Girl Power #146

Wow, can you believe that it’s holiday time already? This year has gone by so fast! I love this time of year not only because the sun is shining and it’s time to relax, but also because it’s the time of year where we spend it with those we love the most and we can reflect on everything that has happened in 2015! I would love to hear about the most important things that have happened to you this year – email us at girlpower@nextmedia.com.au I hope you have some fun things planned for the Christmas break and have a happy and safe holiday season.…

Summer is here and that means it’s time to invite all your friends over for a pool party or head down to the beach! The best way to enjoy the sunshine is a by sipping on a nice cold drink. We’ve got you covered and are giving away the coolest Flamingo Ice Cube Trays by Lark! There’s no better way to chill your drink right? For your chance to win one of four of these fun ice cube trays, find the one hidden inside this issue. Email the page number along with your full name, age, address and phone number to girlpower@nextmedia.com.au #GIRLPOWERMAG FOLLOW US @GIRLPOWERMAG ON INSTAGRAM ADD US GIRLPOWERMAG ON SNAPCHAT This month was super exciting because the cover star from last issue the amazing Maddie Ziegler posted…

Dear Girl Power, My name is Alexis! I love your mag so much! I would have to say that my absolute favourite sections in the magazine are the posters and the fashion. - Alexis Dear GP, I’m Charlotte and I totally LOVE your mag! It’s the best magazine in the history of the world. No magazine could beat you! My favourite celebrity is Bella Thorne because she’s a singer and an actor and a real fashionista! My fave part of the mag is Red Carpet Ratings because I love looking at the cool clothes. - Charlotte M Hi GP! My name is Ruby and I am 11. I have been reading Girl Power for as long as I can remember. My favourite celebs are Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lawrence and Shailene…

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 22 It’s time to celebrate your birthday in Sagittarius style! With temperatures rising, why not throw a pool party? If you don’t have a pool – organise a picnic party at your local park and get out into that sun! You enjoy your freedom and because of this, you much prefer to be outdoors than cooped up inside. Be sure to surround yourself with people who can keep up with your outgoing, expressive and enthusiastic personality! HEALTH: While you deserve birthday treats, be sure to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables in between all the party food! FAMILY: Your family have been listening to the hints you have been dropping about present ideas. Don’t forget to say thanks! CAPRICORN Dec 23 - Jan 20 While…

MAKING BERRY DELICIOUS TREATS The Victorian strawberry season has kicked off and we’re super excited to make a lot of tasty dishes. From dipped lamington strawberries, to strawberry spiced ice blocks, to a barley lentil salad with roasted strawberries – the possibilities are endless! You can find loads more recipes at www.vicstrawberry.com.au. Inspired To Join The Circus Olive of Groves is the first book in a new series by award-winning Aussie author Katrina Nannestad. In this new series, we meet Olive, who ends up at Mrs. Groves’ boarding school for naughty boys, talking animals and circus performers. It’s not quite what Olive expects, especially since she has a fear of heights! Can she stick it out at this school and become an awesome acrobat? You’ll have to read it to…

CELEBSPIRATION Recently, a whole heap of awesome celebs gathered at the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s “Think It Up” telecast fundraising event to support a new national educational initiative to fund student-powered, teacher-led projects that get people excited about education. In attendance to support the amazing event were Taylor Lautner, Austin Mahone, Jeremy Renner, Kristen Bell and many more. We love how stars are getting behind the initiative and putting their names to education for future generations of kids! WORDS OF WISDOM Rosabeth Moss Kantor, Professor of Business at Harvard Business School HAIR TUTORIAL Re-create Vanessa Hudgens’ cute and casual messy buns! BRAIDED DOUBLE MESSY BUN Part your hair in the middle and tie one half to the side for later. Tie the other side in a ponytail just next to your…