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Question: We did our research, and the Bible says “Don’t be concerned with the outward beauty that depends on fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes.” (1Peter 3:3) Many spiritual practices other than Christianity charge followers to downplay worldly things as well. What do you think? Is it sacrilegious to put on your Sunday Best and go to church?

{Style gods}

“ Come as you are.” A mantra of both God and Kurt Cobain. We caught David (left) and Roger (right) post- church/pre- brunch and what they “are” is stylish. Though they’re rockin’ labels like Dsquared and Yves Saint Laurent, their outfits are more of a casual reflection of the season instead of a gaudy reflection of labels. They told us among their personal style icons are, “Tom Ford and Ryan Seacrest, and themselves (me and him) of course.” Of course! Sometimes you gotta sing your own praises . Can we get an Amen?

"Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma."- John Fairchild

{Whatever was lying next to my bed}

We didn’t think Zoë picked up cues from any of the shops in the Upper West Side neighborhood we caught her traipsing around in. And we were right. When asked what her inspiration was for this outfit she said, “I just kinda put on whatever was lying next to my bed.” Included in that pile is the vest she’s rockin’ which she’s had since she was “like six.” It all makes for a really personalized style in our opinion. The kind you can’t find pre-packaged in any store.

style: the unilanguage

Ryoto was the picture of calm in a mid-Manhattan rush hour mad dash. Hailing from Japan, he interrupted his sightseeing just long enough to translate his style to us. What’s Japanese for laid- back funk? He said he's into Indochina and Gucci right now. We think it works as a contrast of old and new i.e., the shirt he’s rockin’ from Osaka and his sunglasses from Gucci.

{Today I felt like Uuuuugggh}

We stopped Oroma (left) and Vicky (right) while frolicking around the streets of Brooklyn because of the apparent ease in which they were able to pull off such a polished laissez-faire look. Though their color palates are muted, they are still in stark contrast to the colorful boho-chic (sometimes clichéd) look that often defines Brooklyn and was definitely in effect on this particular weekend afternoon. When asked what it was that informed their fashion decision, they both credited their mood. What mood was that? “Uuuuugggh,” according to Vicky.