Indholdsfortegnelse for June 2023 i Total Girl

Farewell Sandra! Aww, this month we say bye to our amazing art director Sandra, who’s off to do exciting new things! Hey TGs, I just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed working on this awesome mag! Designing the pages for TG has been an absolute joy, and it’s been SOOOO much fun making them look pretty with my favourite characters, especially the Disney pages and anything Mario! Keep pursuing your dreams, stay awesome, and keep creating art! Until next time! Love, Sandra xo Stray Kids OMG! Check out these awesome snaps that TG’s Avani took at the Stray Kids Sydney concert recently! Did you know, two of the band members are Aussie? It was SO good having them back on homeland. Whoooo! Hey TGs! There are soooo many…

Hey Lily! Tell us about your song ‘Follow My Road’. I wrote this song during my first time in Nashville. I was 16, doing online school, writing songs twice a day, going to all these events and meeting other musicians. I was flying out for shows across America. I was like, “I’m really doing everything I can to chase this dream.” This song is about that – doing anything and everything you can. I’m so proud of the song and I think it’s kind of autobiographical which is really awesome. That’s so cool! How did you get into music? I started singing when I was 11 and picked up guitar at 12. I fell absolutely in love with it and I got home from school and spent three hours every…

WIN! ★ The chance to be featured in Total Girl magazine ★ A Kensy and Max 10: Time’s Up prize pack! (5 copies of the new book to share with your friends!) HOW TO ENTER ★ Head to the comps section at: totalgirl.com.au and download your FREE book extract. ★ Write a review: in 150 worlds or less, tell us what you think of the fun new book, Kensy and Max 10: Time’s Up. ★ Upload your review (and email us a photo of yourself if you want to be featured in the mag!). The best review will be published in the mag for everyone to read. OMTG! The winner will also take home 5 copies of Kensy and Max 10: Time’s Up to share with their friends so they…

1. Your fave colours to wear?a) Fun pastels like peach, blue, and yellowb) Strong colours like black, purple and redc) Bright colours like green, pink and gold 2. The perfect party dress…a) Has frills and totally cute sleevesb) Is cool, edgy with lots of fun detailsc) Makes you feel like a princess 3. Pick your accessories: a) Hoop earrings with bedazzled nailsb) Chunky rings with a statement necklace. c) A jewelled purse or clutch 4. Pick a hairstyle: a) Sleeked back in a ponytail with a pretty bowb) Wavy with lots of hairsprayc) Pinned up with cute hair clips and accessories 5. Pick an emoji: a) b) c) 6. Pick a red-carpet theme: a) Fairy taleb) Rock and rollc) Hollywood glam 7. Song you’ll be rocking out to? a) ‘Made…

1. Invite your besties An under the sea themed party is the perfect time to send a message in a bottle! Grab some glass bottles from your recycling, peel off the labels, give them a good wash and leave them to dry. Write your invitations out on pretty paper, including deets like the date, time and place. Then roll them up, tie them with twine and pop one inside each bottle. For extra points, sprinkle some sand, pearl beads and shell-shaped sequins into the bottles. 2. Set up It wouldn’t be a celebration without some beautiful decorations! These work for an indoor or outdoor party, you just need to be creative with how you hang them – it could be from the clothesline or the curtains! To turn your space…

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Myth 1: Dogs eat grass because they feel sick Not always the case! Grass can actually be beneficial according to PETstock Vet, Dr Tara Morris. “Sometimes dogs eat grass to pass stool. Grass is filled with dietary fibre so can help them do just that.” Myth 2: Dogs who have dry noses are sick “There are many reasons why dogs have dry noses,” says Dr Tara. For example, from simply being outside. “But if you see other physical changes too like lethargy, loss of appetite, then it’s best to address these concerns with your local vet.” Myth 3: Dogs can only see black and white “Actually, dogs can see colour on the blue and yellow spectrum, meaning that they see most things in muted variations of blue and yellow,” says…

Dungeons & Dragons For older TGs The Portable Door Out now on Stan! Shazam! For olderTGs…

BLUSH-O-METER How bad is that blush? Circle the rating you think applies! You’ll get over it: Disguise for a day Erm... kinda bad: Wig for a week Uh oh, You might want to wear this: Mask for a month TG’s BLUSH of the MONTH Farty party My friend had a slumber party and I was invited! We were going to sleep and my tummy started to hurt after drinking a lot of soda! Next thing you know, I ripped out a ginormous fart that sounded like an elephant burping! I pretended I didn’t do it, but still, so embarrassing! Anh Hugging horror One time, my mum was at my school and she was talking to one of her friends. I was nervous about something so went up to her…

LISTEN UP! ‘SunKissing’ Hailee Steinfeld Not only is Hailee a marvel-lous actress, our spidey sharpshooter is also known to be a multi-platinum pop singer and songwriter! The weather may be getting colder here in Oz, but Hailee’s new sunny single is here to make the warm fuzzy feelings stay! We guarantee that her catchy lyrics will be totally irresistible to sing along to. This summer smash is not only for the new summer season, but a brand-new season for her music career too! Yasss! With its upbeat anthem, TG will defs be a ‘fast lane follower’, bopping along to her guitar and percussion driven song. Out now! Your rating out of 5 stars ____________ ‘Good Time’ Sheppard Aussie indie band, Sheppard, is back with their brand new single straight from…

One short day... In the Emerald City! Theatre fans, get excited. Broadway’s biggest blockbuster, WICKED, is coming Down Under. Long before Dorothy dropped in, two talented witches meet in the land of Oz. One born with emerald-green skin, the other bubbly and blonde. Follow the extraordinary tale of two friends who grow up to be Glinda the Good (played by Courtney Monsma) and the Wicked Witch of the West (played by Sheridan Adams). We chat with show’s shining stars! Hey girls! How does to feel to finally tell Australia you’ll be the leads of musical WICKED? Sheridan: I’ve been itching! It’s been a wonderfully kept secret. So now that it’s out there, it feels more real. Courtney: It’s such good news (pardon the pun, haha). I think it’s really lovely…

Yessss, LUSH has teamed up with The Super Mario Bros. Movie to create an out of this world range straight from the Mushroom Kingdom! Featuring limited-edition character shower gels, jellies, and a first-of-its-kind mystery cube bath bomb – with collectable power-up soaps hidden inside! Mischievous mushrooms, the elusive gold star… Which one will you get? That’s the real question!…

Mer-mazing! Who is this blue mermaid we see? Princess of the ocean, Dua Deep! Ahoy, there Harry! This fisherman dreams of being turned into a mer-man. It’s good sea witch, Dove Starfish. Best friend to all of the sea! Turn back, it’s evil sea witch Katy ‘Ursula’ Perry. Something wicked comes this way!…

What’s DisneySea? It’s just like Disneyland, but sea themed! Visit the worlds of Aladdin, Indiana Jones, or Journey to the Center of the Earth to see glowing crystals and a mushroom forest, but watch out for the lava monster! Explore Ariel’s underwater playground at Mermaid Lagoon! Walk around and visit her secret cave where she keeps all her treasures, including a statue of Prince Eric. It was SO cool!…

Hey Harries! Bondi Rescue is back for a massive 17th season! What can fans expect? Filming this season was an incredible experience and the greatest year of my lifeguarding career (spoiler: Harries saves a child’s life this season!). I don’t know how long I’ll do this job for but that feeling of saving a child’s life was incredible. I’m nearly up to 6,000 rescues so I never thought in my wildest dreams, being a young kid, that I would achieve goals set out like this. It’s not the finish line, but I just want to say, to anyone out there, dream big, believe in yourself and don’t give in. And that’s what I did! We hear there are some new recruits this year! Can you ever prepare as a lifeguard…

Hi TG, I’m Imani and I’m nine. I live in NZ and I’ve been collecting your mags for over a year. I first found them at our local library! I’m homeschooled with three of my siblings. We love going to the library! Here’s a pic of me at Dreamworld Australia. I just got my hair braided and I was so excited! I’ve always wanted to be in one of your mags and I hope I get the chance. From your #1 fan Imani Hi Imani, We love the braids! Hope you had the BEST time at Dreamworld. Love, Team TG x Hi TG,My name is Emma and I just turned nine years old in April. I was very excited to spend time with my friends on my birthday. I also…

RISE OF D4 It’s defs NOT the end of the story. We’ve finally got the official title of the new Descendants movie – Descendants 4: The Rise of Red ! Red… that means… daughter of the Queen of Hearts?! Yassss queen! Red will be played by Disney’s Kylie Cantrall (pictured, we love the red hair). It’s also been confirmed that Uma (played by China Anne McClain) will be making a return too! Who else will be making an appearance? We do know that you can expect teen versions of Princess Jasmine, Hades, Maleficent and more. Stay tuned! BEDAZZLED Taylor Swift’s on tour! Some of you may have seen her acoustic guitar covered in rhinestones with her lucky 13 on it too. It’s actually a recreation of her original Fearless guitar.…

She shoots, she scores, goooooal! Did you enjoy Book 2 of our Book Club? We think you did, judging by all the amazing and action-packed reviews we received for Football Fever 3: Next Level by Kristin Darell. Congratulations to TG reader Joanne for her epic review! Relatable and exciting! Football Fever 3 is a very relatable book, especially for a kid who loves soccer but is nervous when joining a team. Like Sam, when I joined a soccer program, I felt very nervous. Once I settled in, I no longer felt worried. Like Kyra, my dream is to become a pro soccer player for the Matildas and Chelsea F.C. This book is great – there may be kids who don’t love reading, but when they read a sport-related book, they’ll…

Hi TGs! Don’t you just love that feeling when you’re fresh out of the shower and you smell ahh-mazing?! It’s like yes, gurl, I am ready to take on the day. Which is why I LOVE a yummy smelling body wash, bath bomb or body scrub. It’s that little bit of fun (and luxury) in my everyday routine that makes me feel super spesh for the day ahead. My top picks this month? Sundae’s new range of bath prods (so foamy, so fizzy!), and MyAura’s natural range of body washes. What are your go-to faves?…

TREASURES UNTOLD It’s the reimagining of Disney’s Oscar-winning animated musical! Dive into the magical world of mermaids, witches, spells and more following the tale of Ariel, a spirited young mermaid who dreams of adventure and longs to visit the world beyond the sea. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but at a cost, placing her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy. Oooh we can’t wait! MEET THE CAST Ariel We’re getting major mermaid vibes IRL! Ariel is played by the amazing (and super talented) Halle Bailey. While this is her first big movie role, she has been writing and performing songs since the age of eight with her sister Chloe. Listen to Halle…

Glitter gem cushion WHAT YOU NEED ★ A cushion★ Gems in different shapes and sizes★ Gem glue★ Chalk WHAT TO DO Step 1: With white chalk, draw your letter onto the cushion. We did the letter ‘A’. Step 2: Working only in small sections (about a 2cm x 2cm square space), apply some gem glue, then apply the gems. Continue working in small sections until all the lettering is complete. Step 3: Once the glue had dried, use a damp cloth to remove any chalk lines. Dazzling pen holder WHAT YOU NEED ★ Plastic pen holder (we got ours from Kmart)★ 1m braid ribbon★ Craft glue★ Embellishments (we used self-adhesive scrapbooking embellishments) WHAT TO DO Step 1: Remove any labels and make sure the pen holder is clean. Step 2:…