Indholdsfortegnelse for August 2023 i Total Girl

Get to know… TG’s new videographer, Bailey! Hey Bailey! What’s one random fact about yourself? I always have to be multitasking. Whether it’s reading, watching a movie or even working, I have noticed I’m a lot more efficient when I do a lot at once! Do you have any hidden talents? I have a few! I can do some really cool magic tricks and can juggle seven balls at the same time! Can you tell us an embarrassing story? Once at a school camp, someone was filming a video of their tent and I walked past without knowing they were recording… I tripped over the tent and face-planted into the muddy camp grounds! OMG! Which celeb would you most like to meet? Magician David Blaine. His magic inspired me so…

Good morning, Barbies! Good morning, Kens! Life couldn’t be more perfect here in Barbie Land. I LOVE my life and I love my Dreamhouse – have you seen my pink convertible and giant pink slide?! Life is fantastic! Love, Barbie Dear diary, Today I caught up with President Barbie, she’s awesome. There’s also author Barbie, Nobel Prize winning Barbie… and just Ken. Love, Barbie Dear diary, OMG. Something is happening!!! My showers are cold, I fell off my roof and my feet… They’re flat! What could this mean?! Panicking, Barbie Dear diary, It’s time to call on the help of a friend. This Barbie looks like she’s been drawn on, and has her hair chopped so uniquely. She does seem to know a lot about the Real World, and that’s…

PART OF HER WORLD The Little Mermaid fans were super exctied to see Halle Bailey when she came to visit Sydney for the movie’s premiere. Team TG were lucky enough to be part of her world at the blue carpet event too! Her advice for TGs? “If there’s one thing I want children to take away from Ariel, it’s to go after your dreams and to not let anyone stop you!” Sah true! She really is the perfect Ariel! NEW TUNES May officially marked two years since the debut of Olivia’s head-bopping album SOUR. Well, guess what? She’s dropped a major hint on the album’s second anniversary that new music is on the way! “The new stuff is so, so, so, so, so close to being done. I pinky promise,”…

Evil returns Something cataclysmic has happened in Hyrule, sending the kingdom into turmoil! Your mission will see you sprawling through enchanted landscapes and mysterious islands floating in vast skies above, on a quest to unravel the truth. Expect new destinations, dangers, enemies (called Constructs), puzzles and sights that will require your wits and problem-solving to overcome. Awesome abilities In this new game, Link has a selection of epic new abilities including the power to Fuse, Recall, Ascend and the power of a Ultrahand. Harness these powers to fight back against the forces that threaten the kingdom! Have a tree branch and a stone? Fuse them together and you have a makeshift axe with improved weapon power! Use Recall to send an explosive barrel back to its sender. So cool! There…

Affirmations from Ari Noticed why you haven’t heard much of Ari recently? She’s been busy, swept away, in the Land of Oz, filming not one but two WICKED movies based on the hugely successful Broadway musical. We got a sneak peek of Ari rocking long blonde locks for her role of Glinda the good witch. But some people weren’t happy with the way she looked, leaving mean comments online, which is super hurtful even for someone in the spotlight. Ari clapped back saying we should be “gentler” when it comes to commenting on someone’s appearance… “I just wanted to say, one, there are many different kinds of beautiful. There are many different ways to look healthy and beautiful,” said Ari. “The second thing, you never know what someone is going…

Ask an adult for help! Headband holder WHAT YOU NEED ★ 50cm of webbing about 3-3.5cm wide ★ Metal buckle ★ PVA glue ★ Buttons – 5 small and 1 large ★ Ruler and pencil ★ 1m x ribbon (9mm wide) ★ Hand sewing needle ★ Thread – in same colour as buttons WHAT TO DO Step 1: Loop the webbing over the buckle, add a little glue to join. Sew a large button to secure the 2 layers of webbing together. Step 2: Measure 8cm from the top and place a dot on the webbing using a pencil. Measure down another 8cm and place a dot. Continue until you have 4 dots. Cut 4 pieces of ribbon 14cm long. Step 3: Loop 1 piece of ribbon. Place over the…

Gift it Nothing is more spesh than a handmade gift. Think about all the time and thought you’ve put into it – the person receiving the gift will see that too. Turn a beautiful artwork into a card. Baked something super yummy? Share it with a friend, just coz! Maybe it’s something that will put a smile on your teacher, grandparents or coach’s face. Donate it This one’s for all you crafty sewers and knitters. Did you know, non-profit organisations like Knit4Charities and Wrap With Love welcome handmade items like scarves and blankets for people in need? Yep, a little project can go a long way. Wrap with Love is a charity that collects knitted or crocheted squares to create warm blankets for those affected by poverty and even natural…

Throwback to… THE LITTLE MERMAID PREMIERE Check out the cool customised seating! Yep, TG’s Rosie’s full name is Roseanne, like Rosé from Blackpink! TG’s Rosie is wearing green to match Link! Here, she’s looking forward to hearing all about the game’s new features. Let the games begin! Be sure to check out our awesome review on page 34! VIPs coming through! TG’s Rosie and Avani. OMG, there’s Halle Bailey on the blue carpet! Halle and Melissa McCarthy (Ariel and Ursula) arrive for their Q&A. Strike a pose, Rosie and Avani! The set up was sahhhhh magical and pretty. All smiles on stage before we got to watch the movie!…

Dun, dun, duuuunnnn! Mrs Incredible. makes an appearance on the America Idol red carpet. Wait, that’s not Mrs. Incredible, that’s judge Katy Perry! The show had a special Disney themed night and of course, Katy had to dress up. Doug the Pug “is an Irwin now” says Robert Irwin posing with our fave pug, Doug. OK, who has the best Doug impression? Robert, Terri or Bindi? We can’t decide! Here come the MIB, New York City’s best galaxy defenders. Just kidding! Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes were spotted strolling through New York in matching sporty outfits and sunnies. Looks like Camila treated herself to an iced tea! Washington gal! Singer Loren Gray makes the most of her tour with some fun sightseeing. “CAT IN A BOWL!!” she captioned this photo.…

What we’re making ❤ Mini scones ❤ A Double Doughnut Cake ❤ French Garden Dessert Cups 1. GEG 2. UORLF 3. ERBTTU 4. MKLI 5. HOTCAOECL 6. VAANILL 7. ICGIN 8. USGAR 9. TARYSRRWBE 10. SPIREKNLS ANSWERS : 1. Egg, 2. Flour, 3. Butter, 4. Milk, 5. Chocolate, 6. Vanilla, 7. Icing, 8. Sugar, 9. Strawberry, 10. Sprinkles.…

LISTEN UP! ‘Dance The Night’ Dua Lipa Ooooh, get ready to boogie with one of the biggest and most star-studded soundtracks of the year, Barbie The Album. Featuring global mega stars Lizzo, Ava Max, HAIM, The Kid LAROI – and Dua Lipa who headlines the album with an electrifying new track that features on the movie’s trailer. It’s groovy, sparkly and full of fun disco beats. If you love the Minions: The Rise of Gru soundtrack, you’ll love this. The music video is a dazzling spectacle too, where you just might spot Barbie herself! We give this track, five disco balls out of five disco balls. Out now! Your rating out of 5 stars ____________ ‘Wish You The Best’ Lewis Capaldi Far from disco vibes comes a stunning new piano…

63 Is the number of international goals she’s scored. This makes her Australia’s greatest ever goal scorer! 15 Was how old she was when she played her first senior international match with the Matildas. 7 Goals were scored by Sam at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. 6 Times she’s been nominated for the Best FIFA Women’s Player award. She’s yet to take out the win, but she did come in second in 2021. 5 Is how many books there are in her Kicking Goals series, which follows Sam from her early days as soccer newbie to playing in the finals! 4 Was how many goals she scored in a match against Jamaica in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. By doing this, she became the first Australian soccer player to score…

“Creating this brand was a way to have open conversations around beauty and mental health and can change the industry by breaking down unrealistic standards together.” “I’d tell my younger self that [glam] is something to have fun with, but not something you need.” “I’ve always felt like I had to be perfect or look a certain way. It took me a long time to realise that I only wanted to be myself – that what made me unique was also what made me beautiful.”…

1 Photography There sure is an art to capturing the perfect moment! The art of photography takes lots of skill and practise. Same goes with video editing and film-making! 2 Writing Love reading? Well, storytelling, songwriting and poetry are all types of art. Same goes with writing and designing Total Girl magazine! 3 Fashion Expressing your personal style, putting outfits together, designing! The fashion world is soooo creative. 4 Music Art doesn’t just have to be visual, and music is the perfect example! 5 Dance Dancing – whether it’s ballet, hip-hop or jazz – is a super fun way to express yourself. 6 Baking At TG, we love cake decorating, so it’s no surprise baking and cooking are part of the culinary arts! 7 Acting Theatre, movies, TV shows –…

OMTG, did you get your FREE* Design A Bear with retail copies of this mag?! Our coolest makeover comp is back… but with a twist! This time, we’re going into full art mode with a DIY Bear Keyring – that you can drip, splash, colour-in or paint however you like. Sounds awesome! Customise your Bear, send in a photo and you could WIN! 5 Lucky TGs Will WIN a Fluid Project DIY FLUID Bear Kit worth $120! Each kit includes: 1 x Medium Bear, 3 x Pouring paint colours, plus everything you need to create your DIY bear! How to customise: Customise your Bear with markers, glitter, paint, rhinestones, stickers and more. Be inspired by your fave colours, sports team, characters or even celeb! Enter now! ★ Head to…

Hi Emily! How long have you been painting and creating? I have always been creative since I was young and LOVED IT! My Mum always enrolled me in some sort of art/craft classes in school holidays, and in my spare time I was always doing something arty. Art has always been a part of my life and the passion has just continued to grow. What do you love most about painting and drawing? The ability to bring things/subject matter to life in my own colourful, creative way! What are some of your fave things to create? Definitely anything pop culture based! I especially love capturing celebrities’ faces and fashion moments. And of course, I love painting my Puppy Pawtraits. I get to meet so many furry faces through the paint…

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Good boy, Bobi Two weeks after they announced the world’s oldest dog, the Guinness World Records found not only a much older dog, but the oldest dog ever known! Meet sweet Bobi, who was recorded as 30 years and 266 days old as of February 1 this year (making him 31 years old in May). He has lived his entire life with his family in a rural village in Leiria, Portugal. Bobi is a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a Portuguese livestock dog, who now loves napping and sitting by the fire. Awwww. Celeb V.I.P (Very Important Pet) Say cheese! This is Slate, the happy doggo that inspired the CGI art for space dog Cosmo from Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol 3. Slate is pictured on set with Maria Bakalova who…

Meet Rehanna Rehanna Lunn plays Su, a 14-year-old emerging wannabe doco filmmaker with her wildlife partner, Pharrell! Hey Rehanna, tell us about Wildlifers! The show follows the journey of two kids teamed up to film unique Australian native animals where they have many interesting and funny conversations. Do you have any similarities with your character IRL? I love nature, filming, photography and performing! The wildlife footage is super cool. What do you love most about filming the show? Everything about this show has been wonderful for me, from being surrounded by such a wonderful crew and sharing many laughs, to being on cool sets and learning more about the Australian wildlife. What’s the coolest fact you learnt while being on the show? That fruit bats drink by diving down into…

Your fave cute collectables are back – this time, with tiny DIY craft kits, that really work! We asked you to customise your own DIY Canvas Kit, DIY Backpack or both! We received soooo many fantastic entries. Wow, TGs, you sure are talented! Introducing our two major winners… Congrats to you both! These 2 TG s have won an incredible Real Littles Micro Craft prize pack valued at $160 (10 x kits)! Collect all 6 craft projects! Arzia, NSW WOW! We are so impressed by the incredible amount of creativity and effort you put into this, Arzia. The glitter, the sparkles, the stickers, the fluff – we’re obsessed! Alicja, Qld This is SO COOL! You are such an amazing artist, Alicja. All the colours and patterns are so…

Hi TG, My name is Daniela. I’m eight and I’ve got a little sister named Alba. I love your mags!!! My fave singer is Ed Sheeran. l also like basketball, athletics and gymnastics. My fave parts are Totally Embarrassing, Girl Talk and Creative Corner. Don’t stop making your mags!!! From your #1 fan, Daniela Hey Daniela, Thanks for the awesome letter and photo! Keep up all the cool sports and enjoy this issue! Love, Team TG x Hi TG, My name is Ella. I am 10 years old. I have been reading Total Girl for about 1 and a half years and I love collecting the posters. My fave sport is soccer and my fave colours are yellow and blue. I love puppies and really want one but my parents…

HAPPY WINNERS TG reader Annabelle was SO excited to receive her prize in the mail. “I LOVE IT SO MUCH! Thank you!” she said. TG reader Cleo sent in a photo of the two ‘AWESOME’ books that she won. “I just want to say that I am super thankful that I won and am sooooo excited to read them. I have been super lucky to win.” Congrats, Cleo! TG reader Rachel sent in a lovely note. “I would just like to say thank you because I won The CLASH book, and thank you for making the best mags, I’ve collected 18 so far. Thank you for making people happy with these mags!” Awww! CRAFTY READERS TG readers Dorothy (left) and reader Ruby (right) sent in their amazing drawings of the…

Hi Cassie, what do you love most about your character Cat (the PM’s daughter!)? I love her bravery. She isn’t afraid to share her honest opinions and emotions, which is something I think more young girls shouldn’t be afraid to do. In what ways are you similar to her? Cat and I both have a big fascination with conspiracy theories. That was something I related to most, her need to dig for the truth and learn as much as she can. She is a bit more outgoing than I am, and I’d like to borrow some of her confidence for my own life. Cat is passionate about journalism, sustainability, and making a change. What are you passionate about? My mum works in environmental science so I was always very aware…

Hi TGs! We may be a little Barbie obsessed this month. It’s sooo cool seeing Aussie superstar Margot Robbie play the iconic doll! I had the BEST time testing out all the fun Barbie-inspired prods hitting shelves to celebrate the movie – smelling candles, keeping my feet toasty with new boots (which you can WIN your very own pair, turn to page 60!), and of course, tyring every possible flavour of lip gloss. Imagination, (glam) life is your creation. So have fun with it, TGs! THINK PINK Just a TG girl in a Barbie world! Ooozing with raspberry, strawberry and crushed mint, this candle is everything you’d imagine Barbie’s Dreamhouse to smell like, LOL! In ‘Dream House’, ‘Dream Boat’ and ‘Dream Camper’… sahhh dreamy! With an adult’s help, you’ll have…

On April 20, 2023 something extraordinary happened in the small town of Exmouth, WA. At about 11.29am, the sun disappeared, creating darkness during the middle of the day, and reappeared about a minute later! This is because for the first time since 2012, a total solar eclipse happened right here in Australia, a spectacular sight that saw astronomers and eclipse chasers flying across the country to witness this magical event. A total solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the Earth and sun sooooo perfectly, it blocks the sun! It’s so rare, that of the 200+ moons in our Solar System, Earth’s moon is just the right size and distance to completely cover the sun. The fascinating thing is, while rare, we can expect four more total solar eclipses…

TG reader Bethan’s rainbow kittycorn is awesome! TG reader Jemison sent in a lovely purple backpack! Splashed with sprinkles! Amazing design, Harriet. TG reader Quinn’s design is brilliant in blue! This is EPIC, Sophie! We love the drippy background! TG reader Marli sent in a design using ALL the colours! Major sunset vibes, we love it, Meg! Sahhh shiny. Sah glittery! Wonderful work, Lilyana! We would 100% wear this backpack, Estelle!…