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In her "Retail Therapy" column this week, Madison Avenue Spy interviews Decadestwo's Christos Garkinos. His number one shopping tip: "Don’t shop in packs. I guarantee that it will lead to a mistake purchase. A friend says you look good and then you make a purchase when you're not fully convinced. Also, shop with someone who is a different size than you." [MAS]