June / July 2012
On sale and in mailboxes May 15!
EXCLUSIVE! Lucy Hale’s got seven secrets she wants you to know
The Pretty Little Liars star on what she's learned about love, drama and fame.
Snag a peek at the new season of Pretty Little Liars, premiering on ABC Family June 5, below…
Score FREE hot beach reads
WIN a new school wardrobe
Hit the halls in style with a stash of jeans, tops, shoes and gift card freebies. BONUS! One babe scores some sweet denim for her AND four friends from Amethyst Jeans. CLICK HERE to download July’s Back-to-School Style Giveaway calendar.
How well do you know your BFF?
Our juicy Qs will reveal just how close you two are.
No, seriously! We head to South Beach to unveil summer classics (think crop tops and crochet) re-imagined with a hip, modern twist.
Hook a summer sweetie
We’re sharing exactly what to say and do to make that cutie yours NOW.
Peep inside Coco Jones’ beach bag
What do celebs tote around? Find out, then catch Coco as singing sensation Roxie Andrews in Disney Channel’s original movie Let It Shine, premiering June 15.
Look hot on the beach...guaranteed!
Deep breathes. We have a get fit fast workout to get ya there plus tons of bikinis that make all body shapes look bangin'.
3 updos any girl can do
EXCLUSIVE! Lauren Conrad dreamed up an electrifying mani just for you…
…and The Beauty Department babes want you to nail it down now.
Web links promoted in the issue
Page 7: Jam out with Brittany’s go-to summer tunes
Page 8: Snag Lucy Hale’s cover look
Page 8: Check out more summery sparklers
Page 8: Win Sarah Aghili gems
Page 8: Listen to Lucy’s ultimate beach playlist
Page 38: Jam out with our
Best New Trend tribal beats
Page 40: Grab our
Cute & Cheap shorts looks
Page 75: Get our reader-approved summer love advice
Page 88: Win a CamelBak Groove Insulated water bottle
Page 91: Download our chevron bag template
Page 91: Try this graham cracker recipe for your s’mores
Page 91: Oui oui! Our full French-inspired menu for your Bastille Day soiree
Page 91: GL’s crafty-chic BFF bracelet how-to
What’s HOT this June/July on Girlslife.com?
Check back June 1st for all this and more!
Beach Babe Secrets
10 easy ways to look smokin’ in a swimsuit
Hair and makeup tricks for sittin’ pretty poolside
20 real girl tips for major bikini confidence
PLUS Score a summer wardrobe for a steal!
7 sandals you can wear everywhere
End-o’-year BBQs, 4th of July bashes, birthday blowouts...
100 ways to have fun for free!
Be a camp superstar this summer
Queen of the cabin? Yeah, that’d be you!
What to do when they’re drivin’ you nuts
GL’s Fab Fiction contest is back!
Have you got the write stuff? Prove it!
Hook a hottie
What to wear to make him stare
Quiz: Where will you find summer love?
Turn your hobbies into hundreds
POSTED IN June/July 2012, Love your bod, eating disorder, MTV, Disney, Pretty Little Liars, music reviews, celebrity interviews, Lucy Hale, book reviews, summer recipes, real girl style, swim, how to dress your shape, fitness, Beauty, how to, nails, GL's best guy advice, weekend fun, advice from Carol Weston, advice from Bill and Dave, advice from GL readers, Karen the editor