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hen I first joined Twitter, my husband dubbed me The Tortured Tweeter. Before I would send a 140-character thought into the Twitterverse, I’d sit and edit what I wrote forever, overanalyzing every word and really convey what I mean?) Then when emoji. (Does my tweet finally filtered into other people’s feeds, I would frantically check my notifications, praying I got at least one like or RT that wasn’t the dutiful act of a family member. Rinse and repeat the same crazy process for Insta captions and Snapchat stories. All in all, it was exhausting. And after a while, I realized I was spending hours of my life trying to project an image of myself that was polished but void of any real personality. Because here’s the GROUP HUG! All the Project Runway truth: I’m an editor who occasionally suffers Junior finalists (from left: Sam, Peytie, Maya, and Zachary) gave me from typos; I have a hard time saying no to serious chills when they showed their anything from Rag & Bone; I have an unhealthy collections at New York Fashion Week. addiction to exclamation points; I’ve been geeking out hard about Gilmore Girls returning to Netflix—and I shouldn’t be afraid of sharing any of that. The same way our cover girl Ellie Goulding (page 80) is fearless when writing songs about heartache and empowerment. Or how Maya Ramirez, 14, won Project Runway Junior by sticking to her unique design aesthetic (page 104). While you’re probably like so many teens—or editors-in-chief!—who struggle with finding their voice on different platforms (check out how six girls navigate social media in our Seventeen summit, page 100), always keep in mind that the world is eager to get to know you for who you really are. So as one of our faves, Kristen Bell (page 114), puts it: “Let your freak flag fly!”

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Your new single has such a different sound from your first album, which you released just last year. What’s that about? I think another year does a lot in a teenage girl’s life. I’ve really matured a lot. Now I’m trying to navigate my own relationship problems. I’ve channeled those experiences into writing my new songs.

When did you first fall in love with music? When I was really young, my dad would get haircuts at this place that was far away from our house, and I would drive along with him. During those car rides, he played classic Beatles songs like “Rocky Raccoon.” That’s when I really fell in love with the sound of older music, and my obsession has only grown over the past couple of years.

Speaking of obsession, have you ever been starstruck around another celeb before? I first created a YouTube channel when I was 9 so I could enter a singing contest run by Miley Cyrus—Hannah Montana was an inspiration. I met Miley through that, and I couldn’t even speak. I got a photo with her, but I was wearing a fedora, so I’ll never show that to anyone! Although, it’s probably on Google somehow. . . .

Any artists you’re dying to work with now? Ed Sheeran is obviously great at collabs, so I’d have to say him. And we’d get along because he’s British! This is random, but I’m secretly really into British culture—the accent, the history, everything. I’m dying to go to England, but I’ve only flown into the airport.

What’s your most memorable fan encounter? A little girl named McKenzie will always stand out to me. She was going through some really tough times healthwise, and my song “We’ll Be the Stars” helped her through everything. It reminded me how much I can affect others just by doing what I’m doing. –JEN ABIDOR

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In honor of the MTV Movie Awards (April 10), the Shannara Chronicles star spills some popcorn trivia. Earliest movie memory?

I saw Star Wars with my uncle. I was so young that he had to read the opening text to me. First-ever date movie?

Ironically, it was a movie called Just Friends. Biggest tearjerker?

Definitely The Notebook. It makes me cry every time. Guilty pleasure?

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Fave movie snack?

If I’m at the theater, I love popcorn. But when I’m at home, I’ll have pizza. Best animated film?

The Lion King. I love “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King.” Scariest flick?

The Shining. I can hardly walk down the hall of a hotel without picturing those creepy little twins! –J.A.

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nstagram. Snapchat. Vine. YouTube. You can create and post a video anywhere, but Kira Bursky was making them long before it was that easy. “When I was 10, I started making videos using the built-in lens on my laptop,” she says. “I would run around my house, filming stopmotion animations of my stuffed animals or videos of my brother. I thought to myself, I have to do this. I had officially caught the film bug.” Today, Kira is not only an award-winning director, but she’s also busy spreading her love of film to other teens. Last fall, she launched Big Little Filmmaker—an online community filled with film festival details and interviews with successful directors—for teens who consider moviemaking more than just a hobby. “I wanted to provide a place where filmmakers could find

opportunities beyond what they could As her outlook improved, she had an idea: imagine,” she says. to enter her project in the 2014 All American Kira certainly knows what that’s all High School Film Festival (AAHSFF). “I about. In ninth grade, she began taking a was terrified to show it because it made me weekly after-school course at a film institute so vulnerable, but I had to step out of my near her North Carolina home but dreamed comfort zone,” she says. “I realized I could of attending a fine arts boarding school in connect with other people through my art. Michigan, a 15-hour drive away. “I applied By opening myself up, it might help others without even telling my parents!” she says. feel comfortable opening up, too. That made “I had a lot of explaining to do. me feel less scared.” It paid off. She took But I just love filmmaking— home the award for Best Overall and I couldn’t wait to be Film, beating six finalists out of surrounded by artists.” hundreds of submissions. I realized That victory opened I could connect HER SECRET a lot of doors for Kira—like with other people STRUGGLE running into her hero Amy through my Being at such a Poehler on a red carpet art. By opening specialized school, myself up, it might (“I touched her shoulder, help others feel however, brought but I didn’t get to talk to comfortable opening unexpected pressure. her!”)—and validated her up, too. Behind the scenes, Kira decision to put college on hold was having a hard time. for now and focus full-time on “Whenever I accomplished movies and videos. “Winning gave something big, I would feel so me a confidence boost to keep pursuing good, but it only lasted a little while,” she filmmaking,” she says. Since then, she has says. “Then depression came, and I had completed a fantasy film called Tree Hugger, thoughts like, How will I do better? I don’t which screened at the Cannes Film Festival think I can. I don’t think I’m good enough. last year, and she has taken on projects And then I would get angry at myself that I for brands including Tesla and Massada couldn’t just feel happy.” Eyewear. “Being a part of those experiences Like many artists, Kira channeled those was a little intimidating, but mostly really feelings into her work. “I read books about exciting,” Kira says. the way the mind works and used that HELPING OTHERS to inspire my art,” she says. “I wanted to But no matter how busy Kira gets—whether capture what I was dealing with and sort she’s traveling the world on the festival circuit, through it on film.” Kira spent her senior filming on location, or even meeting President year working on a short film she called Obama—she wants to share the spotlight. “I We’re Okay, which goes inside the mind of want to help other people make films as art and an 18-year-old girl with depression. To cope support their visions,” she says. “And if I win an with her own feelings, she says, “I made an Oscar one day, that would be pretty cool, too.” effort to change the way I was thinking. I kept reminding myself, Be in the moment. For filmmaking resources and festival details, Be present. Take things as they come. And check out biglittlefilmmaker.com. that really helped.”

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Kira’s pro tips for taking your camera work to the next level.

On lighting . . .

“If you take a photo or a video while the sun is blaring, you’re going to get really harsh shadows. Try saving your outdoor shots for days that are slightly overcast. It’s more flattering and professional, plus the lighting will be softer and a lot prettier.”

On angles . . .

“There’s no perfect angle for taking an Insta. It just depends on what you’re trying to capture. Think outside the box with how you frame your image. Try different perspectives—the camera doesn’t always need to be straight in front of or straight above your subject.”

On inspiration . . .

“Find something that intrigues you and stick with it. (For me, that’s food!) But it can be whatever you want—interesting colors, animals, or anything else in nature. Your passion will come through to your followers and it will feel a lot more authentic.”

More SceneStealers KIRA’S FAVE YOUNG FILMMAKERS.

Name: Kayla Briët, 19 Hometown: Cypress, CA Watch her work: youtube.com/ kaylabriet Kira’s Review:

“Kayla loves telling stories that could otherwise be forgotten. She’s also an extremely talented musician!”

Name: Morgana McKenzie, 16 Hometown: Ottawa, Canada Watch her work: vimeo.com/ morganamckenzie Kira’s Review:

“Morgana’s work has an edge to it, which is so cool. Her stories are twisted, sophisticated, and sometimes fantastical.”

Name: Carol Nguyen, 17 Hometown: Toronto, Canada Watch her work: vimeo.com/ carolnguyenfilms Kira’s Review:

“I love the concepts she explores! In her film How Do You Pronounce Pho?, she addresses cultural identity in a very unique and personal way.”

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NIKI’S PICK

YouTube stars and Wheel of Fashion hosts Niki + Gabi styled their favorite head-to-toe prom looks, all available in Macy’s stores and at Macys.com/Prom.

LEAD THE GLITTERATI Get Niki’s look with a luminous cutout dress paired with a shimmery clutch and studded heels. From all over to just a touch of shine, sparkle at your prom with these looks and more, available at Macy’s.

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CITY TRIANGLES GOWN IN SILVER, $99 WEB ID 2681656 INC INTERNATIONAL CONCEPTS TAMME MINAUDIERE IN SILVER, $59.50 WEB ID 1741486 INC INTERNATIONAL CONCEPTS REESIE HEEL IN CHAMPAGNE, $99.50 WEB ID 1856622

CRYSTAL DOLL DRESS IN CHAMPAGNE/GOLD, $69 WEB ID 1776682 MATERIAL GIRL SARA IN CHAMPAGNE SPARKLE, $49.50 WEB ID 2603414

BETSY & ADAM HALTER GOWN IN NAVY, $249 WEB ID 2606547 ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS LIQUID LIPSTICK IN SUGAR PLUM, $20 WEB ID 1914670

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Rock Gabi’s bold dress, paired with sequined shoes and luscious lashes. Dare to wear red to your prom with on-trend dresses and accessories, available at Macy’s.

CRYSTAL DOLL GOWN IN RED, $99 WEB ID 1853594 MADDEN GIRL DAFNEY IN SILVER SPARKLE, $49 WEB ID 2495373 BENEFIT COSMETICS ROLLER LASH SUPER CURLING & LIFTING MASCARA, $24 WEB ID 1920187

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How I Found

FOR FEELING LIKE YOU’RE PART OF A FAMOUS SQUAD: Taylor Swift

My Voice On Tumblr

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FOR MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES: Madison Pettis simplymadison pettis.tumblr.com

The Fosters actress Bailee Madison, 16, reveals why she decided to open up online and help others discover they’re more than a word. As told to JEN ABIDOR

My Campaign

My goal was to use that first blog to inspire others to stand up for themselves, which is where I got the idea for my “I’m More Than A Word” campaign. In my post, I prompted girls to film themselves writing down the words they’ve been called on a piece of paper and then tearing up the paper so the words couldn’t have meaning anymore. When I saw the first response, I started sobbing. Then, more and more videos came. To get that reaction to something I had written was one of the coolest moments. It was overwhelming to see so many girls agreeing that they’re more than just a word and taking a stand for themselves.

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Of course, the Internet can be a negative place, too. I could sit for hours and tell you the things I’ve been called online, which include “obnoxious” and “the most terrible actress.” And some of my former friends have tweeted or subtweeted rude things about me, which really hurts. One time I even saw an article that said I was adopted and my mom wasn’t really my mother. (It’s so untrue. Fortunately, we can just laugh about that now.)

FOR EPIC TRAVEL PHOTOS: Troian Bellisario katuriankat uriankaturian .tumblr.com

My Support System When things get tough, I know I can turn to my best friend, Hailee Steinfeld. I sent her my first post before I published it because I was nervous, and she immediately went into BFF mode and was like, “Who said this to you?!?” and then we had a good therapy session about it. She helps me through everything, and she’s the one who reminded me of what I stand for and that I shouldn’t let other people get to me.

FOR FUNNY MEMES: Debby Ryan debbyryan .tumblr.com

My Life Lesson

After I published my early posts, I was pressured by that guy to take them down and stop blogging about my feelings. When a girl writes something emotional, she’s “overdramatic,” but if a guy does it, he’s “so brave.” No one should ever feel ashamed to share their experiences. My voice deserves to be heard, and I won’t ever let anyone try to silence me again. Want to get involved? Share a video with @BaileeMadison on Twitter or Instagram using #ImMoreThanAWord.

FOR A DAILY DOSE OF FEMINISM: Rowan Blanchard rowan blanchardxx .tumblr.com

PHOTOS: GET T Y IMAGES (6).

My Inspiration I had wanted to create a Tumblr account for a while, but the timing never felt right until last August. I was at the beach with my boyfriend at the time, and he started to imply that he expected more from me physically than I was willing to give. That’s when he said, “I don’t want to call you this, but you’re such a prude.” It hurt to be labeled like that. I realized there must be so many girls out there feeling the same way, so I decided to share my story online. I opened up my laptop and started to type like a crazy person for 20 minutes without stopping, and wrote my first blog post [called “Label: Something You Put on Clothes. Not on People”]. Hitting publish was the most amazing feeling in the world. I finally got to say everything I’d been holding back for a long time.

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FASHION MODEL MOMENT

Name: Bianca Gittens Hometown: Ottawa, Canada Instagram: @biancagittens On her playlist: “Jamie xx and the Cuban sister-duo Ibeyi. But Amy Winehouse’s Frank is where my heart lies.” Signature move: “I have a happy dance. It involves a few hip sways and turns, and when I’m feeling spicy, an Irish heel-click jump. It’s pretty impressive.”

HAIR: HELEN REAVEY FOR MR. SMITH. MAKEUP: TRACY ALFAJORA USING CHANEL ROUGE COCO. MANICURE: MISS POP USING DIOR VERNIS. MODEL: BIANCA GIT TENS AT SUPREME.

DESIGNER MOMENT Label: Vivetta Instagram: @Vivetta The scoop: It’s no wonder that fashion blogger Chiara Ferragni of The Blonde Salad is a huge fan of this fun label: They share an Italian heritage—and a fearlessly feminine vibe that’s molto stylish! VEST, DRESS, AND SHOES Vivetta, nordstrom.com. EARRINGS Annelise Michelson, annelisemichelson .com. RINGS (left hand, pointer finger) Lara Bohinc, larabohinc.com; (all others) Ellie Vail Jewelry, ellievail.com. BIKE Electra, electrabike.com.

Fresh on the

SCENE Rocking a nature-inspired print tops the list of fun ways to ring in spring. (A bike ride ties for a close second!) Photograph by Marley Kate Styled by Adam Mansuroglu

FASHION

SUNGLASSES Claire’s, $13, claires.com

Coachella

When: April 15–17 & April 22–24 Indio, CA The scene: The desert

BAG Steven, $95, nordstrom.com

gathering (this year’s big acts include Calvin Harris and Sia) brings out everyone’s inner hippie. Rock the look: Layer on the crocheted lace, flares, fringe, and of course, flower crowns.

It’s festival season! Here’s your guide to the hottest events— and the styles that take the main stage. SHORTS Jessica Simpson Collection, $44, jessicasimpson.com

TANK Wildfox, $123, wildfox.com

RING Pandora, $65, pandora.net/ en-us/stores

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TOP American Eagle Outfitters, $50, ae.com

SHOES ASOS Trust, $69, asos.com

PANTS one x oneteaspoon, $139, shopbop.com

STILL LIFES: (RING) COURTESY OF COMPANY; (ALL OTHERS) BEN GOLDSTEIN/STUDIO D. STILL LIFES ST YLIST: JESSIE LIEBMAN AT R.J. BENNET T REPRESENTS. COACHELL A STREET ST YLE: DRIELY S. (3).

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BOOTS Dr. Martens, $115, Dr. Martens stores

SHORTS Billabong, $50, billabong.com

CHOKER Forever 21, $4, forever21.com

DRESS Material Girl, $70, macys.com BACKPACK Pokemon, $15, target.com

SHIRT Burton, $60, burton.com

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When: July 28–31 Chicago, IL The scene: It’s all about

metal, alternative, and punk jams— and the girly-grunge fashion that goes with them. Rock the look: Bang out a combo of dark floral, plaid, and edgy-feminine accessories.

TANK Bravado, $20, kohls.com

DRESS Endless Summer, $138, shopendlesssummer.com

Lollapalooza

FASHION SHORT NECKLACE Jessica Simpson Collection, $35, jessicasimpson .com. LONG NECKLACE Lucky Brand, $49, luckybrand.com.

SKORT Guess, $69, guess.com

Bonnaroo

When: June 9–12 Manchester, TN The scene: Every genre plays at

these Southern campgrounds (J. Cole, meet Pearl Jam), but the dress code is laid-back all-American. Rock the look: Slip on suede, gingham, natural stones— anything with a classic country feel.

CUFF Steve Madden, $32, stevemadden .com

WATCH Coach, $225, coach.com

STILL LIFES: (BACKPACK, BOOTS, AND CUFF) COURTESY OF COMPANIES; (ALL OTHERS) BEN GOLDSTEIN/STUDIO D. STILL LIFES ST YLIST: JESSIE LIEBMAN AT R.J. BENNET T REPRESENTS. LOLL APALOOZA STREET ST YLE, CLOCK WISE FROM TOP LEF T: BENJAMIN LOZOVSK Y/BFA. COM; BRIAN SORG; BENJAMIN LOZOVSK Y/BFA.COM. BONNAROO STREET ST YLE: HEIDI JEWELL (2).

HAT Express, $98, Express stores

TUNIC Madewell, $80, madewell.com DRESS BCBGeneration, $118, bcbgeneration.com

SHORTALLS Cotton On, $35, cottonon.us

SHOES Timberland, $140, timberland.com

SUNGLASSES Stage Stores, $30, stage.com

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FASHION

WAIST PACK GX by Gwen Stefani, $49, amazon.com

Governors Ball

pop, electronica, and more converge in one place (hey, Kanye West and HAIM!), it’s all kinds of cool. Rock the look: Go for statement-makers like graphic prints and distressed denim.

WATCH Nixon, $200, nixon.com

TOP Vans, $40, vans.com

HALTER American Apparel, $28, American Apparel stores

SHOES Topshop, $60, topshop.com

SUNGLASSES Marc Jacobs, $295, Solstice Sunglasses stores

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JEANS Aéropostale, $30, aeropostale.com

STILL LIFES: (WATCH, SNEAKERS, AND SUNGL ASSES) COURTESY OF COMPANIES: (ALL OTHERS) BEN GOLDSTEIN/STUDIO D. STILL LIFES ST YLIST: JESSIE LIEBMAN AT R.J. BENNET T REPRESENTS. GOVERNORS BALL STREET ST YLE, CLOCK WISE FROM TOP RIGHT: DRIELY S.; GET T Y IMAGES; DRIELY S.

When: June 3–5 New York, NY The scene: When fans of hip-hop,

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FASHION

Vibrant Sunnies Ninety-five percent of the materials in these shades are recycled. Even better? A tree is planted every time you buy a pair!

Lightweight Scarf

Eco by Modo, $160, modo.com

This perfect winter-tospring layering piece is a combo of soft wool, linen, and silk sourced from a sustainably run factory. Everlane, $68, everlane.com

Stacked Cuff

This reclaimed brass bracelet is handcrafted, which means it’s one of a kind and it won’t contribute to the carbon footprint. Soko, $45, shopethica.com

Bright Watch Keep time with this fun solar-powered watch in recycled resin. Plus, fewer clock checks on your phone leads to less battery charging, which leads to less energy use!

MODEL MOMENT Name: Bippy the Bunny Hometown: Brooklyn, NY Instagram: @b.i.p.p.y Favorite Snack: Kale Favorite Napping Spot: Under the furniture Favorite Celebrity: RuPaul

Q&Q SmileSolar, $40, store.smile-qq.com/mini-series/

EcoFriendly

One side is nontoxic leather, and the other (shown) is silk. The cool design is created through an all-natural dyeing process. Laura Siegel, $114, shopethica.com

Espadrille Slip-Ons

Walk the eco-minded walk! These bright flats are fashioned from recycled materials and nontoxic glue.

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Joy & Mario, $56 with promo code JMS20, joyandmario.com

We rounded up these chic environmentally conscious accessories in honor of Earth Day (April 22) — but they make going green stylish all the time! Photograph by Jeffrey Westbrook

STILL LIFE ST YLIST: JESSE LIEBMAN AT R.J. BENNET T REPRESENTS.

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Look Cute in the Rain

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Score these OMG essentials and April showers won’t dampen your fashion game. 1

Clear Raincoat

CROSS-BODY BAG Gianni Bini, $79, dillards.com

Take cover from the elements— without hiding your amazing outfit—in a see-through jacket.

DRESS Miss Me, $79, missme.com

COAT Boohoo.com, $14, boohoo.com

SHOES Delicious, $34, fortunedynamic.com

2 UMBRELLA Totes, $24, kohls.com

Patterned Umbrella Consider this soggy-day necessity one more way to express yo’self! Don’t be afraid to mix prints.

SKIRT H&M, $60, hm.com

JACKET Lulu’s, $85, lulus.com SHOES Seven Dials, $49, 7dialsshoes .com

Standout Wellies

SWEATER Topshop Unique, $220, topshop.com

When your waterproof boots are as fun as these, you’ll want to wear them. all the time.

JEANS Bullhead Denim Co., $50, pacsun.com

BOOTS Crocs, Inc., $55, crocs.com BAG The Limited, $169, thelimited.com

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STILL LIFES: BEN GOLDSTEIN/STUDIO D. STILL LIFES ST YLIST: SABRINA GRANDE. STREET ST YLE PHOTOS, FROM TOP: ASHK A SHEN/ BL AUBLUT-EDITION.COM; FRENCHY ST YLE/BL AUBLUT-EDITION.COM; FOL AKE HUNTOON OF ST YLEPANTRY.COM.

TEE Pretty Attitude, $30, prettyattitude.com

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COLLECTION

Wear what you want.

FASHION

Model Georgia May Jagger proves how much a piece like this can amp up even the simplest of looks.

DIY

Celeb Style Give a jacket some personality—or a new life! Add patches like a pro with these expert tricks from Jenni Radosevich of ISpyDIY.com.

What You Need

Step 1

TA-DA! The FINAL

Shop for patches that reflect who you are. Then play with their placement before gluing— clusters of patches in various sizes and shapes look best. Once you’re happy with the layout, snap a pic to use as a reference. 2

Step 2

Most patches are ironon, but your best bet is to use glue. Apply a really thin layer to the back of each patch. (To avoid globbing on too much, use a clean, dry dish sponge to apply.) Press each patch firmly as you work your way around the jacket. Lay it flat, and dry for 24 hours.

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Product

Get Your Supplies! JACKET Juicy Couture, $64, kohls.com. PATCHES (frowny face) Adam J. Kurtz, $12, strange-ways.com; (“Heartbreaker”) Sick Girls, $7, strange-ways.com; (“Hey” and “Super Fab”) Mokuyobi Threads for Fab, $10 each, fab.com; (“Up to No Good”) Sick Girls, $7, sickgirlsofficial.com; (hand-drawn food, panda, and lightning bolt) Hipstapatch, $4 each, hipstapatch.com; (heart pizza) Yo Sick, $8, strange-ways.com; (cassette and fish) Tattoo It Shop, $3.50 each, tattooit.etsy.com; (“Nachos”) FLTodd, $6, strange-ways.com.

STEP-BY-STEP PHOTOS: JENNI RADOSEVICH. RADESOVICH: JENNIFER BRINDLEY UBL. JAGGER: BERET TA /SIMS/REX SHUT TERSTOCK.

 Patches  Gem-Tac glue  Jacket (from a store—or your closet!)

FASHION SKIRT Motel Rocks, $31, motelrocks.com

BANGLES SET Rue21, $5, rue21.com

TEE Junk Food Clothing, $38, junkfoodclothing.com

ONE-PIECE SUIT Urbanog, $20, urbanog.com

COSMETICS BAG Vera Bradley, $34, verabradley.com

SANDALS Birkenstock, $30, dsw.com

$50 &Under

HEADPHONES Urbanears Active, $50, urbanears.com

Spring Break Must-Haves BAG Express, $30, express.com

BIKINI AMI Clubwear, $45, amiclubwear.com

These sunny vacay basics will leave you with extra cash to spare.

PING-PONG PADDLES Forever21, $12, forever21.com DRESS Missguided, $38, missguided.com

STILL LIFES: JEFFREY WESTBROOK /STUDIO D. STILL LIFES ST YLIST: JESSIE LIEBMAN FOR R.J. BENNET T REPRESENTS. BACKGROUND PHOTO: ISTOCK.

HEELS ShoeDazzle, $40, shoedazzle.com

UNDERWATER CAMERA Sunnylife, $20, sunnylife.com

HAT Love Culture, $15, loveculture.com DUFFEL BAG Merona for Target, $35, target.com

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Mint

ORIGINS Clear Head Mint Shampoo, $18, origins.com

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Coconut

MERMAID HAIR Shampoo, $35, mermaidperfume.com

Cherry Blossom

OGX Scentuals Heavenly Hydration Cherry Blossom Shampoo, $9, ULTA stores

Dulce de Leche L’ORÉAL PARIS Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Shampoo, $5, drugstores

Photograph by Jon Paterson

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If you’re light blonde or have bleached light blonde hair, go for it!

CHECK THE COLOR RANGE ON THE BOX

If you’re darker than those shades, use Féria Absolute Platinum ﬁrst to lighten hair so your pastel will shine bright. Gems for Days Wear pearls around your neck, ears, or even in your hair.

PRETTY IN PINK

Pucker Up Brighten your pout with Infallible Pro-Matte Gloss in Blushing Ambition from L’Oréal.

TAKE A TIME OUT

Just gone platinum? Give your hair 14 days to rest between colorings before going pastel. Your hair will thank you!

Tickled Pink See the world through rosecolored lenses.

Be a Punk Princess Rock a ruffled halo.

DON’T WRECK YOUR HAIR

Lightening your hair before going pastel doesn’t have to ruin it. Try Féria Absolute Platinum. DON’T FORGET TO CONDITION

Shadow Play Create a dramatic eye with Infallible Shadow in Eternal Black from L’Oréal.

On Everyone’s Lips Swipe on a highpigment neutral with Infallible Pro-Matte Gloss in Statement Nude from L’Oréal.

Go Goddess Channel your inner Cleopatra with a ﬁligree arm cuff.

Post-coloring, treat your hair to Color Vibrancy Instant Nourishing Treatment from L’Oréal Advanced Haircare. DON’T LET YOUR COLOR FADE

Use Color Vibrancy from L’Oréal Advanced Haircare to keep your pastel vibrant. Find more tips and tricks at liveincolor.com

YOUR COOLEST COLOR ever

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These trending hues are to dye for. But to avoid hair color regret, use our simple charts to see how (or if!) they’ll work on your current shade. BY KATE FOSTER

TREND #1

Metallic Red

Turn heads with an iridescent tone—hair this lit is five-alarm hot.

KATHERINE McNAMARA

HERBAL ESSENCES Color Me Happy Cleansing Conditioner, $5, drugstores GARNIER Olia Brilliant Color 6.60 Light Intense Auburn, $10, drugstores

MEDIUM

DARK

get it

Going bright ginger is easy for you to do with a kit (like Garnier’s, below). To get Kat’s sunny tone, look for one that says “warm red” rather than “cool red.”

If you want Kat’s bright color, it’s best to go to a salon. However, for a darker but still metallic tone, you can use a warm-hued at-home kit.

While you can DIY deep red, see a colorist for this lighter shade, which requires bleach. “Say you want ginger red, not violet,” advises Moon.

“Red fades fastest,” says Daniel Moon, master colorist. Wash 2–3 times a week max to avoid a faded, patchy effect (more visible on blondes).

To maintain shine and vibrancy, try a cleansing conditioner (like Herbal Essences, below). Rinse with cool water to lock in color.

Red easily gets lost in dark hair. Try a weekly reddepositing treatment (such as Pureology’s, below) to intensify your tone.

TIP FOR ALL!

How to Go Lighter

Red, mink, and opal (flip the page) show up better on bleached hair. If you’re blonde or light brown, DIY with this kit. If you’re darker (or just nervous about DIYing), see a professional. SPLAT Hair Color Complete Kit in Lightening Bleach, $10, Walgreens stores

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PUREOLOGY Reviving Red Red Reflect Enhancer, $40, ulta.com

LIGHT

keep it

If your current color is...

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TREND #2

Pony Lights Get inspired by sporty girls who spend their days outside: Add highlights to just your tail.

If your current color is... DARK

Go to your colorist to add lowlights close to your scalp and highlights starting at your pony’s base.

Use a highlighting kit like L’Oréal’s (left) for a pretty, slightly lighter tone. Put your hair in a pony and start your streaks near the elastic.

Try a L’Oréal highlighting kit, but in a shade or two lighter than your natural color—likely a medium brown—and apply it to just your ponytail.

Bleach can dry out fine blonde hair, so use a splitend serum (like Suave’s, left) daily. Hit a salon when you need your lights revamped.

This doesn’t require root upkeep, says Joel Warren, master colorist and co-owner of Warren Tricomi. Just redo streaks as needed.

Highlights can turn brassy on dark hair. Once a week, use a purpletinted conditioner (see Mink trend, below) to counteract orange tones.

keep it ASHLEY BENSON

TREND #3

MANIC PANIC Blue Steel High Voltage Classic Cream Formula Hair Color, $14, manicpanic.com

Mink

Rock an edgy silver do to totally steel the spotlight.

DAVINES Alchemic Conditioner for Natural and Coloured Hair in Silver, $28.50, davines.com

AMANDLA STENBERG

LIGHT

MEDIUM

get it

If your current color is...

Use Manic Panic’s bluishpurple dye (at right), checking every 5 minutes until it looks gray (no more than 30 minutes).

Coat hair in Manic Panic’s dye, right, and let it process for 30 minutes. Your hair will turn a darker, stormy shade of gray.

Dye will only get you subtly steel. For Amandla’s look, you need a pro to bleach it first. (It may take a few visits.)

keep it

SUAVE Professionals Split End Rescue Serum, $4, Walmart stores

MEDIUM

get it

L’ORÉAL PARIS Superior Preference Glam Lights in GL90 (Light to Medium Blonde), $13, drugstores

LIGHT

DARK

Semipermanent dye fades evenly. Re-dye after 6 weeks (about how long it lasts), or when you want a color boost.

Use a purple conditioner weekly (try Davines, right) to maintain gray. But rinse after 2–3 minutes so your hair doesn’t turn violet!

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TREND #4

Rooting Peace out, monthly touch-ups! Showing a little root is now acceptable—and so pretty.

DARK

If you bleach, let your highlights grow out for 4–8 weeks. If you’re naturally blonde, ask a colorist to add deeper tones at your roots.

Ask your colorist to add highlights at least an inch away from your scalp.

Have a pro add highlights an inch or more from your scalp. If you already have them, grow your roots out.

Use a blondebrightening treatment (like the yellow one at right) from below your roots down to lighten hair a shade, amping up contrast.

Use a deep conditioner once a week to help hydrate highlighted hair.

Apply a brunette treatment (like the brown one at right) from midshaft to ends to brighten hair and up the contrast.

Opalescent TREND #5

This gem of a look combines soft tones of pink, purple, and blue.

If your current color is...

DARK

Section hair horizontally at your neck. Streak purple, blue, and pink (like L’Oréal’s, left) onto thin pieces. Let next section down. Repeat until all are colored.

Go light blonde (at home or at a salon) before using pastels. If you go to a pro, bring in a photo of what you want—this color is hard to describe.

It’ll take 2 or 3 salon trips to go as light as Debby. “Ask your pro if your hair can take it,” says Alaina Manibog, a Benjamin Salon colorist.

Pastels can wash out fast. Use a colorpreserving shampoo (like Pantene’s, left) to keep them bright longer.

Use color-safe hair products. After 4–8 weeks, lighten roots and reapply opal tones as needed— each shade may fade differently.

Visit a colorist every 4–8 weeks for root and pastel touchups. Cut down on heat styling and use a weekly repair mask.

keep it

PANTENE Expert Intense Colorcare Shampoo, $5, drugstores

MEDIUM

get it

L’ORÉAL PARIS Feria Smokey Pastels in Smokey Blue, Smokey Pink, and Smokey Lavender, $10 each, drugstores

LIGHT

DEBBY RYAN

JOHN FRIEDA Brilliant Brunette Visibly Brighter In-Shower Treatment, $10, drugstores JOHN FRIEDA Sheer Blonde Go Blonder In-Shower Treatment, $10, drugstores

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MEDIUM

get it JOURDAN DUNN

LIGHT

keep it

If your current color is...

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HOW TO SURVIVE A…

bad HAIR DAY The fastest fixes ever for those times when your mane just won’t behave. BY KATE FOSTER

For Strands That Won’t Stay in Place

For Wonky Bangs

Sounds weird, but if your hair slips out of styles, it’s likely too clean. Give it grip with dry shampoo all over, then redo.

A mini flat-iron is your BFF. Run its tiny panels over pieces that won’t lie flat.

BATISTE Neon Lights Dry Shampoo, $8, ULTA stores

AMIKA Mighty Mini Ceramic Styler, $52, birchbox.com

For Uneven Curls Wet rogue coils, wrap each one around your finger, pin it with a bobby, and repeat. Once they’re dry, remove the pins and tousle.

For Sudden Static

BAN.DO Everyday Bobbis, $12, bando.com

For Greasy Roots

You could use dry shampoo (see above) . . . or embrace the oil. Spritz on shine spray and weave hair into a crown braid to fake the trendy “wet” look.

Does your hair stand up when you walk outside? Pat problem areas with an anti-frizz sheet (or a dryer sheet does the trick too).

HERBAL ESSENCES Naked Sheer Shine Mist, $5, drugstores

NUNZIO SAVIANO Anti-Frizz Sheets, $18 for 15 sheets, nunziosaviano.com

For Major Frizz

Whether you’re naturally frizzy or have damaged flyaways, smooth on an oil to tame your look (and nourish your locks). SUAVE Professionals Coconut Oil Infusion Damage Repair Oil Treatment, $6, Walmart stores

For Flat Hair

Boost your do in seconds by hitting your roots with an aerosol volume spray and then flipping your part to the other side. L’ORÉAL PARIS Advanced Hairstyle High Lift Creation Spray, $5, drugstores

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For Dents and Cowlicks

Don’t resort to a messy bun! Pass a heated comb over the sitch to nix it fast. The teeth prevent the barrel from hitting and burning your scalp. KISS Root Straightener, $25, Walgreens stores

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NICOLE MILLER

BEAUTY

BIBHU MOHAPATRA

PUBLIC SCHOOL

Rolled Knot

Prep strands with gel (try Herbal Essences Set Me Up Max Hold Gel, $5, drugstores) and blowdry. Make a deep side part, then create a low bun on the half with less hair. Comb out the rest and roll it up, securing with pins.

Allover Coils

TWISTS! They look just as amazing as braids but require zero skill. Meet your new favorite trend.

ALBERTA FERRETTI

BY MADDY ZOLLO

Create tight twists all over, going over each one with a flat-iron to seal in the spiral shape. Spritz with texture spray (such as Moroccanoil Dry Texture Spray, $28, moroccanoil.com) for a matte, roughed-up finish.

Wispy Bun

Bye, boring ballerina knots. Tie a pony at the nape of your neck. Wrap the ponytail clockwise into a knot, and leave the ends out for a fanlike effect. Then spritz on hairspray (like Garnier Fructis Ultra Strong Sheer Set Hairspray, $6, drugstores).

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Hairline Bling

The prettiest way to get hair out of your face: a delicate roll. Spray in texturizer for grip, then twist back a small front section and pin. Wrap gold string or ribbon around part of it for a glam touch.

Half-Back Halo

Can’t decide between hair up or hair down? Try this: Starting on one side, grab pieces from the temples and wind them back, gradually adding more hair into the twist in as you go. Repeat on the other side. Connect the two pieces together in a V shape with a clear elastic.

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Turn up your tail in seconds. After tying back hair, divide the pony in two, then begin wrapping the sections around each other, twisting the pieces as you go. Use an elastic on the ends.

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6 secrets to

LONGER STRANDS All you need to do to get into the #longhairdontcare club. BY MADDY ZOLLO

They damage the outer layer of the hair (the cuticle), so the more heat you use, the more split ends you’ll get, says Dop Dop Salon master stylist Josie Sanchez. If you must blow-dry, apply a heat protector first. (Not Your Mother’s, below, also speeds up dry time to limit exposure.) Then pop on your hair-dryer’s nozzle attachment, which provides a barrier between your locks and direct heat. And never straighten or curl hair unless it is 100 percent dry—it’s much weaker when it’s damp. NOT YOUR MOTHER’S In a Heartbeat Blow Dry Accelerator, $7, CVS stores

2 /Treat Yo’ Scalp

It’s your hair’s home and what gives locks the nutrients they need, says Clear dermatologist Francesca Fusco, M.D. Treat your scalp with as much TLC as you give your face: Wash with a gentle shampoo, massaging it in with your fingers to increase circulation. Then once a week, try an exfoliating scalp mask. Limit dryshampooing to a couple of times a week—too much can actually clog your follicles and prevent growth. Is your scalp itchy or flaky? Irritation leads to inflammation, which could make hair fall out, so switch to washing with a dandruff formula (like Clear’s) ASAP. CLEAR Complete Scalp Care AntiDandruff Shampoo, $6, Target stores

3 /Munch Wisely

Your mane is composed primarily of protein— your hair’s biggest food crush. Eat a palm-size serving at breakfast and lunch (try eggs, tofu, or lean meat)—it’s especially important to load up in the a.m., the time of day when hair growth is the slowest, says Philip Kingsley trichologist Anabel Kingsley. Also, snack on colorful veggies—they’re loaded with hair-healthy nutrients like iron, biotin, zinc, and vitamins A and C.

4 /Trim on the Reg

It sounds counterintuitive, but for hair to grow, regular cuts are key. Otherwise, your split ends will get worse, travel up the strand, and create a thinned-out, shorter look. Schedule a trim every 10 weeks or whenever you touch up your color (it makes ends weaker), says Sanchez. Growing out curly or natural hair? You can get away with a snip every three to six months, says Cal Ellis, curl expert for DevaCurl.

5/Style With Care

Postshower, use a detangling spray (try R+Co’s, left) when you’re combing out your hair. It will limit breakage, Kingsley says; remember, damp hair is fragile! Then avoid constantly pulling your hair up into super-tight ponies or buns, which can harm strands, says Dr. Fusco. Same goes for protective natural styles, like braids or flat twists, so make sure they’re on the looser side, says Ellis. And swap out rubber bands for soft ties (left) that won’t snag. R+CO Pinstripe Intense Detangling Spray, $23, randco.com GOODY Ouchless New Attitude Ribbon Elastics, $3 for set of three, Walmart stores

6 /Hydrate

Since dry ends are more likely to snap and break off, conditioning is a must. Once a week, apply a deep treatment (such as Tresemmé’s, left) from midlength to ends (just a bit if you’re oily). Or put it in your hair before the gym—the heat from a sweat sesh makes it penetrate better—and rinse it out after, says Kingsley. TRESEMMÉ Botanique Nourish & Replenish Mask, $5, tresemme.com

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DIYFlower Crowns BY MADDY ZOLLO

B A

YOUR MUST-HAVES (A) Craft wire. (You’ll need at least a 20to 25-inch piece to fit around your head.) (B) Florist wire (C) Florist tape (D) Garden shears or scissors.

Pair flowers with spikes for a night out.

EDGY

Wear blooms in your hair— whatever your style. Christy Doramus (aka @crownsbychristy) breaks it down for you.

All available at craft stores.

HOW-TO

YOU’LL NEED • Spiked headband • Fresh flowers, such as spray roses or wax flowers, and greenery, like seeded eucalyptus

STEP 2 / Pull the hook into the bud (this keeps it upright), then tightly wrap the wire “stem” around the band. Repeat for each rose.

STEP 1 / Destem the

spray roses. For each, cut a 6-inch piece of florist wire, push it through the bud, and then bend the top of the wire into a hook.

STEP 3 / Using florist

wire, secure additional flowers and greenery to the headband in between the spikes.

STEP 4 / To smooth out the pieces of wire wrapped around the band (and to prevent it from pulling hair), cover the base of the headband with florist tape.

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Photographs by Ben Goldstein

STEP 2 / To add a bigger

bloom, cut the stem off and thread 8 inches of florist wire into its base, pulling it halfway through, so the flower is in the middle. This lets it face outward.

STEP 1 / Measure craft wire

around your head, making a 1-inch loop on either end. Starting at the back, tape greenery to the wire. Continue adding small buds.

BOHO

YOU’LL NEED • Fresh flowers, from small spray roses and wax flowers to larger blooms like garden roses and ranunculus, and greenery • Ribbon

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A dreamy array of blossoms punch up a festival vibe.

HOW-TO

STEP 3 / Twist the florist wire around the crown, to secure the rose in place. Continue adding flowers until you reach the end. String ribbon through the loops and tie it around your head.

GIRLY

A rose-covered crown is perfect for grad or outdoor parties.

HOW-TO

YOU’LL NEED • Fresh small- to medium-size flowers, such as baby’s breath, daisies, or purple limonium. Plus fresh or dried lavender

STEP 2 /Grab a few pieces of lavender or baby’s breath, hold the stems down, and then secure them to the wire with tape. FASHION ST YLIST: AEYUNG KIM. HAIR: HELEN REAVEY FOR MR. SMITH. MAKEUP: MARNI BURTON AT CROSBY CARTER MANAGEMENT. MODEL: MAGGIE DUNCAN AT NEW YORK MODELS. ON MAGGIE: (EDGY) TOP, WINDSOR; BRA, LOVE CULTURE; EARRINGS, L ADY GREY; (GIRLY) ROMPER, THE JETSET DIARIES; (BOHO) TANK, COTTON ON.

STEP 1 / Make a circle with

the craft wire, twisting the ends together. Working in sections, wrap florist tape around the wire before placing the flowers so none of it peeks through.

STEP 3 / Continue working your way along the entire crown, adding in the rest of your flowers until the whole crown is covered.

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Check off all that apply

You could live in a bikini and be totally okay with it. You listen to hip-hop music when you do your makeup. You’re the late friend—perfect hair takes time. You’re addicted to your straightener and would die without it. You believe blondes have more fun. You’ve been told you have RBF. You cried so hard when Zayn left 1D that your liner and mascara ran everywhere.

Dry shampoo is your BFF. Nothing stresses you out more than frizz. Kendall is your style twin.

GIGI… BELLA?

Are You a or a

The Hadid sisters serve up major hair-spo. Take our quiz to see which one is your mane spirit animal— plus score tips from their hair pro, Jennifer Yepez. BY MADDY ZOLLO

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You’re more of a city girl than a beach babe. Wavy texture is seriously your jam. Your hair mantra: the shinier, the better. You hate brushing or detangling. Your closet staples: animal prints, strappy heels, and lots of leather.

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Your dream is to attend college in New York City.

BEAUTY Bouncy Ponytail

HalfDown Tousle

Ballerina Bun

Boxer Braids

Mostly teal?

Mostly pink?

You’re a Bella!

You’re a Gigi!

You’re definitely the chicest girl on the block with shiny slickedback strands.

You’re Cali-girl cool. Channel your carefree ’tude with loose curls and textured updos.

Tight Topknot

Woven Do

➜

Get Her Signature Wavy Texture

Get Her Signature Sleek Texture

1 / Prep damp locks by applying a thickening spray followed by a volumizing mousse from roots to tips. R+CO Dallas Thickening Spray, $28, randco.com TRESEMMÉ Beauty-Full Volume Touchable Bounce Mousse, $5, drugstores

FaceFraming Pieces

2 /After blow-drying, create

waves with a one-inch curling iron. Yepez’s trick: “Switch between curling small and large sections of hair and alternate the direction you rotate the barrel.”

2 3

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3 / Lastly, use a large-tooth

comb to separate curls and spritz in salt spray, which, according to Yepez, “makes it look like you’ve been on the beach all day.” JOHN FRIEDA Beach Blonde Sea Waves Sea Salt Spray, $10, drugstores

1 /Always protect and nourish strands right after showering by using a lightweight leave-in conditioner from midlengths down, says Yepez. The Nexxus one (below) is one of Bella’s faves. NEXXUS NEW YORK SALON CARE Promend Targeted Leave In Crème, $18, nexxus.com

High Pony

2 / Blow-dry your hair

straight with a round ceramic brush. “Ceramic models retain heat best,” Yepez says, which helps create an ultra-slick and high-sheen look.

T3 2.5 " Anti-Gravity Brush, $25, t3micro.com

3 / Finish by applying a serum just to the ends of hair to give it a glossy finish. L’ORÉAL PARIS Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Lustrous Oil Serum, $7, drugstores

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NATURAL CURL

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confessions

Shampoo

“I use this once a week—it’s sulfatefree and keeps my dry curls moisturized.” DEVACURL No-Poo, $20, devacurl.com

Why Seventeen’s Beauty Smartie, Lisette, decided to embrace her hair—and the freedom to be whoever she wants.

Mask

AS TOLD TO KATE FOSTER

“This was my fave deep conditioner to use while transitioning—it’s so hydrating!”

am biracial: My mom is Caucasian, and my dad is Get Her Look African-American. Growing Curls and cat-eyes: a winning combo. Try up, I lived with my mom. She CoverGirl TruNaked Waterproof Eyeliner had no clue how to style my natural Duo in Mocha/Ebony, hair—she didn’t even know how to comb $9, drugstores. thin and unhealthy. That’s all it took it! So it always looked really crazy for school. for me to stop the chemical treatments. Whenever I went to my salon in Orlando, they But growing out the relaxer wasn’t easy. When told me relaxing my hair would make my life so my hair grew in, I was surprised by how tight much easier. Eventually, I felt like there was no my curl pattern was—yet the ends were still other choice, so in seventh grade I did it. straight. For a while, I did a bunch of braided

The Relaxed Life

I loved the attention I got. Everybody gave me compliments, and suddenly boys wanted to talk to me. In my mind, straight hair meant people thought I was pretty. My confidence soared. Until then, I felt like I didn’t really know whom to identify with—a majority of my friends were white or Asian and had some sort of straight hair. When my hair was straight too, it made it easier to blend in and feel accepted. Looking back, I realize I just Me with relaxed wanted to belong. hair in ninth grade.

Curl Conversion

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updos and buns to hide the dual textures. The day before high school graduation, I decided to cut off all the dead relaxed ends myself and film the “big chop” for my YouTube channel. I was terrified—I’d had short hair before and hated it. Once I cut the first piece, I panicked, but I couldn’t stop and leave my hair two different lengths. I kept saying, “There’s no turning back.”

A Constant Struggle

I’d be lying if I said I never think about relaxing my hair anymore. Whenever I flat-iron it, even strangers compliment me. It hurts my feelings that I get less attention when my hair is curly, but I focus on the fact that it’s only one part of who I am—my hair doesn’t define me, and rocking my curly hair makes me feel empowered. People inspired by my videos (“My Big Chop” has more than half a million views!) will comment, “I’m cutting my hair tonight!” That’s pretty cool. I feel like I’m helping give other girls confidence—and they give me confidence, too.

Main photograph by Joshua Pestka

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Curl Enhancer

“To form tight curls, I dampen my hair, rake this styler through, and scrunch up the ends.” CAMILLE ROSE NATURALS Curl Maker, $22, Walmart stores

+ Leave-In Conditioner

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3. Don’t Rinse

1. Treat Your Lids

Massage a cleansing balm into skin, then sweep a damp cotton pad over your face to wipe it off. This trick will get rid of dirt and oil but leave a thin layer of hydration (then you can skip moisturizer).

Mascara may be your ride or die, but scrubbing it away damages your fringe. A remover with chamomile reduces the loss of lashes and helps them grow. LASHFOOD Conditioning Chamomile Eye Makeup Remover, $18, lashfood.com

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Gross fact: A regular cotton pillowcase can harbor tons of acne-causing bacteria. Swap yours for one infused with tea tree oil and lemon balm (like a Nufabrx Pillowcase for Blemish Prone Skin, $30, nufabrx.com), which help fight pimples.

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Flaky skin doesn’t reflect light well, making your face look super-dull. Get rid of buildup with a mask-scrub combo as you bathe, then apply a moisturizing bronzing serum to up your radiance even more. ST. IVES Nourish & Smooth Oatmeal Scrub + Mask, $5, drugstores TARTE Maracuja Bronzing Serum, $47, tarte.com

Avoid getting annoying eyeshadow crumbles all over your face by first popping on undereye patches infused with cucumber and aloe vera— they’ll catch loose powder and make your peepers look wide-awake. THE ESTÉE EDIT BY ESTÉE LAUDER Stress Relief Eye Mask, $40 for 10, sephora.com

Instead of dampening your makeup sponge with water, spritz it with a hydrating face spray (this one has aloe water to calm and caffeine to brighten), then apply your makeup as usual. BEAUTYBLENDER Original, $20, Sephora stores CLINIQUE Moisture Surge Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief, $23, clinique.com

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3 Cool Cleansing Tricks

Store your package of cleansing cloths upside down so the top one is always wet. So easy, so genius.

BEAUTY Rosy Outlook Your polish stash needs this girly pink. It’s major this spring.

Fade to Flush

OPI Nail Lacquer in Suzi Nails New Orleans, $10, ulta.com

Ombré hair might be over, but two-toned blush is the secret to your prettiest cheeks.

Plait It Cool Finally master a fishtail by weaving strands between the beads of this easy tool.

ESSENCE COSMETICS Blush Up! Powder Blush in Heat Wave, $4, target.com

GOODY Simple Styles Fancy Fishtail Kit, $6, Walmart stores

Pot of Gold Swipe on this shea-butter-infused lip treatment before bed and wake up with the softest pout ever. NÜGG Lip Mask, $8, nuggbeauty.com

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Sunny Side A rinse-off facial bronzer is a must for a safe spring glow. L’ORÉAL PARIS Sublime Bronze Summer Express Wash-Off Face Bronzer Cream, $9.50, walgreens.com

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Glitter Bug This neutral shadow works for school and is sparkly enough for a night out. SEPHORA COLLECTION Colorful Eyeshadow in Girl Talk, $10, sephora.com

Go (Coco) Nuts! Coconut oil and cocoa butter make this shampoo a tropical vacay in a bottle. GARNIER Whole Blends Coconut Oil & Cocoa Butter Smoothing Shampoo, $4.50, drugstores

Bright Idea You could literally do your makeup in the dark thanks to the light-up cap on this gloss.

This killer kajal does the impossible: glides on like silk and never melts off. PHYSICIANS FORMULA UltraNourishing Argan Oil Kohl Kajal Eyeliner in Ultra Black, $10, drugstores

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LIT NYC Lip Gloss in Fantasy, $7.50, CVS stores

Soak Up the Fun For an epic bath, hold this rosewoodscented flamingo under the faucet as you fill the tub. LUSH COSMETICS Pink Flamingo Bubble Bar, $8, lushusa.com

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A LITTLE MEDITATION CAN CLEAR YOUR MIND—AND EVEN BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM!

The secret to totally slaying For a Highyour stress? Meditation. Yes, it Anxiety Situation this next time you’re feeling may sound a little out there—but Do totally overwhelmed. it’s really all about breathing and 1. Stand at your or sit at your taking time to focus on you. locker desk or walk down the Gabrielle Bernstein, author hallway—no need to sneak away! of Spirit Junkie, shares how 2. Inhale for five seconds, to get your Zen on. hold your breath for five by ANDREA STANLEY

seconds, and then exhale for five seconds.

3. Repeat the breathing pattern for one minute. You’ll immediately feel less crazed and more centered.

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THIS ONLY TAKES 60 SECONDS AND THEN YOU CAN BE ALL, "BYE, STRESS!"

Meditation 101 ANYONE CAN DO IT You don’t have to be spiritual guru to do it. Katy Perry and Kourtney Kardashian are fans. Think of it like you would yoga—without the downward facing dog.

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IT DOESN’T TAKE LONG Have a minute to go through an exercise? Totally fine! Have an extra 10 minutes to sit a little longer? Great! In other words, it doesn’t have to interfere with the Netflix binge sesh you have planned.

Asking your parents for a later curfew or a teacher for an extension will be NBD.

1. Get into a chill pose—try sitting cross-legged in a quiet spot. 2. Close your eyes and concentrate on the area between your eyebrows. 3. Start saying your boss-babe mantra, “I am love,” either out loud or in your head.

4. As you repeat that phrase, place the four fingers of your right hand onto your left wrist and feel your pulse. 5. Continue for one minute—or 10! Whatever you want. Prepare to feel powered up and confident when you open your eyes.

YOU DON’T NEED TO SCHEDULE IT In the morning, the snooze-button can be your frenemy, so if you don’t have time to pause for five minutes before homeroom, that’s okay. You can meditate anytime— even when you’re walking!

Ahead of Seeing Your Crush

Instead of stalking the person’s Snapchat, try this.

1. Head to a quiet spot, like your bedroom, and sit cross-legged on the floor.

YOU CAN DO THIS E ER ANYWH NE O AND NO EN V WILL E KNOW!

2. Take a deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth. 3. As you continue to breathe, close your eyes and picture three positive things that will happen

When Social Media Has You Feeling Down Consider this insta-relief when someone leaves a nasty comment.

1. Hold off on refreshing your feed for a sec and put the phone down.

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2. Gently press your thumb against your pointer, then your middle finger, then ring, and end with your pinkie. As your thumb touches each finger, say this out loud

Keep Calm— and Download These Apps Put a little self-care on your home screen.

(repeating it to yourself is fine, too): Thumb and pointer finger:

“PEACE”

Thumb and middle finger:

“BEGINS” Thumb and ring finger:

“WITH”

HEADSPACE It’s called “a personal trainer for your mind.” It goes through all the basics, plus the animations are supercute. And—oh, yeah— it’s free. So try it!

(like the two of you taking a cute Insta together).

Thumb and pinkie finger:

“ME”

3. Go as slow or as fast as you want. Stop after a minute. Wondering where the tension went? Yep, exactly!

4. Do this for as long as you want—try three to five minutes. Then open your eyes. 5. Around your crush, if you start to feel nervous, remember those happy images, and it will give you a rush of good vibes.

If You’re Having Trouble Sleeping Forget counting sheep—this actually works.

1. As you’re kicked back in bed, point and flex your right foot. As you do that, say, “I am calm. I am relaxed.” 2. Switch to your left foot and do the same. 3. Continue alternating between your right foot and your left, while repeating the phrase, until you start to feel tired.

BUDDHIFY Tell the app how you’re feeling—sad, sick, stressed—and it will create a meditation for that situation. (Truth: It does cost $4.99, about the price of a latte.)

MEDITATION STUDIO If you’re feeling a wave of anxiety coming on, click this open and it will guide you through a quick exercise. (It will only set you back $2.99.)

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BODY& HEALTH

TURN UP YOUR TOAST! Bread doesn’t have to be basic. These recipes—created by the healthy-food guru for Lauren Conrad’s site—are good for you, delicious, and perfect to eat anytime. by ANDREA STANLEY recipes by SHIRA LENCHEWSKI, M.S., R.D. (

Breakfast

Almond Butter Mango Toast

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Lunch

Avocado Toast: The Remix

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons almond butter ½ cup fresh mango, sliced Dash of cinnamon

½ avocado, smashed 2 tablespoons pistachios, shelled Dijon mustard

INSTRUCTIONS Spread almond butter on toasted bread. Top with mango slices; sprinkle with cinnamon.

Use one piece of toasted whole-grain bread in each recipe.

INSTRUCTIONS

Spread avocado on the toast. Scatter pistachios evenly on top. Squeeze a few squiggles of Dijon mustard across everything.

Eat your way to an A!

Protect your sight!

Mango is packed with vitamin B6, which is like superfuel for your brain. No need to sweat that test later!

Dinner

Fried Egg & Kale Toast

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS 1 cup kale, chopped ½ cup white button mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 egg

Coat a medium pan with cooking spray, and start to sauté kale and mushrooms over medium heat. As they begin to soften, move them to one side of pan. On the other side, fry egg until firm (three to five minutes), flipping halfway through so it cooks evenly. Remove veggies and put on toasted bread. Place egg on top, and add salt to taste.

Get your glow on!

Eggs are not only full of protein, but they’re also a valuable source of biotin—essential for flawless, healthy skin.

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Dessert

Ricotta Toast With Honey

+ INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons whole-milk ricotta 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds 1 teaspoon honey

+ INSTRUCTIONS

Spread ricotta on toasted bread. Top with pomegranate seeds; drizzle with honey.

Snack for better sleep!

Pomegranate seeds are fantastic for helping you get a good night’s rest. They contain melatonin, an antioxidant that signals to your brain it’s time for sweet dreams.

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YOUR PERIOD IS LATE START

Have you had your period for 2 years or less?

You’re positive you’re not pregnant*—but you’re still in full-on panic mode because your monthly visitor is MIA. Use this “flow” chart to figure out why your cycle may be out of whack. by PATTI WOLTER

Yes

Don’t freak out—it’s not uncommon for Aunt Flo to ghost on you. Why? It can take two years for your period to get in a regular groove. “Your brain, ovaries, and uterus all need to be in communication to have a regular menstrual cycle—and that can take a while to sync up,” says Julie Chor, M.D., an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Chicago. When you should go to a doctor: If it has been more than three months since your last period.

Have you been regular until now?

FYI: Pay attention to your body: An unpredictable period can be a sign you’re overdoing it with exercise.

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How many days since your last period?

THERE ARE SEVERAL LIKELY FACTORS . . . Have you traveled, been sick, or felt super-stressed? All the things—the flu, finals, lack of sleep, friend drama—can make you late. “Your brain sends a signal to the ovary to make an egg every month, and when stress hormones are high, that signal gets disrupted,” says Eliza Buyers, M.D., an adolescent gynecologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

It’s been 35–45 days

It’s been 28–35 days

It’s been 90 days or more

How to track your cycle: Count the days from the start of your period to the start of the next. (Day 1 may not fall on the same date each month.)

Are you using a hormone-based form of birth control? The Pill, Depo shot, implants, and IUDs all have hormones and may make your flow lighter or nonexistent.

Chill! You’re not actually late. You could have a longer cycle— and that’s totally fine. Doctors consider anything ranging from 21 to 35 days normal.

Do you have excessive hair loss, unexplained weight gain, increased facial hair, or feel abnormally fatigued?

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Have you gained or lost a lot of weight? When your body fat fluctuates, so do your hormones, including those that control your menstrual cycle, Dr. Buyers says. If your weight has been going up or down, it’s worth a convo with your doc. Did you change or substantially increase your exercise regimen? Some high-intensity sports are known to slow your cycle, but so can smaller changes—such as getting back into athletics after a summer break. Not getting your period may also be a sign that you’ve amped up your calorie burn but your body “isn’t getting enough proper nutrition,” Dr. Buyers says. “See a doctor.”

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Even in your first year or so of menstruating, your period shouldn’t be spaced out more than three months from the last one. If it has been that long, and you’re also experiencing the symptoms above, it could be a sign of a thyroid problem or a hormonal imbalance that’s affecting your ovaries (also called PCOS)—both are treatable. Time to call the doctor to figure out what’s up.

If you have had sexual intercourse, get an over-the-counter pregnancy test at any drugstore. If the test is positive, talk to a doctor or another trusted adult ASAP.

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(YOURCIRCLE) Date Disaster “My prom date got back together with his ex—and took her instead of me!”

No More

PROM-A!

So many feels go into the big night, but stress shouldn’t be one of them. These girls handled major dramz like bosses. by HEATHER VIGGIANI Illustrations by SAMANTHA HAHN

A guy in my friend group didn’t have anyone special to go to prom with and neither did I, so we decided to go together. Three days before the big event, I got a text from his best friend saying my date had gotten back together with his ex—and he was going with her instead. My stomach dropped—now I had to find a replacement! I tried, but it was too late. I considered not going, but my mom told me I couldn’t do promweekend activities if I didn’t go to prom. So I sucked it up and went by myself. Taking pictures was weird, so I posed with my dog! At the venue, I was kind of embarrassed at first, but then everyone broke off from their dates and hung out with friends, and I got over it. I wasn’t even sad when I saw the guy I’d planned to go with. And because I didn’t have to worry about awkwardly dancing with a date, I just let loose! –Ashley, 19 APRIL 2016 / SEVENTEEN.COM

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“My mom was more excited than I was”

My mom never went to prom, but I didn’t think that would mean she’d be obsessed with mine. Months in advance, she started asking, “How will you do your hair?” and “What kind of dress do you want?” It was so annoying and stressed me out. She’d even come into my room late at night and want to look at prom-inspo pics on Pinterest. Then she booked a trip for the two of us, plus my sister and my grandma, to Miami, just to go dress shopping! I had to go along with it because she’d already arranged the flights, hotel—everything! She dragged me from store to store, and on the second day I found an amazing purple gown. When I saw the happy look on her face, I forgot being bothered and I realized how lucky I was to be spending the weekend with the most important women in my life. Now that I’m at college, we don’t get so much time together and I miss it. I wish I could tell my 17-year-old self to just chill! –Tania, 22

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“I felt overwhelmed by the mamarazzi”

Picture time was so intimidating! I had a huge crush on my date, and we were squished between 12 other couples. It was awkward enough being so close to him, but on top of that, all of these parents were there—including mine. There were cameras flashing and moms with giant iPads shouting, “Look at me!” After about 30 minutes, my friends and I were over it, and we told the adults it was time to stop. The funny thing was, once we were on our bus headed to prom, we started texting, posting, and sharing our parents’ photos. I realized how awesome it was to have so many versions from different angles! Plus, later that night, my date asked me to be his girlfriend—and we’re still together. I’m so thankful we have so many pictures of what I consider our first official date—and I actually wish we had stuck out the photo session just a tiny bit longer!” –Nicole, 18

“Our parents met for the first time”

My boyfriend and I went to different

schools, and before prom, our parents had never met. My mother insisted on inviting his mom and dad to our house for preprom pictures. I was so nervous. Would my BF feel like I wanted us to get married or something? Would his super-quiet dad find mine loud and obnoxious? I told my parents about things his parents liked, so they had conversation starters. The afternoon began so formally, but when my dad cracked a joke, the mood lifted. The entire focus was on me and my date, and I realized there was nothing to worry about. And it was great practice for future parents-meetparents moments. –Heather, Associate Features Editor

WHAT HE’S THINKING ABOUT PROM The Fosters’ Noah Centineo, 19, shares his big-night blunder and stay-chill tactics. I believe that stressing about a situation that’s supposed to be fun defeats the purpose of having a good time. So I was very laid-back when it came to my prom—maybe too laid-back. I was asked to attend a friend’s prom, and I rented my tuxedo less than an hour before our group left for the dance. My date was waiting for me to come and take pictures! Generally, though, I think preparation is key. It’s a good idea to plan a preprom bonding session— that benefits both of you. Guys know that this night means everything to their dates and just want to make it the best it can be for them. –Emma Benshoff

SEVENTEEN.COM/PROMHACKS 15 hacks for your most stylish prom ever.

“I got bullied on my school’s dress registry page”

When I was a junior, I was dating a senior. He was coming to my prom, and I was going to his. Every grade had a dress registry on Facebook, and as soon as I had access to the 12th grade one, I posted a picture of my dress. A few minutes later, a popular senior started freaking out in the comments section. She said she was planning to buy the same dress and thought her seniority gave her first dibs. She kept posting things like, “You can’t wear it!” and “Why are you posting on our page anyway?” I was humiliated. Some of her friends sent me messages to apologize for her behavior and told me to ignore her. Easier said than done! I was terrified to find out what would happen if I showed up in the same dress. I messaged the girl to try to smooth things over, and I think that doing so privately helped the drama die down. Thankfully I avoided a public social media fight—and the girl ended up buying a different gown! –Morgan, 20

“My favorite look got discontinued”

I always imagined my prom dress would look like something off the Oscars red carpet. When I found a flowy purple one that I loved and was in my budget, I ordered it immediately. A few days later, the dress shop called to tell me the style had been discontinued, but I could buy the sample and pay to have it tailored. I knew it wouldn’t come out looking the same, and the alterations would blow my budget. I cried about it for weeks and thought about not going to prom. My mom reminded me I’d been looking forward to it forever and I still had time to find a dress, so I started shopping again. It was hard because I kept comparing everything to the original gown. But then it happened: I found a dark blue mermaid dress that was beautiful, and I felt great about myself in it. I realized a dream dress isn’t about the style—it’s about how you feel when you’re wearing it. Looking back, I laugh that I thought my dress drama was the end of the world. –Stephanie, 21

CENTINEO: FREEFORM/JEN SERENA. BRICENO: ERIN ZARAGOZA PHOTOGRAPHY.

Dress Stress

“My dream dress caused a nightmare” Mireya Briceno, 19 (below), was kicked out of her senior prom because of this gown.

y school’s dress code was very specific: Minidresses and cutouts weren’t allowed; open backs were fine. I was glad, because that’s the very detail that made me fall in love with my retro polka-dot gown. When I tried it on, I felt so confident, which was something I didn’t feel too often—I’d dealt with a lot of bullying. I even showed a teacher a pic of me in my dress, and she liked it! Prom night was the first time I ever felt pretty. I took my boyfriend, and I was having the best night ever— until about an hour into the dance. That’s when the assistant principal approached me about my dress, saying that it made other students “uncomfortable” and that I couldn’t stay. She said I could change and come back, but I was too embarrassed. Plus, it’s not like I had another prom dress at home. When we got to my boyfriend’s car, I completely broke down. In the morning, I posted on Facebook about what had happened and people started commenting and sharing the post—and a lot of people were on my side! But then some classmates said I was desperate for attention. I thought if I complained to school officials about the dress incident, the harassment would get worse, so I kept quiet. My gown still hangs in my closet; if I could redo prom, I’d wear the same thing. I don’t regret my choice, but I do regret not standing up for myself. I think all girls deserve to wear anything that makes them feel beautiful. –As told to Mariah Kulak

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(YOURLOVES)

Awww…

CUTEST. PROMPOSALS. EVER.

Whether homemade or planned from afar, these super-fun asks will get you psyched for your big moment.

THE SNEAKY BESTIE

“My best friend, Brittany, loves Aladdin, so with a friend’s help, I spent an entire week putting together a promposal idea that would feature the movie. But neither of us had a car to use to go buy the supplies! So I told Brittany I had a last-minute project and asked her to drive us to the store. She saw me buying everything but didn’t realize what it was for. She was shocked when just a few days later, I texted her that I needed to see her in the school hallway because of an ‘emergency’—and instead I was there with balloons and my poster asking her to be my prom date!” –Jalin (pictured left), 17

The Edible Arrangement

“I went to prom with my best friend. He invited me by baking cupcakes to look like the balloons from the movie Up!, complete with the question in black icing. To really sweeten the deal, he also gave me an Alex and Ani bracelet I had always wanted. Every time I look down at it, I remember how thoughtful he was to prompose in such a creative way.” –Brianna, 19

The Game Plan

The Big Finale

“My boyfriend was the lead in the school musical, Fiddler on the Roof. Like any supportive girlfriend, I went to every single performance. At the very last one, the director gave her standard thank-you speech and announced the door-prize winner—and it was me! I’d never gotten a ticket, so I was really confused. As I approached the stage, my boyfriend popped out with a sign that said ‘Prom?’ The entire audience went wild as I accepted his offer.” –Destany, 18 78 SEVENTEEN.COM / APRIL 2016

The French Connection “Around the time that everyone was getting asked to prom, my boyfriend was on a school trip in Europe. I assumed we were going together, but he hadn’t done a formal promposal or anything. A Facebook notification changed that! He tagged me in a series of photos that showed that he had bought a lock and gone to the famous Pont des Arts bridge in Paris. He’d written ‘Ben+Alyssa Prom?’ on it before tossing the key into the Seine river. Of course, I said, ‘Oui!’ ”

–Alyssa, 19

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF SUBJECTS.

“I got asked by my guy friend—and his entire volleyball team! I was at one of their games after school, and at halftime, instead of walking off the court, all of the players (minus my friend) lined up facing the bleachers. It was so odd. Then they started lifting up their shirts, which was really confusing at first. But eventually they spelled out ‘P-R-O-M???’ That’s when my friend appeared with a megaphone in his hand and got behind them and said, ‘Julie, will you go with me?’ Who could say no to that?” –Julie, 20

ELL Ellie Goulding is wearing a “Mega Ohm” T-shirt, yet she isn’t very relaxed. A few hours ago, at this

photo shoot, hairstylist Chris McMillan (aka the man who gave Jennifer Aniston her “Rachel” look on Friends), grabbed his scissors and gave the singer her first-ever set of bangs. Now, as she sits in a New York restaurant, she pushes the shorter pieces around and admits softly, “I don’t know what to do with this fringe.” We feel you, Ellie. What girl hasn’t stressed over a new haircut? Or felt insecure about her boobs, or lack thereof? Or feared that her friends are judging her? Despite being a huge pop star with millions of fans (PS: We heard you belting out “On My Mind” in your car), Ellie knows all these struggles are very real—and when she talks about them, she’s honest, unpretentious, and totally relatable. Growing up in public housing in an English village three hours away from London, she never imagined she would release three killer albums and define Relationship Goals with her boyfriend, McFly bassist Dougie Poynter. Becoming a star “was just so unheard of in my town,” she says. “I was supposed to stay there, get a job, have kids.” Life at home wasn’t easy, though. Her father left her family when she was 5, and as a teen, Ellie struggled with body confidence (“I was flat-chested and pale”) and had anxiety about fitting in. “I come from a modest background, so I was constantly paranoid of what my friends thought of me,” she says. “I shared a bedroom with my two sisters, which was unheard of within my friends.” With music, she discovered how to express her true self. “Being able to play my songs and communicate what I want to communicate is the thing that saved me.” Now she wants to be a positive voice for girls like you. “If girls are anything like me when I was a teenager, then I want them to know everything is going to be okay,” she says. So Ellie took a break from prepping for her Delirium tour, which comes to the US this month, to drop some truths about the power of you being you.

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Living the Dream

Imagine that 10 years from now, you’ve turned your passion into a major career, found confidence in yourself, and hooked up with your celeb crush. Welcome to Ellie Goulding’s world.

L IE by JOEY BARTOLOMEO photographs by ERIC RAY DAVIDSON styled by JAMES WORTHINGTON DeMOLET

Love Her Like You Do

“I’m very much a tomboy,” Ellie says. “I feel most comfortable in baggy trousers, a shirt, and Doc Martens.”

Hair Tip

Want to copy her cool waves? Run a flat-iron (not a curler!) from your roots, flicking your wrist in and out as you move toward your ends, says celebrity hairstylist Chris McMillan, who created these looks.

TOP BCBGMaxAzria, bcbg.com. PANTS BCBGMaxAzria, bcbg.com (similar styles). NECKLACE Iwona Ludyga Design, iwonaludygadesign.com.

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We’re so excited for your Delirium tour. What can fans expect?

This album is a lot more positive than the first two, so I’m genuinely excited to tour with the music because it’s not going to be a downer for me. It’s going to be happy and spirited. Before, I wasn’t looking forward to singing every night about my dad or a relationship that ended, you know? That makes sense. But your songs are always so inspiring.

I like the idea of constructing something that makes someone feel better. I don’t want girls to get to my age and feel like they’re not pretty enough, not thin enough, or they’re not good

enough for something or someone. I’m naturally compassionate—that’s something I really like about myself. I always consider other people before myself, and I think that’s what I try to do with my music. I want to write lyrics that girls can relate to. I’m a girl; I know how hard it is.

I read one thing about the potential of a meteorite hitting the Earth and the world ending, and I assumed that was going to happen, so I stayed up at night. All I would do is just think, think, think. And I always thought I was dying of something. I was constantly insecure—but I owe everything to that because I might not have tried as hard.

So what were you like as a teen?

I studied hard. It was driven into me that if I didn’t do well in school, I’d f*** my life up. But I had a dark outlook. I was very into punk. When I was about 14, I got my lips pierced and I had piercings all over my ears. As far as I was concerned, nobody understood me. I was quiet; I was quite introverted.

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You kept a journal, right? Do you think that helped you?

It helped. I’d say that the one thing that kept me from being completely honest in it was worrying that someone was going to find it and read it! So get a little lock on it, or write it in your computer or phone. Either way, just writing things down is such a brilliant way of getting things out and being so honest with yourself. It got me through so much stuff, like when a guy dumped me. You’ve been open about having anxiety and panic attacks. What do you do to get through them?

Breathing techniques are very good. And I think seeing the bigger picture helps—I know it’s hard to do that. Also, being in the present. I think the reason why people panic is you’re worried about what the future is going to bring, or what you’ve done in the past, or something that has happened that is affecting your present. The most important thing to understand is that it’s not what happened to you; it’s how you react to what has happened to you. That is the best advice anyone has ever given me. Everything depends on how you react. Another thing is, I don’t think I would’ve survived this job without amazing, good friends. If you have friends who are making you feel bad, then you need to rethink your friends. Speaking of your friends, Taylor Swift seems like a really great one to have. Hair Tip

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She is. She is a very positive woman. One of the main reasons we get on is because we have the same sense of humor. We just get along really well—there’s not much more to it. In a professional

sense, she’s very inspirational because she’s one of the most powerful women in the world, and I salute that. We see each other when we see each other, but I know she’s there whenever I need her. I feel that way about my friends who aren’t famous too.

ELLIE’S FAVORITES CITY “London”

SHOW TO BINGE WATCH “Geordie Shore. It’s like Jersey Shore but the English version.”

Do you still have the same friends you had growing up?

I do, and my favorite thing is to see my friends from high school. My best friend is a kindergarten teacher, and my other friend is a nurse and my other friend is a receptionist—I just love hearing about their jobs. I find it unbelievably stimulating and fascinating and cool. I wish I could see them all the time.

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Let’s talk about family. What was it like when your dad left? Any advice for how to handle a situation like that?

Every situation is different. You just have to be really strong. I was angry, but I also didn’t understand what he was going through. I assumed he was being selfish. I ended up obviously being closest to my mom because she was there more. For me, it wasn’t an entirely bad thing. It gives you this kind of weird hardness, this kind of independence you may not necessarily get if your parents were still together and happy. I feel like if I can get to where I am with an estranged dad, then, hell, anyone can. You don’t have to have a happily married mom or dad to really succeed. Try and see something positive in any situation, and it will work out.

SNACK “GoMacro Bars. The peanut butter and chocolate chip ones are the best.” BEAUTY PRODUCT MAC Cosmetics Haute & Naughty Lash ($22, maccosmetics .com)

SONG “Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Dreams.’ That’s a good song for any occasion.” CATS OR DOGS? “Cats.” (Those are her Bengals, Wallace, left, and Lennon.)

FAVORITE FOOD “Thai. It’s very vegan-friendly. I like Thai curry, brown rice, and papaya salad.” FAVORITE APP “Rain Sounds. I listen to that at night to go to sleep.”

Something else that worked out for you: dating Dougie. He was your celeb crush when you were a teen, and now he’s your boyfriend. What’s that like?

I saw him on the TV a lot—I always thought he was, like, the hot guy in the band. I never thought, Gotta get him. And I never in a million years thought that he would be interested in someone like me. I never assumed it was a reality, but then it was, and I got a boyfriend!

MOOD BOOSTER “Exercise. It’s so good for body and mind.”

BOY BAND “Now? One Direction, obviously.”

You’ve also gone out with Niall Horan.

We’re still friends. We went on a few dates, and it was really fun. He’s a really, really lovely guy. He’s got the biggest sense of humor, he’s very caring, and I see him as a genuine friend in the industry. He’s always worked so hard. One Direction has done so well, and I feel like he’s somebody you’d be friends with. So that was nice. And then there’s Ed Sheeran. People think you’ve dated or that “On My Mind” is about him. Care to set the record straight?

We’ve known each other for a few years. I think he’s a really nice guy and a brilliant musician. We’ve bumped into each other and we’ve hung out and stuff, but the thing is if I hang out with someone, it’s instantly like I’m “dating” them. We were never in a relationship. My song is not about him.

a guy—I cringe when I think of that. I made him into this dream guy, and he wasn’t. A couple of years later, I was still playing guitar and he was out of the picture, and I realized that guitar was my true love. I became so addicted to it. Every night was homework and guitar. I wish I still had that nerdiness. People pay a lot of attention to what you do or say on social media. Do you think about that before you post something?

I’ve slowly become desensitized to it. One time, there was a picture of me with no makeup on and it was in the sun. I’ve got freckles, and people were saying, “She’s got a mustache.” I had no idea how harsh people could be about a picture. If anything, it makes me want to change the world so people don’t grow up thinking that’s the way to go.

“WOMEN HAVE SO MUCH POWER. I TRULY BELIEVE WE MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.” People think it’s because of the line about tattoos, but hello, everybody has tattoos! I mean, it could’ve been about Zayn. . . .

You post a lot of pictures from your workouts. What would you tell someone who doesn’t like to exercise?

It could’ve been . . . but it’s not!

Just go out for a walk. Put on your favorite music and start walking, and just get used to that. I don’t think people understand the benefit of exercise not just for your body and not just for your confidence, but also for your mind. Especially when you’re studying hard, it’s so good to keep your mind clear and focused.

What have you learned from your relationships?

I’ve tried really hard for something to be perfect, but when I finally found the right person, it was quite easy. In the past if I liked someone, I tried to be someone else to impress them. You don’t want to do that. Did you ever do something crazy for a crush as a teen?

I started playing guitar to impress 84

Did you always feel great about your body?

When I became a teenager, it was very hard. I started getting hips, I was

flat-chested, I was very pale—all these things that got me down. It took me a while to cope with it, and one thing I wish I could tell my teenage self is that everything is fine; you grow out of those things. Also, I didn’t know the power of working out. I just didn’t do it. I didn’t even think about that as a way to boost my confidence. When I started exercising, it changed everything. But I’ve never been interested in being skinny. I’m interested in being strong. I love the idea of being able to defend myself. So when I work out, my aim is to get stronger, and every time I can lift more and do more squats than usual, I feel so proud, like I’m achieving my goals. I want women to go out and fend for themselves and be fit and strong. You call yourself a feminist. What does that mean to you?

It means that you believe that women should have the same rights as men, that women should be paid as much as men. I think some people get confused thinking women need to be given more power, but women have so much power. I truly believe we make the world a better place. I love women so much—my manager’s a woman, my tour manager’s a woman. My mom essentially brought us up by herself, and I think it stems back to that. I think as long as young people have an awareness of women not having the same privileges, the same advantages, and the same rights, that’s a good starting point. You work in such a competitive world and you hang out with a lot of glamorous people. Is it hard not to compare yourself?

I’ve gotten to a place where I really like myself. There’s only one me—I’m not just saying me as a singer, but me as a person. I appreciate the fact that I’ve got a good sense of humor and that I’m interested in strange things—I’ve been watching a lot of weird documentaries by filmmaker Louis Theroux. We’re all unique, you know? There’s no one else like you, and comparing yourself is a waste of time. Life is too short!

Peek Performance

On Ellie’s wrist: the Tibetan mantra Om Mani Padme Hum, which she says means the “sound that strengthens all enlightened beings.”

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For hair this amazing, McMillan’s ultimate combo is Living Proof Satin Hair Serum ($29) for shine and Amp Instant Texture Volumizer ($25, both livingproof.com) for a piecey effect. TOP Noon by Noor, noonbynoor.com. EARRINGS Yael Sonia, yaelsonia.com. HAIR: Chris McMillan for Living Proof at SoloArtists.com. MAKEUP: Genevieve for Chanel at Sally Harlor. MANICURE: Casey Herman at Kate Ryan Inc. for Chanel Le Vernis.

BUT AS MUCH AS THEY TIE US ALL TOGETHER, THE WAY YOU ROCK YOURS ALSO SETS YOU APART. THESE REAL GIRLS (AND A FEW GUYS!) SHOW OFF THE COOLEST PIECES OUT THERE RIGHT NOW, AND SHARE HOW THEY STITCH TOGETHER THEIR PERSONALITIES AND THEIR STYLES TO MAKE A STATEMENT. BY Heather Viggiani PHOTOGRAPHS BY Kerry Hallihan STYLED BY James Worthington DeMolet LETTERING BY Maricor/Maricar

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@kate_nyc “I never really look to current trends for inspo,” says the college sophomore, who is “obsessed” with ’60s style icon Jane Birkin’s approach to jeans—“especially her bell-bottoms.” But in general, Kate says, “I’m always just reaching for things that feel natural to me.” When in doubt, she’ll poll her panel of friends for advice. “I text pics of what I buy to my girls,” she says, “but I always keep in mind they each have very different styles. I’m never trying to copy them!” A feminine bow gives overalls a fresh look.

JUMPSUIT REDValentino, redvalentino.com. TOP BILLY [found], billyla.com. NECKLACE Ginette NY, ginette-ny.com. BRACELET Kate’s own. RING Spinelli Kilcollin, spinellikilcollin.com.

Mixing all the rinses is seriously cool. ON COCO: VEST Ksubi, ksubi.com. TEE BILLY [found], billyla.com. JEANS American Eagle Outfitters, ae.com. EARRINGS Coco’s own. ON RUBYROSE: TEE Joe’s, joesjeans.com. JEANS Aalto International, aaltointernational.com. RINGS Victoria Deny Jewelry, victoriadenyjewelry.com. SHOES Laurence Dacade, Bergdorf Goodman.

HOMETOWN:

New York, NY INSTAGRAM:

@cocominnie14 “My sister Rubyrose [right] is basically my dial-a-friend for what to wear,” the seventh grader says. But most of the time, Coco dresses for her feels. “On a happy day, I might wear red polkadot sneakers.” For a not-so-good one? “Black skinnies.”

New York, NY @yungjuicybeanlover

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Skirts and skinny jeans are go-to pieces for this performing arts high school freshman. “Going to such a creative school, I find myself really inspired by the clothing choices my fellow students make,” she says. As far as celeb style crushes go, she’s got her eye on one It Girl: “I love the way Alexa Chung makes everything look sleek and cool.”

HOMETOWN:

Houston, TX INSTAGRAM:

@devannykole Three words Devan uses to describe her personal style: “Artistic, natural, and carefree.” She adds, “If I could trade closets with anyone, famous or not, it would be my friend who’s a costume designer. She has such unique handmade pieces!” Her own closet, meanwhile, is nothing to complain about. “I love my distressed baggy jeans. And I have a pair of vintage Levi’s that I could live in!” A graffiti print makes classic white jeans stand out. DRESS Sam MC, vfiles.com. JEANS Miss Me, missme.com. RING Vitaly, vitalydesign.com.

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Beauty Tip A SCENT WITH NOTES OF COTTON IS AS COZY AS A T-SHIRT AND JEANS. (TRY MARC JACOBS COTTON SPLASH, $62 FOR 3.4 OZ., SAKS FIFTH AVENUE.)

HOMETOWN:

Santiago, Dominican Republic INSTAGRAM:

@mynamesdiana “I buy a lot of vintage boyfriend jeans,” says Diana. “I’m all about feeling comfortable but looking cute, so if I have baggier jeans on, I will rock them with a tighter top.” Of course, the most important part of any outfit, she says, is a sense of individuality: “You are always going to look like you, so just embrace it!” Hot couple alert! Sequins and jeans make an awesome pair. SHIRT Bebe, bebe.com. TEE LNA Clothing, shopbop .com. JEANS Di$count Univer$e, vfiles.com. RINGS Diana’s own.

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Brooklyn, NY INSTAGRAM:

@burn_s “There’s always at least something denim in all of my outfits,” declares the high school senior. “Some days, I wear it head to toe!” But a fave style moment was seeing Kendall Jenner in only a pair of Calvins. “It proved how awesome just a simple pair of jeans can look.”

Patches take a denim skirt from basic to bam! ON LYDIA: TEE BILLY [found], billyla.com. SKIRT Marc Jacobs, marcjacobs.com. HEADPIECE Sposabella Lace, sposabellalace.com. BOOTS Giuseppe Zanotti Design, giuseppezanottidesign.com. ON ROBERT: SWEATSHIRT BILLY [found], billyla.com. JEANS Neil Barrett, ssense.com. NECKLACE George Frost, lulufrost.com. BELT What Goes Around Comes Around, whatgoesaroundnyc.com.

New York, NY @robertspencer__

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This high school sophomore is currently on a thrift-store hunt for the perfect denim jacket. “It’s kind of always on my mind,” he says. In the meantime, he’s been layering up with something surprising. “Lately, I’ve been really into some of my mom’s old cashmere sweaters. They’re so dope.”

Faded layers, like acid-washed denim and pastels, are very of-the-moment. JACKET Vika Gazinskaya, shopbop .com. HOODIE American Eagle Outfitters, ae.com. SKIRT Ksubi, ksubi.com. EARRINGS Sweet Pea, sweetpeajewellery.com.

HOMETOWN:

Toronto, Canada

INSTAGRAM: @babyheadreloaded

Alana knows the first thing you notice about her is that buzz cut, and she’s okay with that. “It gets a lot of attention and even earned me a nickname with my friends: Baby Head!” The Canadian considers her style a mix of urban, punk, and tomboy. “I don’t think you have to have a ‘girly’ look to feel really feminine. I feel my cutest in a pair of grungy retro jeans!”

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Far Rockaway, NY INSTAGRAM:

@nate.carty One cool fact about this Queens native: He’s really into DIY-ing his jeans. “I customize them myself. I want that torn black-skinny-jeans look but just the way I want it.” When he isn’t putting his own touches on his wardrobe, he’s admiring the work of top designers. “I’m really into the aesthetics of Riccardo Tisci at Givenchy and Olivier Rousteing at Balmain.” So fashion-forward! JACKET 424, fourtwofouronfairfax.com. SWEATSHIRT American Apparel, American Apparel stores. JEANS Levi’s, levi.com. SNEAKERS Axel Arigato, axelarigato.com.

HAIR: Andre Gunn using T3 at Honey Artists. MAKEUP: Kristin Hilton at The Wall Group for Armani Cosmetics. MANICURE: Gina Edwards at Kate Ryan Inc. for Dior Vernis.

Barely there makeup and effortless hair? Yes, please. Get outside, and let the sun, sea, air (everything!) help you freshen up your beauty routine. by MADDY ZOLLO photographs by ERIC RAY DAVIDSON styled by AYA KANAI

A gusty breeze instantly gives strands a cool-girl vibe. To DIY natural-looking bends, use a three-eighths-inch curling iron (such as Hot Tools 3/8 " Professional Spring Iron, $50, ulta.com). Wrap hair around the barrel and then immediately stretch out and shake the curl.

ON MEREDITH, LEFT: SHIRT Aéropostale, aeropostale.com. TOP Urbanog, urbanog.com. JEANS G-Star, g-star.com. EARRINGS Anzie, anzie.com. ON SOPHIA, RIGHT: BLAZER Raquel Allegra, raquelallegra.com. TOP White Crow, tillys.com. JEANS L’Agence, shop.nordstrom.com. EARRINGS IAM by Ileana Makri, net-a-porter.com.

ON SOPHIA, LEFT: DRESS Derek Lam 10 Crosby, dereklam.com. CAMI Billabong, billabong.com. NECKLACE Scosha, scosha.com. HANDKERCHIEF (on wrist) American Eagle Outfitters, ae.com. ON MEREDITH, RIGHT: DRESS Hilfiger Collection, Tommy Hilfiger store or call 212-548-1693 to order. CAMI Bardot, bardot.com. NECKLACE Scosha, scosha.com.

Look like a modern-day pioneer girl by weaving a bunch of pretty plaits into your hair. Prep strands with a texturizer (try Göt2b Mess-merizing Sculpting Spritz, $4, drugstores) and then start braiding random sections. Vary the width of each one, and alternate between French and regular styles.

Natural doesn’t have to mean boring. A gold-flecked forest-green shadow (like Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow in Snakeskin Dress, $10, sephora.com) is an unexpected alternative to brown. TANK Adam Selman, openingceremony.us. TEE Aéropostale, aeropostale.com. EARRINGS Pamela Love, pamelalove.com.

MODEL MOMENT Name: Meredith Grace Mickelson Hometown: Atlanta, GA Instagram: @meredithmickelson Fave thing to do outdoors: “A hike up Runyon Canyon [in L.A.] or a day at the beach bodysurfing. My next challenge is learning how to surf!”

OVERALLS Gap, gap.com. TEE Primark, Primark stores. EARRINGS Pamela Love, pamelalove.com.

Make your pout look like it was kissed by raindrops. First, exfoliate (try Clinique Sweet Pot Sugar Scrub and Lip Balm, $19.50, clinique .com)—nixing flakes lets lacquer reflect even more. Then layer on clear gloss (like NYC New York Color Big Bold Plumping Lipgloss in Big Is Beautiful, $4, drugstores).

MODEL MOMENT Name: Sophia Tatum Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Instagram: @sophia_tatum Best part of this shoot: “Being at work and seeing the ocean all day!” Favorite beauty product: “Anything Jurlique.”

ON SOPHIA, LEFT: TANK Wilfred for Aritzia, aritzia.com. JEANS Tokyo Darling, aeropostale.com. EARRINGS Maria Black, maria-black.com. BOOTS UGG, ugg.com. ON MEREDITH, RIGHT: DRESS Forever 21, forever21.com. EARRINGS Manon, manonjewelry.com. BOOTS Pariis, Vintage.

HAIR: Dennis Gots for Kérastase at The Wall Group. MAKEUP: Beau Nelson using NARS. MANICURE: Debbie Leavitt using Zoya at Nailing Hollywood. MODELS: Meredith Mickelson at FREEDOM and Sophia Tatum at NEXT Model Management.

For a dreamy complexion, let the colors of the sky inspire your palette. Swipe a cream or liquid bronzer (like Benefit Cosmetics Dew the Hoola, $28, benefitcosmetics .com) into the hollows of your cheeks, then sweep a pinky coral blush (try MAC Cosmetics Powder Blush in Peaches, $22, maccosmetics.com) onto the apples.

#LB!

17 SUMMIT

Let’s Talk About…

LIVING FOR

THE LIKE #LB!

Social media was supposed to be a great way to connect with other people—until it turned into a virtual popularity contest. When the number of followers and how much they “like” you is out there for the world to see, it’s tempting to spend all your time on the perfect post. But is it worth the drama? Here, six girls discuss their ❤-grabbing habits.

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Hometown: San Francisco, CA Career goal: Social activist Hours spent on social per day: 2 Confession: “I’ll stand in the middle of the road when traffic isn’t coming to get a good sunset selfie.”

VOICES Meet the teens who joined our conversation.

Hope, 17

Hometown: South Jordan, UT Career goal: Photojournalist Hours spent on social per day: “2. I have to set a timer!” Confession: “To get a cool photo, I once climbed a boulder— even though I’m terrified of heights!”

Ariana, 17

Hometown: Quincy, MA Career goal: Fashion marketer Hours spent on social per day: “4 hours on a weekday—6 on the weekends.” Confession: “I’ve made a rule with myself to never post before 5:30 p.m. so I get the most views.”

Simone, 18

Hometown: Anthem, AZ Career goal: Broadcast journalist Hours spent on social per day: 5–8 Confession: “At concerts, I get really distracted from what’s happening because I’m so concerned about posting.”

HOPE: HUDSON CHRISTENSEN. KIANA: COURTESY OF CADY STUDIOS. ALL OTHERS: COURTESY OF SUBJECTS.

Kiana, 17

Hometown: Atlanta, GA Career goal: Fashion buyer Hours spent on social per day: 5 Confession: “I’ve deleted pictures with low likes and reposted them at a peak time.”

Kirsten, 16

Hometown: Wyckoff, NJ Career goal: Undecided Hours spent on social per day: 2 Confession: “I manage three Insta accounts: my real one, my finsta, and my dog’s!”

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Hot Topic

Avoiding a Bad Rap

A lot goes into preserving your online image since it says so much about who you are (or want to be). Hope: “I’m simply not going to post

a picture I don’t want my friends seeing because I don’t want to harm my reputation.” Kiana: “That’s what’s annoying about social media! I get frustrated that I have to find just the right picture and post it on just the right platform. There’s so much unnecessary pressure, and people take it so seriously, including me. Sometimes I’ll just be like, Why am I doing this? It’s an app! Now I’ve started to share only if it’s to spread something happy going on.” Kirsten: “Not only do I care what my friends think about each individual post, but I also find that what your profile looks like as a whole matters, too. Like maintaining a nice flow and color palette. I look back at the entire thing every so often just to make sure everything looks great as a whole.” Simone: “OMG, I went through this obsessive phase with the app Whitagram, where I needed all my pics to have the white bars on top and bottom. But then I decided I didn’t like that, and I spent hours taking down all of the photos—they

went back to freshman year!—and started a new theme, without the borders.” Kiana: “I’ll look back over my profile to be sure I didn’t post pics with the same girls too many times in a row. I also make sure I vary the length of my captions. I don’t want to look one-dimensional.” Ariana: “I go in and edit out photos that don’t get at least 20 likes. I don’t need a record to be out there that my picture wasn’t popular!” Kirsten: “It’s fine if you only want to show the highlights, but people go over-the-top with editing and doing things that are fake and not really them. I’ve become known as the Caption Queen, and followers who I’m not even close to have texted me, asking to come up with something clever to say for their photos. I started to say yes, but it’s so weird. Shouldn’t it be your own thing?” Yudi: “I agree. The person I was on social and the person I was in reality used to be totally different! I realized that if I’m going to post photos of my life, they might as well be real ones. I don’t want to portray myself as someone different.”

Hot Topic

Separation Anxiety Nomophobia n.: The irrational fear of not having mobile access to check social media.

Kiana: “If I realize I left my phone

at home and I have to be gone for an extended amount of time, I feel depressed. I just think about all the Snapchat stories I’m missing that I will have to spend so much time watching later that day.” Hope: “It has gotten to a point where I won’t check my social media accounts until the end of the day because I don’t want to get caught up during my day worrying about what my friends are doing, who’s liking my photos, and what I’m not invited to.” Yudi: “I have to have my phone with me if I’m with my friends! How else am I going document and share everything that’s happening?” Ariana: “I would get totally freaked out if I didn’t have a phone. I hope I would get used to it, but I’m sure it would take some time.” Kirsten: “I’ve given it a try! I recently went on a trip and kind of went off the grid. It was difficult at first, but it was so great when I got home and I actually had stories to tell everyone, since I didn’t broadcast them while I was away.”

Hot Topic

More Followers, More Problems Like for Like. Follow back. CWD. Complicated AF.

Kirsten: “People pay for fake followers. When Instagram did that anti-spam thing, a bunch of really ‘popular’ people at school saw their numbers drop from the thousands to below 500. It was kind of embarrassing for them. No one wants to admit that they try that hard to be popular.” Simone: “Exactly! As a joke, my friends bought me followers for my birthday

without telling me, and it was kind of really sad because they all kept going away, and I didn’t want people thinking I’d bought them. They’d make fun of me! If I want more likes, I just ask my friends to do it.” Kirsten: “Many of my friends and I all have finstas, so there’s also this unspoken expectation that we have to like each others’ photos from all of our accounts.”

39%

of Seventeen readers polled believe that the more followers they have, the more popular they are.

Hot Topic

Doing It for the Gram When you’re so focused on documenting life, you might forget to live it.

Kirsten: “My friends and I recently decided to make a trip into New York City. We spent the entire train ride there talking about the perfect Insta opportunities we would create, then spent the whole day taking hundreds of pics, barely enjoying our time. We ended the day at a café, just so that we could order up their notoriously Instaworthy lattés, complete with foam art. My friends don’t even like coffee!”

Hot Topic

Timing Is Everything And it’s all about those peak hours.

Hope: “I’m a sucker for likes. Right now, it’s 4 p.m. and I have something I want to post, but I won’t do it until 6 p.m. I strategize to reach my friends when they are scrolling through their feeds.” Kiana: “I never do that! I guess it’s why I don’t get a ton of likes.” Yudi: “It depends for me. If it’s a photo I want everyone to see, I’m not going to post it in the middle of the night. But I’ll always send a test post out. If the likes aren’t racking up, I’ll delete it and try again at a new time.” Simone: “If I want to share something and it’s not a prime time to post, I will tweet about it first, then post a pic later. It might take away from how pumped I am about what I’m doing if I don’t get a lot of likes.” Ariana: “Let’s face it, we aren’t posting to really get things out there. We want evidence that people like what we are up to.”

Kiana: “Nothing reminds you more

of how much you are documenting an event than your battery life! Snapchat totally kills it. I find myself budgeting my battery life so that I can be sure to save it for what I anticipate to be the most ‘likeable’ moments in my day. It can be so exhausting and I wish I didn’t have this dilemma of how to spend my phone battery.”

Hot Topic

Measuring Your Selfie Worth

Posting pics gives you all the vulnerable feels—so does tracking the response. Hope: “The other day I posted a

picture of myself and I immediately compared it to other photos, and it got way less likes. I was kind of like, Crap, that’s embarrassing. So I deleted it.” Simone: “When that happens, I kind of just tell myself that nobody saw it yet, because if they did see it, they would totally like it.” Kiana: “I agree with Hope. Sometimes when you post a picture, especially of yourself, and it doesn’t get a lot of likes, your first thought is, Let me take this down before anybody else sees this and doesn’t like it.” Kirsten: “Yeah, you kind of think, What did I do wrong? It crushes you momentarily.” Simone: “When somebody makes you feel not as great as you think you are, it takes a toll. You’re putting yourself out there in order to get the attention, and when you’re getting negative attention, it hurts twice as much.”

Hot Topic

Your Virtual Squad

TFW your online actions affect your IRL friendships. Yudi: “If a friend doesn’t like

a few of my photos in a row, I’ll be like, ‘Are you mad at me?’ Social media is a new way to be passive-aggressive.” Kirsten: “Yes! One time, a friend was mad at me so she didn’t tag me in a photo and stopped liking my photos. It adds another layer of drama.” Simone: “My friends and I argue over who gets to post what pic. We’ve even done rock-paper-scissors to decide.” Kiana: “That’s actually better than posting the same pic! My girls and I have compared who got more likes on the same post. It’s kind of obnoxious. Ariana: “But what about when you get copied? When close friends have done it to me, I’ve seen it as flattery. But anyone who isn’t as close, it’s almost like they are trying to use my idea to get their own attention online.” Hope: “I’ve definitely had people imitate things that I’ve done on social. I try to take it as flattery, but it’s easy to get mad when you clearly came up with a good idea first.” Kiana: “All this being said, it’s still such an impactful way to interact with people. So many powerful movements have started on social media. I just wish there was a better way to prevent the negatives.”

Maya (third from left) designed the looks these models are wearing as part of her winning collection!

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Project Runway Junior Winner!

Fashion’s

Youngest

STAR

Meet the first-ever Project Runway Junior winner, Maya! This talented 14-year-old went from watching sewing how-tos on YouTube to showing her designs at New York Fashion Week—and she’s not stopping there. by Heather Viggiani Photographs by Perry Hagopian Styled by Adam Mansuroglu

thought, Oh, it’s sweet to have someone so young, but she’s going to have a tough time,” he says. Now? “I’m just in awe of her trajectory.”

THANKS, YOUTUBE!

Maya’s rise from kid designer to fashion star began with a Christmas wish, a few YouTube clips, and a whole lot of determination. “When I was in third grade, I randomly asked my parents for a sewing machine,” she remembers. Maya Ramirez still thinks about the “I didn’t know a single thing about first piece of clothing she successfully sewing, so I just started to look up made. “It was this strange, ugly onevideos online.” Inspired by tutorials shoulder green top,” she says with a from YouTubers like Annika Victoria laugh. “I wore it everywhere, from my and Q2HAN, she quickly went from friend’s birthday party to my fourtheasy projects like pillowcases and tote grade school picture. I really thought it bags to pieces she could actually wear. “I was the coolest thing ever.” became so obsessed with creating things Five years later, the fashion world that every day after school, I couldn’t thinks Maya herself is the coolest thing wait to get through my homework so I ever. The high school freshman was could get to my machine,” says Maya, crowned the winner of the first season who finds inspiration “from looking of Project Runway Junior, with judges at aspects of nature and art.” At her Kelly Osbourne, designer Christian Siriano, and Seventeen’s own Aya Kanai family’s Ohio home, she set up a work area in the basement. “My mom would obsessing over Maya’s dramatic capes, have to yell down more than once when perfectly tailored leather leggings, and it was time for dinner—I would always crazy-cool dresses. “I never thought I want five more minutes.” would win!” says Maya, who at 14 was The extra time paid off: More the youngest contestant on the show. and more, friends would ask Maya, “I felt really intimidated knowing “Where did you get that?” and her everyone had more experience than answer would be, “Oh, I made it!” She I did, but I went in with an open quickly became her squad’s seamstress, mind and it helped me get over the mending torn sweaters and sewing on fear.” Maya’s fierceness even surprised missing buttons. “Once, I even handProject Runway Junior’s mentor, Tim stitched patches onto my older brother’s Gunn. “When we started, I soccer team’s jerseys.” But her biggest OH, challenge came from her mom: HEY, GIRL! “She needed to go to this fancy Maya (at age 9) in the infamous gala dinner, and she trusted green top me with making her dress.” (In she made for herself. keeping with Maya’s original design style, it was one-shouldered.) It was also her mother who encouraged her to audition for Project Runway Junior. Maya was a fan of the original version: “I watched every season,” she says. When a producer called to tell Maya she had landed a spot on the teen version, Maya was at a Starbucks, getting an iced caramel macchiato with her BFF and little sister, and “had to play it cool.” But inside, she was losing it. “It was a dream

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come true!” Maya says. “The whole thing was one big pinch-me moment, from being in the workroom to the first runway. But with the excitement also came lots of pressure.” Still, she managed to—wait for it—make it work. She dominated the challenges thanks to her girly yet powerful aesthetic (she loves Hervé Léger and Gareth Pugh) and quickly became the one to watch. “Maya has a great instinct for creativity,” says Aya Kanai, executive fashion director of Seventeen and Cosmopolitan. “I would look at the way she was combining materials and be so inspired.” Christian Siriano says he couldn’t wait to get a closer look at Maya’s designs after each episode. “She had so many wow moments that were especially amazing given her age and experience level.”

WHAT’S NEXT

Sure, she’s already shown a killer collection at New York Fashion Week. But Maya, who attends a school for the arts, knows she has way more to learn. “I have my required classes, but I also take three art-related classes every day,” she explains. “Right now, I’m taking costume design.” She’s also into special effects makeup (“like zombies and things!”) and studying the connection between fashion and beauty. “I’m very interested in the way the looks play off one another.” She’s also taking a class that should help her stay calm in the crazy fashion biz: “I chose yoga for physical education!” Post-Runway, Maya has been getting recognized on the street, but she’s taking her new fame in stride. “I don’t think it will change my relationships with my friends,” she says. As for her career, she plans to use her $25,000 prize to start her own fashion line. (She also received a scholarship to the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles and a Brother sewing station.) “I really just want to see people wearing my clothes. I want to make things for celebrities, and I just want people all over to know my name and my brand.” Kelly Osbourne, for one, has no doubts it will happen: “Maya was born to do this.”

“WHETHER YOU’RE 8 OR 98, YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU SET YOUR MIND TO.” –Maya

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A STITCH IN TIME

1 Maya picks out some zippers at Mood Fabrics in NYC. “I’m like a kid in a candy store!” she says. 2 Tim Gunn watches as Maya puts some finishing touches on her final collection. 3 Maya tries to keep a hold on fabric bolts she wants to take home to Ohio. 4 & 5 She collects swatches to help her get inspired. She’s hoping to use the blue, brocade, black, and gold textiles shown here in the near future. 6 Maya at work in her home studio in her family’s basement. (PS: She shares the space with her parents’ exercise machines, her brother’s video game area, and her sister’s crafting station!) 7, 8 & 9 Three more looks from Maya’s winning finale collection: (from top) a minidress with cape, shown from the back; a strappy bodysuit with sheer skirt; and a sleeveless top with netted wide-leg pants.

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UR O Y

EET H S T CHEA TO...

Your College

Congratulations! All of that SAT prep and time spent on the Common App totally paid off. But now that your letters are open, you may be feeling unsure about what to do next. Deep breath. This is how to handle it. by KIERA AARON

Remember: Lett ers to jump on the fir trickle in at different points, so yo st u options before yo offer you receive. There’s time to don’t have u decide on “The think over your accept and subm One.” All schools it your deposit (t require you to ypically anywhe $1,000) by May re from $500 to 1. Don’t miss the deadline! This is when goin g to college gets real, and you need a solid plan for ho w already filed your you’re going to pay. If you FAFSA, financial FAFSA aid info will either be in your accept ance packet or ar FAIL? riv Make sure you un Flaked on filling out your derstand the term ing soon after. s. “It can be unclear if you’re financial aid app? The receiving a grant good news: It’s not too [free money] or a loan [you pa y back],” says Mar late. You can still apply at y Nucciarone, director of financi fafsa.gov. Just do it RN! al aid at the Univ ersity of Notre Dame. (Flip, or sc You can also find more roll, to the end of info on paying for college the paperwork, which should spel l out what’s what at whitehouse.gov/ more clearly.) “Also, some mon reach-higher. ey you receive m ay apply just to yo freshman year, or ur be based on your which could chan major or college GPA— ge the financial aid of each semester.” If anything is co nfusing, call fice and nail dow n the details. If you got more than one accept ance letter (hello and there’s abso , bo lutely no way yo u’re going to a ce ss babe!) them know. That rtai way, they can gi ve your spot to so n school, let redistribute your meo financial aid. Also known as: college ne else and karma.

You don’t have to do all the things right now. A few accept, you shou w ld receive info ab out signing up fo eeks after you a dorm, and othe r orientation, pick r fun stuff. If you ing don’t get it by ea school’s admissio rly summer, call th ns office to follow e up. But for now: Celebrate! 108

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Feel free to flood your feed with yo ur isn’t just for rack ing up the likes. “N big news—but social media ow is also a good college class Face time to join your book group and st Pat Whitely, vice president for stud art talking to other students,” says ent affairs at the You’ll also get up Un dates on campus events and welco iversity of Miami. me activities.

Acceptance Were you wait-listed? It can be frustrating— especially when everyone from your BFF to your bae knows where they’re headed. Do this if you’re in limbo.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Asking for More

Hoping to increase your package? Get a financial aid officer on the phone—and use these winning tips.

Don’t say

“I’d like to negotiate my financial aid package.”

“Your school might not be able to see your full financial picture based on the FAFSA,” Nucciarone says. “Let them know why the tuition is difficult for you to pay.”

“Another school gave me twice as much in scholarships. Can you match that?”

“I did receive competitive offers from other places, but this is my top choice, and I really want to make it work.”

“Don’t pit colleges against each other,” says Rob Franek, senior vice president at The Princeton Review. “It’s better to let them know how passionate you are about their school.”

“What other options do we have?”

“Most schools offer the best package they can in order to be competitive,” Nucciarone says. If their resources are limited, see what they can suggest in terms of outside scholarships.

Okay, sure, your dream college is still a possibility, but you should get your deposit into another school in the meantime. “I’ve interviewed lots of students who didn’t get into their top-choice schools, and they’ve always been incredibly happy with how things turned out,” Whitely says.

share any good news “Did your final semester grades skyrocket or did you win an award? E-mail admissions to keep them in the loop with anything new and impressive,” Nucciarone says. It shows you’re still excited about attending.

What I Wish I’d Done Differently... College students confess their newbie mistakes.

Here’s Why

“I appreciate what you’ve offered, but I don’t believe everything was conveyed through our FAFSA. Could you reconsider?”

Make plans to go elsewhere

And Get excited about it

Instead Try

“I just can’t afford this!”

Dream school over budget? Don’t give up hope yet! Check with the college to see if you can set up a payment plan with them where you make interest-free monthly payments over the year. Beats a private loan.

“I assumed my parents were taking care of tuition. Wrong! I ended up needing more loans than I’d anticipated. Know how much you owe, and apply for as many scholarships as you can.” –Olivia, 18, University of California, Los Angeles

“I should have celebrated my acceptance more. Everyone at school was talking about getting in, but I kept quiet about it. I wish I would have let myself appreciate what an accomplishment being accepted really was.” –Alyssa, 19, Monmouth University

“I have a really tight-knit group of friends at home, and I wish I would have enjoyed my last few months of high school with them instead of obsessing over which colleges accepted me and which ones didn’t.” –Olivia, 20, Iona College

“After I found out where I’d gotten in, I wish I hadn’t listened to everyone else’s opinion and had taken time to think about what I really wanted. I’m happy where I ended up, but it was a long tear-filled process.” –Gianna, 20, Montclair State University

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MODEL BEHAVIOR

“I was shopping at this one store in the mall that’s always really dark inside. I walked up to what I thought was a male mannequin and began to feel how soft his shirt was. To my horror, the mannequin was actually an employee—and he couldn’t stop laughing at my mistake. I haven’t shopped there since!”

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Oh. My. Awkward.

Oh, Snap “My best friend sent me a video Snap of her using a new Snapchat filter. Joking around, I sent her one back and made sure to make it as embarrassing and ugly as possible. She never replied. Ten minutes later, I got a text from my friend at school saying to check our campus’s Snap Story. Apparently I had accidentally sent them my awful video, and they posted it! Not even the cute filter could save me. It was the biggest 24-hour fail.”

NAILED IT

“The first time I tried press-on nails, I was really happy with the way they’d turned out. It was a little hard to use my hands, but I managed—until chemistry class. We did an experiment that involved flicking clothespins into plastic cups, and when it was my turn, I flicked a clothespin so hard that my nail flew off and hit another lab group’s table. The group cracked up, and a cute boy awkwardly slid it back to me. I tried to laugh, but it was so not funny.”

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MUDSLIDE

“I was at my mom’s work function with her coworker’s son, who was really cute! We were at a park, and I wanted to come off as the fun, sporty girl I am. He watched from the bleachers as I tried to show off kicking a soccer ball around with my sister. The field was really wet from rain the night before, so when I went to pass the ball, I slipped, fell, and got covered in mud. My sister hadn’t noticed that I was down, so as I was getting up, she kicked the ball. It hit me so hard in the face that I fell again! I ran away and hid in the car the rest of the day.”

Bottoms Up “I’m on the swim team, and to maintain some privacy in the locker room, we put our swimsuits on over our underwear. Then we take our undies off from beneath our suits before heading to practice. One day, my crush walked up to me on the pool deck and I got super-excited. Little did I know that he’d come over to tell me I’d forgotten to take off my underwear. The obnoxiously bright pair was peeking out of my suit! My face has never been so red.”

FEELING DOOR-KY I was going with a friend to see [my girlfriend] Sarah Hyland in a musical. I’m often very unaware of my surroundings, and I was talking as we were approaching the door to the theater. I didn’t see that it was closed . . . or made of glass . . . so I walked straight into it! I busted my nose, and my eyes started watering. Very embarrassed and with my tail between my legs, I then opened the door and went inside as my friend laughed at me. It gets brought up constantly—I’ve never really recovered from the humiliation!

CELEB TRAUMA!

–DOMINIC SHERWOOD

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Jan 20–Feb 18

Feb 19–Mar 20

Mar 21–Apr 19

Apr 20–May 20

When the sun connects with your ruler, Uranus, on the 9th, you’ll be on the lookout for fun new after-school activities. Go for it! You’ll have a blast, and you could even meet a new crush through a friend of a friend. Heads up: The cutie won’t be your usual type, but honestly, who cares? Keep an open mind about this one.

Your future plans are major and may require a serious cash investment. To get a jump on the summer-job competition, start your search now. You have a tendency to be too modest, Pisces, but this is the time to highlight your amaze talents and accomplishments. If you do, you could line up something great by the 12th!

Till mid-April, not only will the planets give you crazy energy, but they’ll also clear any obstacles getting in the way of your #goals. When Mars goes retrograde on the 17th, you’ve got to slow down, though: Rushing into anything could backfire. It’s completely legit to ask for a day or two to mull stuff over.

Is there a sitch (or a someone?) in your life that doesn’t really fit anymore? Letting go can be so hard, but it may be the only way to forge ahead. If you’re looking for the right day to gently cut ties, the stars point to the 5th. After that, you’ll be ready for a new path. By the 22nd, you’ll be floored by the awesome changes you’ve made!

May 21–Jun 20

OMG, could this month get any busier? Between school and your social life, you’ll be constantly in demand. On the 17th, some VIPs will notice your hard work (congrats!), but don’t use that to justify not taking care of yourself. Schedule in sleep time along with everything else to avoid zombie-fied exhaustion!

Jun 21–Jul 22

Jul 23–Aug 22

Aug 23–Sep 22

Keep a close eye on your inbox around the 6th! The news you have been waiting and waiting for will finally arrive. (What a relief, amirite?!?) Follow up pronto, and tie up any loose ends before Mars goes retrograde on the 17th. Bonus: You’ll have more to celebrate on the 22nd, when a cool new girl joins your squad.

You’ve had to buckle down this winter, but fun will make a comeback in April! We’re talking GNOs, parties, maybe even a road trip to a spot you’ve never been before. And be sure to block off the 12th for date night, when you and your love will be totes in sync. And hey, treat yo’self to a fab #OOTD for the occasion.

You have an epic idea to share with the world, and the 17th is the day to do it! You know you have trouble taking compliments, but try to hear them this time and let them sink in. You deserve it! On the 28th, a silly error could slip by you (blame Mercury!), so put that perfectionism to good use and triple-check all your work.

Sep 23–Oct 22

Oct 23–Nov 21

Nov 22–Dec 21

Dec 22–Jan 19

Secretly brooding over a bad breakup? Cursing the day you ever met your ex? At least now you know what you don’t want! With an assist from the new moon on the 7th, you’ll feel motivated to make a fresh start and move on for real. The timing couldn’t be better: The sun will introduce you to a better match by the 19th.

You are totally crushing it right now on. Every. Single. Level. You’ll be so in the flow at school, that project you need to get done near the 12th will practically finish itself. And just when you think life couldn’t be any sweeter, things will get flirty between you and your crush under the light of the full moon on the 22nd.

April could be your fave month of 2016! Although you’ve been feeling iffy about a creative project, you’ll get hella shoutouts on the 7th, including cool opps to consider. Just try to pick one and start pursuing it before the 17th. Mars will go retrograde that day, which can suck your energy dry and slow down any positive momentum.

For a while now, one of your friendships has felt beyond toxic. (You know the one.) On the 6th, the universe will help you to step away from that dysfunctional dramz once and for all. After that, you can focus on the upbeat peeps who make you happy— including a potential bae you’ll bond with on the 22nd.

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KRISTEN BELL

“If you’re popular, everyone thinks your life is perfect, and that’s just not true,” Kristen says. “Everyone with a pulse is insecure.”

’m not sure why I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I was popular in high school. (Just saying it now feels like I’m using a dirty word!) Ever since Mean Girls came out, it seems like popular has become synonymous with mean. That’s where I beg to differ. I don’t like being mean. I never have. My mom raised me to always be kind to others, and I’ve tried to live up to that as much as possible. I went to a small Catholic school, where my two best girlfriends and I were friendly with all the guys. I had a high school sweetheart whom I completely adored, and overall I knew I had a pretty good situation going on. But, despite outward appearances, deep down I was really terrified of being disliked. My self-esteem was rooted in how other people felt about me, rather than how I felt about myself. I overcompensated by acting bubbly all the time and not ruffling any feathers. There are still some moments when I wish I’d spoken out more. My school had very little tolerance for bullying, but there was one girl who was definitely the butt of a lot of jokes. She was a bit heavier, had acne, and talked a little louder than everybody else. Anytime people teased her, it stung

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me. But I stood by idly while others made jokes behind her back, and it left a really bad taste in my mouth. Even though those things weren’t being said about me—and I wasn’t saying them, either— I ended up feeling so gross. The way I dealt with people changed when I moved away to study theater at NYU. There, I realized I could be whoever I wanted to be. And that person is someone who revels in others’ uniqueness and always stands up for the underdogs—even if that means not everyone will like me. Because the only thing that matters is that I like me. I grew up to be a very happy nerd. Now, I’m so attracted to people who are different, and I love to let my freak flag fly! It’s so much less stressful not worrying what other people think. The greatest thing someone ever told me is you can always redesign yourself—none of these labels are permanent tattoos, and nobody is just one thing. You don’t have to wait until high school is over to blossom. Go ahead and blossom right now. Oh, and that popular girl who seems to have it all together really doesn’t have everything figured out. Not even close.

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–Kristen (here at age 15)

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