Naked Eye Optical Closing; Etsy Makes Major Changes

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Local
· Record store owner uses social security checks to stay open [DNAinfo]
· Marc Jacobs hosting private, employee sample sale today [Mizhattan]
· Oscar de la Renta soaps now at The Peninsula Hotel [WWD]
· Naked Eye Optical is closing on Orchard Street [Bowery Boogie]

National
· Etsy makes major, sweeping change to its vendor rules [Racked]
· David Beckham spotted in undies for another H&M campaign [Vogue UK]
· Nail polish guru Deborah Lippmann opens her first salon [Miraval Resorts]
· Some women are paying for half of their engagement ring [StyleCaster]