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 DECEMBER AND JANUARY

Winter Fun + Freebies • Snow doubt about it: This December will be the merriest month yet.

Marissa Bode is here to represent (and be your new favorite actor) • How a “copycat little sister” went from hanging out with her cats to starring in Wicked, this season’s biggest blockbuster.

THE ULTIMATE COZY GIRL • Snow day? Here’s a novel idea: Grab your mug and get snug.

WE FOUND YOUR 2025 FASHION RESOLUTIONS • We’re challenging you to step outside your comfort zone and go for major volume…or embrace being overdressed…or clash with pure, unabashed confidence. Because at the end of the day (or year), getting dressed should be one thing: fun.

LONDON CALLING

Ice, meet fire • When opposites collide, beauty happens. Don’t believe us? Take this holiday’s trending tones—a mesh of smoldering hues and frosty features that create one ultra-cool look.

HOW DOES SHE GET HER HAIR LIKE THAT? • It turns out the amazing looks you see on celebs and TikTokers are actually done by a whole team of beauty experts who help them get glammy. So we asked top stylists to spill their secrets to the perfect party’do. You can thank us next weekend…

Get Glowing (again) • YES, YOU CAN KEEP YOUR SKIN DEWY—EVEN IN DECEMBER.

THE SHY GIRL’S GUIDE TO MAKING THE FIRST MOVE BEFORE WINTER BREAK • It may be zero degrees out, but it’s time to stop freezing up in front of your crush.

*This* is the present you need to get your crush • We snagged your special someone’s wish list (and, DW, we checked it twice). Follow along to find the gift that’s sure to make them melt.

READ THIS before you hard launch • You and your crush are one what-are-we convo away from making it official…except for that one thing.

Dear Carol

“Ugh! My family is so…

GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK

NEW YEAR’S resolutions ARE officially OUT • What’s in, you ask? New Year’s intentions, aka the strategy that’ll *actually* make all your end-of-December dreams come true.

THIS IS YEAR YOU CHANGE THE WORLD

YOU’RE ABOUT TO HAVE THE BEST BREAK EVER

YOUR 2025 CONFIDENCE GLOW-UP • WE’RE MANIFESTING MAJOR *THAT GIRL* ENERGY, STARTING RIGHT NOW.

Now loading: Meditation mode • Haven’t tried it yet? Here’s your start-this-second strategy to finding your center, no matter the storm.

GO WITH YOUR FLOW • Understanding your hormones can be a game-changer for your energy and productivity. We’re breaking it down.

How to eat more vegetables (even if you truly hate them) • GOING DAYS—OR EVEN, YIKES, WEEKS—WITHOUT A SINGLE GREEN? THIS ONE’S FOR YOU.

GIFTS FOR ALL YOUR BESTIES’ WINTER VIBES • WHETHER YOUR PALS THRIVE IN THE CHILLY WEATHER OR HIBERNATE AS SOON AS TEMPS DROP, WE’VE CURATED THE PERFECT PRESENTS FOR YOUR ENTIRE SNAP STREAK SQUAD.

A bestie hangout for ever y month of the year • Squad sleepovers starting to feel a little stale? Shake things up with a stacked cal of friendship inspo.

Spread some cheer (here and there and everywhere) • You know that girl who’s always bringing the holiday hype? Oh...