First Day of Fall

Hi. How are y'all doing? I know you are blessed. I write this post as a short introduction into the fall season and fashion. I want you all to stay warm, I repeat y'all need to stay warm out there today was windy and very cool so break out your light coats and hoodies. I also wanted to inform you about jeans,boots, and sneakers they are in and are in fashion so I have to go I'll see you when I see you peace.

Sky is the Limit

     Black and Coal is giving you what you want in fashion so please continue to come back and visit us on a daily basis. Keeping you fresh and on your toes from the depths of your souls out here in theses Chicago streets.I would like some feedback so please don't be shy give me some of your thoughts. My question is what's really going down in Chicago? I read in today's newspaper that there is more bloodshed in the streets, ,strikes, and let's talk about the battle of Aleppo(2012) going on in Syria. I also would like to talk about current events locally, in the U.S, and globally. The Sky is the Limit y'all. I read in today's newspaper that violence is still on the rise therefore y'all be prayerful out there. I know you all seen it in the News, Internet, and Newspaper our students are out of school because our teachers are on strike.The Chicago Teachers Union president Karen Lewis demands for Rahm Emanuel to give teachers the raise they deserve. I feel that the students can go back to school while the negotiators negotiate and finally give our teachers a much deserve raise. I also read that the teachers want the right guaranteeing them that they keep their job regardless of children performance. I read further that Chicago teachers do not want to be tested in order to teach a classroom of students; I also saw in the newspaper photos of protesting teachers holding picket signs stating " don't test me bro". This has been going on for a week now and everyday this week I've seen protesters walking down the street yelling out demands. I also wonder do Rahm Emanuel really know the true meaning of education; I also ask the Teachers the same question because despite of the pay rate students still need their education. I agree with Rahm Emanuel that the teachers should teach while the negotiators negotiate, but did we see this strike coming? On the other hand, students out of school means more trouble for inner city students living in urban areas the safety of our children is important, but to be real all types of people are outside at all types of hours. In other news, Aleppo is in war. The war is between the Free Syrian Army and the Syrian Military. The battle began July 19, 2012 and is referred as the mother of all battles. I read that there are Christians over there along with other religions caught in the middle of two forces going to war with one another. I also read that Syrian war planes bombed Aleppo and the results of the free Syrian Army and the Syrian Military on going war left soldiers and civilians dead. I feel that war will always strike the heart of all who are involved from the Presidents of the countries in war to the civilians,but I see things differently or I try to understand their point of view their fighting for what they believe and some of them hate and despise America. I am only 24 years old and I can see that most of all African Americans are in jail it gets worse because Aids/HIV is out here. I want my clothing or whatever I do to prosper and I want to know where i come from. I also want to inform you that Swaziland just had a traditional event its called the umhlanga (ceremony)Umhlanga, or Reed Dance ceremony, is an annual Swazi and Zulu tradition held in August or September.Tens of thousands of unmarried and childless Swazi/Zulu girls and women travel from their villages to participate in the eight-day event. This is only a portion of the information I have to give yo i will see you guys tommorow.

Employment Searching

Dear, Black and Coal Guest
       How are you? I'm blessed. I am currently searching for a job. I haven't tried everywhere yet, but don't worry I will be looking into many job openings today. I wanted to talk to you guys about new seasonal outfits and looks, apparel, and accessories. Fall, which is my favorite season by the way, is a great season to wear your sweaters, coats, hoodies, wool caps, and many more. Black & Coal is offering fashion tips throughout the Fall and approaching Winter; also I will give you updates on what I will be wearing during this season and my reactions, thoughts, and feelings. I've seen a lot of fashionable people out there in Chicago West side; when I was on the Madison bus headed to my church Rivers of Living Waters International located on the corner of Madison and Sacramento, it was when I sat on the back of the bus I saw a beautiful young women wearing green from head to toe. Green means provided by onlyme (Yahoo Answers) explains that green means life, nature, fertility, and well being. The Women in green had on all green and white Palladium Boots with a Green Shirt, but what stood out was her piercing below her lip; I guess that what defines her beauty almost to say to everyone this is who she is. I decided to wear all black you know? soak up some of theses sun rays and to accompany that I wore a black fisherman's hat. The designer I had on was  Rocawear; the shoes were the Air Nike Hyper Fuse Mid Night Fog color; I feel I was making a statement wearing all black, but I could accessorize by buying a chain preferably gold,black, or anything representing Christ. Well I have to go more updates will be coming soon so please stop by anytime leave a comment and show some love. Thank-You

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New Clothing Ideas

Black and Coal is having new ideas for clothing. Please continue to visit everyday. Thank-You.

Whats up Black&Coal Guest

     Black & Coal is now located at Malcolm X College and we earn through education. Black & Coal is still inspiring all who wear our clothing to standout and dress to impress. Today I registered for classes at Malcolm X College listening to Eric B. & Rakim now getting motivated hyped up for classes and I'm ready  for a amazing year. Shout out to all family, friends,foes,and the streets; we are moving forward. Holla back at us.

Wore My Palladium Boots For The First Time

Dear Black & Coal Guest,
       Hi. Black&Coal is giving you guys another heads up on fashion. Today will be cool with occasional breezes; the sun is out and it's not to hot today because it rained this morning. This will be a short post due to the fact I have errands to attend to, but don't you worry about that because I do have some good news. Yesterday I decided to wear my Navy Blue / White Palladium's; I got compliments and people asked how much they cost. Well I got to go please visit us anytime. Thank-You.

Black&Coal
Kirk D. Wilson
     
     

Happy Labor Day

Dear Black&Coal Guest,
       How are you? Welcome to Black & Coal The Clothing Company where you will find the freshest urban wear, casual wear, and professional wear on the web. Today is Labor Day so I know y'all will be dressed to impress at family events , recreational events, and for some people; they will be partying at some of Chicago's finest clubs. My day couldn't be better because I bought my first pair of  original Palladium Depuis 1947. I am reading the box now and I typed the word Palladium into Wikipedia; Palladium can be found in the realm of chemistry. 

      I decided to pay the website a visit and I learned that the creators moved from France to California and have been making boots since 1947. The color I selected was Navy Blue and White; they are nice and my Navy Blue and White Palladium will look good on my feet for the rest of the summer and the remainder of the fall. Me, my cousin, and mother visited Madison/Pulaski where we visited the new opening of Villa the clothing store. The Villa had some good urban wear selections such as LRG, Parish, Akoo, DGK, TrukFit and they had a good selections of shoes such as Nike's, Adidas, Jordan's, and All Stars. I know the Villa is a great store, however they could increase their selections. The Villa is a new Fashion store and can be found throughout the city of Chicago and I appreciate the business in our neighborhood because this gives us an alternative to choose and select clothing at a reasonable price. I didn't get the chance to negotiate a price or compare deals, but the store looked nice; I could see the vision as if i was a celebrity on the runway. I have to be serious when I say this because its getting harder and harder to even be fresh out here in Chicago, due to the true fact that people get  robbed for their money, clothes, and belongings. Black & Coal is a clothing line that when you wear our clothing you know that we make our clothing to inspire you to dress professionally in urban wear, casual wear, or professional wear.

Black & Coal 
Kirk Wilson

Fall is close new Fashion Tips by Black & Coal

Hi. This is Kirk D. Wilson Jr. giving you a heads up on what is in fashion this season. Urban wear, it is still warm in the city, yet it gets cool at night. I've seen people wearing LRG jackets out there, a couple of people wearing shorts, but whatever you decide to wear make sure you have a umbrella nearby because it might rain. Let's be real, and keep things one hundred; colors are still in and draw many to notice you and certain colors bring out your skin tone. I remember recently I wore a LRG shirt and outfit,  the shirt was the color of a light shade of turquoise, the shorts were white , the flip flops were black, the fisherman's hat was black. I was fresh I must admit, I got a lot of complements and people were amazed by the color scheme i chosen. My point is this, if you have any colors to wear now is the time to wear them and show them off. Summer is still here and a lot of people still visit the lake front, so let's get out there and express ourselves through our fashion sense. Casual wear, I've seen a lot of good looking people dress casual and some people left me asking how do they do it. I mean lets be real, they really took the time to dress professionally  probably meaning the cost of their clothing was expensive, however you can dress casual on a cheaper budget by shopping at theses stores. K&G Fashion is cool they have alot of selections at a cheap price, but beware of what you actually buy there because some clothing you buy may cost more than others. My point is this, I bought a shirt at K&G Fashion for 25 dollars when it should have cost 10 dollars.I learnt my lesson but take this tip with you; you can always find things cheaper somewhere else. I'm not trying to prevent you from buying there, on the contrary, I just want you to find the best clothing at a reasonable price. My second point is this, make sure your clothes fit you before you buy it; you don't want to get home and find out you have to take it back. My third and final and most important point is this, you can negotiate with the salesman for a better price instead of paying full retail value. Negotiating a better deal works with retailers work and saves you money. North Riverside Mall is a descent place to shop, Macy can get expensive but carries designer clothing, but there are many more  locations out there I have yet to visit so be on the lookout. Business/Professional wear is very important for those who work, attend church, or some who are on important business occasions. I would have to say a more regal look is in, also colors work very well. Please, follow us or stop by anytime. Black and Coal will offer a variety of clothing in business, urban, and casual wear. My current project consist of making shirts with family pictures on them. The one I have in mind is a picture we took at Wisconsin Dells, the portrait has a Western feel to it; My mom is wearing an old western dress and I'm wearing cowboy suit holding a shotgun. I'm going to pick up some Akoo Jeans dark blue jean denim with brown stitching and designs. I have a  choice for the shoes; I can either rock Air force ones high tops ,Puma high tops, Adidas high tops, or PF Flyer's its my choice.

Thank-You. God Bless.
Black&Coal C.E.O
Kirk Wilson