Extremely Last-Minute Christmas Shopping; Chanel's New Nails

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Local
· Was Phi a victim of timing, hype, or both? [The Fashion Beat]
· Where to buy toys on Christmas Day: Orthodox neighborhoods! [Brokleyn]

National
· Crystal Renn destroys skinnier model in V (not that it's a competition) [Jezebel]
· Coming in January: Chanel's edgy nail polish neutrals [MIRS]
· Bluefly keeps polling about harem pants, getting same answer [Flypaper]