Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2016 i Girlfriend Australia

WINNER: ANASTASIA TAM! “I wanted to go for an easy, simple summer look. I was inspired by beachwear and wanted to create something that was edgy but carefree at the same time. My top follows a similar design to a sarong, as it wraps easily around the body. I used loose ripped blue jeans to complete my outfit – it’s a huge trend in denim right now! The boyfriend jeans allow the outfit to be comfortable and trendy and the heels help give it a feminine touch. Having my design featured in The Sims FreePlay game means so much to me and is such a great privilege. It has given me confidence and inspired me to keep experimenting and creating designs!” WINNER OF THE SIMS FREEPLAY OUTFIT DESIGN COMPETITION! THE…

Surk AND SAND Lazy beach hair is a summer must to master. Take your cues from these Insta-babes. Tip: Hair texture not rockin’ post swim? Just sweep into a topknot and use a bandanna or scarf to add detail and hold flyaways. Tip: No beach nearby? Dampen your hair with sea salt spray and you’ll get the same effect as a day in the waves! Tip: These are the best for keeping wild beach hair off your face. Sweep half your hair up and use the clip to hold at the crown of your head. Tip: Braid details are an excellent way of controlling a fringe at the beach. Tip: Hold beach-textured hair off your face with cute bobby pins. Just slide one on either side of your middle part…

BOHO BABE Roxy playsuit, $79.99. Spendless Shoes slides, $19.99. Asos bag, $73. Forever 21 necklace, $12.95. Stylist Tip : If you have an athletic figure, add subtle shape to your look with fun prints and horizontal lines. “Fashion should always make you feel good.” SHORT STORY Ministry of Style top, $169.95. Asos shorts, $55. Forever 21 shoes, $39.95 and necklace, $7.95. Colette by Colette Hayman bag, $29.95. Stylist Tip : Denim shorts are super comfy but you can make them uber chic, too. Team with a colourful handbag and shoes and this look is good for date night. “I love this outfit, it’s comfy but very cool.” FRINGE BENEFITS Boohoo vest, $40. Supre dress, $25. River Island sandals, $70. Forever 21 necklace, $19.95. Colette by Colette Hayman bag, $44.95. Stylist…

You’re bored, it’s beach weather and all your mates are loved-up... sound familiar? We know it can be sucky when you’re the only one in the group minus a BF. But, there’s an advantage of being an ~independent woman~: freedom. So, we’ve rounded up a definitive list of the coolest things to do. D1 TREAT YOURSELF TO A MIDDAY MOVIE. Yeah, it might seem awks sitting in a cinema all on your lonesome, but there’ s actually something super empowering about watching a flick by yourself. For starters, it’ s perf if you’re shy about going out alone, coz no-one can see you in the dark. Also, you don’t have to fight with anyone over what you wanna see AND you don’t have to share your popcorn. #winning D2 HAVE…

YOU WILL NEED: *2 x pliers *1 chain, 1.5m long *2 x charms * Ruler *8 x 4mm jump rings STEP BY STEP: 1 Cut three pieces of chain 30cm long, using the pliers. Cut a further two pieces 28cm long. 2 Attach a jump ring to the end of one 28cm chain. Attach the other side to one of the 30cm chains, on the third-last link. Repeat this for the other 28cm chain. Each chain will need its own jump ring. 3 Attach the two remaining 30cm chains onto your main 30cm chain onto the second-last link. Each chain will need its own jump ring. 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 on the opposite end of the chain so all three join up. 5 Lastly, on the very last…

I HATE FEELING HELPLESS [ABOUT ANIMAL POACHING]... THAT'S WHY I VOLUNTEER! My whole life I have grown up with animals around me. At home, I’ve got two horses, a turtle, cats, fish, chickens and a guinea pig. I connect with all of them and actually feel most comfortable when I’m around them. I think that’s why I’ve always dreamt of becoming a vet. I volunteer in my spare time at the Hepburn Wildlife shelter and I’ve attended the Future Vet Kids Camp in Sydney twice! It’s a five-day camp for young people who are interested in the career. It taught me all about the different ways you can work with animals and was where I first became passionate about helping endangered wildlife. In 2013 my mum and I went to…

Tick which ones apply to you. I use Facebook at least once a day. I use Insta at least once a day. I use Tumblr at least once a day. I use Snapchat at least once a day. I use four or more socials in one day. I’ve posted a selfie in the last three days. I’ve posted two or more selfies in one day. I’ve used the hashtag #nofilter. I’ve put makeup on just to take a selfie. I know my best selfie angle. I generally use five or more hashtags on photos. I spend more than one hour on social media per day. I spend two or more hours on social media per day. I’ve written a Facebook status about my feelings. I’ve written a Facebook status about…

Exams are over, but WTH are you meant to do next?! Suss out your options with the help of life coach Fiona Craig from lifebalancecoach.com.au ! 1 Your end of year English exam is tomorrow! How prepped are you? a) You’ve spent the past few weeks revising the syllabus. b) Ehh, you’ve kind of re-read a couple of notes from class… c) What test? 2 You and the fam are heading overseas, you… a) Plan out each day’s itinerary. b) Have a few plans in mind, but you’d rather explore on your own. c) Just go along with whatever Mum and Dad planned! 3 Which word best describes you? a) Driven. b) Curious. c) Reliable. 4 How do you make new friends? a) You find people with…

For Kayla, 17, the news her bestie was moving to Tasmania wasn’t earth-shattering at first. “I felt OK about it, coz we promised to send each other letters. But then that kinda didn’t happen. She basically went silent on me. Then, when she did get in contact, she refused to admit anything was wrong. We’d been best friends since primary school and I didn’t know what happened.” Yep – the long-distance friendship can be hard. The key to keeping your friendship alive is to maintain a meaningful connection. Alysha Keating, a registered psychologist from Warehouse One7, says, “Regardless of whether someone is next door to you, or lives far away, the important part is how often we are connecting with the person. “Whether it’s over the phone or by Skype…

Pull-out problem I had sex with a guy from my school and the last time we did, he didn’t use a condom and pulled out instead. I’m afraid I could get pregnant from pre-cum. I’ve had stomach pains. Six days after I slept with him, I got the morning after pill. Is there a chance I could be pregnant? Worried, via email There is always a chance you can become pregnant when you have unprotected sex, as well as being at risk of contracting an STI. Pulling out is not reliable. Emergency contraception is available over the counter from phamacies in Australia and provides between 75-85 per cent chance of preventing pregnancy if taken within 72 hours of sex (depending on which type you take). For maximum effectiveness, it is…

Friendly, adventurous, confident and beautiful – Elyse Knowles knows a thing or two about looking good and having fun! She’s the perfect choice to front award-winning cosmetic brand, ulta3. With over 107 nail polish shades, 50 shades of lipstick and a full face and eye range, ulta3 has a colour and product to complete any look, for any occasion, day or night! To celebrate ulta3’s announcement of Insta-queen, Elyse Knowles as its brand ambassador – ulta3 wants to see YOUR queen pics from Instagram! * Simply follow @ulta3 and tag your favourite photo of you living life to the max from your Instagram with #GFULTA3QUEEN #ulta3 for your chance to attend a photoshoot meet and greet with Elyse Knowles, ulta3 and two of your best friends! Tag us on your…

’50s THROWBACK 1 Brush hair into a high pony and secure with a clear elastic. Pull the pony tight so the elastic sits level with your head. 2 Take small pieces of the ponytail, twirl them roughly and then pin around the tie. Continue until your whole pony is pinned into a messy bun formation. 3 Hold the diagonal corners of a square scarf and fold over several times to make it into a long strip. Tie across your hairline, so the tie sits in the middle at the front. Use bobby pins on the side near your ears if you feel it needs extra securing! PLAITS ON PLAITS 1 Make a centre part and take a small section of hair next to the part on one side. Turn this…

OBSSESSING OVER 3 THINGS I CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF  BY FASHION EDITOR KRISTY 1. O’Shea Jackson Jr. I saw him play his dad Ice Cube in Straight Outta Compton and I’m addicted on a whole different level. Like, ‘I think I want to marry him’ level. Here is a picture of him eating a steak. 2. My new diary from An Organised Life ($49.95). This diary is going to keep me in check for the rest of the year. Better schedule my dates with O’Shea! 3. This quirky clutch from Topshop ($44). Not only will people take me seriously while holding this bad boy, but I can fit my lovely diary in it! Need, want, love BEACH DAY BEAUTY “Say what?! STUFF GFs SAY” “I really like your watch!” –…

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family holidays can kinda be the worst sometimes. Cranky little siblings, boring parent activities like bushwalks and missing your mates are pretty much standard. But – there’s actually some fun to be had, if you look hard enough. Where the cool kids at? If you’re off to a beach town or your relatives’ place in the country, chances are you think everyone is gonna be boring af. Nope! Every town has teens – some on hols just like you – and there are some great ops for making new friends. See if the town has a local youth hostel – sounds crazy, but usually these places are putting on awesome activities like ping-pong tournaments, surf lessons and other stuff. You should check it out with one of your ’rents first…

CAPRICORN CAPRICORN GIRL You’ve got this cool, quietly confident vibe about you that says, ‘I’m going places’. You’re motivated, mature for your age and soborn to be the boss! You can be extremely serious but also wickedly funny and you’ll stick by your besties through thick and thin. Boys with beautiful manners and huge dreams give you butterflies! If he’s silly or superficial he won’t meet your standards. Taurus and Virgos are perfect dating material. CAPRICORN BOY He’s quietly ambitious and extremely loyal. He takes a while to loosen up, but when he does, he’s an absolute scream. He’s rule-bound and he won’t mess you around (no wonder people love him). He rates a girl who is down-to-earth and reliable. Earthy Taurus and no-nonsense Virgos tick the box. JANUARY SCOOP…

Slippery sitch I was visiting Dubai on holiday with my parents. We went to a water park and there was a cool loop-the-loop water slide my dad really wanted to go on. The man in charge said I might be too light to make the whole loop but I wanted to try it anyway. Halfway around I got completely stuck and the man had to rescue me through a hatch! I was so embarrassed when I walked back down to my dad who was waiting for me at the bottom. I haven’t been to a water park since. Issy, NSW My boyfriend and I had been together for two years and Feeling cheeky it was my turn to have Christmas with his family. I was super nervous and wanted to…

HONEY TOASTED MUESLI JARS SERVES 4; PREP 20 MINS; COOK 30 MINS • 3 cups natural rolled oats• ½ cup slivered almonds• ½ cup pepitas• ½ cup shredded coconut• 2 tbsps sesame seeds• ½ cup honey• 75g unsalted butter, chopped• Yoghurt and sliced strawberries, to serve 1 Grease and line a large roasting pan with baking paper. 2 Combine oats, almonds, pepitas, coconut and seeds in a large bowl. 3 Place honey and butter in a medium saucepan. Stir over a medium heat until melted. Pour over oat mixture. Stir until combined. Spread evenly over base of prepared pan. 4 Cook in a moderate oven (180°C) for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Stir halfway through cooking, Cool in pan. 5 Serve toasted muesli with yoghurt and strawberries. When entertaining friends, serve muesli in individual small jars…

Get up early for a jog on the beach If can bear to skip the snooze button and hit the beach in your shorts cute you surfers , you have . They a ~ love muy to ~ catch good the chance waves of before running sunrise into some . Just very in case need to be sold on the merits of said surfers, think bronzed you abs, salt-tousled hair and a laid-back ’tude. DO: A very thorough warm-up and cool-down sesh, then linger pensively with a green smoothie – the health life sure does LOOK hot. DON’T: Wear your headphones, even if you prefer to when you exercise – you want to be able to give and/or receive chat-up lines should the opportunity arise (it SO will). Join an…

Chuck with Blair, Gossip Girl Chuck’s hook up with Nate’s GF Blair ruined his friendship with him for ages. Damon with Elena, The Vampire Diaries Damon’s love for Elena, his brother’s on/off again GF, smashed their relationship. Luckily, his bro was a pretty forgiving guy. Spencer with Maddy, Home and Away Major levels of drama when Spencer kissed Maddy while she was with Josh and he was with Sasha! DRAMA-FREE Use the free viewa app and scan this page to see All Time Low solve boy probs.…

Here comes the sun – and with it, festival season! Anything goes when it comes to festival vibes, so embrace your creative side and use stickers and jewels from the local craft store to create too-cute cheek and eye designs. Team with braids and unbrushed tresses for last-all-day prettiness. This image has not been retouched.…

WAXING WHY IT’S RAD: It lasts FOREVER. Well, not really. But around six weeks, which is gonna feel like forever! You’ll also find hair usually grows back soft and fine, which is a plus. BUT… Yeouch! Waxing is pretty painful. Basically you’re ripping the hair from the root so why WOULDN’T it be ouchy, right? It’s best to use waxing strips the first time and stick to legs. Once you get the hang of it, it usually hurts way less and you might prefer liquid wax, which you apply with a spatula and is often better for shorter hair. SHOPPING TIME! 1. Nad’s 2-in-1 Exfoliating body wax strips, $12.95 2. Veet Spawax Kit, $59.99 REMOVAL CREAM WHY IT’S RAD: It’s painless and pretty easy – just smooth the cream on,…

Chapter One The first time I travelled to another dimension, I intended to take a life. Now I’m trying to save one. But I can’t do that unless I save myself. At the moment, I’m running through the winding streets of a near-medieval Rome, trying not to get burned at the stake. Welcome to the nonstop fun of travelling through alternate universes. “She is the sorcerers’ daughter!” someone from the mob shouts. Her voice echoes off the cobblestones, just like the jeers from the crowd around her. A few of them hold burning torches, the better to chase me through the night. “She bears the tools of their witchcraft!” My parents are scientists, not sorcerers. In this universe, looks like nobody knows the difference. What I’m carrying in the pockets…

expectation of holiday breaks: What’s good holidays?! I’m going to do saaahhhh much with you. Gonna start a blog, pash that guy I keep seeing at my bus stop, give myself a mani every week… and I’m definitely going to learn Italian. OR at least how to say some words. Like pizza. Hey, while I’m at it, I may find a cure for cancer and figure out the whole world peace thing. Reality: Sleeping, eating, watching every episode of anything IMDB ever recommended, napping, falling deep into a YouTube vortex aaaannnnddd some more eating. Actually that’s kind of an ideal reality, tbh. But since it’s the hols rn, it got me thinking about the best and worst breaks I’ve ever had… Best VICTOR HARBOUR, SA: All I remember is that…

Hot look: ’90s TWISTS  Step back in time with this cool retro style that’s equal parts pretty and chic. 1 Start with a side part Take random sections (from the side with more hair) and using pieces of leather and lace found in the box, tie around each individual section. Secure in Quick Twist and twist as per instructions 2 Repeat Step 1 as many times as you like to complete your desired look 3 This look is all about random twists, so get creative! FOR MORE LOOKS AND INSPO GO TO SCUNCI.COM.AU SHARE YOUR TWISTS #SCUNCITWIST…

Relationships Australia (WA) counsellor Fiona Bennett has some suggestions: INSTEAD OF: “You’re not my real Mum! (or Dad).” TRY: A sit-down convo with both your parent and their new partner that helps define new roles. “A lot of the time, people in new families are still unsure of their roles – they don’t know if they’re supposed to be your friend, or another parent who hands out discipline. Getting some clarity is important before they start telling you to do your homework.” INSTEAD OF: “You never have time for me anymore!” TRY: “I really miss hanging out with you one-on-one, when can we do this?” INSTEAD OF: “My stepsiblings are the WORST.” TRY: “I’m really having trouble getting along with these new people in my life – I think I…

Drift into the heavens and play among the stars with this perfectly polished precious gem, Diamond Bliss. Cool Charm’s Diamond Bliss has been pertly polished to give you a bright, brilliant, fresh floral fragrance. coolcharm.co.nz facebook.com/coolcharm.co.nz…

We were shopping for presents for our friends and were finding it incredibly hard to find things to suit them. Nothing was ever personal enough, and we always ended up giving gift cards. Then all of a sudden Summer was like, “Why can’t we start a jewellery range?” So, we decided to start creating a range of bracelets. We turned to Mum for help, because she had experience running her own business and also had experience in marketing. She helped us find a manufacturer to create the first samples of the product. It actually took five goes to get the samples right. We were so excited when they first arrived, but they weren’t the best quality, so we kept at it until we were happy. We were inspired by the…

Extrovert LIKES: Social stuff, group hangs, talking to others, high-energy activities. DISLIKES: Being alone, not having plans. You get your energy from group hangs, where you’re very happy to take the lead! Extroverts can be found starting the convo and making everyone laugh. You make people feel at ease and attract new friendships really easily. Being alone makes the boredom levels rise! Ambivert LIKES: Being efficient, social interaction, having designated alone time. DISLIKES: Overbearing peeps, disorganisation. You’re a special unicorn who falls right in between extroversion and introversion! You like being in big group settings and can hold your own, but you’ll always need your alone time to recharge the batteries. You dislike being disorganised but can go with the flow if needed. Introvert LIKES: Reading, reflection, trustworthy people. DISLIKES:…

Channel all the positive vibes. Hang a cool poster somewhere you’ll see it when you first wake up. A positive visual aid is said to subconsciously work to turn your dreams into reality. Use a plant to refresh the air. Succulents help keep new oxygen flowing (and look super cute!) Go bold. Nothing says room revival like a pop of your fave colour... For a total mood booster, the brighter the better! Keep a candle on your bedside table. Candles are commonly used in Feng Shui to clear and heal the atmosphere. Next stop? Zen town. Choose pastel bed linen. Pastels promote seriously good energy – colour experts say they bring feelings of love and security, plus they make the space feel bigger. Minimise clutter to clear your mind. Remember:…

Unfriended My best friend (a guy) and I had a ‘friends with benefits’ thing (he’s in Year 12 and I’m in Year 9) but after a month he cut it off. He took a different girl to the formal and now they’re going out . I am jealous and it really hurt me. WTH, via email Your friend may have done you a favour by ending this relationship. If by ‘friends with benefits’ you mean having sex, this may be problematic. For 12 to 15-year-olds, (and you say that you are in Year 9) the law says that sexual penetration with anyone more than two years older or younger than you is a serious criminal offence. In both examples, the older person could be charged. To talk to someone about…

... “love is sweet?” Turns out it’s kinda true! Scientists found that being in love can actually change our sense of taste. Students were asked to write about their romantic experiences before sampling distilled water disguised as a sports drink. Those who wrote positively about their relationships found the drink tasted sweeter than those who described jealousy or hate. How sweet it is!…

Q I need your help! There’s a guy I’ve been friends with for a while and things have stayed on the same level. We talk most nights and the conversations are about seven-and-a-half on the flirting scale, but there’s one problem – there is this other girl that really fancies him as well, but all they do is hug at parties and that’s it, there has been no progress for about five months! Anyway, I really like this guy but I don’t want to ruin the friendship. We are going to a concert next Friday together so I was going to try and tell him then. What do you think I should do? Sarah A First off, congrats on creating the flirting scale. I had no idea it existed but…

hi hello it’s me, Mel – except you can also call me the FESTIVE FAIRY since I’m here to force you into some holiday cheer for the next five minutes while you read this. Side note: I am now making the office call me the festive fairy. I frickin’ LOVE holiday season. I love the carols in the shopping centres (except when I worked in retail and had to listen to “Jingle Bells” on repeat for hours). I love that I get away with wearing Christmas tree earrings to work. Mostly, I love how everyone seems that little bit happier and more peppy. Oh, and I love presents… I’ve got quite a few beauty buys I’ve been like “hint-hint Santa/Dad/Mum/Sister” about. I like to go big and then drop my…

if you just did a double take at my pic and thought, “Where’s Laura? Who is this chick? I don’t know her!” then you would be right – how observant of you! Well, my name’s Jess and I’m your new Entertainment Writer… hi! So in order for you guys to get to know me a little better, I thought I’d give you a rundown of my fave things, like, ever. My dogs Anyone who knows me even a tiny bit (or anyone who follows me on Instagram, for that matter) knows I’m absolutely obsessed with my three dogs. Luckily for me, my desk buddy Mel shares the same OTT obsession for our canine friends, much to the annoyance of everyone on our side of the office. My three fur babies…