Archive for On The Fly

On the Fly: Suzuki Kizashi Sport Review

Sep 19, 2010 No Comments by

The Kizashi Sport is seeking its rightful place among stylish but pricier peers like the Mini-Cooper, Mazda6, and VW Passat. Find out what happened when GirlGetawayJJ took it for a spin and the rubber hit the road!

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Total swag Tuesday! Win a Bucklette

Aug 24, 2010 No Comments by

Are you a sucker for freebies? Today’s your lucky day here at GirlGetawayJJ. We’re giving away an oh-so-snazzy Bucklette (worth $69.99), which is basically what happens when a belt buckle meets a purse (and way more stylish than a fanny pack).

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On the Fly review: MeChar Long Tote

Jul 27, 2010 1 Comment by

Carly reviews the MeChar Long Tote!

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On The Fly review: “Confessions of a Shopaholic”

Jul 27, 2010 No Comments

Which movies should you catch on the fly? Carly reviews “Confessions of a Shopaholic.”

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Missing Michael Jackson? Take a trip to the “Thriller” house

Jul 27, 2010 No Comments

No getaway girl’s road-trippin’ playlist would be complete without at least one tune by the King of Pop—and the pop world will surely never be the same without him. For those looking to honor his legacy, why not do a drive-by of the “Thriller” house located right here in Los Angeles?

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On the Fly: Everything’s coming up Rosetta

Jul 26, 2010 No Comments

Say “si” to Rosetta Stone software for learning Spanish on the fly.

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Travel-savvy tips: It’s in the bag

Jul 26, 2010 No Comments

PurseBlog founder Meaghan Mahoney Dusil shares the scoop on the latest travel bag trends.

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Travel savvy: say buh-bye to blood clots

Jul 24, 2010 No Comments

After a good friend had a near-death experience with a blood clot after a three-hour flight from LA to Austin (he’s fine now….phew!), I’ve always been acutely aware of the dangers of DVT—especially as a getaway girl on the go! Enter Injinji Travel Toesocks, the footwear of choice for the health- and travel-savvy among us.

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LA Rules of the Road

Jul 23, 2010 No Comments

Whether heading out for a night on the town or hopping in the convertible for a day trip, a girl’s gotta have time to primp—which doesn’t gel so well with the traffic hell that is Los Angeles. Luckily for this local, I’ve become a pro with the quickie ways to get to and fro. A few helpful hints for girls who’ve got the need for speed…

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On the Fly review: The Double-Daring Book for Girls

Dec 18, 2009 No Comments

As 2010 looms near, the visions of sugarplums dancing in our heads start to make way for that yearly ritual known as New Year’s resolutions. As for myself, I’ve got plenty: learn Italian, master my digital SLR, pay off that pesky credit card debt…the list goes on and on!

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