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EXCLUSIVE! Getting ready with Elliana Walmsley was, in fact, on our beauty bucket list...especially as the 16-year-old dancer/actress/influencer prepares to launch her very own line of body mists. We're playing with spring's best makeup trends ~and~ celebrating (not concealing!) our fabulous, imperfect, authentic selves. You in? 

OUR SPRING BEAUTY ISSUE

Your ultimate beauty guide, inside 🌷💋
It's our Beauty Issue and we're kinda obsessed, tbh. 

Fresh fash finds 🌎💖
36 looks we love...to save the Earth *and* your closet. Win!  

It's confident girl spring 🤩
Be bold, speak your mind and stand your ground. Here's the how-to.  

Not to be dramatic...but this quiz will save your love life 💞
Reveal why you crush and what the heck to do with all your current feels.

Friend advice ~every~ girl needs to hear 
Your squad's about to go from "casual lunch table crew" to "literal besties for life." 

TikTok skincare trends to ditch ASAP 
PSA: That $65 face cream from your FYP is messing with your cash *and* your complexion. 

Become the perf plant mom 🌱
Sooo you just entered your green goddess era...and we are very much here for it. 

Spring break just got sooo fun 
No vacay? No problem. Upgrade from "stuck at home" to "staycation slay." 

Your makeup = a masterpiece 
Craftcore has entered the chat: Bold hues, face gems and ribbons, oh my!

OK, girlboss! We see you 
Pursue your passions, earn extra bucks *and* elevate your résumé this summer. 

*This* is what you need to Snap your crush 
Crushing was always confusing but navigating romance through a screen? Near impossible…until now. 

A moment to appreciate the hair, pls 
Dull, damaged 'do? Make over your mane with the sleekness + shine it's been waiting for.

The new you starts now! Your 30-day life glow-up
You are about to 1) break out of your comfort zone, 2) have *so* much fun, 3) get your best/happiest/most carefree self back. Ready? 

And your niche room aesthetic is...
Coconut cove? Friends apartment-core? We're overhauling our entire vibe.

Big changes ahead! (Good ones, pinkie swear) 
There's a solar eclipse on Apr. 8—time to see what realizations/transformations/shifts the stars have in store for your sign. (A must-read for fire and earth signs, FYI.) 

Everything you need to watch, read and listen to this season... 
Reasons to be obsessed with 17-year-old actress Cailey Fleming: a) she slays her starring role in the movie IF (in theaters May 17), b) she gave us super insider info on working with two of her/our idols aka John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds and c) she's srsly the best bestie. PLUS: Snuggle up with your comfiest blanket bc it's time for the road trip-themed, melt-your-stress-away streaming watch list you didn't know you needed this spring break. 
 

 

IN THIS ISSUE, YOU'LL ALSO FIND... 

🌟 A workout that's good for your body *and* your mind
Simple yet game-changing fitness you can do anytime, anywhere? Count us in for mindful movement. 

📘 The TBR (that's Tote Bag Rec) for your TBR
Adorable bags...amazing books to stash in 'em...kind of what dreams are made of.

💌 Is your crush worth keeping around? 
Yes, even your relationships could use a good springtime scrub. 

💘 It's boob season... 
So we answered all your, uh, breast questions, from nipple size to body image blahs. 

🥇 "I'm a beauty influencer, a gold medalist swimmer—and I'm blind" 
Anastasia Pagonis lost her vision at age 14. Now 19, she's opening up about how she's navigating her journey with hope, strength and confidence. 

PLUS!
+ Dear Carol on family drama and handling homesickness 
+ The newbie's guide to...shaving (Psst: There's a better way to do it) 
+ "My mom is addicted to alcohol—here's how I found out" One GL girl's story 
+ All the awkward spring break/period/texting moments 
+ Tons of fun and freebies 
...and so much more!

FREE STUFF ALERT

WIN! SPECTACULAR SPRING READS GIVEAWAY
Fab fantasy stories? Relatable main characters? World-changing romances? Check, check and check. Peep our ultimate spring break TBR then enter to win HERE 🌸📚

WIN! THE BEAUTY AWARDS GIVEAWAY
Your makeup/hair/skincare/nail card is never going to decline again with these fab faves. Scout 'n' snag the prettiest picks of the year HERE 💋💗

WIN! SPRING STYLE GUIDE GIVEAWAY
Happy hair? Sweet sneaks? A cute outfit? It's giving "gorgeous girl spring" everywhere you go. Get the guide right HERE 🎀😍

WIN! SPRING BEAUTY FUN AND FREEBIES GIVEAWAY
Haute haircare, marvelous makeup, breakout busters and so much more: Enter to win sooo many GRWM surprises starting April 1 right HERE 💖

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+ DIY a fancy candle with our tutorial HERE 

IMAGE CREDITS

April/May Cover and Beauty Guide (Elliana Walmsley): Photographed by Mike Azria. Styled by Lo VonRumpf. Hair by George Fragkioudakis. Makeup by Sophia Hutch. 

Fashion: Photographed by Mike Azria. Styled by Lo VonRumpf. Hair by George Fragkioudakis. Makeup by Sophia Hutch. 

 Confident Girl Spring: instagram.com/officiallydaitime. Friendship: instagram.com/maliabakermsb.  Staycation: instagram.com/tahaniariel. Craftcore: instagram.com/jaydenbartels. Hair: instagram.com/lanacondor. New You: instagram.com/anaislee_. Room: instagram.com/tropicali_haven. Eclipse: instagram.com/bellabluray. Entertainment: instagram.com/caileypresleyfleming. Web: instagram.com/itscaroxline.

by GL | 3/10/2024