Monthly Archives: October 2007

survivor chick chocolate

White chocolate and raspberries enveloped in dark chocolate sounds like something out of Girlawhirl’s dreams. It’s a good thing for her the dreamy chocolate concoction is a reality, and even better for women battling breast cancer that this delicious treat … Continue reading 

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she essential beauty

As she gets older, Girlawhirl’s noticed that every late night, or overnight flight, is starting to show where she hates it most – on her face. It’s not that she’s becoming wrinkled; she’s just seeing a little less glow, perhaps … Continue reading 

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ombre shoes

One of the most fabulous items that came down the runways last fall was the ombré patent leather shoes at Prada. They were a pinky taupe or orange in front, fading out to black in back. Girlawhirl admits that she … Continue reading 

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molten chocolate cake

There’s nothing tricky about it: Girlawhirl loves a chocolate dessert that’s warm from the oven and oozing its chocolatey goodness all over her plate. It’s usually the way she and her Super Pals end a meal out, with a bevy … Continue reading 

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green apple body peel

Girlawhirl and her Super Pals know firsthand how a gentle glycolic acid peel can help the skin on their faces retain – or regain in some cases – the glow that came so naturally just a few years ago. But … Continue reading 

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scoop ballet flat 2007

Girlawhirl loves her breast cancer awareness benefiting Scoop Ballet Flat from last year. In fact it’s still a heavy hitter in her shoe rotation. The classic black ballet flat works with, well, almost anything. So when she heard a new … Continue reading 

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new movies, new dvds, new books, sales, new music for October 29, 2007

Girlawhirl always wants to know what’s next. So she searches out what’s coming to movie theaters, DVD and CD players and bookstores and shares it with all of her closest Pals. And what kind of friend would she be if … Continue reading 

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cakes for a cure

Cake! Just saying the word, or even thinking about cake puts a smile on Girlawhirl’s face. Maybe it’s because it brings back memories of birthday parties and other childhood events, but these days, even during a busy workday, cake events … Continue reading 

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prague castle

With some time on her hands recently while she was in Prague, Girlawhirl had a decision to make: where should she explore that would give her the most sightseeing bang for her buck, and time? After a little deliberation she … Continue reading 

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Halloween shopping

Girlawhirl loves the spooky fun of Halloween. It’s one of her absolute favorite party-throwing holidays. But in Girlawhirl’s apartment, it’s never about fake blood or eyeballs floating in the punch bowl. Instead she prefers to throw a Halloween party with … Continue reading 

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