On stereotypes:  I love stereotypes, sweeping generalizations and everything that is un-PC. Stereotypes are fun to goof around with and, in a way, you sort of diffuse them if you throw them around.

On gay food versus straight food:  People have the silly notion that there are four food groups. There is really only gay food and straight food. I’m advocating a balance of the two. An oversized beef burrito is basically a phallic symbol, it’s obviously so straight. The gayest food has got to be macaroons, in all pastels and shades. If you lived on them you would explode into a nuclear cloud of gayness. Sushi is also a gay food. You’re taking a big sloppy fish and making it into little bon bons. That seems really gay to me.

On bringing the word “naff” to America:  The word naff is a very useful term, you use it to describe something that is just really tragic and dreary and doesn’t have any style, a lack of panache. There is no American word for that.

On female inspiration:  Suzanne Bartsch was a woman I found to be really inspirational and funny.

On his message to the masses:  I want everyone to be less self-critical and feel less self-conscious, that’s my mission in life.

On his favorite designers:  Alexander Wang – he’s incredible, has such energy, he’s really groovy. Azzedine Alaia – it’s fun to go into his boutique and turn the dresses inside out, the construction and level of design is amazing. Paul Poiret – who did all the exotic stuff at the early turn of the 20th century. Also Christian Lacroix, Rei Kawakubo, Yohji Yamamoto.

On International Gays: The gays in London tend to be very mod, they wear their Fred Perry’s.  In Japan its crazy, the level of flamboyance, style, and experimentation is incredible. In Paris people are so dressed up its great. There are lots of cocktail hats, lots of transgendered things but not in a drag way, more like a tweed cape and Birkin bag, but in a man way.

On Straight Man Fashion:  If you’re in America and you put a lot of attention on how you look and dress, in US context you’re going to be perceived as gay. If you do that elsewhere it may not. I have a chapter on men’s style and what I’m advocating is that gay men and straight men should dress the same but they have to pick from three looks: the perverse prep (Thom Browne, Band of Outsiders, comes from workwear) or the heritage henry (Carhartt, Levis, heritage brands) or the douchebag look (Jersey Shore, Ed Hardy, Abercrombie) it works. It’s all about juxtapositions in the world of fashion, it’s a jigsaw puzzle. It doesn’t work individually, it works as a whole.

On Fads:  There’s absolutely nothing in the fashion scene I would like to see go. I love all of it. I don’t have the ability to say “oh yes she looks terrible” because it’s all subjective — as long as she’s happy and having a good time I don’t have that need to kick her to the curb.  Probably because I’ve been so involved in fashion history I see it as a landscape. It is not about you, it is about fitting into the social landscape.

On Having Your Own Look:
You’ve got to have your own look, it’s all about self expression. Even if that is objectively kind of demented. Marc Jacobs once said fashion isn’t about trends any more, but it is about having your own look. Self expression is the key to everything. Even if you have a mullet at least you look like yourself. Good. Go buy two mullets.

[Village Voice]

And for your viewing and/or shopping pleasure, here are a few of our favorite men’s plaid shirts of the moment.

Get them for $1,395 at Barneys.

Charcoal and ochre stripes add a graphic element to understated taupe fox fur. I'd like to take it to the Catskills and never leave.

Tonal grey fox fur makes for a striking piece of outerwear. Worried about cold arms? Some leather opera gloves should do the trick.

Move over brass buttons and make way for goat fur. The lustrous trim leads to a cut-away hem, perfect for patterned tights to peek through.

Aqua wool has never looked this handsome. Trimmed in fox fur and cinched with a bright yellow belt, this coat will bring cheer to the colder months.

Jimi, is that you in there? Take it to the Electric Ladyland level in Etro's signature paisley printed on wool and silk. Oh, and the inside is completely lined in rabbit fur,

This Italian-made, Mongolian fur piece is basically season-less. Layer with it now, perfect for chilly summer nights later.

This glamorous piece is working fur double time - fox fur trim adds a rich contrast to glossy rabbit.

Green shadow fox fur is complemented on the inside by georgette lining. Has there ever been a jacket more ferocious?

Like a big luxurious cardigan, this piece will become a winter wardrobe staple. Clay-dyed rabbit fur with a silk lining is too cool for school.

Fran Fine would certainly approve of a printed and dyed gem like this, and we would most definitely add it to our closet any day of the week.

- Queen Elizabeth will give the late Elizabeth Taylor a run for the bodacious bauble money when she puts some of her most important jewels on display in August as part of a celebration honoring the monarch’s 60 years on the throne. [WWD]

- Steven Tyler in a speedo. Proceed at your own risk. [Just Jared]

- Yves Saint Laurent has hired 11 law professors from across the country to lay the legal smackdown on Christian Louboutin and his trademark infringement case. [Telegraph]

- Nicki Minaj‘s line of nail polish for OPI includes such names as “Pink Friday,” “Metallic 4 Life,” “Superbass,” and my personal fave, “Did It on ‘Em.” I don’t know what layaway look like — Bitch, I can’t even spell welfare! [SheFinds]

- Mariah Carey tweeted a picture of her and house-husband Nick Cannon in the hospital after he suffered ”mild kidney failure.”  [ABC]

- The Kardashians are starting a magazine about their favorite subject: the Kardashians. As if keeping up with them wasn’t pointless enough. However, their lawsuit against Star magazine might get in the way. American Media, the company Kim and co. are working with on this egregious  use of perfectly good trees, owns Star, which accused the First Family of Public Whoring of using slave labor in sweatshops. [Styleite]

- Whatever you’re doing, stop it right now and go here to birth your very own My Little Pony. Mine’s the baddest pony on the block. [via Refinery 29]

- Multimedia artist Colette Maison Lumiere thinks Lady Gaga, specifically Mother Monster’s Barneys Workshop, copied her work and made a little video to elaborate on it. [The Cut]

- “I think one of the most flattering things I’ve ever heard—you know, I almost fell out of my chair when someone called to tell me about it—Alexis Bittar’s PR girl has a tattoo of me on her wrist. It’s a very good portrait! I haven’t seen it in person, but apparently it looks just like me.” —  90-year-old sasstronaut Iris Apfel on the kids thinking she’s cool, or hot or “whatever the expression is.” [Fashionista]

Barney’s Prediction: Give them the extremes of a giant 70′s platform chunk and/or a balls-of-the-feet to the ground 90′s stiletto.

Word from the front line: “We are seeing a shift toward a 1990s-inspired, single-sole pump silhouette à la Manolo Blahnik. Celine introduced a new take on the platform shoe, Alexander Wang showed great novelty in his lug-sole monk-strap oxfords, and Prada embraced a 1970s-inspired mule with a chunkier heel. And, of course, Christian Louboutin always embraces and even creates many of the key shoe trends each season.” Amanda Brooks, Fashion Director

Prediction: Give them the extremes of a giant 70's platform chunk and/or a balls-of-the-feet to the ground 90's stiletto. On the front line: “We are seeing a shift toward a 1990s-inspired, single-sole pump silhouette à la Manolo BlahnikCeline introduced a new take on the platform shoe, Alexander Wang showed great novelty in his lug-sole monk-strap oxfords, and Prada embraced a 1970s-inspired mule with a chunkier heel. And, of course, Christian Louboutin always embraces and even creates many of the key shoe trends each season.” - Amanda Brooks, Fashion Director

Graciously Yours,

Lady Jessica, Indie of Fashion.

Whether you're the Queen of the silver screen in Hollywood or King of New York, your highness will be high in these limited edition Christian Louboutin Highness-160 patchwork pumps. On the unseen left shoe, New York City is emblazoned in whatever material Monsieur Louboutin sought fit. He made only 20 and has signed them individually.

You can't be a Queen, or at least not a proper Princess without a bit of Alexander McQueen. With a curved heel and fine leather strapping, you're out for a regal afternoon high tea.

It seems I can't turn a corner without seeing a Guiseppe Zanotti shoe I'm in love with. If I didn't believe in brand fairness, you'd see approximately 7 of the 10 of the shoes on this list by Zanotti, and I'm sure Her Highness Lady Gaga would agree, especially custom, with next season Calvin Klein.

Double Duchess colors stripe a salute to your highness. Charlotte Olympia keeps you at Greek goddess status.

Make your feet fascinate with feathers. Diego Dolcini gets you ready for a royal wedding.

The neon hue will get you high on tip top colour. (Yes it's British, your Highness.)

For the modern princess, we have a sky high heel that will get down to the knuts and bolts of it. Spikes off the top that sparkle like diamonds top off these ZiGiNY heels.

Now for the mod young Duchess, give her a mary jane with some sturdy support. Named the "Sky High Society Heel", it means you're walking in the light.

Named the Trib Too High Heel by the Yves Saint Laurent tribe, be towering in ivory, majestically.

Your royal wedding might just take place above lace Valentino. The entire world will watch and sob/cheer you on as you kiss Prince Charming, your highness.

- And speaking of former reality stars I didn’t know/care were still around, Paris Hilton on the cover of Vanity Fair Spain, ladies and gentlemen. [Huffington Post]

- Derek Lam has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Ivanka Trump claiming she “blatantly and intentionally copied” his Ayami wedge sandal. Well she’s a Trump, did you think she’d copy it with any degree of subtlety? [WWD]

- The Kardashians are suing Star Magazine for libel after the tabloid broke news that they were using child labor and sweatshops in China to manufacture their products. Turns out the head of the Institute for Global Labor and Human Rights was operating on hearsay and assumption. Did no one ever tell him that when you assume you make an ass out of Kim, Kourtney and Khloe — and they can do that fine all by themselves, thank you. [TMZ]

- For some over-privileged boys and girls, Christmas will come a few days late this year.  Due to technical issues of some sort, Barneys has had to cancel several online holiday orders. No, Virginia, there isn’t a Santa Claus because Santa’s IT elves are slacking this season. [Racked]

- Carine Roitfeld‘s had one hell of a year and she wants everyone at Vogue Paris to know it, especially that Emmanuelle Alt. Regarding the loss of Alt’s friendship after 10 years, Roitfeld had this to say: “Maybe this was not supposed to be a friendship. If I look at the balance, maybe I lost some people I thought were my friends, but I made so many new friends. I am very happy, in the end, because I am the winner.” Well, it’s nice to know she’s not bitter. [NYT]

Having never rode a motorcycle -- nor possessing the desire ever to ride one -- I've never had a motorcycle jacket. But who needs a hog when you've got these marvelous ruffled sleeves that practically yelp "Hell's Angel?"

Finally a man's heel -- 4.5" thank you -- in a man's size -- size 11 or 12, if you're wondering. I've actually worn a pair of these courtesy of one of my tranny friends and while they were literally torture, my legs looked 12 feet tall. And at the end of the day, that's all that really matters.

If there's one staple in my wardrobe, it's a harem pant. But lately I've been wanting more drop-crotch action and this crotch drops all the way to the knees. The closer it looks like I'm wearing a skirt, the better.

Givenchy has long been my favorite, aspirational mens line and these adorable tees are cropping up everywhere. During the winter months, the tropical motif will keep me from abandoning all hope and resigning myself to pajamas and hoodies everyday.

For those inevitable nights out on the town, why not a silk two-tone jumpsuit? It gives the appearance of separates but the comforting freedom that only a one-piece can provide.

I love a fashion book and there's been no fashion book I've wanted more this year than Carine Roitfeld's Irreverent, chronicling the ex editrix-in-chic's life and career.

I'm a proud bag lady and every few months I need to trade in the old for the new. Right now I'm operating with a fuchsia backpack, but this more grown-up messenger bag speaks to the bitter old queen inside of me -- whom most people tend to ignore.

Ideal for year-round entertaining, this 24 piece set comes with 12 mini martini glasses and 12 tiny spoons. Perfect for amuse bouche, desserts and cocktails alike.

Pretty much the best. gift. ever. Bakers will squeal with delight upon opening this gem. Don't forget pasta and sausage-making attachments for the Italian in your life.

Named a "Notable Cookbook of 2011" by The New York Times, Reese's clever outlook explains what's worth it to make from scratch and what should be left to the experts. Perfect for anyone into the do-it-yourself food movement.

Waking up isn't difficult when you have a crystal-encrusted teacup waiting for you in the kitchen. Lovingly made for Gaga's Workshop, a special surprise diamond awaits you at the bottom of the mug.

If these three combos - Fleur De Sel & Peanut, Chai Tea & Cashew and Thai Curry and Peanut - don't make your mouth water, they'll at least have the salivation effect on your foodie friend.

Sisters Katherine Kallinis and Sophie LaMontagne decided to trade careers in fashion for something, err, a little sweeter. And we thank them, for their cupcakes are the very best. This holiday assortment should please all holiday guests.

Simple yet stunning, this beauty goes from day to night in a flash.

Channel your love for bakelite without breaking the bank.

Gold hardware and black leather is all you need for a chic statement.

Black velvet and a crystal ribbon get an edgy touch, DSQUARED style.

Can you think of a better way to shine at your next holiday party? This bracelet is a glam statement.

Black, white and 12K gold - now here's a piece to go with every outfit.

This cuff is so luxurious, we're having trouble imaging our wrists without it.

Buy this blingy bangle in gold, silver and hematite for maximum effect.

This set of jingling bangles might be the most fun you can have with wrist candy.

Coal resin and gold-tone brass come together for the perfect everyday bracelet.

Give something precious to remind him of you every time he links his cuffs. Mother of Pearl and black diamonds will certainly do.

A dapper shoe for a dapper man. This classic style is perfect for dressing up or down.

Your sugar daddy has more button down shirts than he knows what to do with, but why not treat him with something made to measure? For a mere $25, Modasuite will custom tailor any shirt, just for him.

Your man works hard for the money and sometimes forgets to properly take care of his skin. This kit from Aesop guarantees his hands, face and body will be in tip top form.

Your sugar daddy obviously does good business. Give him something special to keep those cards in and keep diamonds on your neck and grill.

Cheers to your man and all the expensive things he buys you. Everyone knows booze loosens the wallet, so harbor his drinking problem. The dinners will practically buy themselves.

Truly for the man who has everything, the more flamboyant sugar daddy will appreciate these Sony stereo headphones adorned with leather and Swarovski Elements.

This is not your ticket to Electric Chapel.

Will Gaga fight back with her arsenal of sharp, explosive accessories?

The hacker ran into Lady Gaga's piano. He ran into her piano 9 times.

The giant piranha has been lonely and hungry from its Monster Ball respite. Looks like someone could do with a tasty little spammer.

You've been a very, very bad, bad hacker, hacker.

She'll shoot you the old fashioned way with two semi-automatics.

Or she'll shoot you mid-shoot out of her tatas and burn this bitch down to the ground.

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It may not be a wedding band, but a glittering statement ring will show her just what an affair to remember this is.

Give her a pearl necklace she'll be proud to wear in public. This gorgeous piece from London Jewelers sparkles with black and white diamonds to complement the pearly tassel.

Show her how sweet she is with a cupcake print you both can enjoy.

A little something to make her feel sexy, this silk bodysuit features mesh side panels and a corset front.

For the picture perfect pin-up girl, this is classically sexy. Get her the whole set for extra brownie points.

Don't just take your mistress out, dress her up! Every lady needs an evening gown, and this vintage gem has just the right amount of bling.

Every lady needs to paint the town red every now and then. Paint her sole red with these utterly classic pumps - she'll want to wear them and nothing else.

Candlelight has never been this chic. Gift the gift of fragrant minimalism, and mood lighting, with six different scents in matching white votives.

How about some hot water for elephants? This cute little Darjeeling Teapot, short and stout, is definitely something your giftee will want to tip over and pour out. Jonathan Adler $118

Stick a letter from the heart in this envelope clutch.

Earmuffs that sing, or rather headphones that keep your ears warm, is a gift she (or he) probably won't get herself, but deep down, unknowingly has desperately always wanted.

Your friend doesn't want to smell like everybody else, and is also a diehard Brooklynite. Well, Shipley & Halmos teamed up with DS & Durga to hand-mix cologne in the great land of Brooklyn. They've stirred up only 99 bottles of scents that emit memories of sunscreen and fresh alpine snow. Sold brick-and-mortarly exclusively at Byrd in Williamsburg, it is also available on the S&H website for a limited time.

It's cold in NYC, and we get very cranky without our furs. This shaggy number is just too chic.

We love these to death, but don't bother buying them for us if you did't get a motorcycle to go with.

The entire FashionIndie teamed FREAKED OUT from a cute overload after seeing this crystal panda bear clutch. We need and we need now.

Forget weaving straw into gold - we want to weave gold into gold bracelets. Or rather have someone else do it for us.

18k rose gold, Alligator leather band, 126 set diamonds - what's not to love about this time-telling luxury?

Our skin glows like you wouldn't believe when using these luxurious skincare products. This 14-day travel set is an absolute necessity for jetsetting.

Described as the "scent of peace," we're more interested in the bottle, covered entirely in Swarovski crystals.

We drink a lot of champagne in the office, and Ikea is cramping our style. We need five, by the way.

Five bedrooms plus crew quarters, 5 bathrooms and a kitchen larger than all our NYC apartments combined. You might as well buy us a house, but that's no fun.

Because commercial flights are for plebs. We need to get to Paris for Fashion Week somehow right?

Keep track of all your ideas and flashes of brilliance with this leather-covered notepad, courtesy of Gaga's Workshop.

Give a hoot this holiday season with this gorge little piece of 22-karat, owl-shaped gold jewelry.

For the fashion geek, this fun tome of fashion's finest scandals and trivia is the perfect fit.

Say hi to your chi with this 30-piece box of incense. Each burns for six hours, giving you plenty of time to get your chakra on.

It wouldn't be the holidays without some booze, now would it? Step up your mixological skills with Martha Stewart's stainless steel 7-piece bar tool kit.

DIANE von FURSTENBERG Decal Coasters

Lipstick Queen: Monster Red

Synovia Shoe Care Kit

Kid's Faux Fur Neck Warmer

Adicolor Striped Gloves

Cabin Cuddler

Takeout Menu Organizer

Beer Soap

Dice Set

Digital Coin Bank

Tibi Hand Drawn Playing Cards

Personal Library Kit

Bone Collection Horn Stand, iPhone 4/4S Portable Amplifier,

Pop Rock Diamond Ring Bottle Opener

Dr Scholls For Her Fast Flats

FotoClips

Crystal Bar Simple Ring

Knot Cuff Links

Portable Sewing Machine

Launderie Bag

'80s Cell Phone Case

Harajuku Lovers "Jingle G" Fragrance

Whiskey Stones

Kate Spade Wall Calender

Don't kid yourself, pulling a shirt over your head could be nearly impossible with another body in the bathroom. This silk number features metal hooks instead of buttons for quick and easy unfastening. No muss, no fuss.

Not too long, not too short, not too tight - these factors are key in choosing a skirt for the ride. Something like this romantic lace number will have all flight attendants fooled into thinking you're a proper lady.

Keep your legs warm in chilly airplane air while avoiding the inconvenience of waist-high tights. The floral print on these thigh highs is sexy and sweet at the same time.

A chunky heel is no good for latching into small crevices. Luckily, United Nude's pin thin heel is both practical and sturdy - the designers are architects after all.

Mischievous eyes tell all, so you must hide them with a dark pair of shades. Don't go for something obnoxious - these are cool and incognito, just like you tiger.

Exotic fruits and sophisticated musks join forces for a modern, sexy and mysterious fragrance. Its alluring nature just might get you a Mile High round two invitation.

Row by row, left to right, starting at the top left:

Guerlain ‘Super Aqua-Eye’ Anti-Puffiness Soothing Eye Patch $115, nordstrom.com

Burt’s Bees Head to Toe Kit $13, burtsbees.com

Conair Mini Pro 1/2″ Ceramic Flat Iron $19.99, macys.com

Conair Mini Pro 1″ Ceramic Curling Iron $14.99, macys.com

Anya Hindmarch In-Flight Leather-Trimmed Travel Case $195, net-a-porter.com

Benefit Cosmetics Confessions of a Concealaholic $36, benefitcosmetics.com

ALTERNA Bamboo Shine On-The-Go Travel Set $26, sephora.com

Dr. T’s Supergoop!™ Sunscreen Swipes SPF 30+ $10, nordstrom.com

AmorePacific Treatment Cleansing Tissue $40, sephora.com

Dresdner Essenz Rosemint Herbal Bath $2.99, aumarche.com

Conair Mini Pro Hair Setters Ceramic Rollers $19.99, macys.com

The Art of Shaving 7 Piece Manicure Set $160, barneys.com

Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens $10, bosciaskincare.com

Sephora Collection Travel Hair Dryer $39, sephora.com

TanTowel Full Body Plus 5 Pack $27, macys.com

Bobbi Brown Mini Brush Set $60, barneys.com

Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Refillable Buffing Brush $29.50, nordstrom.com

Juicy Couture Couture Couture Eau de Parfum Roll-On $19, sephora.com

Arcona ‘Basic Five’ Travel Kit for Problem Skin $87, nordstrom.com

What are your favorite mini products to take along when traveling? Tell us in the comments below or tweet at me @CrystlMeatballs.

The workshop takes over the entire 5500 sq. ft. men’s floor and turns it into 8 stations: Candy Shop, Toy Shop, Closet (for apparel and accessories), Library (for books, CDs, media, and paper goods), Gallery (for collectibles and specialty items), Jewelry, Boudoir (for candles and cosmetics), and Holiday.  Our favorite pieces included a tiny mp3 player that had Gaga songs pre loaded, a baby sized motorcycle leather jacket, and crazy unique sets of elaborately accessorized press on nails.

Pick up your favorite pair of Lady Gaga approved sunglasses

This mp3 player comes pre loaded with 22 Gaga hits for your entertaining needs

These motorcycle jackets come in sizes from baby to adult, but we loved the pint sized one the best

The easiest way to get Lady Gaga's signature bow shaped hair is by...buying it as an adorable attachment.

From chains and studs to colors and sparkles, these press on nails give you an instant over the top manicure

Ok so a voodoo doll might not be the ideal charming present, but something about this Lady Gaga doll is just oh so cute.

Gaga crowned the ribbon cutting ceremony in this custom Karl Lagerfeld creation