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

It’s self-love season • Quizzes! Giveaways! Inspo! It’s our Valentine to you, boo

Crush-Worthy Fun + Freebies • Glam giveaways + wintry aesthetics = this is *officially* the month where you become the main character.

Just 7 Nothing-Is-Off-Limits Questions with Jordyn Curet • You probably know the 14-year-old actor best as the outgoing Shamiah on Home Economics and as Rosemary on HBO Max’s Holiday Harmony. But do you know who she’s currently obsessing over and the TikTok videos that make her tear up every time?

Don’t worry, girl—we just solved your Valentine’s streaming sitch • NOT SURE WHAT TO WATCH? WE’LL TAKE IT FROM HERE.

WE FOUND YOUR ROMANCE SEASON READ • Book recs based on the hobbies you heart? It’s a little Valentine’s matchmaking magic.

WHAT DO YOUR favorite rom-coms reveal ABOUT YOUR IRL SOULMATE?

IT’S THE Little Things • We heart fashion workhorses like khakis, cardis, sneakers and jeans. But it’s 2023—time to un-basic the basics. How? Glad you asked. By adding fun, fresh details…the kind that make everyone look. Spring is a time of rebirth, right? Well, welcome to your new life, clothes.

Candy Crush • WE’RE SUCKERS (GET IT?) FOR MIXING SPRING’S BALLET-INSPIRED LOOKS LIKE TULLE, TIGHTS AND LEGWARMERS WITH EDGY EXTRAS LIKE LEATHER, CUTOUTS, CORSETS AND PLATFORMS. PUT IT ALL TOGETHER AND YOU’VE GOT THE SOUR PATCH KIDS OF STYLE—FIRST THEY’RE SOUR, THEN THEY’RE SWEET.

Piercing Your Ears

YOU’RE BLUSHING

Spring clean YOUR SKIN • It’s time to bring your glow out of hibernation.

Retro Hair Trends to try ASAP • History doesn’t have to be your best subject to know there’s a throwback beauty resurgence happening right now. Overlined lips and thin brows? The ’90s saw them first. Emo eyeliner and squared off acrylics? Pure Y2K, baby. As for spring hair trends, the vibe headed back even farther to the ’70s and ’80s—just with fresh, modern takes. Step into our tress tastic time machine…

All hail the Everything Shower • Light a candle and turn on your fave lo-fi playlist—we have your new self-care obsession.

THE GOODIES

THE ADVICE EVERY GIRL WITH A CRUSH NEEDS TO HEAR RIGHT NOW • Romantic affirmations to get you through the long winter.

So YOU’RE DATING… NOW WHAT? • Going girlfriend 101: A step-by-step guide to your first real relationship.

PSST: YOUR HAND-HOLDING SITCH REVEALS A LOT ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP… • Sweaty palms aside, this can tell you a ton.

Should you give bae another shot? • They blew it—and now they want you back. Here are 5 ways to tell if your former flame is worth the effort.

Dear Carol

HAVE A FRIEND CRUSH? • Here’s why we obsess over certain platonic pals—and why it’s completely cool to be smitten with your sidekick.

The school struggle is real • Does that first bell of the day fill you with dread? Turn your classroom worries into wins—and you just might make the hallways your happy place before the year’s out.

MY JOURNEY WITH OCD • I’ve been struggling with this anxiety disorder since I was 4 years old. Here’s my story—and why I’m no longer scared to share it.

Spencer Barbosa is a whole Galentine’s ne’s mood • BEFORE HEADING OUT ON HER 2023 WORLD TOUR, SPENCER HAS A THING OR TWO TO TEACH US ABOUT SELF-LOVE.

STEP INTO YOUR most authentic self • Forget the quest for an all-new you—this year is all about the *true* you. Starting now…

EVERYONE...