It's 1981. The decade has barely begun, but everyone is already behaving as if the good times are permanent. The beautiful are becoming more beautiful, the rich are becoming richer, and everyone else is trying very hard to keep up. In Los Angeles, it's not enough to simply be attractive. California is full attractive people. That's where The Shards Guide to Being Hot & Rich comes in. This handbook exists to teach the unspoken rules that separate the invited from the ignored, the envied from the forgotten. Some people are born privileged; the rest have to study. Inspired by FX's original series The Shards, from executive producer Ryan Murphy and based on Bret Easton Ellis's best-selling novel, this fictitious guide expands the world of the series beyond the tv screen. Study the rules. Dress the part. Just remember: looking hot is easy. Looking innocent is harder. FX's The Shards premieres 8.5 on FX | Hulu