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· The history of the Trapper Keeper [Mental Floss]
· Mattel will sell a "Violin Soloist" Barbie in China [WSJ]
· 12 questions to ask yourself before every purchase [WhoWhatWear]
· Kate Middleton shows off new hairstyle, some grays [Vogue UK]
· Inside LA's new green nail salon, Olive & June [The Chalkboard Mag]
· Chic polish maker Uslu Airlines' newest shades [Fashion Monitor]
· Graphic designer creates posters in homage of TV show The Wire [Slate]
· Lauren Conrad supposedly bans cell phones from her upcoming wedding [Christian Post]