June/July sneak peek: Bella Thorne goes solo, plus everything you need to make summer rock

*~*Check out what’s HOT in this issue*~*

On sale and in mailboxes May 14!

EXCLUSIVE! Bella Thorne goes solo

Well, at least for the summer. The Shake It Up starlet opens up about facing the spotlight alone and how she secretly wants a pretty little part on another popular TV show.
Take a peek behind the scenes of our photo shoot below...

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Exactly how to nail the boho look

Seven cinchy ways to inject your summer wardrobe with a li'l free spirit-ness.

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Yes! The best suit for your shape

What to wear on the sand this summer?  We've found the most flattering bikinis and one-pieces that'll have ya makin' waves. Promise.

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5 new ’dos you can do in 90 seconds or less

These mini mane makeovers aren’t just adorable, they’re as easy as 1-2-3. 

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Smooth Operator: Bust body hair with our Big Summer Fuzz Off

It’s everything you need to know about waxing, shaving and every other hair removal method you can think of.

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Little Mix is the female version of 1D—but better

We got Jesy, Perrie, Leigh-Anne and Jade to spill all on girl power, their new album (out May 28)…and the moment they felt like Justin Bieber.

Check out the girl group’s “Wings” music video below…


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The 10 worst things guys say to girls

Ever fallen for one of these lame lines? Well you won’t after reading this. 

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Have the most amazing break yet—seriously!

From how to pack for vacay to how to ace that first kiss, we’re giving you the 411 on getting everything right the first time this summer. Plus, we’re dishing up 50 ways to have (free!) fun with your buds.
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Now’s the time to talk to Dad about, ya know, the awkward stuff

Sure, chatting with Pops about what's really going on in your life (um, dating, for example)  can be mega uncomfy. But we’re whittling away the weird and telling ya how to open up—just in time for Father’s Day. 

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Score free reads for your beach bag

We’re giving away scorchin’ new titles all June. Bonus: One bookworm snags a kindle and an Anthropologie tote stuffed with all of Harlequin Teen’s hottest summer reads. CLICK HERE to download June’s Beach Reads Giveaway calendar.

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WIN cute back-to-school gear

Get ready to hit those halls in style with our stash of freebies. Tees, kicks and gift cards—what more could you want? Plus, one girl grabs over $1,000 worth of jeans from 15 FIFTEEN. CLICK HERE to download July’s Back-to-School Style Giveaway calendar.

 
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Be in the next issue!

Did you test out our latest GL Food recipe (um, ice cream sammies FTW!)? Take a stab at one of our new hairdos? Send us a pic of something you tried from our June/July 2013 issue and your creation might end up in the next mag! Tag us @girlslifemag with #GLgirl, or email ’em to letters@girlslife.com

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Web links promoted in the issue

Page 6: Snag Bella Thorne’s cover look

Page 6: Score 15% off our fave Lorraine Tyne neon cuff using discount code GLneon15 at lorrainetyne.com

Page 7: Flip through our fresh beach reads picks

Page 7: Listen to our rockin’ summer playlist

Page 16: Get our Best New Trend Americana look

Page 18: Grab our Cute & Cheap sandals look

Page 67: Check out our resume samples

Page 72: Craft our homemade flower crown

Page 72: Grab our 10 hottest DIY shorts how-tos

Page 73: Land the perfect split with these stretches

Page 80: Protect your tootsies from flip-flop stress with these stretches

Page 83: The best eats for a block-party blowout? Grilled shrimp, chicken kabobs, cheeseburger sliders and veggie pasta salad!

Page 83: Play our favorite summer block party tunes

Page 85: Win a copy of How To Make Jewelry with Tatty Devine and the boutique’s trademark name necklace

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by GL | 2/1/2016
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