
As she plans her wardrobe’s transition from Summer to Fall, Girlawhirl strives for comfort, style and above all else, versatility. To that end, one of her first fall purchases is the sweatshirt dress from J.Crew….

As she plans her wardrobe’s transition from Summer to Fall, Girlawhirl strives for comfort, style and above all else, versatility. To that end, one of her first fall purchases is the sweatshirt dress from J.Crew….

The entryway in Girlawhirl’s apartment can always use a little cleaning up. She kicks off her shoes when she crosses the threshold, leaving a jumble of them on the floor, her handbag is either hanging on the doorknob of her tiny closet, or on the ground among the shoes, and whatever sweater or jacket she’s worn that day barely makes it into the overstuffed closet…

No matter how well she plans, the reality is that there are certain mornings when Girlawhirl has no idea what to wear to work. It’s those days when she always reaches for a pair of black pants. Whether they’re boot cut, skinny or even cropped, paired with any of the tops in her closet, her go-to black pant collection helps her to get out of the door on time and looking good…

Girlawhirl’s been a fan of Korres eye lining pencils for years – great colors, a creamy texture that applies without tugging but stays on all day – and a formula that contains none of the chemicals and additives that she tries to avoid. And now, when she has an opportunity to get a great assortment of colors – ten in all –for just $32.50, she’s jumping at the chance…

The statistics are startling: over 1 billion people live without access to fresh water. A large proportion of girls and women in the communities without fresh water spend most of their day fetching water – which can be miles away, and therefore are less able to go to school or work to help their families. In addition, the diseases caused by lack of sanitation and water that’s not safe kill more people than all kinds of violence and war. But perhaps most shocking of all is that $20 can provide one of these people fresh water for 20 years…

During the last couple of pedicures she’s had, Girlawhirl’s been treated to a mouse moisturizer called Footlogix. She’s been so intrigued by it that she purchased one, and she’s giving it a rave reviews. She originally bought it because of the novelty factor – it’s light mousse texture that she noticed didn’t leave her feet slippery and sliding around in her flip flops as she made her way out of the salon. But after doing a little research on the Footlogix brand, she’s convinced that she’s found a winner…

As Girlawhirl can see summer’s end approaching, she’s starting to think about how her routine will change as fall kicks in. But before she can move forward to a new season – she’s calling attention to some of her summertime heroes; they’ve served her well all summer long… Continue reading

Girlawhirl’s crafty friends can’t stop talking about the colorful printed tool sets from Cynthia Rowley. Cute and girly, but totally functional and rugged, they’re perfect for around-the-house projects and crafting….