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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Fall Reads Giveaway • Win these brilliant books (best enjoyed with a blanket and mug of matcha) every day on girlslife.com.

Fall Fun and Freebies • Ahh, autumn. All the apple-picking, sweater-wearing, leaf-crunching vibes you’ve been waiting for…

YOUR *ULTIMATE* FALL BUCKET LIST

Lidya Jewett • ISN’T AFRAID TO BE DIFFERENT

Liz Kate • lays *all* of her emotions on the line

Just a quick vibe check with Peyton Elizabeth Lee • Whether she’s playing low-key Andi Mack or a literal superpowered royal, Peyton Elizabeth Lee’s unapologetic realness always shines through. That’s the case in her next role as a teen doctor in Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. (premiering Sept. 8 on Disney+). We caught up with Peyton, 17, to talk about her new show (obvi), and also to confirm that she’s still an amazing human. (Spoiler alert: She is.)

CHOOSE A FALL DRINK, GRAB A FALL READ • Get comfy-cozy with a seasonal sip *and* a spectacular story. Worries melting away in 1, 2, 3…

Live out your aesthetic THIS HALLOWEEN • have a life-defining personal aesthetic (or have just been dying to try one on), Halloween is the perfect time to lean into some high-key self-expression. Need a little inspo? Behold our guide to every spooky szn style-plus fictional character costume choices and a movie to match each mood.

LET’S GET EXTRA

GLOW RIDER

IT’S ELECTRIC

SMOOTH MOVES

color happy • Oh, nothing to see here, except a cheery checklist on using saturated shades that’ll totally transform your fall wardrobe.

The Perfect Pony • BECAUSE WHAT OTHER STYLE SERVES WHETHER IT’S SWEATPANTS SUNDAY OR A SPECIAL OCCASION (HI, DINNER WITH BAE’S PARENTS)? WE’VE GOT THE EXPERT LOWDOWN ON UPPING YOUR ’DO.

EPIC eye lewks YOU REALLY NEED TO TRY RN • YOU DON’T NEED A SPECIFIC OCCASION TO GET A LITTLE EXPERIMENTAL WITH YOUR MAKEUP. WHAT YOU *DO* NEED? A LITTLE CONFIDENCE…AND A FEW SIMPLE SECRETS. ALL EYES ON YOUR EYES!

So you want to try statement nails

Wait, do teens seriously need to use anti-aging products rn?

Your genuinely helpful guide to situationships

Don’t be a ghost • alternatives are better than leaving them on read…

WHAT’S YOUR (SOMEWHAT UNEXPECTED) dream first date?

Dear Carol

Hey, what about me?

Help, my teacher is a nightmare!. • TEACHER GETTING YOU DOWN? HERE’S HOW TO HANDLE THE SITCH BEFORE THEY SQUASH YOUR FRESH FALL VIBE.

SQUASH THE SCARIES FOR GOOD • Stuck in a stress spiral? Can’t sleep? Don’t let the monsters get you down (or keep you up).

WHAT TO Say WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW *what * TO SAY • When your bestie’s life gets sad, sticky or flat-out frustrating, here’s ~exactly~ how to help.

Inside the Wonderfully Weird World of McKenna Grace • Who ya gonna call? If you're searching for one this generation’s brightest talents, hit up Mekenna Grace.

We cordially invite you to Chill the heck out • Haven’t you heard? Being perfect all the time is so overrated…and also impossible! It’s time to embrace life in the middle lane.

CAN YOUR SCHOOL PUNISH YOU FOR YOUR POSTS? • WE ALL HAVE DAYS WHEN WE GET ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND JUST VENT. BUT HERE’S THE VERY SURPRISING TRUTH ABOUT JUST HOW FAR SOME SCHOOLS ARE GOING TO CONTROL WHAT STUDENTS SHARE ON THEIR FEEDS…AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT.

THE TRUTH about TikTok nutrition • Your FYP might be feeding...