Girlawhirl – like every woman she knows – is keenly aware of the best and worst parts of her body. But truth be told, that doesn't make bathing suit season and shopping for a bathing suit any less painful. But with so much of her shopping done online these days, this season she completely avoided the dreaded department-store-dressing-room debacle and had what she liked shipped straight to her door. A Super Pal stopped by with a stash of suits she too had ordered and they made a bit of a party out of it. See what they found, for all body types…

With the 4^th of July weekend upon her Girlawhirl has only one thing in mind: the beach. She's been getting her beach gear ready, purchasing a few new bathing suits, and stocking up on sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, and just about everything else under the sun she could think of. But with her first big Super Pal beach weekend only days away Girlawhirl decided it was time to top off her Summer 2008 collection with a soft new towel and cool new tote to get her to the beach in style…

Last fall, Girlawhirl didn't act quickly enough and missed the opportunity to purchase the UGGs of her dreams. It was the classic style lined with their famous sheepskin of course, but this dark brown beauty was graced with embroidered flowers all over it. She pined after that boot but couldn't score it, every time she checked – and she definitely checked more than a few times throughout the season – it was sold out in her size. This year she won't let that happen again, because through July 13^th, Girlawhirl and her Super Pals throughout the country can pre-order during the UGG® Australia Fall 2008 Trunk Show…

When Girlawhirl's day starts by the pool or at the beach, she never knows where it will end. Maybe she and her Super Pals will head over to a boardwalk bar for happy hour cocktails, or a few friends might stop by their poolside location for an impromptu barbeque. So Girlawhirl makes sure she's prepared for wherever the night may lead. Step one is having a great beach cover-up that moves effortlessly from day to night. The second – and quite possibly more importantly – is a great accessory to tame her mane. Girlawhirl loves her hair's texture after a day of swimming, but that doesn't mean she wants to look like she stuck her finger in a socket. Her secret to looking beach-chic when she doesn't have time to hit the showers is simple: a great hair scarf. And bonus, they work great during the day to keep fly-aways out of her face when she's trying to dig into her latest beach read…

With all the frenzy surrounding so-called “It” bags, Girlawhirl's used to having big name bags flaunted by friends and acquaintances. But she's wondering if the financial uncertainty facing everyone this summer will curb the need to indulge in super expensive, of the moment, “It” bags. Truth be told she's never been one to spend that much on an accessory, but that doesn't mean she doesn't love a beautiful, well made handbag. Her new discovery, Helena de Natalio bags give her plenty of style, soft buttery leather and price tags that don't send her running…

With Girlawhirl's cost of living skyrocketing, she's cutting back on a few of her luxuries. While she can't turn off her love of fashion, she can be a little more judicious when it comes to making purchases. When she really feels as if she's exhausted everything in her closet, Girlawhirl knows only something new will do. But this summer she's set a $50 limit on these purchases. Lucky for her, she found tons of tops that will heat up her summer wardrobe without breaking the bank…

With the frenzy surrounding the Sex and the City Movie still in full swing Girlawhirl is trying to keep on top of the merchandising mania. There are several books, and specific items featured in the film that fans are seeking out all over the web including the most sought after love keychain. And now, Cosabella is part of the mix, with its introduction of a Sex and the City line of lingerie, inspired by the characters…