Monthly Archives: November 2009
best beauty gifts
It’s the time of year when all beauty and fragrance brands go into overdrive with over-the-top gifts. And frankly speaking, Girlawhirl’s never met a woman who wouldn’t love whatever their brand of beauty or favorite fragrance is serving up. Sometimes … Continue reading
Girlawhirl’s holiday 2009 wish list
Truth be told, this year, Girlawhirl’s not really that into over-the-top gifts. With plenty of friends searching for jobs or ridiculously underemployed, it feels a little un-American to put together a list of items that she expects to find under … Continue reading
marled wool cardigan
Girlawhirl’s in love – with a cardigan. She knows it’s ridiculous, but if she thought that her co-workers wouldn’t notice, she’d wear her new beauty – J.Crew’s Marled Wool Cardigan – to the office every day… It’s perfection over a … Continue reading
Cole Haan Air technology shoes on sale at Nordstrom
There are certain staples in Girlawhirl’s work wardrobe; cashmere from J.Crew, Elie Tahari pants, DKNY dresses, and below them all, comfortable shoes. Sometimes that could mean Donald Pliner or Stuart Weitzman, but more often than not, it’s a pair of … Continue reading
sales and discounts for the week of 11/23/09
With so many coupons and special discounts hitting into her inbox these days, Girlawhirl’s picking and choosing the ones she’ll take advantage of. And they keep coming. Here are a few more discounts and sales that she’s keeping her eye … Continue reading
holiday 2009 hostess gifts
With Thanksgiving around the corner, Girlawhirl’s got a few stops to make next weekend, and she’s gathering her favorite holiday hostess gifts before time runs out. Of course any hostess is happy to see a guest arrive at her door … Continue reading
Coffee or tea cup
In Girlawhirl’s office there’s a copy of a recent magazine article taped above the coffee station. It touts the benefits of using a ceramic coffee mug versus one that’s thrown out after using, and the benefits are many. Compared to … Continue reading
moody printed silk blouse from anthropologie
For the Thanksgiving holiday, Girlawhirl looks for something pretty and distinctive – but with a big dinner and plenty of dessert options, she’d never wear anything skin tight. With this colorful blouse she found at anthropolgie.com, she’s all set for … Continue reading
origins 25% off discount
Over the weekend Girlawhirl’s inbox was bombarded with Friends, Family and Pre-Holiday discount emails. With offers from Sephora, Bloomingdales, Borders, Banana Republic, Gap and Old Navy, it was as if she could save almost anywhere she shops. And while most … Continue reading
win a $500 gift card from lucy
In celebration of its 10th birthday, Lucy’s giving away two shopping sprees! And all Girlawhirl has to do to win one is upload a video or write an essay explaining just why she loves to work out. Is it because … Continue reading