Thursday AM Clickage

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Local
· Goodbye, expensive scented candle store Illuminations [Style Council]
· Angelina Jolie wore her dress backwards to the SAG awards [Defamer]
· Rise of the machines: Who needs employees when you've got retail robots? [To Live and Buy in LA]

National
· Charlotte Russe hires Gossip Girl stylist to help with creative [WWD, sub req]
· Rumor has it that Scoop has serious financial troubles [Madison Ave Spy]
· Oh no: recession is hurting Apple stores [AppleInsider]
· Matthew Williamson to model in campaign for his own H&M line [WWD, sub req]
· Taylor Swift unveils her line of sundresses for Wal-Mart [The Cut]
· Forget Jessica Simpson's unflattering jeans: what do you think of her earrings? [Elle News Blog]