I once saw a man on TV get his armpits botoxed. Some doctor spread this white powder on them to turn the merorcine glands inky black. He then proceeded to jab a needle repeatedly into each black area while the man cringed. It scared the shit out of me.

@soulless economist: That's because a lot of black Americans who are inclined to celebrate ANY holiday during the winter season lean toward Christmas because of the religious traditions. I think there was somewhat of a controversy when it first popped up because a lot of black people felt like it was competing with…

I find myself wondering if human cremains can fit in a Pringles can. I'm also upset that I can't find Pizza-licious Pringles anywhere.

@BillyPilgrimisnotmylover: Ummm...a couple of years ago my boss gave me a Kwanzaa card with a kinara decoration on the front.

@ExtensionOfBob: I echo your sentiments.

@Eeva: Hoping the next Costume Institute exhibit is a YSL retrospective...it only seems fitting.

@Archetype: Ah, Le Smoking. A designer who creates a timeless look (not fashion trend) is something special.

Every time I see Olivier Theyskens, I think he looks like the Jesus votive that my aunt hangs over her bed.

Do overextended mutton chops equal a new X-Men movie? Or is he just sporting these full-time now?

@BillyPilgrimisnotmylover: Whoa, double entendre alert. (Or maybe it's just me.)

@LuckyEmmie: No, no, I Googled. Hot Tranny Mess was responsible that design.

@Macloserboy: I didn't see much of what the menfolk wore last night, but I wouldn't be surprised if "I'm an LA douchebag who hits on drunk girls at Les Deux" was the sartorial theme.

@Blair Waldorf (formerly socalsnarkstress): [images.nymag.com]

Did Christian Siriano have a hand in Lucy Walsh's ensemble?

Best part of my weekend: seeing this group of girls in high (but low-class) stilettos walking to a theater to see the movie. As one of them is asking, "Do you think I'm more of a Carrie or a —" she steps into a slot on a manhole cover and wipes out on the sidewalk. The only "Carrie" involved in that situation was…

If only the rest of that Heidi Montag headline read "....not have any relevance and choose to live out my days as a hermit!"

How old is Rachel Zoe really? She claims to be in her early 30's, but I don't buy it.

@lurkystars: Dude, I called dibs on that piece a long time ago. The kid who plays Eric van der Woodsen is still on the market, though.

@AthertonMerriweather: I don't have a soul. It skews my center of balance, therefore allowing me to speed walk in stilettos.

As big as a pessimist as I tend to be, I know for a fact that one's view of people in the city largely depends on where you seek approval.