Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2025 i It GiRL

Hello everyone, Hip, hip, hooray and happy birthday to us! Your favourite magazine is officially a teenager! Yep, It GiRL turns 13 years old this month – and we couldn't have done it without YOU, our amazing readers. Whether you’ve been reading since the very beginning or have just picked up your first issue – thank you for being part of the It GiRL family. We've loved bringing the fun to your world every single month. To celebrate, we’ve packed this issue with a whole bunch of cool stuff. We’ve put together a 13-Day Birthday Challenge for you to try, come up with 30 things to do these school holidays, delved into the world of Kuromi and My Melody, sunk our teeth into the new Zombies movie – and so…

PLAY IT FLIP 7 CARD GAME, $29.95, BIGW.COM.AU Flip cards without getting the same number twice - sounds easy, right? Not so fast! There’s one 1, two 2s, three 3s, and so on. The more you flip, the more points you score - but flip a number twice, you’re out! Watch out for special cards that can help you or mess with your friends. LOVE IT ZURU 5 SURPRISE MY MINI BABIES SERIES 2, $12, KMART.COM.AU Open up ZURU 5 Surprise My Mini Baby Series 2 and discover five fun surprises! Each mini baby has soft, squishy skin and comes with cute accessories and a playset. Collect all 15 babies and build your own adorable nursery of the teeniest, cutest babies! BUILD IT LEGO BOTANICALS HAPPY PLANTS, $27, TARGET.COM.AU Build…

Her STATS! FULL NAME: Meg Elizabeth Donnelly BIRTHDAY: July 25, 2000 BORN: New York City LIVES: Los Angeles, California the ACTING BUG Meg Donnelly discovered her love of performing when she was six years old, after joining a performing arts school called Annie’s Playhouse. She wasn’t really into sports and needed something fun to do after school – and that after-school activity turned into her biggest passion! Meg would go almost every night to watch the older kids on stage, and that’s when she realised performing was what she wanted to do. “FROM THE FIRST DAY ON STAGE, I KNEW I WANTED TO PERFORM FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE,” said Meg. zombies IS BACK! Meg is excited to be back as Addison in the upcoming Zombies 4: Dawn of…

YOUR LABUBU FIRST NAME Match the first letter of your real first name. A SneakyB FuzzyC SassyD FluffyE ZappyF BouncyG CuddlyH BumbleI SleepyJ JumpyK BubblesL SprinklesM CocoN SparklesO WackyP DizzyQ QuirkyR ChompyS GigglesT FudgeU PicklesV MellowW PookyX SqueezyY WigglyZ Twinkle YOUR LABUBU SECOND NAME Match your birthday month. JANUARY the Tree Hugger FEBRUARY the Bubble Blower MARCH the Sock Stealer APRIL the Candy Snatcher MAY the Night Jumper JUNE the Forest Dancer JULY the Mischief Maker AUGUST the Cloud Chaser SEPTEMBER the Star Collector OCTOBER the Moon Eater NOVEMBER the Shadow Sneaker DECEMBER the Giggle Beast ALL ABOUT YOUR NAME! January THE TREE HUGGER Loves wrapping their arms around big, tall trees and listening to the secrets of the forest. Super gentle and nature-friendly! February THE BUBBLE BLOWER Can blow…

Maddie Ziegler Looking glam in an white turtleneck and lilac skirt, Maddie nails effortless street style! Meg Donnelly The Zombies star rocks head-to-toe pink with a crisp white blazer and a cute high ponytail. Taylor Swift Shining bright in a maroon sequined turtleneck - Tay is a total sparkle queen! Sabrina Carpenter Not many can pull off a sleek grey knitted catsuit with a bold belt like Sabrina can! Jenna Ortega Serving sharp style in a chocolate brown skirt set and matching frames - very chic! Olivia Rodrigo Bold and breezy in a sheer white turtleneck and dark red pants. Cute!…

On the screen 7 Bears Out now on Netflix Move over, Seven Dwarfs - here come the 7 Bears! This lovable pack of furry siblings is on a mission to become fairytale heroes. From Cinderella to Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White, no classic tale is safe from their well-meaning (but totally chaotic) help. With big hearts and clumsy paws, the 7 Bears are ready to save the day… even if their good deeds don’t always go to plan! My Melody & Kuromi Out July 24 on Netflix Get set for a cute adventure with this new animated series. To celebrate My Melody’s 50th birthday and Kuromi’s 20th, the show takes you to their magical home, Mariland, for fun and friendship. My Melody is kind, cheerful, and loves baking…

TICK ALL THE BOXES THAT APPLY TO YOU... ■ Your friends always call you “the cute one” of the group ■ You’d rather have people come over to your house than go to someone else’s house ■ Nothing will stop you from chasing your dreams ■ You always seem to find yourself IN funny situations ■ Your family would describe you as shy ■ One of your dreams is to make the world a better place ■ You care more about making friends than you do about winning ■ You have a list of goals that you are working hard to achieve ■ Doing well at school comes easily to you ■ You always stop to say hello to someone new ■ You’re an excellent listener to your friends trust…

LETTER WE ♥ THIS MONTH Dear It GiRL, I first read your magazine while waiting at the doctor’s office. At first, I was complaining that it was taking too long for it to be our turn. Then I found your magazine, and I didn’t want to go in when the doctor called my name! I wanted to take the magazine with me, but Mum said I couldn’t and that she would buy me one on the way home – and she did! It was a whole different issue too! I buy It GiRL all the time now – I love it. ISMAY, 10, VIA EMAIL To It GiRL, Oh. My. Gosh. I LOVED the Labubu story in the last issue of It GiRL! I’m obsessed with Labubu, but I only have…

one When the phone rings, everyone makes you answer it because they know it’s going to be someone calling to wish you a happy birthday. Nice! two The night before, you go to bed as early as possible - just so your birthday comes quicker. three You get special treatment - no one tells you off, and you pretty much get to eat and do whatever you want. 4 JUST LIKE CHRISTMAS MORNING, YOU WAKE UP FEELING EXCITED FOR THE DAY AHEAD. five If you have to go to school on your birthday, it’s okay – because your friends treat you like a princess all day. 6 You receive a card with money inside it from one of your relatives. Woo! seven You get sung to (whether you want it…

HI GABRIYEL, CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF? “I’m from Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, but moved to New York City to pursue my dreams. I went to school for Communications and received a specialisation in Musical Theatre. After I received my degree, I started my career touring America and found my way “down under” touring with shows such as Hairspray, Sister Act, and now Cats!” CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING CAST AS GRIZABELLA! HOW DID YOU REACT WHEN YOU FOUND OUT YOU GOT THE ROLE? “I was out running errands in Adelaide and got a call from the producer of the show telling me that they wanted me to be Grizabella. My initial reaction was complete and utter shock. It took me about two weeks to fully grasp the fact…

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FACT FILE AGE: 10 NICKNAME: Liza, Lizzie SIBLINGS: An older sister named, Chelsea PETS: I have hermit crabs FAVE MOVIE: Inside Out 2 FAVE SINGER: Gracie Abrams FAVE COLOUR: Mint green FAVE SHOP: Mecca FAVE ANIMAL: Giraffe FUN FACTS: • My favourite food is butter chicken and rice • My favourite Care Bear is Good Luck Bear • I once held a baby crocodile • Sometimes I can make my ears wiggle • My favourite snack is popcorn mixed with corn chips and Maltesers • I hate cucumbers every IT GIRL WINS! 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 surprise is in store. Open the doors to…

GRACIE + LIV = FRIENDSHIP GOALS Gracie Abrams shared a TikTok of a new song, and fans are obsessed - including Olivia Rodrigo! In the video, Gracie is singing to a pretty track while a friend dances in the background. Olivia jumped into the comments with a simple but excited “hell yeah.” Gracie later posted another teaser from her car, hinting that new music might be on the way. It would be her first big release since The Secret of Us last July. Gracie and Olivia have been close buds since Gracie opened on the SOUR Tour, and they’re always cheering each other on. We love it! BIG NEWS FOR POTTERHEADS! Get ready for a magical adventure with a brand-new team of wizards! Three new young actors have been chosen to play Harry,…

OLIVIA Rodrigo The singer turned 22 on February 20 and celebrated with her closest friends. She started her day with a coffee that had “Happy Birthday” written in the foam. Later, she went to the beach and had some tasty sandwiches with her friends for lunch. That night, Olivia continued the festivities with her friends, who surprised her with a banana-shaped cake and played a word game called Bananagrams together. DUA Lipa For her 29th birthday last year, Dua Lipa celebrated in one of her favourite places ever -Ibiza, Spain! She’s said before that she loves the island because it has the perfect mix of relaxing beach vibes and exciting parties. It definitely sounds like the ultimate birthday getaway! Will she head back to Ibiza for her next birthday too?…

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PLAY-DOH X BARBIE Get ready to create fun fashion with PLAY-DOH and Barbie! You can design cool clothes and accessories using PLAY-DOH, special tools, and pattern sheets that look like real fabric. The PLAY-DOH Barbie Designer Fashion Show Playset has a runway and design studio where you can make and show off your own styles. With lots of dolls, tools, and different patterns like gems, pearls, and bows, you can mix and match to bring your fashion ideas to life again and again! We have three fun prize packs up for grabs. Each pack includes one PLAY-DOH Barbie Designer Fashion Show, two assorted PLAY-DOH Barbie Designer Pattern Packs, and one 40-pack of PLAY-DOH. TONIE TIME! The Toniebox is an awesome way to dive into stories, music, and adventures – all…

HIGH-TOP girl You’re a no-fuss, casual kind of girl who can team a pair of funky high-tops with jeans and a cute top with ease. PRETTY tights You’re a girly girl who loves teaming a sweet pair of tights with a skirt or a long top. You can always make tights look good! PUFFER baby Puffer jackets aren’t just for the snow - they’ve become a street style staple. Cosy and cool, you make staying warm look seriously stylish!…

ALL PROMOTIONS 1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of the conditions of entry. Entry into issue 157 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 03/07/25 at 9am EST and close on 14/08/25 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 15/08/25 at 5pm unless otherwise stated on the promotion. 4.…

FURRY FRIENDS From pampered pooches to cuddly cats, these famous faces love showing off their furry (or feathered!) friends. With so many cute snaps on social media, some of these pets are just as popular as their owners! LOL LOL LOL LOL! THANKS TO ELIANAH WHO EMAILED US THIS FUNNY MEME! SEND YOUR PICS TO: ITGIRL@NUCLEAR.COM.AU SO RANDOM There are more English words that begin with the letter ‘S’ than with any other letter. How many can you list off the top of your head? The moon isn’t round - it’s egg-shaped. A tyrannosaurus’ teeth were the size of bananas! WE L♥VE Lilo and Stitch Fluffy Journal, $8, available from Kmart, kmart.com.au TREND -O- METER HOT ♥ Telling family and friends how grateful we are to have them in our…