Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2025 i It GiRL

Hey girls, It’s officially winter and I don’t know about you, but all I feel like doing is lying on the couch under a blanket watching movies all day! The colder weather makes me feel so lazy, but I know that getting up and moving around - even just a little - always makes me feel better. So while it’s totally okay to chill out and be cosy, don’t forget to find some fun ways to stay active too. Of course, It GiRL is always here to help, so check out our health and fitness special which starts on page 25! Also this month, we dive into the cute and colourful world of Labubu! We find out where this quirky creature came from, what makes her so unique, and why…

BUILD IT BLDR X SQUISHMALLOWS, FROM $8, BIGW.COM.AU Squishmallows are now buildable with the new BLDR sets! There are four fun playsets, six mini figures, and special SquishBriks - squishy blocks that feel just like real Squishmallows! You can mix and match the sets, connect them all together, and use the bricks with other building toys too. MAKE IT MAKE IT REAL JUICY COUTURE DAZZLING SWIRL LED COLOUR CHANGE LIGHT, $20, KMART.COM.AU Light up your room with the Dazzling Swirl Colour Change Light! Fill it with sparkly sequins and fluffy pom poms that swirl and glow in cool changing colours. Add bows and charms on top to make it totally you! LOVE IT CARE BEARS LIMITED EDITION CRYSTAL BEDTIME BEAR, $99, BIGW.COM.AU Introducing the limited edition Care Bears Crystal Bedtime…

SWEET strawberry SMOOTHIE Totally yummy and super healthy! WHAT YOU NEED: • ½ cup of vanilla yogurt•½ cup of strawberries• 2 ice cubes• 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract• blender• measuring cup WHAT TO DO: It’s really easy! All you do is pop all the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth. TOP tip! • This recipe makes one cup • If you don’t have strawberries then you can use any other fruits • Be sure to ask an adult’s permission before using the blender - or anything electrical. Enjoy! GEAR to get FIT IN! All items are available at Big W. Visit: bigw.com.au…

“I don’t go to the gym, it’s just so boring! The way I exercise is I dance. I have to do something that’s fun for me.” ZENDAYA “I don’t have a consistent workout routine; it changes depending on what I’m doing. But I always try to incorporate something active, whether it’s hiking, cardio, or yoga. It helps clear my mind after a long day.” Jenna Ortega Pilates, SoulCycle and yoga are just some ways Selena Gomez likes to keep fit. “I like to mix things up because I get bored easily. I just try to keep it fresh. I love how Pilates makes me feel. It’s peaceful and it helps me relax.” “Walking is my everything. I have realised that I need to go for a walk once a day for…

Dua Lipa Met Gala magic! Dua served style, sparkle, and superstar vibes all night long! Gigi Hadid Gigi was a golden goddess in a gold sequined gown. She looked so glamorous! Chappell Roan In a glittery patchwork pink suit, the singer’s first Met Gala was a total style moment! Jenna Ortega Jenna ruled the red carpet - literally! Her dress was made entirely out of metal rulers! Jennie Kim The Blackpink singer totally slayed in a tuxedo gown with pearl details and a cute hat! Sabrina Carpenter The singer wore a cool maroon outfit that looked just like a fancy band leader’s uniform.…

one “Never wear gold and silver jewellery together.” Says who? Mix it up - these metals actually look great together! two “Double denim is a no-no.” Not anymore! A denim shirt with jeans or a cute denim skirt? Yes, please. That old rule is officially out. three “Only wear clothes that are in fashion.” No deal! Wear whatever you want to wear! 4 “BACKPACKS ARE ONLY FOR SCHOOL.” UM, NO WAY! THEY’RE PERFECT ANYTIME - AND TOTALLY COOL. five “Shorts are only for summer” Wrong! Just add tights underneath and you’re good to go - no matter the season! 6 People say don’t wear white...because it gets dirty. But it also looks crisp, cool, and totally worth it! seven “Sparkles are for night time and parties only.” Glitter, sequins, and shine? Wear…

How to make it: 1. Neatly cut out your square and flip it over and lie it face down on a hard, flat surface.2. Fold the square in half and lay it flat. Then fold it in half the other way and lay it flat again.3. Next, fold each of the corners into the centre of the square.4. Flip it over and again fold each of the corners into the centre.5. Fold in half one more time and you’re done! How to play: 1. Think carefully about what you would like to know and then ask the question out loud.2. Pick a number between one and 10, then count out the number as you fold your fortune teller in and out.4. Now, pick a colour from the four choices shown.5.…

On the screen WondLa Season Two Out now on Apple TV+ The second season of WondLa is here! Eva is a curious teen raised by a robot named Muthr in an underground bunker. On her 16th birthday, an attack sends her to the surface of a strange new world called Orbona. With her robot, a giant waterbear named Otto, and a grumpy alien friend, Eva sets off to find other humans and where she truly belongs. The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish Season One Out Now on Paramount+ Ten-year-old Hazel has moved to the city and feels lonely without her big brother. But everything changes when she discovers her new neighbours are actually Fairy Godparents - Cosmo and Wanda! Now they’re back to grant Hazel’s wishes and help her feel at home.…

LETTER WE ♥ THIS MONTH To It GiRL, I just wanted to say a big THANKS for making such an awesome magazine! I get so excited every time a new issue comes out. I love reading all the stories, quizzes and celebrity gossip! My favourite issue this year has been the one with Rosé on the cover because I love her and Blackpink so much. I also really liked the Paws and Relax story - the puppies looked so cute! I can’t wait to see what’s in the next issue. Keep being amazing! LAYLA, 11, PIARA WATERS, WA Dear IG, I’m a big fan of It GiRL! I always turn to the fashion pages first because I love checking out all the things I can buy. I use It GiRL to…

WHY DID YOU START ICE SKATING? “My parents were figure skaters and had my siblings and I try it out as soon as we could walk.” HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A SKATER WITH DISNEY ON ICE? “This is my ninth tour! I joined in 2016, right after graduating from high school.” WHAT CHARACTER ARE YOU IN THE UPCOMING DISNEY ON ICE SHOW? “I portray Ariel from The Little Mermaid.” WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR TOUGHEST CHALLENGE DURING YOUR CAREER? “My toughest challenge has been being away from my family. We travel all over the world and often don’t go home for up to a year at a time!” WHAT IS THE BEST AND WORST THING ABOUT LIVING ON THE ROAD WHILE TOURING? “The best thing is the change of scenery. The…

DID YOU know? Jump ROPE IS another GREAT way to exercise SKIP to it! 5 REASONS TO PLAY soccer! 1. GOOD EXERCISE: Running around and kicking a ball is a fun way to get your body moving and your heart rate up and pumping. 2. IMPROVE COORDINATION: By dribbling the ball between your feet, you’ll develop better foot-eye coordination. 3. FRESH AIR: Being outside, getting some fresh air, and soaking up the sunshine beats sitting inside watching TV! 4. FEEL FITTER: All the running you do in a game of soccer helps build your endurance and makes you feel stronger and healthier. 5. IT’S FUN: Whether you play with your friends at the park or join a bigger team, soccer is so much fun! IT’S TRUE!… There are 10 teaspoons…

1. WHICH ANIMAL WOULD YOU RATHER BE? A Cat: Lazing around and snoozing all day? Bring it on! Sounds absolutely heavenly… B Dog: The occasional game of fetch and playing in the park – a dog’s life sounds sweet. C Monkey: Swinging through the jungle would be an adventure. 2. THERE’S A BUS STRIKE. HOW WILL YOU GET TO SCHOOL? A Get Mum to drive you – even though you know it’ll make her late for work. B Grab your bag and walk. You’ll may be late, but with the bus strike, the teachers will understand. C Jump on your bike and make it to school with time to spare, so you ride a few extra blocks. Yeeha! 3. YOUR MUM MAKES YOU WALK DOWN TO THE STORE FOR MILK…

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Cancer JUN 21 - JUL 22 YOU: Your body needs exercise to stay healthy, so keep yourself active. THIS MONTH: Don’t bottle up your anger. If something’s bothering you, talk about it with someone. DESTINY: Something exciting is heading your way... how fun for you! FAMOUS CANCER: Selena Gomez. B'DAY: July 22 All About Cancer... THEY ARE: Loyal, creative, generous, and a little moody. BEST ENVIRONMENT: Cancer girls love being at home as long as they're surrounded by family and friends. YOUR COLOURS: White and silver LUCKY STONES: Pearl and ruby Leo JUL 23 - AUG 22 YOU: Embrace change when it happens - change can be a good thing! THIS MONTH: Stick to what you believe in, even if others think differently to you. DESTINY: A friend's birthday is…

ALL ABOUT THE... shark ● Sharks are fish with replaceable teeth. A shark can grow and use over 20,000 teeth in its lifetime. ● Their sense of smell and hearing is so strong, they can detect prey from many kilometres away. ● Baby sharks are called pups and are born with a full set of teeth. They can feed and live on their own right from birth. ● They don’t have a single bone in their bodies. Instead, they have a skeleton made of cartilage - the same tissue that makes up human ears and noses. Help! MY MUM SAID THAT I SHOULDN'T FEED MY DOG HUMAN FOOD. SHE SAID THAT DOGS CAN HAVE BAD REACTIONS, OR EVEN DIE, FROM EATING SOME HUMAN FOODS. IS THIS TRUE? Dogs can eat…

TECH BUY Of THE MONTH YOUR FUTURISTIC FRIEND Meet Octobot – the super-cool robot buddy that can spin, wave and zoom around! This remote-controlled toy has bright, flashing lights and moves on six legs. It can even do special tricks with its flexible arms! You can tell Octobot what to do by programming 15 different actions… watch it dance, spin and explore! Remote Controlled Robot Octobot, $15, target.com.au OMG! The low-down on text talk Don’t know your OMGs from your BRBs? This guide will have you texting like a pro in no time at all… GNSD: Goodnight, Sweet Dreams PZAP: Pizza Pie LTS: Laughing To Self TTYL: Talk To You Later B/C: Because Top 5 Apps To Download ALL IN HOLE (FREE, ITUNES) This is a puzzle game where you…

1 You’re stuck looking after your younger cousin. What do you plan to do? a 2 What’s your favourite board game? a 3 Which job can you see yourself doing? a 4 What’s your worst subject at school? a 5 It’s lunchtime at school, where are you? a ADD UP YOUR SCORE: 1 a) 1 b) 2 c) 32 a) 3 b) 2 c) 13 a) 3 b) 1 c) 24 a) 2 b) 1 c) 35 a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 5-8: BRAINY BABE Hello, smartypants! Your pals admire your can-do attitude towards school. You’re destined for big things, so keep aiming for the stars. 9-12: CREATIVE CHICK Whether you’re making a bracelet for your mum, churning out a short story, or working your magic in art class,…

TOO SWEET! Have you noticed that celebrities seem to have multiple birthday cakes? They’re always so brightly lit with loads of candles - and there’s never just one! We wonder what the stars wish for when they blow out all those candles?! SO RANDOM ♥ People who work at YouTube headquarters, can take the lift, stairs, or even a slide to get around. ♥ The longest time between the births of twins is 87 days. ♥ Male kangaroos flex their biceps to impress female kangaroos. ANSWERS WE LOVE OXX Bodycare Hand Sanitiser 30ml - Strawberry Scented, $4, Kmart, kmart.com.au TREND-O-METER HOT ♥ Snuggled under a blanket on a rainy day - so cosy! ♥ Reading a book that's so good you can't put it down. ♥ Pancakes topped with bananas, strawberries…

FACT FILE AGE: 9 NICKNAME: Nat and Nato SIBLINGS: I have two sisters, Maia and Mia and a brother named Jonas PETS: A French Bulldog called Rocky FAVE MOVIE: Blended FAVE SINGER: Olivia Rodrigo FAVE COLOURS: Pink and green FAVE SHOP: Pop Mart FAVE ANIMAL: Australian parrots FUN FACTS: • My favourite foods are pizza and pasta • I’m tall for my age • I love to travel - last year we went to Disneyland, Universal Studios and Warner Bros. Studios • I love to draw animals • I have a passion for animals that are nearly extinct This month’s IT GIRL OF THE MONTH wins two DISNEY DOORABLES MULTI PEEK PACKS SERIES 11 valued at $17 each. There’s no better way to kick start your collection! Behind every door a…

MAIA IS JUST LIKE LILO! Maia Kealoha, who plays Stitch in the live-action Lilo and Stitch movie, has shared what she has in common with her character. “We’re both Hawaiian, and we love to dance hula. That was my favourite scene,” shared Maia. “And she’s very crafty. I’m very crafty too. Every time my mum enters the room, she’s like, ‘What are these papers doing all over the place?’ I’m like, ‘Uh, I’m trying to pick them up, but there’s too much falling out of my hands.’” Maia is just too cute - both in the movie and in real life! A SHORT AND SWEET DUO! Pocket rockets Jenna Ortega and Sabrina Carpenter were spotted hanging out and having fun together at the 2025 Met Gala, and Jenna opened up…

GRAB YOUR bike! Riding your bike to school, around a bike path, or just up and down your street is a great way to get your muscles working. PLAY A SPORT IN YOUR backyard Get the whole family together for a game of soccer, touch footy, or any other sport in your backyard. Or, better yet, make up your very own game! SHOOT hoops! Ask your parents if they can hang up a hoop so you can have a family basketball game or a one-on-one challenge with your brother. You don’t even need to know how to play - just run around, bounce the ball, and try to shoot it into the hoop! It’ll be fun! try YOGA Grab your mum, sibling, or the whole family and get your zen…

“I learned to do my own makeup going on YouTube and searching up makeup tutorials. I was, like, 12, and I just watched people do their makeup for hours.”MILLIE BOBBY BROWN Give your skin a drink Did you know your skin is your body’s biggest organ? That’s why it’s super important to take care of it, just like the rest of your body. In winter, you might notice your arms and legs feeling a bit dry. If that happens, try using moisturiser regularly to keep your skin soft and smooth. And don’t forget to drink plenty of water! Staying hydrated on the inside helps your skin stay healthy on the outside. Say hello to smooth skin with these reusable pads. They gently exfoliate your skin, helping to uncover a smoother and…

FASHION Sketchbook WITH FIGURE TEMPLATES FOR GIRLS Love fashion and drawing? This fun sketchbook is perfect if you want to design your own outfits! With 92 pages of figure templates in all different shapes and sizes, you can create dresses, tops, shoes and more - your way! There’s lots of space to colour, decorate, and show off your style. It’s easy to use, great for all ages, and perfect to take anywhere. FASHION Design FOR KIDS Calling all future fashion stars! Fashion Design for Kids shows you how to create awesome outfit ideas, sketch your own styles, and dream up your very own Fashion Week collection. You’ll learn what fashion designers do, how to pick cool fabrics, and try fun activities like naming colours and making mood boards - no sewing needed!…

WHAT TO DO: Write down your answers to the following questions on a piece of paper, then ask your bestie to do the same. 1 Which one of these wallets would you most like to buy? 2 Who would you most like to see performing live in concert? 3 Which of these three nail polish colours do you like the best? 4 Which fruit would you most like to snack on after school? 5 What flavour ice-cream do you love best in the whole world? 6 Which of these three tops would you most like to wear? Results NOW, COMPARE YOUR ANSWERS. IF YOU AND YOUR BESTIE HAVE ANSWERED… 1 or 2 questions the same: Close Buddies You guys get along great, and when you’re together, you always have a…

A SQUISHY BUILD! Squishmallows, the super soft and squishy toys we all love, are now part of the building toy world! The new BLDR x Squishmallows collection has four cool playsets and six tiny action figures of your favourite Squishmallows characters. The best part? The SquishBrik, a squishy brick that feels just like a Squishmallows’ belly! We have three BLDR x Squishmallows prize packs to give away! Each prize pack includes four BLDR x Squishmallows 2” Buildable Minifigures, along with four buildable sets: the BLDR x Squishmallows Sunny with Botanical Gardens Set, the Avery with Ballpark Set, the Patty with Farmer’s Market Set, and the Campout with Cam and Benny Set. GLIDE INTO MAGIC! Get ready for a magical time with Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero! Join Mirabel, Moana, Anna…

INDIVIDUAL You’re fearless when it comes to fashion. You love putting together a unique look that helps you stand out from the crowd. Shopping is all about the THRILL - fiNDING BOLD PIECES and scoring the best bargains along the way! SUPER SHOPPER Hello, style queen! You love to shop and always rock the coolest threads. Even window shopping and checking out the latest trends is your idea of fun. You’re totally in the know - just be careful not to spend all your pocket money at once! CRUISY CHIC A trip to the shops doesn’t exactly thrill you - you usually only go if you really need something. You’re not all about trends, but you know your style: cool, comfy, and totally you. As long as it feels good…

ALL PROMOTIONS 1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of the conditions of entry. Entry into issue 156 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 or email. The competitions commence on 05/06/25 at 9am EST and close on 17/07/25 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) 9363-1464. All prizes will be drawn on 18/07/25 at 5pm unless otherwise stated on the promotion. 4.…