Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2017 i Girlfriend Australia

OK confession time: I’m totally guilty of lurking cute boys in libraries. It all started in Year 11 when my group would head to the public library after school to ‘study’ (read: eat hot chips in the courtyard to pass the time between Period 4 and dinner). We didn’t have Insty, Snapchat or even Facebook yet so scoping out the local talent was legit a matter of seeing them in person (IKR, what). So there was this guy, and he was the resident hottie of our brother school. He wore his pants low on his hips, swung his blazer over one shoulder and gave off serious Dan Humphrey vibes. Given we caught the same bus AND train, I really felt our union was meant to be. By crazy coincidence (insert…

“The worst part is how out of control it makes you feel. When we’re mad, we often do things we later regret.” You mad bro? What’s with everybody being so annoying lately? It’s like you’re surrounded by morons! Except, maybe not. Maybe – and this is gonna sound harsh – the problem could be you. Of course, it could be the moron thing, in which case, hey, at least you’re smarter than everyone? Ahem, anyway… chances are it’s actually because you’re feeling particularly irritable at the moment. You can thank a little thing called your hormones. Those guys love to wreak havoc. Ever notice you can feel extra moody during your period? That’s because any rapid fluctuation in hormones causes fun things like irritability, moodiness and aggression. As you get…

tie-dye is having a major moment this summer and the brighter the colour, the more on-trend. It’s also a cool effect you can get with almost no effort, and every finished bandana is as individual as you are! Just check out these easy steps and you’ll be dye-ing to get yours done! Make It Yourself! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • White cotton• Scissors• Elastic bands• Rubber gloves• DIY tie-dye kit STEP 1 Cut your white cotton into a 50x50cm square and give it a wash to remove any coating. Pinch your square in the middle and pull it up into a tube shape, then tie it in sections with rubber bands. Start with one about 3cm from the top, continuing every 3cm along the fabric. Make sure the bands are as tight as possible. STEP 2…

wide leg pants These pants were made to party! crop top So many styles, so little time. slip dress Take your sleepwear to the streets.…

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scheduling time to get checked out at least once a year is all kinds of healthy, and a great way to prevent Future You from suffering a stack of more serious problems. It isn’t as exciting as having a PLL marathon, but hitting up your local GP on the reg is just as important (probs more actually). Oh, and you don’t have to feel sick to book an appointment either! Pop the following visits in your to-get-checked-out list… Get papped Ah, the dreaded pap smear. It tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) and plays an important part in preventing cervical cancer, so it’s essential – but that doesn’t mean you want to do it. What if we told you it’s not THAT bad. Yes it’s kinda awkward but it’s not painful,…

Lonely With Friends As much as I love my friends, we don’t really share many interests and I constantly feel like I can’t talk to them about things in my life. I also don’t hang out with them after school as they either live too far away or they aren’t allowed out after school. Conflicted Sounds as if you might have outgrown your friends. While you’re waiting for them to catch up, it may be time to make some new friends. There are many places to find friends, like special interest groups aligned with activities like sport and music where you’ll find people with who you have at least one thing in common. You could also consider volunteering in your community – not only are you helping others, but there’s…

THE GF GUY PANEL WHAT DOES THE BRO CODE MEAN TO YOU? Doing the right thing by your friends – it’s not just what you want. Jaxon It’s just the basic rules and guidelines of being a good mate. Sam The Bro Code to me is a set of laws that all bros must follow, laws that have been passed down from the elder bros. Josh You’re the secret keeper, counsellor and are willing to drop everything to support and help your mates. Angus WHAT ARE THE TOP THREE NONNEGOTIABLES ENCOMPASSED IN THE BRO CODE? 1. Never ditch a mate for your girlfriend. 2. If you get told something in confidence it stays a secret. 3. You must never go behind another mate’s back. Jaxon 1. Never ditch the boys…

it’s that time of year again, where you swear you’ll cut the junk food, only to mindlessly reach for that delish box of chocolates 10 minutes later. Sound familiar? Well this year we’ve got you covered with our monthly guide to some totally reachable goals! Watch out 2017, we’re comin’ at ya. JANUARY Save dollas Start packing your lunch. Grabbing some food from the canteen may seem way easier , but when you add it all up over the course of a week/month it’s basically an entire ASOS order. Plus making your own lunch will be heaps healthier as well. FEBRUARY Be mindful Unplug more often. T ake one day a week off social media. If you find you can’t go more than a few hours without sending your pals…

Wassup guys! So I’m sure you guys, like myself, are counting down for CHRISTMAS TIME! I love this time of year, not only for all the free time and presents, but for the food! It’s pretty much a given that every Christmas Day you can find me half-dead somewhere on a couch because once again I’ve eaten way too much and have no self-control. (No regrets.) My other fave part of the silly season is probs watching our editorial coordinator Lucy legit become the IRL version of WIll Ferrell in Elf and go OTT on the office decorations. I don’t think anyone loves Christmas more than her, for real. Just the other day she told the team, “I love wrapping presents! Every year I set up my Christmas wrapping station…

“HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU REALLY LIKE SOMEONE? SOMETIMES WHEN I’M AROUND ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS I GET A FEELING LIKE I HAVE BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHETHER TO ASK HIM OUT OR NOT – WHAT SHOULD I DO?” Ask him out! You never know, he might feel the same way. It sounds scary, but I feel like there’s a lot of times where people don’t say anything and hide their feelings and then nothing ever happens when it could, all you have to do is be vocal about it. “I GET JEALOUS WHEN I SEE MY EX HUGGING AND HOLDING HANDS WITH MY BEST FRIEND. I’M STUCK AND DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO!” Well firstly, your best friend probably shouldn’t be dating your…

ICYMI, the best time of the year is ~finally~ here and with it comes three non-negotiables – beach weather, freedom feels, and 24/7 bestie hangs. Yup, as if you and your OG love needed another excuse to live it up these hols, we’ve put together 10 epic activities that’ll help make this summer the best one yet. 1. DIY your stuff Gigi and Zayn are doing it, and you guys should too. Plus, what says bestie goals like matching monogrammed bomber jackets? Literally nothing. 2. Make an alphabet date list Stuck for activity inspo? Shake up your reg hangs and plan one cool thing to do with each other, per letter – i.e. A = arcade, B = bake-off, C = camping under the stars – and keep going ’til…

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“Pack a fun nail polish for when you’ve used up all your outfit options. A new pop of colour will make your look feel fresh again!” - Cassie “A chic one-piece doubles as a top and saves space in your suitcase. Throw on some cut-offs for serious Kendall vibes!” - Nicole “Sandals are perf for summer beach hol vibes because you can easily take them from day to night. Win!” - Lisa “Defs would recommend a camera, because when you get back you’ll wanna show off all the amazing places you’ve been.” - Malloree “Pack a journal and write down everything you loved about your trip so you can look back on the memories and smile!” - Claire “Holiday MVP: A portable phone charger. Now, you’ll never miss an opportunity…

a side from being kinda awks, a gassy gut can be uncomfortable, painful and srsly stressful. Insert Lola Berry – nutritionist, author and health food enthusiast – who’s here to help us say bye to the bloat-lyf. Ugh, why is this happening? It’s pretty obvs what bloating does to our bodies (soz bodycon dress) but how do you know what’s making your belly blow up like a balloon? “Bloating can be caused by loads of different things, from something you’ve eaten that doesn’t agree with you, to a food intolerance, hormones… even a poor night’s sleep!” Lola says. Yup, it sounds weird, but not all tummy troubles are a result of what we’ve eaten. In fact, according to Lola, what’s going on in the gut is often directly related to…

DISCLAIMER INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE A VISIT TO YOUR GP FOR ANY MEDICAL CONCERN. THE AGE OF CONSENT IS 16 YEARS OLD (17 IN SOME STATES AND 18 UNDER PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES). FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON CONSENT, VISIT GIRLSGOTTAKNOW.COM.AU. NIGHT MOVES I’ve habitually masturbated pretty much every night since I can remember (I’m 16 now). But I don’t do it for sexual pleasure, I do it to fall asleep quickly. I don’t think I’m addicted or anything like that, but I find this habit hard to break. I’m also worried it might affect how I experience sex, or maybe it’s bad for my body? Wondering While it’s best to not be reliant on any one method to help you get to sleep, masturbation won’t harm…

Online Bae My online boyfriend said he wants to meet me in person, but my parents won’t allow it. They say it’s dangerous and they only want him to visit me while they’re there. He’s seen my message telling him my parents’ request, but he hasn’t replied and I’m worried. Ghosted? Your parents are right. One in five young people have chatted to a stranger online and six per cent have met up with a stranger. People can be and say whatever they like when online and your parents could be worried about this guy’s real age. Even if he is who he says he is, you should never meet anyone in real life who you have met online without an adult with you. There are even laws being drawn…

1. Track your spending To suss where the dollarz in your wallet are disappearing to, Lacey suggests using your bank’s online spend tracker. “Some banks let you put each transaction into a category online so you can see the total spend for different areas,” she says. “Make it a habit to do this every month.” If you’re the forgetful type, a quick hack to stop excess spending is to transfer a small amount to a linked account each month that will be your “play money”. When it runs out, that’s it. 2. Chill on the shopping You see a pair of heels online you MUST have (you’ll find an occasion for them, right?) and before you know it you’ve added five items to your cart. Sound familiar? “Add up what…

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chapter 1 I always thought the moment you met the great love of your life would be more like the movies. Not exactly like the movies, obviously, with the slow-mo and the hair blowing in the breeze and the swelling instrumental soundtrack. But I at least thought there would be something, you know? A skipped beat of the heart. A tug at your soul where something inside you goes, “Holy sh*t. There she is. Finally, after all this time, there she is.” There was none of that when Grace Town walked into Mrs. Beady’s afternoon drama class ten minutes late on the second Tuesday of senior year. Grace was the type of person who made an impression on any room she walked into, but not for the kind of reasons…

Can you describe your new album, EVOLution, in three words? Growth, experimental and soul. Oh, that’s interesting! “Soul” could be taken in a couple of different ways, which is good, I guess! How do you come up with the melodies for the songs you’re creating? That’s the fun part for me. When I’m writing a song it’s really just me and one other person in the studio so it’s like we get a dance party to ourselves! I like to start by just jamming and finding new melodies and music, and just kind of experimenting. Then the lyrics usually come when I’m doing that. Clue us in – do you have any rituals that you do before you go on stage and perform? It really depends on the performance. If…

1 Wear around the neck to replace a choker. 2 Forget the belt… 3 Tie it into a top. 4 Clashin’s in fashion!…

I’ve been putting together my own shoots since I was about 10 years old. At that time I never knew what actually went into a fashion editorial but I would style and photograph shoots in my own way and I’d paste them all into my own magazine. Little did I know the actual, very, very long process and all the hard work that goes into making a shoot magic. A lot of my friends say, “Your job is so easy, you just tell models what to wear” and I think to myself, if it was that easy, everyone would be doing it! So I thought I’d give you an insider’s look at what really happens in the photoshoot world. Firstly, we work WAY ahead of time. Right now it’s October…

CAPRICORN CELEBS Sarah Ellen, Meghan Trainor, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson. SPOILER ALERT! You’re bringing your A-game to 2017. And a Capricorn at peak power is a tough act to follow! THE NITTY GRITTY With big-deal Jupiter declaring, “Anything is possible!” you have a hunch this year will be an amazing success. But before you leap into the ring, you need to muscle up mentally. Life can get chaotic and you’ll be thrown the odd curveball. Be prepared and download an app that delivers the support you need. Strategise, set your intentions and design your action plan. LOVE MEMO You have a cool love philosophy. If someone fancies being part of your success story, that’s great! But you aren’t looking to compete, prove yourself or be an arbitrary accessory. Your take-it-or-leave-it…

“NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS IN LIFE, BE GOOD TO PEOPLE. BEING GOOD TO PEOPLE IS A WONDERFUL LEGACY TO LEAVE BEHIND.”Taylor Swift 3 THINGS WE’VE LEARNT FROM KAYLA ITSINES’ INSTAGRAM Can’t stop/won’t stop double tapping alllll the pics on this fitspo kween’s feed? Here are a few of our abs-olute fave Kayla quotes! 1) Inner beauty is bae. “Don’t ever think anything will MAKE you beautiful, because you’re already beautiful. I’ve said this 100 times – the most beautiful people on this earth are beautiful for their personality, their smile, the joy they bring to other people’s lives. It’s not because they have the ‘best’ body or the most beautiful face. They’re beautiful for being THEMSELVES.” 2) Focus on the good feels! “There are SO many bad things you…

NO ACCESS I think there’s something wrong with my vagina – I can only get the tip of a tampon in. I’ve looked in the mirror and instead of a distinct hole I see a red/pinkish muscle thing. I see a smaller hole which could be my vagina, but it’s very small. I can fit my finger in this, but nothing more. Could my vagina be blocked off? Pink part probs I think the tissue you are describing may well be your hymen, a protective layer of skin you are born with that protects the opening of your vagina. Usually it’s very thin and breaks easily with normal activities before you even become sexually active. Then again, some girls have thicker hymens and these may leave a residual rim or…

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so you’re heading to a music festival with your besties? Once you’ve got your outfit, it’s time to think about your beauty game! To celebrate the release of Nintendo 3DS XL in cool new colours, we’ve put together this hot pink beauty look that’s perf for festival season. Get the look Music festivals are THE place to try out a cool new make-up style. This look is super pretty and heaps of fun: STEP 1 Make those eyes stand out with a little eyeshadow magic! Apply a cream coloured shade onto your lids with an eyeshadow brush, then press a shimmery pink shade over the top. STEP 2 A big, bright smile is a must for this look so don’t forget about your lips. For a perfectly pink pout, apply…

this month we did a LOT of squealing in the office. Five per cent was to do with the fact that Justin Bieber announced his Australian tour (whaaaaat?), and the other 95 was beauty-related. When Mal dyed her hair blonde again? Squeals. When Lucy got a fake tan? Lost it. And when Joss received her mecca.com.au loot? It sounded like the entire office scored their own swag (sah much noise). Yep, beauty is pretty freakin’ exciting (#notbiased), which is why being low-key when you see a routine-changing winged eye/mattelip/fishtail braid sometimes isn’t poss. This month I’ve been fangirling on glitter brows, Lily Collins’ bangs and Essence Water. And you? Let me know at girlfriend@pacificmags.com.au. Oh, and P.S. feel free to totally lose it over the next few pages/forevz because yes,…

Hey Liv, your skin is amaze! Any secrets we should know about? Hey GF! Always use SPF during the day. And drink lots of water, especially while you’re travelling, or in winter when it’s really dry. What’s your skincare routine like? I use a Clarisonic brush to remove makeup, followed by a face oil of some sort. What about cleansing? Do you have a go-to, can’t-live-without face wash you use with the Clarisonic? Honestly, I just use a pharmacy brand! As long as I have the Clarisonic, my face gets clean. I also like to finish with Charlotte Tilbury Magic Night Cream and a Chanel under eye cream. Did you ever get pimples when you were younger? Yes, especially during that time of the month. I also try to stay…