LESSTHAN most but still C.O.C.A!

Brand: LESSTHAN
Location: Japan
Season: Fall 2009
Show: Japan Fashion Week

K. Kimble is soooo C.O.C.A!

Name: Kimberly Kimble
Hometown: Chi-City IL
Profession: Hair Stylist (keeping that Nappy head C.O.C.A)
Celebrity Clients: Beyonce Knowles, Michelle Williams, Destiny’s Child, Gabrielle Union, Mary J. Blige, Sanaa Lathan


Okay, I'm more impressed with a natural hair game, but the self proclaimed "Queen of hair extension" Kimberly Kimble definitely "gets it in", when it comes to hair styling. She is responsible for shaping the Nappy heads of many of the music and film industries’ biggest names. She also has own hair care line: Kimble Hair Care, which she uses on all of her A-listers. And she is from CHICAGO. If you are not already familiar, Get Familiar with Kimberly Kimble to keep your hair game C.O.C.A!

C.O.C.A Style Events: JNY STYLE MILES WITH Lloyd Boston

Lloyd Boston has built his reputation as America’s favorite “Style Guy” and
Lifestyle TV Host. Millions of TV viewers from Oprah and NBC Today, to The
View and CNN American Morning regularly follow Lloyd’s simple style
philosophy that Less is Modern.
For nearly a decade, Lloyd Boston has been a regular contributor and style
editor to NBC’s Today Show with close to 150 celebrated appearances. Lloyd
is also a popular guest contributor to ABC’s The View; and his focused
broadcast journalist work with NY’s Full Frontal Fashion has made him a
leading voice of New York Fashion Week for nearly 16 seasons strong.

Event: Jones New York Style Miles with Lloyd Boston
Macy's on State St.

Date/Time: 4/30/2009 Thu 6pm

Location: 111 N. State St.
3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
312.781.1000

SO Geeked!!!!!

We so geeked about the Fashion Geek Handmade Leather coming this fall 2009. Go here to find out more info..! Yo Zoe I need one of these..!

Ransom shop now OPEN

Ransom, has finally launched an online store. You can find the Ransom collection and also purchase brands including Visvim, adidas, Nike, New Era and more...

TAG Heuer Monaco 24

TAG Heuer is celebrating 40 years of the Monaco model with the release of the Twenty Four Concept Chronograph Anniversary piece. I'm feeling the big face look. Find out more here

Playboy Bunnies Love LEADERS & KICKS

Playboy magazine recently did a feature on style called : Hot Chicks, Cool Kicks. Since we all know getting chicks is not a problem for them, but kicks on the other hand??? When was last time you saw Hugh Marston Hefner rockin COCA kicks. Don't worry Playboy, Leaders 1354 got Cool kicks. Check out the full feature here....

C.O.C.A Style Event: Nike Air Yeezy Release Party @ SuccezZ 4/3/09

Have you bin waiting forever for the Air Yeezy's to drop? Well come join COCA Style @ SuccezZ's Glow In The Dark Launch Party for the release of the Nike Air Yeezy. Complimentary beverages will be served & all of Kanye’s greatest jams will be bangin’. He’s Chicago’s own so we all gotta support. Chicago Stand Up!

The party starts at 11pm and shoes go on sale @ Midnight

Succezz
(312) 431-1900
1329 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605

Meet Stephen Dweck ...

Shoe Shine: Omelle Spring/Summer 2009

Artist

Drew

Dillon

Cecilia

Actress

Bailey

Cole

Omelle is really taking over with women's luxury footwear this season. Alot of leather bases, wood grain and corkscrew heels really shows their originality. Below is a quick background on how the line originated and the founders, Cherise Angelle and Nicole LaFave.

It started with a spark, something akin to the perfect pair of boots. Amidst illustrations, scrap fabrics and inspiration boards at LA's prestigious Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, two shoe-obsessed designers discovered a common interest—luxury footwear with a distinct and imaginative voice. Combining a singular vision with years of experience, Cherise Angelle and Nicole LaFave have created a partnership dedicated to serving the sophisticated shopper, a lady who not only speaks in style but continually lives in it.

With a background rich in style, business and design—Angelle has worked in luxury product placement, while LaFave has honed her talents in graphic and knitwear design, working as an art director and self-employed designer—each woman offers a unique and varied background which helps to guide their direction. While Angelle appeals to the high-end sophisticate with a penchant for pumps and pearls, LaFave draws from her artistic roots, setting a new pace in fashion. When mixed and melded, the outcome is Omelle, or (ähm' elle), a new voice and vision within the luxury footwear industry.

If ya just getting back ya tax money and feel like splurging, get ya purchase power on here.

You Go Girl!

A GIANT STEP FOR SOLEMATES CHICAGO EVENT

Last night we kicked it with our friends at Solemates Chicago to celebrate there feature in Giant magazine this month. Here is just a few pictures from the event. The video coming soon.......!

Made by Hand Ankle Boots

N.D.C Made by Hand is slowly becoming one of the my favorite shoe company. N.D.C which an acronym for "NOM DE CODE" or Codename: a way to stand tall and elegant.

Shop here.

Cross Colours for the Fellas....

Last week we did a post on cross colours for the ladies, now we kick this one for "my guys". Yo I got this one Bebe!

Shop here for more Cross Colours and other favorite brands.

i'm standin' in my nose bleeds ...

*Drum roll, please* Introducing the Gucci - "Iman" high heel ankle strap platform sandals - standing at 4.1" and styled in mauve leather with gold hardware and retailed at $1,275 ... isn't she a beauty?

Check out this sandal and other selections, here.

Gucci toting Baby Mamas ...

Antonia Carter and Tameka “Tiny” Cottle

You gotta love it, not quite wifey status [With the exception of Antonia], but they still get in with the Gu Gu bags ... it must be nice to be "some rap guys' girlfriends" [Throwing blonde hair behind shoulders].

C.O.C.A Style Event: Nikki Lynette Launch Party

*Go looking out Lashonda Matlock*

Yoko Devereaux SS09

Founded in 2001, Yoko Devereaux quietly launched a tee-shirt line that’s fresh graphics and quality material put Brooklyn fashion on the map and a new era of menswear in motion.

Yoko Devereaux currently creates the perfect balance of bridging uptown and downtowns respective crowds by referencing the classicism of menswear but making it relevant to the more modern man. The line is all about being masculine and wearable but still directional.

Yoko Devereaux also features seasonal collaborations with a variety of emerging talent from the graphic art and design communities.