Wednesday PM Clickage

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Local
· The Beverly Connection Staples opens this Saturday [Blackburn and Sweetzer]
· Even more on Locali: They have Nature baby wipes, people! [Ritz Bites]
· This Manhattan Beach boutique sells only designer shoes and chocolate [Metblogs]
· Book Soup: Not done yet [LAT]

National
· Q&A with the ladies of Current/Elliott [Denimology]
· All about Michelle Obama's Inaugural Ball jewelry [Mrs. O]
· Design*Sponge readers really torn up about Domino folding [Design*Sponge]
· Gap working with group of illustrators on t-shirt collection [Nylon]
· Zac Posen & Deborah Lippmann release "Purple Rain" polish [Elle News Blog]
· McQueen's muse releasing CD in conjunction with his Target launch [Pipeline]

International
· Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair opening a pop-up shop in Stockholm [First Floor]