Answer Angel: Widow stuck with well-meaning ‘friends’
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I've got a beautiful ring that I want to continue to wear. But, it is my engagement ring given to me by my late husband who...
Home > Reviews
All Stories
How to look a little slimmer when the weight is all behind you
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have gained weight and it seems to be all in the rear. How does one dress to try to make it look smaller or to...
Answer Angel: Never announce your imperfections! Fashion advice for the self-loathing friend
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: A good friend of mine, when we see each other for the first time in awhile, opens the conversation with self-criticism about her looks. "Sorry my...
Fighting with your teen over his sweatpants — time to pick your battles
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: My 16-year-old son thinks sweatpants are actual attire for public events like attending a play or going out to dinner. Is this correct? Am I too...
Is it ever rude to compliment a stranger?
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I love to people watch and when I see someone — a woman, man, teen, even a child — if I think their outfit or shoes...
A better storage solution for those oversize earrings
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I love my big clip-on earrings and have quite a large collection. But, how to store them? All the stand up holders I have seen are...
Taking the plunge into color — and breaking free of an all-black wardrobe
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I'm a larger woman and tend to wear too much black. Lately, I've noticed that when I step out of my comfort zone and wear something...
Black, white, neon? Colorful sneakers create a sock dilemma
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: OK, so I actually had this conversation with myself this morning! I put on jeans and cobalt blue sneakers: white socks or black? Both seemed wrong!...
She took on a weight loss challenge; now she’s on the hunt for a new style
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I'm about to have a birthday and I'd like to do something for myself. I've recently lost 55 pounds (with 20 pounds more to go)! I've...
How to use a scarf to hide your bad hair day
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have often wanted to hide under a beautifully tied scarf on a "bad hair day" but every time I try to artfully tie one, it's...