Want an instant upgrade for the new year? Change is good—and we’re here to help with a smart, cinchy strategy for those #newyou vibes...
There’s no better time than back to school to bust out a brighter, better, bolder you— but which part of your life needs a little love? Take this quiz for instant insight.
1. You adore your BFF dearly—she’s legit a queen. But (don’t tell her!) you’re secretly a teensy bit jealous of...
A. Her absolutely stunning wardrobe. Your girl gives Yara Shahidi a run for her money.
B. Her fall-over adorable boyf. She always ends up with the nicest guys.
C. Her stellar report card. She gets straight A’s…while your basic-B average pretty much pales in comparison.
2. You rub a bottle...and a genie pops out. He’ll grant you one wish, but with a caveat: nothing super lavish and no piles of $$$. What’s your request?
A. A math tutor. You are sooo sure you’re going to blow geometry, you already feel it.
B. A date with your fave swoon-worthy celeb. Hmm, what does one wear to dinner and a movie with Shawn Mendes?
C. A personal stylist, plz and thanks. How is it that Selena Gomez always looks so amaze— whether she’s in comfy clothes or couture?
3. Your sis busts you all the time for…
A. “Forgetting” about your French homework. What can you say? Your memory is juste terrible…
B. Squealing over every single Snapchat from your crush…and then obsessing about how to reply.
C. Never wearing anything but jeans, a T-shirt and sneaks. Jeans, a T-shirt and sneaks. Jeans, a T-shirt…yeah, it’s your thing.
4. When senior year rolls around, you’ll snag the vote for girl most likely to…
This story is from the August/September 2018 edition of Girls' Life magazine.
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