I cut the label out of my favorite jeans because I never wanted anyone to know that they were NYDJ (Not Your Daughter's Jeans). Like, I know I'm old but I don't need to advertise it.

Is it bad that my takeaway from your story is that canned potatoes exist? Seriously, I had no idea! (Great story, but I'm still in stunned-face-mode about the canned potatoes.)

So, certain kinds of cosmetic procedures are okay but others aren't? What happened to 'my body, my choice?'

I'm really trying to read all the replies to this story, as I really tried to read all the replies to the Gawker story about the Eliot Rodger copycat-wannabe. But it seems I can't since the Gawker Media commentariat has become overrun with MRAs, PUAs, Fox 'News' fans, and illiterates. God, I miss the days when one had…

I'm older than her mother and my ass has never looked better. (Okay, it certainly doesn't look like hers, but it's high, round, and tight, and I'm over 50.) I do work out. But I also eat cheese. Mmm cheese...

One of the most absurd things I have heard is when someone claims that after you have given something up, even a small amount will start making you ill- that it's because you gave it up, not because you naturally would have felt ill because of eating it

The Abstruse Magnificence.

Generally for formal events that take place in the morning. Or even at noon/early afternoon. They're very attractive, while slightly less 'serious' than black tie or white tie (which is reserved for the most formal occasions).

My ex and I had an evening wedding because he wanted to wear white tie. (Also because I've never been a morning person.) Everyone looked amazing and we only changed out of our formal wear at the after-after-party 'cause white tie kinda clashes with beer cans.

Maybe true for celebrities and fashionistas (or would that be fashionistos?) But for the average person of 'comfortable' means, a well crafted and ably tailored tux will last for a very, very long time.