Innehållsförteckning för January 2024 från It GiRL

Hello festive friends, Okay, so this month has been NEXT LEVEL! There was so much going on with school and putting together the mag but all I could focus on was our annual Christmas Wish List! Some of the It GiRL team get a little overwhelmed having to choose the best stuff to include, but not me, I love it! Getting to play and roadtest all the products is so much fun! You can check it all out from page 20. Also this month we show you how to make your very own headband for New Year's Eve, test your Taylor Swift and Eras Tour IQ, share our tips on how to throw a Christmas sleepover, and so much more. I hope you enjoy our very first 2024 issue as…

All About You FACT FILE AGE: 9 NICKNAMES: Bella, Issy, Belle SIBLINGS: A younger brother, Lucas PETS: A dog, a cat, two guinea pigs, two birds, and seven chickens FAVE SINGERS: Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift FAVE COLOURS: Purple and blue FAVE TV SHOW: Wednesday FUN FACTS: • I like spying • I like to play in the rain • I like to play with fidgets • I love being with my pets • I love the beach • I can’t live without my Mum and my teddies MY FAVOURITE THING ABOUT SCHOOL IS maths and PE. I don’t like assessments and music. I PLAY NETBALL. I have been playing for three years. My favourite positions are Wing Attack, Goal Attack and Centre. THE LAST COOL THING I DID was…

DARBY’S ULTIMATE SLEEPOVER Darby Camp, who stars in the Disney+ movie The Slumber Party, has revealed what she would do if she was planning the ultimate slumber party. “I’d probably invite 10 girls, and what I really love to do is just play board games and eat junk food all night,” she shared. “I love to play Monopoly. When I was 10, I got the My Little Pony Monopoly and I have a Coraline Monopoly, so I like to play the different versions,” she added. “Maybe we’d throw on a TV show or play music in the background, too.” Sounds like lots of fun! MADDIE’S WORST AUDITION Maddie Ziegler has shared details about her worst audition. She explained that the audition was with a very scary casting director and that…

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‘Tis the season for glitter! From the fashion runways to real life, glitter is everywhere! The party season is the perfect time to add a splash (or more!) of shimmer and shine to your look. From sparkly eye make up to glitter hairspray, there are lots of ways to get on board the glitter train and razzle dazzle your way through the holidays! “Every morning, I start the day by washing my face. Then I moisturise and I add a little tea tree oil to any problem spots. Then I brush my teeth, shower and get ready for the world.” JENNA ORTEGA Summer is here, so you may want to jazz up your nails with some nail art! This set includes eight polishes, a shimmer pot, stickers and more. Kids…

FABULOUSLY FLOSSY! Oh Flossy is the ultimate makeup brand for kids! The products are made with natural ingredients, are never tested on animals, washes off with water, and are made right here in Australia! With makeup to nail sets and everything in between, Oh Flossy have something for everyone! In the spirit of Christmas, the lovely people at Oh Flossy have given us three prize packs to give away! Each pack includes the following Oh Flosssy goodies: a nail polish set, nail polish remover wipes, a nail file, two packs of nail stickers, cosmetic case and a cosmetic headband. Visit ohflossy.com to check out the cool range! GAME ON! Tabletop and card games are the ultimate way to get together with family and friends to enjoy some friendly competition and…

Your World Unleash your talent The first thing you have to do is decide what kind of videos you are going to make. Will you be singing? Playing an instrument? Dancing? Maybe doing all of the above? Choose something that you’re going to enjoy doing and you feel genuinely passionate about otherwise you’ll be bored and might stop uploading. Once you’ve decided, create your own channel and start uploading vids. Spread the word Once you’ve posted a few clips onto your channel, don’t just sit there and wait for people to find you online, promote yourself instead! Send your friends and family the link to your channel and if you have Facebook or Instagram, promote your videos on there. The more people who know about your channel, the more likely…

LETTER WE THIS MONTH Dear It GiRL, I love your magazine. One day I picked one up at the shops while we were waiting in line and I really wanted to open it so my Mum bought it for me. I loved it so much that I have bought every issue ever since that day! I really love the different sections like, Whoa!, Destiny, Fashionista, The Last Page and so much more. It GiRL rocks so much. Keep up the great work! CATE, 10, WAKELEY, NSW To It GiRL, Your magazine is so cool. I love all the stories, the fashion, and the posters the best. When my cousin came over to my house, she read some of my old It GiRL mags and now she reads it all the…

CREATE IT CRA-Z-LOOM ALL-IN-ONE COLOSSAL LOOM STUDIO, $35, AVAILABLE FROM BIGW.COM.AU Loop, bead, and charm amazing bracelets, necklaces, rings, key chains and more! This rubber band loom kit comes with everything you need to get started, so you’ll be looping, weaving and wearing your creations before you know it! MAKE IT MAKE & SPIN BOUQUET, $49.95, AVAILABLE AT BIG W AND TARGET Unleash your inner florist and create beautiful floral arrangements! Build a variety of flowers then choose where to place them in the pot. Once the bouquet is complete, add some music, and watch as it spins and blooms in time with the rhythm. PLAY IT SQUISHMALLOWS TOP TRUMPS MATCH, $34.99, TOYMATE.COM.AU Take it in turns to push out your opponent’s cubes and replace them with your own in…

The INVITATIONS Making Chrissie-themed invites for your party is super-easy. Put these festive ideas to the test… • Buy a packet of Christmas cards and write all your party details on the inside • Using cardboard, cut out shapes like trees, stars, bells, or angels and decorate with lots of glitter • Write your party details on little cards and tie them to candy canes. Informative and yummy! • Put your party details on little pieces of paper, fold them up and put them into little boxes, like old matchstick boxes. Then wrap them up so they look like tiny little presents. Cute! The MENU Add these festive treats to your snack table. • Gingerbread men• Christmas pudding with ice cream• Candy canes• Apple pie• Chocolate candy cane cocoa (check…

“FASHION DEFINITELY EMPOWERS US AS MUCH AS MUSIC DOES. MUSIC AND FASHION CANNOT BE SEPARATED.” “Ever since I was young I loved colour and dressing up.” “I always carry a lip balm with me because my lips are often chapped.” “Accessories are a required item to complete my look. You can express your tastes and ideas through how you match your accessories; and they play an important role in deciding the tone of your overall look.” “When I was younger, I enjoyed reforming clothes or combining pieces in different ways.” “MY FAVOURITE LOOK THAT I'VE WORN WAS A CHANEL LOOK THAT I WORE IN PARIS. IT HAD A BLACK PUFFY JACKET OVER A MATCHING SET, A CUTE MINI SKIRT, AND A CORSET. I DID CUTE BRAIDED HAIR THAT I'VE NEVER…

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Destiny Capricorn DEC 22 - JAN 19 YOU: You're awesome just the way you are. Don't change to please others. THIS MONTH: Save your money. Try putting away some cash for a rainy day. DESTINY: A new year means a fresh start. 2024 is your year to shine! FAMOUS CAPRICORN: Sofia Wylie. Born: January 7, 2004. All About Capricorn... BEST QUALITIES: Ambitious, patient and a little shy. LUCKY NUMBERS: 1, 4, 8, 10, 13, 17, 19, 22, 26 BEST PALS: Taurus, Cancer and Virgo CAPRICORN GIRLS ARE: Loyal and truthful. They are kind and will always try and help a friend in need. Aquarius JAN 20 - FEB 18 YOU: Try and think of something cool and interesting to learn in the New Year. THIS MONTH: Stay out of arguments…

Get Gaming GAME INFO Game: L.O.L. Surprise! Roller Dreams Racing Formats: Switch Genre: Racing Release Date: November 10 There’s always an exciting surprise when you open up a new L.O.L doll, and it looks like the thrills carry over to the gaming world, too. We were very happily surprised when we heard the L.O.L Surprise! dolls’ newest game was something different. A kart racer! Well, kind of. It’s a very L.O.L Surprise! style of racing, but it still puts you and your friends on the track together. Your goal is to not just come first, but to look spectacular doing it. Things look different from your usual kart racer straight away. The dolls are on roller-skates for starters, cute! But many of the core genre mechanics from titles like Mario…

On the screen Unicorn Academy Out Now on Netflix Unicorn Academy is the boarding school of every kid's dreams. Located on Unicorn Island, Sophia Mendoza and the rest of her classmates must bond with a unicorn to unlock their magical powers; only then can they learn to become protectors of the island and its magic - all while balancing schoolwork and navigating new friendships! The Super Mario Bros. Movie Out Now on Binge Get set for action as Mario and his brother, Luigi, set out to save Princess Peach. After an accident sucks them into the New York sewer system, the brothers are pulled into two separate dimensions. Mario ends up in the lovely Mushroom Kingdom, while Luigi is pulled into the awful kingdom of darkness ruled by the evil…

ALL PROMOTIONS 1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of the conditions of entry. Entry into issue 138 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 or email. The competitions commence on 07/12/23 at 9am EST and close on 18/01/24 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) 9363-1464. All prizes will be drawn on 19/01/24 at 5pm unless otherwise stated on the promotion. 4.…

SIZZLING SUNNIES Summer is well and truly here which means sunglasses are a must! Some girls own many pairs of sunnies and rock a different pair every day, while others have a favourite pair they like to wear all the time. Either way, just make sure to always protect your eyes from the sun! LOL LOL LOL HAHA! THANKS TO CHLOE FROM INGLEBURN, NSW FOR EMAILING THIS TO US! SEND YOUR PICS TO: ITGIRL@NUCLEAR.COM.AU SO RANDOM Thomas Edison, the inventor of the lightbulb, was afraid of the dark. The faster that a kangaroo hops, the less energy it uses. Go figure! Your tongue has 3000 tastebuds. ANSWERS WE LOVE BLUEY CHRISTMAS CARDS, 5 PACK, $6, BIGW.COM.AU TREND -O- METER HOT The silly season. Christmas, New Year’s Eve and summer…

one Keep a photo diary. Write about each day and include a photo or memento to remember the day by. two Cool down by going for a swim, playing under the sprinkler, or having a water balloon fight! three Make the most of daylight saving and have a picnic dinner in the backyard with your family. 4 AT THE START OF THE HOLIDAYS, ROUND UP YOUR BESTIES AND MAKE A DREAM TO-DO LIST THAT YOU ALL AGREE ON. THEN SET OUT TO TRY AND FINISH YOUR LIST BEFORE THE END OF SUMMER. five Ask your parents if you can hold a barbecue for you and your friends. Serve up some sausages, salad, and ice cream for dessert! 6 Be creative and make some friendship bracelets, bake cupcakes or start your…

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED: • Headband • Glue gun • Wooden numbers • Clear glue • Glitter • Bowl WHAT TO DO: STEP 1: Glitter can get messy so lay out some newspaper or paper for an easy clean-up. STEP 2: Pour a small amount of glitter into the bowl. STEP 3: Choose a number and thoroughly cover one side of it with glue. STEP 4: Dip the glue-covered side of the number into the bowl of glitter. Press down on the back of the number to ensure it gets fully covered in glitter. Set number aside to dry. STEP 5: Repeat steps three and four with all the numbers and allow them to dry completely. STEP 6: Cover the back of the numbers with glitter by repeating steps two to…

ALL ABOUT THE... Reindeer ● Reindeer live in the Northern parts of America including Canada and Alaska. They are also found in Europe, Russia, and Greenland. ● In North America reindeer are also called, caribou. ● Male and female reindeer both grow antlers which they shed every winter. ● The reindeer travels the furthest of any land mammal. They can travel up to nearly 5000 kilometres a year. ● Reindeer noses are specially designed to warm the air before it gets into their lungs. How cool! Help! MY TWO GOLDFISH DON'T SWIM MUCH. THEY JUST SIT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK! Lots of care is needed to look after fish properly. Particular attention needs to be given to the size of the aquarium and the temperature and quality of…

Your World SOCIAL CELEBS OLIVIA RODRIGO We love our cover star here at IGHQ, because she’s always keeping it real and is a great role model for us all. She shares an important reminder about social media and how it’s fine to use it, but don’t get sucked into the hype that things in your friends’ lives are perfect - because chances are they’re not! “Social media is not always a true reflection of real life and no place to judge your worth,” she reveals. We love this advice because sometimes when we scroll it can make us feel down. Make sure you remember social media isn’t real life, and everyone goes through ups and downs they might not be posting. @oliviarodrigo OMG! The low-down on text talk Don’t know…

When it’s time to decorate the tree you: a Head straight to the garage to help get the decorations from storage. b Help, but only because your mum says you have to. c Hide in your bedroom and use the excuse that you have to keep away because tinsel gives you a rash. There are Christmas carols on TV, you: a Light some candles and get the whole family involved in an all-night sing-along. b Spend the night flicking channels trying to find something to watch. c Turn on Netflix instead and start a new series… you really don’t like carols. Your family is off to visit Santa so your little sister can have her photo taken, you: a Make sure you can get in the photo too – Santa…

Silly Fun Q: What did the big flower say to the little flower? A: Hi, bud! Q: what do you call an old snowman? A: water. Q: why aren’t dogs good dancers? A: because they have two left feet. Q: why didn’t the orange win the race? A: it ran out of juice. Q: what did one toilet say to the other toilet? A: you look flushed. Q: what kind of monster likes to play tricks? A: prank-enstein! Q: Why did the man put his money in the freezer? A: he wanted cold, hard cash! Q: What’s a monster’s favourite dessert? A: I scream! Q: what did the romantic volcano say to the other volcano? A: i lava you!…