Monthly Archives: May 2010

lightweight under eye concealers

Posted on May 28, 2010 by girlawhirl

When she leaves the office and is on her way to meet friends, Girlawhirl barely has time to change shoes or put on lipstick, and a full face make up make over is certainly out of the question. But she … Continue reading →

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Toyota invests in Tesla

Posted on May 27, 2010 by girlawhirl

While Tesla’s not the only car company in the electric car business – Nissan and Renault are working with a Better Place on the project where batteries can be switched as easily as we currently fill up for gas and … Continue reading →

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perfect summer wedges

Posted on May 26, 2010 by girlawhirl

Here’s Girlawhirl’s recent fashion challenge: she needs a pair of all purpose shoes for summer, they’ve got to get her through days in the office and even work for a night out. Her beloved Kork Ease Ava’s in their cheery … Continue reading →

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lower prices on pacifica body washes and lotions

Posted on May 25, 2010 by girlawhirl

Girlawhirl’s made it no secret that she’s been enamored lately with the light fruity scents from Pacifica. And now that Sephora’s reduced the prices on the large size pump top bottles of both shower gel and body lotion, she’s stocking … Continue reading →

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pretty tank tops

Posted on May 24, 2010 by girlawhirl

Girlawhirl feels as if she’s pretty well set as far as her summer wardrobe goes – but that doesn’t mean she’s not keeping her eyes open for cute additions that won’t break the bank. And she hit the jackpot the … Continue reading →

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tipsy toes

Posted on May 21, 2010 by girlawhirl

Here’s Girlawhirl’s go-to goodie for the summer: Tipsy Toes. They’re pink high heels that freeze to keep drinks cold without diluting them. She’s buying bag after bag – already planning to share them with all her friends… And at $5.95 … Continue reading →

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Why She Buys by Bridget Brennan

Posted on May 20, 2010 by girlawhirl

A recently published book caught Girlawhirl’s eye. Called Why She Buys: How to Reach the World’s Most Powerful Consumers, it builds on the fact that women buy almost 80% of all consumer goods. Written by marketing expert Bridget Brennan, whose … Continue reading →

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Win a trip to napa valley

Posted on May 19, 2010 by girlawhirl

How about a trip to Napa? Girlawhirl’s game. Throw in the fact that the trip’s timed so the winner can be there for the finals of the Almost Famous Chef® finals and that Chef Fabio Vivani will act as host … Continue reading →

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Real-housewives-dvds

Posted on May 18, 2010 by girlawhirl

It took Girlawhirl a long time to jump on the reality tv bandwagon. She’s still never seen an episode of Survivor or the Amazing Race, hasn’t partaken in any of the Big Brother, Bachelor or Bachelorette series and still has … Continue reading →

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Cute t shirt

Posted on May 17, 2010 by girlawhirl

Sloppy T’s are certainly not Girlawhirl’s style, but she loves the soft comfort of a great T shirt. Whether it’s a crisp white scoop that she can pair with almost anything for the office, or a striped bateau worn with … Continue reading →

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