Girls' Life articles from December 2006

Girls' Life archives from December 2006

Find your perfect pal!
December 1, 2006... 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?...

Fashion for all.(WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... I was completely overjoyed to see that you now use models who are healthy and of average weight ["Fall Fashion Your Way!" O/N '06]. I didn't like how you used to put stick-thin models in your fashion articles, all while encouraging girls to...

Reality check.(WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... I was so glad when I saw Cheyenne on the cover of the O/N '06 issue. I love her TV show, music and personality. She inspired me to write more music. Thanks for the article! --Megan For the past several issues, your cover girls have...

A+ article.(WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... Thanks for publishing "Make the Grade and Still Have a Life" [O/N '06]. Ever since school started, it has been nothing but work, work, work! I never had enough time to do fun things. When I read the article, it helped me finish my schoolwork...

Guard yourself.(WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... I really appreciated last month's "Karen The Editor's Page" [O/N '06]. It's amazing how a vaccine has been created to prevent cervical cancer! I had no idea Gardasil even existed. Thank you for making GL readers aware of all the wonderful...

Porn precautions.(WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... In last month's Ask Lucky section, I was bothered by Lucky's answer to the question about pornography [O/N '06]. I don't think it was taken seriously enough. Porn is very degrading to women (and men) and, when boys look at it, their views of...

Pettyfer the Pretty.(WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... I loved your O/N '06 Cutie--Alex Pettyfer. He's adorable. I can't wait to see Operation Stormbreaker. I think I have a new crush! One suggestion for the Cutie section: Make the interview longer. I love seeing who you put in it, and I would love...

Lunchtime memories.(WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... Thank you so much for the Fun Stuff article on how to make a scrapbook from paper bags ["Brown-bag It," O/N '06]. I'm a freshman, and I've been looking for ways I could scrapbook each school year. Thanks to you, I found it! --Lindsay

Blonde rebuttal.(WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... I'm writing in response to Ashton's comment [We've Got Mail!, O/N '06] that Ashley Tisdale is "not just another dumb blonde." When I read that, I was so offended! I'm a natural blonde and a high honor student. Next time, think twice before...

Principal remarks.(LETTER OF THE MONTH)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... I read your article "Girls Rule the School" [Short Stuff, O/N '06]. There is a "girl" that rules this school, and she did not appreciate the remarks made in this article. We would not or will not teach "good character" or "heroic" behavior to...

Karen.(the Editor's Page)(Editorial)
December 1, 2006... One of my favorite movies of all time is Ferris Bueller's Day Off. FBDO came out 20 years ago but, thanks to the magic of Saturday afternoon cable TV, I don't know anyone on the planet who hasn't seen it. I'll skip the summary--but if you...

Blog it out, baby.(KAREN'S TIP OF THE MONTH)
December 1, 2006... Girlslife.com just got even cooler, thanks to G-BLOG! Yep, we still have all the advice, quizzes, contests and celeb interviews you love. But now we've added a daily blog, where you can talk to other GL girls about boys, your bod, beauty, the...

Sew unusual.(Short Stuff)
December 1, 2006... If you like your stuffed friends a bit offbeat, you'll fall hard for Pock--it Palz. They're the quirky creations of Luisa Castellanos, 13, who learned to sew from her grandma. "I started sewing little creatures at age 9," Luisa tells us. "Then...

Driven.(Short Stuff)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... New Year's Eve is one of the deadliest days for teen crashes. That's why the teens who lead the Keep the Drive movement staged a protest in Chicago against the No. 1 killer of teens: car accidents. Before hitting the streets, the kids met to...

Kissing up.(Short Stuff)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Everyone's buzzing about teen novel Cathy's Book: If Found Call (650) 266-8233, and it's getting mixed reviews. Critics laud its interactive aspects, as story unravels the mystery of why Cathy's boyfriend dumped her. Readers find clues in a...

Taking a stand.(Short Stuff)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Can't sit still in math? Ditch your chair and you could subtract calories. No one ever tells kids at Elton Hills Elementary School to De seated--there are no chairs! The idea is that the more movement, the more physically fit students will be....

Right on!(Short Stuff)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... When it comes to the First Amendment, it seems high-school students aren't quite sure where they stand. A recent University of Connecticut study found that 45 percent of high-schoolers believe the First Amendment goes too far in protecting such...

Ruff spots.(COOL GIRL)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Where there is Trouble, there hope. That is the slogan of Kendra Duncan, 13, who designed a stuffed puppy named Trouble to comfort terminally ill patients. Kendra, who lost her dad, grandma and dog to cancer, knows a positive outlook matters...

Don't want to boast.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... For Thanksgiving, I was out of town with my family and noticed a lot of guys checking me out. Now that I'm home, I want to tell my friends how silly guys look when they gawk at me. How do I do that without bragging? Dear Don't Want to...

Boys hate me.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Guys never really want to talk to me, and I don't know why. I don't talk much to guys either, though. Dear Boys Hate Me, They don't hate you--they don't know you! From now on, be friendly with guys. Make it a New Year's resolution to smile...

In need.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... A friend told me she has been doing some stuff with a 26-year-old. And when I say "stuff," I mean sex. We are 14. I was worried, so I told a teacher. She took me to the guidance counselor, and he talked to my friend. She figured out I told--and...

In the spotlight.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... I want to be a professional actress, but I'm not sure if I'm any good. I also question if I want to go into show biz only because of the money and fame. Dear In the Spotlight, It's great you're thinking ahead and asking yourself career...

Betrayed.(DEAR CAROL)(teenage relationships)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... I recently broke up with my boyfriend. I couldn't do it myself because I had to be home by curfew. My friend volunteered to do it for me, so I let her. The next day, she told me he was upset but that he already has a new girlfriend. Now, I...

Confused.(DEAR CAROL)(teenage psychology)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... I am so confused! One minute, I am in a bright, happy mood; the next, I am totally gloomy. Sometimes, I look in the mirror and think I look dreadful; then, I can't believe I am that pretty girl looking back at me. At times, I yearn for a boy to...

Sad about new family.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... My dad and new stepmom took me ice skating with them and my stepsister. I thought it would be fun, but it wasn't. My dad kept holding hands with my stepsister (she's 8 and a bad skater), and I felt totally left out. I even drank hot chocolate...

Unwanted sister.(DEAR CAROL)(sibling relations)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... My brother just got out of jail for doing and selling drugs. Now I feel all weird around him. We used to get along, but now he's different. I still love him, but he doesn't act like he loves me. Dear Unwanted Sister, I'm sorry you feel...

Gone soft.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... My mom and her boyfriend have been together for over a year, and they recently broke up. The three of us always had fun together. When my mom told me, I said I was fine with it, but I'm really not. I went to my room and cried, thinking of all...

Daughter in disguise.(DEAR CAROL)(teenage girls and family relations)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... I feel uncomfortable when I go out in public with my parents. I feel like a loser who has nothing better to do. I'm always on the lookout for someone I know, so I can avoid them. Dear Daughter in Disguise, Lots of girls feel similarly...

The secret's out! You thought your deepest secret was safe with your girl ... but she spilled.(BFFs)
December 1, 2006... The sec you found out your folks were splitting, you called your BFF. You needed to talk, and you trusted her not to blab. But she did. Now, everybody in homeroom is giving you the sympathy stare. Ugh. THE FULL 411 If a friend leaks a...

You've been framed.(BFF GIVEAWAY!)
December 1, 2006... A picture's worth... some rhinestoned words. With a Slider picture frame ($35, big-baby.com), spell it all out to your BFF! Pick a frame, personalize it, then plop in a photo. Our gift to you: We have 10 "Best Friends" frames. Send a letter to...

My BFF and I have always spent New Year's Eve at her house watching the ball drop. But this year, I want to mix it up.(BFF DILEMMA OF THE MONTH)
December 1, 2006... My BFF and I are invited to an awesome New Year's Eve bash. My BFF doesn't wanna go, but I do! Should I go? If you really want to go... GO! If she is a good friend, she'll understand and maybe even go with you. Explain to her why it's...

Odd girl out! The three of you were seriously tight, but now you're on the outside looking in. Oh, the tangled friendship triangle ...(FRIENDS)
December 1, 2006... You and your two best friends were an inseparable trio. If you weren't hangin' out together, you were IMing. But, lately, it seems your two buds have joined forces--against you. They're still scoping guys at the mall and gabbing at the lunch...

Golden girl.(GL BEST NEW BEAUTY TREND)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Get this look... Want this holiday season's most bankable look? It's solid gold, baby. 1 WARM UP YOUR CHEEKS Don't go all-over metallic. Just spot-glow. A rosy-gold blush warms cheeks. Keep it out of your T-zone, where you...

And cute to boot!(GL BEST NEW FASHION TREND)
December 1, 2006... Get this look... Don't be left out in the cold! Fabulous boots will keep you cozy all winter long. 1 PURR-FECTLY PREPPY Jamming jeans into these slim beauties would leave legs lumpy. Instead, pull them on over tights and let...

Fuji of it.(GL BODY Q&A)
December 1, 2006... "I'm almost never hungry. I'm trying to gain weight, but I can rarely even finish a meal, I feel full after just a few bites." When girls lose their appetites, a probable culprit is clinical depression, which strikes one in five kids....

High-heeled shoes are bad for your feet.(FACT OR FICTION?)
December 1, 2006... Fact. Aside from "pump bump," a knobby bone on the heel, those stilettos can cause calf and knee ailments. They also might affect posture, causing back probs. Dr. Zachary L. Chattier, podiatric surgeon/instructor, Johns Hopkins Medical School,...

Hey, hold off.(GL GUYS Q&A)
December 1, 2006... "My BF broke up with me because he thought I was holding hands with another boy, who's really hot. But I wasn't!" BILL I wouldn't mention the "really hot" part to your ex. Do something special to let him know he's your main guy--before his...

Why do guys hate buying presents for girls?(DAVE'S DUDE-DEMYSTIFIER OF THE MONTH)
December 1, 2006... Guys are intimidated by anything they think they can mess up and will make them look foolish, especially in the eyes of girls. This list includes, but is not limited to, dancing, kissing, talking and wearing anything besides jeans and T-shirts....

The cheat sheet: "think your boyfriend might be doing you wrong? Here's the smart girl's guide to exposing his cheating heart.(GL GUYS)
December 1, 2006... You might never understand why guys cheat, but you can learn to recognize if your guy is cutting out on you. We'd never want you to turn paranoid-stalker, and don't dare invade his privacy. But if you keep your peepers open, you can pick up on...

Privacy, please.(GL ASK LUCKY)
December 1, 2006... My BFF reads my diary, even though it has a lock. I've already tried talking to her about it. Help, please! WOW! Busting into your diary is a big no-no and, since you've already talked to your BFF, be firm. Make her understand that, if she...

That's a toughie ...(GL ASK LUCKY)
December 1, 2006... I am such good friends with this one girl--it's like I have a crush on her! Am I gay?. A few years ago, there was talk about "the girl crush." It's what happens when you like a girl so much that you get a natural high around her. This...

Kick the habit: ring the New Year by shaking old habits that drag you down!(GL Life)
December 1, 2006... Abrand new year is an awesome opportunity to make changes. That's what resolutions are for, but good intentions don't do a girl much good if she lacks the know-how to make them happen. Here are five you'll-be-so-glad-you-kicked-it New Year's...

Night at the Museum.(Flicks)(Movie review)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... When Larry takes a job as night guard at a museum, he thinks he's in for ho-hum. Not! Surprises lurk around every corner. When exhibits come to life, Larry has to fight for his life by battling dinosaurs, Roman gladiators, mummies and more. To...

The Santa Clause 3.(Flicks)(Movie review)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Tim Allen's back for his third stint as jolly Saint Nick. With a house full of relatives and the holidays approaching, Scott Calvin (uh, Santa) is swamped. As if it weren't chaotic enough, Jack Frost starts nipping at Santa's toes and decides...

Charlotte's Web.(Flicks)(Movie review)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... The classic tale of a pig named Wilbur and his spidey friend Charlotte comes to life in this live-action remake. It features an all-star cast, including Dakota Fanning as Fern and Julia Roberts as the voice of Charlotte. After watching...

Miracle on 49th Street.(Reads)(Brief article)(Book review)
December 1, 2006... Miracle on 49th Street by Mike Lupica, Philomel, $18 After Mom dies, Molly learns the truth--her father is Josh Cameron, point guard for the Boston Celtics. Mom didn't want her to know, but Molly makes Josh's acquaintance. And she is going...

Blab, Blab, Blah: Making Sense of the World's Spiritual Chatter.(Reads)(Brief article)(Book review)
December 1, 2006... Blab, Blab, Blah: Making Sense of the World's Spiritual Chatter by Bayard Taylor, Bethany House, $12 Deciding what really matters to you is tough. Helping you sort out your convictions, form them and then share what you've learned, this...

Bella at Midnight.(Reads)(Brief article)(Book review)
December 1, 2006... Bella at Midnight Diane Stanley, Harper Collins, $16 Yeah, Della is a peasant. But her best friend Prince Julian never cared--until it hurt his pride! Crushed and rejected, Della is torn from her family. Her world is collapsing, but she is...

Danger by design.(Bytes)
December 1, 2006... Nancy Drew and fashion roiled into one mystery-cracking PC game? Love it! interact with couture designers and stroll Parisian streets for clues. We have five freebies. Send your name and address to Project Paris, GL, 4517 Harford Road,...

Aly & AJ: Acoustic Hearts of Winter.(Jams)
December 1, 2006... Sure, Disney's favorite sister duo can belt out pop tunes. But did you know the girls are down with traditional Christmas carols? They also put a personal spin on the holiday spirit with two originals: "Greatest Time of Year" and "Not This...

Ronnie Day: The Album.(Jams)
December 1, 2006... This is one of those CDs that can get you through a breakup. It's sad, it's confused, it's liberating. Bawl your eyes out to the tune of "Written at a Rest Stop," punch a pillow to the beat of "Heroes Die," and have another cry to "Call My...

The Derek Trucks Band: Songlines.(Jams)
December 1, 2006... Don't know what to get the folks for the holidays? If they groove to classic rock like the Allman Brothers Band and Eric Clapton, they'll go crazy for guitar-heavy Derek Trucks. Hey, we promise you'll dig it, too! The upbeat "Revolution" and...

Dyllan Christopher.(GL Cutie)
December 1, 2006... AGE 15 HOMETOWN "I'm from California, born and raised." WHO HE IS In the feature film Unaccompanied Minors, Dyllan plays Spencer, the leader of a pack of kids who get stranded in an airport sans parents on Christmas Eve. SNOW BOAT "Our first...

Mozella.(GL SPOTLIGHT)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... AGE 24 HOMETOWN Detroit WHO SHE IS This soulful singer was penning songs at 14 and just released her debut album I Will. INSPIRATION STATION "Love is Something" was written two years ago when Mozella met her BF. "Before him, I wrote a lot of...

The secret life of Miley Cyrus: you know her as the Disney channel's Hannah Montana. Or is it Miley Stewart? Wait a minute. Would the real Miss Cyrus, please, stand up?
December 1, 2006... HAN-NAH!! HAN-NAH!! Hannah Montana fans never stop screaming. Or banging their feet on the large arena floorboards. Or waving their: green glow sticks back and forth above their heads. It s mostly girls (and a few boys)--more than 10,000...

Best dressed: check your calendar, girl. 'Tis the season for celebrating with parties aplenty. We have the newest ways to look right at night.
December 1, 2006... Accent the evening Special extras make for an old-Hollywood feel, Star in your own show by adding soft touches of suede and faux fur. Take center stage. Add a shrug or layer a white blouse under a stapless dress for an unexpectedly chic...

12 ways to be the most fabulous girl at the party! Worried about what to wear? How to act? Who's gonna be there? Chill. GL's easy-to-follow guide to perfect party protocol will have you wishing the night would never end.
December 1, 2006... You usually spend most of the party wishing you were home in your PJs with a pint of mint chocolate chip? No more! GL is here to roll out the best advice on how to have the night to remember. We swear you'll be the most irresistible girl on the...

Are you cool with change? Can you snowboard smoothly over all the unexpected twists and turns 2007 is bound to throw your way--or does the idea of change totally wipe you out?(Sloppy Joe's Cafe)
December 1, 2006... Hello, 2007! You can bet this year's gonna be jam-packed with tons of fun, just like you had planned, as well as some of life's little (groovy and not-so-groovy) surprises. Are you ready to face the challenge of change straight-up and head-on?...

GL's celestial scoop for 2007.
December 1, 2006... Aries 3/21-4/19 Astro-traits Courageous and energetic Secret desire An all-out major mall spree! Cosmic color Crimson red Star flower Honeysuckle The school sitch If you've been following the academic path the stars have...

Bottled emotions: Rishon, 15, didn't realize just how devastating alcoholism can be--until she saw it firsthand in her mom.
December 1, 2006... I've honestly never felt sorry for myself for not having my mom around when I was younger. I think it's because my dad is so amazing. I've lived with him from the time I was a year old. He never sat me down to explain why I couldn't live with...

Shop like a pro ... :'tis the shopping season--but you don't have to blow all your dough. Money doesn't grow on Christmas trees, ya know? GL shows you how to pull back the reins on an out-of-control urge to splurge.
December 1, 2006... Store shelves packed with cute clothes, great gadgets and adorable accessories. No doubt about it, this time of year can be tough for the girl who loves to shop. "I don't get allowance, but every time I earn money, I blow all of it. Then,...

GL's top 10: do-it-yourself gifts! It's a GL tradition, so why should this year be any different?
December 1, 2006... Here it is--your how-to's for making handcrafted gifts. No ultra-artistic skills required... and no need to break your piggy. You can make any of these projects without blowing your allowance (look around the house for many of your supplies),...

Baby, its cold outside! Jack Frost is nipping at your nose. And toes. And, frankly, everything in between. Here are six chick ways to keep warm while staying cute!(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... COLORFUL VEST This is the perfect layering piece. Put it over a tee on warmer days, a sweater on colder ones. Arm warmers and gloves keep you toasty while wedged moon boots keep you trendy. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SPORTY PARKA Wind,...

Dancing with the enemy: school dances should be a blast, right? Maybe not so much when your best friend since second grade sides with the mean girl.(GL FICTION)(Short story)
December 1, 2006... I've had it. I'm done doing whatever Kaitlyn Evers says, like I'm her obedient Yorkshire terrier. I am way better than that. Yeah, I've said this before, but this time I mean it. This is too much. And now she has my BFF Sarah Ryan playing along...

GL star signs.
December 1, 2006... Sagittarius 11/23-12/21 DECEMBER Don't get too-too comfy-cozy. December blows in a blizzard of changes in your daily routine! Resist the tendency to break into freak-out mode. Hey, just go with the flow. Hey, speaking of... Maybe that's...

Belle of the ball. And how was your day?(Diary entry)
December 1, 2006... I brought in a pastrami-cheese ball for my school Christmas party, but my class didn't like it so much. After the party, I had over half of a 3-pound ball left. I put it in my locker to take home at the end of the day, but I forgot it. Over our...

Mooning with the stars.(Celeb Moment)
December 1, 2006... The second week I was on Dancing with the Stars, I had to do this giant leap into my partner's arms. Well, my foot got stuck in my skirt, and it came down--so I basically mooned America! That picture ended up in the New York Post, and you could...