Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2016 i Girl Power

Hi, it’s so great to see you! Ok let’s get it out there and accept that it’s time to go back to school. While it might be sad that holidays have come to an end, just think of all the great things about being back in the classroom. Of course catching up with your besties is fantastic but it’s also exciting to think about all the new things you’ll learn this year. To make going back to school a little bit easier we have a great mini mag filled with things to help you enjoy your school days. Micaela xxx Say goodbye to dry and dull skin with the delicious 2-in-1 exfoliating Sugar Scrubs by Soda & Co! They come in three scents – Mint Burst, Orange Splash and Pink…

EGG-CITED FOR EASTER Dig out your pastel colours and prepare to treat yourself with more chocolate than usual ‘cos Easter is just around the corner! Easter Sunday is March 27 and we’re pumped for all the cool things you can do during this time of the year – themed baking and crafts, chocolate egg hunts, munching on hot cross buns, going to the Easter show... the possibilities are endless! Taking care of our skin It’s important to take care of our skin, especially as we are growing. Girl Lane is a brand specifically designed for young skin and has all different products in their skincare, bodycare and haircare ranges. Our top picks are the Gentle Cleansing Wipes, Intensive Hydration Mist, Moisturising Body Lotion and Hair Sparkle Shine. The Girl Lane…

GIRL WORLD: HOW TO DITCH THE DRAMA AND FIND YOUR INNER AMAZING Patricia Ottaviano Being a girl is harder than it looks – from the drama and gossip to nasty rumours. This book will help you transform your insecurities into strengths! HOW TO OUTFOX YOUR FRIENDS WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE A CLUE Jess Keating Ana’s long distance friend Liz is finally coming back to visit but she’s changed a lot and Ana’s new bestie is Liz’s former enemy. What could go wrong? THE AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLKID’S GUIDE TO DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING Claire Duffy Debating and public speaking doesn’t have to be scary – it can be lots of fun! Learn how to prepare, persuade and make every word count. IRINA: THE TRILOGY Leah Swann The Ragnor Trilogy includes the amazing…

NEWSFLASH We love it when two super cool celebs team up for a selfie, so when Olivia Holt made good on a promise to take one with Austin & Ally star Laura Marano, it’s safe to say it made our day! In a recent Twiter Q&A, Olivia promised a fan, “If Laura & I see each other, ummm of couse there will b a selfie”. Looks like Olivia is a woman of her word as she shared sweet pics from the City of McAllen Texas’ Holiday Parade. REUNION! Drake Bell is set to guest star in an episode of his buddy Josh Peck’s new show Grandfathered! It will be great to see them acting side by side again since Drake & Josh ended back in 2007, but rumours are swirling…

“RECENTLY, I SIGNED WITH NEXT MODELS GLOBALLY AND I AM SUPER EXCITED TO SEE WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS.” We know you best from viral dance videos like the awesome “Run the World” one you did with Taylor Hatala, how much work and preparation goes into those videos? We rehearse for two days, four to six hours per session, and prior too. Then there is shooting the video, which can take between eight to ten hours on set. What was your reaction when the “Run the World” video went viral? Did Beyoncé ever reach out with feedback? We were completely surprised and appreciative of all of the support and recognition it received. We heard that Beyoncé responded positively to the video. Taylor actually met her in Los Angeles after the Janet…

WHAT DO YOU ADMIRE ABOUT DAWN? Dawn has a really good attitude about life in general. I love that she is a leader and does not worry about what other people think. YOU STARTED A YOUTUBE CHANNEL LAST YEAR; WHO ARE YOUR FAVE ONLINE STARS? I watch YouTube videos all the time and some of my favourites are: Rclbeauty, Pewdie Pie and various Viners. WE LOVE YOUR CUTE HAIRSTYLES! WHAT ARE YOUR FAVE STYLES TO WEAR? Lately I have been loving the messy buns. I also like the wavy look and of course braids are cool too! WHO ARE YOUR CELEB STYLE ICONS? I have always liked Jennifer Lawrence’s style and acting. But for me fashion is really an extension of yourself, so I kinda like to do my own…

COMING SOON OUT NOV 18! FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM BY J.K. ROWLING This Harry Potter universe prequel is actually the textbook that Harry and his friends study during first year, coming to life! It follows zoologist Newt Scamander and his adventures in New York in 1926. DID YOU KNOW? J.K. Rowling already has the next two films plotted out! OUT MAY 26! ALICE: THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS BY LEWIS CARROLL In this follow-up flick to Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, Alice returns to Underland before having to travel back in time to save the Mad Hatter. DID YOU KNOW? Anne Hathaway was originally cast as Alice in the 2010 film, but turned it down because it was too similar to other roles she had played. OUT MAR…

Dear Jamie, I’m a bit quiet and kids at school tease me because I like to stay at home and read instead of going out and hanging out with my friends. Am I weird? How do I become more social? Britt JAMIE SAYS: This is a good question. I was like this but I didn’t read. When I was 13, I was at Intermediate and I didn’t have a lot of friends and people made fun of me. It sucked at the time but now that I’m older, I don’t know any of those people. A couple of those people have come up and asked me for photos or have been like, “Hey my cousin’s a big fan, can you take a photo?” and it’s like, “Really? You didn’t even…

FABULOUS FLAVOUR COMBOS IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR SOME INSPIRATION FOR FUNKY COMBINATIONS, LOOK NO FURTHER! * Lime and mint * Lemon, orange and lemon balm * Strawberry and basil * Watermelon and mint or basil * Lime or lemongrass and ginger * Pomegranate, ginger and lime * Mango, raspberry and mint * Rosewater and cardamom * Cucumber, lime and mint * Grapefruit and basil * Lychee and ginger Flavoured Ice Cubes Get an ice cube tray and place a small chunk of fruit or herb leaves in each section, then top with water and freeze. You can find some really funky ice cube trays in the shape of flowers, animals and love hearts. As the ice cubes melt they will gently infuse the water with the flavour of the fruit…

SLIGHTLY CRINGEWORTHY PRETTY BLUSHWORTHY MEGA EMBARRASSING LOVE SICK I was at the school fair with my friends, and we were going on lots of rides. We went on the Round Up and during the ride I started to feel sick. When the ride stopped I rushed off and vomited all over my crush. The next day at school all his friends were teasing me. LYNDSAY SLIPPERY BIKINI Once when I went to my grandparents’ house for a couple of days, they took me to the swimming pool. I decided to wear my bikini, but when I jumped in the water my bikini top slipped right off! It was really embarrassing! BONNIE MISTAKEN IDENTITY At school most of the kids in my class were playing hide and seek tip. Everyone has…

A FRIENDLY REMINDER Write a list or make a collage of the things you’re thankful for in your life. This will help remind you how lucky you are when you’re feeling upset or envious. DIG A LITTLE DEEPER Jealousy is not normally about the other person; it usually stems from our own insecurities. Before thinking negative thoughts about someone or saying something nasty, take a moment to think about the real reason why it bothers you so much. Once you figure out what it is that’s making you feel this way, you can figure out a solution much faster, and without hurting anyone’s feelings. COMMUNICATION IS KEY It might be difficult, but you’ll feel so much better if you talk about your feelings to someone you trust like a friend…

NIAMH SCANLON This 13-year-old Irish app developer was awarded the 2015 European Digital Girl of the Year award. Niamh began coding when she was nine years old at the CoderDojo at Dublin City University and has been helping young people there for three years as a mentor. She is currently perfecting her second app and hopes to have her own technology business one day. IRIS GUPTA Iris was a finalist in Discovery Education and 3M’s 2015 Young Scientist Challenge in the US for her idea to stop allergies through inhaling or injecting nanoparticles that block particles triggering allergies. The 12-year-old was inspired by her own allergies and one of her friends having a severe nut allergy reaction. Being selected as a finalist meant that Iris, with the help of a…

1 BE HONEST Friendships are not always smooth sailing, and true friends don’t need to pretend like it is. If there is something bothering you in your friendship, don’t be afraid to talk about it. 2 CELEBRATE YOUR DIFFERENCES SOMETIMES WITH FRIENDSHIPS OPPOSITES ATTRACT, AND THAT’S A GREAT THING! IF YOU’RE A BIT SHY , A FRIEND THAT IS SUPER CONFIDENT AND OUTGOING CAN HELP BRING YOU OUT OF YOUR SHELL AND VICE VERSA! 3 KEEP THEIR SECRETS CONFIDING IN SOMEONE IS AN EXTREMELY HARD THING TO DO, SO IF YOUR FRIEND TRUSTS YOU WITH THEIR SECRETS MAKE SURE YOU ARE TRUSTWORTHY AND KEEP THEM TO YOURSELF. 4 LAUGH ONE OF THE BEST PARTS ABOUT FRIENDSHIP IS THE FUN YOU HAVE TOGETHER! DON’T BE AFRAID TO LET YOUR INNER GOOFBALL…

OUR FEED THIS MONTH Hi GP, My name is Aymee. I am nine years old and I am in third grade. I love Whoops Corner and all the comps. My fave celebs are 1D, 5SOS, Katy Perry and Demi Lovato. Their music is so great to listen to. I love reading, dancing, singing, gymnastics, acting and playing netball. I especially like maths. I was in the top 10% of Australia in the UNSW maths test. Keep up the fantastic work! – Aymee Hey GP, My name is Minka and I’m 11 years old. I really, really love your mags. I have read them for years and my fave part is Whoops Corner; that’s really funny! I like the spend my spare time calling friends and hanging out with them. My…

JONAS BRO REUNION? It looks like a Jonas Brothers reunion isn’t such an impossible dream anymore! Joe Jonas says, “It’s easy to say we’re done and that we’re never doing it again, but… we obviously get along and who knows – years from now we could be like, ‘All right, let’s make a record’.” CALUM’S CONFESSION After Zayn’s epic departure from 1D, boy band fans have been nervous about other breakups. However, no one expected a potential announcement from Aussie hit-makers 5SOS! A recent tweet from Calum Hood admitted, “One day I will leave and live a normal life.” No word on whether the post was lyric related or a true confession, but only time will tell! MAREN MORRIS Country pop and folk rocker Maren Morris has been on the…

Surfingers This app puts a new spin on running games by not only having you surf, but allowing you to surf on all different terrains like oceans, snowy hills and sandy deserts. Instead of swiping to keep your character moving, you swipe to clear a path to surf on – it’s easier said than done and totally addictive! Price: Free for Apple and Android devices Camera+ free Camera+ is one of the most popular camera apps, so we’re pretty excited that the team has released a free version that still has some of its handy tools including the Clarity intelligence function and Stabilizer shooting. Your photos will look like a pro snapped them in no time! Price: Free for Apple devices Emoji Me Face Maker If you’re emoji-obsessed like us,…

FAB FACTS * Rowan is a pescetarian, but she’s also allergic to shellfish. * SHE USED TO STUDY RUSSIAN BALLET. * She loves roller coasters. * ROW WAS ONCE SO OBSESSED WITH MONSTERS INC. THAT SHE HAD HER FRINGE CUT CROOKED SO SHE COULD LOOK LIKE BOO FROM THE MOVIE! * She’s actually a year younger than Riley! In fact, when Rowan first auditioned for Girl Meets World, the producers were worried she was too young but two weeks later they decided to give her the part. #nailedit FAIRY TALE BEGINNINGS BORN AND RAISED IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, ROWAN ELEANOR BLANCHARD LOVED TO PUT ON SHOWS FOR GUESTS AT HOME AS A CHILD, PRETENDING SHE WAS CINDERELLA. At age six, she started acting in commercials and went on to star…

most What about do you Babe admire ? “I WOULD HAVE KRISTEN WIIG PLAY MY MUM. I REA;LLY ADMIRE HER AND LOVE HOW SHE IS ABLE TO DO SO MANY DIFFERENT KINDS OF COMEDY.” I really admire how she is so quick-witted and fast thinking to get out of trouble. She really has the creativity to come up with ideas and plans quickly. Who on are set you ? Do closest guys ’re hang not out filming when you ? I’m close to everyone equally. We all hang out on and off set, so we have a lot of fun together. It’s the best! Babe and Kenzie a empire gaming , if create you could your what own empire kind of empire would it be? It would definitely involve the…

“WHEN I PICK PEOPLE TO SEND PACKAGES TO, I GO ON THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA SITES FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS AND FIGURE OUT WHAT THEY LIKE OR WHAT THEY ARE GOING THROUGH.DO THEY LIKE PHOTOGRAPHY? I’LL GET THEM A 1980S POLAROID CAMERA. DO THEY LIKE VINTAGE STUFF? I’LL GO TO AN ANTIQUES PLACE AND GET THEM 1920S EARRINGS.DO THEY WORK OUT A LOT? I’LL GET THEM WORKOUT STUFF. WHEN YOU ACTUALLY GET TO KNOW THEM ON A PERSON-BY-PERSON BASIS, YOU REALISE WHAT YOU’RE DOING IS SPECIAL AND SACRED AND IT MATTERS.” TAYLOR SWIFT We could dedicate a whole mag to all the sweet things Tay does for her fans. Whether she’s casting them in her music videos, inviting them to her home to listen to her new music before it’s…

PISCES Feb 20 – Mar 20 It’s time to celebrate, birthday girl! You will have nothing but good vibes around you this month, so use this positive energy to start the new school year with a bang. Get yourself into fun and healthy new habits, like starting a new sport, taking up a new hobby or eating less junk food… but don’t forget to treat yourself every now and then, especially on your birthday! FRIENDS: Your confidence is sky high, so it’s the perfect time to expand your social circle with new friends! SCHOOL: Let your creative spark ignite in music, art, dance and drama classes. TIP OF THE MONTH: Reflect on your goals for this school year and how you can achieve them. BIRTHSTONE: Aquamarine ARIES Mar 21 –…

ZOOTOPIA OUT MARCH 17 Welcome to Zootopia, where animals walk, talk, go to work and wear pants. It’s a place like no other where there is a melting pot of animals from all walks and crawls of life from the largest elephant to the smallest shrew! When an optimistic police officer bunny comes to town trying to crack a case, she’ll need the help of an unlikely friend – a scam-artist fox! THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE OUT MAY 12 Eva Bella Star Spotlight WHO IS SHE? This Nebraskan native has been acting since she was just six years old and is making quite a name for herself in the voice-acting community in Hollywood! WHERE HAVE I SEEN HER BEFORE? Eva has starred in hit TV shows like Parenthoodand Sam &…

JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS After a tape goes viral online, an ordinary family made of extraordinarily talented young women is scouted by a mega star agent. With makeovers and a whole new attitude they’re transformed into popstars – Jem and the Holograms! HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 This is no ordinary hotel, it’s a monsterosity! All your favourite Hotel Transylvania characters (and an all-star voice cast including Selena Gomez and Adam Sandler) are back for more ghoulish adventures in the hit sequel that takes place seven years after the first film. Stefanie Scott She’s a familiar face but Stefanie is breaking away from her Disney roots and making waves on the big screen with heaps of films in the works. Not only has she been rocking out in Jem and the Holograms…

GEORGIO.COPTER WHO SAYS THAT MONSTERS HAVE TO BE SCARY? GEORGIO SPICES UP ORDINARY IMAGES FROM EVERYDAY LIFE BY ADDING CUTE AND COLOURFUL MONSTERS TO HIS SNAPS. HE WAS ALSO NAMED ONE OF 2015’S TOP SNAPCHAT INFLUENCES! DABTTLL Whether she’s drawing herself with cartoon characters or turning a photo of a taxi into a brand new piece of art featuring a panda hanging out the window, Dasha has inspired us to look at ordinary objects and scenes in ways that we’ve never thought about before! CAKES1TODOUGH1 MAYA AND OSKAR ARE TWO OF THE MOST FAMOUS SNAPCHAT ANIMALS THANKS TO THEIR OWNER AUDREY AND THE HILARIOUS SCENARIOS SHE DRAWS THEM IN. ALTHOUGH MAYA LOOKS PRETTY ACTIVE IN AUDREY’S ART, THE ORIGINAL SOURCE OF EACH ARTWORK IS OFTEN A PICTURE OF MAYA LAZING…

YOU’RE A NEW ADDITION TO PRETTY LITTLE LIARS THIS SEASON, HOW HAS IT BEEN COMING ON AS A NEWBIE TO THE CAST? Surprisingly fun actually! At first I thought that being a newbie on the show’s sixth season was like arriving at someone-whoyou-don’t-really-know’s party an hour before it’s scheduled to end – pretty horrible. But it was the exact opposite. Everyone on the show was extremely welcoming, warm, and embracing of my character. I had a blast being the new kid! DID YOU WATCH THE SHOW BEFORE YOU JOINED? I did not watch the show before, but I knew so many die-hard PLLers that I felt like I knew it by association. Luckily my character comes into the story after the five-year jump forward so I didn’t have to draw…

EMMA’S BOOK CLUB Emma Watson recently tweeted to fans that she wanted to start a feminist book club and needed help deciding on a name for the group. While we loved the idea of calling it the ‘Femmanist Book Club’ (haha), Em chose the name ‘Our Shared Shelf’. This is definitely one club we’d love to be a part of and it looks like we’re not the only ones – we spotted stars like Sophia Bush, Emily Bett Rickards and Tanya Burr tweeting their interest in the group too. Lucky for us, Emma said everyone is welcome to join this online discussion. Yay! RYAN GUZMAN REASONS WHY WE LOVE THIS JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS CUTIE... 1. He’s got moves! You might recognize Ryan as Sean from Step Up Revolution and…

JUSTIN BIEBER “This outfit reflects Justin but I would have gone with something more red carpet material.” – Lily “I don’t think Justin is quite pulling off the ‘I woke up like this’ look. It looks messy and out of proportion to me!” – Jessy HARRY STYLES “My inner hippie wants to love this! If Harry had gone for plain black pants this would have been my favourite look!” – Jessy “This outfit is not Harry’s usual style. This pop of floral is OK but unexpected. – Elyssa CHARLIE PUTH “The pink pants and suit with black shoes TOTALLY suit him! Nice choice, Charlie.” – Eden “Of course the manliest man can rock pink and it’s totally red carpet material.” – Lily CAMERON DALLAS “This outfit is really cool. I…

THERE ARE SO MANY DIFFERENT THINGS TO THINK ABOUT DURING THE SCHOOL TERM: due dates for different assignments, tests and exams, team practice and after school commitments. Your school diary is a great place to start to get an idea of important dates throughout the year , but a weekly or fortnightly planner will take your preparedness to the next level! There’s too much to remember, so do yourself a favour and get yourself organised right away , and a few months from now you’ll be so happy you did. Things to include ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES Test and exams dates BIRTHDAYS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS Practice and rehearsals e.g. choir , dance group, netball or football SPECIAL CLASSES E.G. MUSIC, DRAMA, LIBRARY, COMPUTERS After school activities e.g. sport practice, game days,…

YOU WILL NEED: • A pot – you can use any sized pot made from any material e.g. ceramic, terracotta, stone, or even a foam container – just make sure there are holes in the base for drainage • Potting mix • Small pots of herbs and/ or vegetable seedlings – you can get find these at nurseries and at some supermarkets • A nice, sunny spot WHAT TO DO: 1 Fill your pot almost all the way to the top with potting mix. 2 Dig a small hole, just bigger than the herb/veggie plant. 3 Take your herb/ veggie plant out of the small plastic pot and place it in the hole. 4 Repeat with the other plants, with about 10cm between each plant. 5 Cover the base of…

PETRESCUE’S MISSION ›› Make animal shelters and rescue centres the first and best place to go when looking to adopt a furry family member. ›› Decrease the amount of homeless animals in shelters and rescue centres through increased awareness, adoptions and preventative education. ›› Help shelters, pounds and rescue organisations work together to rehome animals. ›› Educate and inform people who are thinking about adopting or fostering an animal in need of a home. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Being a not-for-profit organisation, PetRescue relies on the donations of generous pet lovers to keep doing their wonderful work. You can donate via the website, fundraise through your school or community group, and one of the best things you can do is give a rescue pet a home, or encourage the people…

WHY SHE’S A HERO Emma Watson rose to fame playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series, but has since used her high profile image to work toward ending gender inequality, helping to launch the UN Women “HeForShe” campaign. She’s a passionate feminist who wants girls and women to feel empowered and know that they can achieve anything they set their minds to. Early Years Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson was born in Paris, France on April 15, 1990. She moved to England when she was five and soon after began studying singing, dancing and acting, with the dream of becoming an actress. In 2001 she starred in her first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, and reprised the role of Hermione for the rest of the series, with the…

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