Indholdsfortegnelse for March 2015 i It GiRL

Hi girls, Sadly, all good things have to come to an end and by the time you’ll be reading this, your summer holidays will be finishing up or are already over. But, it's not all bad news. The beginning of a new school year holds so much promise and heaps of exciting new adventures. To kick things off, we've put together the ultimate back-to-school special which starts on page 25. Also in this issue, we take a look at all things One Direction (page 16). The boys are travelling around Australia this month with their On The Road Again tour and we are super excited to see them live in concert again! But wait, there's more! This issue we also take a look at internet sensation, Zoella. She’s a fashion…

ARIANA THE DOLPHIN GIRL Ariana Grande always dreamed of becoming a professional singer and she worked hard to make her dream come true. But Ari had a back-up plan in case her singing career never took off. “I would be one of those girls in the shows with the dolphins and penguins,” Ariana spills. “Or I might even go to college and study marine biology.” DEMI LOVES HALLOWEEN The scariest night of the year is still months away, but Demi Lovato can’t wait because she’s a big fan of Halloween! “I once threw the craziest party,” she spills. “I’m obsessed with haunted houses. I actually set up a maze and hired a bunch of people to pop out and scare people. It was so much fun!” How cool! JUSTIN’S BIG…

Wedgie Woe During the holidays my parents took me, my bestie, my brother and his friend to Wet‘n’Wild. I have a crush on my brother’s friend so I was trying to not embarrass myself in front of him, but that went down the drain when my brother pulled at my cossies and gave me a wedgie! I was so embarrassed. ALECIA, 12, NSW Fence Fall I was at home and wanted to talk to my neighbours over the fence, so I put a chair next to the fence so I could stand on it. While I was leaning on the fence, my chair slipped away and I fell. My neighbours started laughing while I ran inside and hid. They then came and rang the doorbell to make sure I was…

LEATHER LOVIN’ DEMI Demi Lovato loves leather jackets! “I feel prettiest when I’m comfortable – this means when I’m in my element onstage, and also when I’m wearing a T-shirt, jeans, my leather jacket, and no makeup!” MICHAEL’S RAINBOW HAIR Michael Clifford from 5SOS loves mixing it up when it comes to his hair colour. “There’s no thought process,” he explains. “It’s like, ‘OK, time for a change. I’m going to do it today!’” ARI’S PURRFECT ACCESSORY Ariana Grande can’t stop wearing her super-cute cat-ear headband. “I found them in Japan,” Ari reveals about her cat ears. “I’ve been wearing them a lot!” Yep, we’ve definitely noticed! COOL BLUE CODY When it comes to fashion choices, Cody Simpson likes to stick to shades of blue. This isn’t very surprising since…

HOW TO: Shop 4 School Blogger, author and Officeworks spokesperson, Justine Davies, shares her savvy back-to-school shopping tips! Start with your booklist and be savvy. “Sometimes the expensive items on there (for example, calculators) can be cheaper elsewhere.” If you don’t have the time, get someone to do it all for you. “Try Officeworks’ School List Service – head in-store, drop off your school list, and we’ll pick and pack it for you for free. You’ll get an SMS when its ready!” Reuse, recycle. “You’re likely to have plenty of stationery left over from last year – reuse whatever you can. Good for your pocket and the environment!” Buy quality. “Good quality doesn’t have to mean expensive – it just means it will last you for the whole year!” Keep…

Taylor Swift… DIY YOUR LOOK “I love headbands, so I go to a craft store and buy ribbon to make my own,” reveals Taylor. “You don’t have to spend a lot of money. I go in and just have fun in the ribbon section.” IG TIP: Got an old pair of jeans that you’re throwing away? Cut them into shorts for the summertime! Alli Simpson… TOP IT OFF “I am really into hats,” Alli reveals. “It’s just a cool way to finish your outfit off. They can make any simple outfit look really stylish!” IG TIP: Hats are also a great way to hide a bad hair day! Laura Marano… BE COMFORTABLE “Dress in what makes you comfortable,” says Laura “The outfit may be very cute, but if you’re not…

COOL & CASUAL Jeans, a cool tee and sneakers are the perfect party outfit for you. You may like to dress it up with some cool accessories, but otherwise it’s the cool and relaxed look you go for. Sounds good to us! SIMPLE & SWEET You love to keep your party outfit simple, but at the same time dress it up with something sweet. Cool dresses, cute sandals and your fave necklace are the way you dress to party. FUN & FABULOUS You love dressing up in anything funky for a party. You live to add glimmer and sparkle to any outfit and love how it sets you apart and makes you feel fab.…

MUST-READ BOOKS Waterfire Saga 2: Rogue Wave Jennifer Donnelly The Waterfire Saga follows the stories of six mermaids who are battling to save their hidden world. In this second installment, Serafina, heir to the throne of Miromara, and her best friend Neela have escaped Captain Traho, only to find themselves on the wrong side of a mirror, in Lord Rorrim's realm. The Last Of The Spirits Chris Priestley Homeless siblings, Sam and Lizzie, are cold and hungry. When a rich man rudely refuses to help them, Sam vows to hurt him and steal his fortune. But then a ghost appears to warn Sam against his violent plan. Enchanted Sisters, Winter's Flurry Adventure Elise Allen and Halle Stanford Winter accidentally hurts the feelings of her best friend and pet polar bear,…

MY FAVE PIZZA TOPPING IS: “Ham and pineapple.” A WORD I SAY A LOT IS: “‘Wow’. I say it all the time.” MY WORST HABIT IS: “Bad posture. I’m always getting told off about my posture.” IF I WAS A CARTOON CHARACTER, I WOULD BE: “An anime character.” I AM CURRENTLY OBSESSED WITH: “Food. Especially Italian food. I’m always hungry.” THE LAST THING I ATE WAS: “Fried eggs for breakfast this morning.” IF I WAS GOING TO A DRESS-UP PARTY, I WOULD GO AS: “A swaggy witch!” IF I HAD TO CHANGE MY NAME I WOULD CHANGE IT TO: “A pretty Japanese name like, Kasumi.” MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY ALWAYS TEASE ME FOR: “The funny faces I’m always making.” I WISH I COULD: “Fly.” I CAN’T START THE DAY WITHOUT:…

LIFE IS STRANGE: EPISODE 1 (PS4, XBO, PC, PS3, 360) The first of five episodes, this adventure, mystery game stands out for its all-female cast of heroes, and the ability of main character Maxine to rewind time a few seconds at any point. It is a story-driven game, focused on the consequences to actions. Changing your mind can have dire effects on the immersive story. Cool! SEABEARD (IOS, DROID) Taking the best of Nintendo classics Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing, then merging them into a spectacularly pretty mobile game has worked well for Seabeard. It is a bit of a grind at times fulfilling quests for the folks of Pirate Island so you can help rebuild it to its former glory, and there are some annoying IAPs to watch…

ALL PROMOTIONS 1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of the conditions of entry. Entry into issue 32 promotions deems acceptance of these conditions of entry. 2. Enter as many times as you wish, but each written entry must be on an original entry form. The competitions commence on 05/02/15 at 9am EST and close on 19/03/15 at 5pm unless otherwise stated on the promotion. 3. Entry is open to all residents of Australia and New Zealand (unless otherwise stated) except employees and immediate families of the promoter and associated companies and agencies unless otherwise stated on the promotion. The promoter is Nuclear Media & Publishing. Phone: (02) 7900-6786. All prizes will be drawn on 20/03/15 at 5pm unless otherwise stated on the promotion. 4. Prizes are…

LETTER WE THIS MONTH To my favourite magazine, It GiRL, I know you get lots of letters telling you how awesome your mag is, but I wanted to write in and tell you that I think your mag is the best ever! My favourite day of every month is the day that the new issue of It GiRL comes out. On that day my mum takes me straight to the newsagency after school just to buy the new mag, it has become a monthly tradition. I can’t wait until the next issue. Keep up the amazing work! JESSIE, ERINA, NSW Hello It GiRL, The watch that came with your last issue was cool. I put it on straight away. My fave pages are Whoa! and the WIN page. I love…

all about me For the last three years I have been taking hip-hop classes at a dance school called, Backstreet. Last year I graduated from primary school at Saint Francis Xaviers in Queensland. I’m excited to start high school this year! My best friend Grace and I love going to waterparks and having sleepovers together. I play the saxophone and the guitar. When I’m older I hope to become either a lawyer or a barrister. I enjoy hanging out with my friends and playing with my cat, Soxie. fact file AGE: 12 BIRTHDAY: November 9 NICKNAMES: T.S. SIBLINGS: A younger brother named, Dylan FAVE COLOUR: Red FAVE TV SHOW: The Bachelorette FAVE SHOP: ICE FUN FACTS: I’m a chatterbox, I live in Cairns in Queensland, I’m obsessed with nail polish…

AUSTIN’S SUPPORTIVE MUM Singer, Austin Mahone, has lots of star qualities and the one person who has always believed in him has been his mum. “My mum has always been supportive of everything I do,” explains Austin. “She bought me my first instrument, and she’s always loved that I have a passion for music.” In fact, it was Austin’s mum who encouraged him to pursue music as a career. “Ever since I was little, she always pushed me to go for music,” says the singer. SELENA’S BEAUTIFUL NAME Selena Gomez was named after a Latin singer called Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. But did you know that the name Selena is Greek and means ‘Moon Goddess.’ This means that Selena is spiritual and has a deep desire to inspire others. “I have the…

Money What, money doesn’t grow on trees?! OK, so if your cash is at an all-time minimum then it’s time to rely on some innovative ways to have fun on the cheap. Here’s our top recommendations: Be on the lookout for cheap ways to go out – keep your eyes peeled for 2-for-1 deals, such as for the cinemas, game arcades and whatever else you’re into! We’re loving... CHEAP TUESDAYS at the movies , or you can sign up to CINE BUZZ Club at eventcinemas.com.au. As a member, when you see six movies, you get a movie for free! Plus for every movie you see, you will receive points which will get you to your free movie quicker. • HOST A CLOTHING SWAP PARTY Invite your girlfriends over and get them…

COOL AND CLASSY HER GO-TO EVERYDAY OUTFIT... “It depends on my mood and weather. Some days I’ll want to just put flowers in my hair and wear a long dress and go hippie style. Other days I may be feeling a bit more hardcore and put on my rocker boots and ripped up tee.” HER EVERYDAY MAKE-UP ROUTINE... “The three things in my make-up bag are tinted moisturiser with SPF, lip gloss and mascara. That’s all anybody really needs.” HER FASHION BLOG... “Amore & Vita is a project that I started with my best friend. We talk all things fashion and beauty. We have fun with it.” GET HER LOOK Check out these fashion items inspired by Shay... SHAY’S Beauty Bag “I’m more comfortable in heels than I am in…

DENIM SHIRT The denim shirt goes with so many things that you could create a new look every day. Cool! DENIM DRESS The denim dress was popular in the 70s and lucky for us, it’s a hot trend again today. Yay DENIM JACKET Trends have come and gone but the denim jacket has always been a wardrobe must-have. We love it! DENIM JEANS A wardrobe fave for years, you don’t need us to tell you how awesome a great pair of jeans are! DENIM SHORTS Wear them with thongs and a tee, or glam up your denim shorts for a fancy occasion, just like Zendaya. DENIM SKIRT They were huge in the 1990s and now that 90s fashion has made a comeback, denim skirts are hot once again.…

ALL ABOUT PISCES... THEY ARE: Caring, artistic, musical, good-natured and a little bit gullible. BEST ENVIRONMENT Miss Pisces loves being near the water, so the beach or anywhere by the sea. THEIR COLOURS: Violet and Sea Green LUCKY STONE: Amethyst FUN BUY FOR PISCES: A disposable camera for fun happy snaps! pisces FEB 20 - MAR 20 YOU: Getting back into the school routine can be tough, but as long as you stay organised you'll be just fine. THIS MONTH: Start off the school year with a positive attitude and everything else will just fall into place. DESTINY: Not everything is worth fighting over so pick your battles wisely. FAMOUS PISCES: Rihanna - her birthday is February 20, 1988. aries MAR 21 - APR 19 YOU: Try having a bath…

Home OUT MARCH 19 When Earth is taken over by Boov, an alien race in search of a new home, all humans are relocated while Boov get busy reorganising the planet. But when a girl called Tip manages to avoid capture, she makes friends with a banished Boov named Oh. Together they embark on the road trip of a lifetime. Insurgent OUT MARCH 19 Shailene Woodley returns as Tris in Insurgent which is the second installment in the Divergent trilogy. This time around Beatrice 'Tris' Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart with the help from others on her side. QUICKBITES The latest movie ... goss • Snoopy and the Peanuts gang are heading to the big…

LATEST MUSIC OUT NOW! Fifth Harmony REFLECTION ALBUM Girl group, Fifth Harmony, formed in 2012 after each member auditioned as a solo artist on The X Factor. The band finished in third place, but that didn't stop them from becoming one of the hottest girl bands around! Reflection is their debut album and it includes their single, Miss Movin' On. 5 Seconds Of Summer LIVE SOS ALBUM There's no denying that 2014 was a massive year for this popular Aussie band, but we think their 2015 is going to be even bigger! Fans can now relive the electricity of the band's live shows with their first live album, LIVE SOS. Definitely one for your 5SOS collection. Woo! Masketta Fall SUMMERTIME GIRLS ALBUM Summertime Girls is the debut single from Melbourne…

CHARACTER PROFILE: LITTLE SISTER NAME: Little Sister ESTIMATED AGE: 8 APPEARANCE: Spooky. Very spooky. Little sisters have been genetically mutated, so their glowing eyes and pale skin feel alien. Their tattered old blood stained dresses don’t help that unsettling feeling. PERSONALITY: For the most part they are like normal little girls, laughing, playing, smiling and singing. However, they have been brainwashed and convinced to house a sea slug in their stomach that creates a special super chemical for an evil corporation. WILL YOUR RENTS LIKE HER Usually this would be a straight no, but Little Sisters have protectors. They’re called a Big Daddy, huge lumbering beasts who protect Little Sisters (and friends) from harm. CHEATS OF THE MONTH SONIC BOOM: RISE OF LYRIC (WII U) MEGA JUMP There is a…

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LOVE IT MOOLOOLA TRAVEL PILLOWS, $12 EACH, CITYBEACH.COM.AU If you’re always travelling long distances in the car or aeroplane, then you’ll find these sweet strawberry and pineapple travel pillows very handy for when you want to catch some shut eye. Too cute to resist! LETTER IT ALPHABET LETTERS, $6.95 EACH, SMIGGLE.COM.AU Smiggle’s cute Alphabet Letters are fun and available in lots of different styles. They’re a great way to accessorise your school bag, pencil case or your set of keys. Find the first letter of your name or spell it all out! MAKE IT SEW CUTE SOCK ANIMALS, $14 EACH, TOYSRUS.COM.AU All it takes is a few snips and simple stitches to create these Sew Cute Sock Animals. Each kit includes a pair of…

FULL NAME: Rowan Eleanor Blanchard BORN: October 14, 2001 FUN FACTS: Her favourite colour is blue Her two favourite foods are pasta and sushi Her first acting role was in a commercial for the computer company, Apple For her 13th birthday last year, Rowan had a party at Disneyland She has a pet Cocker Spaniel named Chelsea She enjoys reading before falling asleep at night A YOUNG START Rowan Blanchard was born in Los Angeles, California, USA in 2001, and began acting when she was still very young. “I started acting when I was six, doing commercials,” explains Rowan. “When we would have company over I would put on shows and pretend to be Cinderella. I loved performing. So that’s how I got started.” Rowan’s first major role came in…

WHO IS ZOELLA? After starting her own fashion and beauty blog way back in 2009, Zoe Sugg (A.K.A Zoella to her fans) has now become one of the most well-known, young YouTubers around the world. She posts video blogs – or, vlogs - every week giving us a look inside her awesome life, as well as advice, skits and styling tips. “I decided that the best way to get involved in the makeup community and write about something I loved, was to start a blog myself. So in February 2009, I created Zoella,” she says. Six years later, Zoella reaches nearly 10 million people on her two YouTube channels, she’s launched her own beauty line and her book, Girl Online has sold more copies in it’s first week on shelves…

Chatter BOX If you’re disruptive in class then you should expect to get into trouble off your teacher, but 1D cutie, Niall, took things a little too far! “I wasn’t a bad boy,” he spills. “I got suspended for two days for general messing around. I talked too much which probably got me into trouble.” Whoops! Country DORK She may be one of the coolest girls on the planet today, but during her school days Taylor Swift had to deal with bullies. “The kids thought it was weird that I liked country music,” she says. “They’d make fun of me.” But even though she was bullied, Taylor believes that in the end, it all worked in her favour. “If I hadn’t come home from school miserable every day, maybe I…

Make Your Nails Stronger! If you’re having zero luck growing your nails, or if your nails are always breaking, then you may not be getting enough nutrients. Foods such as, sweet potato, oranges, oatmeal and almonds all have specific vitamins in them that will help make your nails stronger. Keeping your nails trimmed also builds their strength. Give it a go. Rock your inner Katy Perry with colour mousse for your hair! This one day colour mousse is easy to apply and comes out as soon as you wash your hair. $15, Brite Organix available at Woolworths, briteorganix.com.au When you don’t have a lot of time, or if you’ve had a big day and are feeling tired, face wipes are the easiest way to clean your face. So…

WE ONE DIRECTION Direction Infection is about to take over! Yep, the 1D boys land in the country this month as they embark on their On The Road Again stadium tour and we are so excited! To celebrate, we have five copies of One Direction’s album, FOUR, to give away. IT’S SHOW TIME! If you’re going to be in Sydney between March 26 and April 8, listen up! The 2015 Sydney Royal Easter Show is coming and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever before. Filled with animals, carnival fun, shows bags and loads more, the show is not to be missed! We have six family passes for two adults and two children to the 2015 Sydney Royal Easter Show, up for grabs! SMIGGLE GOODIES We have an…

FEATHERS, FUR AND EVERYTHING IN-BETWEEN! ALL ABOUT THE... Bichon Frisé The Bichon Frisé are a small dog breed that originate from the Mediterranean region. They are gentle, sensitive, playful and very affectionate. They're also smart and enjoy company and regular activity. Their long hair needs lots of care, especially the hair on their face. If groomed correctly, their hair can be puffed up quite a lot. This pooch is happy when in the spotlight - they have to be the centre of attention. Cute little divas! "MY HORSE IS 14-YEARS-OLD AND LATELY SHE HAS BECOME VERY CRANKY, ESPECIALLY WHEN SHE GETS RE-SHOED. SHE USED TO BE REALLY PLACID, BUT SHE'S EVEN BITTEN THE BLACKSMITH! HELP ME!" It sounds like there may be a medical problem of some sort, if she…

LATEST DVDS OUT NOW! Dolphin Tale 2 Out Now It's been several years since Sawyer Nelson and the team at Clearwater Marine Hospital gave Winter the dolphin a prosthetic tail, thereby saving her life. But now, a new crisis has arisen and if not fixed quickly, Clearwater will lose Winter to another aquarium. Casper's Scare School Volume 4 Out Now From werewolves, vampires, zombies and ghouls, pretty much anything goes... except making friends with humans. So when Casper befriends a boy his uncles send him to Scare School to cure his friendliness! Earth To Echo Out Now Best friends Tuck, Alex and Munch begin receiving strange, encoded messages on their phones. When no adult will take them seriously, they decide to crack the code themselves and are led to a…

ZENDAYA SPILLS ON... HOW TO MAKE THIS SCHOOL YEAR YOUR BEST EVER! Going back to school can be tough, but Disney Channel star, Zendaya, has some pretty useful advice! "Always reflect on the past year," says Zendaya. "Think about the things you might want to fix or change going into the new year." We think this is great advice. If there were things you were unhappy with last year, take the steps to make them right in 2015. Olivia's SUMMER LOVIN’ We chat to Olivia Holt about all things summer! Read on... Her favourite thing about summer is: "It's the perfect time of the year to hang out with friends and go on unforgettable experiences." Her go-to summer outfit is usually: "Some fun shorts and a colourful top!" Her best…

WHY SO WONDERFUL If you’ve played the 3D Super Mario Games, you will have a good idea about the bright, beautiful universe in which Captain Toad’s puzzle adventure takes place. In fact, if you played Super Mario 3D World (and you should) you’ll find the very minigames that inspired this big new experience. You control Captain Toad or the lovely Toadette, trying to solve maze like levels and picking up the stars and stickers you need to unlock more of the game. To do this, you have complete control of the camera, and by spinning it around and looking at the world from different angles, you can find hidden walkways and secret spots you normally couldn’t see. It’s a fantastic idea that combines puzzle solving and platforming, and Nintendo is…

So Random! A TINY SPECK OF BLOOD CONTAINS ABOUT FIVE MILLION RED BLOOD CELLS LIONS SPEND ABOUT 20 HOURS A DAY RESTING THE HUMAN EYE CAN DISTINGUISH MORE SHADES OF GREEN THAN ANY OTHER COLOUR LOL LOL LOL! SO CUTE! THANKS TO SAMMIE FROM BURWOOD, NSW FOR THIS ADORABLE PHOTO! SEND YOUR PICS TO: ITGIRL@NUCLEAR.COM.AU SCHOOL FLASHBACK! They may be rich and famous today, but before they found fame even our fave stars had to attend school. Of course, that means they also had to sit for school photos! We did some digging and unearthed these adorable school pictures of two of today’s A-list celebs... TREND-O-METRE HOT One Direction are in the country this month. Need we say more?! New school stationery. Going back to school can be a bit…