Jeans of the Week: Frame

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

WHAT: Frame Denim

WHERE: Forwardforward.com

WHY: It’s not because Frame just launched a collab with Karlie Kloss—as enticing as that was, we’re not quite the target market for her 40 inch inseam pairs. But they’re seriously the jeans we’ve been hoping for all of these years. To elaborate: they’re soft, the dye doesn’t irritate your skin (indigo dye can be toxic, fyi), and the shorter length hits just above the ankle. But, the line offers a range of lengths, so one is bound to fit you perfectly. Also important: there’s no embellishments or weird, distracting details. We’ve seen these on a variety of different body types, without any complaints. It’s just the opposite—everyone loves Frame denim.—RAY SIEGEL

Bubble Trouble

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

Whoever Beyoncé and the rest of Destiny’s Child were singing about in their 2000 hit song “Say My Name” it surely wasn’t Mr. Right aka Mr. Carter aka Jay-Z. You see, Bey needed to hear her man say her name because she thought that he was “at the crib with another lad-ay.”

Sophia Webster–whose shoes we’re obsessed with–has taken the lyrics to her new handbag collection. Is her “Say My Name” shoulder strap bag a warning to a specific adulterer? If so, we think it’s the best revenge accessory ever. And we’d like to see many more speech bubble bags.

Which Beyoncé lyrics would you want to wear? Sound off in the comments section.—RAY SIEGEL

Editor’s Pick: Mock Trial

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

 

Who doesn’t want to dress a la Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast At Tiffany’s all the time? Rhetorical question, I know.

I’ve been lusting over the tan crop top she wears at the end of the movie for awhile now, and I think I’ve found my solution: I’m pretty obsessed with this mock turtleneck crop top, and I’m ready to wear it with some black high-waisted jean shorts and Nikes for the rest of the summer. If someone could loan me an orange tabby cat, that would be great as well. Pick up your own Lucca Couture striped crop here. –MARISSA SMITH

Fashion Film: H&M + Doutzen Kroes

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

Heads up! H&M just dropped a new fashion film for their High Summer Collection.

The vibe is very ’60 french film cool–harkening back to a time when “Beach Party” was a genre of film. But instead of Brigitte Bardot, the flick stars Victoria’s Secret angel Doutzen Kroes, following her around as she frolicks in the sand, flirts with her beau, and poses for a photographer.

Dibs on that white dress! Everything else is fair game.  -ALI HOFFMAN

 

Stella McCartney x Adidas

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

Our favorite Spice Girl was Sporty Spice, our favorite type of hat is a baseball one, and our favorite shoes have always been sneakers. As far as we’re concerned, workout clothing has nothing to do with actually working out. Especially when the sporty attire in question is Stella x Adidas. The latest edition of the ongoing collab goes so far above and beyond solid colored spandex.

Try pastels, florals, neons—all of which are perfectly acceptable choices even if your sans gym membership and have no plans  to regularly attend Bar Method classes. View the entire collection here.—RAY SIEGEL

Editor’s Pick: Lace Bralette

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

Today’s pick definitely has something to do with the fact that I just watched a bride-to-be open up 50 lingerie-filled boxes. It dawned on me that post-bridal shower, she now has more than a month’s worth of sexy loungwear…and I have none. It’s true that I’m not headed towards a honeymoon suite any time soon, but why wait to invest in some nice underpinnings? Even if you’re the only one who sees them, it makes the process of getting dressed (and undressed) a little more exciting. That, to me, is worth the investment.

I’m stocking up on these lace bralettes from Lucca Couture–I’m still not ready to fully to commit to actual bras–because it’s the best-looking, next best thing to going completely braless. Buy your own in the NYLON Shop.—RAY SIEGEL

Snake Charmer

Monday, May 20th, 2013

I would never describe Jessica Biel as edgy–especially not when she’s got a frothy gown on and loads of dewy makeup, as she did today at Cannes for the premiere of Inside Llewyn Davis (the new Coen brothers movie featuring her hubby Justin Timberlake). And yet, there was something about this look that was tougher than usual. Just like with Eve, the culprit here is with her snake; that is, the jeweled Bulgari necklace circling her neck. If you ask me, it’s about as bad-ass as you can get at the French film festival, and really offers an out for any girl who hates looking too girly when she has to dress up.

Love it like me? Since we can’t all afford Bulgari, there are plenty of other options out there. BCBG Max Azria has its own jeweled option for under $100. If you’d rather skip the sparkle, Fallon Jewelry has a reptilian necklace for $175. And if silver is more your thing, check out Vince Camuto’s necklace right here. The pop star boyfriend, however, is all up to you to find. –REBECCA WILL DAVIS

 

Fashion Film: Forever 21 X Cassie

Monday, May 20th, 2013


Almost exactly a month ago, we announced Forever 21′s latest campaign with Bad Boy recording artist (and one of personal faves) Cassie.

And today, the brand just released a fashion flick to go with the campaign. It’s quick, it’s badass, and it makes us want to go shopping immediately.

Watch it above, and then, fine, you can watch this after. -ALI HOFFMAN

T-Shirt of the Week: J Brand

Monday, May 20th, 2013

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WHO: J Brand

WHAT: Janis V Neck Tee

WHERE: $90 here!

WHY: Because the perfect white T-shirt is nearly impossible to find, judging by the stack of far-from-perfect ones in my closet. So what makes this one so great? It’s super soft without being sheer, it’s oversized without looking like a bedtime tee, and it’s boxy without being cropped. And I may have debated whether or not I wanted to share this secret at all–it’s that good. –ALI HOFFMAN

Tea Time

Monday, May 20th, 2013

Fact: there’s not a single Snapple fact compelling enough to come between us and our Arizona Iced Tea. That’s why our newest favorite pastel accessory is a slip-on shoe featuring Arizona’s iconic logo.

The beverage brand’s limited edition shoes are about as fresh as an iced cold green tea with ginseng on a hot summer day. They’re priced at $34.99 and only 1,000 pairs were made. Well, you might as well make that 999 because I just placed an order. Click here to order YOUR pair.—RAY SIEGEL