It is officially impolite to tell someone that he or she looks tired. In the course of these awkward exchanges, the word “tired” substitutes as a euphemism for the word “shit.” The person on the receiving end of the “you look tired” remark really hears “you look like shit.” Since you wouldn’t tell a friend she looks like shit (to her face), don’t with a concerned tilt of the head say, “you look really exhausted,” and then act surprised when her fatigued countenance shifts to one of irritation.
The fashion world is reeling from the news that Galliano was axed from Dior for his recent anti-Semitic rants. The more fucked up aspect of this story is Galliano’s possible prosecution by French authorities.
Free speech isn’t protected in France the way it is by the First Amendment. Specifically, French law prohibits public speech or writings that incite racial or religious hatred, or those that deny the Holocaust. Even though France has one of the most virulent neo-nazi scenes I’ve ever encountered (How many other places do you regularly see graffiti swastikas?), restrictions on speech are never justified even if they are backed by seemingly legitimate public policy.
Voltaire said it best, “I do not agree with what you have to say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it.”
Venturing out for a gathering tonight? Remember these simple tips to keep your dignity intact this New Year’s Eve.
Have a strategy for getting home or arrange a place to crash before you go out. The last thing you want to be doing at 2:18 a.m. New Year’s Day is trying to find a cab or foolishly trusting a drunk-ass friend to drive you. Lazy, opportunistic cops love New Year’s Eve. The last place you want to spend the night is the drunk tank in county lockup, Trust. Plan ahead bitches. For the record, hoping for a one night hook-up does not constitute a legit plan.
Please resist the temptation to dress like a disco ball and call it “festive.” Tonight, expect to see a hot mess of metallic wherever you go. Buck the obvious choice, and you’ll stand out against a sea of tired frocks. If you already have a sparkler lined up, it better be the best shit ever. Seriously, ill-fitting metallic looks so budget. Regardless, wear a damn coat. Shivering is not chic.
If someone hands you a bong or a joint, puff-puff-pass. No sleeping in the grass. If you stumble into a room where people are doing blow, don’t inquire loudly, “Is that coke!?” 
Clean up after yourself. Don’t pee on the seat. Share your drugs. Take one before you take two. If you are rolling, maintain your composure. Nobody wants your emotional ebarf all over them. Stay away from pharmaceuticals. Drink water. Eat dinner. Sometimes puking is the best solution. Keep a level-headed bitch in your crew.
Never be the first to arrive or the last to leave. Don’t flirt with someone else’s date. Absolutely no catfighting, crying, or public relationship drama allowed. Bring cash. Nudity will surely end up on the internet. Keep your clothes on.
Most of all loves, thanks for your visit. Wishing you the most phenomenal and blessed year of your life. Smooches, DC
I trust you’ve kept your head above the recent flood of commercialism. Now that the high waters have begun to recede, some really good bargains are surfacing. This is a very opportune time to pick up a fresh new coat at a deep discount. Avoid baby doll styles which are done, and invest in a belted style to carry you through next winter and beyond.
Chunky knits aren’t going anywhere. Fair Isle was the major pattern statement this season for both sexes. However, if you plan to invest serious money, an amazing solid color won’t look tired after a couple seasons.
Wanna dip your toe into the prestige pond? Stores slash prices on gift sets after the holidays, and this provides the perfect opportunity to try several products from one brand. Often a clearance gift set costs the same or less than a single full-priced item. Caution, check product sizes: some sets contain a full-sized collection and others dwarfed versions. 
By day fifteen, a major purge begins and weird impurities emerge from the cheeks and jaw line. This creates a serious temptation to extract, but self-control is the order of the day. A hen-pecked look just won’t do for an event this Friday.
On day seventeen, met up with a friend who described my face as “glowy.” One more night of treatment must eliminate any remaining imperfections.
Today is the big day and skin is looking pretty great, but four days (or 20) was barely enough time to make that happen. After sweating whether or not C8 has the power to uncover the freshness, it is obvious that there just isn’t enough resurfacing action in this product when used alone.
After stumbling in inebriated, it is a wonder the treatment even made it on last night. As a result of its application, my face looks better than I feel.
No longer able to resist, my own lack of will power caused reaggravation. This episode confirmed my previous suspicions that Kinerase C8 Intensive Treatment does not make an ideal spot treatment.
After three weeks, skin still feels and looks better immediately after application, but cumulative results are negligible to non-existent. Next week will conclude the experiment, and perhaps the true test of Kinerase will be whether it is missed when it is gone.
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