Girl's Life (April - May 2019)

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On the Warning: This is kind of a sad story. At least
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Then again, this book is already in your hands.
It starts and ends on January 1, and I was thinking
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Death, and Kisses. Or maybe even The Year I Grew Up.
For me, being fourteen was hard. Really hard.
Childhood was a piece of cake. Being a kid in New
York City and spending summers in Spain, that was all
pretty perfect, looking back. But being fourteen was like
climbing a mountain in the rain. In flip-flops. I hoped
I’d wind up in a different place, but I kept tripping and
slipping and falling and wishing it weren’t way too late
to turn around.
This book does have funny parts. And I learned two
giant facts.
Number one: everything can change in an instant—
for worse, sure, but also for better. Number two:
sometimes, if you just keep climbing, you get an
amazing view. You see what’s behind you and what’s
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CONTENTS APRIL • MAY • 2019









MUST LIST 58 Three’s a Crowd Is your
fave +1 secretly a +2?
6 Must List This spring, It’s possible to untangle
Haley Lu Richardson is some love triangles...while
bringing the tears, Lennon other tricky crush sitches
Stella is bringing the jams are better left untouched.
and Austin Brown is bringing How to tell when you should
the swoon. Plus: a must-see enter the fray...and when you
Pretty Little Liars spinoff. should run the other way.

FASHION LIFE

10 Bright Ideas Wrangle the 60 Dear Carol “My BFF
rainbow in this season’s bold- hasn’t been hanging with
est stripes. From fun sunnies me lately and I’m worried
to a spangled shift, we’re all our friendship is over.”
about the ROYGBIV life.
64 Would *You* Be Besties
12 Femme Leisure Bust out With You? You're a great
the bike shorts, babe, and BFF...right? It’s tough to
meet the fun, flirty styles you know if you’re truly there for
can actually move in. Mwah. your crew or if you’ve fallen
14 Hot Tropics These pretty off. Here's how to right the
prints (think: plenty of palms friend...ship. (Er, sorry.)
and more than a few flowers) 66 Mom-O-Meter You def
will give you serious spring couldn’t live without the
break vibes. Blend up a marvelous matriarch of your
smoothie and kick back. fam, but that doesn’t mean
16 Secret Garden There’s you two are always fric-
no mystery here: Sophia tion-free. How tight is your
Lillis is seriously stylish. The relationship with the OG
Nancy Drew and the Hidden bestie really? Find out with
Staircase star lets us in on this quickie quiz.
the evolution of her look and 68 Stop Stressing, Now! You
solidifies her spot as fashion’s don’t have to be Captain
next It girl. Case closed. Marvel to handle spring’s
sticky sitches unscathed—
you just have to heed these
CRUSHES
seven cinchy solutions.
54 Crushes A to Z Here’s a
study guide you’ll actually GET INSPIRED
want to review: the cheat
PHOTOGRAPHED BY SEAN SCHEIDT. FOR ALL OTHER CREDITS, SEE PAGE TK. JUMPSUIT + BELT BAG. makes crushes confusing Intel from the experts on how
sheet for everything you
70 The Secret to Getting an
14
Amazing Summer Internship
need to know about what
(and still so swoon-worthy).
to land a spot on the roster.
Plus: Real interns on the
56 Quiz: Are You Crushing
weird ways they got the gig.
SKIP THE $$$ PLANE
on a Bad Bae? Sure your
74 What’s the Verdict? Stop
TIX AND INDULGE IN
crush is cute—but are they
dateable? Sigh, the diff is
agonizing and get some real
A VACAY-WORTHY
clarity on what you actually
huge. Grab the bae-noculars
want. Then, you can make
and get ready to examine
up your mind in a snap.
the toughest cutie Qs...

CONTENTS APRIL • MAY • 2019







T H E
30 B EAU TY

I S S U E



26 Fun & Freebies Glam give-
aways + chic challenges galore!
28 Beauty Inspo: Caught
Red-handed Steal Carmen
Sandiego’s jet-setter style.
COVER
30 Spring Fling Wake up your
makeup with six wildly wearable Photographed by Sean Scheidt. For all
other credits, see page 45.
new lewks (think: glitzy glitter,
poppy pastels and more!). CONFESSION:
We’re meme-obsessed!
36 The Gloss Boss Teen mogul
Zandra Cunningham talks Follow @girlslifemag on
building her million-dollar biz. Insta for more LOLs
38 Making Up My Mind Her
world was shattered after
surviving the Parkland school
shooting—until a new
purpose presented itself.
40 We’re Hair for Spring
Flowers Not sure what to do
with that mane? Add a bloom or
make *these* sweet snips. ~*~Shine bright like a diamond~*~
42 JoJo Takes a Bow Nick star
JoJo Siwa spills on the *real*
power of her iconic coif.
46 It’s Tub Time Soak up splashy
dip tips for the best bath ever.
TBH, still waiting on an answer
48 Mindful Menstruation for this one…
28 40 36 Because period-care is the new
self-care: a guide to celebrat-
ing your cycle in style.


76 How to Be Amazing on 80 Sweat the Mood Fun fact: 85 The GList She's the Lorelai
Instagram These six real-girl You can choose your sweat to your Rory...so show Mom the
influencers are proof that sesh based on your mood ATM. love with 10 thoughtful moves.
the platform goes beyond Our experts dish on which is Ari just gets it.
hashtags and likes. How to right for your #feels. 87 Star Signs When it comes
blaze your own empowering to your fate, we’ve got you,
path, one post at a time. FAB UP YOUR LIFE uh, covered with the cutest
cosmic cases.
BODY & HEALTH 82 April Showers Me: Let’s 88 Ode to Awk You know, that
dance in the rain! Everyone old thing when you invite your
78 Get Smarter Your report else: Um, no? Here are 12+ crush over for a pool party and
card will thank you for these things to do when the spring you accidentally give him a
brain-boosting hacks, trust. showers dominate. bloody nose? Whoops.


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EVERYTHING YOU MUST SEE MUST HEAR MUST PLAY MUST READ THIS SPRING
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BY SYDNEY ADAMSON


magine being head over heels in love with
someone, but not being able to touch
them. Or hold hands. Or even stand next
to them. That’s the grim reality explored
in the new film Five Feet Apart (out March
15), a heart-wrenching tale about two teens
battling cystic fibrosis. And for the film’s star,
IHaley Lu Richardson, 24, playing one of those
teens was no easy task.
“Something emotional or intense happens in
every scene because that’s just the kind of movie it
is,” says Haley Lu. “So I was crying every day.”
Five Feet Apart follows Stella Grant, a type-A
teen with cystic fibrosis (CF), an incurable, progres-
sive, genetic disease that leads to lung infections
and limits the ability to breathe over time. While
receiving treatment, Stella meets Will Newman
(Cole Sprouse), a charming fellow CF patient. The
two fall in love...but, because they both have CF,
they can’t come within six feet of each other.
If they do, they risk cross-infection.
While playing such a serious role
definitely had Haley Lu in her feelings,
that’s not to say there weren’t any fun
moments on set. “We were filming
this big scene for Will’s birthday and
we were all supposed to be laughing
harder than we ever have in our lives,”
Haley Lu reminisces. “But we were
so tired, so we just fake laughed
really loudly and obnoxiously until it
turned into real laughter. We were
so delirious, but it was all the more
fun because of that.”
During filming, Haley Lu met
Claire Wineland, the YouTuber, author and inspira-
tional speaker with CF who inspired the character
of Stella (along with other CFers). Although Claire
couldn’t visit the set because of health risks, she
did consult on the film and FaceTime with the cast Haley Lu
to offer real-life insights, which helped Haley Lu, in
particular, relate better to the experience of living
with the disease. Richardson
“We want people to not only connect to the
film but be more aware of CF,” Haley Lu explains.
“It was important to us that Claire gave her
thumbs up on everything.”
Unfortunately, last year, at 21, Claire suffered
a massive stroke a week after her lung transplant
surgery and passed away. FOR PHOTO CREDITS, SEE PAGE 84.
“One of the greatest gifts of my life so far was
being able to meet her,” Haley Lu says. “She’ll
always have a really special place in my heart.”


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MUST LIST


MOVIES



DUMBO
This live-action remake of the
Disney classic tells the touching
tale of a failing family circus
that’s saved by a baby elephant
whose enormous ears give him
the ability to fly. MARCH 29










TEEN SPIRIT AFTER
Restless Brit teen Violet enters Based on the Wattpad-famous
a talent competition that opens novel, this flick follows good-girl
her mind and changes her life — Tessa during her first semester
but whether it’s for the better of college and the overwhelm-
is TBD. Bonus: The soundtrack ing feels that develop when
features bops from Ari, Katy and she meets the mysterious and
more faves. APRIL 5 irresistible Hardin. APRIL 12




MISSING LINK BREAKTHROUGH
Mr. Link, a sweet and smart pri- When a teen boy falls through a
mate living in seclusion, enlists frozen lake, all hope seems lost.
a pair of explorers to help him But as his adoptive mom—and
find his long-lost relatives. But the entire town—prays for his
along the way, the trio run into recovery, what happens next will
far more than their fair share of give you chills...and def make
monkey business. APRIL 12 you cry. APRIL 17



We’re obsessed with


Asher Angel and Jack Dylan Grazer
The theater might be brimming
with amaze action movies, If you could
but Shazam! is the one we’ve have any super-
been waiting for. Why? The DC power, what
Universe flick (out April 5) stars would it be? “The ability to control
two v. cute and v. familiar faces: time. It would be so cool
Asher Angel (Disney Channel’s to see the dinosaurs,
Andi Mack) and Jack Dylan live during the Renaissance
Grazer (It). When Billy (Asher) “The ability to fly! or even go to the
suddenly morphs into actual I mean, who wouldn’t Woodstock Festival. I’d
adult superhero Shazam, he and want to do that? also love the ability to do
his comic-book fanboy foster The thought of being my homework with
bro Freddy (Jack) must figure able to travel the world complete ease.” —Jack, 15
out how his powers work in the same way Super-
order to defeat the evil man does is hard to
Dr. Thaddeus Sivana. resist.” —Asher, 16

EVERYTHING YOU MUST SEE MUST HEAR MUST PLAY MUST READ THIS SPRING




three things you need to know about
Lennon Stella



Lennon Stella is having a 1. Her little sis is the first walk onstage. One time we
lot of firsts these days. Her person she shares new actually yelled ‘purple pants,’
first EP: The 19-year-old music with. because I was wearing really
singer dropped Love, Me “Maisy is the most supportive vibrant, sparkly purple pants
in November. Her first hit sister ever. She’s the first per- that night.”
single: “Polaroid” with Liam son I send a song to because I
Payne and Jonas Blue topped respect her opinion so much— 3. Liam Payne took her
charts around the world last and she’s very honest. I will under his wing.
fall. And her first headlining love a track and then ask for “From the time he met me,
tour: U.S. dates of the Love, her feedback on it and she’ll it was like Liam made it his
Me Tour begin March 22. be like ‘The demo was better.’ mission to give me as much
The former Nashville star She’s usually right.” advice as possible. He got
is certainly more of a familiar thrown into the deep end
face now than when she (and 2. She already has a pre- with One Direction and I got
her sister, Maisy) went viral show ritual planned out. thrown into the deep end
on YouTube seven years ago, “Before a show, my band when the ‘Call Your Girlfriend’
but she’s never been in the and I pick a random word cover went viral. So I feel like
spotlight on her own quite or phrase to set the vibe for he just got me. When a lot of
like she is RN. In the midst of the evening so we can all get people were telling me con-
her burgeoning solo career, on the same page. Then we flicting things, he said that if
allow us to introduce you to throw our hands up in the air I don’t want to do something,
the new Lennon Stella... and scream it right before we then to just not do it.”




TOURS: Why Don’t We’s North American Tour, March 20 • Against The Current’s Past Lives Tour, March 22 • Alec Benjamin’s Outrunning Karma Tour, March 29 •
Jake Miller’s Wait For You Tour, April 11 • Kelsea Ballerini’s The Miss Me More Tour, April 11 • LANY’s Malibu Nights World Tour, April 23






Celebrate Mother’s Day
(May 12) with three
inspiring stories about
three strong female
leads (aka SFLs!) writ-
ten by four talented
female authors...


Penned by former GL
intern Carrie and her mom!

ASK EMMA: FRENEMIES COLD DAY IN THE SUN NIGHT MUSIC
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The SFL: Emma Woods The SFL: Holland Delviss The SFL: Ruby Chertok
WHY WE ♥ HER: She’s not afraid to WHY WE ♥ HER: She stands out WHY WE ♥ HER: She knows when to let
speak her mind Holland is the only girl on the boys’ her guard down
Advice blogger Emma is known for varsity hockey team. When her squad When teen pianist Ruby bombs an
dishing out words of wisdom to her scores some media attention, her audition, she plans to step away from
classmates—that is, until she promises gender is all anyone talks about—and classical music for the summer. Enter FOR PHOTO CREDITS, SEE PAGE 84.
her principal she’ll take a hiatus. But Holland finds herself leaning on the Oscar—a cute, pompous and prodi-
when she sets aside blogging, she soon last person she ever expected: her gious YouTube-famous teen musician—
realizes she’s the one in need of advice. team’s headstrong co-captain, Wes. and suddenly those plans change.

MUST LIST


TV BOYFRIEND

MATERIAL

THE PERFECTIONISTS







MARVEL’S CLOAK & DAGGER







CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA








NO GOOD NICK
FOUR FRESH SHOWS
to watch this spring

PRETTY LITTLE LIARS:
THE PERFECTIONISTS • Freeform
Got *another* secret—can you keep it? We can’t
wait to witness the mischief Alison and Mona
(your faves from Pretty Little Liars) make when
they reunite, and watch as Ava (a YouTuber fash-
ionista played by Descendants star Sofia Carson)
and her classmates learn the price of perfection
and deal with a murder in their town. MARCH 20 Austin Brown
MARVEL’S CLOAK & DAGGER • Freeform
Some people are just better together. Take
Tandy and Ty, for example: The teen heroes FUN FACT: Austin Brown ON FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS ON BEING SPORTY “I played
take on the evil plaguing their city (think: gang was never supposed to “I have a ton of guy friends soccer for six years when I
violence and human trafficking) while tackling a be a singer. “When I was back home, but since I’ve was younger, and I actually
few demons of their own, too. APRIL 4 little, the tubes in my ears been in Los Angeles, I feel wanted to go pro. Nowa-
wouldn’t open up and I like I have been able to days, I spend a lot of my
CHILLING ADVENTURES couldn’t hear well,” the connect more with girls, downtime surfing, swim-
OF SABRINA • Netflix 16-year-old reveals. “I got like Annie LeBlanc and Lily ming and skateboarding.
surgery to fix them when I Chee. When it comes to I love skiing and mountain
As far as love triangles in teen dramas go, the was 4—and my love for music friends, it’s more about who
Sabrina-Harvey-Nicholas sitch of CAOS part one a person is.” biking, too.”
was pretty much everything we’d ever dreamed blossomed right after that.” ON HITTING THE ROAD
of. The only way to find out who ’Brina will And thank goodness it ON STUDIO SESSIONS “My
choose—and how witchy she’ll actually become? did. This spring, the social Notes and Voice Memos “People are always shocked
By watching part two, ofc. APRIL 5 media influencer drops his apps are filled with random when I tell them I’ve never
debut EP, Homesick, and things, like lines of lyrics or a been to New York City—or
NO GOOD NICK • Netflix embarks on his first tour. On little melody. When it came the East Coast at all. I’m
the brink of these milestones, time to record songs for my excited about touring so
Cunning and witty 13-year-old Nicole—aka Nick— Austin spills all the tea on I can share my new music
hatched the perfect plan to get back at the family EP, I’d bring those ideas to
that unknowingly ruined her life. Unfortunately, new gal pals and the secret the studio so we could play with my fans and experience
she didn’t account for one enormous obstacle: her notes behind his songs. around with them.” new places!”
own conscience. APRIL 15

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style, solved
















Greet the sun
(finally!) in three totally
wearable trends that each
pack a mega dose of serious
fun. First up: splashy stripes.
If your closet’s already
brimming with blue ‘n’ white
bands, now’s the time to
make room for a rainbow
connection…





































Dress, $59, Lulus. Blouse, $44, LAUREN BELL. HAIR: ANDREA MITCHELL FOR L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL. MAKEUP: NGOZI OLANDU YOUNG. STILL PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID DOUGLAS. INSTAGRAM PHOTO ON PAGE 11: INSTAGRAM.COM/_EMMACHAMBERLAIN. PAGE 13: INSTAGRAM.COM/ASHLEYGRAHAM. PAGE 15: INSTAGRAM.COM/LAURAHARRIER. FOR WHERE TO BUY, SEE PAGE 84.
Worthington. Sneakers, $75, ALL POLAROID PHOTOS ON PAGES 10, 12, 14: PHOTOGRAPHED BY SEAN SCHEIDT. FASHION EDITOR: JESSICA D’ARGENIO WALLER. ON-SET STYLIST:
Vans. Earrings, $6, Wild Fable.
Sunglasses, $15, Claire’s.
















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style, solved

















Hop on the
of-the-moment trend train
(yet stay oh-so comfy)
with street-style faves like
sporty-sleek bike shorts, a
standout jacket and plenty
of millennial pink (yep,
we’re still obsessed).
Werk it!






































Jacket, $58, JouJou. Tee, $34, The Bee
& The Fox. Skirt, $159, Xabi Jeans. Bike
shorts, $11, Rainbow Shops. Earrings,
$8, Claire’s. Bag, $59, Kipling.
















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fashion












1 Sporty goes sweet when high-tech textures meet-cute
with big blooms and romantic ruffles.


2
JouJou, $70





LC Lauren Conrad, $69












Feel pretty
strong in playful
prints and a
healthy dose of
pastel pink.
4 @ashleygraham

3


T.J.Maxx, $13






Haute Rogue, $58

5






6



Levi’s, $70 Skechers, $69








GL APRIL | MAY 2019 13

style, solved

















Elevate your
everyday outlook (er,
outfit) with a vacay-inspired
get-up that channels warmer
climes (think: palm prints,
neon brights, graphic flowers)
and quenches wanderlust
in a jiffy. Your
destination? Chic.






































Jumpsuit, $68, Haute Rogue.
Tank, $49, Basic by Priv. Earrings,
$20, T.J.Maxx. Hat, $110, Hat
Attack. Bag, $25, A New Day.
















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GARDEN
GARDEN
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NO MYSTERY HERE: SOPHIA LILLIS,
STAR OF NANCY DREW AND THE HIDDEN
STAIRCASE, IS FASHION’S LATEST DARLING.


BY SYDNEY ADAMSON

CABIN FEVER

Achieve peak
cozy-chic in silky
striped pajama
pants, your fave
ringer tee and, yep,
that extra cute
crop top you can’t
wait to break out
this summer.









































PHOTOGRAPHED BY SEAN SCHEIDT Top, $36, Unionbay. T-shirt,
$33, The Bee & The Fox.
STYLED BY JESSICA D’ARGENIO WALLER Pants, $68, Honey Punch.
Mules, $84, Sole Society.
Bracelets, $13 each, Claire’s.

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IT’S
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a fairly universal opinion that clowns are
scary. And most people would #confirm
that ghosts are ghastly, too. But Sophia
Lillis, who has faced both horrors in her
on-screen roles, is *not* most people. “
“When I first met Pennywise, I
laughed. I don’t know why! Defense I try to find a lot of
mechanism, maybe?” the 17-year-old different textures
actress says of the demonic clown she and patterns and
encountered in 2017’s global horror hit It. mix them together
Now, as the titular teenage detective to see what works
in Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase and what doesn’t,
(out March 15), she’ll tackle sneaky spir- so I guess you could
its—but that doesn’t faze her either. “You call my style experi-
know, I haven’t ever really given ghosts mental. Sometimes
much thought. I’ve definitely never had a it’s good and some-
ghost encounter. My life isn’t interesting times I could do
enough for that!” better, but all of it’s
Sophia, who started acting at age very interesting.
7, is clearly not spooked when it comes
to getting creative. She showcases her
photography skills on her Insta with ”
gorgeous portraits (taken on her Leica
camera) of her It castmates-turned-
friends Finn Wolfhard, Wyatt Oleff and
Jaeden Lieberher. If she has spare time,
you’ll probably find her drawing. Most
notably, though, Sophia’s a fashion It girl
(um, not the creepy clown kind) in the
making—and she has her hometown of
Brooklyn to thank for that.
Growing up in the New York City bor-
ough, Sophia was never not surrounded
by fashion risk takers and style savants.
“Everyone there is unapologetic about
who they are and what they wear—they PLANT LADY
are just themselves, and that definitely
inspired me,” says Sophia, who was Green thumb or
also a huge fan of the late avant-garde not, cement your
designer Alexander McQueen. “I’d see plant-lover status
someone on the street with a really, in a botanical print
really cool outfit and be like ‘Maybe I frock. Retro add-
could do something like that one day.’”
Thanks to her rising stardom (and the ons like chunky
press events and premieres that come hoops and a boxy
along with it), Sophia has found herself raffia basket bag
Continued on page 84 keep it quirky.




Jacket, $98, Free People. Dress,
$58, Haute Rogue. Shoes, $30,
T.J.Maxx. Earrings, $13, Lulus. Bag,
$114, Hat Attack.



“



People say my style is
very interesting. I try
to pull off things that
most people would nor-
mally never, ever think
to put together.
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PALETTE
CLEANSER
A striped linen
blazer is the per-
fect canvas for
crafting layered
masterpieces:
Work in a slouchy
romper, blend in a
bloom-dotted tank
and polish it off
with shoulder-
dusting earrings.







































Jacket, $35, A New Day. Romper
(worn underneath), $55, and top, $49,
Others Follow. Earrings, $13, Claire’s.

GIMME
SHELTER
Your oasis awaits:
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Raincoat, $75, Lulus. Floral dress, $61,
Others Follow. Shirtdress, $46, Lulus.
Shoes, $65, Vans. Necklace, $17,
Claire’s. Socks, her own.

IN THE DETAILS
Ruffled straps,
a high waist, wide
legs—your favor-
ite overalls, but
better. Pair with
an off-shoulder
smocked top and
a killer grin.






















































Jumpsuit, $68, Lulus. Top, $34,
Candie’s. Earrings, $13, Claire’s.



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hile most kids spent Saturday mornings watching car-
toons, I spent mine endlessly chasing down a crimson
coat-clad criminal. Hunched over the computer in my 5
Wbedroom, I’d desperately try to figure out the answer to
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ou t o f line

From super straight swipes to swooping
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wherever—are a stroke of genius. (Pro tip:
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MAKEUP: Paul Blanch using MAC Cosmetics.
HAIR: Lucy Gedjeyan using Fatboy Hair.
STYLIST: Gary Wells.
For where to buy, see page 84.

beauty icon















ZANDRA CUNNINGHAM,
18, LAUNCHED A BEAUTY
EMPIRE FROM HER
KITCHEN—THEN TURNED
HER PROFITABLE COMPANY
TOWARD PHILANTHROPY.
HERE, THE TEEN MOGUL
SHARES HER STORY…AND
HER SECRETS TO SUCCESS
IN THE SKINCARE BIZ
AND BEYOND.




























the gloss boss













by Kelsey Haywood Lucas

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is pretty much the most frustrating On the weekends, Zandra packed up her products—
answer a parent could ever give which now included not just lip balms but also soaps,
“No” you—whether you’re asking to adopt sugar scrubs and body butters—and set up shop at
a kitten, extend a curfew or buy a lip balm—right? farmers markets and artisan shows, where she sold her
But after funding her gloss obsession for far too get-glowy goods and worked on getting her name out.
long, that’s exactly what Zandra Cunningham’s dad She scheduled meetings with local boutique
finally told her when she asked him to make the owners to show off the collection and pitch her
purchase one day. “You want another lip balm?” he products to be carried in their stores. As her line
asked Zandra, then 9. “Learn to make it yourself.” grew more popular, her products got picked up across
So that’s exactly what she did—sparking the Buffalo and beyond.
beginning of her million-dollar business, Zandra Beauty. And then Etsy changed everything.
Nine years later, Zandra spends her time developing At age 14, Zandra applied to the digital market-
new products (she currently has 45 items across two place’s “Etsy Open Call” program, where her business
lines—and counting), consulting on special retail was one of 36 finalists out of thousands of applicants
projects with stores like Target and flying across the chosen to pitch to six major retailers. Paper Source,
country to run STEAM-based beauty workshops. She a national stationery store with over 120 locations,
also coordinates events and initiatives for Zandra purchased 8,000 pieces from Zandra on the spot.
TLC Foundation, her nonprofit dedicated to providing When Zandra Beauty products landed on those
opportunities for young girls in underserved com- first major shelves, other big stores (like Whole Foods,
munities. Oh, and did we mention she’s a freshman Costco, Wegmans and Walmart) took notice—and
majoring in business at the University at Buffalo? eventually started stocking up, too.
There’s a lot to learn from her story, so take notes. As her sales started to soar, the media became
But if you remember just one thing, make it this: majorly interested in the young business prodigy’s
Next time someone tells you “no,” get inspired story—and Zandra started appearing in articles and
instead of annoyed—and *you* might be the next on television shows to talk about what, exactly, makes
millionaire gloss boss. her brand so special. (Hint: A lot.)

FROM GLOSSY TO FLOSSY GOING BEYOND BEAUTY
“When I was little, I obviously wasn’t allowed to wear When Zandra created Zandra Beauty, she wanted to
much makeup,” says Zandra. “So if I could get my develop a brand that embodied all of the skin and body
hands on a tinted lip gloss, I thought I was the bomb. care components she needed in a product—but couldn’t
I wore it every day like it was my job, my mission and find in a store to buy for herself.
my life’s greatest purpose to have shiny lips.” “I have super sensitive and dehydrated skin, so
So when her dad suddenly cut off the supply chain every morning I’d apply moisturizer right when I got
and challenged Zandra to get more self-sufficient, she out of the shower. But by the time we got in the car for
switched into #girlboss mode by researching the formu- school, I’d be dry again,” she shares. “Back then, natural
lation process (there were tons of tutorials on YouTube) products hadn’t gotten super popular yet, so I wasn’t
and enlisting a support team (aka her mom). Together able to find anything pure and plant-based that would
they ordered a DIY kit and started whipping up batches really benefit me.”
in the kitchen, testing different recipes in the quest to Aesthetics mattered, too. “Nothing was geared
develop Zandra’s ultimate lip conditioner. Soon after, toward young girls my age with a positive message or
they shared samples with friends and family. a cool label.” So as Zandra developed her all-natural
“One day I was giving out lip balms at my dad’s range, she paired each product with an inspirational
church when a lady handed me a dollar bill for one,” quote (think: balms and body washes emblazoned with
says Zandra. “I was like, ‘Wait a minute, she gave me wise words like, “A smile is the best makeup a girl can
money!’ But I didn’t run off to the store to go buy wear” and “Just keep going…u got this”).
candy with it. I thought, ‘If I can make a dollar today, “The quotes are meant to help lift you up with
how much can I make tomorrow?’” every use,” Zandra explains. “It’s not only about help-
ing you feel good and look pretty on the outside but
BREAKING BIG BIZ boosting your confidence on the inside as well.”
Zandra invested those first dollars right back into her Zandra soon learned that spreading positivity can
business to buy more supplies. Then, along with a loan be extremely profitable—and it inspired her to work
from her parents, she set out to work on developing a toward an entirely new set of goals.
brand and logo for her company. “I got to this place where I knew my products were
She also enrolled in a kids entrepreneurship on point and really working for people. I had perfected
the formulations to my standards. My business was
program to learn the basics of building her empire.
PHOTO BY WILLIAM CHARLS (After attending twice, she eventually landed in the Shop Zandra’s natural making money. And I just felt like it was time for a new
mission,” she shares. That mission was to make her
University at Buffalo’s Center for Entrepreneurial
business a vehicle of change.
Leadership program, and was the youngest-ever gradu-
skincare products at
ate, at age 14, in a class full of adults.)
zandrabeauty.com
Continued on page 84
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MADDY KING, 17,
SURVIVED A HORRIFIC
Making up ONLY TO BE HAUNTED
SCHOOL SHOOTING—


BY ANXIETY AND
DEPRESSION. IN THIS
DEEPLY PERSONAL
my mind FOUND CONFIDENCE,
ACCOUNT, MADDY
SHARES HOW SHE


CALMNESS
AND CLARITY.

T H E
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ON FEBRUARY 14, 2018, This went on for weeks. And then one day one of my closest
MY WORLD WAS SHATTERED. friends called me, totally flustered—she was going to a wedding
and was having trouble getting her look right. She asked if I
would do her makeup. And suddenly, it was like I found the light
On that fateful day, an angry and deeply troubled 19-year-old switch in a dark room.
former student of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School All because of eyeshadow.
in Parkland, Fla., entered the school armed with smoke gre- We grabbed all my stuff and hauled it downstairs, where I filled
nades and an assault rifle. He carried out the deadliest high an empty table with colorful palettes and blending brushes and
school shooting in United States history, brutally murdering makeup sponges. We talked about a few options for her look,
17 students and faculty members, and injuring 17 more. then ended up going with a neutral smoky eye in ombre shades of
I was in room #1255 for creative writing, one of the taupe and chocolate.
classrooms that received direct gunfire. The number of dead As I tapped and blended a contour and highlight across her
and injured certainly would have been higher if not for my face, I could feel her happiness building—as mine did, too. When
incredibly brave teacher, Mrs. Stacey Lippel. She saved so I was finished, she looked in the mirror and smiled. She left my
many of our lives by being fearless and strong—pulling kids house feeling amazing. And for the first time since the shooting,
into her classroom, locking the door at the very last moment I felt amazing.
and shielding students with her own body. Not long after, I took a trip to California to see my aunt and
I still don’t fully remember exactly how everything played uncle, who’s a screenwriter. I thought I’d do some sightseeing
out. I probably never will. And I’m OK with that—I’m OK with for a few days, but I had no idea how much this trip was going
my brain protecting me from what my eyes and ears were to change my life. While I was visiting, one of my uncle’s scripts
forced to witness. But every now and then an unwanted was getting filmed and they needed a makeup artist. I took a
memory will blitz its way out of the darkness and into my chance, applied for the opportunity…and got the gig.
conscious mind: the crack of gunfire, a pool of blood, the Working on a real Hollywood set with a professional cast
screams of my classmates, the cries of my friends. and crew—even though it was a small one—was exactly what
And then everything will just go dark and quiet. I needed. Everybody there was counting on me to do my job
I prefer the dark and quiet. perfectly. There was no time for me to feel anxious or ambiva-
At first, I tried to go back to MSD. To go back to normal. lent or numb, like I had for so long. I had to be fully present and
But the second I heard a fire alarm go off, I was immediately work hard. And I did. When the film wrapped, everyone hugged
transported back to that horrific day, and I found myself me and thanked me and praised my work. My smile could have
reliving the nightmare all over again. broken my cheekbones.
I was afraid of everything around me. I was afraid that at I went to L.A. for a vacation and came back with a purpose.
any moment, the terror would come rushing back all around With a plan. Now, I’m dedicated to learning the artistry of
me. I constantly scanned the classroom for signs of danger. makeup—and making it my craft and career.
Any little noise could send me over the edge. I’d start crying... Thinking about my future again keeps me feeling positive
and my anxiety would send me home. and hopeful and focused on what lies ahead—but that doesn’t
Switching my school schedule was the first step I took for mean I can just cover and conceal and blend away all the terror
my mental health. Now, I keep up with my studies remotely as and trauma I’ve tried so hard to leave behind. I wish it were only
an online student. I’m still on pace to graduate with the rest that simple.
of my classmates, which I’m proud of, but I really miss being I’ve always loved makeup. I have this picture of myself when
with my friends in a classroom. That’s something I once took I was 2 years old with lipstick smeared all over my face (I always
very much for granted. got in trouble for getting into my mom’s stuff!).
Before the shooting, I dealt with the typical But now I’ve learned that makeup isn’t just
teen drama of high school. Things like avoiding something fun or frivolous. Makeup gives me
annoying fights with friends (most recently confidence. And it’s not just confidence in my
about a guy) and ignoring a bully who was post- looks, but in exerting some control over my face
ing snarky Snapchats about me. (My advice? and my life and the world around me. Confidence
Just accept that everyone is entitled to their to cope with whatever comes my way next. Con-
own opinion and ignore it.) fidence to positively touch the lives of others.
But above all else, I wondered what I should Confidence to find calmness in the chaos that
do after high school. Go to college—but where? surrounds us.
Get a job—but doing what? Those were my most Maddy, age 2 A year ago, I didn’t even think about my
crucial concerns. tomorrows. Today, I’m so excited about my
After the shooting, everything was different. I was still future. My ultimate career goal is to become a makeup artist
alive, and so grateful for it, but I wasn’t living. I was just exist- for the Ellen show, surrounded by light and laughter and devot-
ing. I couldn’t feel joy anymore, and I thought I might never ing my days to helping other people feel great about them-
feel it ever again. I wasn’t happy or sad. I wasn’t bored or busy. selves. Living fearlessly, spreading love—that’s what makeup has
I was nothing; I felt nothing. given me the power to do.

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hair

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Eris Baker Backstage at Rodarte

DARLING BAND OF

DAISIES Jasmine by Jane Qin runway BLOOMS

A bouquet of cute clips ROMANTIC ROSES Strands on spring runways
in a pair of pretty ponys were sprinkled with blos-
is the easiest way to pull Nab this date-night look by soms—but it can be tricky
off petals. Use a comb to pinning a single stem into a low, to artfully arrange a raft
create a sharp part down messy bun. “I love the look of real of rosettes into your own
the middle of your hair, flowers in the hair. The best way crowning glory. Pare it
then pull into two mid- to keep them from collapsing is to down with another 2019
height ponytails or buns use a petite claw and clip the hair trend: the return of the
and secure with elastics. to the base of the flower,” says pro Blair Waldorf headband.
Adorn with barrettes for hair artist and Cricket ambassador An arch punctuated by LEFT: RICH POLK. RIGHT: SLAVEN VLASIC. BOTH BY GETTY IMAGES.
floral flair. Melissa Peverini. Don’t want to petals morphs the preppy
worry about wilting? A faux bloom staple into something
is just as beautiful. pretty yet powerful.

reasons Oscar de la Renta Hogan McLaughlin

to make THE CUT: THE CUT: Tadashi Shoji THE CUT:
Cheek-grazing
the snip modern bob Sleek ‘n’ sharp lob Midi of the moment
BEST IF: Your hair isn’t
BEST IF: You crave a low- BEST IF: You want a bit of super thick or way wavy—
Step into the maintenance face-framing cool sophistication…and are and you’re cool saying
salon with look, or you’re growing out in support of doing a little goodbye to your pony (for a
little while, at least)
straightening in the a.m.
a pixie and need some shape
serious inspo—
so you don’t
hear yourself
saying “just a
trim” for the
millionth time.

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“Longer than this, but BEST IF: You’re hoping to shoulders blunt cut tresses
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Photographed by Sean Scheidt

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Siwa’s dog is not happy with her.
BowBow, a Teacup Yorkie, has been
barking at JoJo (short for Joelle
Joanie) for a solid two minutes in an
attempt to get her attention—so the singer-dancer-actress pauses to
JoJo Siwa’s sleek swiftly scoop up the tiny yapper and plop her onto her lap.
“I am so sorry,” she says, then pitches her voice up an octave,
platinum hairstyle mostly addressing her furry friend. “I think she’s just jealous she’s not
is one of the most the one being interviewed.”
While BowBow might have a whopping 1.1 million followers on her
iconic ponys in pop own Instagram (check out @itsbowbowsiwa), JoJo and her platinum
culture. But while pony are what everyone’s really talking about. Her go-to sleek, side-
swept, bow-embellished style soon became her very own signature.
everyone’s busy debat- of my life?” the 15-year-old muses about her much-discussed ’do.
“Who would have thought that a ponytail would be such a big part
ing the merits of her
major mane, JoJo’s STARTING EARLY
There’s no telling if JoJo’s mom had any indication of the power of
running her empire— a simple pony when she started styling 2-year-old JoJo’s hair with a
and setting off on a bevy of bows. But without her trademark tresses, it’s probably safe to
say JoJo wouldn’t be living the life she dreamed of as a kid back home
sparkling spring in Omaha, watching Miley Stewart (aka Miley Cyrus) live a fabulous
headlining tour. double life on Disney Channel.
In those days, “Just about every kid wanted to become famous like
Hannah Montana, me included,” she remembers. But for her, it was
BY SYDNEY ADAMSON different. Why? Well, mainly because JoJo actually made it happen (just
minus the whole double persona thing).
It was in 2013—years after JoJo’s mom placed that first ribbon in
her hair—that JoJo and her bows made their way into popular culture
on Lifetime’s Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition.
JoJo didn’t win the top spot on the show, but she did go on to
star in two seasons of Dance Moms alongside Maddie and Mackenzie
Ziegler, Kalani Hilliker and Nia Sioux. And, thanks to that perky pony
and her bubbly personality, JoJo seriously stood out.
After leaving the show in 2016, she released her debut EP,
D.R.E.A.M. The Music, last fall. Her videos for her hits—like “Boomerang”
and “Hold the Drama”—have racked up more than 950 million views
on YouTube. And while JoJo’s focusing more on music these days
(she plays the piano and is learning how to play the drums, too), she
certainly hasn’t left TV behind.
She shines as Nick Cannon’s sidekick on Nickelodeon’s Lip Sync
Battle: Shorties and starred in the original Nickelodeon movie Blurt! as
the know-it-all sister of Jace Norman’s character (where she sported
not one but two bows fixed to a pair of space buns).
This spring, you’ll find her in two more specials on Nick—one for her
16th birthday and the other a behind-the-scenes look at her highly
anticipated D.R.E.A.M. The Tour (which kicks off May 17 in Arizona and
will hit 50-plus cities across the United States and Canada).
It’s her first-ever headlining gig. She’ll take BowBow with her on the
road (duh) and, of course, she’ll be vlogging every moment to share the
experience with her 9 million YouTube subscribers. “I’m so excited to
see my fans and to perform my music live. It’s going to be amazing and
epic. Every single show is going to be the best night of my life,” she
gushes. “I have so many surprises in store for everyone—like, millions.
So many sparkles, so much glitter! Rainbows, cupcakes, unicorns, all
the things. Basically, this is my dream come true.”

Jacket, Philipp Plein. Top, Maggie Barry.
Pants: L’Agence. Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti.
Bow, her own. GL APRIL | MAY 2019 43

BIG BOW, BIG BANK think that is absolutely bananas.” When snuggling with BowBow and hanging with
JoJo may be living her Hannah Montana JoJo posted her own piano rendition of her family. You know, being normal. And
dream—making music videos, going on “Bohemian Rhapsody” to Instagram, for staying grounded, says JoJo, is key to her
tour and even hanging with Jimmy Fallon example, trolls took to the comments confidence—and her success.
(The Tonight Show host challenged her to to bash her for aspiring to cover the Brit “My family is so unbelievably support-
a hilarious “Aggressive Dance-Off”)—but four-piece’s famous tunes (as if there’s ive. My friends are so awesome and love
bows aren’t just making JoJo famous: some set of rules that dictate who is me for who I am,” she says. “I think that’s
They are also a big business. In less than allowed to love certain music). really why I feel so comfortable with who I
three years, JoJo has sold over 35 million While JoJo is known for her uber am—and comfortable with what I do.”
bows—that’s literally a bow for every positive personality, she will clap back when TBH? We love her, too.
single one of her social media followers. bullied. In reaction to snarky responses on
And it’s hardly just hair accessories. an Insta video of her singing a Queen song,
JoJo has created a consumer product she fired off a simple but pointed message:
powerhouse: Her rainbow-hued, glittery, “Hi! I’m JoJo. I love Queen. I know most
sparkly goods range from toys to flavored of you don’t like me, and that’s OK. I still Beyond the bow
water to electronics to crafts to clothing love Queen. Nothing will change that.” By JoJo’s high-vibe look requires
(yes, even underwear). sticking up for herself, JoJo hopes to set an major confidence to carry—and
While sales numbers aren’t public, example for all Siwanators to stay true to here, she talks about the power
Payless has sold out of JoJo shoes every themselves—and to tune out the hate on and poise that comes with
embracing your identity.
month since their debut last spring. Last social media (and anywhere else).
summer, her JoJo doll outsold Barbie at “With every nasty comment, you’re ON THAT HAIR
Walmart. And now Target reports they going to get nice comments,” says JoJo, “I never expected my pony to
can’t keep her newest JoJo’s Closet col- who admits that she blocks words like become what it is today. At
lection, released early this year, in stock. “hate,” “brat” and “ugly” from social some point I was just like, ‘Wow,
While her coif has its critics, the simple media so she and her fans don’t see them. this style is a part of who I am
fact is, all these years and ribbons later, “Just focus on those 10 kind comments as a person. It’s my look.’ And
JoJo still genuinely loves bows. And, to her and don’t let that one hateful comment that’s pretty cool.”
and millions of others, they carry a real— ruin your day.” ON PAVING HER OWN WAY
and important—message: “Let’s say you’re “There have been people on my
at lunch at school and you have nowhere STAYING GROUNDED journey who have told me to
to sit...but then you see a kid wearing a Despite the fame and success, JoJo take the bow out or stop wear-
ing the pony, but I just don’t
JoJo bow. By wearing that bow, they’re swears she’s just a regular 15-year-old. listen to them. You can use
saying, ‘You can sit with me. I will be your She says she wants people to know that that and apply it to absolutely
friend and I will love you and I will support celebrities are just “normal humans that anything in life.”
you,’” she says of their symbolism. are walking on planet Earth.” ON MAKEUP
Will there ever be a JoJo without the “We still want to be asked, ‘How are “Just because I don’t wear black
bow? Like all her decisions, that’s some- you?’” she says. “We still want to talk eyeliner or draw in my eyebrows
thing JoJo (and JoJo alone) will determine. to our friends.” And when it comes to or play with contour, a lot of
“Everyone on my team knows I am the bus besties, JoJo’s got some great ones in people assume that I don’t like
driver. I say when we’re turning left and I Colleen Ballinger (also known by her makeup—but doing over-the-
say when we’re turning right. I say we’re internet-famous alter-ego, Miranda Sings) top looks on Dance Moms each
speeding up and I say we’re slowing down.” and Colleen’s sister, Rachel, who JoJo week made me fall in love with
describes as the sisters she never had. it. I’m just the type of person
BLOCKING THE HATE “I know that I can count on them for who loves to do the same thing
every day: simple makeup...com-
While her message of kindness has anything,” JoJo says. “Rachel was the first plete with my Strawberry Kiwi
earned JoJo millions of faithful fans (hi, person I drove on a main road with, which Starburst Lip Smackers!”
Siwanators!), it’s also garnered her plenty was super scary. And Colleen gave me ON HER OWN IDEA OF BEAUTY
of trolls who stack her social media com- some amazing advice in relation to my “The fact that I can wake up
ments with negativity. JoJo understands tour. She told me not to be afraid to do every day and know that I am
this is a downside of fame, but she still what’s right for me or to go after what I who I always wanted to be—that
struggles to make sense of it all. want. It meant a lot to me.” makes me incredibly happy. It
“The thing that makes me mad is In whatever downtime JoJo may might sound kind of cheesy,
when people hate on me for liking have in the near future, expect to find but I think it’s honestly what’s
something popular, like the band Queen,” her mukbanging with the Ballingers on on the inside that makes you
beautiful.”
. she says of the iconic group, whom she YouTube (seriously, if you’re not watching
rocked out to during her entire GL cover
them chow down on The Cheesecake
. shoot. “People get mad at me for that! I Factory together, are you even living?),
. 44 GL APRIL | MAY 2019

The fact that I can wake up
every day and know that
I am who I always wanted
to be—that makes me
incredibly happy. It might
sound kind of cheesy, but
I think it’s honestly what’s
on the inside that makes
you beautiful.






































































Hair and makeup by Diana Kazandjian.
Styled by Arturo Chavez and Gary Wells.

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YOUR BIG BREAK
If you’re feeling grimy (hey, it happens!), hop
in the shower to prep with a super quick
rinse. OK, ready? We suggest blocking out
a full 40 minutes (or even an hour) to make
your bath a truly relaxing experience from
start to finish. According to dermatologist
Dr. Tsippora Shainhouse, your time in the
tub should range from 10 minutes (if you
have skin conditions like eczema) to 20
minutes (if your epidermis is pretty average).
But blocking out a bigger chunk of time will
allow you to prep right and chill out for a bit
after you’ve warmed up. (More on that later.)

ALL ABOUT THE ATMOSPHERE
“Creating the right space for a bath is
totally essential,” says Aarti Gala, founder
of skincare brand Jiya Beauty. “I try to clear
off the counters and bath shelves [even if it
means just temporarily putting things away],
dim the lights and light a candle or two.” We
also like writing an intention on your mirror
in a dry erase marker (or lipstick!) to get your
mind in a positive place.  
THE RIGHT RECIPE
Is it weird that the elements that make your
dinner taste better are key to boosting your
bain? Kinda, but that doesn’t make it less
true. A scoop of salt will help your muscles
relax, but you need to balance it out with
an oil. “Definitely add a moisturizing com-
ponent to the bath, as hot water and salt
alone can be drying and dehydrating,” Gala
tells us. “Even just a dash of coconut oil or
grapeseed oil will help.”

IN HOT WATER
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: A
steamy bath feels amazing, but can be way
too harsh on your skin. “Hot water strips
the natural oils on your skin that protect
you from damaging weather and environ-
mental irritants,” says Dr. Shainhouse. She
recommends sticking to warm temps, then
applying a lotion within three minutes of
making your exit.
Once reserved for the coldest of winter ZONE OUT
nights, the bath has emerged as liquid queen of Given how much info you’re bombarded with
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EMBRACE YOUR SOAK STYLE


H 2 O HELPER
The world can be divided into two kinds of dippers: dIY
those who want a no-frills chill experience and
those who want their tub time to be a work of art.
Here are our must-haves for *all* steep styles…

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A bath bomb that’ll morph Bright
bubbles and
your water into your own #bathart make BATH TEA
Starry Night. Lush Intergalactic your aquatic Our friends over at Salt-
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like home. for a bath tea. (Psst: Bath
tea is just like a tradi-
MASKED MAVEN tional soak, but contains
flower petals. Cinching
in a little bag means you
don’t have to deal with
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EARTHY ELEMENT ring.) Toss one bag in the
agua, then steep yourself
for 10 to 20 minutes.
A cute mask helps you A plant friend ups the spa INGREDIENTS:
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Tonic Eye Mask, $20, Inhale, exhale, repeat. essential oil* • 2 table-
Anthropologie spoons dried lavender
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dried chamomile flow-
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Add in the dried flowers.
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Salt Lamp, $14,
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kill the lights...just don’t
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doze off, OK?
and spice shops.
Boho Glass Candle, $28,
duckie...because duh. Unicorn Bath
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LIBRARY
DEVICES Ducks, $15 for 2, magiccabin.com
It’s tempting to BOOKS YOUR
bring your iPad
KITTEN
Big Bath with you (playlists! Even if you’re So cute, you
crazy careful, the
just want
books! snapping!),
warm water and
No-No’s but it’s a splish- your inevitably to take her
everywhere…
splash disaster
damp hands will
waiting to happen.
= no fun.
Unplug...literally. cause those pages but wet fur
to warp.
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BY KELSEY HAYWOOD LUCAS


hat’s your most unforgettable
period memory? Maybe it was
the shock you experienced
when you unexpectedly got it
Wfor the very first time. Or when
a tampon got stuck. Or when you wore
white pants on the worst day ever to
wear white pants.
Mine is the exact pattern of the cracks
on the wall of the nurse’s office at my
school. It was a place I’d lie for hours,
month after month like clockwork, in
agonizing pain. I’d stare at the mint
green-painted bricks while I curled up into
a ball on the cot—gripping my stomach,
cursing the day I first became a woman.
When I returned to class and got asked
why I was out for so long (again), I should
have said, “Oh, I just suffer from a severe
menstrual cycle that causes cramping,
nausea, dizziness and sharp pains. It’s
actually quite common.”
But I didn’t. Because girls weren’t
talking about periods like that—and girls
*still* really aren’t talking about periods
like that. But we’re getting better at it.
For a long time, periods have been
taboo—something to be ashamed about.
Girls have been taught to keep their flow
a big secret (raise your hand if you’ve ever
slipped off to the bathroom at school
after stashing a tampon up your sleeve...
or passed a pad to a friend with all the
stealth of a covert spy operation).
But now, the crimson tide is turning:
Girls are talking openly and honestly
about period empowerment (check out
hashtags like #menstruationmatters and
#periodpositivity on Instagram). They’re