Innehållsförteckning för February 2017 från It GiRL

Hello girls, You made it! You finished another school year, got through the silly season and can now just relax and enjoy the rest of your summer break. But, despite all of the awesome freedom, do you ever find yourself wondering how you're going to while away the days? Don't worry, we've got you sorted. Our summer holidays special starts on page 20 and is filled with tips and advice on things to do, friendship and all things fun in the sun! It won't be long and the new school year will be here, so make the most of your time off and have fun. When I was growing up, both my parents had to work during summer holidays so my brother and I had to go to my grandparent's…

FACT FILE AGE: 8 SIBLINGS: a brother named Angus and a sister called Lucy STAR SIGN: Aquarius FAVE COLOUR: Yellow FAVE MOVIE: Matilda FAVE SINGERS: Katy Perry and Taylor Swift FAVE SHOP: Zara FUN FACTS: • I have really wonky teeth but it doesn’t bother me at all. I can’t wait to get braces though! • I love swimming in cold water • I love salted caramel ice cream • On the weekend I enjoy playdates with my friends. all about me   AT SCHOOL I LOVE swimming but my least favourite thing at school are the pop quizzes! MY BEST FRIENDS ARE VIVI AND NELLIE. When Vivi and I get together we like to be cheeky and play. Nellie lives in Sweden so we have Skype playdates. I AM…

FULL NAME: Jenna Marie Ortega BORN: September 27, 2002 FUN FACTS: Jenna is a middle child - she has five siblings! She loves boho braids She has a dog called Anna who is named after the character Jenna played in her first movie She loves to travel She is the voice of Princess Isabel in the Disney Channel animated series, Elena of Avalor Her Instagram, Facebook and Twitter name is @JennaOrtega THE ACTING BUG Jenna Ortega was born in Coachella Valley, California and started asking her mum to let her try acting when she was six years old, but her mother didn’t take her seriously. “I started begging my mum to let me act when I was six years old. She pretty much ignored me because she thought it was…

HOLLYWOOD MOVIE STAR Hailee Steinfeld is no newcomer to the acting world. The star began acting when she was eight and had her breakthrough role in a movie called True Grit when she was just 13 years old. Hailee was so good in the film that she was nominated for many awards including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Since then she has gone on to star in many films including, Romeo & Juliet, Barely Lethal, Pitch Perfect 2 and her latest role in the movie, The Edge of Seventeen. HITTING THE HIGH NOTES More recently Hailee has turned her attention to her music career which is something the star says she has wanted to do pretty much her whole life. “My love for acting and singing really did…

NOW ADD UP YOUR SCORE. IT’S THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. WHAT DO YOU DO WITH ALL YOUR OLD BOOKS AND PAPER? Recycle them, of course! So many trees are cut down to make paper. Chuck them in the rubbish bin. The year is finally over! You sort through it all and keep all the blank pieces to use as notepaper. AFTER A DAY HANGING OUT AT THE PARK, IT’S TIME TO CLEAN UP.SO YOU: Take your time relaxing in a lovely, warm shower. Freshen up with a quick shower. If you can help it, you don’t really like to waste time or water. Fill up the bath, add bubbles and jump in. YOU LIVE 15 MINUTES FROM THE SHOPS. HOW DO YOU GET THERE? You ask Mum or…

Congrats Isaiah! You must be so excited to have won the X Factor. "It feels incredible! It's definitely a dream come true. I’m just so happy." What was your favourite performance on the show? "My favourite performance was probably the duet with Jess, but my favourite solo performance, was 'Halo.' I loved singing 'Let it Be' but 'Halo' is one of my favourite songs to sing, so it was awesome." What was it like working with Adam Lambert? "Incredible . He's very down to earth and a very nice person. He genuinely cared for his team and spent a lot of time working with us." What is one lesson he taught you that you'll keep applying in your career? "Definitely to add more drama to my performances and not to…

SpongeBob Squarepants The Movie FRIDAY JANUARY 20 AT 6.30PM ON NICKELODEON Trouble is brewing in Bikini Bottom because Plankston has stolen King Neptune's crown and has blamed it on Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob's boss! Along with his pal Patrick, SpongeBob sets out on a treacherous mission to Shell City to reclaim the crown and save Mr. Krabs' life. Barbie and Her Sisters in a Puppy Chase PREMIERES AT 11.30AM, THURSDAY JANUARY 26 ON BOOMERANG Barbie is bringing the party to you this Australia Day. Pack your bags for a tropical getaway as Barbie and the girls take their pet puppies away with them. But when the pups go missing, it's up to the sisters to work together and find them.. Liv and Maddie: Cali Style MONDAYS AT 5PM FROM JAN 16…

MORE LEGO CITY The fun open-world adventure Lego City Undercover is getting a re-release in 2017. The game first came out on just the Wii U back in 2013,now it has had a reworking and is coming to PC, PS4 and XBO. It’s not based on a movie but is a standalone game. GOOD NEWS! Those of you who are into their VR will be excited to know that the HTC Vive, the best headset out there, is getting an official Australian release in 2017. That should bring down the price as you won’t need to import it. Plus, there is an add-on that is making it wireless. DOODLING FUN If you own a 3DS, head to the online eShop and look for Swapdoodle. It’s a free game/app that lets…

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LAURA’S YOUNG DETERMINATION Growing up, Laura Marano remembers being a little three-year-old, looking up at the water slide and wishing she could slide down it. “My incentive was, ‘If I could swim a certain distance, then I can go on the water slide,’” Laura remembers. So Laura and her sister signed up for swim classes and before long Laura was confident enough to give the water slide a go. “It was literally the best experience of my life. When you’re younger, water slides are the coolest things ever!” We totally agree! SELENA SWITCHED OFF! Selena Gomez recently opened up about the break she took from Hollywood to take some time for herself and focus on her health. “I took 90 days off. During that time I did not have my…

2010: Hailee scored her breakout role in the film True Grit. 2011: The star earned an Academy Award nomination for her role in True Grit. Not bad for her first major movie! 2012: In 2012 Hailee turned sweet 16! 2013: Hailee starred in a movie called Begin Again. 2014: Hailee turned 18 and hit the red carpet looking very grown up. 2015: Hailee starred as Trinity in Taylor Swift’s Bad Blood video. 2016: Hailee’s music career is soaring and she announces that she will be returning for Pitch Perfect 3!…

5 Things to do BEFORE AUTUMN 1 Go to the beach. Put on your cossies, grab your towel and sunscreen and go! Don’t live near a beach? Then simply visit your closest swimming hole or public pools. 2 Start a 2017 journal. You don’t have to write in it every day, but just use it to document all the fun things you do. You could even stick in things like movie stubs and photos. 3 Throw a summer themed slumber party. Eat ice cream, watch DVDs, pamper yourselves and stay up late! The next morning have a breakfast picnic in the sunshine out in the backyard. 4 Earn some extra pocket money by doing some chores around the house or for your neighbour. The beginning of the year is a…

“I wash my face morning and night, and I wear sunscreen every day.” CALIFORNIA GIRL ON HER PERSONAL STYLE... “I’m simple, clean and I don’t like anything too crazy. Every once in a while, I like to wear something fun and poppy. I’m obsessed with shoes. I like to dress simply and then make my shoe game crazy.” HER FASHION RULE... “I guess the only rule that I follow is that I pick things that I love. I don’t follow trends.” HER BEAUTY STYLE... “I like to keep it pretty simple. I think less is more. I‘m more into neutrals.” GET HER LOOK Be inspired by Kendall with these key pieces. KENDALL’S Beauty Bag…

Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life OUT JANUARY 12 Rafe has a huge imagination... and a slight problem with being told what to do. Both collide when he starts going to a rule-crazy middle school. Drowning in do's and dont's, Rafe and his bestie Leo hatch a plan to break every rule in the school's Code of Conduct. Ballerina OUT JANUARY 12 Félicie is an orphan with only one passion: dance. With her bestie Victor, who wants to become a great inventor, she makes a plan to escape the orphanage for Paris. Félicie will have to fight like never before to make her dreams come true: becoming a prima ballerina at the Paris Opera. FUN BITES The latest movie goss... • Thomas Barbusca and Griffin Gluck who play…

LATEST MUSIC OUT NOW! DNCE DNCE ALBUM American pop-rock band DNCE have finally released their self-titled album. Featured the hit song, 'Cake By The Ocean' band member, Joe Jonas hopes it makes listeners feel happy. "I hope this album gives fans a sense of happiness, joy, and kind of sends you into this party atmosphere." Bruno Mars 24K MAGIC ALBUM If you love Bruno Mars' song '24K Magic' (and let's face it, who doesn't?) then you must check out his new album which is also titled, '24K Magic'. Bruno is a master of catchy, funky songs and this album is no different. Be prepared to dance your socks off! The Veronicas ON YOUR SIDE SINGLE 2016 was a big year for The Veronicas and it seems the girls will keep…

SUPER MARIO RUN (IOS) The classic Super Mario platformer gameplay finally makes it to mobiles and its stacks of fun. It looks and feels just like a Mario game, too, only you don’t have to worry about moving. Mario always runs, with you required to time your button press to get past obstacles, collect items and power-ups, and defeat enemies. You can even compete with other players to see who is the more stylish. DRAGON QUEST VIII: JOURNEY OF THE CURSED KING (3DS) This remake of the legendary 2006 RPG is a true classic. The stylish, cel-shaded visuals and huge world are so much fun to explore, and while there is plenty of story and lots of characters to meet, it’s not as complicated as other games in this series.…

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MACKENZIE OPENS UP Mackenzie Ziegler recently opened up about how being judged makes her feel nervous. “We have a dance room in my house,” she revealed. “I like dancing there because people can’t judge me. That’s what I get nervous about. But, I’ve gotten used to it.” Aw, we think Mackenzie is an awesome dancer no matter what anyone else thinks! ROWAN LOVES HER CAST There were rumours that Rowan Blanchard is feuding with her Girl Meets World cast, but Rowan says they aren’t true. “The cast and I love each other,” she said. “I’d never fake our friendships. The thought of that is sick!” MR. SWIFT IS A SHAWN FAN! Taylor Swift revealed that her dad is a Shawn Mendes fan. Shawn supported Taylor on her ‘The 1989 Tour’…

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“I love my hair. I definitely think it’s my staple piece. It’s something that makes me feel like me.”Selena Gomez Cleanse and glow this summer! Cleansing doesn’t just keep your face fresh and clean, it also helps brighten up your skin. Not cleansing your face at least once a day can cause oil and dirt build up on the skin’s surface. The easiest way to remember to cleanse your face is by keeping your cleanser near your toothbrush, so you’ll see it and be reminded every time you brush your teeth. The school holidays are the perfect time to go a little crazy with your hair. This coloured hairspray comes in purple, orange, pink and blue and is easy to spray in and wash out. Coloured hairspray, $10.99, Fudge…

Namaste, India! Quick FACTS India is a country that is situated in the continent of Asia and is surrounded by China, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. The capital is New Delhi, and there are over 1.2 billion people who live there, which makes it the second largest population in the world! India has a lot of different climates, from very hot on the coast, to monsoon rains as well as freezing temperatures and snow. The main language spoken is Hindi and their currency is called the Rupee. Fantastic FOODS You’ll find so many different foods in India, because there are loads of different influences that make each region’s food unique. Of course, the Indian people are famous for their spicy, flavoursome curries, paired with rice and breads, including naan, papadum and…

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