"electrical banana is going to be a sudden craze" Feb '07

My camera is dead. Thanks to my adorable friend/co-worker, Emily, I get a week or so off from the constant "crap, I need to take pictures" thought I created for myself. Thanks Em!

So, I figure what better opportunity to introduce the Coco & LeRoy fans to my favorite pass time! Coming up with my favorite color (or color combo) for the season!!!!! Fall 2005 was eggplant. Spring 2006 was tomato red and crisp white. Autumn 2006 was pumpkin orange and burnt teal. And for Spring 2007...yellow!!! Mustard, neon, sunshine, all shades, any shade. It started when my lovely mother got me these mustard yellow and brown Vans for Christmas. Then my friend Debbie gave me a yellow hoodie from Paul Frank. Even the yellow paper clip at my desk is currently my favorite item at work. I can't get enough. So here's a few pictures i found on the internet to get inspired and buy YELLOW...



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damn, I want these tights so bad!




Come on P...make it happen!

the ugliest sweater in the world, boston, jan.07

the days of letting our t-shirts do the talking have come and gone. what's next, sweaters?

real life punky brewster, boston, jan.07

busted


doin it the right way


this real life punky brewster was spotted on the street in boston. here's how it went down:

coco(to friends): oh my god that is good. i need my camera
friends: wooow
coco(fumbling for camera, turns it on and barely snaps a shot as the girl is running into CVS): shit i think she saw me
*girl yells something i can't understand*
coco(walks over to girl): hi
girl: ya know it's polite to ask someone before taking their picture
coco: you're right. i'm sorry....so, can i take your picture?
girl: are you a photographer?
coco: no, i have a blog. a trend-spotting blog
girl: oh. cool. ok.
coco: snap

so, thanks to the girl in boston who gave me something to write about besides irish pride and college sweatshirts. and for teaching me a lesson in etiquette.

oh and p.s. grunge is back. just ask her.

crossing guard cool, nyc, jan. '07

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in a city comprised of cement and skyscrapers, it's no surprise that new yorkers camouflage themselves in dark colors. but look more closely and you'll see that this big bad island is aglow with lights. bright, white neon lights. these will be our inspiration for spring and summer. plus, day-glo looks gooooood on tan skin.

in order to pull off the neon look, follow these steps:
1. moderation, my friend. keep it balanced with 'normal colors'.
2. ask yourself 'what would pamela anderson do?'(w.w.p.a.d.) and then do the opposite.
3. start small...and keep it that way (ex. neon hairclips, scarves, shoelaces or graphics).

if you've followed these steps and still feel awkward or...too bright, please don't hesitate to email coco and leroy at cocoandleroy@gmail.com

I'm With the Band, SF Jan'07

I love love love this look. I keep trying it on myself and haven't quite figured out how to keep the headband put, but once i do...it's on like donkey kong. I first saw it on a girl at the Bonnie Prince Billy concert in Big Sur, but the girl took it further by putting a feather on the side (no, she di'int!). Then last a couple of weekends ago I went and saw Stephen Malkmus and the bassist of the opening band, Entrance, wore her hair like this. She looked gooooood! So anyhow, go forth and prosper.

cold war kids pt.5

the proof is in the pelt!

cold war kids pt.4

and here's a new 'do inspired by the russian furry hat. keep an eye out for this in the coming months.

cold war kids pt.3

here's a nice black one for all you real men out there.

cold war kids pt.2

i'll take one of these

cold war kids, nyc, jan.'07

it's finally cold in new york and i am soooo excited to report that 8 out of 10 new yorkers are wearing big beautiful furry russian hats*. 2 out of the 2 new yorkers i asked to take pictures of said 'niet'...or however you say 'no' in russian.

*shoutout to kimpossible for spotting this one

New Year's Wishes, SF, NYE '06-'07

Yeah...I know...New Year's was 3 weeks ago. But what better way to start a trend spotting website than with my new year's resolution??? I resolute to be like this girl. Plain and simple. This outfit was truely a gift from the big man Himself. Yes, true. Not everyone can wear this (myself included), but this is what I am talking about! Coordination, thoughtfulness, bravery...we should all take notes from Mrs. Solid Gold.

she-man, soho, dec.'06

i don't know what to tackle first. the bedazzled babe on the back of this guys' leather biker jacket or the various ponytails sprouting from his noggin. i kind of love him in a david-beckham-gone-bad way. as we waited about an hour for brunch, he paraded back and forth, giving me the impression that he felt pretttttty good about his decisions. you go girl.