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 APRIL AND MAY

Spring Fun + Freebies • It’s officially the season of picnics, sundresses and ordering your lavender latte iced.

The utterly unstoppable Ava Jean

CHOOSE A FRAGRANCE, CLAIM YOUR NEW NOVEL • Bc scents and stories can totally transport you.

Did someone say “graduation goals”? • Go forth and make your last high school hurrah feel like a literal movie—with advice from our fave farewell speeches.

Thanks, it’s thrifted • Thrifting can be thrilling, no doubt about it. Finding a pre-loved piece that’s also one of a kind? Pure magic. It’s also a smart way to test the waters of a buzzy trend—like zebra print or metallic pink—without diving in too deep. (Fashion is circular, after all.) But scouring shop racks and second-hand sites is not for the fashion faint of heart. Snag our best thrifting advice, fave search terms and allll the freshest inspo for styling your new-to-you finds.

In the Valley of the Dolls • Spring’s unabashed embrace of bows and blooms could mean oversaturated sweetness, but done up in brocade and metallics, there’s a glint of toughness we just can’t get enough of.

Salish Matter IS DOING THE MOST • Inside the rise of the content creator-turned beauty founder who’s redefining skincare (and still making it to school on time).

SHE WAS A fairy

The K-beauty trends • everyone will be obsessed with next

Bangin’ Bangs, Babe! • There’s nothing a little trim can’t fix.

Max out your mani • Goodbye, short beige nails! This season’s runways are bursting with all the embellishments that take your tips to the next level.

My natural hair is *everything*

WAIT, IS *THIS* ALLOWED?

Your Spring ’Ship Sitch • To the gals perpetually wondering “What are we?”…all that overthinking stops rn.

BEWARE THE SPRING BREAKUP • Yes, you can reach for Tortured Poets and Ben & Jerry’s. But to truly survive every stage of heartbreak? You’ll need this, too.

Dear Carol

REAL TALK, M&M EDITION • Mother-daughter ’ship feeling strained? These simple strategies can help you reconnect.

Are you low-key the jerk? • Here’s a truth bomb no one really talks about: Ducking out of things you don’t feel like doing has gotten way too easy—and could be costing you closeness without you even realizing it.

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT CHEATING

Your no-cheating game plan • When the pressure’s on and shortcuts start to sound tempting, remember this road map.

YOUR EVERY PROM PROB, SOLVED • Newsflash: You can’t mastermind your way to a “perfect” prom…but you can follow our highly realistic guide to having an amazing night no matter what.

THE BUSY GIRL’S GUIDE TO CHILLING OUT • Planner beyond packed? We can help with that.

REAL RELAXATION HABITS

CONSIDER THIS YOUR BOOB TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE • From AA to Z: Don’t worry, we’ve heard it all.

WE’RE GOING TO HELP YOU LOVE BREAKFAST, PROMISE • It’s the meal you’re most likely to skip, but you shouldn’t be sleeping on these sunrise bennies.

THIS IS *NOT* YOUR PILATES PRINCESS ERA • Everything...