With activities and school stressin’ ya out, taking a time out to catch up with your besties may be just the thing you need!
Grab your gals and plan a fabulously fancy night that's guaranteed to be a great time.
Elegant Attire Required
Hand-write your invites in gold pen or in a fancy gold font. Include all the juicy deets—like the time, place and locale of your excursion. Make sure your BFFs know it's an invite to a delicious dinner and movie night. Tell them to wear their best and not to be afraid to bust out their trendiest heels and fanciest frocks. If you really wanna make it over-the-top elegant have your chicas don tiaras, gloves and big gems. The more glam the girls go, the more posh the evening will feel!
Decor Galore
Hit up the craft store for some cheap, cloth napkins and iron-on initials. Go with colors or patterns, whatever you love. Personalize the nappies with your friends’ initials and tie them up with cute ribbon or bows!
Tie the utensils in your personalized napkin creation and use any extra ribbon to thread through your chairs. Line the center of the table with cool candles. Add a big bouquet of flowers for a super fresh feel. You could even play soft classical music to up the fancy feel. Ahh, the ambiance.
Gourmet Grub
Cook something creative and simple. Stick with your faves but fancy them up a bit to stick with your theme! CLICK HERE for a great fresh salad starter. As a main dish serve up some delish pasta. Get an oh-so-easy mac 'n' cheese recipe RIGHT HERE. Throw in some rolls and serve sparkling cider in plastic champagne glasses and you're all set. Bon appetite, babe.
Mega Movies
After you done grubbing and gabbing, turn on the tube and watch some fantastically fancy flicks. Go for some old-school glam favorites, like Breakfast at Tiffany’s or Casablanca. In between movies, pause to snack on some delicious dessert (CLICK HERE for a great recipe) and hot chocolate!
-Taeler Lottino
BY CAITLIN R. ON 11/7/2009 8:00:00 AM 25 COMMENTS
We've all been there. Your most embarrassing moment ever just happened...in front of your super-cute neighbor, your longtime crush or your bro's mega-hot BFF. Eek!
Entire school found out that you planned you and your crush's wedding in your diary? Fell in the hall and exposed your Hello Kitty undies while a really hot fella watched it all happen? Mom brought up your acne problem in front of the cute cashier? Whether you tripped in front of your crush or just tripped on your words, we wanna hear your most cringe-worthy stories!
The BEST blunders will be featured in our February/March issue.
Send 'em in to
qotw@girlslife.com with the subject line "Crush Blush Much" or just
CLICK HERE. Don’t forget to include your name, age and last initial so we can give you the proper cred.
BY CAITLIN R. ON 11/5/2009 8:00:00 AM 0 COMMENTS
Ever wondered what it takes to start an internship?
Will you be nervous on your first day? Super-scared? What should you expect?
We interviewed some of OUR GL interns to get the scoop on what it's like.
Here's what they said...
Eek! It’s a girl’s first day on the job at GL! What advice would you give her?
Don’t freak! If you pay attention, keep an open mind, and (most importantly) stay calm, you’ll be comfortable in no time. The entire staff is super-nice and they do their best to integrate you as much as possible. -Molly C.
Relax! It's super intimidating at first with all of the new info and just the idea that you're working at Girls' Life magazine, but everyone is so nice and helpful. It will quickly turn from "scary" to "totally awesome." -Liz L.
Give every task your best attention and creativity. And be the first to sign up for every opportunity! -Emily J.
Being a GL girl when I was younger definitely helped on my first day! I loved reading GL, so being familiar with the mag allowed me to jump right in. -Claudia N.
I would say be prepared for the ANYTHING. My first day on the job I worked at a photoshoot. I drove the models to the location, helped our fashion editor, and even walked a dog! Every day working at GL is totally different, so expect the unexpected! -Megan P.
I was really nervous my first day at GL, but everyone is super nice and understanding, so there is nothing to worry about. If you have any questions, just ask because they are more then happy to answer them for you. -Eryn G.
What advice would you give to a gal who’s starting any internship?
If I had one piece of advice for a girl starting at any internship, I would be to get involved! Mentors love it when you contribute to the company and when you help out with projects. Don’t be scared to voice your opinions and help out—after all, that’s what you’re there for! -Molly C.
Remember to be as professional as possible. Internships are a way to gain experience and make connections, so take full advantage of both. -Liz L.
Be confident and keep an open mind. Internships are a great learning experience so go out there and do your thing! -Emily J.
Be open-minded to anything. Take on any challenges that come your way. You will surprise yourself. -Claudia N.
Make sure you smile and don't be afraid to ask questions, even if you feel intimidated! A friendly face makes you seem approachable and shows that you really appreciate being there. It doesn't hurt to ask a lot of questions—you'll ensure that you're handling tasks correctly and learning a lot, too. -Megan P.
When you are starting a new internship its important to be nice to everyone. Kindness can go a long way. Just have fun with everything and enjoy every moment! -Eryn G.
BLOG IT OUT! Any of you gals had an internship before? If not, what internship do you want in the future? Let us know!
BY CAITLIN R. ON 11/1/2009 8:00:00 AM 30 COMMENTS
Get your girls together and throw a Cake Bakery™ party! No need to run out to the bakery though, we have a super-delicious and super-quick cake solution for you right here!
The Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery™ comes with all the tools and ingredients you need to whip up gorgeous, glamorous cakes galore. The best part? These two-tiered cakes cook in the microwave in only 30 seconds. We told you they were quick!
Top them off with crazy color fondant—then decorate with sprinkles, fondant shapes, and gel from the air decorator! Your yummy treats will look like they were made by a pro!
Check out MyGirlGourmet.com for more delish deets and info on how to score your own Cake Bakery™.
BY CAITLIN R. ON 11/1/2009 12:01:00 AM 3 COMMENTS