Marilyn's Stellar Shoes; Leather Skirts; Leopard-printed Denim

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We scan the inbox so you don't have to. Today, three items of note:

Best Bets Daily: Hot knife set
Charles & Marie: Fight the rain, Samuri-style
DailyCandy: Shoes of Prey lets you design your own footwear
Daily Front Row: Modern chain mail
I Heart Daily: Social entrepreneurs get documentary face-time
Refinery29: Marilyn's secret weapon: lucite heels (pictured)
The Rundown: 5 things to buy or eat before an asteroid approaches the Earth
Thrillist: Sparkly tequileria opening in Hermosa
WWWD: How to wear leather skirts
The Zoe Report: Animal print alternative: leopard-printed denim jacket