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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

Like anyone who came of age in the ’90s, my early fashion years were shaped by one very special place: Delia’s.

Back then it was still a catalog, and I can’t tell you how many hours I spent poring over it from front to back cover. Entire playdates would be spent staring at the latest Delia’s catalog to arrive by  mail; first we’d go through and pick our favorite item on each page, before going back and analyzing the various models (my favorite was a very Liv Tyler-looking girl) and then taking scissors to paper and making a mood board collage. The only problem with Delia’s was that my mom wouldn’t let me order anything from it until I turned 13. Though the wait was excruciating, it meant that my very first order was a big deal.

To this day, I remember exactly what I got: Two muscle tees–one in heather gray, the other in heather blue, a pack of those metal coil bracelets, and then, my very favorite, a tank top that had a photorealistic image of clouds on the front. But like most things from Delia’s, what looked amazing in the catalog didn’t always hold up so well in real life, and after a year or two of heavy wardrobe rotation, the tank started to rip and my mom convinced me to just let it go.

I wouldn’t say I regret the decision to allow my ultimate Delia’s order to get away, but I do think about (way more than anyone should ever think about any item of clothing). And then I saw this tee from Local Heroes and I felt as if I was 12 again and had just spent the afternoon lying on my floor flipping through the latest Delia’s catalog while Jewel and Alanis Morissette played on the radio (the real radio, not the Spotify version). This time I’m hoping I don’t wear it out so quickly–but just to be safe, I’m picking up two. And you can, too–they’re for sale right here! Put in your order, and then let me know what your Delia’s dream item was in the comments below. –REBECCA WILLA DAVIS

You need not be a fervent fan of Peter Pan to appreciate a Peter Pan collar; the scalloped collar adds just that right mix of retro femininity to any outfit (yes, even a pair of ripped-up cut-offs).

Of course, just how much retro-femininity you want oozing out of it can be controlled by the rest of the outfit. Taylor Swift takes it to about 8 with this outfit–on the one hand, you’ve got the pleated eggplant skirt and matching berry lipstick (major feminine points there), but on the other you’ve got the borrowing-from-the-boys lace-up oxfords and classic black shades that help to temper it out. Replace the skirt a trouser and you’re closer to a 5 on the retro-girly scale; sub in a pair of Mary-Janes for the brogues and you’re at a 9.5.

If you think Swift has it just right, here’s what you need:

MUST: Merona Peter Pan Collar Blouse – $19.99

TRUST: Von Zipper Luna Sunglasses – $80

LUST: Alice + Olivia Pleated Leather Skirt – $495

We’re constantly scouring for the coolest events across the country–not just so that we know what to do every night, but so that you do too! That’s right, you can get your daily dose of NYLON delivered straight to your inbox, with guides to 10 different cities across the US. That means you’ll never have a boring night again. (See what we mean by subscribing FOR FREE right here.)

And then read on for our picks for the best of the best, the creme de la creme of weekend festivities. In the eternal words of R. Kelly, it’s the freakin’ weekend, baby, I’m about to have me some fun!

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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?!