Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2021 i It GiRL

The talented Olivia Rodrigo is back on our cover. She's just so awesome that we couldn't resist! This time we investigate her friendship with Taylor Swift and find out just how Olivia went from being Taylor's fan to being her friend. So cool! Also this month, we take a look at ways you can start to make a difference to our planet's future. Make this month the month where you start to do one thing every day to make this world a better place. Whether it be walking to school, turning off lights or to start recycling more - every little bit helps! I try to be as environmentally friendly as much as I can, but I definitely need to stop having such long showers - I just love standing…

SMOOSH IT SMOOSHOS COLOUR CHANGE BALL, $7.99 AVAILABLE AT TOYMATE.COM.AU Smooshos are the squishy ball that fits perfectly in the palm of your hand and changes colour as you squeeze! The soft feel is so satisfying, and perfect for calming and fidgeting. The squishing is so addictive that you won’t be able to stop! LOVE IT KIDI SUPERSTAR DJ, $89.95, AVAILABLE AT BIG W, MYER AND ONLINE RETAILERS Sing, dance, show off your mixing skills, and more with the Kidi SuperStar DJ! This karaoke and DJ mixer includes a microphone, adjustable stand, four games, 30 sound effects and lots more. Plus the colour changing disco lights are very cool! DYE IT TIE & DYE TIE DYE KIT - SUNSET, $24.95, SPORTSGIRL.COM.AU Tie dye fashion is the hottest trend…

IS CHARLI LEAVING TIKTOK? Is this end of Charli D’Amelio on TikTok? The star recently admitted that she doesn’t really like the app anymore and isn’t sure what the future holds for her on the social platform. “It’s extremely difficult to want to do something that people say how much they hate it. It’s hard. It doesn’t feel like it used to, where there were collaborations and fun, and everyone was friends. Now it’s like everyone’s trying to beat each other and it’s like that doesn’t make sense to me,” shared Charli. “That’s not why I started TikTok. I started TikTok because I was making fun videos with my friends and now it’s turning into this whole competition.” LITTLE MIX BABY NEWS Another Little Mix baby is on the way!…

Hi Amelie, can you tell us a bit about yourself? “Hey there! My name is Amelie Anstett, I’m 17 years old and I’m a dancer, actress, model and more!” How did you get your start in the entertainment world? “Like every other kid I tried soccer, gymnastics and nothing really stuck. I started dancing when I was seven and I was like, ‘Wait, I actually kind of like this and I want to keep doing it.’ So I started going to more classes and from there I just fell in love.” You’ve danced on stage with Justin Bieber! We need to know more… “When I was 12 I got the opportunity to dance with Justin through a YouTube contest where you learn the dance and submit the video. Thousands of…

Billie Eilish’s 2020 World Tour was cancelled due to the pandemic, but did you know that the tour would have been as eco-friendly as possible? “The tour is going to be as green as possible. There’s no plastic straws allowed, the fans are going to bring their own water bottles, there’s going to be recycle bins everywhere,” said the star in December 2019. Plus, every venue on the tour was also going to have a ‘Billie Eilish Eco-Village’ where fans can learn about climate change and the importance of making a difference. “Our time is running out. The climate crisis is real,” said Billie. “I COMPOST AT HOME. I’M ALWAYS TAKING OLD BANANA PEELS, EGGSHELLS, COFFEE BEANS, OR WHATEVER IT IS, AND PUTTING THEM IN A COMPOST BIN AND THEN…

SOCIAL CELEBS SELENA GOMEZ Selena has been in the spotlight for so long, she can see the awesome sides of fame and social media, but also the not-so-great sides, too. She reveals she’s been on the end of cyberbullying and that’s so not okay. She says, “I see these young girls, devastated with bullying and not being able to have my voice... It’s like they want to cut to your soul. Imagine all the insecurities that you already feel about yourself and having someone write a paragraph pointing out every little thing - even if it’s just physical.” Aw! A reminder to always be kind when you’re commenting online! OMG! The low-down on text talk Top 5 Apps To Download TRIVIA STAR: TRIVIA GAMES QUIZ (FREE, ITUNES) Are you good…

ALL ABOUT THE... Greyhound • The Greyhound is a breed of dog that was originally bred for hunting. • They are super fast and can reach speeds of 75 kilometres an hour. • They have thin coats so they can get cold easily. Greyhounds that live in cold climates need to wear warm coats. • They are generally a loving breed and are affectionate with people. • They're also generally quiet dogs and are excellent nappers. They're great for small yards and apartments because of their low level energy. Help! I HAVE THREE MICE, TWO OF THEM ARE SISTERS AND THE OTHER ONE IS FROM ANOTHER FAMILY. WHEN I FIRST GOT THEM THEY DIDN'T FIGHT AT ALL, BUT NOW, DURING THE NIGHT I ALWAYS HEAR THEM SQUEAKING AS IF THEY…

LISTEN UP, KATY PERRY FANS! The singer has released her new single, Electric to celebrate Pokémon's 25th anniversary! Katy, who has loved Pokémon ever since she was a little girl, when she played the original video game on her Game Boy, created the track especially for the upcoming Pokémon 25: The Album. “When I visited the Pokémon Café while touring Japan, I got so nostalgic. It took me back to my junior high years,” shared Katy. “So when I got the call to be a part of the 25th anniversary celebration, I was elated.” The video clip for the song is also very cute. It follows Katy and Pikachu as they enjoy nature and reflect on how they have evolved over the years. At one stage during the video the…

Read ALL ABOUT IT! The Boy Who Stepped Through Time by Anna Ciddor When Perry steps into a crumbling ruin while on holiday in France, he is not expecting to be transported back 1700 years to Roman times. While he hunts desperately for a way home, he must blend in as a slave in a grand villa - even if it means eating mice for dinner! As he dodges the perils of Roman life, there is the danger that he will be trapped in the past forever... How To Trick A Twit by Roald Dahl Mr and Mrs Twit love playing tricks. They really are the meanest jokers, and unfortunately they are VERY GOOD at it. But just imagine if you were so good at pranking that you…

MONKEY BUSINESS These photos of Addison, Charli and Billie definitely make us giggle, but these three stars better hope that the wind doesn't change while they're pulling these faces! LOL LOL LOL THIS IS TOO FUNNY! THANKS TO CHLOE FROM SYDNEY, NSW FOR EMAILING THIS TO US! SEND YOUR PICS TO: ITGIRL@NUCLEAR.COM.AU SO RANDOM Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube are banned in China. In your lifetime, you will produce enough saliva to fill two swimming pools Pirates wore earrings because they believed it improved their eyesight WE LOVE TEDDY TOTE BAG, $39.95, SPORTSGIRL, SPORTSGIRL.COM.AU TREND-O-METER HOT Puffer jackets. The cosiest trend to get us through winter. News that Millie Bobby Brown is set to star in the Enola Holmes sequel! Warm banana bread with butter. NOT Trying to sign in to…

LETTER WE LOVE THIS MONTH Dear It GiRL, I always buy my copy of It GiRL after school on the first Friday after it goes on sale. Then when I go home my mum makes me a snack and a milkshake and I relax while I eat and read my mag. I do this every single month and I always look forward to it. It is the best way to end the week and start the weekend. Thanks for making such a cool mag for girls, you will always have a loyal reader in me! EM, 10, BRISBANE, QLD Hi It GiRL, I just wanted to say thank you for making such an awesome mag. It makes me smile every month. NICOLA, 9, VIA EMAIL Dear It GiRL, Your mag…

LONELY DINER One night my family and I went to a local restaurant for dinner. My little brother needed to go to the toilet so my dad took him. While they were gone all our food arrived and mum spilt sauce on her top so she went to clean it off leaving me alone at the table. Then a boy from my class and his family came in and were seated at the table near ours. He came over to say hello to me and said that I must have been really hungry to have ordered so much food! I explained that my family was here too but he just laughed. It was pretty embarrassing! ISABELLA, 10, QLD SHOWER SINGER The bathroom in my house is right next to my…

HARRY’S NORMAL JOB BEFORE FAME Did you know that before he was a famous singer, Harry Styles used to work in a bakery in his hometown in England? Harry started working there when he was 14 years old and his old boss revealed that Harry was the most polite member of staff they ever had and that the customers really took a shine to him. Of course they did! ICARLY RETURNS! If you’re a fan of the original Nickelodeon show, iCarly you’ll be excited to hear that it’s making a comeback! The revival takes place 10 years after the show originally ended, and finds the characters navigating work, love and family in their twenties. We can’t wait to tune in! MILLIE ALMOST QUIT ACTING Before she was famous, Millie Bobby…

FIRST THING YOU DO IN THE MORNING: Check my phone which is terrible! YOUR WEIRDEST QUIRK: I’m very superstitious. YOU’RE ORGANISING A FUN DAY OUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS, WHAT DO YOU PLAN? A beach day if we’re in Florida. YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY DESTINATION: I’d love to go to London or Australia. That would be amazing. THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN SOMEONE SAYS AUSTRALIA: Kangaroos! I don’t know why. Or an accent. YOUR MOST USED EMOJI: I love the little pink hearts YOUR FAVOURITE THING TO EAT FOR BREAKFAST: It changes a lot but I love avocado toast. Right now that’s my main thing.…

PEN HOLDER ALL YOU NEED TO GET YOUR DESK LOOKING PRETTY AND ORGANISED ARE SOME OLD PLASTIC BOTTLES AND COLOURFUL FABRIC… WHAT YOU NEED: □ Fabric □ Scissors □ Ruler □ Stapler □ Water bottles or milk cartons □ Glue WHAT TO DO STEP 1 Peel off the label on the milk cartons or bottles. Determine what height you’d like your pen holder to be. Mark the height with a marker before cutting the carton to the size you have picked. STEP 2 For the fabric, measure the height and width of the carton. Once you have all the dimensions, begin to measure up on the back of your fabric (leave an extra 2cm at the top, bottom and width). STEP 3 Once you have cut out your fabric, practise…

“Fashion is something that speaks without words, and I love that I can use it to express a part of my personality.”DELTA GOODREM D’Amelio Sisters Launch Fashion Range Charli and Dixie D’Amelio have launched their own clothing line called Social Tourist. “We feel like Social Tourist really represents both of us,” said the girls. The sisters also revealed that Dixie’s designs are edgy with dark colours while Charli’s styles are more girly and cute. Check out the range at hollisterco.com Calling all Disney Princess fans! This collector’s edition of lip balms is made up of six tasty Lip Smacker flavours, including cherry, strawberry and coconut. Disney Lip Smacker Set - Disney Princess, $12.99, available at Target, Keep your wet hair off your face and free from kinks with these clever…

SIDE HUSTLE | EP. 1: “START HUSTLING” (SERIES PREMIERE) Jules LeBlanc If you haven’t seen the new Nick show, why not check our the first episode of Side Hustle, here? It follows best friends Lex and Presley and their fun schemes. WHAT’S IN MY BAG? | ANNIE LEBLANC Jules LeBlanc We all love to check out how other girls live... whether it’s a morning routine or a room tour, or even a snoop inside someone’s bag! Have a look inside.... ANNIE LEBLANC - WHO YOU ARE FT. SKY KATZ Jules LeBlanc Now that you know Jules is a singer, you should really check out her music! Jules and her friend, Sky team up for a cool track called Who You Are. It’s catchy! DOUG THE PUG CONTROLS MY DAY |…

1. BUTTERFLIES taste their food by standing on it. Yep, their tastebuds are in their feet! 2. When an EMPEROR PENGUIN lays her egg, she pushes it forward onto her feet with a flip of her tail, never letting it touch the cold sea ice. 3. The RHINOCEROS BEETLE can lift up to 850 times its own weight making it one of the strongest animals in the world. 4. The EMU and the KANGAROO can’t walk backwards. They are featured on Australia’s Coat of Arms to symbolise Australia is moving forward. 5. SNAKES can see through their eyelids. Creepy! 6. It sounds yuck, but REINDEERS eat moss because it contains a chemical that stops their bodies from freezing. 7. POLAR BEARS may be a big animal, but they start out…

THE latest STREAMING Wish Dragon Out now on Netflix Din, a college student with big dreams, and Long, a cynical but all-powerful dragon capable of granting wishes, set off on a hilarious adventure through modern day Shanghai in search of Din's long-lost childhood friend, Lina. Their journey forces them to answer some of life's biggest questions - because when you can wish for anything, you have to decide what really matters. Family Reunion Out now on Netflix When the McKellan family moves from Seattle to Georgia to be closer to their extended family, the transition is a little bumpy! From three-hour church services to the humidity in the Georgia air, the everyday ups and downs are heart stopping one minute and will have you giggling the next! Oh,…

Do you see the glass as half full, or half empty? Are you Miss Positive or Miss Grumbles? Take this quiz to •nd out! 1. MONDAY MORNINGS ARE THE START OF ANOTHER: A) Great week! B) Regular week. C) A long week of school. 2. YOU’RE HAPPY: A) All of the time. B) Most of the time. C) Some of the time. 3. YOU HAVE A BIG FIGHT WITH AN OLD FRIEND, YOU: A) Send a sorry card the next day. B) Hope that it’s forgotten in a few days. C) Leave it, nothing can be done now. 4. YOU PREFER: A) Waking up early, to get more out of your day. B) Getting up whenever you feel like it. C) Sleeping in... until lunch-time! 5. YOUR FRIENDS THINK YOU:…

one Lots of bed pillows not only make your room feel more cosy, but they’re a great way of adding some fun and colour to your space. two Jazz up a regular blanket by asking an adult to help you sew or glue pom poms along the edges of the blanket. three Frame your mirror or window with some pretty fairy lights. four ASK YOUR PARENTS IF YOU CAN PAINT ONE OF YOUR WALLS YOUR FAVOURITE COLOUR. five Grab some blank canvas boards and paints and unleash your inner artist! Once dry, ask an adult to help you hang up your masterpiece! six Personalise your walls by hanging photos or memorabilia (like ticket stubs). You can hang them on a string, pop them into cute cheap frames or pin them to a…

MEET: Arabella FACT FILE AGE: 8 NICKNAME: Bella SIBLINGS: a little sister, Madison PETS: a cat called, Dusty FAVE COLOUR: Baby Pink FAVE TV SHOW: The Baby-Sitters Club FAVE ANIMALS: cats and horses FAVE CELEBRITIES: Taylor Swift, JoJo Siwa and Addison Rae FUN FACTS: • I hate olives and mushrooms • Baking is one of my favourite things to do. I have a sweet tooth • I was seven years old before I lost my first tooth • I collect stickers. I have three scrapbooks filled with stickers and am working on my fourth • I love feeding ducks at parks All About Me AT SCHOOL I don’t like maths, but I like home time and school holidays. I AM OBSESSED WITH YOGA. My mum is a yoga instructor and…

Her new album, Sour. Olivia turned 18 last month, so most of her debut album was written when she was 17 years old. “It’s a really strange age where you’re figuring out so many things: how you want to be treated, love and heartbreak, how you fit into the world and how you relate to other people,” Olivia said. Sour is very much what I was feeling at the time. I needed to write those songs to process those emotions.” Her biggest hope is that people listen to her album and feel a connection to her songs. “Feeling seen is the most important feeling and it’s hard to find sometimes,” said the singer. “I hope people resonate with this album in those ways. That’s my biggest dream as a songwriter.”…

5 Zendaya FACTS (you may not already know!) She likes her pancakes with butter only, no maple syrup! Zendaya hates chipped nail polish! The star says that if your polish chips, then it’s time to take it off. Her favourite flower and smell of all time is the gardenia. She is very superstitious. She loves sleeping and can fall asleep anywhere. FASHION Talk! What makes her feel beautiful when it comes to fashion… “There’s a beauty in not having a style. There’s a beauty in doing what you want and getting to a point where you start dressing for yourself. That’s where I’m at with fashion, I do it for myself. If I like it and if I feel good when I step out the door, then that’s all that…

Cancer JUN 21 - JUL 22 YOU: You love a good mystery, but try not to stick your nose where it doesn't belong. THIS MONTH: Be sure to talk to someone if you're feeling overwhelmed. DESTINY: Time out and some fresh air will help you feel calm and relaxed. FAMOUS CANCER: Perrie Edwards from Little Mix. Her birthday is July 10, 1993. All About Cancer... THEY ARE: Creative, spontaneous, and loving but also a little moody. THEIR PLANET: The moon CANCER FACT: Cancer is the Latin word for crab. CANCER FRIENDS... are devoted friends. They will always be there when their friends need them. Leo JUL 23 - AUG 22 YOU: Haven't been getting along with your sibling lately? It's never too late to make things right. THIS MONTH: A…

Scoot-tastic! The Globber Foldable Flow Scooter is a must-have! It has a triple structured deck design with soft foam grip tape and can support up to 100 kilograms. The handlebar is adjustable to four different heights and has a push button folding system which allows you to easily fold up your scooter. Sounds awesome, right? We think so too so we’re giving two away! Two winners will each receive a Globber Foldable Flow Scooter in white/pink. SAY CHEESE! Are you ready to take great photos and videos of you and your besties? You can do so with the VTech Kidizoom DUO 5.0 duel lens digital camera that you can take anywhere in its matching travel bag. The front and rear lenses can be swapped at the touch of a button,…

JOJO on the hunt for the next big pop group! JoJo Siwa, who got her start on the reality show, Dance Moms, is heading back to TV! The 18-year-old entertainer and her mum, Jessalynn will be out to form the next big pop group in a reality TV series. In The Siwa Dance Pop Revolution, talented kids from around America will go through a series of competitions and performances, in hope to be chosen as part of JoJo's new pop group! “It's going to be absolutely amazing!” shared Jessalyn. Cool! HOT MUSIC GOSS Little Mix CONTINUING AS A TRIO! It was a sad day when Jesy Nelson announced she was leaving Little Mix, but the good news is that the girls are stronger than ever as a three-piece! The group…

Q: WHAT MUSICAL INSTRUMENT IS FOUND IN THE BATHROOM? A: A TUBA TOOTHPASTE. Q: WHAT DO ELVES LEARN IN SCHOOL? A: THE ELF-ABET. Q: WHAT IS A SPACEMAN’S FAVOURITE CHOCOLATE? A: A MARS BAR Q: WHEN DO YOU KNOW WHEN THE MOON HAS HAD ENOUGH TO EAT? A: WHEN IT’S FULL. Q: WHAT DID THE SNOWMAN SAY TO THE CUSTOMER? A: HAVE AN ICE DAY! Q: WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU CROSS A COW WITH A TRAMPOLINE? A: A MILKSHAKE. Q: WHAT DO YOU CALL A RABBIT WITH BEETLES ALL OVER IT? A: BUGS BUNNY. Q: WHAT DO FROGS ORDER WHEN THEY GO TO A RESTAURANT? A: FRENCH FLIES. Q: WHY DID THE LITTLE BIRD GET IN TROUBLE AT SCHOOL? A: BECAUSE HE WAS CAUGHT TWEETING ON A TEST.…