Innehållsförteckning för February 2024 från It GiRL

Hello, hello! Aaand, breathe. Happy New Year It GiRLs! With school well and truly over for the year, Christmas done and dusted, and New Year celebrations finished, we can all relax. I mean, we're definitely still working hard putting together another great issue for you here at IG, but there's a cool relaxed vibe in the office this month. Being on summer holidays means I don't have to worry about school and I can spend more time on It GiRL which has been super fun. Our February cover star is none other than Sabrina Carpenter who will be supporting Taylor Swift on the Australian leg of The Eras Tour. Turn to page 16 to read all about her pop star life. Also, our Taylor countdown is fast coming to an…

All About You AGE: 11 NICKNAMES: Jaydie, Mi Amor SIBLINGS: A little sister, Marlee and a little brother, Hunter PETS: Two dogs, Tilly and Teddy FAVE MOVIE: Suddenly 30 FAVE COLOUR: Baby blue FAVE ANIMAL: Puppies FUN FACTS: • I’m the youngest in my grade • My dad and I play pranks on each other • I can read a novel overnight • I am terrified of clowns • I can roll my eyes back so far that you can only see the white of my eyes MY FAVOURITE THING ABOUT SCHOOL IS seeing my friends and my least favourite thing is having to wake up early to go to school. I DO PHYSIE and I love it. It helps girls build confidence within themselves. We also get to socialise…

MILLIE’S GIVES GREAT ADVICE! Millie Bobby Brown had some wise words to share with her young fans. “I would say to use your voices for good, and to stand up for what you believe in,” she said. “I also always encourage spreading love and light - it’s incredibly important to be kind.” she added. Millie also believes that the first step to being kind to others is learning how to love yourself. “If you are happy in your own skin, if you truly love yourself, then you will love other people, and you will be kind to other people. And that’s what’s going to get rid of hate. That’s what I stand for.” BILLIE WROTE A SONG ABOUT OLIVIA! Billie Eilish has revealed that one of the songs on her…

Cooking PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 15 minutes WHAT YOU NEED: •½ cup (125g) butter •1 tsp vanilla extract •¾ cup (175g) caster sugar •2 eggs •2 cups (300g) self-raising flour •1 cup (250ml) milk CREAM CHEESE ICING •250g Philadelphia cream cheese, softened •½ cup (115g) caster sugar •2 tsp vanilla •4 tbsp double cream •various decorating sprinkles of your choice WHAT TO DO: 1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a cupcake tray with patty pan cases and set aside. 2. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter, vanilla and sugar together. Then add eggs one at a time and beat well. 3. Add half of the flour and milk and beat well until combined. Repeat with the remaining flour and milk. 4. Divide equally among the patty pan…

ARIANA GRANDE “Drink lots and lots of water because it can get really, really hot out. You want to make sure your skin doesn’t get any breakouts or dry areas. It’s also really good for your hair.” Dua Lipa “I used to use sunscreen but never every day. I get the importance of it when I’m in the sun, but I’m trying to take better care of my skin so now I wear it all the time. Never skip SPF!” Taylor Swift “Always take a defining-spray or gel to the beach – applying it to your hair after swimming is a quick way to get awesome ‘beachy’ waves.” HAILEE STEINFELD “I’m a fan of pedicured toes at all times, but if you’re spending days on end at the beach or…

LET’S PLAY! Go Play! has everything you need to have fun and keep active. Their range of fun games can be played anywhere and anytime, and aim to not only keep you entertained but also physically moving. This summer we’re giving away three Go Play! prize packs which include some of their fun water play toys. Each pack includes a Wacky Wiggles Sprinkler which will leave you giggling, a pack of Blast ‘N Pop Battle Splashers for the ultimate pool battle, and one Grand Slam ‘N Splash which will have you hitting refreshingly cool home runs! WE ♥ CARE BEARS! Add a touch of Care Bears magic to your plush collection with the exclusive Arcade Plush range. This adorable collection features five of your favourite characters from the Kingdom of…

1 WHAT IS YOUR FAVE ACTIVITY? a. Tenpin bowlingb. Swimmingc. Cycling 2 WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO DO ON A SUNNY SATURDAY? a. Relax on a comfy rug with a good bookb. Hit the beach for some sandcastle timec. Play in the park with your BFF 3 WHEN IT'S TIME FOR A TREAT, YOU LOVE... a. M&Msb. Ice creamc. Jelly beans 4 WHEN IT COMES TO WEATHER... a You heart the rain. Aahh, bliss!b Sun, sun, sun!c A mix of sun and cute clouds 5 WHICH HAIRSTYLE WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRY? a. A glam up-do, with a tiara in itb. Cute beach waves, surfer-girl style c. Bali braids look so cool! 6 YOUR ROOM IS... a. Crowded and chaotic with stuff everywhere b. Bright and busyc. Neat and pretty…

ALL PROMOTIONS 1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of the conditions of entry. Entry into issue 139 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 04/01/24 at 9am EST and close on 15/02/24 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 16/02/24 at 5pm unless otherwise stated on the promotion. 4.…

LETTER WE THIS MONTH Dear It GiRL, The girl who lives next door to me gets It GiRL delivered to her house and one day we received their mail by mistake. My mum wouldn't let me open her magazine and made me take the mail to the neighbours straight away. I asked mum to buy me the mag and she did and I really loved it. Now I never miss an issue and for my birthday I am going to ask for a subscription like my neighbour. Thanks for making such a cool mag. ASHIA, 11, VIA EMAIL Hi It GiRL, Guess what I got for Christmas? A subscription to your magazine! This means I am not going to miss an issue in 2024. I am very excited and can't…

CREATE IT SMIGGLE SHIMMER ART DIY KIT, $29.95, SMIGGLE.COM.AU Unleash your inner artist and create amazing shimmering art pieces with this DIY Shimmer Art Kit from Smiggle. Add sand, glitter, and foil to customise and create unique designs. A perfect school holiday activity that will keep you entertained for hours! FREEZE IT CHILLFACTOR, $14, BIGW.COM.AU Everyone loves frozen slushies and this summer you can make your own with the ChillFactor cup! It’s the coolest thing ever because all you have to do is freeze, squeeze, and enjoy! No ice or blender is needed. The ChillFactor is reusable and comes with it’s own spoon straw too! MAKE IT CRA-Z-SQUEEZIES 3-IN-1 MINI MAKING SQUEEZING CUTIES, $30, BIGW.COM.AU This fun kit from Shimmer ‘n Sparkle comes with everything you need to create 16…

Cover Star Singing was always her goal Sabrina’s dream of growing up to become a pop star is one that she's had ever since she was a little girl. “I ate, slept, and breathed singing and would be at the piano all day, or I’d be practising or doing my warm-ups,” she shared. “Even if I had nothing to do with singing in the coming weeks or months, I would try doing it every day just to practise and get better.” A young start Sabrina burst into the spotlight in 2014 when she starred as Maya Hart in the Disney Channel show, Girl Meets World. The show lasted for three seasons and led to more acting parts for the star including a variety of movie roles. But her first love…

“I ALWAYS COME BACK TO FASHION FROM THE 90S. FROM STREET STYLE TO LUXURY RUNWAYS, THERE IS SO MUCH INSPIRATION TO PULL FROM.” “One thing I would never wear is Crocs.” “Sometimes I'm more extravagant than others, it's how I express myself. You're allowed to be whatever you choose to be and whatever you want to put out into this world. I don't think anybody's really allowed to tell you what you can and can't wear.” “I love experimenting with colours, and gems, and glitter - and that's also really fun for my tour. I get so inspired from fashion, and travelling, and just people watching.” “Everyone is allowed to wear whatever they want, and it's so important they do.” “I DON'T GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT MY PLATFORM BOOTS. I WEAR…

Destiny Aquarius JAN 20 - FEB 18 YOU: Start a 2024 journal to remember the year when it's over. THIS MONTH: Fun in the sun is a must these holidays, but remember to take some chill-out time too. DESTINY: Expect lots of surprises this summer. FAMOUS AQUARIAN: Harry Styles. BORN: February 1,1994. All About Aquarius... BEST QUALITIES: Strong, independent, and friendly. LUCKY NUMBERS: 4, 8, 13, 17, 22, 26 BEST PALS: Libra, Gemini, Sagittarius and Aries AQUARIUS GIRLS ARE: Compassionate friends who try to solve their pal's problems. They care very much for friendships. Pisces FEB 19 - MAR 20 YOU: Make the most out of your free time and the long summer days. THIS MONTH: Don't let one bad day ruin all of your holidays. Just shake it off.…

Your World SOCIAL CELEBS SABRINA CARPENTER Sabrina Carpenter is a beautiful singer and a talented actress, but did you know she’s also known on social media for being a bit of a fashionista? People around the world are loving her looks and she always looks stunning. She says, “It’s always funny because a few times, some of my guy friends have been like, ‘I saw on Twitter that you’re super fashionable now. Your fashion’s really good.’ And that’s so hilarious to me! But I’ve been having so much fun with fashion.” We love that she’s able to express herself with her cool clothes and outfits. Go girl! @sabrinacarpenter OMG! The low-down on text talk Don’t know your OMGs from your BRBs? This guide will have you texting like a pro…

one You get top marks all year at school, so your parents reward you and your bestie with a trip to Movie World! two Your lovely grandmother wins the lottery and takes you on a $5000 shopping spree... It’s time to shop ‘til you drop! three Your netball team wins every single game and you’re awarded “Player of the Year”. 4 YOUR PARENTS TELL YOU THAT YOU’LL BE VISITING EVERY DISNEYLAND IN THE WORLD! five Your school announces that every Friday is a day off. 6 You’re finally allowed to get the pet you’ve always wanted. Yay! seven You walk into Smiggle and you’re named the 100th customer of the day, so you win one of everything in the store! 8 TAYLOR SWIFT’S TOUR BUS BREAKS DOWN IN FRONT OF…

FEARLESS Think gold fringe dresses, sparkly boots, and everything in-between! SPEAK NOW Beautiful fairytale gowns and dreamy dresses. RED Recreate Taylor’s “22” outfit and complete your look with a pop of red lip gloss. 1989 Have fun with bright colours, glitter, sequins and shiny metallics! REPUTATION Show your love for Taylor’s darkest era with these hot buys. LOVER Show this bubblegum era some love with pastel shades of blue, purple, and pinks. FOLKLORE Light and flowy dresses in colours of cream or green. EVERMORE Dresses in shades of orange teamed with a cape just like Taylor wears in the show. MIDNIGHTS Glittery shades of midnight blue or steal Tay’s look with a sequined dress and a faux fur purple jacket!…

Silly Fun Stay up super late on New Year’s Eve OR wake up super early on New Year’s Day? Hot summer days OR hot summer nights? An extra month of summer holidays OR three day weekends all the time? Go camping in a tent OR go camping in a caravan? Swim in a beach filled with seaweed OR swim in a pool filled with bird feathers? Sand in your undies OR sand in your ears? Ice cream every day OR slushies every day? Build sandcastles OR catch waves? Get pinched by a crab OR get pecked by a seagull? Watch the sunset on the beach OR watch the sunrise on the beach? Wear a swimsuit at the snow OR wear a snowsuit at the beach? A holiday on a tropical…

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NATURAL IS FINE! Sometimes we get so carried away with styling our hair that we forget to just wear it naturally. “I usually will not spend any money on hair products,” shares Jenna Ortega. “If it’s a good hair day, great. And if it’s not, well that’s too bad.” The star admits that having a fringe does require some extra styling. “Having a fringe, there is effort that is put in there, which is unfortunate. But I just use a blow dryer. Or, sometimes, best of luck to you, wear a cap!” CHANGE IT UP Sometimes it can be scary trying something new, but it can also be fun, just ask Zendaya. “Hair, for me, has been a way to experiment, grow, and find out more about myself and develop…

Animals ALL ABOUT THE... Duck ● Ducks make great pets! They are social animals so it's best to have more than one, otherwise they'll get lonely. If you do only have a single duck, you will need to give it lots of love and attention. ● They're easy to care for and can live for up to 20 years. ● Believe it or not, ducks don't need a pond to swim in, but they do need a water bowl deep enough so they can dip their heads in. So cute! ● They stay clean by preening their feathers with their beaks. ● Ducks are related to swans and geese. Five cool platypus facts! 1. The oldest known platypus fossil dates back 110 million years ago. 2. The male platypus carries…

On the screen Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Out Now on Netflix This is the sequel to the film Chicken Run which came out in the year 2000. After escaping Tweedy's farm, Ginger the chicken has finally found her dream - a peaceful island sanctuary for the whole flock, far from the dangers of the human world. But back on the mainland the whole of chicken-kind faces a new and terrible threat. The Famous Five Out Now on Stan This brand-new show is based on the popular book series of the same name by Enid Blyton. Packed with epic adventures, The Famous Fivefollows five daring young explorers as they come across mysteries, danger, and secrets. Part one is out now and parts two and three are coming soon so…

Your grandparents give you $20, so you: a Spend it at your local fun park – you can’t get enough of the rides!b Buy your mum a bunch of flowers and shop with the leftover money.c Put it towards that new swimming costume you’ve had your eye on.d Save it! You like to keep all your money for something super special. When choosing a movie, you always convince your pals to see: a A comedy – those funny ones crack you up and make you feel good.b A romance – love warms the heart.c Nothing – you would much rather be spending your time outside instead.d A drama – because all the awesome classics are a little bit dramatic, of course! Your fave colour is: a Yellow – bright, fun,…

Q: WHAT DID ONE FLAME SAY TO THE OTHER FLAME? A: WE’RE A PERFECT MATCH! Q: WHAT DO YOU CALL A VERY SMALL VALENTINE? A: VALEN-TINY! Q: WHAT DID THE BOY CAT SAY TO THE GIRL CAT? A: YOU’RE PURR-FECT FOR ME! Q: WHERE DO ALL THE HAMBURGERS TAKE THEIR GIRLFRIENDS ON VALENTINE’S DAY? A: TO THE MEATBALL. Q: WHAT DID THE TOAST SAY TO THE BUTTER ON VALENTINE’S DAY? A: YOU’RE MY BUTTER HALF. Q: WHAT DID ONE WATERMELON SAY TO THE OTHER WATERMELON? A: YOU’RE ONE IN A MELON. Q: WHAT DID ONE MUFFIN SAY TO THE OTHER MUFFIN ON VALENTINE’S DAY? A: YOU’RE MY STUD-MUFFIN! Q: WHAT DID THE RABBIT SAY TO HER BOYFRIEND? A: SOMEBUNNY LOVES YOU! Q: WHAT DID FRANKENSTEIN SAY TO HIS GIRLFRIEND ON…

JUGGLING ACT! We know that she can sing, dance and act, but did you know that Taylor Swift also has amazing balancing skills? Look at how good she is at holding all the trophies she wins at award shows. Go Tay! LOL LOL LOL HAHA! SO FUNNY! THANKS TO ELISSE FROM CROWS NEST, NSW. FOR EMAILING THIS TO US! SEND YOUR PICS TO: ITGIRL@NUCLEAR.COM.AU SO RANDOM ♥ It’s only the female mosquito that bites humans, not the male ♥ Astronaut, Neil Armstrong first stepped on the moon with his left foot ♥ At birth, a panda bear is smaller than a mouse WE LOVE GLITZ JEWELLERY BOX CASE, $49.95, SMIGGLE.COM.AU ANSWERS 1. Rubber Duck 2. Golf Ball 3. Watermelon 4. Ice Cream 5. Pencil TREND -O- METER HOT ♥ New…