Columns Talking Chic "Size 12 is the New Two" ...That is what I remind myself when I stand nude in front of my full-length mirrors studying my hump: size 12 is the new two...size 12 is the new two... size 12 is the new two. O. K.   Fine - it should be the new two. Now even though a lady doesn't reveal her true size (or some bull like that), I'll admit it - I'm a six-slash-eight. But I will say that I floated in the double digits almost immediately as I turned 21; a time in a gal's life when she has the ticket to buy alcohol herself before bar hoppin' and clubbin', all the while looking forward to a midnight drive-thru at Del Taco with her favorite friend. (Written by Elana Pruitt) more: Books, Etc., of Note (That Would Make Great Christmas Gifts) Lee Lemon Peoples gives her holiday book gift-giving recommendations. More Insights That Time of Year The Christmas season is upon us, and while it is often disparaged as being too commercialized, I believe that is just a way for us to be less and less introspective about how even now in this day of commercialism we still find ways to bond with one another.  We find ways to show we care throughout the year.  We do.  It’s simply more popular to put ourselves down and say we are a cold, unfeeling people who care only for ourselves.  That simply is not true. (Written By Lisa Trimarchi) more: The Beauty Agenda Beautician or the Beast - When Friendly Stylists Become Dangerous Foes A Jerry Seinfeld episode sums this article up perfectly. Seinfeld had a barber who never cut his hair to his satisfaction. One day, while in his barber's chair, he saw a new barber who was much better—his barber's nephew. Jerry was always too scared to complain about his hair. One day, after yet another bad haircut, he snuck off to get his hair done by the new barber. He crossed enemy lines. What happened next? His old barber found out and went ballistic. Sometimes the fear to confront a less than adequate stylist is not always unfounded. (Written By Kaylene Peoples ) more: Enjoy a Spa Treatment from Your Kitchen! It's that time of year when winter weather leads to dry skin and dry hair.  Don't have time or money for the spa treatment?  Not to fear.  You can treat yourself to the spa treatment right in your own home.  Your kitchen has just what you need! ( Written By Lisa A. Trimarchi) more: Gift Guide•Fashion•Articles•Columns•Reviews Staff • Index • Current Issue