When I was a small child I would tie heavy scarves to my head so that the length of them would run down my body.  To complete my outfit, I tied my housecoat’s arms around my waist so that the main fabric would flow like a train behind me.  Then I would spin and spin and spin, a whirling dervish knocking over my mother’s bric-a-brac, until I landed in a dizzy heap on the floor.  I loved the feel of the blood pooling in my fingertips and my head emptying of all cares as I imagined the centripetal force carrying me toward the sky.  I loved too the feel of my scarves and housecoat as they flew out in a wide berth around my body; I believed that one day I just might fly after all.

Twirly Girl’s founder, Cynthia Jammin, has brought these wonderful memories flooding back with her fashions for young girls.  The satiny Fab Fushia Bubbles Trapeze Dress and matching headscarf I received for review and her line of dresses and skirts billow with the slightest breeze and twirl of the girl.  But the fun does not stop there.  Twirly Girl has colour jam packed in every item, with fabulous print combinations that scream imagination and playfulness.  Twirly Girl’s selections are not for the fashion feint of heart, as they cater to exactly what little girls are made of.

Twirly Girl was inspired by Cynthia’s two daughters, who needed unique fashions that were both practical to run around in and beautiful enough to be admired.  Although this seems like an almost impossible order, Cynthia rose to the challenge and then added a design that allowed the clothing to twirl.  And if the wearer happens to get bored with the pattern, many of Twirly Girl’s fashions are reversible.  By the way, every piece of clothing is made by hand in Los Angeles.  Twirly Girl offers vibrant choices in dresses, skirts, leggings, jackets, pants, shorts, accessories, full outfits and a little something called Wings of Wonder (you MUST check these out!!!).  Of course, if you want, you could always create your own colour and pattern choices; Twirly Girl offers custom clothing.  The clothing is easily washed in cold water, lying flat to dry.

As an extra bonus, Twirly Girl donates a portion of their sales to The Center for NonViolent Education and Parenting, The Strongheart Fellowship Program and This American Life (I am a huge fan of this public radio show out of Chicago).

Twirly Girl’s website has a colouring book page, their own music and is in the process of making their own music video.

Buy it: To purchase, visit Twirly Girl online