Girls' Life magazine

Girls' Life is the #1 magazine for girls ages 10+. Expert advice on school, friendship, family and crushes plus fab fashion inspiration, skincare and beauty tips, pro fitness advice, craft and party DIYs, celeb interviews and more. Parents' Choice award winner.

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Girls' Life magazine

Winter Fun and Freebies • Holiday cheer over here! Gear up for glam giveaways and twinkly to-do’s

Holiday affirmations with Sophia Woodward • The star of The Really Loud House, 18, knows a thing or two about breaking out of your comfort zone and making your voice heard.W

POP CULTURE-APP ROVED RULES to live by in 2023 • Ready to make the most of the bright, shiny new 12 months ahead—but you’re not quite sure how to go about it? Insert a big sigh of relief, because we’ve got you. And by “we” we mean all the greatest sages of our time, because we’ve compiled some no-fail rules from pop culture’s finest to live by this year.

CURATE A WINTER-BREAK VIBE, GET A BOOK • Hark! A brand new reading rec to match *any* magical moment.

THE LATE-TO-THE-GAME GUIDE TO • Fair warning: You’ll start by wanting to know their names, but one YouTube deep dive of music videos, stage mixes and fan-made “unhelpful guides” later, these groups will be all over your Receiptify.

I almost gave up on my childhood dream Here’s how I made it happen

23 trends to jump on (bc it’s fashion’s fun new year) • Chasing trends in the 2020s has not been an easy job so far—fashion moves faster than TikTok sounds fade into obscurity. But for 2023, we’re here to help: These are the 23 (natch) pieces you’ll want to add to your cart to start the year off right. Yep, safe to say, maybe we’re in love…

HAPPY HOLISHAYS • After playing legendary fashionista Stacey McGill on Netflix’s gone-too-soon The Baby-Sitters Club, it’s only natural that Shay Rudolph learned a thing or two about the power of a good outfit. So ofc she’s embracing this season with the kind of over-the-top glam that’ll have you counting down the minutes to your next holiday bash.

GET YOUR glowiest SKIN EVER • The universal skin dream? A complexion that looks healthy and radiant, no filter needed. Here are the (kinda surprising) secrets to getting there.

IT’S THE MOST EXTRA TIME of the year • Technicolor revenge movies, awards season slays, edgy indie everything: ’Tis the season of Doing Too Much. But don’t worry darling, being fabulous is *never* a bad thing…

Yep, your hair is about to look *that* good • Let’s be honest, party season = hot tools season.

FINDING YOUR New Favorite Fragrance • GET READY TO HEAR “YOU SMELL AMAZING” A LOT.

6 Signs YOU’RE READY TO DATE • WONDERING IF YOU SHOULD TAKE THE LEAP FROM CRUSHING TO COMMITTED? READ THIS.

YOUR RELATIONSHIP RESOLUTION IS… • (AND NO, IT’S NOT JUST FOR JANUARY.)

IS YOUR CRUSH crushing back?

Dear Carol

YOUR GUIDE TO…winning the holidays

Is she your EMOTIONAL FRIEND? • Some besties make the ultimate confidantes…and other friends can’t always be trusted with your truths. Here’s how to spot the difference.

LET’S TALK ABOUT boundaries • Saying it louder for the people in the back: You have permission to Put. Yourself. First.

We just fixed your finals freakout • Days away from an epic exam? There’s still time to prep like a pro.

HOW CAN I MAKE FOR ME? • Busy bees, listen up: Let’s make chilling out a top priority.

What’s your 2023 mantra? • TAKE A DEEP BREATH. THE ADVICE YOU *NEED* IS HERE.

Turn your staycation into a slaycation • Ready to ditch that late December doom scroll and *actually* enjoy your winter break? Consider this your bucket list.

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