Monthly Archives: May 2008
gifts for the high school grad
With the majority of her first round of graduation ceremonies and celebrations behind her, Girlawhirl’s attentions are turning to the next crop of grads: the high school class of 2008. This new group gives Girlawhirl a completely different set of … Continue reading
sex and the city book
It seems like Girlawhirl has been waiting all year, but now it’s finally here. She’s bubbling over with excitement for the big screen debut of her four favorite fabulous and fashionable friends: the ladies of Sex and the City. Since … Continue reading
Girlawhirl fashion round up week of may 30, 2008
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 articles from some of her … Continue reading
beach cover-ups
Gone are the days when Girlawhirl has had to relegate one of her sundresses to be her beach cover-up. There are so many cute ones available it’s as if they’ve caught the fancy of designers everywhere. From high fashion to … Continue reading
bosu ballast ball
Girlawhirl is no stranger to the ubiquitous stability ball. In fact, she used one as a chair for a while until she got tired of it rolling down the hall each time she stood up. So she was thrilled when … Continue reading
save your world
Truth be told, Girlawhirl is often confused by all the “green” claims she reads on labels and sees on advertisements and in stores. With companies clamoring to out-eco each other, and pledging that a purchase of their products will indeed … Continue reading
wholemato ketchup
With summertime barbecues on her agenda, Girlawhirl is stocking up on summer staples. Something that recently caught her eye in the health food store was Wholemato, a different kind of ketchup… What makes Wholemato™ Organic Agave Ketchup so different is … Continue reading
great tips for hosting weekend guests
Even though a bit of prep and planning goes into hosting weekend guests, Girlawhirl loves it. She’s usually excited to see whomever it happens to be that’s visiting, and with a few small tweaks, she can turn her Lilliputian apartment … Continue reading
gladiator sandals
When it comes to trends there are some that Girlawhirl buys into big time – skinny black pants and cashmere sweaters – and others that she’s not sure she wants to spend more than a little of her fashion budget … Continue reading
portable sunscreen products
Girlawhirl knows that she needs to apply sunscreen as part of her daily routine. And she does, by using a body lotion that contains an SPF of 15 along with ingredients that also block UVA rays. But along with the … Continue reading