Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2016 i Girlfriend Australia

PROJECT you! When I got the phone call offering me this gig here’s what went down. First, a little mariachi band started playing tiny maracas in my head but I had to remain ~profesh~ and I won’t lie, that was hard (inside I had ZERO chill.) Then I called everyone. My best friend. My grandparents. I called all the people who were mean to me in high school (OK no, but that would’ve been boss.) There were a lot of excited expletives that I can’t repeat here, etc etc. Aside from getting to work with The Greatest People You Will Ever Meet* , aka the GF team, my favourite part of the job so far has been taking on Project YOU. Let’s recap. In 2012, when Insty was in its…

Model OFF-DUTY Bring your A-game this winter with a little bit of model ’tude! GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE NEXT GIGI? Make sure you turn to page 90 for more info on how to enter this year’s Girlfriend Priceline Pharmacy Model Search.…

HANGING WITH THE GIRLS Forever 21 jacket, $59.95, and boots, $59.95. Colette by Colette Hayman earrings, $9.95. PARTY TIME Billabong jeans, $99.99. Sol Sana @ Styletread shoes, $179.95. Factorie hat, $29.95. Colette by Colette Hayman earrings, $9.95. Spotlight ribbon worn as choker. DATE NIGHT Lulu & Rose top, $69.95. Zara shoes, $59.95. Colette by Colette Hayman earrings, $9.95, and ring, $9.99. Pavement bag, $28.95.…

Shoes! “My mates Jess and Stef from How Two Live have come out with the sickest shoe line ever – Twoobs. These are very ’90s and will look epic with my denim jeans and bomber jacket, if I say so myself.” – KRISTY Twoobs shoes, $60 Return of the clutch “Imma hold this one close to my face so it’s the first thing people see. Clutch is queen.” – KRISTY Colette by Colette Hayman clutch, $24.99 Fringe benefits “IF YOU BUY ONE TOP THIS SEASON MAKE SURE IT’S THIS ONE AND NO I DIDN’T ACCIDENTALLY JUST TYPE IN CAPS, I’M SERIOUS.” - KRISTY Missguided top, $46.20 “Repping ol’ school vibes with these sneakers.” – LISA Reebok @ Glue Store sneakers, $119.99 Pom-pom bomb bomb “This beanie and its pom-pom are…

ROADSHOW 11 TO GIVE AWAY We’re giving 11 lucky GFs the chance to score a copy of The Shannara Chronicles on DVD. This hugely-popular fantasy drama follows the Shannara family – whose descendants are empowered with ancient magic – as their adventures continuously reshape the future of the world. And because one isn’t enough, we’re also throwing in a copy of The 100 Season 2 on DVD! CODEWORD: SHANNARA FABY NAIL POLISH 10 TO GIVE AWAY Win this Fab-u-lous pack by FABY Nails and get those nails on point! Direct from the catwalks of London and Milan, we’re offering 10 lucky GFs a FABY Fab-u-lous pack featuring five vibrant shades. Highlight your winter wardrobe with a splash of colour and indulge in shades of blue, pink, yellow, red and more.…

CHOC-PECAN BROWNIES SERVES 12 PREP 25 MINS COOK 40 MINS • 200g dark cooking chocolate, chopped• 200g unsalted butter, chopped• 2 tsps instant coffee granules• 1½ cups caster sugar• 3 eggs, lightly beaten• 1 cup roughly chopped pecans• ½ cup plain flour• ¼ cup self-raising flour• ¼ cup cocoa powder• Extra cocoa powder, to decorate• Double cream, to serve 1 Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 4cm above pan edges. 2 Combine chocolate, butter and coffee in a large heatproof bowl. Sit bowl over a large saucepan of simmering water. Stir until smooth. Remove. Cool slightly. 3 Stir sugar into chocolate mixture until combined. Add eggs, pecans and combined sifted fours and cocoa. Stir until combined. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Smooth over top. 4 Cook in a moderately slow…

You know you’re awesome, right? But sometimes life can get heavy and you feel a little less-than, so we wanna make sure you get back to feeling 10/10. We’ve got the best tips and tricks to help you deal with the big issues (and the smaller stuff, too). We’ll help you be true to yourself and celebrate being you (coz, let’s face it, who wouldn't want to be you). SO WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? The Girlfriend Project You campaign was introduced in 2012 to help build your self-esteem, but things have changed heaps since then (hello, 1D break-up and arrival of Snapchat!). So we’re hitting ‘refresh’. You guys have SO many things that affect how you feel about yourself. We asked and you told us about self-esteem, body image, things…

Q Hey Angus, I recently broke up with my boyfriend of a few months. We really liked each other, but just didn’t seem to work as a couple – all we did was fight! The break-up was mutual, but now his best mate likes me and I kinda like him back – we have heaps in common, too. How can I ask him out without any hard feelings from my ex? Thanks in advance, Amelia xx A Hey Amelia, I reckon honesty is the best policy. If you’re going to go ahead with this relationship then you’ll need to tell your ex first – if you don’t, gossip will quickly spread around your school, work, or friendship group. You owe it to your ex to let him know directly and…

Gemini You have oodles of nervous energy to burn, so exercise is essential this June. Some self-indulgent pampering is also necessary, so book a lovely manicure or hair treatment for yourself. Yes, you hate sitting still for long periods, but you’ll feel fabulous! Make an effort to be organised so you avoid last minute exam stress. It’s important to not allow a relationship to define you this month – an intense connection can go from terrific to toxic before you know it. Gemini girl: You’re inquisitive, ideas-driven and kind of intriguing! You’re also known to be a chameleon, because you’re changeable, adapting to different situations with ease. You’re a born communicator and would make a brilliant blogger, journalist, sales person, or marketing guru. You adore someone who is very…

Rocking a full-on summer glow from June to August is like wearing a T-shirt that says, ‘THIS TAN IS FAKE’. How else could you look like you’ve just got back from Bali when we’ve seen you bundled up in a coat/scarf combo erryday (#awks)? Faking it in the colder months involves a whole new set of tanning rules, and your mission – if you choose to accept it – is to give yourself a realistic winter glow. BYO tanning mitt… YOUR WINTER TAN PLAN GO GRADUAL In winter, swap speed with patience – the last thing you want is to go from Snow White to Snow Orange overnight! Opt for a shade or two lighter than your summer colour – or use a gradual tanner to give the illusion of…

THIS MONTH IN STATS: Chilling out at GFHQ 18% PLAYING “WOULD YOU RATHER” 20% READING OUR FAVE BOOK, ALLEGIANT 8% ADDICTED TO PEANUT BUTTER 13% GETTING TO KNOW OUR NEW GF TEAM MEMBERS 30% LISTENING TO LUCY’S LAZY DAZE PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY 11% HANGING OUT WITH CHARLOTTE AND GAZ FROM GEORDIE SHORE ADD US ON SNAPCHAT! Scan the snaptag to see what we get up to BTS at GF. Say what?! STUFF GFs SAY SYBELLA, WHEN TRYING TO FILM JOSSY IN SLOW-MO. “Joss, you don’t actually need to move slow – the filter does that for you.” – Sybella OBSSESSING OVER BY FEATURES & BEAUTY EDITOR CASSIE 1 BEAGLES AND BRITISH SHORTHAIRS! I can’t decide if I want a dog or a cat. 2 MY HOLIDAY! I’m going to Japan,…

MUCH CELEB, VERY STARSTRUCK Our reader Julieanne gave Team GF fomo when she got up close and personal with Jack & Jack at their concert! GF OF THE MONTH Hi Girlfriend! I love, love, love your magazine and I read it every month. The stories you give to me are the best and I love how they make me laugh. My favourite part of the mag is the advice because you help not only the people that send in letters to the mag, but all your other readers that might be afraid to write in too. I love the way you make everyone feel beautiful even though they may not think so. Thanks so much <3 Sarah xoxo #READERGRAMS Srsly in love with this sweet shot by the talented@olivia.crofty Heart…

EMBRACING YOUR IMPERFECTIONS WILL MAKE PUTTING YOURSELF OUT THERE THAT MUCH EASIER. these days it seems like anyone can go viral and grab 15 minutes of fame. But with almost 10 million YouTube subscribers (in addition to her 5.6 million Insty followers), internet qween Beth Mota truly is the girlboss of her own online empire. And ruling the game takes serious guts. Exclusively for GF’s YOU issue, she shares her tips on ditching the nerves and building vlogger-grade self-confidence. Notepads, ladies! ON LOSING HER FEAR “Growing up I was incredibly shy. It came from a fear of being judged – I was afraid of saying the wrong thing and sounding stupid, so I’d just bottle up my own opinions. I knew something needed to change, so I started looking at…

Blushin Gelato coloured treats are perfect to eat, so why wouldn’t they be perfect to wear? This image of Bella has not been retouched.…

“I love STRIPES ON STRIPES. Stripes on checks. Stripes on polka dots. Where stripes are concerned, all bets are off.” “Most of the time I’m MIXING DIFFERENT PRINTS and textures that really should not make sense together (and probably don’t).” These images of Maia have not been retouched.…

"I’M STILL A NORMAL TEENAGER." INKA WILLIAMS, 16, Model She’s been in front of the camera since she was only six months old, but it wasn’t until last year when Inka was discovered on Instagram by agency IMG that she made a name for herself in the world of modeling. With campaigns for Rip Curl, Spell Designs and Supré already under her belt, and an Insta following big enough to make some celebs majorly jel, she’s def on the rise. IS SOCIAL MEDIA CHANGING THE MODELLING INDUSTRY? Social media has helped me get jobs, I would never be where I am today without it. It’s the best way to connect with fans and show them I’m still a normal teenager. But it’s important to know how to live and be…

STUNNING SEQUEL From author Sarah J. Maas comes the sequel to the bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses. This is the second book in a breathtaking series about a girl with a human heart in a dangerous faerie world. Feyre survived Amarantha’s clutches to return to the Spring Court – but at a steep cost. Though she now has the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can’t forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin’s people. REESE APPROVED! It all starts with a text: ‘Please, Wylie, I need your help.’ But instead of telling Wylie where she is, Cassie keeps sending cryptic clues. And when Cassie’s boyf Jasper shows up on her doorstep, Wylie has no choice but to ignore her gut instinct…

Emily, 19, developed an eating disorder after moving interstate to study fashion. Her art helped her heal, now it’s Insta-famous! “WHAT'S BEEN AMAZING IS REALLY GETTING INTO ART – IT'S SUCH A HUGE DISTRACTION.” “Last year, after I finished school, I moved from Townsville to Melbourne to study fashion at the Whitehouse Institute of Design. Because I didn’t know anyone in Melbourne and was far away from my friends and family, I started to feel the only thing I had control over in my life was my weight and how I looked. I’d always been a healthy eater, but this time it didn’t feel right. I became obsessed with what I was putting in my body and made sure I walked everywhere, to get as much exercise as possible. At…

PERIOD TRACKER LITE Hooray! No more ‘waaa-I-have-myperiod-and-no-tampons’ moments. Enter the dates that you start and finish your period, and the app will automatically calculate when your next one is due. NIKE+ TRAINING CLUB Think of this guy as your own pocket-sized personal trainer! Along with ALL the fitspo, you can download four-week training programs and feel super-motivated in between marathon Netflix sessions. ANY.DO List makers (like us) have found their digital soulmate – an app that allows you to make a million lists (think to-do, to-watch, 55 reasons why baby animals rule, etc) that you can keep safe and share with friends! iHOME+SLEEP Nail the whole waking up thing with sleep stats and facts, plus a feature that allows you to DIY your own alarm sound – so the first…

OK, so unless you’ve been living under a rock you def would have witnessed Leo totally slaying his Oscars speech. But the fact he ~finally~ won the award wasn’t what broke the internet… it was his outspoken stance on climate change that made us realise how cool it is to care about our planet. And wanna know one of the biggest probs going on in the world rn? Food wastage. Coz besides being srsly bad for our bank accounts, chucking out chow also wastes water, fuel and all the resources it took to get it from the paddock to your plate. But don’t freak out just yet. It’s totally easy to reduce your foodprint and make a big difference. FIVE FAST FOOD FIXES 1 EMBRACE THE SMOOTHIE LYF. Next time…

A WHOPPING 70% of you wish you could change some part of your body. 84% of you have tried dieting or watching what you eat. That’s four out of every five of you! Check our Mind Body Life section for heaps of great health and fitness advice. When it comes to stress, more than half of you think you’re more stressed than your friends. Which tells us that everyone feels stressed, but you don’t realise your friends are feeling it just as much as you are. De-stressing tips are on their way from our experts. “I FEEL SELF-CONSCIOUS BECAUSE OF… society’s idea of perfection and the pressure to be their idea of perfect.” 54% of you said comparing yourself to your friends makes you feel self-conscious. Half of you said…

sex ALL QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED BY DR SALLY COCKBURN, GF’S RESIDENT DOCTOR. DISCLAIMER INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE A VISIT TO YOUR GP FOR ANY MEDICAL CONCERN. THE AGE OF CONSENT IS 16 YEARS OLD (17 IN SOME STATES AND 18 UNDER PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES). FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON CONSENT, VISIT GIRLSGOTTAKNOW.COM.AU. 3 times when you need a condom 1. WHEN YOU’RE ON THE PILL. Think of using them in tandem as the ultimate safety net. 2. WHEN YOU’RE HAVING ORAL SEX. Yep. Obvs you’re not going to get pregnant, but you still need a condom to avoid STIs. 3. WHEN HE SAYS HE CAN PULL OUT. Umm, nope. Pulling out is far from fail-safe – in fact, sex ed resource Scarleteen says it fails…

cleanser, toner, serum, moisturiser! Foundation, concealer, bronzer, brows! Rocking a 10 minute skincare and makeup routine is pretty standard, but there’s nothing like having a beauty epiphany – Brows can be filled in? Hair masks are a thing? – to mix it up. When there’s a new hack I wanna master I turn to my beauty Yodas, a group of reliable advice-givers (P.S. If you haven’t seen Star Wars soz, you’d have no idea what I’m talking about). There’s no lightsabers or blasters, just brushes and blenders. Here’s the best beauty advice I’ve received… “Sweetie, don’t pick.” – Mum. I grew up before YouTube was a thing, so Mum was my OG Bethany Mota. When she caught me squeezing a pimple, she’d hand me some ‘mum cream’ and tell me…

1 CLUTCHING Is there anything a clutch can’t do? The perf arm candy, they can also hold your makeup stash or your fave tech piece. They are basically the superheroes of accessories so invest in, like, lots of them… RECLAIMED VINTAGE @ ASOS – gotta love a bit of spruced-up vintage. Shai Woodley, who is all about used clothing, would def approve. MIMCO x OUR WATCH – these are like the bag equivalent of those ‘We Can Do It’ posters, and who wouldn’t want to feel empowered by their fave accessory? These clutches raise money to boost gender equality and battle domestic violence. POPPY LISSIMAN – this WA-based lady does clutches in attention-grabbing finishes and they’re also vegan-friendly. They are 10/10 street style blogger bait. 2 Pet love TRENDING KNOW…

If you’re new to the maxi, try a dress with a side split to ease you into it. STYLE TIP: A dress cinched in at the waist works well on a curvier figure. Skirts slightly shorter at the front elongate your legs. Paired with sneakers, the maxi skirt is super versatile. Balance your look by showing a bit of skin on your upper and lower half. Choose a light fabric to wear now, and top with a coat in the cooler months. STARS WHO ROCKED IT These images have not been retouched. Readers, not models, were used in this shoot.…

1 Apply Models Prefer All-In-One BB Cream. Its super-light coverage will help even out your skin tone, while letting your natural beauty shine through. 2 Next, dab a small amount of Models Prefer Soft Touch Mineral Powder onto any shiny spots. Be careful not to use too much though! The aim is to keep your skin looking as fresh and radiant as possible. 3 Use the end of an eyebrow pencil to brush the brow up. Then use Models Prefer Retractable Eyebrow Pencil to add a touch of colour and give natural definition. Set with Models Prefer Brow Fixer to help lock those brows perfectly in place. 4 Complete the look with a soft pink lip tint like Models Prefer Moisture Lust Lip Tint Matte in Sweet Rhubarb. To make…

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This is Beck She’s the boss lady behind An Organised Life. She’s a blogger, an entrepreneur, a New Zealander, and 26 years old. Having been ~mucho~ into a clean, minimalist black-and-white aesthetic since, like, forever, she found a way to turn it into her very own brand that sells stylish diaries with a cult following – not just here, but all around the world. The brand that Beck built So how’d she do it? She took her background in graphic design and ninja-like organisational skills (they are legit her passion) and had her lightbulb moment when she was working in the fashion industry but couldn’t find the perf diary that went with her monochrome vibe. When she took a chance and made her first An Organised Life diary, she thought…

“IF YOU WANT OTHERS TO SEE IT, FIRST YOU NEED TO SEE IT.” You know how awesome you are? Wouldn’t it be good if that brilliance, which basically seeps out of your pores on a daily basis, was so evident to everyone that they just gave you what you wanted? But nah, turns out there’s a bit of skill involved in showing the world your worth and getting what you want – whether it’s an internship, a leadership role at school, extra responsibilities at your part-time job, or anything really. Belinda Williams, a registered psychologist at The Positivity Institute (thepositivityinstitute.com.au), spills on what you gotta do… KNOW YOUR WORTH. If you want others to see it, first you need to see it. This can be hard if you don’t feel…

Sneaky squeaky I was in the school gym with the whole of Year 6 while the principal was talking to us about safety. I really needed to fart and couldn’t hold it any longer, so I let one rip. Luckily it sounded more like a squeak, but everyone still turned around and looked at me! I told them it was my shoes squeaking on the gym floor and they totally believed me. But it was right at that moment when another fart slipped out! This time no one believed me when I blamed my shoes. Lia, VIC Sock it to me A few years ago, I was on a rural experience camp with all the girls in my year. Every night we’d pass the time by playing a different game.…

Cramming for exams, counselling your BFF through a break-up of Jelena proportions, and dealing with crazy dramz of your own (ugh!). Yep, it’s official – sometimes life can get pretty damn stressful. But before letting all the things wear you out, boost your awesome levels with these quick stress-busters. Trust us, when you’re feeling burnt out they’ll have you bouncing back in no time. FOOD FOR THOUGHT Experiencing instense, mind-frying stress? Well, according to Dr Kacie Dickinson, Associate Lecturer of Nutrition and Dietetics at Flinders University, some people turn to fast food and Nutella cronuts to try to cope. But instead of eating junk when you feel like your packed social calendar, exams and sporting events are starting to drain you, Dr Kacie suggests nutrient-dense foods, such as unsalted nuts…

Lianna’s wet-look hair 1 Take a golf ball-sized amount of mousse in your hands. Flip your hair upside down to get rid of any part. When it’s the right way up again, comb the mousse through the top of your hair as if you were putting it into a high pony, stopping at the crown. 2 Spray the top section of your hair with plenty of hair spray. 3 Take a small amount of gel and use your fingers to comb it through the sides of your hair. Stop where the top section meets the sides. Smooth the gel through. Alexia’s lip lip liner 1 Do a small, closed mouth smile to get your mouth ready in the best shape for application. 2 Work from the outside in – place…

listen TOURING THANK YOU Meghan Trainor She was “All About That Bass” in 2014, now Meghan Trainor is back to say Thank You to her adoring fans with her DF-worthy second studio album! Along with her fiery new red ’do there’s also an attitude to match, with the lead single “No” bringing back the sassy, take-no-crap Meghan we know and adore. 7/27 Fifth Harmony The babes are back with an album you’ll have on repeat for daaays. Packed with super-catchy tunes, 7/27 has a more urban sound than their previous releases and features collabs with some huge names, including Ty Dolla Sign on the album’s first single “Work From Home”. It’s safe to say we’re totally ~vibing~ on the girls’ new sound! LITTLE MIX May 12-14 Get excited, coz Perrie,…

The First Annual Jessica Lynch Awards for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence winners! i hope all y’all are enjoying the ME issue – coz it’s all about YOU! So in celebration, I thought I’d give you my very own rendition of the Oscars – or as I like to call them, ‘The First Annual Jessica Lynch Awards for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence’. Catchy, right? Basically, it’s a fancy way to say, ‘People I’m picking for random awards just because I can’. BEST ‘DO – Harry Styles There were way too many lady celebs with total #HairGoals for me to even narrow it down while mind-fried on a Tuesday (need... coffee...) so I’m going to pull this one out of left field and go with Harry…