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Check out the new June/July issue of Girls’ Life starring Malia Baker

A teen girl with long dark hair wears a strapless red and white floral dress, smiling slightly. The June/July issue of Girls' Life magazine features headlines about confidence, beauty tips, summer fashion, and crushes—plus Malia Baker on the cover.

Our June/July 2026 issue starring Malia Baker is in mailboxes and on newsstands May 19!

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EXCLUSIVE! Malia Baker is fully locked in for her summer era. The Descendants star is sharing (everything she can) about the highly anticipated release of Wicked Wonderland, her big move with BFF Momona Tamada and, ofc, plenty of scoops of Honeycomb Malted Milk Chocolate ice cream.

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OUR SUMMER ISSUE

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Suit up for summer 👙
The cutest looks under the sun.

A woman with long blonde hair adorned with a large yellow flower above her ear poses against a plain background, channeling Girls' Life June/July issue vibes. She sports shimmery makeup, silver and turquoise earrings, and a sheer top with pink details.

Vacay beauty breakdown ☀️
Sun-kissed glows, sweat-proof serves and bedazzled beats all around.

A couple stands hand in hand on the beach, facing the ocean at sunset, channeling breezy June/July issue vibes. The man wears a white T-shirt and striped shorts, while the woman’s white dress features a bold red flower print.

We just predicted your next crush 🩷
(Psst: You’ve probably already met them.)

A person holds up an iced coffee in the foreground, while Malia Baker, featured in the June/July issue of Girls' Life, smiles behind the counter of a cozy café with menu boards on the wall.

New job? You’ve got this 💼
From first day to favorite employee.

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Be the best bestie 👯‍♀️
Your GC is about to pop off.

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The nervous girl’s guide to summer camp 🏕️
Now presenting our sleepaway survival kit.

A woman stands on a sidewalk in front of a shop window, wearing a white t-shirt, striped wide-leg pants, sandals, and a light blue crossbody bag—channeling Malia Baker’s chic vibe from the June/July issue of Girls' Life—as she sips her drink and looks down.

Your booked ‘n’ busy summer wardrobe
Fits for ~anything~ on your agenda, whether you’re lounging at the lake or slaying your city internship.

A bright bedroom with a large bed covered in pink and green bedding, a patterned rug, and colorful pillows inspired by the June/July issue of Girls' Life featuring Malia Baker. Sunlight creates sparkling reflections as decorative items hang above the bed.

Bring the beach to your bedroom 🌺
The dreamiest DIYs await.

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QUIZ! What’s your summer reset energy? 🌊
We know ~exactly~ how you’re glowing up this szn.

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Ready, set, takeoff ✈️
Your vacay packing list isn’t complete ’til you read our tips.

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Everything you need to watch, read and listen to this summer 🎶
Hudson Stone is a whole summer mood—and he’s about to take over your screens *and* your playlists as Desi in Camp Rock 3. 🎸 PLUS: Your summer media matrix (aka the perf flick/album/show to stream, no matter your vacay vibe). 🎬 AND: Fresh beach reads based on your dream travel destination. 🌴

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IN THIS ISSUE, YOU’LL ALSO FIND…

Your ultimate hair highlight guide ✨
Read this before you brighten up.

Up your flirt game 💋
OK, fine, we’ll spill our secret tips.

Social scaries, begone 👋
Who’s that slaying small talk at the neighborhood picnic? You, ofc!

Low-key reasons to love Dad 💙
Because he totally deserves the hype this Father’s Day.

Summer period probs, solved 🩸
Your flow? Not stopping you.

PLUS!
+ Dear Carol on friend crushes, ghosted texts and strict parents
+ The jealous girl’s guide to dating
+ Why being bored is kinda the best
+ The sweetest summer smoothie recipes
+ Your gut health glow-up
+ Our epic sleepover crossword puzzle
+ The ultimate summer bucket list
+ All the embarrassing moments in Ode to Awk
+ Tons of inspo, fun and freebies
…and so much more!

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FREE STUFF ALERT

Don’t see a link? Check back soon!

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WIN! Beach Blanket Book Club 🏖️
Incoming: a tidal wave of amazing reads. Enter to win HERE.

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WIN! Summer Fun + Freebies 🍉
In the wise words of Troy Bolton: School’s out, scream and shout! Enter to win our vacay giveaways starting July 1 HERE.

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WIN! Beach Reads Giveaway 📚
Our motto this month: Treat your shelf. Enter to win them all starting June 1 HERE.

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WEBSITE MENTIONS IN JUNE/JULY 2026

Don’t see a link? Check back soon!

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+ Live your cool girl summer on a budget HERE 💰
+ Your old clothes need a tie-dye makeover HERE 🌈
+ QUIZ! Spill about your crush, get a niche date idea HERE 💘
+ Meet the cutest swimsuits of sunny season HERE 😎

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+ Make a DIY scalp scrub HERE 🧖‍♀️

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+ The cutest macramé flower tutorial HERE 🌼

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+ Answers to our epic sleepover crossword HERE ✏️

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+ Delish summer ice cream recipes HERE 🍦

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CREDITS

June/July cover (Malia Baker): Photographed by Mike Azria. Styled by Coco Emery. Hair by Kat Thompson. Makeup by Bobbie Riley.

Fashion (Suit up for summer): Photographed by Mike Azria. Styled by Coco Emery. Hair by George Fragkioudakis. Makeup by Christopher Miles.

Vacay beauty: instagram.com/zaralarsson, Summer crush: instagram.com/giannamjoyce, New job: pinterest.com/beccaldays06, Best bestie: instagram.com/mel.amartinez, Summer camp: instagram.com/disneyplus, Summer wardrobe: instagram.com/bbcvl, Bedroom: instagram.com/tropicali_haven, Summer reset: instagram.com/katiefang, Ready set takeoff: instagram.com/lisahoogendoorn, Hudson Stone: instagram.com/hudsonstoneofficial, Beach Blanket Book Club: instagram.com/amberdowty_, Summer Fun + Freebies: instagram.com/_staywell_, Beach Reads Giveaway: instagram.com/rebecca.johnstonnn, Website mentions: instagram.com/hanna_noellee

Kathleen O'Neill June 21, 2026
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