Girls' Life magazine
A love letter to myself (and all the single girls out there)
This year, I’m my own Valentine. And not only is that OK—it’s kind of amazing, tbh.
5 min |
February/March 2024
Girls' Life magazine
Why aren't you and your crush together already
Six reasons you aren't dating for real... yet.
5 min |
February/March 2024
Girls' Life magazine
Very Pressley Christmas
Just a happy holiday check-in with the sugarplum fairy of our hearts.
6 min |
December/January 2024
Girls' Life magazine
20 to ways survive the holidays
Think positive, even when it comes to the most groan-worthy events.
3 min |
December/January 2024
Girls' Life magazine
Your Back-to-School Mantra is...
It might not be the first day of school (yet!), but that doesn't mean it's too early to think about crushing the year ahead. Maybe it's a schedule set for success, an adorably aesthetic slate of outfits or a newfound outgoing energy to expand your crew. Maybe it's all of the above. Whatever it is, set an intention and start envisioning it. Because this is the school year you're actually going to go for it.
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August/September 2023
Girls' Life magazine
*This* is the year you're gonna do your thing
Back-to-school season is equally thrilling and terrifying...and it's also the opportunity to find the courage to finally do, well, you.
5 min |
August/September 2023
Girls' Life magazine
You'll know your relationship is real when...
You've made it out of the talking stage, gone on that fated first date and maybe even accepted their homecoming ask. But how do you know if you landed on the right bae for you-and if this crush is meant to go the distance? Tune into these lowkey signals that you're in for more than a passing fling.
4 min |
August/September 2023
Girls' Life magazine
"Help, I Hate My Sibling!"
Constantly bickering? Annoyed by their attitude? Fix those fights before they turn into a full-on family feud.
5 min |
June/July 2023
Girls' Life magazine
Your Stress-Free Summer Right This Way
Our forecast? Nothing but sunny skies ahead, bb-once you squash these seasonal sitches.
4 min |
June/July 2023
Girls' Life magazine
When Tough Love Goes Too Far
For student-athletes, your coach can be your biggest cheerleader... Or a seriously toxic presence in your life. Here, a cautionary tale about coaches whose harmful behaviors can cause you to lose yourself in the name of winning.
8 min |
April/May 2023
Girls' Life magazine
Would You Want Someone to Talk to You Like... You?
Time to dial down the negative self talk and raise the volume on your self-worth.
5 min |
April/May 2023
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Is It Time to End That Friendship?
If she's gone from trustworthy to toxic, it might be time to call it quits on your bestie bond. Here's when (and, eek, how) to do it.
4 min |
April/May 2023
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Your Day-by-Day Breakup Tool Kit
Let's state the obvious: Going through a breakup is the worst.
6 min |
April/May 2023
Girls' Life magazine
Yep, you're a nail art pro now
Thanks to some pretty genius hacks-plus the newest stickers, press-ons and polishes-even a novice can, um, nail it.
2 min |
April/May 2023
Girls' Life magazine
Are You a Makeup Minimalist or Maximalist?
Less is more...or more is more. It's a choose your-own-adventure kind of thing.
6 min |
April/May 2023
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The Sentimental Girl's Guide to Cleaning Your Room
Yup, it is possible to hold on to your childhood memories...and give your space a much-needed glow-up.
3 min |
February/March 2023
Girls' Life magazine
*This* is How You Snow Day
It's the best 5 a.m. text ever: Classes are canceled (woo!). Now a winter wonderland awaits. How to spend your 24-hour vacay? Pick your vibe, because we've stacked your cal...
4 min |
February/March 2023
Girls' Life magazine
*This* is the energy boost you need rn
Your winter wellness routine just got a major glow-up.
5 min |
February/March 2023
Girls' Life magazine
14 ways to spread the love
These simple gestures are even better than candy hearts.
4 min |
February/March 2023
Girls' Life magazine
Candy Crush
We're suckers (get it?) for mixing spring's ballet-inspired looks like tulle, tights and legwarmers with edgy extras like leather, cutouts, corsets and platforms. Put it all together and you've got the sour patch kids of style first they're sour, then they're sweet.
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February/March 2023
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All hail the Everything Shower
Once a week, my shower cycle lines up perfectly: My shaving day overlaps with my shampoo day, which overlaps with my hair mask treatment day.
4 min |
February/March 2023
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We Found Your Romance Season Read
Book recs based on the hobbies you heart? It's a little Valentine's matchmaking magic.
7 min |
February/March 2023
Girls' Life magazine
A Fall TBR for Your Favorite Literary Trope
POV: You just finished your bestie's latest #BookTok rec and you're looking for a new novel. Just choose your book mood and snag a page-turner that matches your reader-girl aesthetic.
3 min |
October/November 2022
Town & Country US
America's Youth
If there has ever been any question whether youth and wisdom can coexist, these young activists and first-time voters put it to rest. So set aside your pessimism, your cynicism, your fatigue: The kids are all right, and they know what it takes to make a more perfect union.
3 min |
November 2022
Girls' Life magazine
Glow Up Your Babysitting Game
From getting the gig to taming toddlers, consider *this* your official guide to being the best babysitter on the block.
8 min |
October/November 2022
Girls' Life magazine
Every Single One of Your Boob Questions, Answered
Your boobs are like a pair of besties you'll spend your life with-breast friends, if you will-meaning you're bound to experience your ups and downs together. From unexpected sweaty situations to weird size issues, we've got the best advice for those Q's you've been hoping to get off your, um, chest...
8 min |
October/November 2022
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Brighter days are ahead
Nearly half of high schoolers reported feeling sad or hopeless in the past year. Here's why so many are struggling-and how you can get help.
7 min |
October/November 2022
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Are you a go-with-the-crowd GIRL?
When it comes to being on your own, do you spread those wings? Or are you more likely to follow your crew? Answer these q's for the big reveal.
5 min |
October/November 2022
Girls' Life magazine
Confessions of a Recovering Perfectionist
Let’s start basing our self-worth on who we are, not what we do.
4 min |
October/November 2022
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We've Got the Secrets to Your Strongest Friendship
BFF the unspoken laws of true BFFs...Just in case, ya know, you needed a refresher.
4 min |