Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2015 i It GiRL

Hi girls, I’m sure you’ve already noticed this issue is all about besties. From our BFF cover stars to our bestie wish list, we’ve got it covered! A girl can have never have too many friends but we’ve all got that one (or two or three!) that are extra special – our besties! They’re the ones who stick by us through the tough times, celebrate all our happy moments and the ones who we are so comfortable to be around that we can be completely honest and silly with. My bestie is pretty special. We’re complete opposites when it comes to some things (she loves winter and I love summer) but with other things we’re exactly the same (we’re both obsessed with Taylor Swift and love shopping). What makes her…

FACT FILE AGE: 10 BIRTHDAY: March 24, 2005 NICKNAMES: Lil, Lilster, Lilypad SIBLINGS: My older brother, Oliver PETS: A dog called Lulu FAVE MOVIE: Grease FAVE SINGER: Taylor Swift FAVE TV SHOW: Girl Meets World FUN FACTS: I only eat the icing off cupcakes, sometimes I snort when I laugh, I fainted when I had my ears pierced and I can’t live without my mum. all about me THE THINGS I ENJOY MOST AT SCHOOL are hanging out with my friends and choir practice. What I don’t like about school is that we don’t have a canteen! I PLAY FOR OUR SCHOOL NETBALL TEAM WITH MY FRIENDS IN YEAR FIVE. We are called ‘Water Street.’ This is the first year we’ve all played together so we don’t win many games,…

LOUIS TOMLINSON IS GOING TO BE A DAD! We all heard the rumours but didn’t believe them until Louis confirmed them himself. It’s hard to imagine but the rumours are in fact true - Louis Tomlinson is going to be a dad! The band were on the show, Good Morning America to perform their new single, ‘Drag Me Down’ and when asked if the rumours were true, Louis said yes! “Obviously, it’s a very exciting time,” he said. Congratulations, Louis! DEMI IS ANTI-BULLYING! High-school was tough for Demi Lovato.“People would write hate petitions about me and send them around to be signed,” she recalls. Now, she’s an ambassador for anti-bullying efforts. “It needs to stop,” she says. ANIMATED DESCENDANTS! Good news Descendants fans! The movie was so popular that Disney…

MY FAVE PIZZA TOPPING IS: “Ham and pineapple.” A WORD I SAY A LOT IS: “I always say the word ‘amazing.’” MY WORST HABIT IS: “It would be that I’m a perfectionist.” IF I WAS A CARTOON CHARACTER, I WOULD BE: “Jessica Rabbit from the movie, Who Framed Roger Rabbit.” I AM CURRENTLY OBSESSED WITH: “Pinterest!” THE LAST THING I ATE WAS: “An avocado.” THE PERSON I WOULD WANT TO PLAY ME IN A MOVIE ABOUT MY LIFE WOULD BE: “Rachel McAdams.” WHAT’S THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN: “Chase your dreams no matter what somebody tells you. Never give up because you truly don’t know how close success is.” THE LAST TIME I WAS STAR STRUCK WAS: “When I went on Dancing With The Stars!” I WISH I: “Could…

BESTIES AT FIRST SIGHT Girl Meets World stars, Rowan Blanchard and Sabrina Carpenter play best friends on-screen, but did you know that they’re also besties in real life? It’s true! The girls met at an audition for Girl Meets World and have been inseparable ever since. “The first time I met Sabrina I was actually in one of the final auditions for Girl Meets World. She was one of the final people up for Maya, and I was the only Riley there” remembers Rowan. “My first impression of Sabrina was how kind and sweet she was. She wasn’t competitive like some of the other girls, just real and genuine.” Turns out Sabrina thought Rowan was just as awesome. “My first impression of Rowan was just that she was adorable.”she reveals.…

BOHO BABE ON LOVING THE HIPPIE LOOK... “Don’t worry, be hippie. I used to write it on my wall at home. I’m quite happy and I like ‘peace’ and that kind of thing. Whenever I say it, it just makes me feel better.” A TOUCH OF PUNK... “I like Madonna’s style when she was quite punk.” SHE’S INSPIRED BY HER MUM... “I like high-waisted jeans and high-waisted denim skirts, I like crop tops, and whenever I look at pictures of me as a baby with my mum, I just think everything she wears is amazing. I’m obsessed with the stuff my mum used to wear.” GET HER LOOK Take a leaf out of Perrie’s book with these bits and pieces... PERRIE’S Beauty Bag “There are a few ways to look…

WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT NOW THAT IT’S SPRING? A Having backyard picnics with your besties B Weekend shopping sprees C Giving your bedroom a fresh makeover D Riding your bike down to the park HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? A Cute – you love girly accessories’ B Cool – you love all the hottest trends C Unique – you give each outfit your own twist D Casual – you wear whatever is lying around and is comfy WHOSE FASHION SENSE DO YOU LIKE THE BEST? A Taylor Swift B Bella Thorne C Zendaya D Katy Perry WHAT’S YOUR FAVE FLICK? A Pitch Perfect B Blended C Cinderella D Minions HOW IMPORTANT IS FASHION TO YOU? A Very important B Extremely important C Pretty important D Not that…

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ALL THE LATEST DVDS Barely Lethal Out September 16 A teenage special ops agent yearning for a normal teen life fakes her own death and enrolls as an exchange student in a typical American high school. She quickly learns that being a “normal” teenager can be more difficult than being an international spy! The Book Of Life Out September 23 In the Mexican town of San Angel, Manolo, Maria and Joaquin have been friends ever since childhood. Although their lives have taken different paths, one thing remains the same: Manolo and Joaquin both want to marry the beautiful Maria. Lucky Dog Out Now Travis is a divorced father of two, dedicated to his kids, his job and his dog, Lucky, who tends to be a bit overprotective. When Travis begins…

MOVIE AND TV STAR! Does Dove Cameron prefer working on TV shows or movies? “They are very different beasts,” she says. “I always say that film is like running a marathon and TV is like going to the gym. TV is nine to five, five days a week and you keep up the same schedule. It's fast paced." So, what about movies? “With film you have to pace yourself and you never know what's coming,” Dove explains. “It can be 17 hour days or four hours days. It can be four days a week or seven days a week.” So, which one does she prefer? “They’re both amazing for different reasons and I really would love to do both and hope to do both for the rest of my life.”…

TEARAWAY UNFOLDED PS4 When it first appeared on the PlayStation Vita, Tearaway was unlike any game we had ever played before. On the surface it seemed like an everyday 3D platforming adventure game, but when you started to look closer all these incredibly inventive new experiences started to appear. For starters, the star of the game is a piece of mail. A letter. Well kind of… it’s a piece of paper that has taken a human shape, so that it can move around the world. The hero – either Aoki or Lota depending on whether you chose to play as a boy or a girl – can fold themselves into new shapes, like a ball, to get past certain areas. But even beyond that, the entire environment is created from…

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Q: WHY CAN’T YOU GIVE ELSA A BALLOON? A: BECAUSE SHE WILL LET IT GO. Q: WHAT DID ONE PENCIL SAY TO THE OTHER PENCIL? A: YOU’RE LOOKING SHARP! Q: WHY DID THE PICTURE GO TO JAIL? A: BECAUSE IT WAS FRAMED. Q: WHERE DO BEES GO TO THE BATHROOM? A: AT THE BP STATION! Q: WHO EARNS A LIVING BY DRIVING THEIR CUSTOMERS AWAY? A: TAXI DRIVERS! Q: WHAT HAPPENED TO THE DOG THAT SWALLOWED A FIREFLY? A: IT BARKED WITH DELIGHT! Q: WHAT BOW CAN’T BE TIED? A: A RAINBOW. Q: WHAT DO YOU SAY WHEN YOU LOSE AT A WII GAME? A:I WANT A WII-MATCH! Q: WHAT HAS ONE HEAD, ONE FOOT AND FOUR LEGS? A: A BED!…

LETTER WE LOVE THIS MONTH To It GiRL magazine, Thank you for putting Dove Cameron on the cover of your last issue. She is my most favourite celebrity ever and I never see her on the cover of magazines. My favourite TV show is Liv and Maddie and I also really love the movie Descendants. I guess you could say I am a huge Dovely! I also really liked the fashion special and all the other celebrity news and gossip. VICTORIA, 10, VIA EMAIL Hi It GiRL team, I love your magazine a lot. I read some other mags too, but yours is my favourite. It’s got heaps of cool things in it like celebrities, fashion, posters, jokes, advice, movies and quizzes. Keep up the excellent work. LIANI, 11, BRUNSWICK,…

FULL NAME: Ashley Victoria Benson BORN: December 18, 1989 FUN FACTS: • Ashley is a huge animal lover • She loves the Harry Potter series • Ash likes being a brunette better than blonde • If she wasn’t an actress, she said she wanted to be a doctor or chef • She’s afraid of heights • She was born eight weeks early and spent the first two months of her life in hospital • Her first acting job was for a Domino’s Pizza commercial BORN TO SHINE Ashley was born in Anaheim, California, USA and started dancing at a young age. “I have been dancing since I was two,” said Ashley. The star trained in ballet, jazz, hip hop and lyrical, plus she can also sing! “I do love to…

#SERIOUSLYCOOL Internet stars, Jess and Stef Dadon reveal everything a girl needs to know. Stuff like tips on nailing nail art, how to be the next blogging superstar, and 36 how-to projects across topics including beauty, recipes and more, are all in this book! We have 10 copies of #HowToLive to give away! WATCH IT! Hailee Steinfeld and Dove Cameron both star in this fun flick! Megan is a young international assassin who wants nothing more than to just be a normal teen. So one day she decides to fake her own death and enroll in high-school. She soon discovers that high school isn’t that much easier than her previous life! We have 10 copies of Barely Lethal to give away! CRAFTY CREATURES Get creative with Crafty Creatures! We have…

TAYLOR Swift Tay just seems like she’s best friends with everyone these days and we want in! She’s super loyal to her friends and will always make you laugh and stick up for you no matter what. FUN THINGS YOU WOULD DO TOGETHER: Being a part of Tay’s squad means you get to hang out with her celeb besties doing fun stuff like throwing awesome sleepovers, or joining Taylor on stage during her world tour! BONUS FUN: Getting to play with Tay’s adorable cats, Olivia and Meredith! ARIANA Grande The ultimate girly girl, Ariana loves singing, getting manicures and would pamper her friends with love, advice and giggles. FUN THINGS YOU WOULD DO TOGETHER: Pop the popcorn and get comfy on the couch as you spend a fun night in…

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Top 3 YouTube stars you have to subscribe to this month… PENTATONIX youtube.com/PTXOfficial Why you’ll love them: Pentatonix are a talented five-piece acapella singing group from Texas. They post covers of all the best songs, including Pharrell Williams’ ‘Happy’ and Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style’. Best Bit: They do a super-cool ‘Evolution’ medley of Michael Jackson songs featuring all his hits. It’s a must-watch! LISA SCHWARTZ youtube.com/lisbug Why you’ll love her: Not only is she a YouTube star, Lisa is also an actress that’s done work on TV and online series. She makes hilarious clips, parodies and vlogs worth checking out. Best Bit: We couldn’t stop laughing at Lisa’s ‘Royals’ parody – it’s got a special canine twist that is too cute! PAIGE HYLAND youtube.com/ officialpaigehyland1 Why you’ll love her: If you’ve…

MUST-READ BOOKS The School for Good and Evil: The Last Ever After Soman Chainani Former best friends Sophie and Agatha thought their ending was sealed when they went their separate ways, but their storybook is about to be rewritten. With the girls apart, Evil has taken over and the forces of Good are in serious danger. Will Sophie and Agatha be able to work together to save them? Will they be friends again? Read the book and find out! Lottie Lipton: The Secrets of the Stone Dan Metcalf The British Museum is home to Lottie Lipton - nine-year-old investigator extraordinaire! After a break-in at the museum, Lottie discovers a mysterious clue and she and her friends might be on the verge of a great discovery. Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters…

THE LATEST NEWS Nintendo has announced a bunch of exciting release dates. The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes will hit the 3DS on October 24; action-flying adventure Rodea: The Sky Solider will land on both the Wii U and 3DS on October 16; and epic RPG Xenoblade Chronicles X is destined to arrive in December. Nintendo has also confirmed that the following games will definitely be out before Christmas; Star Fox Zero (Wii U), Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival (Wii U), Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (Wii U), Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer (3DS) and Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash (3DS). Make sure you go online and update your copy of Splatoon – a huge content drop has landed with new modes, weapons, gear and even an increased level cap. Two slices of…

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LUCY LOVES HER PLL FAMILY Lucy Hale recently revealed that she knew she would become super-close with her Pretty Little Liars costars from the moment they all met. “I think I knew right from the beginning, when I met the girls, these weren’t just ordinary actors and ordinary people,” said Lucy. “These were people I was going to have great chemistry with and I knew we were on this journey together. And I think that’s what brought us even closer. We’ve celebrated birthdays together, we’ve experienced loss together... We really are like a family. I would do anything for them,” she explained. MODEL DANCERS! We know they have mega-awesome dance skills, and now the Ziegler sisters have shown off their modelling talents, too. Maddie and Mackenzie wore cute pirate hats…

YOU + HER = BFF? Is your friendship picture perfect? Answer the following questions to find out. Mostly You You’re a loyal friend who will do anything for your pals. But this isn’t good if you feel like you’re putting in all the effort. If this is the case then it may be the time for a heart-to-heart chat. About Equal Your friendship is nicely balanced. You and your besties are both great listeners, very generous, kind spirited and most importantly you’re always there to support each other. What a team! Mostly Her It seems your bestie puts a little more effort into your friendship than you do. It’s time to give back! Start with the little things, like letting her pick the movie next time you visit the cinema.…

libra SEP 23 - OCT 22 YOU: If you’ve been waiting for the right time to own up to something, or if you need to ask your parents for something you want, now is the time to do it. THIS MONTH: A pal will need a friendly ear and you’re just the person to listen. Hear them out and offer any friendly advice you may have. DESTINY: Take the time to be present. That means put down your phone or laptop, and enjoy the moment as it’s happening. FAMOUS LIBRA: Kira Kosarin - her birthday is October 7, 1997. All About Libra... THEY ARE: Social, fair, cooperative and a little bit indecisive. THEIR PLANET: Venus MEANING OF LIBRA: The Scales. Libra is all about balance. LIBRA FRIENDS... Are generous and…

Pixels OUT SEPTEMBER 10 When intergalactic aliens misinterpret video-feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war against them, they attack the Earth using the games as models for their various assaults. President Will Cooper has to call on his childhood best friend to help defeat the aliens and save the planet! Oddball OUT SEPTEMBER 17 Get set for cuteness overload! Oddball is a true story about an eccentric chicken farmer who, with the help of his granddaughter, trains his mischievous dog Oddball to protect a wild penguin sanctuary from fox attacks, in an attempt to reunite his family and save their seaside town. QUICK The latest movie goss ... • If you think mice are the cutest little rodents ever, then you’re in luck. It's been more than…

LATEST MUSIC OUT NOW! One Direction DRAG ME DOWN SINGLE We nearly fell off our chairs when we heard that 1D released a surprise single last month! ‘Drag Me Down’ is the first song from the boys since Zayn left the band and it went straight to number one on the iTunes charts within the first hour of being released! Yep, the lads are still as popular as ever! MKTO BAD GIRLS SINGLE Dynamic U.S. pop duo, MKTO, are back! Bad Girls is the new single from the boys, and just like their previous hits, the song is 100 percent catchy! The guys also had a blast shooting the film clip for the song. “We just got to have fun and play around. It was great!” they said. Delta Goodrem…

SUPER MARIO MAKER WII U Ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a video game developer? Perhaps you have tinkered around in titles like Minecraft and LittleBigPlanet, building your own little game worlds to share with friends. Well, Super Mario Maker will put your skills to the ultimate test. It gives you everything you need to build your own sidescrolling platformer levels in the biggest series in gaming history. Using the GamePad’s touchscreen, you begin with a blank canvas and you’re then empowered to add in platforms, enemies and items from the Super Mario 2D platformers. You have access to content from four eras of the series – Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, and the recently released New Super Mario Bros. You…