Spanx Invades Bloomingdale's; Frodo's Street Style

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MIDTOWN EAST—Spanx has launched its first-ever in-store space on the fourth floor of Bloomingdale's. Crucial detail: That light-up circular fixture in the middle is called the "Tower of Power." [Racked Inbox]

CHICAGO—Our retail-obsessed Midwestern sibling somehow managed to capture Elijah Wood for their Street Scenes feature. He's wearing a Steven Alan shirt, Naked and Famous jeans, and Converse shoes, and so far readers seem split between loving and hating his look. [Racked Chicago]