Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2020 i It GiRL

Hi friends, Can you believe Christmas is next month? I mean, I feel like it was March and then the next few months were a blur because of COVID and now we're counting down to Christmas - it's nuts! Anyway, the trusty team at It GiRL headquarters are always prepared and have put together another fabulous Christmas Wish List. It starts on page 27, so flip over and check it out 'cause there's still time to get your requests in! Also this month, we FINALLY are able to introduce to you our 2020 Fujifilm instax It GiRL cover star, Mary! She is so much fun to be around, we became friends instantly and had so much fun making TikTok videos inbetween takes at her photo shoot (which she totally nailed…

one Surprise her with a trip to Hollywood so she can spend a day on the set of her favourite TV show. two Organise a shopping spree where she has two hours to buy as many things as she possibly can. three Buy her that cute little pet she’s been dreaming of calling her own. 4 INVITE HER FAVOURITE SINGER TO COME AND PERFORM AT HER NEXT BIRTHDAY PARTY. five  Take her, and all your closest pals, to Disneyland for a whole week! 6 Get her a jumping castle, a fairy floss machine and a unicorn (of course!) for both of you to enjoy on the weekends. seven Organise a fun pamper day where you sit on big cushions eat yummy snacks, and give each other relaxing face masks. 8 GIVE HER…

SOPHIE WAS A FASHIONISTA! The Baby-Sitters Club actress, Sophie Grace remembers the interesting fashion style she had when she was a little girl. “If my mum tried to set an outfit for me, I would be like, ‘No, I’m not wearing that,’ and then I would pick the wackiest outfit possible! I’d wear bathing suits as shirts, skirts as shirts!” Wow, sounds like she liked to experiment which is so cool! SABRINA TO PLAY MUSICAL ALICE Sabrina Carpenter is set to play Alice in the new musical movie version of Alice In Wonderland. The new movie, which will be on Netflix will simply be called, Alice and will be a modern day version of the story. Sounds like another movie to add to the must-watch list! JENNA HAS WRITTEN A…

Stocking STUFFERS Crayola Doodle Scents Washable markers that smell like things such as Buttered Popcorn or Pepperoni Pizza! $12, kmart.com.au Rainbow Jellies - Surprise Creation Kit Mix and match faces, hair and glittery rainbow jelly to make a unique creation, $29.99, Available from Big W, Kmart, Target and toy retailers. Being Brave Girls Affirmation Cards Designed to help you build inner-strength and banish negative self-talk! $39.99, thebeingbravegirls.com/shop Budz Squishies Squishies that are almost too cute to squish! $12.95, smiggle.com.au Oh Flossy Deluxe Make Up Set Make up that is made for kids and still looks good! $54.95, ohflossy.com Toys & GAMES LEGO Friends Summer Fun Water Park Use your construction skills to build an awesome water park that even has a splash bucket! $139, kmart.com.au Vtech Myla’s Sparkling Friends Cute…

SOCIAL CELEBS JENNA ORTEGA Actress Jenna Ortega is known for her social media accounts, often posting cute snaps in some gorgeous outfits and at awesome places! But did you know Jenna actually became famous after being spotted on social media? “Well I grew up on social media,” she says, “That’s how I became an actress in the first place. I was discovered on Facebook.” How cool is that? Jenna is also very aware of the social media world. “I feel like there’s definitely a lot of positive things that come from social media but I also think it’s very damaging to your mental health.” she says. @jennaortega WWW.ITGIRL-TECHHEAD.COM.AU OMG! The low-down on text talk Don’t know your OMGs from your BRBs? This guide will have you texting like a pro…

FULL OF SURPRISES! Discover the most fabulous surprises with Rainbocorns Big Hair Surprise! Hatch open the giant egg to meet the biggest Rainbocorn with the most hair yet! There are over 30 layers of surprises which include accessories and temporary tattoos, plus there are three Big Hair Boo-boocorns to collect - Glam Gam, Pam-Purr, and Mo! We have four Rainbocorns Big Hair Surprises to give away. Living the Dream! How would you like to be a Celebrity Chef, Fashion Icon, or Social Media Star? Now you can live the dream of all three in the Pixel Stars Dreamhouse! This digital game will transport you into a pocket-sized dollhouse complete with interactive characters and environments to match your mood and personal style - you can even adopt a pet! We have…

Just Jeremy! WE CHAT TO, JEREMY SHADA WHO STARS AS REGGIE IN THE AWESOME NEW NETFLIX SHOW, JULIE AND THE PHANTOMS... TAKE A LOOK! WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO THIS SHOW AND YOUR CHARACTER, REGGIE? “One of the themes in the script was the idea of forming a chosen family. Reggie, Luke and Alex all struggle to fit in in their own way, but they have chosen each other, and together they form this band, this family. I love that they for brotherhood through music. They'r technically related, but they bascially become brothers through music.” TELL US ABOUT YOUR AUDITION FOR THE SHOW “I sang and played Young Blood Seconds of Summer. I also play in an alternative pop-punk band, so I tried to bring that same energy I have when…

FAST FACTS ABOUT... Shawn Mendes • His full name is actually Shawn Peter Raul Mendes • He was born in Pickering, Canada on the 8th of August, 1998 • He is half Portuguese. He created the official World Cup song for Portugal in 2018. • His first album, Handwritten, went straight to number one. • He is a huge Harry Potter fan and had a crush on Hermione • Follow him: @shawnmendes Music MASH UP Dove Cameron has opened up about her songwriting process. The actress and singer spoke about what she does when she gets a song idea. “If an idea strikes for a song, I use the Voice Memos app within my phone. That doesn't happen very often, where a melody will come to me and I'm like,…

1 When you get together, you usually: a Watch movies and chill out b Listen to music and dance c Go outside and do stuff like ride your bikes together 2 At school, you both look forward to: a Lunch b Sport day c Art class 3 You both love snacking on: a Pizza b Chips c Ice cream 4 You both love wearing: a Thongs b Sneakers c Sandals 5 You both prefer to wear your hair: a Out and loose b Up in a ponytail c In a bun or braid 6 You guys are best described as: a Easygoing b Funny c The same 7 Your dream holiday is: a Hollywood b Paris c Hawaii 8 You like to write letters in: a Whatever b Textas c…

STARBUCKS LOVERS ! What’s the one thing most celebrities have in common? They love tasty treats from Starbucks! Check out some of our fave stars who have been spotted sipping out of a Starbucks cup! SO RANDOM The planet Pluto was named by an 11-year-old girl called, Venetia Burney Hippos can get sunburn, so when they sweat, the pigment in their sweat works as a sunscreen Toe wrestling is a national sport in Britain WE LOVE LILAC DUFFLE BAG, $39.95, SPORTSGIRL, SPORTSGIRL.COM.AU TREND-O- METER HOT HOT Our cover star, Mary. She really is so cool! Seeing all the Christmas decorations in stores. Fun! The countdown to the summer holidays has officially begun! NOT NOT Not being able to visit family interstate. So sad. Trying to call your fave radio station…

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What made you decide to enter our 2020 Fujifilm instax cover star comp? “I only entered because I wanted to win a camera! I never imagined I would actually win to be the cover star!” How did you feel when you found out you had won? “I felt so happy! I was so excited and over the moon that I started to cry.” How did you celebrate? “My family and I went to our favourite Indian restaurant.” How long did you work on your competition entry? “At first I was working on a few different drafts, but then I finally chose one that I liked best. The whole process took me around two days.” Just as you were picked as the winner, COVID restrictions happened and your cover shoot had…

If some of your party guests are meeting each other for the first time, why not make it totally interactive and mix up your groups when the games begin? A fun party is the perfect place to make new friendships! PREPARATION Make invitations in the shape of a guitar (use cardboard) and jot down the party deets at the back (include: address, date, time, RSVP, dress code and contact details). Or, you can also pop your invites into empty CD cases (your parents should have some!) as the album cover. Why not find a cool pic of your fave rock star and print it out along with the deets? Cool! Get the look with cool wigs, glitter make-up and party sequins. Rock out! ON ARRIVAL… Set out a few disposable…

DIANA MAKES A NEW DRESS FOR BIRTHDAY - COOL DIY IDEAS Love, Diana Diana and her dad are going to a birthday party... but what will she wear? A regular dress is not an option, so check out the cool DIY outfits Diana creates! DIANA ROMA AND THEIR FUNNY KITTEN Love, Diana One day as Diana is playing outside, she finds a stray kitten! Her family lets her take the kitty inside, and we get to see all the cute things it does with Diana and Roma. DIANA AND ROMA PRETEND TO BE KIDDING EACH OTHER Love, Diana These siblings play the hilarious practical jokes on one another - as they dream up new ways to catch each other out and win the prank war! Which is your fave? DIANA…

ALL ABOUT THE... Sugar Glider • Sugar Gliders are found in Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. They are marsupials like a kangaroo or wombat. • They get their name from their love of sweet food, and their ability to glide from tree to tree using the webbed area between their body and back legs, along with their tail. • They are palm-sized possums that can glide half the length of a soccer pitch in one trip. • They are very social animals and enjoy the company of people. Help! MY DOG IS A SIX-YEAR-OLD LABRADOR AND LATELY SHE'S BEEN THIRSTY ALL THE TIME. SHE CAN DRINK UP TO SIX BOWLS OF WATER AND IN THE PAST WOULD ONLY DRINK TWO. SHE HAS ALSO BEEN A BIT LAZY LATELY. SHOULD…

THE latest STREAMING BLACKPINK: Light Up The Sky Out Now on Netflix Listen up, BLINKs, this documentary tells the story of your favourite South Korean girl group, Blackpink and their rise to fame. It's an ultimate behind-the-scenes peek into the world of one of the most successful and popular K-pop girl groups, and a chance to take a closer look at the four members, Jisoo, Jennie, Rose and Lisa. If you're a fan of the group, then this is a must-watch! A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting Out now on Netflix When Kelly agrees to babysit Jacob on Halloween, the last thing she expects is to be recruited into an international secret society of babysitters who protect kids with special powers from monsters. In order to keep Jacob…

Read ALL ABOUT IT! Andy and Terry have added 13 new levels to their treehouse and now it's even more out of this world than before! There's a soap bubble blaster, a time-wasting level, a toilet paper factory, a super long legs level, an extraterrestrial observation centre and the best bookshop-in-atreehouse-in-a-tree-ina-forest-in-a-book in the whole world! Phew! It's Jesse's first day of school and he's already got three problems: 1) Mrs. Leeman is his teacher and she's ancient. 2) He may have accidentally been voted School Captain. 3) He has somehow lost his Grade Six jersey. Yikes. Surely things can only get better from here? Jesse will have you giggling as he navigates the rites and rituals of Grade Six. This book is basically about everything. Ever wondered how we got…

TWIST IT TWISTY PETZ BEAUTY, $12.99, FROM BIG W, KMART, TARGET AND ALL GOOD TOY STORES Glam make up and accessories all in one! Twisty Petz Beauty have a mini compact in the middle of the body bead which reveals a shimmery scented lip gloss, sparkly body glitter, perfume or cute nail decals. There are 10 of these cuties to collect! BUBBLE IT GIANT GAZILLION BUBBLES INCREDIBUBBLE WAND, $24.99, FROM ALL GOOD TOY STORES The Giant Gazillion Bubbles Incredibubble Wand makes blowing bubbles so much fun! It’s designed to make giant bright and colourful bubbles that will keep your entertained for hours. Definitely a must for the summer holidays! PLAY IT UNO, $45, BIG W This game is a classic! Players take turns matching a card in their hand with…

ADDISON TALKS POSITIVITY Addison Rae shares how she manages to keep such a positive outlook on life. “Maintaining a positive outlook is something that takes a lot of work, and just reminding yourself that you are the way you are for a reason” she said. “It’s definitely not easy at all times because there is negativity and there are hate comments and people that are just looking to bring you down. But at the end of the day, it’s just really about positivity and being happy and loving who you are and embracing that.” MILLIE NEARLY QUIT ACTING Millie Bobby Brown recently opened up about almost quitting acting after not getting a role on a television show she auditioned for. “This industry is just full of rejection, 24/7. You get…

Colour: Blue/Purple Animal: Cat TV Show: Stranger Things Movie: Back To The Future and Enola Social Media: TikTok Shop: Ghanda and Supré Meal: Pad Thai Junk Food: Ferrero Rocher thought it was going to be? “It was everything I thought it was going to be and more! The photographer was great and I had lots of support from Roxy and the It GiRL team.” What advice do you have for anyone who is considering entering our 2021 Fujifilm instax Cover Star comp? “Do it because you never know, you might just win! Also, believe in yourself, try something different and don’t be afraid to ask for help.” “I love the FUJIFILM INSTAX CAMERA! MY FAVOURITE little THING ABOUT IT IS THAT IT HAS A MIRROR ON IT SO YOU CAN…

The Celestron Astro Master 70AZ Refractor Telescope is portable, easy to assemble and will give you bright, clear images of the moon and planets. It’s an easy way to observe the belts and moons of Jupiter, rings of Saturn, and craters on the moon, and the perfect way to stargaze! To enter, turn to page 63 and fill out the official entry coupon. Entries close December 17, 2020.…

“To be able to pull of a slime green hair colour is really fun. I looked like Oscar the Grouch. That was one of my favourite hair looks.”KATY PERRY Go boho this spring! Show off your laid-back vibe with a floral headband, which is simply perfect for the warmer weather. It works with any hair type and adds a girly, hippy touch to your look with very little effort. The bohemian look is always a fun trend to try, so pop some flowers in your hair, a smile on your face and spread some positive sunshine vibes! Both pretty and practical, this headband is a must before any pamper session. Sportsgirl Rainbow Beauty Headband, $12.95, Sportsgirl,sportsgirl.com.au For an easy, glam mani, simply stick on these shiny false nails! ILY 24…

Sagittarius NOV 22 - DEC 21 YOU: You’ve been putting in the hard work at school, your report card should reflect that. THIS MONTH: Keep that secret to yourself 'cause your friend is totally counting on you. DESTINY: Putting in extra effort for someone means a surprise is in store for you. FAMOUS SAGITTARIUS: Laura Marano All about Sagittarius... THEY ARE: Giving, witty and a little bit blunt. THEIR PLANET: Jupiter SAGITTARIUS FACT: Your lucky stones are Amethyst and Topaz. SAGITTARIUS FRIENDS... Are uplifting and spread happiness amongst their friends. Capricorn DEC 22 - JAN 19 YOU: Having issues at school? Sort them out ASAP with your teacher or parents. THIS MONTH: Have fun with pals, but remember not to take jokes too far. DESTINY: Life may be slightly chaotic…

AT THE Movies Combat Wombat Maggie Diggins, a wombat turned Wonder Woman, unintentionally becomes the city's superhero after she saves a rookie superhero sugar glider from certain doom. However, not everyone is happy to welcome this newcomer and she soon finds herself ruffling the feathers of the previous town superhero, Flightless Feather. Then when crimes mysteriously increase, Maggie joins forces with her new flying-fox sidekick, Sweetie to uncover the truth and save her city. NEW ON DVD My Adventures With Santa Christmas in the Nolan household is not what it used to be. Instead of a joyous family gathering, they are spending this holiday apart. On a last-minute shopping trip with Dad, the family enters an enchanted store only to discover a dazzling snow globe with magical powers. Suddenly the…

THE BOOK IS THE 10TH ONE IN THE SERIES, AND 130 STORIES IS PRETTY TALL, IS THE TREEHOUSE GOING TO GET TALLER? “Well it seems to keep growing every year. It’s been 10 years now and the nature of the treehouse is that anything can happen and anything is possible, so it’s not hard to come up with another 13 levels for each book. There is no end in sight, although we did start with 13 levels and we’re pretty close to 13 books so that kind of feels like a natural place to stop building if we ever get sick of it. And if, of course, our readers ever get sick of it, which we haven’t got any indication of yet!” DID YOU HAVE A TREEHOUSE GROWING UP? “I…