Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2016 i It GiRL

Hello everyone, It's our birthday and we're now officially four years old! It's so hard to believe that it was back in 2012 when the very first issue of It GiRL, with Justin Bieber on the cover, hit shelves. In fact, the It GiRL team spent so long reminiscing about 2012, that we decided to step back in time and see what our fave celebs were doing back then and how much they've changed since. Turn to page 30 to check it all out! 2012 was an awesome year for me. I went on an amazing overseas holiday to the Cook Islands, I became engaged to be married and of course, I became the Editor of the best ever magazine for girls - so many awesome memories! I asked the…

FULL NAME: Veronica Louise Dunne BORN: March 2, 1995 FUN FACTS: Veronica has had roles in the shows, Kickin’ It and Austin and Ally She is a big movie buff She grew up in Malibu and loves going to the beach Veronica is a singer and is working on her own music She is a huge Beyoncé fan Her fave emoji is the monkey covering his eyes She always carries a book with her Her favourite pizza is pepperoni THEATRE BEGINNINGS Veronica is from California, USA and knew from a very young age that acting was what she loved. “When I was five I did my first play, from that moment on I knew that this is what I wanted to do,” explains Veronica. “The feeling I get from performing…

DANCE FEVER If you’re a fan of dance movies then you’re going to love Streetdance All Stars. The film follows two kids who throw a dance show in order to save their struggling youth centre. Add the hottest dance moves, an awesome soundtrack, and a talented cast to the mix, and you’ve got a winning flick! We have 10 copies of Streetdance All Stars to give away! READ ALL ABOUT IT! Talented but shy Lark secretly writes heartfelt songs. But her songwriting becomes harder to keep secret when Lark’s mum, a music record executive, announces that British boy band, Abbey Road will be coming to live with them while they make their album. We have 10 copies of the book Girl vs Boy Band: The Right Track to give away.…

TAYLOR SWIFT In early 2012 Taylor was wrapping up her Speak Now tour and spent her summer writing her next album. Then on October 22, 2012 Taylor released her fourth studio album, ‘Red’. Also in 2012, Taylor voiced the character Audrey in the animated film, The Lorax. SELENA GOMEZ 2012 was a pretty big year for our Sel. Her television show, The Wizards of Waverly Place had come to an end, she voiced the character Mavis in the film, Hotel Transylvania, she released her very own perfume, started working on her debut album as a solo artist, and she was dating her new boyfriend, Justin Bieber. BELLA THORNE Back in 2012 Bella was a Disney girl and was starring alongside her bestie, Zendaya in Disney Channel’s Shake It Up. She…

“I’m a girl who loves shoes. There is nothing like the feeling of trying on shoes and they fit perfectly.”Laura Marano Dry before you style! Don’t try using your hair straightner or curling iron on your hair when it’s wet. Your hair is already so much more vulnerable when it’s wet, so running over it with heat just makes it weaker and extra-prone to breakage. So wait for your hair to dry first and then style away! Keep your lips smooth and soft with this paw paw lip balm. Smooth Operator Paw Paw Lip Balm, $4.95, sportsgirl.com.au Scunci Hair Chalk is used to add fun to your hair! The hair chalk works just like a straightner - you just glide it through your hair and it packs…

Konichiwa, Japan! Quick FACTS Japan is a country belonging to the continent of Asia, in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s called an island nation, because it is made up of thousands of tiny islands in the Pacific Ocean. Japanese is the official language, with only a small number of people in Japan able to speak English. Tokyo is both the nation’s capital and the largest city, with over 13.5 million people living in the one capital city alone. Wow! Fantastic FOODS Sushi is the national dish of Japan. Fillings are usually seafood, which is often eaten raw or seared. Ramen noodles in a beef or pork soup are also popular. The tradition of Teppanyaki - where a chef cooks meat and seafood on a hot grill in front of the customer…

ALL THE LATEST DVDS LEGO Friends Collection Keepin' It Real & Roomies Out Now The fun continues as our fave LEGO Friends, Andrea, Emma, Mia, Olivia and Stephanie return to their beloved Heartlake City. This time the girls learn about honesty and the power of friendship. Attenborough: Life That Glows Out Now There are many amazing creatures out there which dazzle and enchant our minds, just like the pretty firefly. From fascinating creatures in the ocean to magical light shows in the air, David Attenborough explores the life that glows in this documentary. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Beyond The Known Universe: Season 4 Vol 1 Out Now Earth has been destroyed and the Turtles are the only ones left. In order to restore things to the way they were, the…

DISNEY SHUTS DOWN Are you sitting down? We have bad news – Disney has closed down all its game studios. In particular this is bad news for Disney Infinity, as there will be no more characters or playsets for that great game. Disney now plans to use outside developers for its next games. FRUIT NINJA MOVIE You won’t believe what legendary Australian indie game is going to be turned into a movie. It’s Fruit Ninja, by Halfbrick Studios. It’s not the only game to get a movie announcement this month either, with confirmation of a Tetris film incoming. MORE UNRAVEL? One of our favourite platformers from this year is Unravel, an indie game that was made by a little known developer, but published by the mighty EA. Well it must…

So Random! IN JAPAN, LETTING A SUMO WRESTLER MAKE YOUR BABY CRY IS CONSIDERED GOOD LUCK. AW, POOR LITTLE BABY! IF YOU START COUNTING AT ONE AND SPELL OUT THE NUMBERS AS YOU GO, YOU WON’T USE THE LETTER “A” UNTIL YOU REACH 1000. LOLLOLLOL! HAHA, CUTE KITTY! THANKS TO EVIE FROM MT GAMBIER, SA FOR EMAILING THIS TO US! SEND YOUR PICS TO: ITGIRL@NUCLEAR.COM.AU WE LUV! Brave Canvas Scroll, $20, citybeach.com.au TREND-O-METRE HOT Our fave singers - Pink, Ariana Grande and Justin Timberlake - are back with new music. Yay! When your marshmallow melts on top of your hot chocolate and it goes all soft and gooey. A hot shower or bath at the end of a cold and wet day. NOT When someone really tall sits in front…

LETTER WE LOVE THIS MONTH To It GiRL, I had to take a week off school because I was sick and I ended up getting so bored. One day my dad came home with a surprise present for me and one of the things he got me was a copy of It GiRL. I had seen your mag before and flipped through it at the shops, but I have never read it properly until then. I really liked it and plan to buy It GiRL every month now! MALIA, 10, PERTH, WA To everyone at It GiRL, Wow! That’s the first word that comes to my mind when I think of my favourite magazine in the world. You guys really know what girls my age want and every issue is…

FACT FILE AGE: 8 (nearly 9!) BIRTHDAY: July 18, 2007 SIBLINGS: a brother called Lawrence NICKNAMES: Mara and Sam FAVE COLOUR: Blue/Green FAVE SHOP: Smiggle FAVE TV SHOW: Victorious FAVE ANIMAL: Kittens FUN FACTS: • I enjoy my alone time and chilling out • Sometimes I am shy • I love cooking with my mum • I am told by my dad that I have a great sense of humour • Dad also says that I am a girly girl. All About Me WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT SCHOOL is learning and being with my friends. What I like the least is carrying my school bag and exams. I DID DANCING for nearly five years and now I play netball. Netball is great fun and very different to dancing. I’m…

CASUAL CHIC When it comes to red carpet glamour Ari gets an A+. She always looks so fancy in her beautiful dresses and sparkly jewellery, but when this star is at home she’s more of a laid back and chilled kind of girl. “Every day of my life, I’m in a onesie,” she reveals. There are some days when Ari even stays in her pyjamas all day long! “I’m a human being, aren’t I?” she says. “There are pictures of it too. Everybody has those days, so I don’t mind being seen like that.” IGNORING THE BULLIES Just like us Ari’s feelings get hurt by mean people, but she has an awesome way of dealing with bullying. “There are times where I’ll ask myself if I’m doing the right thing…

Jess Bahn Meet Jess Bahn… She’s 22 years old and plays softball for the Open Victorian State Team! HOW DID YOU GET INTO SOFTBALL? “In year five I put my name down to play in my primary school’s cricket team but the team was already full. One of my best friends asked me to play in the girls’ softball team because they were low in numbers. We made the state finals that year and I was hooked! I went to Glen Eira, my local club, that same season and signed up!” HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE STATE TEAM? “Playing at an elite level for my state and country, was not a matter of if, but when. My first time in the state under 16 team, I spent a lot…

When Selena turned 21 she celebrated with all her closest girlfriends and they even surprised her with a taco cake! Earlier this year when Gigi Hadid turned 21 she was joined by her family to celebrate with a birthday lunch. They had white frosted birthday cake covered in strawberries, raspberries and blackberries and pretty blue balloons! Fifth Harmony member, Camila Cabelo rang in her 18th birthday party with her friends including, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift and Hailee Steinfeld. Lucky girl!…

We can't wait... and neither can she! We're pumped to have Selena bring her Revival Tour to Australia and the singer herself is also looking forward to the trip. "It's something I always wanted to do and that was the intention," said Selena. "Kind of getting everything reorganised in my life... so it's so fun to know that that's going to be a place I get to be and enjoy." TOUR DATES Melbourne Saturday August 6 and Sunday August 7 Margaret Court Arena Sydney Tuesday August 9 Qudos Bank Arena Brisbane Thursday August 11 Brisbane Entertainment Centre TICKETS: livenation.com.au…

ROWAN'S PESKY PRANKS! We know that Rowan Blanchard is a talented actress, but did you know that she's awesome at playing pranks? She may come across sweet and innocent but Girl Meets World star, Rowan Blanchard is an expert prankster! "“I’m the biggest prankster on the set of Girl Meets World. You would never guess it, but I’ve done loads of pranks and they always get people laughing," admits Rowan. "My favourite pranks are when you ‘TP’ someone’s room. ‘TP’ stands for toilet paper, so you cover their room in clean toilet roll. It’s hilarious! I’ve done it to Ben Savage’s dressing room twice already.” Yikes, we wonder what other crazy pranks Rowan has played?! BRAND NEW SHOW! What do you get when you cross a vampire and a rabbit?…

GHOSTBUSTERS (PC) Other than the 27-year wait, one of the best reasons to get excited about the new Ghostbusters film is its female cast. You and your girlfriends can join in the fun with this action game, which provides top-down, co-op multiplayer fun as you bust spectres. Travelling through New York and working as a team to capture ghosts is pretty simple gaming, but still kind of fun. SONG OF THE DEEP (3DS, WII U) This downloadable indie gem comes from none other than Insomniac Games, the studio behind Ratchet & Clank and Sunset Overdrive. You need to help a little girl find her lost fisherman father at the bottom of the ocean. So you build a submarine and go exploring, unlocking new equipment and areas as you go, facing…

WANT IT SLEEPOVER PARTY, $39.95, SELECTED WILD SCIENCE ITEMS AVAILABLE AT AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC, BIG W AND DAVID JONES STORES This Sleepover Party kit is a must-have for your next slumber party. You and your besties will have loads of fun making your own personalised perfume, moulding your own bath bombs and designing your own bracelets. Very cool! DISPLAY IT WOODEN PHOTO HOLDERS, SET OF FIVE, $7, TYPO.COM.AU If you’re looking for a creative way to display your photos then your search is over! These cute wooden photo holders from Typo are just what you’ve been hunting for. They’re small enough to be placed almost anywhere in your room, and can be used to display your photos or memorabilia like ticket stubs or postcards. DREAM IT DREAM STONES, FROM…

PEDI KICKER As a treat for my birthday my Aunty took me to get my first pedicure. I’ve wanted to get one for so long so I was excited. Everything was going great and I was enjoying getting my feet pampered, but then the lady started scrubbing the soles of my feet and it tickled so much that I kicked my leg out and accidentally hit the lady on her chin! It was so embarrassing! MIA, 10, NSW DRESS DISASTER We were going to my cousin’s wedding and my mum let me wear a long fancy dress and get my hair done. I felt like a celebrity so I was excited to get to the wedding. When we arrived my dad dropped us off at the entrance and I was…

MAIA MISSES AUSSIE FOLK! Maia Mitchell is an Aussie girl who is doing awesome things over in Hollywood. But there are lots of things she misses about her home country, mainly the people who live here. “I miss Aussies. They’re great,” Maia revealed. But that’s not all, the actress also misses two of the things Australia is famous for. “I miss the beaches and the weather,” said Maia. OLIVIA’S FASHION TIP When it comes to fashion Olivia Holt has some pretty sensible advice. “Make sure you check yourself in a mirror before you step outside your home.” Such a simple, yet wise, tip! GIGI PREFERS STAYING HOME She may be a big time model with lots of Hollywood friends, but when asked whether she prefers spending the night in or…

The Low Down When ghosts invade Manhattan, Erin reunites with her friend Abby, and together they team up with nuclear engineer, Jillian, and a subway worker named Patty, to save the world from a mysterious evil and powerful demon known as Rowan who can exercise control over human forms. Yikes! WHO’S WHO? ABBY YATES PLAYED BY Melissa McCarthy Abby is passionate about the paranormal and science in general. She’s always been a believer – she’s given up a lot for that belief, and she won’t let the non-believers grind her down. ERIN GILBERT PLAYED BY Kristen Wiig Erin believed in ghosts as a child, but as her physics career grew, she realised that her fascination with the paranormal was holding her back. She determines to put that old life behind…

PARTY looks... Dressing up isn’t hard to do and we’ve got some stylin’ combos for all party occasions. Girly Girl... Boho Babe Rock Chick PARTY Hair... Party hair is easy-as with these step-by-step tips. Curly hair like Olivia Holt Grab a curling wand and put it through your locks. Don’t forget the back of your head! Don’t have a wand? Try this: 1. Grab an old piece of material and rip it into long strips. 2. Then, after a shower, brush your locks and then grab small sections of hair. 3. Twirl a strip of material into a strip of hair, then twirl up in a mini bun and tie with an elastic. 4. Repeat to rest of hair. 5. Leave in overnight and when you wake up take them…

“I think Zendaya is one of the biggest risk takers in fashion right now, which I really admire!” BALLERINA GIRL ON HER FASHION CHOICES... “I was on the red carpet recently, and I was wearing something from my mother’s closet. I loved it, but it wasn’t a designer. I just felt it represented me at that moment, and at the end of the day, that’s what matters.” HER PERSONAL STYLE... “Fashion can be a serious world, but I love a whimsical aspect.” HER FASHION INSPIRATION... “I think I pull a lot of things from the dancer side of me.” GET HER LOOK You can dress like Kira with these sweet fashion items... KIRA’S Beauty Bag…

ALL ABOUT THE... OWL Most owls are nocturnal, which means they're most active at night. Owls have special flight feathers which allows them to make as little noise as possible when they're flying. The hooting sound owls make is usually made when they are claiming territory. There are around 200 different species of owls. A group of owls is called a parliament. Owls can turn their heads as much as 270 degrees! They are farsighted which means they can't see things close to their face. I REALLY, REALLY WANT A SHAR-PEI BUT MY DAD KEEPS SAYING THAT THEY ARE A LOT OF WORK AND NEED MORE ATTENTION THAN MOST OTHER DOG BREEDS. I KNOW DOGS NEED LOTS OF LOVE AND ATTENTION, BUT WHAT EXTRA CARE DOES A SHAR-PEI NEED? There…

Finding Dory OUT NOW All your fave Finding Nemo characters are back in the film's sequel, Finding Dory. Taking place about a year after the first film, Dory is reunited with her loved ones, and learns a thing or two about family along the way. Oh and in case you're wondering, Dory is still driving Marlin crazy with her short-term memory loss! Ghostbusters OUT JULY 14 A paranormal researcher, a physicist, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker try to rid New York of ghosts that can possess humans. It sounds a bit spooky, but don't worry it's not scary. In fact, this supernatural comedy film will have you laughing into your popcorn. Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! FUN BITES The latest movie goss... • With over 25 million likes,…

LATEST MUSIC OUT NOW! Ariana Grande DANGEROUS WOMAN ALBUM Ariana's third album is finally here! Featuring the single, 'Dangerous Woman', this album is a little more grown up. "My new album is darker, more mature," explains Ariana. "A very nice blend between the R&B stuff I’ve done in the past and the pop stuff I’ve done in the past.” Pink JUST LIKE FIRE SINGLE Pink returns with a brand new song titled 'Just Like Fire' and we are so glad she’s back! The song is featured on the soundtrack for the movie, Alice Through The Looking Glass and it reached number one on the Australian charts two weeks after its release. Impressive! Justin Timberlake CAN'T STOP THE FEELING SINGLE Every now and then along comes a song that makes us…

NINTENDO NEWS We’re excited to reveal the release date for one of the biggest games of the year. Pokémon Sun & Moon will be hitting 3DS on November 18! There has been a free update to the Wii U version of Minecraft, which you can download right now. It adds a Mario Mash-up Pack to the action, bringing songs, visuals and enemies from the Mario universe into Minecraft. A whopping 90-minutes of the new Legend of Zelda game will be on display at E3; look for a write-up next month. Nintendo has revealed its next two mobile games and they are based on Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing; very exciting. MONSTER HUNTER GENERATIONS (3DS) With near limitless gameplay, this unique action-RPG series isn’t for the fainthearted. You’re a warrior exploring…

ALL PROMOTIONS 1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of the conditions of entry. Entry into issue 49 promotions deems acceptance of these conditions of entry. 2. Enter as many times as you wish, but each written entry must be on an original entry form. The competitions commence on 07/07/16 at 9am EST and close on 18/08/16 at 5pm unless otherwise stated on the promotion. 3. Entry is open to all residents of Australia and New Zealand (unless otherwise stated) except employees and immediate families of the promoter and associated companies and agencies unless otherwise stated on the promotion. The promoter is Nuclear Media & Publishing. Phone: (02) 7900-6786. All prizes will be drawn on 19/08/16 at 5pm unless otherwise stated on the promotion. 4. Prizes are…

Q: WHAT DO DOGS DO WHEN THEY’RE WATCHING A DVD AND NEED A TOILET BREAK? A: THEY PRESS PAWS. Q: WHY DID THE BURGLAR ROB THE BAKERY? A: HE NEEDED THE DOUGH. Q: WHERE DO BURGERS LIKE TO DANCE? A: AT THE MEATBALL. Q: WHAT KIND OF SHOES DO FROGS WEAR IN SUMMER? A: OPEN TOAD SHOES. Q: WHY DID THE STUDENT EAT HIS HOMEWORK? A: BECAUSE HIS TEACHER TOLD HIM IT WAS A PIECE OF CAKE! Q: WHY DID THE LEAF GO TO THE DOCTOR? A: IT WAS FEELING A BIT GREEN. Q: HOW DO TREES CONNECT WITH THE INTERNET? A: THEY LOG IN. Q: WHEN DO ASTRONAUTS EAT? A: AT LAUNCH TIME. Q: WHAT SOUND DOES A NUT MAKE WHEN IT SNEEZES? A: CASHEW!…