Easy DIY workout gear

Resident Crafter Girl Marly of craftergirl.com has a cute and cheap way to ramp up your workout wardrobe! Put an old t-shirt to good use--and make an adorable head...

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Jazz up your jeans: 5 how-tos

How are you gonna make yourself stand out in the crowd of jean-wearin’ cuties this fall? Give yours a splash of personal style, of course! Just ‘cause jeans are universally liked, it doesn’t mean yours have to be. So cut ‘em, draw on...

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5 DIY textbook covers you've never thought of

When your teachers tell you to have your textbooks covered by the end of the week, that usually means a trip to the store for some manufactured book socks. But this year, why not make your textbooks pop with your personal style? Check...

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Become a beauty pro with these 4 genius storage ideas

It’s the summer of Pinterest, and Pinterest has definitely been taking over our lives here at the GL beauty closet. We’ve been newly inspired (after a few well-spent hours of...

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Get schooled: Upgrade your locker from average to A+

Move to the head of the class with these three quick ‘n’ crafty ways to liven up your locker. Spell it Out Transform Scrabble tiles into totally clever magnets (swipe from your fam’s old set or check out thrift stores for used games)...

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Makeover your nightstand with our decoupage how-to

Preserve your fave pics and make a boring nightstand pop with decoupage. It’s a li’l messy, and a lot of fun. So follow these six easy steps, and let your creative side run wild, chica! What you’ll need One small, plain nightstand (wood, metal...

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Salute the stars 'n' stripes with darling DIYs

Fingers itchin’ for a crafty way to celebrate the stars ‘n’ stripes? Get patriotic with these flag-happy crafts—our favorite picks from Pinterest! Want more Fourth of July ideas? CLICK HERE to check out our U.S. of A board. Loved this post...

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How To: Make your own lipstick palette

It’s travel season! If you take forever choosing your favorite lippies for when you’re on the go, why not just bring ALL of them? We’ve found an awesome solution for those of you who love lipsticks (or lip balms) and DIY style as...

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Last-minute Dad's Day gifts he'll love

Don’t freak if you haven’t found anything for your old man. Here are some creative Father’s Day gifts to show Dad the love. is right around the corner! Have you gotten your dad a gift? If not, don’t worry girlies. Here are some great...

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10 reasons why we'll be spending our summer on Pinterest

If you haven’t heard, we have a passion for Pinterest. Here’s our ode to the social site’s brilliance—and why you’ll find us pinning our fave pics right here: http://pinterest.com/girlslifemag all summer long. 1. It’s sooo simple: Everything we like can be organized onto...

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