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The Best Things We Bought This Year

Attention last-minute holiday shoppers and ladies who can't resist picking great gifts for themselves: the entire Shine staff has rounded up the very best items we bought in 2012. From fantastic no-run tights and comfy bras to makeout albums and must-have makeup, we love these purchases and strongly believe you will too.

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Photo by: linusbike.com
Linus Dutchi 3 bicycle, $649
"For years I had a $10 vintage Schwinn that I loved riding, but I gave it to a friend after college. I've wanted a new bike to recapture that footloose-and-fancy-free French girl feeling, and this year I finally bit the bullet. Flowers, farmer's market finds, and library books fit in the back baskets, and some of my happiest moments this year have been astride this beauty. I plan on having it ... more
Photo by: linusbike.com
Linus Dutchi 3 bicycle, $649
"For years I had a $10 vintage Schwinn that I loved riding, but I gave it to a friend after college. I've wanted a new bike to recapture that footloose-and-fancy-free French girl feeling, and this year I finally bit the bullet. Flowers, farmer's market finds, and library books fit in the back baskets, and some of my happiest moments this year have been astride this beauty. I plan on having it forever." - Sarah McColl, Senior Food Editor less

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