The Designers Schooled at J.Crew; BareMinerals' New Foundation

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· How to get Carrie Bradshaw curls [Marie Claire]
· BareMinerals launching a liquid foundation May 1 [Allure]
· Beauty secrets of NYC-based holistic esthetician Negin Niknejad [Racked NY]
· H&M expands into smaller Chinese cities as retail competition grows [BoF]
· The many designers that have used J.Crew as a launchpad [Businessweek]
· Amazon's cost-saving plan for return shipping includes lockers [Consumerist]
· Dermablend's "Camo Confessions" shows women revealing serious skin issues [BuzzFeed]

Chicago News—
· Sofia is hosting a trunk show for eco-friendly line Groceries Apparel from noon to 7 p.m. today [Racked Inbox]
· Local Goods Chicago's "First Friday" event takes place tonight, with Half Acre beer samplings and a showcase of Grass Green Design [Racked Inbox]
· Old Town stationery shop Greer is hosting calligraphy workshops this weekend [Racked Inbox]
· Edith Hart will host an Australian-theme "brekkie" with Miss Renaissance tomorrow morning, and showcase its Australian lines [Racked Inbox]