Magazine Analysis

Vibe Magazine

This magazine fits into the R&B genre, i think that it would attract a young age group around 16-20 year old. This is because they can relate to the artists that a being described on the cover, as they are very modern such as; 'Rihanna'.
The image is a mid shot of Janet Jackson, this picture fits In with the typical feminine conventions. As she is posing with her hip out to the side, and slightly lowering the front of her jeans revealing a netted top underneath which adds sex appeal. She is also wearing a very fitted white vest top, to show off her figure and assets. She has her hair in a very wild and messy style but is very long and falling around her face which adds to her femininity. However, she is wearing very chunky black bracelets and jewelery that matches the black netted top she is revealing. This gives her more a a punk style, which gives the idea that she has two different sides and is interested in different styles. As if she is wearing subtle feminine clothes, and revealing her sexy punk style.

The magazine has maintained a peach, black, blue, and white colour scheme. This is effective as they are very plain and natural colours that blend well with Janet Jackson's outfit. They are also very appealing colours as they are not to bright and distracting. The headings are layed out so that certain bits are together in a neat straight line. Whilst others are scattered on the Page somewhere, this adds interest to the cover and allows the reader to focus on certain things. There is a range of font sizes used, however a lot are lot that are next to eachother are the same size. The heading '15 crucial video games' has the '15' in a larger font so that it stands out and makes the heading look more interesting.

I think it is effective have they have made Janet Jackson pose holding a camera, as it could be relating to the paparazzi or the heading next to her; ;Janet Jackson likes to watch'. This grabs the readers attention and would appeal more to their target audience.