Because You Can Take My Curel Out of My Cold, Dead Hands
by Amalah
Dear Amalah, OK, this is driving me crazy, and I figure if anyone can find out this answer you can. I used to just use whatever makeup and moisturizers worked well for me. But, then, about two years ago, I started hearing about how bad mineral oil and petroleum-based products were for my skin. Now, [...]
Because No One Likes An Itch
by Amalah
Hello Amalah- I need your advice! Every year around this time, especially living in Minnesota, my skin gets very very dry. Not just dry, but to the point where I can SEE the dry, especially on my thighs? and my upper arms. I’ve been testing a plethora of lotions for daily use, but I haven’t [...]
Because I’m Not the Only Person Here Who Knows a Thing or Four
by Amalah
Before we get to this week�s questions, I have a small public service announcement: There�s a rumor flying around via email and message boards that Bloomingdale�s is getting ready to launch their own line of cosmetics, and is temporarily offering the entire line at eyeslipsface.com for $1 apiece. Different versions of the “promo” may also [...]
Because I’ve Got My AlphaFoxyMamas All Up In Here
by Amalah
I am extremely pleased to report that we have an entire ARMY of newly-minted AlphaFoxyMamas out there, standing by to assist you in all your beauty queries. I wanted a panel and lo, I now have a LEGION. People, I have MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. I have a PHARMACIST. I have girls with REALLY CUTE SHOES. Mwa [...]
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 I Have Been Just WAITING For the Chance to Whip Out Some Wedding Pictures
by Amalah
Hi Amy, I wrote you AGES ago asking about how to get a Coach bag on discount, and then school kicked in and I promptly forgot to check back on your site for the advice. So imagine my surprise when I went back the other day, searched in your archives, and discovered that you answered [...]







