Monthly Archives: July 2010

the eat, pray, love frenzy is building

There’s always been buzz about the Eat, Pray, Love movie. But now, in preparation for the August 13th USA premiere, commercials have hit the small screen and the trailer’s been circulating all over the internet. Girlawhirl and her Super Pals … Continue reading 

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girlawhirl’s not waiting to make this fall wardrobe purchase: the j.crew wool minnie pant

Girlawhirl’s a skinny pant fanatic, and she’s spent most of the spring and summer in her stretch twill Minnies from J.Crew. She loves that she can wear them to her casual dress office with all kinds of tops and shoes … Continue reading 

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anya hindmarch’s done it again with her newspapers and magazines tote

Remember the frenzy caused by Anya Hindmarch’s original ‘I am not a Plastic Bag’ tote? Girlawhirl certainly does! With consistent sell outs and lines around the block at Hindmarch stores world wide and overnight-outdoor-sleep-overs when the totes were up for … Continue reading 

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this simple shaker jewelry box keeps all of girlawhirl’s earrings in order

Girlawhirl tries to keep things organized at home, but traditional jewelry boxes tend to be frilly fussy and at odds with her minimalist demeanor, so she’s always searching for something to keep her earrings safe and in order…

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these workshop inspired book ends are just what girlawhirl needs to feed her back-to-school mentality

Of course Girlawhirl’s not going back to school, but somehow it’s ingrained in her brain that as summer ends and fall begins it’s a time of change and renewal. And whether it’s nostalgia or just because she sometime envies the … Continue reading 

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girlawhirl can enter to win all kinds of tennis related prizes, including a meet-and-greet with roger federer!

With the US Open tennis tournament on the horizon, Girlawhirl and her tennis-playing friends are looking forward to seeing some of the world’s best tennis players up close. But would they ever have the chance to actually meet and chat … Continue reading 

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green fingers and toes? everyone’s getting in on the act

Girlawhirl’s seeing it more and more often – blue, green and turquoise fingers and toes. Whether the polish is matte or high gloss, these unusual shades are eye catching and a pretty change up from the more typical pinks, corals … Continue reading 

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fall fashions on sale! girlawhirl waits for nordstrom’s anniversary sale every year

As great as the end of season sales are at this time of year, Girlawhirl is truly ‘over’ summer merchandise. Right now she’ all about the new clothes in the stores and she’s starting to figure out what she plans … Continue reading 

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can one product reduce summer shine and work to balance Girlawhirl’s skin?

With the heat of summer upon her, Girlawhirl’s tweaking her make up routine so she can stay fresh faced all day long. And that means not just using products that create a matte effect, but using as few products as … Continue reading 

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laura mercier’s bonne mine palette gives girlawhirl a gorgeous natural glow

As much as she loves all her make up palettes, with their mix of powdery pots full of promise, Girlawhirl’s partial to cream blushes and the natural glow they impart. Which is exactly why she’s in love with Laura Mercier’s … Continue reading 

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