Seven Products For 2007
I decided late in 2006 to step out of the incredibly cliched role of the harried housewife who puts herself last and take better care of me. I’ve never had trouble carving out time for myself but carving out money for myself has been a problem. Last week I spent the equivalent my weekly food [...]
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 [...]










