Monthly Archives: September 2007

Versace spring 08 collection at Milan Fashion Week

Posted on September 29, 2007 by girlawhirl

They are expecting a long, hot summer at Versace, whose double-header of shows late Thursday night, climaxed the least distinguished Milan season this century… But where the Italian collections were dominated by overly excited attempts to create arty fashion – … Continue reading →

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Gucci spring 08 collection at Milan Fashion Week

Posted on September 29, 2007 by girlawhirl

Got to hand it to Gucci designer Frida Giannini, when she likes something, she thoroughly likes it… Her big obsession this season is posh punk clothing, the sort of clothes fans of The Clash donned when they went to hear … Continue reading →

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Emporio Armani spring 08 collection at Milan Fashion Week

Posted on September 29, 2007 by girlawhirl

Giorgio Armani called his Emporio Spring/Summer 2008 collection Beyond Trends, but its real title should have been Beyond Beyonce, as the designer’s latest perfume ad opened the show with the sultry singer crooning out “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend”… … Continue reading →

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rotating outlet

Posted on September 28, 2007 by girlawhirl

Girlawhirl likes to keep her work in the office, preferring to stay at her desk late every now and then rather than taking work home with her. It’s mostly because she likes to think of her home as a place … Continue reading →

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no stress day

Posted on September 28, 2007 by girlawhirl

September 29th has been declared No Stress Day. And Girlawhirl can’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday. Does she have to do her usual Saturday morning sweep through her apartment, cleaning in her wake? Not tomorrow. She’s … Continue reading →

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Girlawhirl fashion round up week of September 28, 2007

Posted on September 28, 2007 by girlawhirl

Girlawhirl’s has a lot of friends on the internet! She’s found great sites that focus on all the things she loves: fashion, makeup, handbags, shoes and more. Here’s a round up of great features and article from some of her … Continue reading →

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sparkling white wines

Posted on September 28, 2007 by girlawhirl

Girlawhirl loves champagne! But she’s just as partial to all kinds of sparkling wines from the Italian Prosecco to Blanc de Blancs that come from California. In fact, she and her Super Pals love the idea of a little sparkling … Continue reading →

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Prada spring 08 collection at Milan Fashion Week

Posted on September 28, 2007 by girlawhirl

The great poets, Shelley, Yeats or Goethe, would have loved Tuesday night’s Prada collection, which used fashion as a vehicle to comment on our generation’s obsession with the virtual, and not real, world… “I wanted a reality check. People now … Continue reading →

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moo calling cards

Posted on September 27, 2007 by girlawhirl

Girlawhirl doesn’t go anywhere without a reserve of business cards on hand. She never knows when they will come in handy to seal a deal, or follow up with a new contact. But in more casual social situations, Girlawhirl feels … Continue reading →

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chocolate making kit

Posted on September 27, 2007 by girlawhirl

It’s been well documented that Girlawhirl is indeed a chocoholic. She can’t get enough of the stuff. Dark and rich, light and milky, in between, filled with fruit or nuts, topped with salt, really, anything goes. She would love to … Continue reading →

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