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National
· "Washing your clothes yourself is a good thing." [All the Rage]
· Great brands to follow on foursquare and how to earn their badges [Racked Nat'l]
· Ann Taylor offers something better on foursquare: discounts! [Lucky Right Now]
· On average, women spend $34 on a pair of jeans [StyleList]
· The more things change: WWD reports that Parisians love black 100 years ago [The Cut]
· Tips for creating your own kick-ass roller derby name [Caroline on Crack]
International
· France is one step closer to banning burkas [Styleite]