Vanity Fairest, Angels Style

They kissed. It's weird. Lighting up online and blowing hot air out of your blog; we think it's time to log off style. If you're from New York City and love rock n' roll and leather and don't really care who's looking or what they're saying, and yeah, your daddy, too, then you know what we think about red carpet style and what it really takes to steal the scene.

Lourdes almighty. . . papa don't preach style. . .

Black swans in the City of Angeles. East Coast Angels style.

Tamsen Fadal's Bond Girl Style

Introducing Emmy Award winning Television Journalist, Relationship Expert and Author Tamsen Fadal. . .

BOND GIRL STYLE

by Tamsen Fadal

Bond Girl Style is the sexy, sleek, and smart style every woman should know. Feeling your best and looking your best when you date is the ultimate style must. The Bond Girl always gets her James Bond, too, so you'll want to learn her secrets. Here's how to be a Bond Girl on your next date, or at least look one...

Mackage

We like how this company sounds. We like to linger over the "age" part and feel extremely April in Paris style. Mah-kaggggeeeeeeee très chic style. We turn to the company's founders, Eran Elfassy and Elisa Dahan, for the profound meaning.

Mackage me style. . .

Eran Elfassy and Elisa Dahan

Turns out the mellifluous word has no meaning. . .but simultaneously means everything in the world. Eran's niece mispronounces "maquillage," the French word for makeup. She calls it simply, "Mackage." Disappointed? Mais non style - we like them even better. When the doodles and dreams of two twelve year olds manifest into one of the most prestigious outerwear brands in the country, and the parent company APP Group, founded by Eran's older brother Michel (father of famous niece) and Ilan is regarded as a veritable leader in the outwear market, there are no appropriate words. It's the stuff of dreams. Mackage indeed. And in 2010, the dream got just a little bigger. . .

Introducing Guest Contributor Chris Del Gatto, Diamond As Big As The Ritz Style

Let other people play at other things. . .the King of Games is still the King of Games.

-Stone tablet, Skardu polo grounds north of Kashmir circa 13th century

  

NYSD's David Patrick Columbia asks, "Who is Chris Del Gatto anyway" and (unthinkable style) he only has nice things to say. The New York Post calls him "a gem of a guy" (what happened to their snarkster style?) and after profiles in WSJ, The New York Times, Whitewall, Interview, and countless other magazines (yeah, most of them were cover style) AND the recent, unprecedented collaboration with the CFDA during NYFW, there's not much we can say about the CEO and Founder of Circa Jewelry. Did we mention he's under 40, cites Steve McQueen as his style icon, and likes horses, jewelry, and fashion? We don't believe he's real, Casper the friendly ghost style. 

In the rare instance InsiderStyle finds itself without words (we're kinda under shock and awe, Desert Storm style) we turn to Chris Del Gatto today and ask him, "How do you define style?"

ON STYLE

by Chris Del Gatto

The people who always leave the greatest impression on me are the ones with an almost natural, or innate elegance. This is not only in the clothing category, but simply in how they live. It almost doesn’t matter who or what they’re wearing; these people rarely follow trends, they just live stylishly. The way they look at life or treat people is done with a thoughtfulness that to me is the epitome of elegance. Whether being asked for advice when you’re not in the mood, or putting an outfit together; there’s a sensibility that’s always there that equates to being elegant. You can be the most beautifully dressed person in the world and not look right when certain things are missing on the inside……

The End

Talk about dope definition style. . .

Wednesday After Work Cocktails at Lavo

Work is the curse of the drinking classes.

Oscar Wilde

No minimums. No lines. No who you knows. You can place a call and make a simple table reservation, old school style. Elegant, easy, and en route from the Fashion District to the Upper East Side (we're down with reverse commute style, too). 

Saturday brunch wildness is reserved for Saturday. The girls in stilts are resting up for the weekend. Ditto on the chicks who came out in the bathtubs and the. . . bird cages.

It's Wednesday perfection style; quiet, dark, roomy. . .for when your tastes grow up, Canada Dry style. Tip toe in tonight as Richard Thomas takes a little break from the Avenue and kicks back with some dope beats and smooth drinks. Set Adrift on Memory Bliss Style. Tell him we invited you, because we just did style.

6:30 Pinot date. . . La La Lavo.

Paris Hilton's Lavo Rising Birthday Style

If a life and death situation kept you from attending, give us two minutes and it will feel like you did. . .

Naeem Khan Fall 2011: Urban Maharani Style

No detail left untouched from the beginning to the end. . .

The New York Post

An entire dress appeared to be floating. . .

Style.com

Nothing is too much for Naeem Khan. . .

Women's Wear Daily

First Lady Style

The essence of luxury, with an eye for restraint. The opulence of Jaipur juxtaposed with the modern silhouette and masterful art of draping acquired at Halston. But quintessentially Naeem Khan.

If Lincoln Center was Mount Olympus this week, Naeem's Fall 2011 collection was its ambrosia. The final toast was his, and his dresses spilled from the stage into the night sky. A thousand stars glittered and Ranjana was the eternal, sparkling front-row Sita.

Embodiment of style; ancient, modern, and ever-present. Urban maharani style.

The show-stopping gowns and the show. . .

New York Post Scary Shih Tzu Style

Harold Moscowitz and Luigi Maestro are NOT pleased with The New York Post today. This article suggests, "New York's most vicious dogs are, in this order, the pit bull, the Rottweiler, the Shih Tzu, Chihuahua and standard poodle."  First of all, Chihuahuas, Harold believes, are 100 percent more violent than he is. Aren't they those nasty little guys that eat all the tacos? Shih Tzus, on the other hand, stem from dog royalty; the oldest variety of the Tibetan holy dogs and the treasured gems of the Chinese Imperial Palace. Needless to say, JBCStyle resident Shih Tzus Harold Moscowitz and Luigi Maestro are furious. They are convinced Lorena Mongelli and Kevin Fasick (authors of troubling piece) must have cats. There is just no other explanation.

Not very stylish style. . .

An outrage

Luigi is little and cries while Nikki assuages his aching heart (Note our stylish new logo and new, red accent walls!)

It all started this morning at the newstand. . . right after JBCStyle Creative Director Anisha received a buzz of text messages. Many people thought it was her dog on the cover (due to a little, er, misunderstanding last week - more on that later). Harold and Luigi wanted to come investigate this incredible breach of style for themselves. . . 

Alexandra Wilkis Wilson Gilt Groupe Style

Introducing Guest Contributor and Gilt Groupe Co-Founder 

Alexandra Wilkis Wilson

ON STYLE

by Alexandra Wilkis Wilson

Trailblazer Alexandra Wilkis Wilson

Someone who has style demonstrates confidence. One of the things I love best about style is that it is unique and is diverse. Style does not need to follow rules. In my opinion, someone with true style is a trailblazer others can’t help but follow.

The End

Mondrian Soho and VMan, He-Man Style

Yeah, we know Kanye was there, and that the VMan21 party was dope.

But did anyone catch a glimpse of our favorite smokeshows of the night?

Proenza Schouler Fall/Winter 2011 Heathers Eagles Style

Imagine if your school principal, your parents, the scariest teacher you ever had, and the most popular kids at school were all seated front row for your fashion show. Veronica Saywer If you want to f*ck with the eagles you have to learn to fly, Heathers 1988 style.

An intimidating front row - Anna, Grace, Glenda, Chloe and more oh my! - means you have arrived. Start flapping, boys. . .

Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez certainly did in their ability to capture the edgy-luxe niche; almost impossible to do well, and even harder to do flawlessly. The Proenza boys flew way beyond eagles and straight through the atmosphere, but we can't help thinking the music choice was an homage to Judgement Day. A little fear is good style.

See (and hear) for yourself style. . .

Elie Tahari Through A Ragozzino Lens Style

Photographer Will Ragozzino took some of the most stunning pictures this week; his coverage of the Elie Tahari show was nothing short of spectacular. . .with the sheer content and coverage necessities of each show, editors, photographers, and fashion enthusiasts alike can become overwhelmed. The eye becomes blurred, the ability to edit is often compromised, and maintaining a fine balance between capturing the image and remaining true to the art - with photography especially - can be a challenge. His gallery for this show is exquisite.

Fire and ice style. . .

Gorgeous selects and the full show. . .

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.