its classic rich color palettes.

Bottega Veneta has been one of my favorite designers for years because I admire fly ish and when it comes to this Italian designer ... no one does it better ... BV knows how to keep it C.O.C.A!


C.O.C.A STYLE - Men ...

Messenger Bag, $2100; Madison Sneakers, $650; Wallet Chain, $570

C.O.C.A STYLE Women ...

Bottega Veneta Sunnies, $460


Large Basket Bag, $2100; Leopard print Montaigne Limited Edition, $5500


New Bond Bag, $3480; Pitone Envelope Clutch, $2280