Cleaning tips to make dirty shoes like new again
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I went hiking in my expensive gym shoes, and they got covered in mud. (I know it was a dumb thing to do, but I didn't...
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No sweat: Expensive exercise gear isn’t worth the price, says Answer Angel
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: When is it ever worth spending a ton of money on workout clothes? Aside from shoes, of course, which can show a big difference when you...
Nailing a better polish option
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Nail polish is making my nails brittle and thin and kind of yellowish. The polish remover is an added problem — too harsh, and it can't...
Hoping for a logo-free closet? Good luck, says Answer Angel.
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have purchased North Face, REI and other brands for years because I love the comfort, warmth and lightweight material. However, I hate wearing the logo....
Fall’s arrived, so Answer Angel is tracking down your new favorite sweater
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have been wondering about the perfect fall sweater. I see a lot of sweaters that aren't flattering or don't feel right — huge but boxy,...
Can costume jewelry regain its shine?
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have several pieces of good, gold-tone costume jewelry, and the metal in the chains has turned to an unattractive dull brownish color. This hasn't happened...
Take ‘price upon request’ as a warning label of sticker shock
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: In the fashion magazine descriptions of clothing and accessories I often see the phrase "price upon request." Why don't they just say how much it costs?...
There is a shoe that looks like Donald Trump’s hair
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I saw the "Princetown" Gucci loafer on the Nordstrom website this morning and almost spit my coffee onto my keyboard. First off, they cost $1,800. Who...
Leave those gym clothes at the gym
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I've spent some time at airports all over the country in the past few months, and no matter where I am, I see a clothing style...
Smart shopping tips for the ‘musts’ you can’t locate
There's a lot of looking out there. Not so much finding, though. Every day, frustrated shoppers ask me to locate what would seem to be simple items they can't find...