Van Cleef and Arpels Gala

The Cooper-Hewitt glittered for the Van Cleef black-tie gala, and fashion week was on its best behavior for the grand dame of 5th Avenue jewelers. . .Sightings included Vera, Chelsea, Gossip Girl and her mother, and the Wu himself - with a little Patrick McMullan icing on top.

Chelsea Clinton and Mark Mezvinsky

Happy 30th Anniversary Michael Kors, Bemelmans Style

"He loves women and women love him."

Ken Downing, Neiman Marcus Fashion Director

The New York Times

Michael Kors had an incredible week - Fall 2011 NYFD also fell on the year he celebrated his 30th anniversary. . . the show, the surprise Bette Midler serenade afterwards, and the party at Bemelman's that was so full of stars even Madison Avenue had to wear shades. . .

Happy 30th Michael Kors from JBCStyle

Check it out style.

Nicole Miller Fall 2011 Style

We always love the icons. . . the ones who, decade after decade, just have a track record of killing it. Don't mess with success style. . .

Gabrielle Union, Taraji P. Henson

Bettina Zilka and Alexander Mehran (fresh off a flight from Cali!)

Carol Alt, Kimberly Guilfoyle, June Ambrose, Kim Hastreiter, Gabrielle Union

Sara Ziff, Maggie Rizer Mehran

The stage clears as quickly as it filled. . . and on to PinkTartan!

Sophisticated, stylish, and always modern with clean lines and a sleek palette. Nicole Miller style.

Moncler Grenoble Fall 2011 Grand Central Station Style

Don't tell Moncler President Remo Ruffini where to hold his fashion show. Lincoln Center whhhhaaatt? He's going to conduct it wherever he damn pleases, Italiano Roman Emperor style.



Absolutely sick. Come on ride the train style. . .

Favorite NYFW Facebook Moment Style

We're a little obsessed with WWD Senior Editor David Lipke's post this fashion week. . .prefaced only with "Those were the days," he posted the following video. The song. The girls.

Take our breath away style.

Kelly Ripa Style

Introducing Guest Contributor Kelly Ripa

ON STYLE

by Kelly Ripa

America's Favorite Lady in Red

Right now I'm obsessed with all things Victoria Beckham. . . 

Jessica Simpson's Billion Dollar Boots, Walking on Water Style

It's not Daisy Duke's milkshake that's bringing all the Benjamins to the yard, and she's certainly not touting a "it's better than yours" snobbery, but Miss Chicken of the Sea is doing something right because her empire, according to this STAGGERING PIECE in New York Magazine, is worth about. . . a billion dollars. Makin' Michael Kors money at Macy's style.



She could teach you, but she'd have to charge style.

NYFW Lincoln Center Doing It Daily Style

Some people can't get enough and live to do it Daily style.

Out of cab fare and with nothing left to wear save his birthday suit, Luigi gives up his front row seat.

Susan Lucci's 'All My Life' Memoir Style

What's better than Erica Kane coming face to face with all her TV husbands on Oprah? The long anticipated memoir by the most famous face in daytime drama history. . .

Only bad girls can have it all style.

HarperCollins Publishers release Susan Lucci's memoir on March 29th, but Erica would say, "I want it now." Pre-order it today (it may be fashion week, but prepare for spring break reading style) and embark

Betsey Johnson Fall 2011

You can watch Betsey Johnson's Fall 2011 show here, or we can all cut to the chase and answer the question. . .

Did she do it again style?

Rebecca Taylor Fall 2011

She's one of the nicest human beings you'll ever meet, and continues to create the kind of reach-into-the-runway-and-hang-in-your-closet looks that just seem to work with our lives. They flatter, they're feminine, and they fit - Rebecca Taylor Fall 2011 was as good as she always is. . . which is why her show continues to be the must-stop across the board - celebrities, editors and everything in between.

Sexy librarian style. . .





Most popular girl at Lincoln Center style. . .

Pamella Roland Fall 2011 Grandeur Style

Pamella DeVos of Pamella Roland

Never mind Pamella DeVos' Sharon Stone Basic Instinct style looks, or that plays a major role in every facet of her business, from creation to final edits, hiring staff, managing sales, as well as public relations and marketing efforts. Never mind that her Fall 2011 collection cast a Grace Kelly spell over Lincoln Center today, or that each look she sent down the runway was breathtaking in its femininity, and immaculate in its construction. That's usually enough to wow us style; the juxtaposition of exquisite, ladylike silhouettes sauntering casually to beats reminiscent of an Ibiza rave would just be the icing. Never mind that you can catch the whole show here and see for yourself style, or that the ABPR girls - and Alison Brod in particular as the last "man" standing when the lights went dark - orchestrated a seamless show.

No, none of those hold a candle to her finale.

We've grown so used to applauding for the designer after a show's end, then awaiting the casual wave, the shy nod, the now-you-see-me-now-you-don't-aw-shucks move that has become de rigeur. Mais non style. The collection was indeed breathtaking - oriental luxe meeting big city glamour and sophistication - but that ending - on Saint Valentine's Day - uplifted, inspired, and reminded everyone in the room that to show a stunning collection on stage during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is indeed a dream realized. And for those who limit their definition of love to merely the romantic, Pamella Roland ventured fearlessly (and rightfully) where so few go, and in those emotional moments reminded us all of a love which transcends fashion, the stage, and perhaps anything we will see all week. See for yourself style. . .

Anna Wintour's NYFW Fall 2011 Style

She's still a lion in winter and with so many shows to choose from, the ones Anna Wintour graces can look forward to Fall-ing 2011 in high style. Here's a look at the shows the Empress of Vogue has attended thus far. . .if she's looking, probably not a bad idea to give their lines a little glance style. . .

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is not over (well, till Naeem takes a bow on Friday) but here's where we have caught Anna thus far - we did a little stalking style last NYFW too, if you recall, and it's interesting to see the patterns, the departures, and her ever-loyal posse, beautiful bumble-bee style.

With Virginia Smith at Jason Wu

Shoes to Match, Painting the Town Red Roses Style

The new JBCStyle site was our company valentine to well, us - but we're sure all our fashion and retail clients and candidates are enjoying the cleaner, efficient design as well. Obviously a website is like a dress (just like life is like a box of chocolates style) and we needed shoes to match.

Wall Street Journal and Best Buy Style

COO Keith Geller rocking out in the Best Buy Business to Business campaign in the journal today. . .

Keep reading for a little video flashback style. . .

Valentine's Perfect Present: Peynet, Poetry, and Piano

Pope Gelasius I formally declared Valentine's Day  in 496 A.D. in memory of the Christian martyr, Saint Valentine, but the day did not get associated with romantic love until the Middle Ages through the writings of Geoffrey Chaucer. It was deleted from the Roman calendar in 1969 by Pope Paul VI, but Hallmark clearly missed that office memo; 141 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged every year. Whether you're in - or out - of love this February 14th, we have three full-proof gift suggestions under $25 that transcend age, sex, and yes, even relationships. So whether you slacked and are empty-handed this morning, or you just want to get in the mood, InsiderStyle takes a break from the NYFW runway to dress you up in our love style. . .three affordable and romantic gift solutions.

JBCConnect. . .Around The Corner Style

Check it out, splash page style. . .

New Website Style

http://jbcstyle.com

Ruffian Style

Brian Wolk and Claude Morais know a thing or two about the worm because it was early bird special style at Ruffian's Fall 2011 show, and it was off to Lincoln Center at 9 a.m. no time for Starbucks style.

Bryan Zaslow, texting front row style at Ruffian 

Sequins, leather, and ruffles before noon? Yes please. Here's the Ruffian collection if you didn't make it - and yes, when an entire collection looks good with a pair of silver strappies and a lucite heel that won't quit, it's time to contact Tuleste Market and let them know next season simply won't do. Want them NOW style. . .



Ruff Ruff, a big bone for Brian and Claude, doggy style.

Kisses for Kim Kardashian, Love Kim Kardashian Style

Looks like Kim likes this cover a little bit more than the November W Magazine Silver Style. . .

We know what you're thinking, but if you keep up with the Kardashians, then try keeping up with our favorite little advocate, monsieur devil. Initially we may call this an act of vanity. . . however it is easier to hate than appreciate. It's Fashion Week - let's be benevolent and admit that maybe, just maybe if we were on the cover of Bazaar, we might kiss it (and Glenda Bailey, too). Maybe just not, er, tweet it.

Love thyself style. . .