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

You’re cordially invited to our birthday celebration! • WHAT’S TRENDING THIS AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER

Happy Birthday to Us! • We’re celebrating three decades—and you, dear reader, are the one getting *all* the presents.

Janice LeAnn Brown’s spell • The Wizards Beyond Waverly Place actress doesn’t need magic to make her a star.

A READ FOR EACH OF YOUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL GOALS • This academic year will be one for the books (your book list, that is).

What to watch • based on your very specific back-to-school anxiety

24 BTS Trends You’re About to See Everywhere • Meet the fall gottahaves your FYP doesn’t even know about yet.

WE’RE WESTERN-MAXXING • Back-to-school fashion is all about unbridled enthusiasm (get it?) for all things Western-ified. Embroidered boots, fringe on everything, Stetsons, heck, even a bolo tie: The vibe is Yellowstone, babes, and it’s good. Balance the look with sweet florals, pretty tulle or touches of glam for a look that’s more hoco than horse care, OK? Ride ’em, cowgirl.

Your BTS beauty survival guide • IT’S GONNA BE ONE *SERIOUSLY* PRETTY SEMESTER.

LONG HAIR • IS GOING TO LOOK SO GOOD ON YOU

YOU’RE ABOUT TO BE AN ACNE EXPERT • WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU SOLVE ALL YOUR ZIT SITCHES, STAT.

Get a Whiff of This • Let’s be real…certain situations just stink. Like volleyball practice. And your stuffy homeroom. Even giving that Spanish presentation. Don’t sweat it: We’ve got solutions for every smelly setting.

Smell-Good Saviors • Say see ya to stink with these scent superstars.

SURVIVE EVERY BTS CRUSH CRISIS • Honors chem is hard, but handling awk encounters is harder. Our crush course (get it?) in beating the cringe…

WE PLANNED YOUR DREAM FIRST DATE… YOU’RE WELCOME • YOU BRING THE CRUSH. WE’LL HANDLE THE REST.

IF YOU WANT TO DATE SOMEONE THIS YEAR, READ THIS

Dear Carol

What I wish SOMEONE HAD TOLD ME ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL • THE SECRETS TO MAKE THESE NEXT FOUR YEARS THE *BEST* FOUR YEARS.

CHECK IN ON YOUR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FRIEND • I took on people’s problems… until it became a problem.

“AI is here to do your homework for you • Tech tools like ChatGPT are making assignments a literal no-brainer. That’s a good thing…right?

Dear TAYLOR

WHO DO YOU NEED IN YOUR LIFE RN? • WE JUST FOUND THE PERFECT PERSON TO MAKE MONDAY MORNINGS POSITIVELY DELIGHTFUL.

We’d like to make the case for chilling out this year • IS YOUR NEED TO GET AHEAD IN EVERYTHING SECRETLY SETTING YOU BACK?

BANISH YOUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SCARIES • What’s definitely not welcome on that school supplies list? Self-doubt and heightened anxiety. These mental health hacks can help.

RAISE THE BARRE • PLIÉ YOUR WAY TO FULL-BODY WORKOUT.

Read *this* before you go to the gynecologist

YOUR SLUMBER PARTY STARTER PACK • This sleepover is about to be one for the scrapbook.

STUNNING SETUPS • PICTURESQUE PARTY THEMES THAT WILL (BONUS!) LOOK FAB ON THE FEED

THE ULTIMATE BESTIE BOARD GAME • Did we...