Girls' Life Magazine

It’s your complete guide to a sweet, smart, sparkling 2022! In our Dec/Jan issue, the always inspiring Jayden Bartels dishes on everything from fearlessness to fashion. Plus: All the inspo you need to *sleigh* your style (sorry, had to), the sneaky secret to clear skin, real girls share how they are making a difference in their communities, 80+ fabulous gift ideas for everyone you heart (including your crush) and a v. solid argument against New Year’s resolutions (trust). Order now and we'll keep you shining throughout the season…and into an amazing new year.

XOXO Karen

Girls’ Life Magazine

girlslife.com • WHAT’S TRENDING THIS AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER

Back-to-School Fun and Freebies • Hitting the beach or hitting the books…why not both?

ALL RISE FOR danielle chand • TURNS OUT DREAMS—WHETHER THEY’RE OF HARVARD LAW OR HOLLYWOOD—REALLY DO COME TRUE. EXHIBIT A: THE BREAKOUT STAR OF ELLE.

JOIN A NICHE CLUB, GET A BOOK REC • Sign up for a highly specific activity, and we’ll pair you with your perf read.

Concerts are so back

Real quick: Can Deja Clark give you some life advice? • You’d think the Australian-born creator (with over 7 million followers and her own line with Aéropostale) would have her confidence game on lock. And you’d be right…but it wasn’t always that way.

But First, Jeans • Here’s our simple secret to a so-good school-day fit: Start with denim. Pick your go-to shape, then find the complementary ingredients that make it a whole fashion meal. The caf could never.

Class Act • What if you brought a little drama to your school-day fits? A ruffle here, a hint of shine there. When romantic layers meet sporty basics, it’s the stuff homeroom daydreams are made of. Your BTS lookbook: in these pages.

ARCH SUPPORT • It’s time to build some brows worth raising.

The BROW bosses • Sparse, unruly or just blah? There’s a fix for that.

Thinking Pretty • YOU’VE HEARD OF FIRST-DAY FITS. NOW GET READY FOR FIRST-DAY FACE.

THE FINISHING TOUCHES • (Almost) instant upgrades for mornings when you just need a little more glam.

The low-key things messing with your skin • Turns out acne isn’t always caused by the obvious stuff (looking at you, hormones, genetics and stress). Sometimes, it’s the everyday habits you don’t even notice that can cause clogged pores and unexpected blemishes. And when it comes to solving those pesky pimple producers? We did some skin sleuthing…

Your Acne-Busting Arsenal • OK, so you broke out anyway (it happens). Build your anti-blemish lineup with these face freakout fighters.

YOUR NEXT hair switch-up, FOR YOUR BTS CONSIDERATION • BECAUSE THIS SEMESTER IS JUST BEGGING FOR A STRAND SWAP.

PRESENTING THE ULTIMATE CRUSH BUCKET LIST • With our 10 swoony to-do’s, we’re taking this whole “romanticize your school year” thing to the next level.

IT’S OK TO WAIT ON… • Because there are some romance milestones that you shouldn’t just “check off.”

Is your love life *too* messy? • Holding your hand when we say this: What if they just aren’t worth the drama?

THIS IS WHAT YOUR CRUSH SECRETLY WANTS YOU TO KNOW

Dear Carol

ALLOW US TO INTRODUCE YOUR NEW Bestie • Everyone needs the Taylor to their Belly, the Dionne to their Cher, the Enid to their Wednesday…shall we go on?

Type B girls, THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO (KIND OF) GET IT TOGETHER • For the ones whose brains are always doing ~the most~, these simple habits will help you stay on track.

Are you a Type B girl? • Check 3+ on this list? Welcome to the club, babe.

THIS IS YOUR extracurricular SURVIVAL GUIDE

THE TRUTH ABOUT LIVING WITH OCD • This anxiety disorder affected my daily life...