Nylon Blogs

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)

Here are three reasons why this wishbone cuff from Brooklyn’s finest, In God We Trust, is my favorite thing right now:

1. It immortalizes my favorite Turkey Tradition: fighting over wishbone rights with my bro in the kitchen.

2. It reminded me of the most literate puppy of the ’90s (prepare for YouTube nostalgia ultra).

3. It’s only $80 in the #NYLONshop (+ comes in sterling silver, too!)
–JAZZI McGILBERT

Every fall in love with a shoe only to curse under your breath once you see the price tag?

We know the feeling. While Penelope & Coco’s handmade in LA footwear is well worth full retail, we thought you deserved something special this pay day. That’s why we’re giving you a full Benjamin discount (translation: 100 bucks off!) on our favorite styles—including this #NYLONshop exclusive oxford named Noel.

Just use the code ‘SHOE IN’ at checkout and smile because you just got a really, really good deal. But hurry — this offer will self-destruct come Monday.

After reading our Novemeber issue from cover to cover, we couldn’t get this plaid editorial out of our heads. Our fashion team created two perfect looks for fall and we broke them down from head to toe, so that you (and we) can rock them IRL.

Get electric plaids on any budget, platform sneakers under $50, rust-colored knits, and more all in the #NYLONshop!

Get 15% off these music-loving Obey raglans in the #NYLONshop!
Code: tee off.

These fuchsia Giuseppe Zanotti pumps just landed at SSENSE. They’re super hot, but they’re also $550.

Want the look with a (way) lower heel and lower price? You’re in luck.

We’re giving you 15% off these Be&D sneakers until tomorrow! Code word: SNEAK ATTACK.