Girls' Life Magazine

It’s your complete guide to a sweet, smart, sparkling 2022! In our Dec/Jan issue, the always inspiring Jayden Bartels dishes on everything from fearlessness to fashion. Plus: All the inspo you need to *sleigh* your style (sorry, had to), the sneaky secret to clear skin, real girls share how they are making a difference in their communities, 80+ fabulous gift ideas for everyone you heart (including your crush) and a v. solid argument against New Year’s resolutions (trust). Order now and we'll keep you shining throughout the season…and into an amazing new year.

Karen

Girls' Life Magazine

girlslife.com • WHAT’S TRENDING THIS DECEMBER AND JANUARY

Holiday Fun + Freebies • Baby, it’s cold outside! Time for fuzzy socks, hot cocoa and all the cute wintry inspo.

Leah Sava Jeffries is a real-life legend • Peter Johnson who? In this house, we stan Annabeth Chase (and the god-tier talent who’s bringing her to life).

YOUR SNOW DAY STARTER PACK JUST DROPPED • It includes a snuggly pair of socks and a book guaranteed to knock them off.

BEING A ROCKETTE CHANGED MY LIFE—BUT NOT IN THE WAY I EXPECTED • Behind the curtain at Radio City, I found strength, sisterhood and confidence I never knew I had.

Your pop culture party playbook • ’Tis the season for celebration: Secret Santa swaps, fancy dinners, New Year’s Eve bashes—basically, all the sparkly shindigs you can squeeze into your cal. And thanks to lessons learned from some iconic fêtes, every event this year can shine even brighter than your tree.

BUNDLED…BUT NOT BORING • We know: It’s freezing. But don’t let frigid temps force your sense of style into hibernation. A bright coat, luxe layers and intricate knits might be all you need to give your winter closet a welcome wake-up call—while still keeping you warm.

Calling it now: 2026 belongs to Liamani Segura

ALL THAT GLITTERS • From holiday fêtes to fabulous formals, highlighter is here to make your whole face shimmer.

GET Decked Out • Make your holiday prep part of the fun with beauty touches that are oh-so merry and bright.

Tress the Halls • Sleigh the season with strands made for the spotlight.

Did we just invent holi-dating? • BC WHEN THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL, YOU DESERVE A DATE THAT’S DOWNRIGHT DELIGHTFUL.

IS YOUR CRUSH crushing you? • We're all for your lovergirl era—but sometimes, romance starts to get in the way of reality.

PSA: YOU’RE NOT JUST FRIENDS • You swore it was totally platonic. Yet lately there’s a dash of romantic drama between you and your bud. What now?

Dear Carol

NO FRIEND GROUP? NO PROBLEM • FORGET THE SQUAD GOALS—AND FOCUS ON FINDING YOUR PEOPLE INSTEAD.

FIX YOUR BROKEN ATTENTI ON SPAN (IN JUST ONE WEEK) • Not only is rebooting your brain highly possible—it’s also much easier than you think. Up for a mind makeover?

Read this before you open ChatGPT again • AI is everywhere…but that doesn’t mean you should use it for everything. Here’s why you need to be smart about the thing that seems smarter than us all.

MANIFESTING YOUR BEST YEAR YET…

THE NICE GIRL’S GUIDE TO setting boundaries • Welcome to your crash course in confidently speaking up for what you need.

WE JUST PLANNED YOUR WINTER BREAK (and yes, you’re booked) • Calling all staycationers: Let’s kiss the boredom blues goodbye.

WE FOUND YOUR NEW WORKOUT MOTIVATION • And it’s the only one you’ll ever need.

And your 2026 wellness vibe is… • Discover the niche fitness aesthetic that matches your energy—and the healthy girl rituals that will help you thrive this year.

Do you *really* need a gut health glow-up? • Your feed swears that...