Monthly Archives: November 2009

best beauty gifts

Posted on November 30, 2009 by girlawhirl

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 →

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Girlawhirl’s holiday 2009 wish list

Posted on November 27, 2009 by girlawhirl

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 →

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marled wool cardigan

Posted on November 25, 2009 by girlawhirl

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 →

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Cole Haan Air technology shoes on sale at Nordstrom

Posted on November 24, 2009 by girlawhirl

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 →

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sales and discounts for the week of 11/23/09

Posted on November 23, 2009 by girlawhirl

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 →

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holiday 2009 hostess gifts

Posted on November 20, 2009 by girlawhirl

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 →

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Coffee or tea cup

Posted on November 19, 2009 by girlawhirl

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 →

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moody printed silk blouse from anthropologie

Posted on November 18, 2009 by girlawhirl

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 →

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origins 25% off discount

Posted on November 17, 2009 by girlawhirl

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 →

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win a $500 gift card from lucy

Posted on November 16, 2009 by girlawhirl

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 →

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