Because You Asked For It
by Amalah
Hey Amy, Ever since I discovered mineral-based foundation I have had an optimism/skepticism dichotomy going on in my head that is driving me nuts. So I thought I would ask. Do you have any experience? I would totally just try it, but it’s like $80. If it really is beautiful and natural looking I will [...]
Because I Earned My Degree From Google University
by Amalah
Today, I want to take you on an extra-special journey through the Mind of Amy, as I demonstrate my typical thought process as I read through a typical question. (Bold text is our intrepid question-asker-person, while everything in italics and parentheses is mine, as you know how much I love me some parentheses.) (Love!) Dearest, [...]
Because Lip Gloss Baby Lip Gloss is Pretty Much the Way My Mind Works
by Amalah
Amy, Ok, a few months ago I purchased the Two Faced Box of Chocolates and I LOVE it. Not only are the colors awesome but they all smell like chocolate. How can you go wrong!? Anyway, my main dilemma is that while I love these colors I never wear them because it’s a bit ridiculous [...]
Because Nobody Else Wants to Discuss Your Hair As Much As I Do
by Amalah
BUT FIRST: I’ve gotten quite a few requests for clarification about the Not Curly But Sort-Of Bendy hairstyle I described two weeks ago. For some reason, the brilliant bit of prose: "don’t open the “flappy”thing" confused a couple people. I mean, really. Anyway, funny story! I’d actually taken pictures of the technique with the idea [...]
Because Dubious Hodgepodge Would be a Great Name for a Rock Band
by Amalah
BUT FIRST, LET ME GET ALL META ON YOUR ASS With a question from…me! Whoa. Dear Amalah, Do you have any words of advice for future question submitters about how they can help YOU help THEM? Also, why do all your pop culture references date from before 1999, you big fat lame-o? Amalah Yes! I [...]
Because Even I Get Tired of Talking About Foundation Sometimes
by Amalah
Goddess of Advice, Dearest Amalah, I have a question regarding etiquette. I know that you recently left the office world where co-workers were a few feet a way and you are now learning the life of the freelancer, with fellow bloggers an IM away. But I would ask that you return to your office days [...]









