Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2020 i Girlfriend Australia

Do you ever get wrapped up in something and time seems to fly by? You know, like scrolling through Insta when you promised yourself you’d go to bed? Guilty! When I was growing up, it was The Sims. I’d start playing the game during school hols and before I knew it three hours (or four or five) had passed. I was obsessed! But it was always something I kept to myself because I assumed my friends would think I was daggy for gaming. But now there is an uprising of girl gamers who are killing it – including Ally McLean (you can check out our chat on page 58). It’s thanks to girls like Ally that more of us are willing to admit we are full-blown nerds. And I’m still…

CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 YOUR LUCKY DATES: Jan 5, Feb 1, May 6, Jun 28, Dec 20. SCHOOL STUFF: You could rival Hermione Granger in the academic arena, but even the smartest gals still have lessons to learn. The year ahead is all about buckling down and learning important skills that’ll help you out in years to come. FRIENDS AND FAM: Your social magnetism is going to expand like crazy so expect new friend requests throughout the year. You’ve been on the outs with a family member but this year you will repair the bond and become closer than ever. LURRRVE: Not gonna lie, your love life is a crazy mix of hot chemistry and heartbreak. One minute your DMs are blowing up, the next you’re hitting the…

USING RN Loads of skincare products land on our desks but it takes a lot to earn a spot in our daily routine. The Naturally Serious range is one that ticks all the boxes. Not only is it eco-friendly and natural, but it’s also super effective and gentle on the skin. We all know self-care is important, but sometimes it can feel like just another thing to add to your busy sched. But thanks to this mini essential oil kit, you can instantly achieve those zen vibes on the go. There’s one to energise and one to relax — so whatever your mood, they’ve got you sorted, sis. Ready to have summer skin that’s *literally* good enough to eat? It’s time for a sugar rush. This whipped moisturiser leaves your…

The space buns A top knot is a safe summer option, but double trouble is waaaaay more fun. Get this look by parting the hair down the middle, then wrapping it into two high buns. Secure with bobby pins leaving the ends loose, then spritz with hairspray. For extra fun vibes, zig-zag some metallic clips at the back. SO cute. The Dutchtail braid Sweaty hair, don’t care! A little bit of moisture can actually work to your advantage with this babein’ braid. Part the hair down the middle, then create two Dutch braids down the back of your head. Bring them together at the nape of your neck, then join them together with a fishtail braid. The textured pony Get ready to take your sporty pony to new heights. To…

Forget what the hashtag #nobaddays tells you – we all have shockers sometimes. It can be triggered by a fight with bae, a bad exam mark or even just waking up on the wrong side of the bed that morning for no apparent reason. Oh, and let’s not forget that hormones can send our moods on a total roller coaster, too! On those days where it feels like everything is going wrong, it’s tempting to crawl under your doona and declare today ‘cancelled’. Unfortunately, while there’s no ‘reset’ button, there are some things you can do to turn a bad day around. By doing one of these mood-boosting activities, you can instantly take your day from crappy to happy (or, at least happier!). 1 WATCH FUNNY VIDEOS Research shows…

How many times a day does the word ‘sorry’ fly out of your mouth? Chances are, it’s at least 10 more times than it actually needs to. For many of us girls, apologising is such a deeply ingrained habit that we often don’t even realise we’re doing it. We say ‘sorry’ when we slightly inconvenience someone. We say ‘sorry’ when someone else gets in our way. Heck, we even say ‘sorry’ to inanimate objects when we bump into them! Obvs, there are plenty of occasions where an apology is totally warranted – like when you genuinely hurt someone else or spoil the ending of Stranger Things for a friend (an unforgivable act!). But by throwing the word ‘sorry’ around like confetti, it cheapens it and makes it far less powerful…

1 Ruled by Aries, the first house is about the side of yourself you show the world and the impression you make on others. It’s also linked to leadership, new projects and fresh starts. 2 The Taurus-ruled second house is associated with material possessions. As Destiny’s Child would say, the shoes on your feet, the house you live in, the car you’re drivin’… you get the idea. 3 The third house is all about communication. It affects everything from how you think to how you chat with your girls on WhatsApp and how you get on with siblings (it is ruled by the twin sign Gemini). 4 This Cancer-ruled house sits at the bottom of the zodiac chart, so it’s all about foundation. This includes all those things that ground…

LOUIS TOMLINSON WORLD TOUR VIP EXPERIENCE “Just Hold On” – you could experience Louis Tomlinson’s World Tour like a VIP! 3 X TICKETS TO SEE LOUIS TOMLINSON LIVE IN CONCERT Girlfriend are giving 1 GF reader the chance to WIN tickets to see Louis Tomlinson perform LIVE in Sydney! PLUS, the lucky winner will get to take not 1, but 2 BFFs! PRIZE UP FOR GRABS: ● 3 x tickets to Louis Tomlinson’s World Tour concert in Sydney (April 25, 2020) ● Flights ● 5-star accommodation ● Luxury VIP transfers to show ● $500 spending money TOTAL PRIZE WORTH UP TO $3,000! BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! 2 runners-up will also receive double passes! 1 x runner-up will WIN a double pass to Louis’ Sydney show + 1 x runner-up will…

The family flasher I had my cousin’s one-year-old kid sit on my lap at a family get-together over Christmas and hadn’t noticed she’d undone the straps on my super cute tie-up dress as I was talking away. When I stood up, my dress just fell to the floor and I flashed my boobs and my white thong to my whole family. That was two years ago and I can still picture their horrified faces. It’s fair to say that I’ve never gone braless to a family event since, and my uncle Harry has never been able to look me in the eye ever again! Awkward first time My parents were out for the night, so I got my boyfriend to sneak over once my nine-year-old brother had gone to bed.…

THE GIRL WE LOVE Lana Condor Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo) may have become our eternal crush in To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, but it was the adorable Lara Jean who really won our hearts. That’s why we’re SO pumped to see our girl back in To All The Boys: PS I Still Love You on Netflix in February. Bring it on! LASTS WITH ELIZABETH LAIL We thought we’d never feel more terrified for Elizabeth Lail than in YOU, but she managed to scare the pants off us in Countdown, where she faces her last moments after downloading an ominous app. Here, we chat to the scream queen about some of the lasts in her own life: Last song you listened to? ‘Wild Horses’ by The Rolling Stones.…

How low does your phone battery get before you charge it? A: You get maaaajor anxiety if it gets below 50 per cent, so you always carry a battery pack. B: It sometimes drops below 20 per cent, but you usually get it to a charger before it kicks the bucket. C: Your phone dies at least once a day – you’ve come to terms with it. Where are we most likely to find you on a Sunday arvo? A: Doing all your food prep and planning for the week ahead. B: Getting out and about with friends or fam. C: Horizontal on the couch, binge-watching 13 Reasons Why for the fifth time. You get a bill in the mail (boooo!) Whaddya do with it? A: Pay it immediately, then…

1 Be besties with Lili Reinhart OR have Cole Sprouse as your boyfriend? 2 Have one million followers on Instagram OR $1 million in the bank? 3 Have an entire Sephora store as your makeup collection OR raid Kylie Jenner’s wardrobe? 4 Listen to Billie Eilish OR Ariana Grande on repeat for 12 hours? 5 Give up pizza OR chocolate for a year? 6 Have all of your phone screenshots posted to Instagram OR your private messages shared with your parents? 7 Pop up as a guest star on Stranger Things OR appear in a Shawn Mendes music video? 8 Become the Bachelorette OR compete on Survivor? 9 Spend a day shopping with Selena Gomez OR go on tour with Why Don’t We? 10 Only wear trackies and no makeup…

CEEPING UP WITH CARA GF’s fash ed Paige was lucky enough to score an invitation to travel with Nasty Gal to London to attend one of this year’s hottest parties, hosted by model and actress Cara Delevingne. (I know, we were jealous, too.) Paige spent the week hanging with all our fave influencers from around the globe – think Lottie Moss and Delilah Belle Hamlin – visiting the London sights and drooling over the new Nasty Gal ft. Cara Delevingne collection. To mimic the mega-babe’s style, head to nastygal.com to shop her new collab now. A HAIR-LARIOUS MOMENT Our amazing hair and makeup artist Veronika Moreira had us in stitches on the set of our summer hair shoot, when she pulled a leaf blower out of her car to help…

When we think of #summergoals, there’s one person who immediately springs to mind: Steph Claire Smith. The Keep It Cleaner co-founder, model and influencer is pretty much the epitome of a sunkissed Aussie beach babe. It’s rare to see Steph without her signature bronzed glow and as a Bondi Sands ambassador, she’s mastered the art of the flawless, sunsafe tan. That’s why we asked Steph to share her top tips for self-tanning and achieving a faux glow at home. BEFORE YOUR TAN PREPPING THE SKIN: “Exfoliate prior with a scrub that doesn’t leave you oily, shave the night before and make sure you don’t have any moisturiser on your body other than on those rough or dry patches like your elbows, knees and ankles!” PICKING THE RIGHT COLOUR: “There are…

Let’s face it – failure can be a really sucky feeling. Maybe you worked your butt off on a school assignment and got a less-than-stellar result back. Or you spent hours preparing for an audition or job interview, only to hear a big, fat ‘no’. When you don’t reach the result you were hoping for, it can make you feel disappointed, disheartened and downright pissed. Sometimes, it can even make you want to give up trying altogether! But believe it or not, failure can actually be your best friend. Not the kind of BFF who tells you what you want to hear, but the kind who dishes out tough love to help you become better and stronger. Because failure is an incredibly powerful tool that can actually teach you to…

In case you need a refresher, Tayla Damir first popped onto our radar as one of the 2018 winners of Love Island Australia. While the 23-year-old may not have found lasting love on the show, we fell in love with her bomb AF style, epic travel snaps and her down-to-earth approach to life. Here, Tayla reflects on the age-old questions: is it OK not to have your entire life mapped out? And WTH do you do when you have no idea what path to take? “I recently moved houses and, in the middle of packing, I came across an old memories box. It’s a box I’ve kept filled with trinkets, tickets, letters and meaningful mementos from throughout my younger years. Here, I came across a letter I had written to…

1 HYDRATE! “Before consuming any food, I always have a large glass of water in the morning. I also add Tropeaka Body Bloom to it – it’s an inner-health and beauty powder full of pre-and probiotics.” 2 KEEP IT SIMPLE “I stick to nutrient-dense foods and incorporate at least three different colours within each meal. A healthy diet is just as much about what you do eat as it is about what you don’t eat!” 3 GET THAT ZZZ “Sleep is imperative to reaching your health and fitness goals. Getting into a rhythm as to when you fall asleep and when you wake up, and making sure you stick to it each night, along with finding a way to unwind before bed makes a huge difference.” 4 Make friends with…

Sex and body Answered by Family Planning NSW associate medical director, Dr Clare Boerma. Is it true that if you pee after having sex, it can reduce your chances of getting pregnant? I’m on the Pill but my boyfriend sometimes finishes inside me, and I’m wondering if going to the toilet afterwards is enough to decrease the risk? Lucy* Passing urine after sex won’t reduce your chances of pregnancy. Your urethra (the passage where the urine comes out) is separate from your vagina, and any sperm ejaculated inside are well away from where urine is passed. You may have heard this recommendation in relation to urinary tract infections, as urinating after sex may help prevent these. With typical use the Pill is 93 per cent effective at preventing…

Your boobs aren’t just made of fat! They’re actually a complex system made up of glands and ducts, muscle, fibrous tissues and, obvs, your nipples. We’re actually the only primates with permanent breasts. While we get ours before puberty and they grow and change throughout our lives, our monkey relatives only grow them during pregnancy. Wild, right!? Research shows that about six per cent of the population has a third nipple with breast tissue — and these can even lactate and get sensitive during their periods!…

LOOKING FOR ALASKA BY JOHN GREEN So, you’ve devoured the show, why not read the book? Written by the author of The Fault In Our Stars, it tells the story of Miles Halter, whose life is changed when he starts at Culver Creek boarding school and meets the gorgeous and complex Alaska. OUT NOW HOW TO ADULT BY ANNA BLACKIE Whether you’re a teen on the cusp of adulthood or are thinking about moving out of home soon, you need this hilarious guide in your life. From doing your taxes and changing a tyre to asking for a raise, it’s packed with everything an ‘adult’ should know to survive. OUT IN JANUARY…

Meet your 25 under 25 Here at Girlfriend, we believe being young doesn’t mean you can’t make big things happen. Bold and badass girls have the power to change the world – and they’re not letting anything stand in their way. That’s why we’ve hand-picked some of Australia’s most incredible young women across activism, entertainment, arts, science, sport, business and more. These are the 25 inspiring game changers, girl bosses and creatives who should be on your radar. Kirsten Banks, 22 Astrophysicist and science communicator @astrokirsten Soon to be Dr Kirsten, this proud Wiradjuri woman is challenging stereotypes of what it means to be a scientist. Where does your love of space come from? The first time I remember being inspired by space and astronomy was when I was in…

CUTE CASES Remember in primary school when buying a fresh pencil case was the most exciting part of the year? Channel those vibes by treating yourself to a pretty new pouch to carry your stationery. NEW YEAR, NEW VIBES Kick 2020 off on a positive note with these adorbs calendars. Not only will they keep you on track with your study schedule, they’ll brighten up your day (and desk!). ADD SOME SOLE ‘School shoes’ and ‘stylish’ aren’t two things you’d normally use in the same sentence. But these cool kicks prove that black leather can be anything but boring. Lace ’em up and add some serious street cred to your school look. TIE IT UP Are strict uniform rules cramping your style? Add a little touch of fun without landing…

HIS SASSY ATTITUDE There’s a reason they call him ‘Louis the sass-master from Doncaster.’ His one-liners are nothing short of iconic! HIS CHARITY WORK He supports some really important causes, such as cancer research, Alzheimer’s care and children’s rights. HIS HEDGEHOG SMILE If you don’t see the similarity, there’s something wrong. HIS TATTOOS He had 39 of ‘em at last count and they’re all freaking cool! HIS VOICE OK, so this one is obvious. But we could listen to that charming accent or velvety singing voice all day long. HIS LOVE FOR HIS FAMILY He’d do anything for the people he loves. That’s what makes him beautiful!…

YOU ARE... THE TANNING COMMITMENT-PHOBE You’re OK with casually dating your tan, but you don’t wanna make things official. Or, your social calendar is cray as last minute events pop up all the time: and you’re like, “Crap, I haven’t done my tan!” Bondi Sands GLO ($17.95) has got you, girl. This transfer-resistant product gives an instant, goddess glow just for the night, and easily washes off with soap and water. YOU ARE... A TANNING ADDICT Let’s face it: you could basically tan with your eyes closed, so you don’t need to see where it’s going onto the skin. Bondi Sands Aero ($24.95) will be your new BFF. This aerated foaming mist goes on clear but leaves you with a deep, long-lasting, bronzed glow. Oh yeah, and the…

Feeling bored AF this school holidays? You *could* binge-watch Euphoria for the 10th time or stalk your crush on Insta or take a Buzzfeed quiz on what kind of doughnut you are (strawberry, obvs). OR, you could get your girls together, pop on some tunes and get your DIY on. Not only do you get to flex your creative muscle, but you’ll make something magical you can proudly display (or eat!). Presenter Jacqui Pix from the Seven TV series Get Arty shares three awesome craft projects you can try these hols. RAINBOW TOAST Not only is this breakfast super insta-worthy, it’s healthy too! What you’ll need: ● Toast ● Cream cheese ● Assorted fruit ● Mint ● Food colouring ● Sprinkles 1 Start by colouring your cream cheese with about…

“You’ve got to experience failure to understand that you can survive it.” TINA FEY “Learn from every mistake, because every experience, particularly your mistakes, is there to teach you and force you into being who you are.” OPRAH WINFREY “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default.” J. K. ROWLING “The reality is: sometimes you lose. And you’re never too good to lose. You’re never too big to lose. You’re never too smart to lose. It happens.” BEYONCÉ…

1 PICK A TIME AND PLACE Your study place should be quiet, comfortable and distraction-free. Decide if you work better in the morning or evening and stick to it. 2 SET YOUR GOALS It’s hard to improve when you don’t have anything to aim for, so work out exactly what you want out of the year. For example, you might want to get a minimum of Bs for all your classes. 3 DISCOVER YOUR LEARNING STYLE Not everyone works in the same way. You might learn better from writing things down repeatedly, or you could turn the facts into the lyrics of your fave song so you don’t forget them! 4 TAKE BREAKS Nah, we don’t mean rewatching an entire ep of Stranger Things. But if you’re feeling tired or…

POUR IT UP Healthy, delicious smoothies are our go-to for summer, but it can be super exxy to buy them from a cafe or juice bar. Plus, those paper cups and plastic straws ain’t great for the environment. The solution? Grab yourself a reusable smoothie cup! This handy bottle will keep your smoothie cold and is 100 per cent leak-proof, so no nasty spills in your bag. WHAT A SNACK Snacks are life, but sometimes a boring muesli bar and apple just ain’t gonna cut it. But there are a few Aussie brands that make it easy to level up your healthy school snack collection. Our faves? Keep It Cleaner’s protein bliss balls, The Daily Bar’s superfood bars and Nutty Bruce’s peanut nut butter bars. IN FULL BLOOM Co-founded by…

WEAR THE RIGHT BRA Rocking the wrong bra can lead to drooping and sagging over time and be seriously uncomfortable or even painful. Book in for a proper fitting by an expert at a store such as Bras N Things or David Jones, so they can help you find the exact right size for you. BOUNCE-PROOF YOUR BOOBS Wearing the right type and size of bra is especially important when you’re working out. Studies show that unsupported breasts move up and down as much as 12cm during high-impact exercise — and all of that bounce can seriously hurt your neck, back and boobs! It’s really important to wear a sports bra created for your activity. FEEL YOURSELF UP Yep, we’re officially giving you permission to get intimate with yourself. While…

DO: Ask yourself these Qs first: Am I comfortable? And do I want to do this? Does this other person want my nudes? Do I know the person IRL? Are they around the same age as me? The answer to all of these must be a resounding ‘yes’ if you’re going to proceed. DON’T: Send nudes via messaging apps like Facebook, Instagram DMs or email. It’s far too easy for them to be seen by prying eyes. DO: Use an encrypted app like Snapchat to send the pics, as they’ll disappear after being viewed and you’ll be notified if the recipient has taken a screenshot. DO: Document via text or messaging your ground rules on how you’re going to share the snaps and who you give permission to view them.…

You got MOSTLY As: FULLY FLEDGED ADULT Girl, you’ve got this adulting thing down pat! You’re mature, driven and supremely organised. Just remember to let your hair down and have some fun, too! You got MOSTLY Bs: A WORK IN PROGRESS In some ways, you’ve totally got your life together. In others, you feel like you’re basically holding it together with a paperclip. And that’s totally fine! Be proud of yourself for your strengths, while working on getting more organised in other areas. You got MOSTLY Cs: KID AT HEART Some may call you a human hurricane, but you’re too busy daydreaming about big ideas to get caught up in the mundane, small stuff. You’ll get it together one day, but until then you’re having fun trying.…