Innehållsförteckning för August 2024 från It GiRL

Hello everyone! It's time to blow out the candles and eat some cake because it's our 12th birthday! It is so much fun putting together this magazine and I feel so lucky to be a part of the magic. We have the most funniest, smartest, and kindest readers and we really appreciate each and every one of you. We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for our loyal readers, so we dedicate this issue to YOU! Okay, now let me tell you about this awesome issue! We just had to put music's pop star of the moment on the cover. Sabrina Carpenter's popularity has exploded this year and we're happy that the rest of the world has finally cottoned on to what we all knew for a long time -…

All About You FACT FILE AGE: 10 SIBLINGS: Two sisters, Chelsea and Violet and a brother, Christian PETS: Three axelotles FAVE TV SHOW: Young Sheldon FAVE COLOUR: Light purple FAVE ANIMAL: Piglets FAVE SHOPS: Mecca, Sephora, Target, and the outdoor markets FUN FACTS: • I once broke my arm while doing a cartwheel • I hate needles • I love Thai and Chinese food • I am half Lebanese and half Italian, but I don’t like pasta • I like to do my baby sister’s skincare and she is only two • On the weekends I like to go shopping MY FAVOURITE THING ABOUT SCHOOL IS drama and writing. My least favourite thing is science. I PLAY SOCCER AND DO DANCING. In my dancing show team there are only four other…

TAYLOR CONFIRMS THE END OF THE ERAS TOUR The Eras Tour, which has been running for one year and four months, is officially coming to an end. Some hopeful Swifties thought that Taylor was going to announce more concert dates for 2025, but the singer put an end to those rumours at the 100th show in Liverpool, England. “The celebration of the 100th show for me means this is the very first time I’ve acknowledged to myself and admitted that this tour is going to end in December,” she told the crowd. The final performance will be the 152nd show, in Vancouver on December 8, 2024. KYLIE TALKS DESCENDANTS 4 Kylie Cantrall, who plays Red in Descendants: The Rise of Red, talked about what she thinks makes the new film…

Disneyland There are a total of six Disneyland theme parks in the world and one of them is in Paris! It opened on April 12, 1992, and is Europe's most-visited tourist destination. Eat Up! If you visit France you're in for a delicious treat! The French are famous for their crepes, chocolate soufflé, crème brûlée, baguettes, croissants, French cheese and more! If you're feeling brave you could also try Escargots which is snails or Cuisses de Grenouille which are frog legs! The Iron THE EIFFEL TOWER, NICKNAMED 'THE IRON LADY', IS THE MOST FAMOUS SITE IN PARIS. IT WAS BUILT IN 1889 AND STANDS AT 300 METRES TALL - IT USED TO BE THE HIGHEST TOWER IN THE WORLD! IT IS A POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTION WITH OVER SIX MILLION PEOPLE…

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Blake Lively Blake, who is one of Taylor Swift’s besties, was spotted in a bright lime green outfit. Taylor Swift Taylor looked effortlessly chic in all white. We especially love her boots! Dua Lipa Who knew black came in so many different shades? Dua is always a fashion winner. Rihanna The singer and makeup boss walked the red carpet looking glamorous in mint. Joey King Sabrina Carpenter’s BFF, actress Joey King, is a true blue fashion queen in this cool number. Zendaya The actress stepped out in a pink pantsuit and we could not love it more if we tried!…

Leo JUL 23 - AUG 22 YOU: If a pal is in a bad mood, let her cool off instead of making things worse by forcing things. THIS MONTH: Face your fears and take a risk! DESTINY: The weeks ahead are going to be filled with new adventures. How fun! FAMOUS LEO: Dixie D'Amelio. B'DAY: August 11. All About Leo... BEST QUALITIES: Creative, generous and proud. LUCKY NUMBERS: 4, 13, 22, 31, 40, 51 and 71 BEST PALS: Aries, Libra, Sagittarius, Gemini. LEO GIRLS ARE: True and loyal friends who will stand by their besties through thick and thin. Virgo AUG 23 - SEP 22 YOU: Lend your clever skills to a friend who asks for help. They will really appreciate it. THIS MONTH: Don't keep quiet if your friend…

WWW.ITGIRL-TECHHEAD.COM.AU SOCIAL CELEBS MIRANDA COSGROVE Social media can be awesome for connecting you to friends or helping with homework, but there’s a lot of negativity out there, especially for stars. Miranda Cosgrove shares, “Even when you’re not on TV or acting or anything, just growing up, there’s a lot of pressure to try to figure so many things out.” The actress admits she would go looking for negative comments online when she was on iCarly. “When I was younger, I would go through and kind of ignore all the nice comments and look for the one mean one. I would be going through for a while and be like, ‘Oh, found it!’” Trolls are everywhere, so take a break from social media if you need it! @mirandacosgrove Top 5 Apps…

MISS CASUAL You live on No Fuss Fashion Street. In fact, nothing could be better than lazing around in your trackies! You like to wear colours and styles that suit you, but it’s no biggy if they don’t. DRESS TO IMPRESS Fashion is passion! You can’t think of anything better than shopping with friends, trying on cool accessories, buying new outfits and staying cool! STYLE QUEEN Bolero, camisole, bandeau… lingo only you would understand. You don’t follow fashion trends – they follow you. You have even been known to prep outfits months ahead. Nice!…

ACROSS 2. This girl was lost in Wonderland: _ _ _ _ _ (5)4. This woman made all of Cinderella’s dreams come true: _ _ _ _ _ (5) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (9)9. While sharing a bowl of spaghetti, Lady and the Tramp share a romantic _ _ _ _ (4)10. At midnight, Cinderella’s coach turns into a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (7)11. Alice in Wonderland’s Mad _ _ _ _ _ _ (6) always drinks tea.12. What colour is the rabbit in Alice In Wonderland? _ _ _ _ _ (5)13. Alice met the famous Queen of what? _ _ _ _ _ _ (6)14. Tweedledee’s friend is: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (10) DOWN 1. Lady’s friend is: _ _ _ _ _…

Q: WHY DO ELEPHANTS HAVE TRUNKS? A: BECAUSE THEY CAN’T FIT EVERYTHING INTO A HANDBAG. Q: WHAT SITS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WORLD WIDE WEB? A: A VERY, VERY BIG SPIDER. Q: WHAT COLOUR IS A BURP? A: BURPLE! Q: WHAT’S BLACK AND WHITE AND ROLLS DOWN A HILL? A: A PENGUIN Q: WHAT GOES IN PINK AND COMES OUT BLUE? A: A SWIMMER ON A COLD DAY. Q: WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU CROSS A PLUMBER WITH A BALLERINA? A: A TAP DANCER. Q: WHERE DO OLD BOWLING BALLS END UP? A: IN THE GUTTER, Q: WHAT’S A SKELETON’S FAVOURITE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT? A: A TROM-BONE! Q: WHERE DO MUSICAL FROGS PERFORM? A: AT THE HOPERA HOUSE!…

LETTER WE ♥ THIS MONTH Hey It GiRL, I am your magazine's biggest fan! I have a big collection of It GiRL mags and I keep them all in good condition. Sometimes I even buy two copies so I can pull the posters out of one copy and keep the other. I love too many things about your magazine to list them all in this email, but my most favourite thing is all the interesting stories. I can't wait until the next issue. ZAHRA, 10, VIA EMAIL To It GiRL, Your mag is totally cool and I really love it. I hope I see my email in 'Mailbox' one day. Keep up the fantastic work! OPHELIA, 9, VIA EMAIL Hi GiRL mag, Your mag is awesome. It has everything a…

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Eliana, 7 TENNIS PLAYER HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU STARTED PLAYING TENNIS? “I was four years old!” WHAT MADE YOU START PLAYING TENNIS? “During Covid I picked up the tennis racquet and I started hitting the ball with my grandmother. I have not stopped playing since.” WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT TENNIS? “I love my coach and playing rallies. I also enjoy teaching my sister Clara, how to play tennis at home.” WHAT DO YOU FIND THE MOST CHALLENGING ABOUT TENNIS? “I find serving a bit challenging. I am currently working on getting better at it with my coach.” WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE SPORTING GOAL? “To win tournaments, trophies and to ultimately win a gold medal at the Olympics.” DO YOU HAVE A TENNIS IDOL? “I really like Rafael…

Sunshine in a bottle! Sol de Janeiro are the popular fragrances everyone is loving right now. They come in brightly coloured bottles and are available in yummy scents ranging from fruity to floral. FUN FACT: Sol de Janeiro translates to “Sun of January”, which is the time of year when the sun is brightest in Brazil! Visit your local MECCA store to check out the range and find your favourite scent! “Sleep is very important to your beauty regime. I should probably try to be better at sleeping, but it’s tough. I don’t get a lot of sleep right now - but when I do, my skin always looks really good.”JENNA ORTEGA Treat yourself to some pretty pampering with this lipgloss and nail polish pack. Pop on some shiny lippie…

ALL ABOUT THE... PARROT ● There are at least 315 different species of parrots. They are among the most intelligent birds. ● Smaller parrots can live for up to 15 years, while larger parrots, like the macaw, can live for more than 75 years! ● Parrots have thick muscular tongues which helps them eat fruit, seeds, buds, nectar and pollen. ● Pet parrots can mimic noises. The best at this is the African Gray parrot. ● If you decide to get a parrot as a pet, keep in mind that they are social animals and they like lots of attention. 3 tips for looking after pets in winter • Outdoor pets need a bit more food in winter to help them stay warm. • Some cats like to sleep under…

Hosted by Gemma Stafford, this channel is all about home baking and making the easiest recipes! If you’re looking for yummy desserts and microwave hacks, this one is for you. We took a look at Gemma’s channel to uncover her best bits. Check them out! THE BEST EVER CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES | BIGGER BOLDER BAKING If you ever have a craving for chocolate cake but don’t have any on hand, search this recipe to make a mini choccie cake with ingredients you have! CRAZY COOKIE DOUGH: ONE COOKIE RECIPE WITH ENDLESS VARIATIONS! | BIGGER BOLDER BAKING Use this recipe to build a basic cookie dough and then get creative with flavours. Gemma says you can feel free to experiment and enjoy your yummy treats! 5…

YOUR FASHION STYLE IS: A Anything trendy, with lots of colour and a little bit of sparkle.B Sleek and stylish – flick through the latest mags and you’ll find my outfit.C T-shirts, singlets, jeans, denim shorts… anything that’s comfy and casual. IN YOUR SPARE TIME, YOU: A Listen to your fave music and let loose in your room.B Head to the movies or chill out with Netflix or Disney+.C Meet up with friends for a bike ride or hit the beach all day long. YOUR USUAL HAIRSTYLE IS: A Out and styled with curls and clips, or a cool headband – bring on the cute accessories.B Up in a fancy ‘do or out and straightened.C Out and natural or pulled back in a ponytail. IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY! ON YOUR WISH…

THE FRINGE FACTOR! Wispy, blunt, long or short, fringes come in all shapes and styles and are a great way to give yourself a new look. But be warned, as cute as they look, a fringe need lots of maintenance, especially if your hair is naturally wavy or has a curly texture. Check out these celebs who have rocked a fringe and wore it well! SO RANDOM ♥ Minnie Mouse’s full name is ‘Minerva Mouse’ ♥ Actor, Daniel Radcliffe broke over 30 wands while filming the Harry Potter movies ‘cause he used them as drumsticks ♥ The ‘&’ symbol is known as an ‘Ampersand’ WE LOVE Hello Kitty Beanie, $19.99, available from H&M, hm.com ANSWERS 1. Crayons2. Roller skates3. Tennis ball4. Pineapple5. Lipstick Across: 2. Alice, 4. Fairy Godmother, 9.…

one If it’s raining, make a splash! Put on your gumboots and raincoat then go outside and find some big puddles to jump in! two Start baking. Cupcakes, chocolate-chip cookies, or anything yummy! three Host a winter pamper party with all your friends. Paint each other’s nails, give each other face masks, and braid each other’s hair. 4 RUG UP IN YOUR WINTER WOOLIES, GRAB YOUR BESTIES, AND HIT UP YOUR LOCAL ICE-SKATING RINK. five Get crafty! Go through all your old photos, mags, and ticket stubs and make a cool collage to put up in your room. 6 Pop some popcorn, snuggle under a blanket and have a movie marathon. seven Go on a winter picnic. Pack a blanket and put some delicious hot chocolate in a Thermos to…

WHAT’S THE STORY? In this newest installment in the mega-hit “Descendants” movie series, former Villain Kid Uma, now headmaster of Auradon Prep, extends an invite to the school to another Villain Kid – Red, the rebellious daughter of the mean Queen of Hearts from Wonderland. The Queen of Hearts has long held a grudge against Auradon, and especially Cinderella, and takes the opportunity to seek revenge when she drops her daughter off at school. When the Queen of Hearts decides to try and take over Auradon, Red must team up with Cinderella’s perfectionist daughter Chloe and travel back in time to try to undo the traumatic event that set Red’s mother down her villainous path. WHO’S WHO? Most of the characters you know and love from the first three films…

NAKED OLYMPICS! The word “gymnasium” comes from the Greek word “gymnos” meaning nude and the literal meaning of “gymnasium” is “school for naked exercise.” Athletes in the ancient Olympic Games really did take it literally too – they would participate in the nude... not anymore thankfully! 1, 2, 3, PULL! Tug of War was an Olympic event between 1900 and 1920. We vote to bring it back! It would be so fun to watch! WHAT THE...? Margaret Abbott won the 1900 women’s golf event without realising that she was competing in the Olympics… she was the first woman ever to win a gold medal in the comp. So cool! OLYMPIC DROWNER Eric Moussambani, a swimmer from Equatorial Guinea, swam so slowly in a 100-metre qualifying heat in the Sydney 2000…

“SINCE I CAN REMEMBER, FASHION HAS BEEN HOW I CONVEY MY FEELINGS, HOW I FEEL ABOUT MYSELF, AND MY MOOD. IT'S LIKE A SECURITY BLANKET.” “I spent most of my life being very boyish, but I'm allowed to be whatever I want to be. I don't need to always prove that I'm a tomboy. I'm also feminine. I'm also cute. I'm just me.” “I have to do a skincare routine every night. For me, I find a lot of peace in it. Taking care of your skin is so, so important.” “I'm trying to be more comfortable wearing makeup, like a lot of makeup. Obviously, I wear a little makeup all the time, but big faces of makeup... I'm just a little scared of it.” “I PUT ON BIG NORTH…

HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU STARTED SKATING AND WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO DO IT? “I was five years old. I saw it on TV and it looked like fun, so I wanted to try it out.“ WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR SKATING ACHIEVEMENTS? “I was state champion in South Australia for 11 years. I skated at a national level and represented Australia in single and synchronized skating. In 2006 I was a silver medallist at the Australian National championships.” WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE MEMORY ON OR OFF THE ICE? “Seeing a Disney on Ice show when I first started skating and deciding right then and there, I wanted to be one of those skaters when I grew up.” WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT PERFORMING WITH DISNEY ON…

LET’S PLAY! Perfect for family game nights and sleepovers with besties, these board games will have you testing your skills and laughing hysterically. In Block Party, players must create things off their ‘build card’ while ‘the guesser’ has to guess what they built. Exploding Kittens is a card game where players take turns drawing cards until someone draws an exploding kitten and loses the game. Lastly, in You Can’t Say Umm the simple mission is - avoid saying “umm” at all costs! Two teams try to navigate their way to victory by describing bizarre things from a card. The catch is every “umm” triggers the bell! We have a prize pack that includes all three games to give away! MAGIC ADVENTURES! Explore tiny worlds with the Magic Adventures Microscope. Zoom…

On the screen Me Out July 12 on AppleTV+ Ben is 12 years old and in middle school, complete with bullies, crushes and school dances. This series follows Ben as he adjusts to a new blended family, AND realises he has superpowers. In this 10-episode first season, Ben goes on a journey where he discovers what having superpowers truly means. Camp Snoopy Out now on AppleTV+ After discovering that their troop is in danger of disbanding, Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts set off into the Great Outdoors to earn their badges. Meanwhile, Charlie Brown and friends enjoy their summer at Camp Spring Lake, crossing paths with Snoopy as they enjoy everything summer camp and nature has to offer. Sugar Rush: Breaking Point, Season two Out July 10 on Netflix Put on…

YOUR BESTIE IS HAVING A KARAOKE PARTY FOR HER BIRTHDAY, YOU: A. Watch everyone sing. You’re too embarrassed to get up.B. Agree to give it a go, but only if your pals will sing along with you.C. Are the first one up. You love belting out your fave tunes! YOUR TEACHER ASKS YOU TO SHOW THE NEW GIRL AROUND AT SCHOOL, YOU: A. Ask your friend if she can please do it instead.B. Ask your bestie to come along as well.C. Jump at the chance. You love meeting new people and making new friends. YOU’RE SHOPPING AND YOUR FAVE SONG COMES ON, YOU: A. Get excited and silently sing along in your head.B. Hum along out loud, you just can’t help it.C. Sing and bop along throughout the whole track.…

ALL PROMOTIONS 1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of the conditions of entry. Entry into issue 145 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 04/07/24 at 9am EST and close on 15/08/24 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 16/08/24 at 5pm unless otherwise stated on the promotion. 4. Prizes…