Girls' Life articles from February 2005

Girls' Life archives from February 2005

GL behind the scenes.
February 1, 2005... Michelle Trachtenberg would like you. If you could have been with Michelle at her GL photo shoot, she'd have found something you like to talk about--and then talked about it in colorful detail. She's like that. A talker. A thinker. What...

Find your perfect pen pal!
February 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.(Editorial)
February 1, 2005... Benjamin Franklin said that the two things you can always count on are death and taxes. I am tempted to add: You can also count on lots of boy-related articles to appear in just about any teen magazine. What I didn't count on was how many...

Living with diabetes.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... Thank you so much for "The Fight of Her Life" [D/J '05] the story of Caroline and how she copes with her diabetes. I, too, have diabetes. Sometimes, it can be really frustrating and hard to deal with. It's nice to read about other girls my age...

Boy, oh, boy.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... After reading "Ring in the New... BF" and the quiz "Cute Boys Ahead. Now What?" [D/J '05], I was rather disconcerted. Each article professes the need to essentially follow your crush everywhere and call him over and over, "appearing" wherever...

Browning scores points.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... It is so cool that you put Emily Browning in your magazine [Hangin' With, D/J '05]. I didn't know much about her, but now I think she's cool--especially how she likes SpongeBob SquarePants. (I mean, who doesn't?). Also, people think stars are...

The real world.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... It's great how you focus on real-life girls and situations. The people you choose for feature articles are girls I always want to know about. I'm sick of reading articles that tell you how to be beautiful or how to look and feel. Thanks, GL,...

So much for Christmukkah.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... I was disappointed that "The Santa Cause" [GL BFFs, D/J '05] didn't include Muslim girls along with those who don't celebrate Christmas. I'm Muslim, and we have many holidays for which we get together with family and friends, pray, and...

Girls wrassle, too.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... I was so happy when I saw the article "The Mat Is Where It's At" [Short Stuff, D/J '05]. I totally love wrestling for both boys and girls. Some people think it's gross, but you have to understand it to appreciate it! --Gwen

A&F: our models do eat.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... While I agree it was wrong for A&F to sell T-shirts with offensive material, it was also wrong of you to write, "A&F: Our Models Refuse to Eat" ["Enemy of the States," Short Stuff, D/J '05]. As a former A&F model, I know some models are...

BFF buffer.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... I haven't always had the best of luck with friends. But after reading "Friends Again" [GL Friends, D/J '05], my friends and I are getting along great. Thanks so much for your help. --Joyce Want to sound off about GL articles? We want...

Great gifts on the cheap!(Reader Letter Of The Month)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... I was hoping you would have affordable gift ideas in your holiday issue. Then I saw the awesome bath-stuff basket you made for $10 ["Get Your Gift-givin' Groove On," D/J '05]. So I went to the dollar store and filled stockings for my BFFs! ...

Buck up!(Short Stuff)
February 1, 2005... Sure, seatbelts make for a safe ride across town. But they also make fashion and passion (for a cause) statements! The MADD-bag is a stylin' purse made out of safety belts. And if you purchase one by March 31, your bag will drum up bucks for...

Coach sidelined.(Short Stuff)(Roderick Jackson )
February 1, 2005... Girls basketball coach Roderick Jackson was fired when he blew his whistle on Ensley High School in Alabama. Why the coach called "foul"? Jackson complained that, unlike the boys team, the girls had to shoot hoops in a smaller-than-regulation...

The clean hair act.(Short Stuff)
February 1, 2005... You begged Mom to let you shave your fur, and now she picks you up a pack of disposables every so often. Right? But have you thought about what happens to that plastic once ya chuck it? It winds up in a landfill and does nasty things to the...

Feelin' lucky, punk?(Short Stuff)(Sean Abramson and Adam Schlesinger, guitarists from Raw Material band, created unusual jewlery)
February 1, 2005... Whether you're into punk, country, classic or whatever, here's a rockin' accessory: Lucky-Pix guitar-pick necklaces, created by Sean Abramson and Adam Schlesinger, both 14. These two cuties, guitarists in their band Raw Material, used to burn...

The skinny on the Sierras.(Short Stuff)(Academy of the Sierras is a boarding school near Fresno, California focused on academics and obesity too)
February 1, 2005... You've heard of Hogwarts. Maybe even Andover or Exeter. But how 'bout Academy of the Sierras? Near Fresno, Calif., the boarding school focuses not only on academics but obesity--Sierra kids are all overweight. Rise-and-shine is at 7 a.m. with a...

Ice cream queen.(Cool Girl)(Baked Ice)
February 1, 2005... Ice cream... good. Cookies? Also good. Both, mixed? Amazing! That's the key to Camille Winbush's super-popular ice cream/cookie parlor, appropriately called Baked Ice. Camille, 14, who plays Vanessa on Fox's The Bernie Mac Show (Fridays, 8...

Dear Carol.
February 1, 2005... Dear Carol, This guy I've been crushing on likes me too. He's really nice but, lately, he acts like a pervert. He keeps asking how far I've gone with another guy and how far I'd go with him. Need Advice Dear Need Advice, ...

Valentine-less on V Day.(BFFs)
February 1, 2005... Valentine's Day is near, but your Valentine isn't? Have an absolutely fab 14th... totally guy-free! We all know that feeling. Lace-frilled love notes, rose bouquets and heart-shaped boxes are flying around all over the place, and you feel...

Love craft.(BFF Giveaway)
February 1, 2005... Best friends who craft together stay together, And with Bet Friends Forever! 199 Projects to make and Share ($13.95, Worldman), you can create to your little hearts' content. The book has step-by-step for a ton of projects, from bottle-cap...

Charmed, I'm sure!(BFFs)
February 1, 2005... Stick 'em up! It's a jewelry heist! Not really, but we found a spot where you can get cool jewelry for a steal. Myjewelthief.com is home to these super-cute Charm Chicks Girl Paper Doll Italian bracelet sets, which make perfect V Day prezzies...

BFF Dilemma of the month: this one girl is very hyper and clingy. Is it mean to leave her out, or should we just deal with it?(BFFs)
February 1, 2005... Maybe she's trying too hard to be noticed, If she has a friend in the group, maybe she'll relax. Show her how she can be part of the crew while still being herself. Maybe she doesn't know how to act around a lot of people. --Laura, 11 ...

Your bud's got the blues: you have a bud who's just not herself lately? Give her a break by showing her you care.(Friends)
February 1, 2005... Suddenly, your BFF seems invisible. She doesn't want to hang out, and you haven't heard from her in days. What's going on? Before you get all hurt and decide matter-of-factly that she's dissing you, consider the possibility that your pal...

Spread the love.(Beauty Look Of The Moment)
February 1, 2005... Need a heart-stopping look for V Day? We're totally infatuated with these glare goodies. Caboodles Sparkle Nail Paint in Glow, Target $4 Fira Hearts & More, firacosmetics.com $6 Amor Amor Body Lotion by Cacharel, department stores...

Tongue scum.(Body Q&A)
February 1, 2005... I have a gross white coating all over the top of my tongue. I've used mouthwash, but it won't go away. How do I get rid of it? Tongues are actually kind of furry. Well, not furry, but our taste buds are like little soft nubbies, called...

You lose most of your body heat straight outta the top of your noggin.(Fact Or Fiction?)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... For, like, ever, you've been told that if you don't wear a hat, you'll freeze for sure. Now, it turns out that's a bunch of hot air. Any part of your body exposed to the elements--an ungloved hand, a bare neck--loses heat, according to...

Nerd alert.(Guys Q&A)
February 1, 2005... I'm a really outgoing girl, but my BF is pretty dorky. My friends don't like him and won't let him sit with us at lunch. But I like him! He's a great guy. What should I do? BILL I think it's cool that you call your BF "dorky," yet you...

He's so into you ... or is he? Five foolproof, rarely wrong clues you can use right this very second to figure out if your crush digs you ...(Guys)
February 1, 2005... Two weeks ago, you locked eyes with Jake in the caf. You smiled at him... he smiled back. And even though he had ketchup smeared on his chin, you felt mucho mutual attraction. Since then, he's chatted you up in homeroom and walked home...

Forever young?(Ask Lucky)
February 1, 2005... I like this boy, but he's two years younger than I am! Shouldn't I be crushing on someone more my own age? When someone is 24 and her crush is 22, the age difference isn't so much of a deal. If you're younger, though, it can be a big...

Talk it like you walk it!(Life)
February 1, 2005... Is your tongue in tune with your actions, or is it tripping you into trouble? You're psyched to join your buds for some mallin'. "When will you be home?" Mom asks as you head out. "Early," you promise. So how come she grounds you when you...

Cinema therapy.(Fun)
February 1, 2005... Is the movie of your life's story getting two thumbs down? A DVD night-in with the buds could be your celluloid solution. Not only is watching flicks with your crew a great way to catch up with friends and with the movies you've missed, but...

Drop a stitch.(Fun)
February 1, 2005... Need a stylin' winter scarf? Want to get tight with the buds? Start a knitting club! Needle-clickin' is a great way to chill, bond with your girls and create fuzzy gear all at the same time. Don't know knit one from purl two? Teen Knitting Club...

... Snag some social savvy.(Fun)
February 1, 2005... Is this a familiar convo? You: "Would you please pass the Grey Poupon?" Your BFF: "I'd be delighted." OK, we didn't think so. But if you've gossiped or put people down, your manners might need a makeover. How Rude! The Handbook of Friendship &...

Because of Winn-Dixie.(Flicks)(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2005... Based on the Newbery-winning novel, it's the story of Opal, 10, who "adopts" a stray dog she finds at the market. Her serendipitous friendship with the pup wakes up her sleepy small town. "She doesn't have a mother, and he doesn't have a...

Racing Stripes.(Flicks)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... No, you're not too old to go see a silly talk-to-the-animals movie. Especially when Frankie Muniz is doing the voice of Stripes, a circus zebra who finds a new home on a Kentucky farm. Stripes, not realizing that he isn't exactly a horse, of...

A Scooby-Doo Valentine's Day.(Flicks)
February 1, 2005... The WB, early February Guess who's helping Scooby's gang crack the next crime-fighting case? None other than JC Chasez--an animated version of the pop star, that is--as Shaggy's ex's new BE The bigger prob? Young couples have been...

The Winter Gravity Games.(Flicks)
February 1, 2005... Outdoor Life Network, March 27-30 Sporty girls won't wanna miss intense skiing and snowboarding competitions, musical performances and athlete profiles. Stay cozy and watch all weekend... even if you aren't snowbound. Be sure to cheer on...

The 5 Browns, Self-Titled.(Jams)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Maybe you think classical is only for Mom and Dad. Wrong! The 5 Browns--all sibs!--are great talents putting an edgy spin on piano arrangements. All five attended Juilliard, and they pluck out anything from modern musicals to timeless...

Various Artists, Take Action! Volume 4.(Jams)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Get an all-access pass to last year's Take Action! Tour. The two-disc CD samples rook, punk, emo and indie hits from NOFX, Taking Back Sunday, Hawthorne Heights and more (takeactiontour.com). A bargain at just 6 bucks, which raises funds for...

themusicedge.com.(Bytes)
February 1, 2005... Budget cuts are downsizing school music programs. That's why the American Music Conference wants to feed the need for teens to tune in. Themusicedge.com lets teens dig up and DL MP3s, enter contests and give-aways, and read interviews with hot...

The Girl Who Invented Romance.(Reads)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
February 1, 2005... The Girl Who Invented Romance by Caroline B. Cooney Delacorte, $8.95 Kelly is an observer in the game of love, taking every magazine intimacy quiz she comes across. Never mind that she's never had a BF. What's a girl to do when her love...

The Boyfriend List.(Reads)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
February 1, 2005... The Boyfriend List by E. Lockhart Delacorte, $15.95 The "list" is mental-health homework for Ruby. Her shrink assigns it to her after Ruby loses her BF and BFF. The list includes any boy she's ever had anything with, including some she's...

Pulling Princes.(Reads)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
February 1, 2005... Pulling Princes by Tyne O'Connell Bloomsbury, $16.95 Calypso's English classmates carry titles like the Honorable Georgina, while Calypso is dubbed "American Freak" because she's never "pulled" a fit boy. But she ultimately catches the eye...

You're invited! A club with attitude. Created by girls, for girls, so you can be who you want to be. Studio 2B--where it's always in style to be yourself.(special advertising section)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... BECOME, BELONG, BELIEVE, BUILD. STUDIO 2B It's a national network of girls just like you, striving to do things their way. Thousands of girls from around the country created STUDIO 2B so they could make their own connections, hang out...

Kirsten Prout.(Spotlight; )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... AGE 14 HOMETOWN Vancouver, Canada HER CLAIM TO FAME Kirsten's film career is sparking up as she co-stars in the female superhero film Elektra. "It's a martial arts movie with a lot of heart." Kirsten plays Abby, the sidekick to Jennifer...

Jesse oh, yessee!!! GL got Summerland's Jesse McCartney on the line ...(Cutie)(Interview)
February 1, 2005... We know we're always telling you to never sit by the phone and wait for it to ring. But when juicy Jesse McCartney's dialing ya up, you stare at the phone and you wait. And you wait. And you wait. Jesse was supposed to call on Tuesday. And then...

Michelle in the driver's seat: she spied as Harriet and kicked butt with Buffy. Now Michelle Trachtenberg takes the wheel in Ice Princess.(Cover Story)
February 1, 2005... Michelle Trachtenberg, the girl you know so well as Harriet the Spy and Buffy's kid sister Dawn, has something insightful to say about whatever topic is brought up. It's almost as if there were an interesting and wise old woman lurking behind...

You are so cute! The clothes, the hair, the make-up ... here are a dozen right-now ways to look positively adorable (hottie Valentine optional!).
February 1, 2005... Swept-up hair Spring's messy up 'dos look pretty, not prom-y. To create this look, comb a large front section of hair to the side and brush around to the back. Pull back hair into a loose bun. Pull out small sections, twist and pin to top...

GL's fabulous guide to dealing with guys: savvy advice on dating relating and even sortahating ... with finesse.
February 1, 2005... Your Date Ah, dating. For all its heart-thumping glory, it can also come with a heavy-duty helping of awkwardness and anxiety. But dating is kinda mandatory if you have any shot whatsoever at getting to know a guy better. So it's a smart...

Killer confidence from A to Z.
February 1, 2005... Maybe your dream is to dance solo at the next talent show. Or perhaps you're dying to talk to that cutie next to you in algebra. Or maybe you want this to finally be the semester you speak up more in class. The one thing you know for sure is...

Can your bud truly count on you? Think you've got your BFF's back 24/7? take this quiz to be sure she can depend on you in any sitch.
February 1, 2005... To be a great bud, you've gotta be there for your girl, like, any time she really needs ya. Sounds easy but, when the chips are down, do you always pull through like a true-blue? Or are you more of a "me, me, me" kinda girl, only lookin' after...

Bust that burnout!(students workload management)
February 1, 2005... You were psyched to polish off all those totally intense term papers before holiday break. Finally, a little time off to chill. But now it's 2005, and your schoolwork's piling up higher than Mt. Everest! Plus, you're squeezing in play rehearsal...

What lies beneath: baffled by bras? Picking out the proper panty a pain? Time to go undercover ...
February 1, 2005... BAGGY BRAS? UNRULY UNDIES? HELP IS HERE! Hate panty lines? Using Kleenex for something other than blowing your nose? GL went undercover to bring you the basics of choosing the right undergarments. GET SIZED UP Believe it or not,...

Pick your potion: making sense out of scents.
February 1, 2005... FIND THE PERFECT NEW SPRITZ FOR YOUR STYLE Tired of wearing the same perfume as every other girl in the freshman class? Time to give that bottle of Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue the boot. Here's how to sniff your way to a new signature scent....

School lunch smarts: make the most nutritious choices for what you munch at lunch.
February 1, 2005... LINE UP FOR A LUNCH YOU'LL REALLY LOVE You're in the cafeteria line, holding your empty tray. Quick--what's the best thing to eat? Deep in the pit of your stomach, you know you should go for healthful stuff but, after a long morning of...

Sneaky workouts for busy girls: too busy to work out? We get you in shape in no time flat.
February 1, 2005... YES! MULTI-TASK YOUR WAY TO A MORE FIT BODY Your schedule is crammed. Between basketball practice, chores and homework, who has time to work out? You do! Oodles of fitness opps are lurking in that hyper-busy routine of yours. A few minutes...

Libby's friend forever: how can you help a friend when she don't even speak to you?(Fiction)(Short Story)
February 1, 2005... L, how r u? I can't believe it's been four whole days since I've seen u. That has to be a record. Misses and kisses, LF Sof, sorry it's taken so long to write back. I haven't been checking e-mail. I'm OK. Grandma Bumps is putting wheat germ...

Smackers[R] sports spotlight.
February 1, 2005... Smackers salutes Golf and Volleyball player Kelly Muszak. Her Smackers fave? Original Lip Smackers Lip Glass in Bubble Gum "I like sports because you can have fun while being yourself. Plus, your team is not only the athletes you work...

Star signs.
February 1, 2005... Pisces 2/19-3/20 FEBRUARY School is your primary focus this month, Fish. That makes you wanna cry an ocean of tears? Don't fret! If you put your strong creative spirit to work for you, chugging along on the academic track can actually be...

Upchucking in style.(And how was your day?)
February 1, 2005... And how was your day? My friends and I took a limo to the school dance, and I was feeling a little carsick. Then, disaster struck! I threw up right into the ice bucket in front of all the girls (and guys!) in the limo. I got up front with...

He's so snotty.(Celeb Moment)
February 1, 2005... In junior high I was voted "class clown." It was my unofficial job to entertain the student body during and after classes. One time during social studies, I had the attention of about half the class. After finishing my trademark facial...