Monthly Archives: September 2010

rebecca taylor’s pink ‘love it’ blouse is part of october’s breast cancer awareness initiative

Every October, women-centric companies band together, offering items for sale and donating all or a part of the profits to breast cancer research. There are several organizations that lead the fight and in turn through their massive fundraising efforts help … Continue reading 

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win a trip to tuscany from francesco rinaldi

Who wouldn’t want to win a trip to Tuscany? And to have the ability to bring along 3 friends? Girlawhirl’s in. And all she has to do to enter to win is a quick sign up on the Francesco Rinaldi … Continue reading 

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girlawhirl looks forward to fall fashion with these quick and easy style swaps

Some of Girlawhirl’s friends build completely new wardrobes when fall fashions hit the stores. And while it’s amazing to watch them shop and even be consulted in some of the decision making, Girlawhirl prefers a more budget friendly approach whereby … Continue reading 

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fashionable band-aids? cynthia rowley gets it right

As if a seat at Cynthia Rowley’s Spring 2010 fashion show wasn’t enough of a treat, (see the show review here), at everyone’s place was a silky black pouch that contained a box of Dress Up Band-Aids, Rowley’s latest collaboration…

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the brazilian peel: a skin softening, get glowing at home treatment

With so many Brazilian fashion and beauty options – from Havaianas to Brazilian blow outs and more – Girlawhirl’s always interested in the latest inspiration from Ipanema. And so, with the promise of glowing skin in 10 minutes, she had … Continue reading 

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heirloom tomatoes and other veggies will hit the auction block at sotheby’s today

Girlawhirl wasn’t sure she heard it right either – eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, squash and other heirloom vegetables to be auctioned at Sotheby’s? But, yes it’s true – and it’s all part of The Art of Farming auction taking place … Continue reading 

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there’s still time to get in on share our strength’s great american dine out

This is the week: Share Our Strength’s Great American Dine Out®. Restaurants all over the country will make donations to help end childhood hunger in the United States. And everyone who eats out this week can help…

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uggs and jimmy choo have created a cool and comfy collection

In what Girlawhirl thought was a rather odd collaboration, but Uggs Australia and Jimmy Choo have created some of the most sought after shoes for fall. And with the ‘get them while you can’ mentality, the Fashion Flock is clamoring … Continue reading 

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girlawhirl’s favorite travel gear from muji is finally available online

For years now, it seems that Girlawhirl can’t go anywhere without her mini-bottles, sprayers, pumps and pots from Muji. The variety of sizes and styles is pretty extensive and they don’t leak or break like so many of the others … Continue reading 

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girlawhirl’s found a new concealer that does a great job on dark undereye circles

No stranger to late nights and dark undereye circles, Girlawhirl’s always willing to try any concealer that makes her look well rested and ready to face the day. A new favorite is Josie Maran’s Concealer…

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