Innehållsförteckning för January 2016 från It GiRL

Hi girls, I have some news which I'm excited to share with you all! I'm now a mum to beautiful baby girl! Her name is Mia and she is perfect in every way, but she is keeping me super busy... who knew teeny tiny babies were such hard work?! So, I will be taking a short break from It GiRL to take care of Mia... but don't worry, it won't be for long and I'll be back before you know it! As of next issue the very lovely and totally friendly Danielle will be stepping into my shoes and taking care of everything here at IG HQ while I'm away. You guys will love her, I promise! In other exciting news, it is now officially summer and that means school…

FACT FILE AGE: 9 BIRTHDAY: November 2, 2006 NICKNAMES: Mimmy SIBLINGS: A brother, Will PETS: A dog named Georgie FAVE COLOUR: Purple FAVE SINGER: Taylor Swift FAVE ANIMAL: Cats and dogs FUN FACTS: • I have 18 cousins • I love cooking, especially with Nutella • I can do the splits All About Me MY FAVOURITE THING TO DO AT SCHOOL is sport because I get put into groups with my friends and we have some awesome fun playing games! I PLAY AFL and I do a few different types of dancing; Jazz, Tap, Ballet and Acro. I also do art and drama classes. MY BEST FRIENDS ARE Lia, Mina, Sophie, Asha and Anabel. MY HOBBIES ARE dancing, painting and doing art. I’M REALLY GOOD AT dancing. Because l love…

ZENDAYA WAXES LYRICAL She’s a world-famous singer and actress, and now Zendaya is turning to modeling, too! The Zapped star sat down with the team at wax museum Madame Tussauds so they could study her facial expressions, poses and measurements to create two life-size wax figures for the U.S! “Working with the Madame Tussauds team was such an amazing honour, they really took the time to capture every detail, including all the natural features that make up me,” said Zendaya. MILEY RESCUES PUPPIES! We love seeing celebs and rescue animals! Miley Cyrus added a new member to her family last month, adopting a pitbull dog called Milky. The 22-year-old took to social media to show off the canine, posting an image of her and Milky with the caption, “Meet my…

DELIGHTFUL DVDS Jaspar fans, rejoice! In this DVD, Joe Sugg and Caspar Lee must travel around Europe for an entire week with no money, living purely off the cash they make doing odd jobs. Backpacking pro Joe and his best friend, travel novice, Caspar document their entire trip in this feature-length film. We’ve got 15 copies of Joe & Caspar Hit the Road up for grabs! GAME ON Bust out these board games over the holidays! Rummikub is the world’s highest selling tile game and Googly Eyes is another classic game everyone can enjoy. Wearing a set of goggles that will alter your vision, you have to draw an object for the other players to guess. 6 lucky winners will receive both games to enjoy! BOOK WORMS There’s no better…

1 If Christmas is going to be celebrated at your house, help mum and dad with anything that needs to be done around the house. 2 Listen and sing along to Christmas carols. After all, it’s the only time of the year those poor songs get listened to. 3 Wear a Santa hat and tinsel all day long. 4 Ask mum or dad if you can go for a walk or drive to look at all the Christmas lights. 5 If you have a pet dog, take Fido on a long walk - chances are you’ll be too busy to do it the next day. 6 Make and decorate a Gingerbread House. It’s totally fun to do and the best bit is that you can eat it the next day!…

MODEL MOMENTS ON HOW SHE WOULD DESCRIBE HER STYLE... “I like to stay casual chic because I have to be comfortable, but I also like to stay on trend.” ON HER LOVE FOR FASHION... “I love coming up with my own style through fashion blogs and magazines, but I’ve never liked trying things on. I’ve loved fashion my whole life, but more the imagery of it than actually wearing it.” HER FASHION TIPS... “Find something you feel comfortable in. And try on something you wouldn’t normally.” GET HER LOOK Recreate Gigi’s looks with these hot fashion pieces... “I want to show people that just because you have a career that is very much based on your looks, you can still be intelligent, help people and be nice.”…

capricorn DEC 22 - JAN 19 YOU: Stop focusing on all the negative and start paying attention to all the positive things that are going on in your life. THIS MONTH: As the end of the school year rolls to a close, you’ll be feeling more and more pumped for summer. DESTINY: Just when things can’t get any better, they do. How exciting! FAMOUS CAPRICORN: Dove Cameron - her birthday is January 15, 1996. aquarius JAN 20 - FEB 19 YOU: Your natural beauty is the best, so leave the make up for special occasions. THIS MONTH: A friend considers you to be very smart and will turn to you for advice. DESTINY: Support a good cause with your family. It’s a great deed to do together. pisces FEB 20…

How did you get the role of Olivia in Oddball? “I think there were two auditions and I really tried super hard to get this job because I’m a really big animal lover and this was, in my mind, my dream job because it had penguins, dogs and chickens! I tried really hard, but really I just wanted to be myself because I feel like the character Olivia is kind of me.” What scene in the movie is your favourite? “The dog catcher scene. I got to work with Frank Woodley and he’s just amazing, I really like him. It was just so fun running and jumping on his shoulders and then doing flips.” Did anything funny happen on set with the dogs? “We just shot the scene where Oddball…

MUST-READ BOOKS Ruby Redfort - Feel the Fear Lauren Child This is the fourth book in the Ruby Redfort series. In this novel, super spy Ruby must use all of her wits and code-cracking knowledge to combat a seemingly invisible enemy. She faces her biggest challenge yet - how can you catch a villain if you can't even see him? Read the book to find out! Girl Online: On Tour Zoe Sugg The much-anticipated second novel from YouTube star Zoella is here - and we couldn't be more excited! Join Penny as she embarks on a European tour with her rock-star boyfriend, Noah. But, with crazy fans, mean bandmates and a crazy schedule, will she survive? The Snow Sister Emma Carroll Ever since Pearl's sister, Agnes died, she makes a…

GOOD GRAVITY One of our favourite action-adventure games for the PlayStation Vita is coming back. Not only has Sony revealed that a remastered version of Gravity Rush is coming to the PS4 in 2016, but we will also get a sequel, Gravity Rush 2. CHEAPER CONSOLES Speaking of the PS4, it just got a whole lot cheaper. The price has dropped from $549 to $479, but look out for more bargains and in store deals. To celebrate, Sony also released the first trailer for the Ratchet & Clank movie – look it up on YouTube. SUPER SKYLANDERS Huge gaming company Activision just got a whole lot bigger, buying mobile game making company, King. They created Candy Crush Saga. They're also getting into TV and movie making, announcing that their first…

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LETTER WE LOVE THIS MONTH Dear It GiRL, Your mag rox my sox off! It is the best magazine in the world and I hope you never stop making them. If there was an awards show for magazines, you guys would win the top prize. My fave celebrities are Zendaya, Jennifer Lawrence, Taylor Swift and 5SOS. I can’t wait until your next issue, I hope to see my letter published in the mag. Keep up the fantastic work! RAMONA, 11, MATRAVILLE, NSW Dear It GiRL, The thing I love most about your magazine is that it always has the things I love in it - it’s as if you guys make the magazine just for me. Thanks for all your hard work. ALANA, 10, WATTLEGROVE, NSW To It GiRL magazine,…

UNDIE FLASH I was skipping rope at school and I was trying to see how many I could do without stopping. I was going really well and all my friends were watching so I started to jump faster. I must have jumped too fast, because my skirt went up and everyone who was watching saw my undies! It was the worst moment ever. ESTHER, 9, WA PARTY PUKER My friend invited me to her family barbeque and I was really excited to go. The barbeque was really good and we were having lots of fun. I think I must have eaten too much food and had too much soft drink because while we were playing in the backyard I suddenly felt very sick. I tried to run to the bathroom,…

TYLER’S AMAZING RACE Reality TV show The Amazing Race is gearing up for it’s 28th season on air in the U.S – but this time, the cast is made up of social media stars! YouTube sensation, Tyler Oakley has signed up to participate alongside his teammate Korey Kuhl in a race around the world to potentially win a million dollars. Cool! GIGI’S AN ANGEL Gigi Hadid modelled in the 2015 Victoria’s Secret fashion show. After auditioning twice, she finally made it on her third attempt. Her mum, Yolanda said Gigi worked really hard and never gave up, despite getting knocked back twice. Yay! IS ‘PERFECT’ ABOUT HARRY STYLES AND TAYLOR SWIFT? Everyone believes Tay’s hit Style was about Harry. Have 1D hit back with a song about her? We may…

So Fresh! This summer why not try the fishtail braid? It’s cute and easy to do. Pull your hair over one shoulder and separate into two sections. Take a small piece from the outside of one side and pull it over to the other. Repeat back and forth and tie at the end. Give it a try! This palette has so many colours to choose from - perfect for the party season! Chi Chi, Glamorous Pretty Eye Shadow Collection, $22.95, available at Target and Myer stores. Wanna add a touch of colour to your locks these holidays? These colour shampoos are great because the colour will intensify only if you use it daily. Brite Organix, Temporary Colour Shampoo, $20, briteorganix.com Impress your friends with these tattoo stickers for…

1 Out of the following colours, you most prefer: a Green b Black c Pink 2 Your celeb crush is: a Harry Styles b Justin Bieber c Ross Lynch 3 Your fave fruit is: a Mango b Apple c Strawberry 4 When it comes to salty snacks, you always grab: a Potato chips b Popcorn c Crackers 5 The thing you love the most about being on holidays is: a Chilling out and relaxing b Hanging out with your family and friends c Having free time to do thinks like bake or read 6 Your for friends : can count on you a All the latest celeb goss b Helpful fashion advice c Hosting the coolest slumber parties 7 Your favourite accessory is: a Wrist candy like bracelets and watches…

Jem and the Holograms OUT DECEMBER 3 Jem and her family lead a very uneventful, normal life. After her sister, Kimber films Jem singing in secret and uploads the video to YouTube, the girls are shocked to discover the whole world wants to see more of their musical talent. The girls form a band and travel along the fun-filled road to success. The Good Dinosaur DECEMBER 26 What if dinosaurs never became extinct and the asteroid that hit Earth completely missed? The Good Dinosaur is the story of an Apatosaurus named Arlo, who befriends a human boy. The unlikely pair make their way together through the land and confront their fears head on. A must-see this Summer! FUN BITES The latest movie ... goss • Jem and the Holograms was…

LATEST MUSIC OUT NOW! Troye Sivan BLUE NEIGHBORHOOD ALBUM After the huge success of his mini-album,Wild, the singer has released his first full-length album, called Blue Neighborhood. “It takes place in both the suburbs of Perth where I’ve grown up, but also in this fast-paced, crazy, whirlwind life that I’m now living in hotel rooms and planes,” said Troye. Ed Sheeran 5 ALBUM Finally, fans of Ed Sheeran can get their hands on this precious collection of his early music! Ed released the EP 5 on his own record label, Gingerbread Man Records. It's loaded with songs he wrote before he found fame, as well as live tracks, duets and collabs with other artists. So awesome! Marlisa FOREVER YOUNG SINGLE The X Factor 2014 winner is back with a fun,…

ANIMAL CROSSING: AMIIBO FESTIVAL (WII U) This spin-off to the life simulation series gives it a multiplayer, Mario Party vibe. You and three friends roll a dice to move around a game board, earning Happy Points by completing classic tasks like fishing and by exploring. It’s full of Animal Crossing quirkiness, like changing seasons and odd characters, plus it connects well with Amiibos and your creations in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. MARIO & LUIGI: PAPER JAM BROS. (3DS) This game combines the Mario & Luigi series with the Paper Mario series to create an all new, unique and fun game. You control three characters at once – Mario, Luigi and Paper Mario – so exploring, puzzle-solving and battling feels different to any other game. Thankfully, the controls work really…

ALL PROMOTIONS 1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of the conditions of entry. Entry into issue 42 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. The competitions commence on 03/12/15 at 9am EST and close on 14/01/16 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) 7900-6786. All prizes will be drawn on 15/01/16 at 5pm unless otherwise stated on the promotion. 4. Prizes are…

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FULL NAME: Nicholas Jerry Jonas BORN: September 16, 1992 FUN FACTS: • As well as Joe and Kevin, Nick also has a younger brother named Frankie • He is most ticklish on his feet • He owns 12 guitars • His fave sport is baseball and he loves the New York Yankees • He is a type 1 diabetic • He can do one-handed cartwheels • He has dated celebs like Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and The Voice judge, Delta Goodrem. NATURAL BORN TALENT Born in Dallas, Texas U.S.A., Nick was six years old when he was discovered in a barber shop. “I found myself in a hair salon with my mum, singing, as I did,” he remembers. “Someone heard me and said to my mum, ‘You should take your…

Chummy with the Chipmunks This multi-talented actress can sing, dance and act. She’s also no stranger to lending her voice to animated films. It was announced earlier this year that Bella would be playing the live-action role of Ashley in the upcoming Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip film. She gave us a teaser about her role on Instagram, posting a pic of the movie poster with the caption, “The Road Chip begins this Christmas! Who’s ready for some mischievous fun?? #AlvinMovie yes I'm in this movie... I may or may not be singing in it ;).” We can’t wait to check it out this summer! Acting the part They teamed up together for The Duff, and now Bella and Robbie Amell will star in The Babysitter, a comedy/horror…

The boys are back! Alvin, Simon and Theodore are led to believe that their beloved owner Dave is going to propose to his girlfriend and dump them. They have just three days to find Dave to try and stop the proposal… but it won’t be easy! To celebrate the Boxing Day release of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip we’ve got some awesome Alvin prize packs to give away! 15 lucky winners will each receive: • A family pass to see Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip • A hat • A pack of car stickers • A magnetic photo frame • A lunch bag • Fluffy dice • A microphone toy For Terms and Conditions turn to page 63 VISIT WWW.CHIPMUNKS.COM FOR MORE INFO!…

MY CAT, WHISKERS, WANTS TO GO OUTSIDE AT NIGHT BUT WE DON'T LET HER. HOW CAN WE STOP HER FROM MEOWING AND MAKE HER FEEL HAPPY? SHOULD WE JUST LET HER OUT? You are doing the right thing by keeping Whiskers in at night. This reduces the risk of injury from car accidents or potential cat fights, as well as protecting our wildlife. One way to keep Whiskers happy is to try and engage her in active game or playtime sessions when is she is most keen to go outside. Encourage her to play prey-like games such as toys on a dangly rope. Good luck! ALL ABOUT THE... elephant There are two types of elephants, the Asian elephant and the African elephant. They are the largest land-living mammal in the…

ALL THE LATEST DVDS Joe & Caspar Hit the Road Out Now Joe Sugg and Caspar Lee embark on a riotous road trip across Europe, where they must live off their wits, making money as they go. The boys have to find their way through some hilariously sticky situations in this DVD. Guaranteed laugh-a-minute stuff! After the Ball Out Now Described as being a cross between The Devil Wears Prada and Cinderella, this flick is the story of Kate Kassell and her dream to be a top fashion designer. She joins her father's fashion house and has to battle a crazy stepmother and two wicked stepsisters. LEGO Friends: Volume 8 – Kate’s Island Out Now Olivia has signed up her friends for science camp and they are excited, but soon…

PEYTON'S DISNEY FAMILY! After working on Jessie and new spin-off series, Bunk'd, Peyton List reveals what it's like spend so much time with her co-stars... Peyton List has so much fun working with her fellow castmates, she considers them a second family! “I'm having so much fun, I feel like we’ve already known each other for so long," she explains. "We're so tight. It really is like a family. We all work on the same lot, it's kind of like our own high school. We all have our own little groups and friends there. It's really nice.” Sounds like fun! We wish we could go on set and hang out with the cast. CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA! The Nickelodeon Ho Ho Holiday Special is an exciting, one-off show featuring all your fave…

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