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I’m sure you’re already aware of our nostalgic fondness for Eighties Ring Pop candy and that you can remember our utter excitement when we found out that the bakers at Flour Shop had made a Ring Pop out of cake, well (drum roll please), we are now even more excited to announce that we have discovered a third member of the Ring Pop family: the frozen ring pop!

Simply purchase this set of six ice-pop molds shaped like gemstones, fill with your favorite juice and freeze before wearing on your finger like a ring. This is taking the meaning of finger food to whole new level and we’re really into it. -ELSA DE BERKER

Major throwback/flashback/OMG moment!

Check out Julia Stiles on our cover way back in Sept/Oct of 1999!

Okay first thing to notice is the dope Hawaiian tropical vibe–Come on, it’s amazing. Second, is that a halter top? We sure hope so. Third, 1999 is also the same year 10 Things I Hate About You came out, which means we were def on point with this one. Hashtag: Kat Stratford? Third: What’s up, Missy Elliot? We love you!

And lastly, lets take a moment to appreciate that Rachael Leigh Cook reference, please. Okay, great, we’re good to go. See you next week for another round of Flashback Friday! -ALI HOFFMAN

OMG Beyonce is pregnant again….Because if Russell Simmons tweets it, then it must be true. (Refinery 29)

Rooney Mara scores her first major beauty contact with Calvin Klein fragrance and it’s not called Eau De Lisbeth. (The Cut) 

Bad Gal Riri is not happy with some bootleg Rihanna T-shirts. Don’t tell her about that time you made a copy of your friend’s Unapologetic. (Fashionista)

Would you like an ironic PBR with your ironic sweatshirt/floral shorts/cut-out dress/skater leather skirt? Because Urban Outfitters is opening a bar/cafe in their next Brooklyn outpost. (Gothamist) 

Just when you thought you couldn’t love Sleater-Kinney/Portlandia‘s Carrie Brownstein any more, she goes and does something like this and is still not even close to being a sell-out. (Pitchfork) –NICOLE ZANE AND REBECCA WILLA DAVIS

Ready for your weekend Beautyscope (horoscope + personalized beauty advice)? Read on! (And guess what? We’re giving away one lucky reader’s beauty product–to win, follow us on Twitter and let us know your plans for the weekend, along with the hashtag for your sign as well as #beautyscope!)

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Super stylist and downtown New York staple Ian Bradley finds sartorial inspiration everywhere—but he admitted to us that movies have a profound influence on his taste. With the weekend upon us, there’s no better time to kick-off a very well-dressed movie marathon—and thanks to Bradley, we’ve got the ultimate list of the most fashionable films of all-time. Ready to press play? 

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We’ve already had a few run-ins with Girls as it shoots season three–remember that time we couldn’t hang at our favorite Brooklyn bar because it was shut down for the HBO series for the weekend?–but none have hit quite as close to home as this: Girls shot a scene with Lena Dunham half a block from the NYLON office.

That’s right, NYLON HQ is basically Hannah Horvath’s stomping ground. Why she’s in SoHo talking on the phone, we’re not sure (our money is she’s either complaining to Adam or complaining to Jessa–what do you think?), but we do know this: Dunham had to eat a lot of ice cream, take after take. We’re kind of jealous.

It’s just another reason to tune in when the series returns; because as much as you want to see what Hannah & Co. are up to, don’t you also want to see it with a few NYLON editors hanging out in the background?!

Last night was a big night for New Yorkers. The Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers, pushing them forward to Game Six. And as if  Anthony’s 28-points game wasn’t enough excitement for the night, our favorite identical sister duo (sorry, Tia and Tamara…) were there cheering our guys on.

We love how very identical they look in this photo–from the outfits to the expression to the rare matching hair color. We love how into the game they look, and that no iPhones are in sight. And, obviously, we love the anonymous dude in front of them. Bottom line: We love this photo. –ALI HOFFMAN

(photo credit: JAMES DEVANEY/FILMMAGIC)

Often, beauty peeps describe any type of blue-hued make up with cheesy lines like, “Got the Blues?” or “Feeling Blue?” But Wave Pool by Floss Gloss defies all laws by being the nail antithesis of this mopey “blue” feeling. It’s the type of nail color that makes you want to scream “SPRING BREAK FOREVER, B*TCHES,” dive into the pool with your girlfriends, and then swim up to the nearest waterside bar for a delicious (virgin if you’re underage!) piña colada.

It’s described as a “warm baby blue,” which, for people with skin tones like myself (I have a pinky coloring) is truly a blessing; most blues completely wash me out. It’s also such a unique (and fun) color to wear on both your fingers and toes–so much so that I’ve already inducted it into my summer nail polish anthology. Pick up your own bottle here.

-JADE TAYLOR, Beauty Assistant

Meet Lily Gray, the LA-based jeweler behind Gold & Gray. Using a mix of natural, semi-precious and precious stones, Gray makes pieces that are feminine with out being too girly, boho without being too granola, and–best of all–they look rad when layered atop all the rings and things you refuse to ever take off.

Check out the full range here and let us know which piece you end up picking (obviously we’re having trouble deciding on just one piece to order). –ALI HOFFMAN

Imagine that you and your boyfriend of three years work together. And then imagine that you break up with said boyfriend–but still have to keep working with him. That first day back in the office, wouldn’t you want to look so drop-dead gorgeous that, whether you want the guy back or not, he spends all day secretly side eyeing you?

Now, we’re not saying that Nina Dobrev wore this bright blue, lace-up, body-con Versace dress to yesterday’s CW Upfronts (that is, when the channel unveils their fall schedule and shows off their lineup) to make ex Ian Somerhalder jealous, but we’ll be the first to say that The Vampire Diaries star looks damn good in it. The color brightens her face, and the cut is super flattering, but nothing screams trying too hard–she ditches the fussy jewelry and look-at-me makeup for something more subtle. But that understated look? Totally makes a statement, and we love it.

Even if you’re not in the midst of a break-up, here’s how to get Dobrev’s look:

MUST: Guess Mipolialy Black Sequined Pumps – $49.99

TRUST: Style Stalker Love Me Do Dress – $133

LUST: Versace VE4230 Sunglasses in Black – $190