La Mer Joins Instagram; Kate Middleton Buys a Fancy Stroller

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Global News—
· The best designer e-shops on the web [InStyle]
· Waris Ahluwalia opening a boutique in Venice [T]
· La Mer finally debuts on Instagram [Beauty Counter]
· "Blurred Lines" model Emily Ratajkowski plans a Hollywood career [NYT]
· Victoria's Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio loves SoulCycle [Racked LA]
· Florida men went as Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman for Halloween [TSG]
· Kate Middleton and Prince William bought baby George the "Rolls Royce" of strollers [E!]

Local News—
· Two new athletic stores are opening in Bucktown: ASICS and Finish Line. [NBC Chicago]
· GQ calls Haberdash a "Disneyland for stylish grown men." [GQ]
· The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County will host its Trashy Fashion Show on November 15. [The Chicago Tribune]