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.

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Back-to-School Fun and Freebies • Before you hit the hallways, we’ve got a few tricks up our (short) sleeves.

girlslife.com • WHAT’S TRENDING THIS AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER

Julia Lester *might* be a little bit psychic • And some other very important things to know about the HSMTMTS actress.

THE PRETTIEST PENS TO MATCH YOUR BTS BOOKSHELF • Attention, annotators: These v. aesthetic writing tools are the perfect pairing for our latest reading recs.

WHAT FICTIONAL SCHOOL DOES YOUR TRUE SOUL BELONG AT? • FORGET WAITING FOR THAT LETTER FROM HOGWARTS—WE’RE HERE WITH THE IMAGINARY INSTITUTE YOU SHOULD BE ENROLLING IN ASAP.

Fashion Understood The Assignment

ADD A LITTLE spice • Our favorite fashion hack? Standout accessories you can wear multiple times a week for maximum style. Fab sneakers, bags and jackets take anything you’re wearing up a notch and score so high on the Rewearability Scale you’ll get sick of hearing “love that!”

GRWGL (GET READY WITH GIRLS’ LIFE): FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL EDITION • Bring your A+ game with amaze makeup looks that give you *all* the confidence.

Looking gorgeous IN YOUR GLASSES

MATCH YOUR MAKEUP TO YOUR FRAMES • Is there anything more amazingly extra than coordinating your glam to your glasses? Meet our five fave fall pairs—and their new beauty besties.

Better skin BY THE FIRST BELL • Outfit picked out? Check. Haircut scheduled? Yep. Breakout that shows up the night before? Not this year, honey.

HELLO fall’s hottest hair Taylor Russell accessories… GOODBYE BAD HAIR DAYS • The 2023 catwalk saw everything from bows to bobby pins, but the lewks don’t stop there: Think claw clips for the laid-back, barrettes for the fashion fan and headbands for the preppy princess. So, who do you want to be today?

TikTok knows why your last relationship didn’t work out • Ever wondered why you do what you do when it comes to crushes? Attachment theory might just explain it.

YOU MIGHT WANT TO SIT DOWN FOR THIS: YOUR CRUSH COULD BE INTO SOMEONE ELSE • …OR THEY COULD HAVE AS BIG HEART-EYES FOR YOU AS YOU DO FOR THEM. THE ONLY WAY TO FIND OUT? TAKE THIS QUIZ.

YOU’LL KNOW YOUR RELATION-SHIP IS REAL WHEN… • You’ve made it out of the talking stage, gone on that fated first date and maybe even accepted their homecoming ask. But how do you know if you landed on the right bae for you—and if this crush is meant to go the distance? Tune into these lowkey signals that you’re in for more than a passing fling.

Dear Carol

do your thing • *This* is the year you’re gonna

P S A KNOWING YOUR CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING learning style

WE’RE CALLING IT: STRESS MANAGEMENT IS THE NEW SELF-CARE

Jenna Raine has a big dumb heart and the world has taken notice

YOUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL MANTRA IS…

THE CHAOTIC GIRL’S GUIDE • TO GETTING IT TOGETHER

16 SMART GIRL SECRETS THAT WILL SAVE YOUR SCHOOL YEAR

Level up your lunch • YES, IT IS VERY MUCH TIME TO TAKE YOUR MIDDAY MEAL TO A 10.

Yes, you should be asking your doc about *this*

My running love story

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