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Social shopping is a buzz phrase you'll be hearing a lot about soon. To see it in action, head to iliketotallyloveit.com. Shoppers post photos of items they like, then solicit opinions and comments from others. The most popular items bubble to the top, serving as a way to spot trends early. Recent faves have included a pair of limited-edition sunglasses worn by rapper Kanye West and a really cool spork (a spoon/fork). For a more curated view of special products, check out Things I've Bought That I Love — "things" run the gamut from chocolate to lip gloss.

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