Girls' Life Magazine

It’s your complete guide to a sweet, smart, sparkling 2022! In our Dec/Jan issue, the always inspiring Jayden Bartels dishes on everything from fearlessness to fashion. Plus: All the inspo you need to *sleigh* your style (sorry, had to), the sneaky secret to clear skin, real girls share how they are making a difference in their communities, 80+ fabulous gift ideas for everyone you heart (including your crush) and a v. solid argument against New Year’s resolutions (trust). Order now and we'll keep you shining throughout the season…and into an amazing new year.

Karen

Girls' Life Magazine

girlslife.com • WHAT’S TRENDING THIS OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER

Fall Reads Giveaway • Throw on your chunkiest knit, light that pumpkin candle and enter to win our fave bookish finds at girlslife.com.

Freebies You’ll Fall For • Entering our cozy girl era one leaf pile (and latte) at a time.

PSA: We’re going full fangirl this fall • ALLOW US TO INTRODUCE YOU TO THE GALS WHO ARE ABOUT TO BE EVERYWHERE.

CHOOSE A HIGHLY SPECIFIC AUTUMN AURA, GET A BOOK • Oh, we see your Pinterest-worthy fall vibe…and we raise you these personalized reading recs.

Here are the 10 pop culture costumes • Reader beware: These ensembles may just get you crowned queen of Halloween (or, at the very least, score you some extra handfuls of candy).

FASHION MATH SOLVES ALL YOUR FALL FITS • It’s simple calculus. Two trends are better than one, which means the only equation you’ll need for all your fits this fall is: a + b = 100. Double up on the cool quotient, and you’ll see your efforts multiplied, bb.

Training Season • Bust out your baseball caps. Pull on your soccer socks. Raid your dad’s game-day jerseys. This fall, sporty separates go understated glam when teamed up with romantic lace, presh pearls and moody florals. These fits? Fully in a league of their own.

SHE’S JUST A Teenage Dirtbag, Baby

SKIN PROB? THERE’S A PATCH FOR THAT • From pimples to puffy eyes, skincare stickers are the cute (and effective!) way to treat all kinds of concerns. Here’s how they work—and which ones are right for you.

Your new cut called… on a corded phone from the ’90s • These looks are giving Clueless, but cooler.

WAIT, YOU CAN JUST TELL YOUR CRUSH YOU LIKE THEM? • WANT TO SHOOT YOUR SHOT, BUT SCARED THAT THEY’LL FREAK? THIS ONE’S FOR YOU

This is the DM that’ll actually get your crush to respond • The days of the awk “hey” text are over. Your GL-approved inbox icebreaker is just a few quick questions away…

Presenting our ultimate monster (crush) manual

Dear Carol

IS YOUR BESTIE AN EMOTIONAL VAMPIRE? • HOLDING YOUR HAND WHILE WE SAY THIS: THE BIGGEST ENERGY SUCK IN YOUR LIFE COULD, IN FACT, BE YOUR BFF. YOUR GUIDE TO SPOTTING THE SIGNS, PROTECTING YOUR PEACE AND, AHEM, SLAYING THE FRIENDSHIPS THAT DON’T SERVE YOU.

Vampire vs. Friend in Crisis • Spot the difference between an energy-depleting vamp…and a bestie who just needs a little help through a temporary tough time.

WHAT SHOULD YOU LEAF BEHIND THIS FALL? • AUTUMN IS WAY MORE THAN JUST PSLS AND PRETTY COLORS—IT’S YOUR CHANCE TO FINALLY SHAKE OFF ~THAT THING~ THAT’S BEEN HOLDING YOU BACK FROM FEELING ROOTED.

I WAS THE gifted kid AND IT ALMOST BROKE ME • What happens when being the best is your entire identity? One GL girl shares how “perfect” became a label she couldn’t live up to.

Burnout is real • Learn how to recognize the signals your brain and body are trying to send you.

Raegan Revord is definitely The Main Character • They went from a fan favorite on Young Sheldon to Bookstagram royalty to a soon-to-be bestselling author. Now that’s what we call a hero’s journey…

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