Indholdsfortegnelse for November/December 2024 i Total Girl

Dear TG, My name is Alexie, and I'm eight. My fave colours are purple and violet. I have five mags, and they are AMAZING! I found them at Woolworths. As soon as I read one, I fell in love. I love Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande. I also went Taylor’s concert, Night 4 at Sydney. Isn’t that awesome? Hope you print more Taylor Swift posters! From your number 1 fan, Alexie Hiya Alexie, That IS awesome! Our Tay-rrific issue has A LOT GOING ON AT THE MOMENT that we know you’ll enjoy! Love, Team TG x Hey TG! My name is Annie and I’m 10 years old. I love your mag! I started collecting them in April last year when I saw the Princess Peach issue. My fave…

A RELAXING HOLIDAY After two years touring the world, we hope Tay takes some time to chill out. A vacation to a tropical island or a cool city with all the cat cafés might be a lot of fun for her! B’DAY PAR-TAY Taylor’s birthday is December 13, after The Eras Tour ends. Maybe her friends and fam have something special planned — or she'll have a surprise gift for Swifties! Last year, she dropped The Eras Tour Concert Film on streaming services. This year, we’ve got a behind-the-scenes Eras Tour doco on our birth-tay wish list. The ‘I Can Do It With A Broken Heart’ video had lots of backstage footage, plus film crews were spotted at the London shows. A NEW ALBUM Tay is known for songwriting while…

More than meets the eye Maggie Fishbone has always been told by the nuns at Mud Harbor Orphanage that she’s too impatient, bad tempered and not good at anything. So, she’s not surprised when she’s banished to The Midwatch Institute For Orphans, Runaways and Unwanted Girls. What does surprise Maggie though is that it’s not the dreary and strict place that it appears to be. The Midwatch is secretly a place where girls are encouraged to develop their skills before they’re sent on special missions to help protect the city! Magdalena ‘Maggie’ Fishbone She's sent to The Midwatch after pushing a boy into the harbour (coz he was picking on little kids). With no special skills, Maggie always figured that she’d end up a fish gutter. It turns out this…

Wicked Part 1 is in cinemas November 21! Elphaba Elphaba is misunderstood because of her green skin. As she discovers her true power, Elphaba always stays true to herself and stands up for what she believes in. She arrives with younger sister Nessarose, but the pair are separated when Elphaba is assigned to room with Glinda. Stand out musical number: ‘Defying Gravity’ Fiyero A charming prince, but admits he's self-absorbed and shallow. He's also a carefree rule breaker! Stand out song: ‘Dancing Through Life’ Glinda The most popular girl in Oz, Glinda dreams of being a sorceress. This stylish student is from a privileged family, so she’s used to getting her own way (and a private room) and is in for a rude awakening when she meets Elphaba. Glinda is also…

Floral flair Casually cute When style aligns Spring into celebrations…

The very first Total Girl issue cost $4.20! It all began in November 2002 with twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. These actresses/fashion designers starred on nine TG covers! TG has always loved pets and our third issue saw one on the cover – Salem from the show Sabrina the Teenage Witch. '00s icon Delta Goodrem was the first Aussie to star on a TG cover in April 2003. She appeared on six TG covers! Actress and singer Hilary Duff was another '00s fave and starred on 13 lucky TG covers. Her first cover was August 2003! High School Musical fever hit our September 2006 issue. Zac Efron was the first boy to appear on a TG cover! The July 2007 issue starring actress Emma Roberts saw a brand new look…

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1 I am an older TG. Yes (go to 2) No (go to 3) 2 I prefer books that make me think about life. Yes (go to 3) No (go to 5) 3 I love reading books set in another world. Yes (go to 4) No (go to 5) 4 I enjoy stories that have a strong friendship theme. Yes (go to 5) No (go to 6) 5 A coastal town is one of my fave places for a book to be set in. Yes (go to Six Summers of Tash and Leopold) No (go to 6) 6 Animal characters are the best! Yes (go to 9) No (go to 7) 7 I love reading thrillers. Yes (go to Look Me in the Eye) No (go to 8) 8 Stories MUST make me laugh. Yes (go to 10)…

FURRY COVER STAR Meet Billie Eilish’s dog, Shark! ICYMI, Shark was featured on the cover of Vogue’s special one-shot project featuring celebrity doggos: Dogue. Billie adopted him from the Angel City Pit Bulls Rescue Center in LA during lockdown. Did you know that Shark regularly visits Billie and her brother Finneas in the recording studio? In fact, his typical doggy sounds were featured in some of Billie’s songs like ‘Happier Than Ever’ and ‘The Greatest’! From rescue to rockstar, bow wow! Hi TG, This is Cheep, and she is a Muscovy duck (she doesn’t swim in ponds, but drinks lots of water). When we come home, she bobs her head like she is saying “Hi! Welcome home!”. Cheep’s fave food is anything big and leafy. She is loud but cute.…

BACK IN OUR BARBIE ERA Come on TGs, let’s go party with some fresh Barbie releases and collabs! The new Barbie Project Friendship game for Switch and PS5, includes minigames, challenges and of course, fabulous fashion for you and Barbie (or your bestie) to take on. Speaking of team ups, have you seen the limited-edition Barbie x Reebok range? It includes clothes and shoes. Then it’s time to rewind with the HMD Barbie flip phone – an era before smartphones where apps and social media didn’t exist! Totally retro! RAD READS Four book series we’re enjoying right now… Worst Week Ever! By Matt Cosgrove and Eva Amores Finally! Sunday! What hilarious illustrations and diabolical disasters await in the final instalment of Justin Chase’s 'Worst Week Ever!'? Hedgewitch By Skye McKenna…

BLUSH-O-METER How bad is that blush? Circle the rating you think applies! TG’s BLUSH of the MONTH Missing reality I was at Timezone with my friend trying the VR experience. Halfway through I heard mum ask if we were finished. We said no and I heard my friend say, “No, I…” but then I didn’t hear the rest. When the ride finished, I took off the headset to find this family looking at me. My mum and friend WEREN’T there! It turns out that my friend felt sick and went to the bathroom. I was sooo embarrassed when I realised that I was talking to no one with people watching! Tillie Puddle muddle One time my class was playing tag, and the oval was so muddy. I reached out to tag…

LISTEN UP! +-=÷× (TOUR COLLECTION) Ed Sheeran Don’t get the ‘Shivers’ or feel DIVIDED by this maths problem, because this is an equation we can solve by singing and dancing along to Ed Sheeran’s legendary hits! Ed’s +-=÷× (TOUR COLLECTION) features all the tracks he played during his 2024 Mathematics World Tour, which MULTIPLIES the good vibes running through our ‘Bloodstream’. Just ‘Thinking Out Loud’ here, but Ed has always given us a ‘Perfect’ blend of vocals, PLUS catchy lyrics that make us ‘Sing’ out loud with our ‘Eyes Closed’. Missed Ed’s last concert? SUBTRACT those negative feelings with this awesome album! Out now! Your rating out of 5 stars ____________ good oId days Henry Moodie We’re drawn to songwriters with relatable lyrics and songs that are easy to sing…

1 What’s your fave school subject? Languages P.E. Tech 2 What do you look for when it comes to learning something new? Something that involves secrets Working in a team Practicality and being able to use it in everyday life 3 Which tricky situation do you think you could handle? Being taken by a mysterious airship Balancing on a tight rope high above the ground Piecing back together a smashed ancient vase 4 Which school assignment would you ace? Reciting a super long poem by heart Slicing an apple in half while fencing Sewing together an entire costume 5 Which skill badge would you earn? Tying four different knots Walking silently Baking a cake 6 Where can we find you during a team mission? Right in the action on the…

Hi TG s, We’re heading into summer, so it’s more important than ever to protect yourself when you’re outside and make sure that you slip, slop, slap, seek and slide. Check out some new products that are joining the cause to help protect us in the sunshine. Speaking of shining, we’re taking our cues from Taylor Swift and embracing our shimmer era with these picks. Maybe you’re looking to add a lil sparkle for a dress up or are celebrating a special end of year event. Whatever it is, enjoy the shimmer season!…

TG reader Taylor, had fun with this netball meme from our August ‘Sports Spectacular’ issue! LOL. We’re SO impressed by TG reader, Lucy and this amazing project that she’s been working on recently. “Hi TG! This is my first big crochet project; I made 100 granny squares and stitched them together to make a blanket for my grandpa! It took months and months to make, but it was so worth it!” shared Lucy. Aww! WONDERFUL WINNERS Aww, we have all the feels seeing TG reader, Emmy, enjoying her Inside Out 2 subscriber prize pack from our July issue! Emmy has been a subscriber for three years and is a massive Swiftie. Thanks for being a dedicated TG, Emmy and we hope you love this issue starring Taylor! It’s happy days…

Thank you snaps Whether it’s a thank you note for someone giving you a present or doing something nice for you, or a thank you note to your teacher at the end of the year, this is a super easy and cute way to show your appreciation. Take a photo with your INSTAX mini camera and then grab a thin permanent marker and write thank you on the bottom white section. Want to add something a little extra to it? Stick small cute stickers on the corners of the frame! Want to write a longer message? Glue cardstock to the back of your photo and write your message on it! Personalised gift tags Why buy labels for birthday and Christmas presents when you can create your own? It’s so cute…

MAKING HISTORY In the battle for bronze against Italy, Team India hit four perfect 10s, leading them to tie with the Paralympic record of 156 points. Sheetal made history as India’s youngest Paralympic medallist. She was also the only female armless archer at the Games! Taking AIM After mastering archery in just two years, 17-year-old Sheetal Devi has proved that she is a force to be reckoned with, especially after representing India in the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Even though Sheetal didn’t place in the women’s archery compound, she and teammate Rakesh Kumar managed to win bronze in the mixed compound open archery event! Sheetal was born with phocomelia, a rare condition where her arms aren't fully formed. In archery, she uses her legs to shoot. Sheetal grips the bow between…

Ask an adult for help! Shiny stocking What you need ★ 20 x 48cm canvas stocking★ Green and red brads (split pins)★ Stick on glitter letters★ Novelty buttons★ Gem glue★ ½ metre of 2.5cm wide ribbon★ 1 metre of ric rac trim★ 20cm of 6mm wide white or cream ribbon★ Sewing machine★ Thread to match ric rac★ Thread to match 2.5cm ribbon★ White or cream thread (to match 6mm ribbon) What to do Step 1: Ask an adult to help you use the sewing machine and sew one row of ric rac trim around the top of the stocking. Sew the ribbon on underneath and then sew another row of ric rac. Step 2: Fold the white/cream ribbon in half and then sew it inside the stocking. Step 3: Even though they are stick on, use the glue to stick on the…

Welcome to Australia, Henry! What are three random things that we’d be surprised to know about you? I used to be a national swimmer. I have two sisters. I’m a massive Swiftie. What five emojis best describe your new EP, good old days? Which song from the EP are you most looking forward to performing live? ‘right person, wrong time’ – I love that song. When did you realise that you were passionate about music? Probably through being a Swiftie because I loved Taylor Swift’s music. Which Tay song made it all click? 'Don’t Blame Me’ from reputation. That was the first time I truly got obsessed with a song. I remember when reputation came out, I was the biggest fan of the album... I love 1989 and everything, but…

For older TGs THINK LATER WORLD TOUR Yasss, the Canadian singer/songwriter/dancer is bringing her show to Australia AND New Zealand! November 8: Red Hill Auditorium, Perth November 10: Riverstage Brisbane, Brisbane November 12: Hordern Pavilion, Sydney November 13: Hordern Pavilion, Sydney November 15: AEC Arena, Adelaide November 16: Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne November 17: Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne November 19: Spark Arena, Auckland November 21: TSB Arena, Wellington ADIDAS FACE Did you know that triple-threat Tate is one of the faces of the Adidas Z.N.E. collection that dropped in late August? (FYI, actress Xochitl Gomez is one of the faces too.) The sportswear collection is described as ‘sport meets style' – a perfect fit for Tate, whose own look is sporty meets feminine! EXES The second single of Tate’s latest…

SQUEALING FOR SEQUELS We’re super keen for Moana 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and now we’re being spoiled with more sequels! Shrek 5 is currently in the works and set to hit cinemas in 2026 – 16 years after the last movie. 2026 also brings Toy Story 5, and get this: it’s toys vs tech! Incredibles 3 and Zootopia 2 are also in the works. Oh, and there are rumours of Barbie 2?!?! It’s not guaranteed, but let's hope! DISNEY WORLDS COLLIDE 2025 brings the Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour! Kylie Cantrall (Princess Red) is confirmed and more D4 stars are on the way. Repping the Zombies squad are Zombies 4 newbies Freya Skye and Malachi Barton. We hope Meg Donnelley (Addison) and Milo Manheim (Zed) will be there too!…

Who’s Taylor Swift Anyway? Ew. You’re a comedy queen who is always up for a laugh. We bet you sing this line extra loud when you listen to ‘22’! You would rock this tee with a huge smile, just like Tay does. A Lot Going On At The Moment Sounds like you’re super busy and there's a lot on your mind right now. Either way, this tee sums it all up and is perfect to wear so you don’t have to keep explaining yourself. This Is Not Taylor’s Version To show your support for Tay, you always skip non-TV songs when they come on and tell your besties to do this too. A loyal Swiftie who's earnt the right to wear this t-shirt!…

Design your own emoji. What’s an emotion or thing that’s never been done? Take a 22-minute nature walk to clear your mind and enjoy the outdoors. Make a dance routine to the chorus of your fave song. And a 5, 6, 7, 8… Try a new hairstyle. Experiment with different looks and cute accessories. Host a rapid-fire quiz showdown. Test your knowledge or challenge friends to answer as many questions as possible in 22 minutes. Write a short story or poem about someone or something you love. Create your own comic strip. Use your fave heroes or invent your own! Build a tower using a deck of cards. Can you stack ‘em all in time? Make a mini terrarium using a small container. Fill it with pebbles, soil, and some tiny plants.…

1 Princess Peach: Showtime! As big Peach fans, we were super excited to FINALLY play a new game where she’s the hero. It did not disappoint. Transforming into 12 different versions of Peach is epic – Detective Peach and Swordfighter Peach are our Sparkle Theatre faves! Unlocking 40 unique Peach dresses will keep you busy for ages. 2 The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Another game featuring a strong, smart princess in the leading role. In Echoes of Wisdom, Princess Zelda must save her kingdom by teaming up with a mysterious fairy and using a magical rod to solve puzzles and fight baddies. Girl power. 3 Barbie Project Friendship (out October 25) The ultimate summer adventure, and you’ll want to use all your screen time on it! You play as Barbie and it’s your…

Winner Reveal Finding suspense with Macca's new read My favourite book out of the two was the first one – Finders Keepers, so I will be writing my review on that one. Finders Keepers was super interesting and I just wanted to get to the end to see if Otto would get his ball back! I liked how the author didn't put TOO many pictures in either, so you could kinda get a vision of the story. I think MacKenzie and Ryder are really good characters and they are probably my two favourites – besides Mary's adorable dog, Jack in the second book, Caught in the Middle. LOL! Overall, Finders Keepers is a great book! – TG reader, Jaida Macca’s got moves! It’s so cool that Mackenzie Arnold has written…

Hey TGs, we’ve got one more creative challenge for you before the year is over! Did you get your adorable and FREE* Design a Puppy with retail copies of this mag? Well, it’s time to unleash your creativity and show off your artistic talents. Customise your puppy or the adorable artwork on the right any way you like, then head to totalgirl.com.au and you could WIN. We can’t wait to see your paws-itively awesome entries, TGs! 3 lucky winnerswill score a mystery prize pack worth $50 from TG HQ! How to customise Grab your fave markers, draw on a design, splat paint, sprinkle glitter, stick on gems or stickers, and decorate your Design a Puppy keychain or the puppy design on the right. It’s totally up to you on how you decorate…

Table tennis titan Australia’s Qian Yang defended her world number one Paralympic title in the Women's Singles WS10 Table Tennis tournament. She also won gold in the Para Table Tennis Women's Doubles WD20 tournament with her partner, Li Na Lei. Qian started playing at age five and was a Paralympic gold medallist for China at age 17, before switching to rep Australia at age 23. Now she’s hoping to compete in the LA 2028 Olympics! Defying odds She may have forgetten her prosthetic arm in HER ROOM, but NZ’s Nicole Murray still beat her PB in the Women’s C5 3000m Cycle Individual Pursuit in Para Cycling and claim bronze. No prosthetic? No problem! Making her Paralympic debut, Aussie Dayna Crees took home bronze in the Women’s Javelin F34. Born with…