Girls' Life articles from August 2005

Girls' Life archives from August 2005

Find your perfect pen pal!(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Ever wish you had faraway friends? Girls who could let you know what's up in Wisconsin? A bud who knows the trends in Tuscaloosa? Or maybe just someone you can tell your innermost secrets--without the chance of your entire school finding out?...

Karen the editor's page.(entering The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award)(Editorial)
August 1, 2005... Forty-eight hours from now, I could be a big loser. Or a big winner. I dunno. I know I'm supposed to say it's a thrill just to be nominated (and, really, it is) but I sort of forgot that, when you're nominated for an award, that means one...

Money isn't everything.(WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... I have great parents and five younger sibs I wouldn't trade for the world. My parents work hard, but some girls make fun of me because I'm not rich. I've allowed their harsh and nasty words to get to me. After reading "Special Report: Rich...

Suit yourself.(WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... I really enjoyed "Cute-For-You Suits" [J/J '05]. It helped me pick out the perfect suit. The beach is calling! --Brooke The bathing suit section was great, but it lacks suits for larger girls. It'd be much appreciated if you included...

Soul sister.(WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... Thanks for "Friends, Sisters & Magic Pants" [Hangin' With, J/J '05]! I loved the The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants movie! It was fun to find out what the actresses are like off camera. --Ashley

All smiles.(WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... Thank you for "It Only Takes a Smile" [J/J '05]. I was born with a cleft lip. I was fortunate to have surgery to repair it. The article inspired me to want to help children who aren't as fortunate. --Danielle

Country cutie.(WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... I loved your article on Blaine Larsen [GL Cutie, J/J '05]. Many people think country is for old people, but it's not. I was really excited to see him in your magazine. I can't thank you enough. --Lizzie

Foxy lady.(WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... Thank you so much for "Love your Bod!" [J/J '05]. I've always been self-conscious about my body. If I found one flaw, I thought everybody who passed by was staring at it. But I realize I was wrong! Thank you for helping me and everyone else who...

Hope springs eternal.(WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... I hope Ali Spizman gets this message. What she did for Hope Stout is awesome ["Hope on a String," Short Stuff, J/J '05]. I was at a cheerleading competition in Atlanta, and the first page of the program was about Hope. It talked about her life,...

Coach scores.(UPDATE!)(Roderick Jackson files lawsuit against Ensley High School)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Coach Roderick Jackson just celebrated a big win ("Coach Sidelined," Short Stuff, F/M '05). After he was fired for protesting Ensley High School's lack of funding for his girls' basketball program, Jackson sued the Birmingham Board of...

Keepin' the sisterhood alive.(READER LETTER OF THE MONTH)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... Thanks for including articles about The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, manga and anime, and Curse of DarKastle. My friends and I started a group called The Evil Sisters (we mean evil as in sneaking a snack and staying up late). I got their...

Sign on the dotted line.(Short Stuff)(Sharpie Retractable Autographs for Education campaign )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Imagine country singer Jo Dee Messina or Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts asking for your autograph. Hey, it could happen. The Sharpie Retractable Autographs for Education campaign is bringing celebs to schools to collect signatures from...

Be a hollaback girl!(Short Stuff)(Joseph Brucia promotes the Carlie Security Backpack)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Talk about Dads to the rescue! After his 11-year-old daughter Carlie was abducted from behind a Florida carwash in February 2004, Joseph Brucia is taking a stand to keep other kids safe, He has teamed up with inventor Edric Sizemore to promote...

The universal language.(Short Stuff)(Students' Art for Peace, an artwork exchange program)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... It's like sending a personal peace sign halfway across the world. Through an artwork exchange program, Students' Art for Peace is promoting good will around the globe. Kids paint or draw "peace pictures," then send them to students in other...

Take notes.(Short Stuff)(Robby Takac's Music is Art tour)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... The Ramones would be proud. The Goo Goo Dolls bassist Robby Takac is turning schools into Rock 'n' Roll High Schools. He and a few Good Charamel Records groups are rockin' out assembly-style for his Music is Art tour. Robby's bugged that "the...

Makin' cents.(Short Stuff)(Charles Schwab Foundation study finds most teens don't have financial literacy)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Define "financial literacy." A) Money for learning to read. B) Advanced English. C) A month when a person buys books. D) None of the above. The answer is D, and financial literacy (read: money savvy) is something most teens don't have,...

Look who's up to Bat.(Short Stuff)(Batgirl makes TV screen debut on "The Batman")(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Superhero? How 'bout super-she-ro? This fall, girls have a new reason to watch Saturday morning cartoons. Gone are the days when Batman was forced to singlehandedly take on the bad guys that plagued Gotham because, this year, Batgirl makes her...

Rah-rah-sis-boom-huh?(Boo! Hiss!)(Texas Education Agency authority bill would forbid "overtly sexually suggestive" cheers )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... The state that gives us the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is floating a bill that forbids any "overtly sexually suggestive" cheers during high school sports games and other events. While the bill gives the Texas Education Agency authority to...

Spanglish.(COOL GIRL)(Bryanna McQueen receives 2005 AXA Achievement Scholarship for starting a refugee tutoring program)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Bryanna McQueen, 18, is a natural-born teacher. Bryanna took her love of Spanish to a new level by starting a free English tutoring program for Mexican and Salvadorian refugees in the Maryland/D.C./Virginia area. Bryanna became aware of the low...

Dear Carol.(friendship, dating and family relationships)(Column)
August 1, 2005... Dear Carol, My family invited my best friend to go with us on vacation. I thought, "Wow, this is going to be so much fun!" Wrong! My mom is very organized so, whenever you're done with a dish, you have to clean it. Well, my friend never...

Surviving ... separation nation: hoping you and your best gal would be sittin' side by side in every class? No such luck ...(BFFs)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... You and your girl don't have a single period together this year--not even lunch! Here are lessons on how to keep from just being two pals who pass in the hallways. CLUB QUEENS So you can't choose your class schedule, but you can...

Watch out!(BFF GIVEAWAY)
August 1, 2005... So you and your bud won't be late to classes, you'll need flair for your wrists. And flair is what you'll wear when you go for watches by Monji with Japanese glass-bead bands and funky faces. They're not cheap ($66 each, monjiusa.com), but...

Whenever I want to do something, my friend wants to do the exact opposite. And it's always her way or the highway: how can I get my best friend to be more open and agreeable to doing what I want to do for a change?(BFF DILEMMA OF THE MONTH)
August 1, 2005... Maybe you should hang out in a group of friends, so it's not just you two fighting about what to do. Or you could always bring along another friend to help decide on something fun to do. --Ally, 12 I would say, "Can we do my idea this...

Um, hello? Your best friend is rubber-cemented to her new boy, and she seems to have forgotten you exist. Presenting: GL's Official How-to-Keep-the-Sisterhood Kit.(FRiENDS)
August 1, 2005... When she's not rambling on and on... and on... about how awesome he is, she's MIA. Those plans you two had to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? She ditched when he asked her to The Dukes of Hazzard. Not fair, right? But it's tough for...

Down to earth: get back to nature with wood, suede, crystal and feather hair accessories.(BEAUTY TOP 10)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... SPLURGE! Vintage crystal haircomb, Alex and Ani, $68, 1-800-725-7822 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stick barrette, Goody, $5, Target [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SPLURGE! Leather headband with gem stones, Alex and Ani, $128,...

Bag lady: don't blow that back-to-school outfit with an ugly backpack. Tote your books in style!(FASHiON TOP 10)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... $46 Kukuxumusu ebags.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $35 paulfrank.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $16 Target [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $66 paulfrank.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $60 topitoffaccessories.com ...

Dragon breath: I always seem to have bad breath no matter what I do. I use mouthwash, I brush often and I chew minty gum, but it never goes away. Help!(BODY Q&A)(Column)
August 1, 2005... Ugh, that stinks--but take comfort that half of us deal with this issue. Hundreds of species of bacteria live in our mouths, feeding on food particles and saliva. They're actually doing this to keep our mouths clean. Thing is, as bacteria...

If you look at the sun, you'll go blind.(FACT OR FICTION?)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Fiction, for the most part. Many people haven't been able to resist looking at a gorgeous sunset, and their peepers still work fine. That said, the sun can cause serious damage to the retina, in the back of your eye. It gets burned if you stare...

Shallow gal? My BFF just told me my guy friend likes me. I like him too, but there's one problem. He's a little overweight. I can't get it off my mind. What should I do?(GUYS Q&A)
August 1, 2005... DAVE Physical attraction is important, but it shouldn't be the determining factor. If the only drawback is that he's a "little" overweight, don't let that be a deal-breaker. What if he thought you're a "little" too blonde for him? Wouldn't...

Heartthrob or headache? Are older guys the perfect solution to crush woes ... or a shortcut to disaster? If dating older boys is uncharted territory, check out the facts before you get in over your head.(GUYS)
August 1, 2005... The guys in your grade didn't grow up a bit over the summer. They're PS2-obsessed, spitball-spewing burp machines that are all four inches too short. Nick makes farting noises, and the whole slew of them erupt in laughter. Yep, girls mature...

In left-out field: my friend is very popular with the boys, so I am bombarded with questions from guys about who she likes. She's nice and deserves it--but I feel left out.(ASK LUCKY)(Column)
August 1, 2005... It's great that guys appreciate your bud's fabulousness like you do. But it can be annoying to field questions about her romantic interests. It's natural to feel a bit jealous of all the attention she gets. Yes, she probably deserves it, but...

Stress much? Imagine not feeling totally rushed, tired, cranky and overwhelmed this year. It's possible! Really.(LiFE)
August 1, 2005... If you dread the stress of school pressures, we've got some good news. No matter what grade you're going into this fall, it can be your best year ever. The key? Here are five proven stress-busters: 1. Be reasonable Fab plans are great,...

Too-cute tote.(Make it!)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Want a totally unique tote? Get out the sewing machine to create this bangin' bag, no pattern required... What you need * 1 yard fabric for outside of bag * 1/3 yard lining fabric * 1 yard heavy fusible interfacing *...

Go thrifty.(Why not?)(National Thrift Shop Day)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Hate looking like a mall regular? Aug. 17 is National Thrift Shop Day, so hit the secondhand store for vintage and designer threads. Keep current trends in mind. Belts are big this fall, so look for awesome wide ones...but silk scarves and...

Be creamed!(Be the first to...)(end of summer ice cream sandwich party)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Nothin' bonds buds like sugar. So invite your friends for a casual, end-of-summer ice cream sandwich party. Get big cookies from a gourmet bakery, premium ice cream (try gingerbread with butter pecan!), chopped nuts, colored sprinkles and mini...

Top 10.(TV: Kicked Out, Instant Star)(CDs: Into the Rush, Nice and Nicely Done, Train Wreck, On the Strength of All Convinced)(Movies: Sky High)(Books: Middle School: How to Deal, The Crimes and Punishments of Miss Payne, Moon River)
August 1, 2005... Tube Kicked Out ABC FAMILY Your big bro won't do college, won't work, won't even take out the trash. He spaces in front of PS2, listens to Lambs of God and performs bodily functions you don't care to mention. You want him out! Live...

AnnaSophia Robb.(SPOTLiGHT)(Brief Article)(Biography)
August 1, 2005... AGE 11 HOMETOWN Denver WHERE YOU'VE SEEN HER In Because of Winn-Dixie, she was Opal. WHERE YOU'LL SEE HER In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, she's gum-lovin' Violet Beauregarde. ON-SET ANTICS AnnaSophia made a major friendship connection...

Jackson Rathbone.(CUTiE)(Brief Article)(Biography)
August 1, 2005... CLAIM TO FAME Jackson is Nicholas on ABC Family's Beautiful People, premiering Aug. 8 at 10 p.m. HOMETOWN "I was born in Singapore. I've lived in Indonesia, London, Connecticut, California, Norway, Texas, and then I went to Interlochen in...

The very fortunate Hilary Duff: we hope you aren't expecting the typical magazine story about what's in Hilary's makeup bag. For her second GL cover, we figured we'd do something a little different. We hooked Hils up with a leading psychic in the hopes of discovering everything about Hilary you (and she!) never knew. Best. Idea. Ever.(Cover Story)(Biography)
August 1, 2005... As fate would have it, Hilary has had many past lives. Turns out she's old-soul chill--mature and mellow. But what Hilary fan could know that? She's fooled everyone with the goofy routine, dorking out with her signature physical comedy of...

Seven minutes in heaven ... with Jesse!(Jesse McCartney)(Biography)
August 1, 2005... Are we slightly obsessed with Jesse McCartney? Hmm, maybe. This is indeed the third time this year Jesse has been in GL. But when we were invited to help him launch Disneyland's 50th anniversary shindig, we didn't have the heart to let him...

Back to ... Everything old is new again. Fall is all about fresh takes on retro and vintage. Read on for our guide to mixing the hottest comeback pieces with modern classics.(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... fitted pants Fitted pants are fabulous with long, layered tees, cropped cardies and accessories like this glittery sequined belt. Jeans, $56, and long-sleeve tee, $24, Etnies. Tinker Bell tee, $56, Disney Couture by Mighty Fine....

Rev up your rep: no doubt, you're already fab. But there's always room for an awesome image-bustin' change for the better. This school year, make that leap!
August 1, 2005... Maybe you want to peel away the shyness and suddenly reveal the girl who can chat up anyone (and has tons of new buds to prove it). Or perhaps you want a radical Princess Diaries-style makeover or to blow everybody's minds by switching up your...

GL's brutally honest guide to the totally confusing things guys do: boys are weird! And we have proof. We get tons of e-mails and letters from girls about all the things that confuse you about guys. How they kiss, talk, crush, dress, even smells that are just all kinds of funky. This is the list.
August 1, 2005... Sometimes in nature, when a female is finished with a male, she'll kill him, usually by eating his skull. This is the beauty of being a praying mantis or tarantula. If her man is irritating, rude, crude, dumb or just not that into her, it's off...

Make this school year your best one yet!
August 1, 2005... SHAKE SHYNESS "People always told me to open up but, when you're shy, it's really hard. But this past year, I tried it. I opened up and was fun to be around. I got more friends--and what you need the most in these years are friends." ...

Find your perfect back-to-school sneaks: we love the new fall sneakers! So not just for gym class anymore, you can wear 'em punky, preppy, even (gasp!) glam. Here's our definitive guide to the best sneaks of the season.(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... Love kickin' it old-school? Rock a stylin' pair of retro sneakers! This leather wipes clean. No more fearing mud puddles! $60, kswiss.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The pink V adds punch to this ultra-cool pair. $60, vans.com ...

Hit the books with the looks: want to pull off those fabulous fall hair and makeup trends you see in magazines and on celebrities? Class is in session ...
August 1, 2005... THE TREND: MOD LINER GET IT Don't sharpen your pencil for this look. Creamy liner is clean yet dramatic. Start with a flat brush with firm bristles, like Benefit's Hard Angle Brush ($14, benefitcosmetics.com). Dip the tip of the brush into...

Artichokes, unite! Taking the veggie route? Here's everything you should know.
August 1, 2005... THINKING ABOUT GOING VEGETARIAN? DO IT RIGHT! Your friends are chowing fresh-off-the-grill burgers... but all you see are a pair of warm, fuzzy cow's eyes. Moo. Maybe you used to love your dad's juicy T-bones, but the thought of eating...

Cut the clutter! We give this tidy, bright new bedroom an A+.
August 1, 2005... WHO SAYS BEING ORGANIZED HAS TO BE DULL? Kendall, 12, hasn't always been known to her friends as the tidiest girl you've ever met. Her new school-year resolution? A place for everything and everything in its place. Our solution? Send her...

Surviving Silverlake: a brand-new school in a brand-new city has Margot feeling like a social outcast. Will she ever fit in again?(FiCTiON)(Short Story)
August 1, 2005... "I will survive. I will survive." I can't help repeating this over and over in time to the speeding and honking cars as I walk to the end of our block, where I'll turn left and begin the first day of my new life at Silverlake High. It's a...

Star signs.
August 1, 2005... Leo 7/23-8/22 AUGUST Hey, birthday girl, you're making out like a bandit! Looks like you're being showered with lots of sweet presents and greeting cards packed with cash. SEPTEMBER Ugh, getting up at the crack of dawn to the annoying...

Crazy locks. And how was your day?(embarrassing moments)
August 1, 2005... For Crazy Hair Day at school, I woke up really early to brush my hair out with hairspray and add lots of clips. When t got to school, I noticed I was the only one with really messed-up hair. Turns out Crazy Hair Day was the following week! ...

Water works.(Celeb Moment)(Ashley Tisdale)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Ashley Tisdale runs circles around the twins as Maddie on Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zach and Cody (Tuesdays, 7 p.m.). It was freshman year in PE, and we had to run. I never really liked to run so, when my friends and I started out...