Kooky Things, Argh
by Amalah
Dear Amalah, After having three children and experiencing various degrees of hair lushness then hair loss (nothing radical), it has come to this: tendrils. God!!! I wear my longish hair up every single day in a kind of messy topknot, which probably contributed to the tendril outbreak. But: now I have these horrid things to [...]
The Care of Suede and Other Magical Creatures
by Amalah
Since you are the cross between Coach super-goddess and generally helpful person, I figured you were the right person to which to send this inquiry. PLEASE please help, as I really don’t want my first foray into the Coach purse world to scar me from future purchases. Please? So. For Christmas I received this absolutely [...]
Sunsmacked
by Amalah
Amalah, My problem is that I am white – of the may-need-sunglasses-if-you-look-in-my-direction white. While that is not a problem in itself (no tanning for me, fake or otherwise – very much against my Australian culture), makeup for my face tends to be problematic. A light coat of a well matched liquid foundation gives me a [...]
Maybe She Is Definitely Not Born With It
by Amalah
Dear Amalah, Gee, you know what I think? I think you should break format one day and just randomly gush about a new product you’re using. That is what I think, although I also think you are pretty and you smell nice, even when you haven’t showered. Love, Amalah So about a month ago, I [...]
Chop Chop
by Amalah
Dear Amalah, I have a hair dilemma that I could use some help with. I have the kind of hair that stylists love (very, very, thick, lots of natural curl but straightens pretty well, lots of shine) but can be pretty hard to manage day-to-day when it’s long. I have always kept it pretty short-about [...]
My Other Sneakers Are Manolos
by Amalah
Amy, I could use your guidance re: casual footwear…I’m always perplexed about the type of shoe to wear with jeans or casual trousers…like on a Saturday when I’m running errands around town or grabbing a quick bite with a friend. The goal is to be fairly comfortable but avoid the dreaded “frump” feeling that occurs [...]









