Bay Area haircut needers, my friend Laurel works as an aesthetician at a super cute, rock and roll salon in Cole Valley called Vierra and Friends.

Which is only a couple blocks from my house and around the corner from Zazie. It is a very cool looking little salon - like an old fashioned salon but with hip stylists. Also, Tina ex of the Trashwomen and currently of the Bobbyteens is a stylist there.

Etiquette question for my Bitches.

I've been invited to dinner with a good friend tonight. I asked if I could bring anything, and she said she has it covered. I feel guilty not bringing anything, 'cause, well, I'm like that.

So, should I bring a bottle of wine, or should I just bring myself?

If she said not to bring anything, and she's a good friend, then don't.

Bringing a bottle of wine would be a nice gesture.

Though not really necessary for a good friend.

I agree with ita, vw. I understand how you feel, but you're really fine.

BTW, I just caught up and saw that you'd been having a really difficult couple of days. I'm so sorry I haven't been around to help you.

I'm so sorry I haven't been around to help you.

Thanks. It's totally cool. You've had your share of rough days yourself!

It would vary on how good a friend. I might bring a wee bouquet of flowers or a bottle of wine or some other tiny hostess gift for a good but not superclose friend. For a really good friend who said no worries, just bring you.

If she said bring nothing, then you are totally within etiquette just showing up. And when I say bring nothing, I mean it.

My default is a bottle of Processo or something sparkly with a pretty ribbon - it's usually just something nice for them to have later, not for dinner itself. Well, it's my default when I remember to have one about. And when I have ribbon.

Spending as much $$ on an outfit for a doll as I balk at spending on Em is MAD, correct?

American Girl doll?

How'd ya guess, Hil?

And a Bitty Baby, at that!!

Ok! I'm off! Thanks, guys!