Wrap it in style (Vancouver Province)

Make sure you have all the materials needed to get the job done, so you`re not scrambling for tape, tissue paper, gift tags or scissors at the eleventh hour on Christmas Eve.

CHCA student appearing in play (Pulse-Journal)

Alex Roberts, daughter of Mark and Nancy Roberts of West Chester Twp., will appear in Playhouse in the Park`s production of "A Christmas Carol," running through Dec. 30. Roberts, who has been acting since she was 5, has appeared in advertisements for the Columbus Zoo, Once Upon a Child and the Frontgate catalog.

Fashion clues (Pensacola News Journal)

Santa`s outfit is a little matchy-matchy, so don`t trust him shopping alone for your wardrobe. Guide him with these fashion ideas.

Love the accent (Chicago Sun-Times)

Want to find the right holiday gift for a friend or loved one without the headache of knowing her size, favorite color and style? To avoid the guesswork, we enlisted designer Michael Kors, style guru of Bravo`s ``Project Runway,`` to create the list of must-have fashion accessories.

Panning for Nuggets in the Slurry (New York Times)

For the last decade, I have celebrated my December birthday by trekking to the Loehmann?s flagship store on Seventh Avenue in Manhattan.

Kors must haves (Chicago Sun-Times)

Still stumped on the perfect holiday gift? Designer Michael Kors offers quick hits for your holiday favorite. Aviators: Michael Kors aviator sunglasses, $185, michaelkors.com.