Monthly Archives: February 2010
prettiest spring dress
With the promise of spring on the horizon, Girlawhirl has spent some time in her closet, taking a closer look at her dress collection. Maybe it’s the sunny days, but as soon as the weather warms up, she’s ready to … Continue reading
Bobbi Brown’s Tinted Eye Brightener
Already a fan of Bobbi Brown’s Eye Tinted Brightener, Girlawhirl’s thrilled to see its new packaging: a wand with a built in brush on the end. All she has to do is twist and wait for the click and she … Continue reading
natural and white denim
It’s true – Girlawhirl’s always been a fan of the ‘reverse proportion’ of a light jean or pant worn with black, brow or charcoal grey on top. It’s a fresh look that she wears year round, defying the American convention … Continue reading
the September Issue DVD set
Today’s the day: the DVD release of The September Issue. Girlawhirl’s been baffled by how long it has taken for R. J. Cutler’s documentary about how the September, 2008 issue of Vogue was created to trickle down to fashionistas all … Continue reading
New York Fashion Week, Fall 2010 fashion trends
After checking out the runway at New York Fashion Week, Girlawhirl’s happy to report that the 80′s are finally over! She didn’t miss the oversized shoulders or neon colors, and loved all the new textures the designers showed… Between boucle, … Continue reading
pretty flower necklace
As Girlawhirl continues to build her spring wardrobe, she’s being careful to look for multi-tasking pieces this season and is cautiously adding a piece or two here and there. And ever since she saw this oversized floral necklace she can’t … Continue reading
salt and pepper shakers from jonathan adler
There’s something irresistible about a set of salt and pepper shakers: they’re an easy and relatively inexpensive update to Girlawhirl’s table top, and more often than not they become a conversation piece, or even, as in the case of Jonathan … Continue reading
solution to dry itchy winter skin
It’s just about this time of year when Girlawhirl’s down right uncomfortable in her own skin. Her legs itch, she’s got rough patches where she’s never had them before and her usual problem areas, knees and elbows, are just plain … Continue reading
pandemonium, lilly pulitzer’s first black and white print
When Girlawhirl thinks of Lilly Pulitzer, she pictures print, pattern and riotous colors. So when Lilly does black and white, it’s certainly newsworthy, and sure to be a collectors item. And that’s just what Girlawhirl predicts with Lilly’s Pandamonium, a … Continue reading
the year of the tiger
It’s 4707 in the Chinese calendar – not 2010. While almost everyone Girlawhirl knows was celebrating Valentine’s Day, more than a billion people ushered in the Year of the Tiger. The Year of the Tiger is predicted to be tumultuous, … Continue reading