The Power of White: On Black Skin… Of Course

Let’s be real, white looks fantastic against black skin. Now I’m not referring to Puff Daddy (or is it P. Diddy now…who knows) “White Party” outfits, but simply wearing white causally. White is automatically chic (unless you plan on wearing white stretch pants) and enables coco skin to stand out like no other color. While wearing white you can accessorize your outfits to the fullest with ornate necklaces, bangles and earrings. In addition, you can easily pair white with all of those vibrant shoes and handbags in the back of your closet that you bought years ago and never wore (you know what I’m talking about, all those past purchases that you justified as “funky” even though you knew they were a stretch). So for the last few days of summer (esp. Labor Day) embrace all the white clothing in your closet and rock it to the FULLEST.


(The photograph above is from the “street style” section of style.com. We saw it and couldn’t resist posting it because this “hot coco” looks FAB).

COCO Quote of the Week

“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”
-Coco Chanel

Michelle Obama: The Political Style Fixture

Now I’m not one to solicit my personal political beliefs, but I stand with Oprah and the millions of others that support Barack Obama.

As the old saying goes, “Behind every great man there is a great women”. This cliché stands true to Michelle Obama. Michelle is the primary driving force behind Senator Obama’s presidential campaign. She not only shows her support through her frequent national appearances and earnest speeches, but also cares for their two young (ADORABLE) children. Michelle is incredibly intelligent, educated and successful.

In addition, this do it all mother, wife and professional has not let her hectic schedule get the best of her appearance. Michelle looks radiant on a consistent basis, with a fabulous wardrobe, impeccable hair and make-up that is constantly in tact (cough…cough… Condoleezza might want to take a few notes). Michelle steers clear of ill-fitting nondescript garments, and wears ensembles that are both tailored and chic. Noted by Vanity Fair as one of the Best Dressed women in 2007, Michelle Obama is a graceful style fixture that is here to stay.

COCO Quote of the Week

"I don't do fashion, I am fashion."
-Coco Chanel