Undeniable Middle Age: What’s Important, What’s Not
Turning 45 forced me to accept that ominous “middle age” label, and to think about what matters to me now (and what has changed over time).
Turning 45 forced me to accept that ominous “middle age” label, and to think about what matters to me now (and what has changed over time).
I had been assured that my new sunglasses, fitted with UNITY lenses– were going to be the best pair of glasses I’d ever had, but I was skeptical. How much of a difference could these lenses really make? Click through for the verdict.
Basically it’s Agent Provocateur for pregnant and nursing moms. Rawr.
As if new motherhood wasn’t hard enough on your wardrobe…
When you want sun, style and…easy access to le boobs.
Whether you’re trying to hide a baby bulge, an ill-advised tattoo or just a really long torso, the hunt for the perfect t-shirt goes on.
One girlfriend needs Amalah’s big sister advice.
Guest author Heather B presents the Smackdown’s Fall Shopping Guide: the must-haves, the must-avoids, plus how to be trendy AND thrifty.
Leah of agirlandaboy fame joins the Smackdown Virtual Village and steps in. Boy-oh-boy did she find a cool blazer.
Look, this is IMPORTANT stuff here. You don’t want to wear the wrong kind of socks and look like a DORK, or something, do you?
Amy helps out a reader headed to the WHITE HOUSE to accept an award.
Amy, HELP. So here’s my dilemma. I live in London and have been lucky enough to be invited to the Buckingham Palace Garden Party this year. July 22, to be precise. Which suddenly seems very soon. I got the dress sorted freakishly easily – saw…
Hey Amalah! I just had a baby back in February, and I’m in sore need of a wardrobe update. I’ve already resigned myself to the fact that there is no one-stop-shop for cool clothes that a) don’t bare your butt crack and b) don’t look…
Hi Amy, I read the Advice Smackdown religiously to pretend that I’m the kind of girl who ever wears anything on her face other than mascara and gloss at a super-formal event. Because of you I have worn eyeliner and eyeshadow (neutrals, but still) to…
Dearest Wise and Wonderful Amalah, I am writing to you in desperation from the other side of the world – Sydney, Australia to be exact. On January 1st 2008 (as in less than month away) I am traveling to Atlantic City, and will be there…
Dear Amy, I have the most glamorous classic outfit to wear this Christmas (with a retro top just for that pizzaz) The thing is I have my hair and make up and out fit all figured out….but the SHOES are making me insane. Normally I…
Dear Witty and Stylish Amalah, Aack! You’ve gotta help me! I am 36 and way too old to not know how to dress myself properly, but old enough to know when it’s time to go crawling for help! My husband and I want to go…
Amy (do you mind if I call you Amy?), HELP! I don’t know if the following question is Smackdown worthy, but if anyone could help me, it’d be you. Because you are wise and wonderful. And have probably been to this sort of thing before….
Dear Great and Powerful Amalah, I have a pair of black fishnets that I absolutely adore. They’re the kind with the seam up the back, that I am super uptight about making sure it is straight — because a crooked line looks tacky. Anyways, I…
Hola Amalah! I’m a fairly new reader of your blogs, but that hasn’t stopped me from giving you my full attention and devotion. As such, I need some advice on the long standing “white after Labor Day” rule… and fast! My bridal shower is coming…