AUGUST 09 GIRLFRIEND IS OUT NOW!

Welcome to this issue...

As girls today, we can pretty much do anything we want – our friends are only a text away, all the world’s info is at our fingertips, we can be tough like boys (maybe even tougher), and we can do it all while looking hot like (insert fave celeb here). Yep, we can have our Zac and RPattz, too! But when was the last time you can remember having a day without thinking about homework, your mobile credit, relationship status, body, friends, parental expectations, the future, or money? Can’t?

If you’re feeling like you need to do everything (and do it better than everyone else) and be everywhere at once (like, right now), you could be heading towards a mid-teen crisis. And you are not alone. But first, think about this: can’t imagine a world without talking online most nights? Just 10 years ago only 43 per cent of Australians had ever used the internet. At all. They had to take longer to do things. They had more time. This gives you the right to feel like there’s more pressure now than ever. So take a moment and read our story on how to deal (page 40). It might not solve all your probs, but it may ease the stress and hopefully even make you happy.

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This month, the Love2Shop team have compiled a very cool checklist of everything you might need to think about or to inspire you when preparing for your formal or social. Including dresses to die for - minus designer label prices!

Ready, set, formal!

Lots of Love,

What is inspiring you or stressing you out right now? Email me at girlfriend_editor@pacificmags.com.au or post a comment on the comments boards below!