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Our October/November 2022 issue
is in mailboxes and
on newsstands on September 20!

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EXCLUSIVE!  Kylie Cantrall is about to be very, very famous. As she steps on set for our Oct/Nov cover shoot, the actress and singer, 17, is all smiles and chill energy—pretty understated for someone who just days before was named the newest star of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

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THE FALL ISSUE

Current mood: Fall fashion ๐ŸŒŸ
When you're making your seasonal shopping list, be sure each of these key pieces (Prints! Boots! Coats!) is represented, k? You'll be set 'til spring.

Face your beauty fears (yep, that includes your eyelash curler)
Your biggest hair/nail/makeup phobias? They're about to be your new go-to's.
Watch and learn...

Yes to Making. Things. Happen.
While there are no rules as to how you craft your vision board, we've gathered some inspo to get the manifestation vibes flowing. 

Quiz! What's your flirt vibe?
Ready to learn how you lay on the charm? Answer these Q's for a major relationship revelation.

These blemish busters are actually magic 
While instant zit erasers don't exist just yet (when they do, we'll be the first ones to let you know), these trendy new treatments get pretty dang close. Poof! 

Did you just become the best babysitter ever?
Answer: Yes. From getting the gig to taming toddlers, consider *this* your guide to being the best sitter on the block.

We just planned your group costume (you're welcome) 
Take this as a sign to embrace the ~extra~ vibes with your besties this season. From the Clueless crew to unsung superheroes, find a look your squad will actually agree on.

The friendship secrets every girl needs to know 
We're dishing on the unspoken laws of true BFFs...just in case, ya know, you needed a refresher.

Plan the ~perfect~ first date 
Take a deep breath, it's time for your rom-com-worthy moment. Time to toss those worries and enjoy that one-on-one time with your S.O. 

Brighter days are ahead 
Nearly half of high schoolers reported feeling sad or hopeless in the past year. Here's why so many are struggling—and how you can get help.

"Please, don't call me Doogie" 
Alena Analeigh was just 13 years old when she was accepted to medical school this year. As amazing as that is, there's *way* more to this impressive future doc than just being smart.

Host the ultimate Friendsgiving for your squad
Yes, it's a thing. Yes, you can do this! Consider this your unabridged guide to being the hostess with the most-est at your Friendsgiving feast.

Everything you need to watch, read and listen to this fall...
Sofia Wylie and Sophia Anne Caruso are srsly bestie goals—so we *had* to give them our BFF quiz (catch the dynamic duo starring in The School for Good and Evil, streaming Oct. 21 on Netflix). Lilia Buckingham takes us behind-the-scenes of Hocus Pocus 2 (out on Disney+ Sept. 30) dishing on everything from frights to friendship to overcoming fears. PLUS: How to have a perfect Halloween (according to everything pop culture ever taught us) and behold, #BookTok lovers: a page-turning pick for ~every~ literary trope.

In this issue, you'll also find... 

๐ŸŽ€ Just ~curly girl~ things
Hey, swirl sisters! Perfecting your texture doesn't need to be a trial-and-error tresscapade. 

โœ๏ธ Confessions of a recovering perfectionist 
"Let's start by basing our self-worth on who we are, not what we do," writes GL girl Sophia, 17. Plus, how to spot the signs of burnout. 

๐Ÿฅ‘ Here's a thought: The way you eat can actually be self-care 
Intuitive eating just entered the chat. Here's our guide to appreciating your appetite *and* becoming besties with your bod.

๐Ÿ’” This is a sign to get over *that* crush 
Stuck in a situationship? Obsessing over someone out of your reach? Take it from us: It's time to move on. We can help.

๐Ÿ‘ฏ‍โ™€๏ธ Every annoying sister sitch—solved 
You heart your sis, but she can pluck your last nerve like no one else. We're digging in on how to fix these common quarrels.

๐ŸŒ– Psst: Your moon sign is trying to tell you who you *really* are 
The start of Scorpio season means it's time to reveal our deepest feels...and what better way to do that than looking to the moon?

PLUS!
+ Dear Carol on dealing with disorganization 
+ Quiz! Can you fly solo—or do you stick with the crowd? 
+ The newbie's guide to every beauty tool you *need* in your makeup bag 
+ Every question you ever had about your boobs...answered 
+ All the awkward Halloween moments 
+ Tons of fun and freebies
...and so much more!

FREE STUFF ALERT

WIN! AMAZING AUTUMN READS GIVEAWAY

Get reading this spooky szn with the ~ultimate~ picks—from amaze adventures to fantastical dramas and relatable romances. Update your TBR list (and enter to win!) right HERE. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿฅฐ

WIN! FAB FALL STYLE GIVEAWAY

Leaves are falling...and your cold-weather wardrobe is calling. Get the essentials you need for every style sitch and enter to win our faves HERE. ๐Ÿ‘—๐Ÿ’—

WIN! A BOOK GIVEAWAY EVERY DAY THIS OCTOBER 

Your fall just got booked, bb. Enter to win a fabulous TBR every single day this October right HERE. ๐Ÿ“™๐Ÿ‚

WIN! NOVEMBER FUN + FREEBIES GIVEAWAY

Time to (pumpkin) spice up your season. Snag the best in beauty, awesome accessories, sweet surprises and sooo much more. Win it all starting November 1 right HERE. ๐Ÿ’„๐Ÿ›๏ธ

Website mentions in October/November 2022...
Don't see a link? Check back soon!

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+ Get Kylie's cover look! Win the entire fall beauty collection from L.A. Colors HERE. ๐Ÿงก

PAGE 4: What's trending on girlslife.com this OCTOBER and NOVEMBER...
+ Your ultimate autumn mood board HERE. โœจ
+ Ask your crush to be your date to the school dance HERE. ๐Ÿ˜˜

+ Curate the cutest squad photoshoot HERE. ๐Ÿ“ธ
+ Take our *best* BFF quiz HERE. ๐Ÿ’˜
+ Revive your bullet journaling game HERE. ๐Ÿ““
+ Make delish caramel apples (yum!) HERE. ๐ŸŽ
+ Plan the perfect Halloween throwback marathon HERE. ๐Ÿ“บ

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+ WIN! Snag great golf shoes from Skechers HERE. โ›ณ๏ธ

PAGE 8: On the OCTOBER calendar...
+ WIN! One lucky Hayley LeBlanc fan will win a signed copy of her must-read new book The Hayley Mysteries plus a bonus swag bag. Enter starting Oct. 1 right HERE. ๐Ÿ“•

PAGE 10: On the NOVEMBER calendar...
+ The glowed-up PSL you've been waiting for HERE. ๐ŸŽƒ
+ WIN! One crafty GL girl will win her very own Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 2 Smartphone Printer plus five Instax Mini Spray Art instant film packs (worth $179!). Enter starting Nov. 1 right HERE. ๐ŸŽž

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+ We had the *best* time with Pressley Hosbach at Cal-a-Vie Health Spa's Mom & Teen Week this summer. Relive the mindfulness magic (and find out how you can join us IRL next year!) HERE. โ˜€๏ธ

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+ Adorable—and amazing!—Friendsgiving recipes HERE. ๐Ÿฅง

Image Credits:
October/November 2022 Cover (Kylie Cantrall): Photographed by MANICPROJECT. Styled by Lo VonRumpf. Hair by Phillip Nathaniel. Makeup by Sophia Hutch. 

Fall Fashion: Photographed by MANICPROJECT. Styled by Lo VonRumpf. Hair by George Fragkioudakis. Makeup by Sophia Hutch. Coat, $359, SpiritHoods. Top, $46, Lili Sidonio. Jeans, $108, Lee. Boots, $100, Chinese Laundry. Belt, $20, Maurices. Ring, $50, stylist's own.

Beauty Fears: instagram.com/maudeapatow. Manifesting: College created on Canva using images from instagram.com/jennibrhodes, instagram.com/allthingslillyann, instagram.com/pressley, instagram.com/kiannanaomi, instagram.com/best.dressed, instagram.com/itsjennaraine, instagram.com/brookhoury. Flirt Vibe: instagram.com/olivia.olusanyaGroup Costume: instagram.com/pressleyFriendship Secrets: instagram.com/sincerely__bri. First Date: instagram.com/annaxsitarBrighter Days: Photo by Gian Cescon on Unsplash. Alena Analeigh: instagram.com/thebrownstemgirl. Friendsgiving: Collage created on Canva using images from instagram.com/reluctantentertainer, instagram.com/1127seriesEntertainment: instagram.com/sophiaannecaruso. October Books Calendar: instagram.com/booknerd_reads.

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by GL | 9/23/2022
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