Manolo Blahnik's New York Show; Claudia Schiffer Hair Care

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· Does your personal trainer suck? [Deadspin]
· Manolo Blahnik will present at NYFW [WWD]
· Carole Middleton shows off 'shapely' legs [Daily Mail]
· Inside designer Anine Bing's airy LA studio [Racked LA]
· Model Claudia Schiffer launches hair care line [Vogue UK]
· Nicki Minaj's new perfume is called Minajesty [Fashion Monitor]
· Katie Couric interviewed Sarah Jessica Parker for InStyle [InStyle]
· Ralph Lauren's niece removed from plane in drunken rage [Stylelist]
· Former Miss Venezuela falls victim to country's crime epidemic [NYP]

Chicago News—
· The "New Beginnings" pop-up shop will open at Nordstrom Oakbrook on January 10 [Racked Inbox]
· Robin Richman's fall and winter collections are 50 to 75 percent off, in store and online [Racked Inbox]
· Chilly? Peruvian Connection is hosting its semi-annual sale through Sunday, offering discounts on its warm alpaca goods [Racked Inbox]