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Here's what happened today in Racked cities across the country:
CHICAGO—The brains behind Sequins and Stripes doles out her essential shopping tips along with some tricks for handling the summer heat with style.
NEW YORK— Sephora just signed off on their first Brooklyn outpost, a space toted as a "women's power center" of sorts.
BOSTON—Happy Birthday America! July 4th approved picks, just in time for all of this weekend's patriotic festivities.