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“Hi Faran,

I saw this on a train going from Rome to Florence, Italy!

The tags were great, and juxtaposed quite nicely with the old castles in the hills above them.

I love Nylon, and this new blog feature!

xoxo, Emma Kimbrough”

Thanks Emma!  Except… um… we’ve had this Tag! blog for almost four years…

If you have graffiti you want to see on NYLON, share it.

Email faran@nylonmag.com with your images.

Does anyone else get chills from Gotye and Kimbra’s performance on Jimmy Kimmel last night?

Watch it above and let us know.

P.S. Want more? Duh.  See our Gotye Band Crush and our Kimbra Band Crush here!

Behold, Urban Outfitters’ take on the tourist-caught-in-the-rain poncho, in traffic cone orange with a camera printed on the front.

While it’s pretty funny and will probably shield you from the rain a bit (and ensure your friends won’t ever lose you in a crowd) we’re wondering: who would actually wear this?

Maybe it would work for a rainy outdoor concert?

Or when riding Splash Mountain?

After all, it is only $6…..

Tell us if you’d wear it- and your ideal poncho scenario- in the comments!

–MICKIE MEINHARDT

Meet a new kind of triple threat:

Music duo Nina Sky can sing, can model, and can pull off bright lavender lipstick.

Want proof?

First, check out the twins’ ad campaign for MadeMe x Schott.

Then, check out their Facebook page for more purple lips (and click here to get your own tube!)

And for music, check out their new single.

“Day Dreaming” is the first track off the girls’ forthcoming album Nicole and Natalie, dropping this summer.

In the song, twitchy electronic beats are interspersed with dripping R&B melodies, making it a party anthem you can play all week long.

Download it here!

As much as we loved our Lisa Frank duffles back in the day, let’s be honest: nothing could really compare with those awesome retro antique trunks, spilling over with rich fabrics from far-off places.

Now Mulberry has sparked our jealousy all over again with a new Travel Bag line inspired by globetrotting romanticism.

These mini versions of vintage steamer trunks come in animal hair, lambskin, and embossed lizard print, framed by metal-tipped corners and their signature buckles.

Sizes include a small camera case and two day bag sizes based on the Alexa, with easy-access pockets and adjustable straps to make your journey easier.

And if your fellow travelers are a bit too jealous, each has a stamped plate mimicing a luggage tag so you can lay claim.

Mark your calendars for February 15 when they go on sale….like all other Mulberry bags, these won’t last long.

–MICKIE MEINHARDT

We love coffee.

We love LCD Soundsystem.

Get excited- the two are about to collide.

The band’s founder James Murphy has just announced plans to start making his own line of espresso, a special blend that he will sell at just one shop (as of now, at least).

Um, why?

According to reports, Murphy says he’s chosen this particular post-stardom hobby simply because “he likes to make coffee.”

We can’t really think of a better reason than that….

There’s a fine line between perfectly mussed-up bedhead and just plain dirty hair.

And if you want to stay on the right side of the line (looking more like Proenza Schouler’s “she’s come undone” gorgeousness than awkwardly like you just don’t care), then you need to invest in the latest from evo ASAP.

The beauty brand’s new Haze Styling Powder is amazing because:

a.) the bottle is small enough to throw in your purse

b.) it gives you instant, easy, matte texture

c.) even though its $30 price tag isn’t exactly cheap, you only need a sprinkle for it to work

So if you want to look a little messy (in a good way, and without skipping showers), buy it here.

I love, love, love Kate Moss, but I understand not everybody feels that way.

Still, I think the outfit at left has a universal appeal that goes beyond the Great Kate or Kate Hate factions.

It’s a Prada black dress underneath a silk blazer and a giant vintage fur vest.

Her hair is long and a little bit princess-y, and her legs are bare – a luxurious touch, considering it’s still winter.

(Kate can do it because she’s got a driver and doesn’t need to run around outside – if you’re more into the subway than a chauffeur, I’d suggest going with sheer black tights instead.)

And regardless of if you like fur, or brown and black, the proportion here is sexy and awesome:  Short skirt, longer jacket.

(Like the Cake song…)

If you want to try this look, you can always grab a little black dress from H&M, a long faux fur vest from Need Supply Co., and a brown leather bomber!

xo faran

PS: Thanks to Who What Wear for turning us on to this outfit!

First came the luxe leather “Have a nice day” deli totes from Cast of Vices.

Now NYC label Slow and Steady Wins the Race is the latest to debut its spin on the cheap-o plastic bags.

Each season the brand picks one item- a t-shirt, a ballet flat, whatever- and gives it a cool new update.

In this case, the bodega bags come in sleek aligator skin and retail for a cool $500.

Here’s what we want to know: would you splurge on an ironic anti-status bag like this one?

And more importantly, would you actually carry it to the bodega?

Let us know!