Innehållsförteckning för April 2024 från It GiRL

Hi friends! How was everyone's month? Mine was busy, but awesome because I went to Taylor Swift's Era's concert TWICE! My dad surprised me with tickets to the Sydney show and then his friend offered him two tickets to a Melbourne show! I couldn't believe my luck! The experience was everything I thought it would be and more! Taylor sang and danced for over three hours and I loved every single second. I know I'm going to be a Swiftie for life! Anyway, let's chat about this issue because it's jam-packed full of fun stuff. For instance, we've gone a little bit Easter crazy. On page 26 there's some cool D.I.Y. you can try and there are cute bunny cut-outs on page 31. Plus, over on page 42 you'll find…

FACT FILE AGE: 11 NICKNAME: George, GG, G SIBLINGS: a little sister, Alexandra PETS: A dog named Bella, a cat named Tiger, and two birds, Ivy and Iris FAVE TV SHOW: Dive Club FAVE COLOUR: Pastel orange and pastel pink FAVE ANIMAL: Sea Turtle FUN FACTS: • I don’t like lasagna • I love to rollerblade • My middle name is Lucy • I love drawing • I like skincare and makeup • I’m always doing cartwheels and handstands • My mum and I have the same shoe size every IT GIRL WINS! This month’s IT GIRL OF THE MONTH wins two DISNEY DOORABLES MULTI PEEK PACKS SERIES 9 valued at $17 each. There’s no better way to kick start your collection! Behind every door a surprise is in store.…

OUR FIRST LOOK AT WICKED THE MOVIE After many years of being one of the most loved musicals on the stage, Wicked will finally be hitting our big screens later this year. The movie will star, Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and follows the story of the two girls from the time they meet as students at Shiz University in the Land of Oz, to the moment they ultimately become Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. The film doesn’t land in cinemas until November 28 so we have a while to wait yet, but we for one cannot wait! JISOO IS THE BABY Blackpink singer, Jisoo is the youngest in her family and she wouldn’t have it any other way. “Because I…

Celebrity Selena GOMEZ Taylor and Selena have been besties for over 17 years and their rock-solid friendship has survived many ups and downs. “Selena is definitely my best friend in this business,” shared Taylor. “We talk all the time, almost every day. It’s really awesome to have her in my life.” Selena loves Taylor just as much. “I love her. She’s amazing,” said Selena. “She’s literally like my big sister.” Ed SHEERAN Boys make great pals and can offer you top-secret tips on boys! “Ed is amazing and one of my best friends,” said Tay. “He’s given me some great advice about love.” Abigail ANDERSON Abigail has been Taylor’s BFF since high school, and in 2017 Taylor was a bridesmaid at Abigail’s wedding. Fun fact! Abigail has appeared in lots…

Cooking Make sure you always ask an adult for permission before using the stove or oven.! COOKING TIME: 5 minutes SETTING TIME: 1 hour WHAT YOU NEED: • 300g milk chocolate melts• 125g packet of small candy-coated Easter eggs• ½ cup small marshmallows• 1 tbsp coloured sprinkles• Baking paper WHAT TO DO: 1. Line a large oven tray with baking paper. 2. Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Cook, while stirring occasionally, for five minutes or until the chocolate melts and is smooth. 3. When it’s ready, pour the chocolate onto baking paper and spread out on a 4mm-thick 25cm x 32cm rectangle. 4. Sprinkle the chocolate with the Easter eggs, marshmallows, and sprinkles. 5. Leave the tray of chocolate at room temperature…

“FOR LIP COLOUR, I LIKE A LITTLE BIT OF PINK. I LIKE NEUTRAL AND I LIKE TO PUT A BIT OF GLOSS OVER IT. THAT ALWAYS LOOKS THE BEST.” “I moisturise my face daily, and then I just put on concealer, mascara, and brows. Then I go on with my day.” “I like wearing comfortable basketball shirts and boys' shorts, and super high socks and baggy t-shirts.” “I'm a bit of a tomboy. I like to be edgy, but as I'm getting older, there's a feminine touch to my style. I think there always needs to be some part of my outfit that is weird. I'll always add some sort of statement piece, whether it's super high platform shoes or a crazy necklace.” “I do my own glam on tour!…

Animals ALL ABOUT THE... Echidna ● Covered in sharp spines, an echidna rolls up into a ball when it is in danger to protect its soft, spineless tummy. ● The echidna's long snout can feel vibrations, is sensitive to touch, and has a very good sense of smell. ● A baby echidna is called a puggle. How cute is that?! ● Four weeks after mating, a female echidna will lay an egg in her pouch which hatches 10 days later. ● They have no teeth and eat termites, ants and other creatures that live in soil. ● Echidna's are good swimmers and swim with their snouts in the air like snorkels. SPOTLIGHT ON THE... Fitzroy RiverTurtle This freshwater turtle is well known for its ability to breathe through its bum.…

Your World SOCIAL CELEBS DUA LIPA She’s a global pop star and has been famous for so many years now, but Dua Lipa is taking a sensible approach to social media. “Social media can be such an amazing tool and it can be fun to share things but at the same time it’s almost a breeding ground for hate and anxiety.” She reveals, “There was a moment where it actually caused me a lot of grief, like I was being bullied online, it wasn’t very nice.” We’re so sorry to hear that! It’s never okay to write bad things about people on the internet, whether you know them or not, because you can never ever tell who will be affected! @dualipa Top 5 Apps To Download GEOMETRY DASH LITE (FREE,…

OUT OF THE FOLLOWING, WHICH DO YOU PREFER TO SNACK ON AT THE MOVIES? A MaltesersB A choc-topC Popcorn WHEN IT COMES TO BOYS, YOU SEEM TO: A Have lots of male friends – you get along with boys really wellB Have too many crushes to count. Yikes!C Get really shy and don’t really talk to any AFTER A LONG DAY AT SCHOOL, WHAT IS YOUR FAVE AFTERNOON SNACK? A A small bowl of yummy nutsB A few juicy strawberriesC Some rice crackers YOUR FAVE THING TO PUT ON TOAST IS: A Peanut ButterB Honey or jamC Vegemite WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO ON A COLD WINTER’S DAY? A. Snuggle up with a doona, a good book, and some yummy cocoaB. Beat the cold by heading to the shops…

LETTER WE THIS MONTH To the It GiRL team, I just wanted to say a huge thanks to everyone who works at It GiRL for putting together an excellent magazine every month. I don't really like to read books, but I love It GiRL so my mum buys it for me every month because she is happy I am reading something. I always read the mag over and over again until the new issue comes out. I like the puzzles and quizzes the best and I really like the jokes page as well. MARYAM, 10, DUNDAS, NSW Dear IG, I have been reading your magazine since forever and it really just keeps getting better and better! My fave stars are Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Margot Robbie. Keep up the…

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1 SHE IS ALL ABOUT GIRL POWER. In 2018 Ariana was named ‘Billboard’s Woman of the Year’ and there is a very good reason why. She always sticks up for herself and the decisions she makes, and she is always there to support her fellow females. “The incredible double standard that we women face on a daily basis, it’s shocking,” said Ari. “My fellow women are definitely something that I will always be one of the first to speak up about,” she added. 2 SHE TAKES BEING A ROLE MODEL SERIOUSLY “If I’m going to be a role model, the last thing I should be is perfect because that’s not realistic,” said the star. “As long as I’m honest and genuine and I share with my fans my truest self,…

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Taylor Swift The singer sparkled in a shiny green dress at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards. So glam! Rachel Zegler The actress was all sorts of pretty as she attended the 2022 Critics Choice Awards. Sabrina Carpenter Sabrina should wear green more often because the colour looks amazing on her! Maddie Ziegler Spotted! Maddie looking very cool at the 2021 premiere of Space Jam: A New Legacy. Olivia Rodrigo We love an outfit that has a pop of colour. How cute is Olivia’s big green bow?! Sofia Carson Sofia stuns in a mint green mini dress, with matching stockings and sparkly heels!…

This YouTuber may look familiar as she’s from a vlogging family! If Jake and Ty and AllAroundAudrey are your jam, this is their sis! We took a look at Jordan’s channel to uncover her best bits. Check them out! WHO KNOWS JORDAN BEST????? | JUSTJORDAN33 This is such a good place to start if you’re checking out who Jordan is. She quizzes her family including her parents and siblings to find out just who knows her best. It’s the cute content we all love! 10 TYPES OF BACK TO SCHOOL STUDENTS! | JUSTJORDAN33 Join Jordan and her family as they do a cute little skit acting out the different types of kids facing a new term at school! Can you relate to these? It’s pretty entertaining to watch! OPERATION SLIME…

AN OPEN BOOK It’s great that you’re comfortable talking about your feelings, but people don’t need to know about every little detail of your life! Try to keep some things private. PERFECT BALANCE You know what aspects of your life need to be kept a secret and what is okay to be shared. Plus, when you need to talk, you always have friends who are happy to listen. ALL BOTTLED UP You hardly ever talk about your feelings and keep everything to yourself. Every now and then try and talk to someone you trust – believe us, you’ll feel so much better!…

one Google your name, go into Snapchat, or watch YouTube videos when you should be doing your homework. two Take a peek at the last page of the book you’re reading because you can’t wait to find out how it ends. three Let the dog sleep on your bed even though you’ve been told that’s not allowed. 4 BITE YOUR NAILS. YOU DON’T EVEN REALISE YOU’RE DOING IT! five Burst into a fit of giggles when you’re in trouble and being yelled at by your parents. 6 Squeeze out more shampoo, conditioner or shower gel than you actually need. You don’t know why you do it, but you do. seven Spill every secret you get told to your bestie. Yes, it’s a bit naughty but you have to tell her…

ESCAPING UNDIES I was at my friend’s house jumping with her and her brother on the trampoline when suddenly my undies started to fall down. I tried to pull them back up but because the trampoline was still moving I lost my balance and completely tumbled over. My friend and her brother were laughing but I was so embarrassed that I started to cry. Luckily I managed to pull my undies back up so no one saw anything but it was still very, very embarrassing for me. CHARLOTTE, 9, QLD NUDIE RUN During the summer holidays, it was so hot that I was walking around the house in my underwear. My mum asked me to check the letterbox so I walked outside completely forgetting to put clothes on. I didn’t…

HER BEST GIRL POWER ADVICE “I would say to be kind to other girls, and to cheer them on when they're playing sports, and to not listen to anybody tell you that you can’t do something just because you’re a girl. Because that means you can do it better. I would also say to find good girlfriends and be kind to your girlfriends.” ON FLYING IN THE AIR DURING HER SHOWS… “I don’t get scared. I’m not really scared of flying. Once you get up there the first time, maybe, it’s a little scary but once you do it a couple of times it’s so much fun that you forget to be scared.” WHAT HER FAMILY PLAYS ON HOLIDAYS… “I like to play Trouble. Willow likes to play cards. If…

EASTER BUNNY VASE WHAT YOU NEED: • Mason jar• pink felt• white felt• scissors• paint brush• white paint• glue gun• two googly eyes• fine black marker WHAT TO DO: STEP 1 Using your brush and white paint, paint all of the outside of your mason jar. Make sure to cover the whole jar evenly. Leave to dry. STEP 2 Using the stencils on the opposite page, trace your bunny shapes onto your felt and carefully cut them out. Use your white felt for the outer ears and paws and your pink felt for all the other shapes. STEP 3 Using your glue, carefully stick the pink toes to the white felt, and the pink inner ear to the white outer ear. Leave to dry. STEP 4 When completely dry, glue…

Aries MAR 21 - APR 19 YOU: Expect lots of laughs with friends. A big belly laugh is good for the soul. THIS MONTH: If life is feeling chaotic then try to make some time to chill out. DESTINY: A new friend makes things exciting! FAMOUS ARIES: Sofia Carson. BIRTHDAY: April 10 All About Aries... BEST QUALITIES: Lively, confident, spontaneous and a little bit bossy.LUCKY NUMBERS: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72 BEST PALS: Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini and Aquarius ARIES GIRLS ARE: Likely to have lots of buddies. Once they've formed a solid bond, they can be relied upon for life. Taurus APR 20 - MAY 20 YOU: Let your friends know how much fun and awesome you think they are. THIS MONTH: Don't sulk during family time.…

INSTANT NEWS Try: X How it works: Share quick updates on what’s happening in your life in just 280 characters. Yep, that’s all you’ve got which can make it a little tricky at first, but we promise it will be loads of fun! Plus, you’ll get all the breaking news and gossip from your favourite celebs, bands and TV shows in real time. Score! We love… the way you can chat to your favourite stars by directly tweeting them! Eg: @taylorswift I love you! #swiftie. You get the drift… Cool peeps on X: Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, and so many more! It GiRL rating: EPIC NETWORK Try: Facebook How it works: Think of Facebook like an online community of your friends and family. Create your profile…

On the screen Is It Cake? Out March 29 on Netflix The delicious hit series returns with season three and bigger cakes, higher stakes, and wilder bakers! Sit back and watch a new batch of bakers push themselves to create super-realistic cakes to trick and deceive their way to win the ultimate cash prize. Once again, you'll find yourself asking the question - is it real? Or... Is it Cake? Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version) Out March 15 on Disney+ Taylor Swift is a pop phenomenon and Swifties can now enjoy her Eras Tour from the comfort of their own home. The concert film from the record-breaking tour features the song Cardigan as well as four additional tracks that were not featured in the cinema release…

ALL PROMOTIONS 1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of the conditions of entry. Entry into issue 141 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 07/03/24 at 9am EST and close on 18/04/24 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 19/04/24 at 5pm unless otherwise stated on the promotion. 4.…

HEEHEE! THANK YOU TO TAYLOR, FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA FOR EMAILING THIS TO US. SEND YOUR PICS TO: ITGIRL@NUCLEAR.COM.AU TAY TRAVIS As you may already know, Taylor Swift is famously dating footballer, Travis Kelce. The two have been spotted together a lot and recently Taylor was at Travis’ football game to watch his team, the Kansas City Chiefs, win the Super Bowl. Will we see a wedding in the future? Only time will tell, but until then we love seeing her so happy! SO RANDOM • The toothbrush was invented in 1498.• The average person laughs 13 times a day.• A cow gives nearly 200,000 glasses of milk in her lifetime. Moo! WE LOVE Barbie Square Cushion, $29.99, Typo, typo.com.au ANSWERS TREND -O- METER HOT • Chocolate eggs! Even if you…