Tilda Swinton for Nars; Amal Clooney's Power Ranking

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· Pro photographers explain Blake Lively's Preserve photos [Racked]
· Five brands that give us hope for the future of fashion [Racked]
· Tilda Swinton is the new face of Nars [FGR]
· What stores want to do with your data [Mashable]
· Parker Posey talks food, social media [TNP]
· Amal Clooney, more powerful than Kate Middleton? [Evening Standard]
· American Eagle Outfitters will use beacons to lure customers [WaPo]
· Sephora offers new service to pinpoint your foundation color [ITG]

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