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EXCLUSIVE! We’re heading to Venice Beach with the internet’s Cutest Couple Ever (hiii, Elliana Walmsley and Jentzen Ramirez). The former Dance Moms star and her adorable BF are basically the ultimate relationship goals—and now they’re sharing on how *you* can find your summer romance, too.
OUR SUMMER LOVE ISSUE
Your crush life, explained 💌
We’re demystifying the dating game with the best summer ‘ship advice from relationship experts and real GL girls alike. Ready for your summer meet-cute?
Summer style starter pack 🦋
The sunset is pretty…but your outfit is prettier.
Did someone say beach day? 🏖️
We just packed your suitcase for summer (hint: it includes swimsuits, sandals and seashells).
These beauty looks are straight sunshine ☀️
Bright ‘n’ bold makeup you’ll *actually* want to wear.
Meet the bestie who will totally change your life 👯♀️
Break out the friendship bracelets—you’re about to meet your summer soul sister.
QUIZ! What belongs on your vacay vision board? 🌴
Best break ever? Say less. We know just how to make these next three months completely amazing.
Welcome to your self-care summer 🌿
Slay your wellness goals, one healthy girl habit at a time.
Summer mood: no drama, just vibes 😎
We’ve got the foolproof solutions for your stickiest sunny szn sitches.
The non-lazy girl’s guide to making serious money 💰
Buh-bye, babysitting! Your perfect summer gig is here.
Welcome to hair accessory summer 🌟
The cheat code for having good hair days all vacay.
QUIZ! Where will you meet your summer crush? 🌊
PSA: Your beach babe is waiting for you.
The perf party inspo 🪩
Your summer bash *will* make a splash.
A Pinterest-worthy bucket list 🌺
16+ ways to make the most of the endless days in your chaise.
Everything you need to watch, read and listen to this summer
Malachi Barton is bringing bloodsucker energy as the latest star in everyone’s fave supernatural movie series (catch him as Victor in Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, premiering July 10 on Disney Channel)—and he’s spilling allll the tea about the upcoming Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour. 🎶 PLUS: Discover your summer 2025 anthem (yep, you’re about to be the CarPlay queen). 💛 AND: The perf beach read (with an adorable towel to match) for every vibe.
IN THIS ISSUE, YOU’LL ALSO FIND…
Your ultimate SPF handbook ☀️
Catch waves, not rays (and weird tan lines).
The teen girl’s guide to protein 💪
Read this before you scarf down another protein bar, pls.
Confessing to a crush 📱
GL girl Emily C. dishes on trying to DTR with a cabin cutie—and what she learned about herself in the process.
Magnetic manis FTW 💅
The super simple DIY for the holographic mani that’s taking over your feed.
One girl’s shark attack story ❤️🩹
GL girl Annabelle C., 16, lost her leg after a shark bite in Belize. Here, she reflects on how a nightmare scenario helped her find a strength she never knew she had.
PLUS!
+ Dear Carol on long-distance relationships, sibling sitches and being jealous of a bestie
+ The passenger princess guide to getting your driver’s license
+ Every vag Q, answered (yep, even the ones you’re too nervous to ask your doc about)
+ Your social superpower, based on your star sign
+ All the embarrassing moments in Ode to Awk
+ Tons of fun, inspo and freebies
…and so much more!
FREE STUFF ALERT
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WIN! Beach Blanket Book Club Giveaway
School’s out, and these fab (+free!) reads are so in. Peep our top vacay page-turners plus enter to win HERE 🏖📚
WIN! June Beach Reads Giveaway
May we interest you in some summer shelf-care? Enter to win a new read every day starting June 1 HERE 👙📘
WIN! July Fun + Freebies Giveaway
Our vibe this vacay = sea-sing every single day. Enter to win sooo many sunny surprises (think: beauty essentials, cute bags and room decor) starting July 1 right HERE 💖🪩
WEBSITE MENTIONS IN JUNE/JULY 2025
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PAGE 3: What’s trending on girlslife.com this JUNE and JULY…
+ 10 outfits inspired by TSITP HERE 🐚
+ All the deets you need to know before summer camp HERE ⛺
+ Beach day DIYs for your crafty girl summer HERE 🎨
+ The shy girl’s guide to making new besties HERE 👋
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+ Ready for your outdoor movie night? Peep our projector tutorial HERE 🎬
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+ Our fave fruit pie recipes HERE 🍒
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+ Try this DIY scalp scrub during your next Everything Shower HERE 🚿
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+ Tell us what you think of GL (and get a chance to win a $500 beauty bag) HERE 💋
IMAGE CREDITS
June/July Cover (Elliana Walmsley): Photographed by Mike Azria. Styled by Whitney Brielle. Hair by George Fragkioudakis. Makeup by Sophia Hutch.
Fashion: Photographed by MANICPROJECT. Styled by Whitney Brielle. Hair and makeup by Sophia Hutch.
Beach day: instagram.com/elissaa_conley. Beauty looks: pinterest.com. Bestie: instagram.com/nataliezacek. Vision board: instagram.com/mel.amartinez. Self-care: instagram.com/c.j_smith. Summer mood: instagram.com/olivia.r.shannon. Summer job: instagram.com/juliakcrist. Hair accessories: instagram.com/fridacashflow. Crush: instagram.com/jilliansheaspaeder. Bucket list: instagram.com/allisonbickerstaff. Beach Blanket Book Club: instagram.com/miaslibraryy. June Beach Reads: instagram.com/megsbookishdreams. July Fun + Freebies: instagram.com/nataliezacek. Web mentions: instagram.com/bellabluray.
