Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2021 i It GiRL

Hi girls, I love this time of the year! There is so much to look forward to - like summer time, holidays, and of course, Christmas! This month we've been busy working on our annual Christmas Wish List and it made us so excited for the festive season. As usual, the gift guide is jam-packed with fun goodies - check it all out from page 27. Also in this issue, we're super excited to announce that our instax It GiRL cover star search is back! Guys, don't hold back. Be sure to enter our competition for your chance to star on one of covers and win some cool prizes - you just might be our next cover star! For more info, flip over to page 20. And, last but not…

EMMA KEEPS IT REAL When Emma Chamberlain started her YouTube channel she new exactly the type of online star she wanted to be. Her goal was to be someone who was relatable to her young viewers, and now, almost five years later she still feels the same way. “I want to be a lighthearted reality check for young girls,” she said. “I grew up watching YouTube and it was tough feeling like everyone I watched had a perfect life. Now that I have a platform of my own, I do my best to be an honest voice that makes young girls feel understood.” SHAY IS A BABYSITTER IN REAL LIFE! She plays a babysitter on the hit Netflix show The Baby-Sitters Club, but Shay Rudolph, who is Stacey on the…

ENTER NOW! To be in the running we want you to create an It GiRL cover starring YOU! The cover can include whatever you like and can be designed any way you choose, but it must have a photo of you as the cover star. Remember, imagination is key! Here’s a step-by-step on how to enter… Step 1 Take a fun photo of yourself or you can use one you already have. Step 2 Design an It GiRL cover any way you like – you can draw one, create one on the computer, cut up old It GiRL covers to create a new one – your imagination is the limit! Don’t forget, it must include you as the cover star, so make yourself shine! Step 3 Email your entry along…

All About the Movie! Get set for a totally epic adventure as your favourite LOL characters embark on an adventure across the B.B. verse filled with music, dance, and of course, lots of surprises along the way! L.O.L. Surprise! The Movie sees dazzling doll sisters Queen Bee and Royal Bee make their first movie with the help of their friends in this one-of-a-kind adventure! Out now on Netflix! FUN NEW GAME! L.O.L. Surprise! Movie Night for Nintendo Switch Aspire to become a movie star and glam it up with the latest fashion! Perform in a variety of activities and meet fierce friends along your journey to become the best actress in L.O.L.Ville. You will need to practice your lines, enter your very own photoshoot, and explore different movie sets, all…

“I always wash my face in the morning as it helps me wake up and, in case my cleansing was sub-par the night before, it ensures I start my day with fresh, clean skin.”SABRINA CARPENTER Slip, slop, slap! Summer is awesome but being outside can also mean you are exposing yourself to harmful UV rays. If you are planning to hit the beach, make sure you’re wearing protective clothing like a rash vest, a hat, and sunglasses. Also don’t skimp on the sunscreen. For guaranteed protection remember to choose a lotion, cream, or stick, not a spray. Show your love for nature with these cool face and body stickers! Pop them on your cheek for a hippy chic look or your arm for a cool vibe. Sportsgirl Beauty Real Pressed…

SOCIAL CELEBS ZENDAYA Our cover star this month is so famous, she’s got nearly 100 million followers on Instagram... woah! But, eagle-eyed fans will know Zendaya hasn’t been active much on social media this year. She reveals, “I haven’t been posting, and my fans probably hate it, which I understand. But I get too overwhelmed with having to post things, and if I think too much about it, I’m not gonna do it. It’s not worth it.” Instead, she says she would rather use it to keep her fans up-to-speed on her latest movies, “I’d rather do what I love and then post when I have a project to promote.” @zendaya OMG! The low-down on text talk Top 5 Apps To Download MY FRIEND PEDRO (FREE, ITUNES) This banana is…

ALL ABOUT THE... Octopus • There are around 300 different species of octopus. • They can squeeze into tight spaces as they are invertebrates which means they have no skeleton. • An octopus has a hard beak, like a parrot beak, which they use to break into and eat their pray such as crabs and shellfish. • They have three hearts. Two hearts pump blood through each of the two gills, while the third one pumps blood through the body. • Octopuses usually only live between six and eighteen months. Help! I USED TO GIVE MY PET RABBIT A WASH EVERY NOW AND THEN BUT MY AUNTY SAID THAT I SHOULDN'T BE BATHING HER. IS THIS TRUE? It's true, rabbits are very clean animals and do not need to be…

Have you met... THAT GIRL LAY LAY? • Her real name is Alaya High • She plays Lay Lay on the Nickelodeon series, That Girl Lay Lay • Alaya is the youngest female rapper to sign a record deal • Her birthday is January 28, 2007 • She was born and raised in Houston, Texas, USA • She is best friends with Dylan Gilmer from the Nickelodeon show, Young Dylan Ava's NEW MUSIC! You may know Ava Kolker as Olive from Disney's series Sydney to the Max but did you know that Ava is also a talented singer? “I've always loved music and started in musical theatre when I was six,” shared Ava. “I loved being on stage singing solos and I always thought I wanted to eventually do my…

LETTER WE THIS MONTH Dear It GiRL, My name is Rosie and I am 10 years old. I'm writing you this email to say thank you because your magazine has helped me with my reading. I was falling behind with my reading and my teacher suggested I start reading things other than books so Mum bought me It GiRL. I have read every issue in the last eight months and my teacher is pleased that my reading has improved. My parents are also happy and I am as well. ROSIE, 10, VIA EMAIL To It GiRL, I love your mag! My fave celebs are Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Charli D'Amelio and Justin Bieber. My fave pages in the mag are Celeb Gossip, Out Now, the pin-ups and Tech Head. NATASHA,…

MEET: Elizabeth AGE: 11 NICKNAME: Lizzie SIBLINGS: I have one little brother, Jasper PETS: one cat, Paddington FAVE COLOUR: green FAVE TV SHOW: Diary of a Future President FAVE ANIMAL: baby goats FAVE SINGER: Justin Bieber FUN FACTS: • I enjoy my alone time. I like chilling in my room • I really love cooking with my Nanna • I hate cleaning my room • I really want a pet guinea pig • I love doing handstands and cartwheels • The only flavour of ice cream that I like is chocolate. I don’t like any other flavour • My birthday is on the last day of the year, December 31 • I recently cut my hair All About Me AT SCHOOL my favourite things are creative writing and seeing my…

CAMILA LOVES REAL BOOKS When it comes to reading, Camila Cabello prefers real books over a Kindle or an iPad. “I’m old school in that I love the feeling of a book, no technology just me and the words that somebody wrote.” The singer also likes to have two books with her at all times. The one she is reading and a book she hasn’t started yet. MILLIE LOVES HAVING FANCY NAILS Millie Bobby Brown loves getting her nails done, but is always left disappointed when she has to remove her nail polish for work. “It’s so depressing. I love love love getting my nails done; it’s one of my favourite things to do,” she said. “But yeah, while filming, I can’t have any nail polish at all.” SABRINA’S WISE…

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BIG WIN! WHAT WAS IT LIKE HEARING YOUR NAME BEING ANNOUNCED AS THE WINNER? “I was pleasantly surprised of course, but the top four were so awesome this year that I really didn’t know what the outcome was going to be.” WHAT DID YOU DO TO CELEBRATE AFTER YOUR WIN? “We had a cheeseboard at home - so that was exciting, but to be honest I haven’t really done anything yet. I’m in Sydney so we were still in lockdown when it happened. We have been waiting for restrictions to ease to do something fun to celebrate.” WHAT WERE THE 24 HOURS LIKE AFTER YOU WON? “It was so busy! I don’t think I’ve ever spoken to so many people that I hadn’t met before, so that…

“Don't be a slave to what's trendy. Style is a form of expressing yourself. Wearing and following trends makes me feel like every other girl. Find something that is unique to you - even if it's weird. I went through a period where I wore bows a lot, and it made me feel different.” “I LOVE FACE MASKS. I BUY A LOT OF THEM. YOU ONLY HAVE TO PUT THEM ON FOR 10 MINUTES, AND THEY MOISTURISE YOUR SKIN A LOT.” “For me, good mascara is really important.” “WHEN I HAVE A DAY OFF AND I'M WEARING MAKEUP AT ALL, I USUALLY JUST WEAR MASCARA AND LIP GLOSS AND MOSTURISER.” “I love high-neck pieces like turtlenecks or chokers.” “WHEN I'M HAVING A BAD HAIR DAY I JUST PUT A CAP…

7 Fun Facts about... Avantika! DID YOU KNOW THAT SPIN ACTRESS, AVANTIKA IS THE FIRST SOUTH ASIAN LEAD STAR IN A DISNEY MOVIE? TAKE A LOOK BELOW FOR MORE FUN FACTS ABOUT THE TALENTED CELEB... 1. She cooks! “If I wasn't an actor, I'd be a chef - I love cooking so much.” 2. She's a bookworm. “I love reading - mystery and thriller novels are my favourite.” 3. Avantika has a sweet tooth. “Ice cream is my favourite food.” 4. Zodiacs are her thing. “I adore astrology and am really good at guessing people's signs.” 5. She's a dancer. “I grew up being a dancer since the age of five and I always felt drawn to the movement and expressional aspects of dancing.” 6. Starring in Spin is a…

Read ALL ABOUT IT! The Astonishing Chronicles of Oscar from Elsewhere by Jaclyn Moriarty This book tells the story of what happened to Oscar last week, from Monday to Friday. That's when Oscar found himself on a quest to locate nine separate pieces of a key, held by nine separate people, in order to unlock a spell that had trapped the Elven city of Dun-sorey-lovay-lo-hey. The quest was urgent because on Friday at noon, the spell would become permanant and Oscar would be trapped in this magical world forever. The Boy with Wings by Lenny Henry Twelve-year-old Tunde is just your average kid: average friends, average parents, average grades. But one day in the middle of a football match, Tunde leaps for the ball and stays in the air -…

SISTER ACT! Have you noticed that there are lots of celebrity sisters in Hollywood? Some famous folk just have double the amount of star talent in their family! Here are three of our faves... LOL LOL LOL HOW FUNNY! THANKS TO EMMA FROM GLENORIE, NSW FOR EMAILING THIS TO US! SEND YOUR PICS TO: ITGIRL@NUCLEAR.COM.AU SO RANDOM RANDOM In Japan, letting a sumo wrestler make your baby cry is considered good luck. Aw, poor little babies! 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. ANSWERS THE NOSE KNOWS 1. Justin Bieber 2. Ariana Grande 3. Dove Cameron 4. Taylor Swift 5. Shawn Mendes CROSS OUT The fruit is: ORANGE ZOOMED IN 1. Kiwi fruit…

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one You show her all the embarrassing photos and footage of you from when you were little. two Laugh until you cry when one of you does something embarrassing or funny. three Create a secret handshake or language that only the two of you know and understand. four  TELL EACH OTHER SECRETS LIKE WHO YOUR CRUSH IS OR THAT THE PERSON WHO FARTED ON THE BUS WAS YOU! five Whether it’s about the fight you had with your mum, the spelling test you failed, or something you’re worried about, you can always talk to your best friend. six Make up dance routines to your favourite songs. You’re certain that you have what it takes to be a famous girl band. seven See each other all day at school only to…

Miss MARVEL If you haven’t already heard, a brand-new Spider-Man movie is about to hit screens. It’s called Spider-Man: No Way Home and it stars Tom Holland as the spidey superhero and Zendaya, who plays his friend MJ! But, it seems the two actors are more than just friends in real life, as Zendaya and Tom are rumoured to be Hollywood’s latest romance. When she was asked what she likes and appreciates most about British actor Tom, she replied, “There are many things, obviously, that I appreciate. In an actor way, I appreciate that he really loves being Spider-Man.” She continued, “He's a fun time. Very charismatic, can make anybody feel comfortable and have a good laugh and a good chat. A good chat - I sound so British!” Sweet…

Were you a fan of My Little Pony before you took on the role of Sunny Starscout? Vanessa: “I have been a fan of My Little Pony since I was a wee little thing. I remember playing with My Little Ponies when I was four or five.” What attracted you to voicing Sunny? Vanesa: “I was drawn to Sunny's persistence in speaking out for something that she believes in, even when it's not the popular opinion. She knows in her heart that Earth Ponies can be friends with Pegasi and Unicorns, and that there doesn't need to be fear or a divide. She stands by what she believes in and I respect that. She is an activist.” Do you have many things in common with Sunny? Vanessa: “Sunny and I…

GLOW BABY GLOW! With Let’s Glow Studio Creator you can design your own custom looks using reflective stickers and materials. Show off your unique style with the accessories including hair, nails, stickers and more. Attach the LED Clip to any camera and control the reflective LED colour of your accessories using the remote control. We have three Let’s Glow Studio Creator Kits to give away. Princess of Play! Diana is the Ukrainian-born girl taking the internet by storm with her playtime adventures. This month we are giving away three Love, Diana themed goodie bags. Each bag includes a Paint with Water, a Giant Activity Pad, a Hair Power doll and a Mashup doll which comes with two outfits in one! Play Time! Win the ultimate ZURU Christmas prize pack, featuring…

Sagittarius NOV 22 - DEC 21 YOU: You've been feeling independent and have been happy just doing your own thing. Great! THIS MONTH: Step out of your comfort zone and try something new. DESTINY: Live in the present as much as you can! FAMOUS SAGITTARIUS: Hailee Steinfeld. Born: December 11, 1996. All About Sagittarius... BEST QUALITIES: Truthful, fair, reliable SYMBOL: An archer with a half man, half horse body. THE SYMBOL REPRESENTS: A positive outlook and generous nature. BIRTHSTONE: Amethyst BIRTH COLOURS: Blue and dark blue ELEMENT: Fire Capricorn DEC 22 - JAN 19 YOU: Remember, you don't have to agree with other people but you should respect their opinions. THIS MONTH: Don't bottle up your feelings. Cry, laugh or be angry if that is what you're feeling. DESTINY: Give…

THE latest STREAMING Justin Bieber: Our World Out now on Amazon Prime This documentary follows the lead-up to Justin Bieber's 2020 New Year's Eve performance on the rooftop of the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles. It follows the Biebs and his team as they rehearse and build a massive stage all while following strict COVID-19 rules and regulations. It also features super cute moments between Justin and his wife Hailey in personal moments they filmed themselves. Cute! Karma's World Out now on Netflix Karma Grant is an aspiring musical artist and rapper with big talent and an even bigger heart. Karma pours her soul into songwriting, turning her feelings into clever rhymes with passion, courage and humour. In this fun series, Karma is only beginning to understand the incredible…