Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2016 i Girl Power

This is the second issue of our new look, and like any major change it takes some adjusting. It’s like having super long hair and deciding to cut it crazy short, and even though you try to imagine what it will look like and prepare yourself as much as you can, nothing truly prepares you for the emotions you have once it’s done. At first you’re thinking, OMG what have I done? Have I made a terrible mistake? And when you ask your friends, “So what do you think?” and they tell you how great it looks you don’t believe them. But slowly you realise all the amazing benefits of your new do, and before you know it you’ve figured out cool ways to wear it and you’re rocking it…

Doughnut Time is changing the way we think of the round shaped treat we all know and love and becoming Australia’s cult doughnut brand. In just 12 short months, Doughnut Time has expanded across the country with 16 retail stores in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne. If you’re a doughnut fanatic (AKA anyone with a pulse!) you can purchase the specially handcrafted doughnuts any time of the week, and several stores are also selling delicious milkshakes too so you can get your sugar fix anytime. Can’t make it to a store but still have crazy cravings? You can head online and order a box… or six. Don’t think you have to miss out if you have food intolerances or special preferences either because Doughnut Time has you covered…

I have always had a passion for science and its limitless possibility for discovery. Attending the L’Oreal For Women in Science ceremony in 2014 was a huge defining moment for me. I was so inspired by the incredible research fellows and wanted to turn my passion for science into action after learning about the scientific impacts these women made on the world. In middle school, I was teased for liking science since science was considered to be “uncool”. Before I began my research internship, a lot of people didn’t understand why I would want to spend my summer in a lab. A lot of my peers assumed that working in a lab was boring because they weren’t exposed to the wonders of innovation within STEM. Now that the media is…

Seven years ago, Shannon Ashley “Shay” Mitchell was a waitress in Toronto, Canada, working hard for that big acting break. In December 2009 she landed the role of Emily Fields on Pretty Little Liars and since then has juggled many projects – philanthropy work, co-writing the novel Bliss and running lifestyle website Amore & Vita with her bestie Michaela Blaney, starting up a YouTube channel, becoming a spokesperson for hair and beauty brands, and even teaming up with Quay Australia for a sunglasses line – all while filming the show. And let’s not forget her incredible social media game – Shay is slaying it right now with her daily Snapchat stories (“I kinda go crazy on Snapchat,” she says), regular tweet-a-thons and envy-inducing Instagram posts. There’s a reason why this…

“ I want my artwork to inspire people and make them feel that anything is possible for them; help them understand who their true self is and how they are capable of anything they put their minds to. ”Dimitra Milan Yet, she’s also just a normal teenager who loves to ride her horse in the picturesque Southwest outdoors. Her incredible paintings can be found in private collections across America and Europe, in fine art galleries in her home state of Arizona and in Hawaii. She also gives back to many charities, regularly donating her paintings to non-profits. Born into a family of established artists, Dimitra expresses herself through her classic oil pieces and mixed media oil paintings. Her eye catching works often feature young women with animals and nature, offering…

Yellowberry is more than just a bra company for girls. What else do you guys do? At our core, we know that through our products and our brand we can – both literally and figuratively – support girls to do anything! As a young woman myself, and one that was only 17 when I started Yellowberry, what I wanted then was for other people to support and believe in me. I had a difficult time finding that, so I want to make sure our Berries have someone to always support them. We heard that you didn’t know how to sew. How did you make your idea happen and bring it to life? The process of making prototypes, samples, building a website, and creating a brand… it was all problem-solving. With…

PHILOSOPHY VANILLA BIRTHDAY CAKE SHAMPOO, SHOWER GEL & BUBBLE BATH $30 This magical product cleanses, moisturises and delicately scents the hair and skin. The formula works into a rich, moisturising lather to leave skin and hair feeling ultra soft. www.philosophyskincare.com.  au PALMER’S COCOA BUTTER FORMULA DARK CHOCOLATE & PEPPERMINT LIP BUTTER $4.69 Formulated with cocoa butter and vitamin E to deliver essential, long-lasting moisture to lips – oh, and it is as delicious as it sounds. www.palmersaustralia.com ANATOMICALS 100% NOT CHANEL, BUT COCOA ALL THE SAME COCOA BODY CLEANSER $8.99 This is a yummy shower gel that has cocoa as the key ingredient to help moisturise and hydrate the body. It works to a creamy lather that can be applied to wet skin. It leaves the skin with a heavenly…

Day 1: Arrive in San José On arrival at San José airport, you will have to clear customs and immigration before meeting the Journeys International local representative who will assist with hotel transfer. Later you’ll join a guide for an overview of the next day’s activities. Day 2: Tortuguero National Park You’ll travel to the Tortuguero National Park area where you’ll spend the next few days. Known as Costa Rica’s “Little Amazon”, travel is by boat along rivers or by foot. You’ll spot amazing wildlife like monkeys, iguanas, sloths and more! You’ll get to your lodge, which is on a beach front property with pool, iguana farm, aquarium, butterfly farms and more. Day 3: Boat Tours The morning is yours for relaxing! Spend your time by the pool, hiking or…

What a Trip I was running beside a girl in grade one when her shoe fell off while she was running. Before I could stop myself, I fell over her shoe and went flying, breaking my foot. I was in a moon boot for a month! It was so embarrassing – the whole school saw! Tiana BATHROOM BLUNDER I was at the airport and was busting to go to the toilet. My mum said I could go alone and told me where it was located. I followed her instructions and walked past all the checkouts to the other end where the toilets are, except I accidentally walked into the men’s bathroom! Thank goodness a man stood there and walked me to the girls toilets before I saw anything. Mega embarrassing!…

AQUA FLAMINGO IPAD CASE $24.95 These cases from Down That Little Lane have a water-resistent coated linen and are fully padded. They can fit up two standard sized iPads or a portable DVD player. www.downthatlittlelane.com.au TOUCAN PERSONALISED PRINTS $15 Put a stamp on your space with these personalised name prints! There is a huge range of different designs to choose from and you can get them done in A4, A3, A2 or A1 sizes. Our top picks are the Floral Water Colour and Tribal Feather! www.toucanonline.com ICRIB TABLET BEAN BAG CUSHION $29.95 Watch videos on your iPad or tablet device in style! The iCrib is available in a bunch of cute designs like pink spots, grey hoodie, pink fur and black faux leather. They even have a side pocket, so…

Being a teen isn’t easy. April Franklin finds this out first-hand when she starts high school at Beaumont Classical Academy. Born to dance, April loves ballet but isn’t sure that classical is the path she wants to take. She doesn’t have the ideal ballet body, unlike the mean girls at ballet school, and April isn’t exactly finding her feet. Lucky for her, there are many ways to dance, so when she gets the opportunity to discover new styles she jumps at the chance. Between her mum’s high expectations of her classical dance career, learning new dances from scratch and navigating her life as a teenager, April has a lot on her plate. A new school, surprising changes and big dreams will inspire you to chase your dreams and break the…

From Oscar nominee to sweet pop songstress, Hailee Steinfeld has had one amazing rise to the top of Hollywood’s hit list! After her breakout role in True Grit at just 14 years old, Hailee went on to act in several blockbuster films before landing a role almost too good to be true as Emily in Pitch Perfect 2. The film helped Hailee to hone her singing skills, which she shared with the world on her debut single “Love Myself”. The song’s video, now with over 85 million views, debuted on Top 40 US radio as the highest solo female aritist debut since 1998 and hit #1 on Spotify’s Global Viral Chart. Now, her latest single “Rock Bottom”, a collaboration with Joe Jonas’ band DNCE, is set to light the airwaves…

Born and raised in Grand Prairie, Texas, Selena Marie Gomez was destined for the spotlight. Named after one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, Selena’s mother was also a former stage actress. At the early age of just seven, Selena started acting, and eventually landed her first major role in Barney and Friends with Demi Lovato. Though she was extremely shy, Selena picked up skills from the children’s programme that would help her later land the lead role in the Disney Channel hit show Wizards of Waverley Place. From there, Selena’s career skyrocketed. Though she detoured off the acting path to pursue singing with her band, Selena Gomez & the Scene, Selena eventually found a balance with her professional passions of acting and…

Tell us a bit about Be Your Own SMART. I wanted to use the word SMART in a different way to how it’s normally used to create a campaign for girls to show how “SMART” they are at different things. I want to showcase talent by using videos, pictures or a written piece that highlights a great achievement where nothing is too small or too great! What I want to see is girls being confident, individual, inspirational, and most importantly themselves. What inspired you to start the campaign? When I first started to develop my brand I wanted to use it to raise awareness about issues that affect tweens and one thing I’m very passionate about is being inclusive and supporting diversity. I realised that the word “smart” is usually…

WHY WE LOVE SODA & CO… Aside from making wonderful products that include sugar body scrubs, body lotions, body wash and lip balms, there are lots of other reasons we give this brand a huge thumbs up. Firstly it’s a natural skincare range, free from sodium laureth sulfate, ammonium laureth sulfate, tree nut or peanut oils, parabens, petrochemicals, synthetic fragrances, mineral oils and phenoxyethanol. It’s perfect for all skin types especially young skin. The products are made in Melbourne, Australia and we feel that supporting local business is very important. Plus they never test on animals, and that’s a big deal to us. Oh, and call us superficial but the packaging is totally cute! TO DISCOVER THE PRODUCTS FOR YOURSELF VISIT WWW.SODAANDCO.COM…

BÖR ORGANICS No nasties, no parabens, no chemicals and no animal testing – that’s the Bör Organics way and we’re totally on board! Enter right now for your chance to receive an amazing beauty pack to keep your skin looking radiant, beautiful and totally you. BABS BODYCARE With all natural and organic ingredients, Babs products are effective, affordable and good for you and your skin. Handmade in Melbourne, trust Babs to have your beauty routine covered. Winners each get a face oil and mist, lip balm, body oil, scrub and balm, plus deodorant. THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 2 It’s the franchise that has set the world’s heart on fire! Get ready for the ultimate J-Law marathon with every single The Hunger Games film on DVD plus an exclusive Mockingjay…

TAURUS This is your month to shine, girl! You’ll have to set aside your desire to have everything go your way, but if you can, then you’ll be very open to learning amazing and life-changing new things. Be open to embracing fresh opportunities that come your way – new friends, job opportunities, hobbies etc. While others will expect you to fit in and follow the crowd, what makes you special is your ability to stand out without trying. You may find that your true talents lie in something you’ve never considered – what if you’re a secretly amazing rapper? Juggler? Makeup artist? If you never try, you’ll never know so spread your wings and fly in whichever direction you feel is right for you. GEMINI It’s time to set off…

NATIO ORANGE BLOSSOM ‘BELOVED’ GIFT SET $29.95 This gift set is one of many that Natio have put together for Mother’s Day. The Beloved set contains an Orange Blossom body wash, hand cream and body lotion. Available at: Myer, David Jones and selected pharmacies. GLASSHOUSE FRAGRANCES HIGH TEA CANDLE $44.95 This limited edition candle is a lovely blend of black tea, bergamot and zesty cardamom scents. Mmm! Plus 5% of every sale will go to the McGrath Foundation to support McGrath breast care nurses around the country. www.glasshousefragrances.com SMASH ‘LOVE MUM’ GYM BAG & COSMETIC BAG $10 (Cosmetic Bag) & $15 (Gym Bag) SMASH have a special collection for Mother’s Day and these products are perfect for women on the go. We love the bright designs and we’re sure that…

We’re all guilty of following Insta-famous pets online, but when you get two adorable pooches together, with amazing photography and a heart-warming backstory, can you even be sorry? Lottie the border collie and Grizzly the German shepherd are best buds from Ontario, Canada and are melting the internet’s heart one photo at a time! When their owner Duguay posted a video late last year of Lottie hugging her best friend Grizzly (a trick she says Lottie taught herself) it went viral and now has over 23 million views; “They where positioned closely beside each other, and when I asked them both to ‘sit pretty’ Lottie very gently placed her paws on Grizzly. I almost died of cuteness”. Both rescue dogs, Duguay says the pair have been inseparable from day one.…

The second exciting installment of New York Times bestselling author Ally Carter’s hit Embassy Row series, See How They Run, will pull you in with twists and turns around every corner and shocking revelations you won’t believe! For the past three years, Grace Blakely has tried desperately to uncover the details of her mother’s murder in order to get closure. Though she thought she would be able to find answers to all the questions she’s had for so long, digging deeper to find the truth has only made Grace a target. Before she knows it, her past has come back to haunt her. On Embassy Row, the countries of the world stand like dominoes and one wrong move can make them all fall down. When trust is a luxury and…

Myth #1: Acne is contagious. This is a myth! Common acne or p. acne (technically called acne vulgaris) cannot be passed from person to person, as this type of bacteria is customarily present on the skin! P. acnes are generally harmless, but when a plug of dead skin cells and oil blocks the pore opening, it creates an environment where the P. acnes thrives. The bacteria then irritate the pore lining, creating redness and inflammation resulting in you getting pimples and acne. Myth #2: Scrubbing your face with grainy scrubs will get rid of acne. Although the granules feel great on your skin, scrubbing acne actually over stimulates the oil glands – making it worse. Use a scrub-free exfoliant to help remove dead cell build up without overstimulating the skin.…

Costa Rica is located in Central America and bordered by Nicaragua, Panama and Ecuador. With a population of 4.5 million, many of whom live in the capital and largest city, San José, Costa Rica has a rapidly developing economy and is known for its progressive environmental policies and focus on ecotourism. Costa Rica is, after all, a tropical destination known for its beaches, volcanoes and immense biodiversity, with roughly a quarter of the country made up of protected jungle. Journeys International, an award-winning travel specialist, operates a travel program to Costa Rica that is catered just for teens. A dynamic journey packed with unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experiences, the eight-day Costa Rica Adventure with Teens lets you explore active volcanoes, immerse yourself in the colourful rainforest, shoot across zip-lines, raft in jungle…