Nylon Blogs

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

Every night when I get home from work I put on a pair of Sean Jean velour sweats, watch an episode of Downton Abbey on iTunes, and place a Seamless web order for some Mexican food. But now that winter is over (and I’ve finished all three seasons of Downton) I’m switching to some lighter material all around; no more velour. These Dirtbag sweatpants by Jac Vanek are the perfect weight, and, by the way, I’ll certainly be wearing off of my couch as well. As far as I’m concerned, anyone with good style can rock sweatpants as real pants.

The only difficulty will be filling the Downton Abbey void. And laying off of the Mexican. Get these sweats  in the NYLON Shop.—RAY SIEGEL

Backpacks still remind me of going “back to school” in September. That’s pretty much off the table unless I majorly shift gears and go back to Law School like my dad has always wanted, but backpacks still remain a huge part of my wardrobe. I’m more into the tomboy thing than the ladylike bag thing and being hands-free is way more convenient for city life.

I’ve been seeing some pretty crazy backpack trends lately, but I love this one by Flud. It’s not floral, it’s not neon; it’s just plainly perfect. And it does bring me back to my schoolhouse days. If only there was someone around to pack my lunch every morning. Buy your own backpack in the NYLON Shop. —RAY SIEGEL

“You better lose yourself in the music, the moment. You own it, you better never let it go.” Wiser words have never been spoken—by Eminem at least! And a wiser purchase has never been made by me.

My favorite item in the NYLON Shop this week is “the moment” gold link watch by Flud that’s water resistant up to 3 ATM! But I really like it because it’s the most baller move I’ll be making until I get myself a real Rolex. Buy it here for $90.—RAY SIEGEL

Aaaand Action! So yes, this solid fitted baseball cap by Gents strongly resembles that of a movie director, or a security guard, or Jake Gyllenhaal’s I’m-a-civilian disguise. Still, I’ve managed to make it the focal point of my entire wardrobe.

Black baseball caps go with everything—from Levi’s 501 jeans and a plain tee to the plaid dress I scored at the last Derek Lam sample sale. And what varsity jacket look could really be considered complete without one? I even wear it with my evening attire to avoid looking too dressed up. And yes, I am having a bad hair day under there. Thanks for asking! Get your own at the NYLON Shop.—RAY SIEGEL

Back when I was in the fourth grade, I took a trip to Claire’s Boutique at the Northbrook Court mall with my friend Jessica. The trip had a very specific purpose; it was to solidify our friendship in the only way us fourth graders knew how: by convincing our moms to buy us a “best friends” necklace. After we scored the two halves, we began to argue over who would get the “Be Fri” half and who would get the “St Ends” half. You see, the “Be Fri” half was the more covetable half for some reason. Probably for the reason that it’s easier to pronounce than “St Ends.” As it turned out, our minor disagreement should have been an indicator that our friendship wouldn’t stand the test of time.

Jessica and I did, in fact, part ways, but I still have the memories of hours spent playing with Barbie dolls and my half of the necklace. It feels wrong to wear it though—almost like wearing a wedding ring after a divorce. But luckily, I’ve formed new friendships—ones that are even more deserving of being celebrated with jewelry. Plus, being an adult means that I can afford a necklace that’s actually made from gold and has a curse word in its inscription. I’ll leave you with this: If there’s anything I learned from my friend-breakup with Jessica, it’s that a “best fuckin’ friends” necklace is a way better call than getting matching BFF tattoos. And I’ll leave you and your best friend with this: an In God We Trust “Best Fuckin’ Friends” necklace from the NYLON shop.—RAY SIEGEL

I effing love science! Seriously, if you go to my Facebook page “I F*cking Love Science” was one of the last pages that I “liked.” I’ve obviously graduated from school, but how I miss doing science experiments in class—and not just because I had a crush on my lab partner. Sure, I hated the smell of formaldehyde as much as the next person without a medical degree, but performing minor surgery on a dead frog is the closest I’ll ever get to living out my dreams of being a brain surgeon or a diagnostician like Dr. House.

If you need to suck up to your Biology teacher–mine had nicknamed me “Major Tom” after the David Bowie song because I was always in “outter space”–buying this top from the NYLON shop is a good place to start. I don’t have any teachers to suck up to these days, but I’ll proudly wear my science tee as a PSA for nerds ever.—RAY SIEGEL

At NYLON, we spend a lot of time flashing back to the ’90s–be it our favorite Monica and Brandy duets, fashion inspired by Alicia Silverstone in an Aeorsmith video, or the countless MTV/Nickelodeon shows that kept our “after-school” hours busy. Reruns of Clarissa Explains It All and a package of ‘Shark Bite’ fruit snacks was all it took to make me a happy twelve year-old.

I can’t speak for every girl who came of age during this amazing period for American pop culture, but Nintendo games kept me equally as entranced as the music, fashion, and TV. And Since I couldn’t be away from Tetris or Super Mario Brothers for more than a couple hours, I always traveled with my Nintendo Game Boy. (If they had figured out a way to make the Power Pad and Duck Hunt portable, I would have brought that to school too.) The only thing that’s come close to replacing Game Boy is my iPhone, so when I saw this iPhone case it seemed like the only natural solution for combining the two. Now every time I send a text it brings back fond memories of trying to beat my little brother (still hasn’t happend). 

If I could type out the tune to Super Mario Brothers I would, but I bet the theme song is already stuck in your head anyways. If you want to turn your iPhone into the handheld game console of years past, look no further than the NYLON Shop; buy it here, for $10.—RAY SIEGEL

Some see the world through rose-colored glasses, but we’re seeing it through these blue, Swarovski-covered, heart-shaped A-morir sunnies. Designer Kerin Rose made her classic Schubert sunglasses (hand-encrusted with over 500 crystals) in a cool new color way exclusively for us!

A-morir sunglasses have long been spotted on everyone from Gaga to Lana (Katy Perry owns the Scuberts in Red!) and they’re a staple in the NYLON fashion closet. Now you can get these (or give the best socking stuffer ever) in the #NYLONshop. And there’s lots more where that came from…

 

Yesterday, NYLON TV took us backstage to watch Liu Wen get head to toe faux tattoos for the Victoria’s Secret runway. If the Sailor Jerry-inspired ink left you wanting more, check out these earrings and brooches from Tatty Devine in the #NYLONshop. Luckily the only skin pricking involved will be when stick a set of these swallow pins on our leather jacket lapels.

Get a pair of swallow brooches + more in the #NYLONshop (and get 10% off with the code: INKED)