DIY Embellished Sweater; 2012's Best LA Beauty Spots

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

Best Bets Daily: T3 BodyWaver curling iron
DailyCandy: LA's best beauty spots of 2012 (pictured)
I Heart Daily: Top beauty tips and products of 2012
Refinery29: 15 ways to keep New Year's resolutions
Rundown: Ski spots in Seattle
Thrillist: 2013's must-try eateries
WWWD: DIY embellished sweater
The Zoe Report: Salvatore Ferragamo "Ferragamo Travel" collection