On sale and in mailboxes November 13!

Shocked by her hit show’s abrupt end, this fierce femme is forging ahead. V spills exclusively to GL about her plans to make this year her wildest ride yet.

WIN everything on your wish list

We’re shelling out the coolest goodies of the season for an entire month straight! Plus, one girl hits the jackpot with a Sceptre hot pink Galaxy Series 32-inch LED HDTV. CLICK HERE to download December’s Holiday Hits Giveaway calendar.

Score the sweetest beauty treats

Start 2013 off right with the freshest finds around. From ah-mazing perfume to chic mani sets, this January is surely gonna be pretty. BONUS: One cutie (and her bestie) score sleek winter strands with Remington’s Ceramic collection London Edition of hair tools. CLICK HERE to download January’s Spoil Yourself Giveaway calendar.

Be the best dressed at EVERY party with our ultimate get-ready guide

Oh, and if you wanna go the LBD route, we’ve got that, too!

Our favorite not-so-basic Little Black Dresses for every bod…and the perfect shoes and bags to match.

Up for a challenge?

Then try out all 13 of our totally doable rezzies. C’mon, we triple dog dare ya.

Finally! We’re decoding what your crush’s texts really mean

Don’t worry, we’re dishing what to text back, too ;-)

Louis Tomlinson tells us where he's spending Christmas (book your tickets, girls!)

And you won’t believe the things he also spilled about his One Direction band mates.

Watch the guys’ “Little Things” music vid off their new Take Me Home album (out Nov. 13) below…

Things between you and your bud a bit icy?

The 7 times it’s OK to forgive her…and the 4 times to leave her out in the cold. 

Get the gorgeous, mistletoe-approved pucker

One of our favorite beauty vloggers, Allie Evans, 16, shares the red-hot how-to.

Amazing gifts for (almost) no cash in no time? We got ya covered!

Whip up DIY prezzies that'll dazzle your nearest and dearest.

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Page 8: Get Karen’s spaghetti and meatballs recipe

Page 8: Try Karen’s white chocolate, dried cranberry and pistachio bark recipe

Page 8: Test out Katie’s chocolate-covered peppermint pretzel recipe

Page 10: Snag Victoria Justice’s cover look

Page 10: Win a set of Smashbox cosmetics
Page 12: Win a copy of Step Up: Revolution and Step Up Revolution Dance Workout
Page 24: Grab out burgundy and black Best New Trend look
Page 26: Get our Cute & Cheap neon party accessories look
Page 38: Watch Allie create our Get The Look lips

Page 63: Snag our model’s outta-this-world eyeliner how-to
Page 71: The 411 on handling your OMG-worthy holiday sitches
Page 87: Have some cardi makeover madness 
Page 87: Pretty DIY paper snowflake chains for your hostess

Page 91: Grab our fetching fabric flags and mini metallic paint chips garland templates

Page 95: Read your Dec ’12 and Jan ’13 Star Signs
 

What’s hot on girlslife.com for December and January

Look effortlessly holiday glam
- 12 days of festive fashion
- Head-to-toe party perfection under $25
- Big-night beauty cheat sheet: Cinchy cat-eyes to gorge-every-time curls
 
Throw an amazing NYE bash
- Adorable invites
- Soiree-ready sips
- Year-end playlist
 
Kiss your crush
- How to tell if he likes you, likes you
- What to say (and do) to reel him in
- Smooching secrets from real guys
 
Rock your rezzies

Which New Year’s resolution is right for you? Take our quiz to find out, then stock up on our stick-with-it secrets
 
Bag the best gifts for everyone on your list
Hundreds of fab ideas for friends, the fam and that cutie you’ve been flirting with. Plus, a few fresh ways to treat yourself.
 
Is there such a thing as too much glitter?
Never! Our party picks prove there’s no limit to puttin’ on the glitz. 

by GL | 2/1/2016