8/9/2019 Taslima Media Mag. Analysis

1/5

Taslima.B-10P

Taslimas Media Studies Magazine Analysis:

This magazine too, uses a mixture of formal and informal words to describe each thing e.g. Sexy

Shoes is a less formal way of describing the shoes, however ,Heel Heaven is a more posh, classy

and elegant way of describing it which also makes it formal.

The Layout:

The Layout of this magazine is slightly busy but yet

classy and sophisticated, because it is ordered into

sections and is designed to inspire creativity. The

color scheme is simple but with a hint of alerting

bright colors, which lets out the juicy hot gossip

and stories that need to be read. The

title/masthead is just above the main images (the

models) head which lures you into reading that

before looking at the main image. It is completed

with extra features e.g. more text is added, to

inform as much as possible of what is inside.

Sky Line:

This magazine does not have a skyline,although it doesnt have one they used the

magazine website to inform readers on

where to get the latest news.

Masthead:

The masthead is called Bliss. It may refer to teenage

elegance, as it is in bold, round writing. This may have a meaning of

femininity and style to represent the contrast between the graceful-looking masthead. It is in

white which could mean purity and gentle sensitivity.

Use of other Imagery:

They use other images to attract readers by giving them a sneak preview of what the magazine has in

store for them. Here you can see a celebrity so it is shown that he might be doing an interview or

some sort.

8/9/2019 Taslima Media Mag. Analysis

2/5

Taslima.B-10P

Cover lines:

Bliss magazine uses a lot of cover lines, which are distributed around the main image, without

detracting from it too much. Bold, clashing colors are used in order to attract readers attention,

some are in that certain color, chosen to stand out against the background. One range of techniques

used to make individual lines stand out without overwhelming the others stars used to list items

rather than usual bullet points. Cover lines are used to give a clear description of what is inside the

actual magazine itself.

Main Image:

In the case of thins front cover there is a single image of the singer Cheryl Cole. The image is used in a

young, classical way, her face is in the centre and therefore it is the main focus and clear enough to

stand out. The model is making full eye contact. She is wearing a soft pastel pinks to show that she is

representing girlyness and femininity, making her seen asp rational as she poses in a graceful posture.

The model wears a soft; supple shade of pink, on her gentle dress which connotes to femininity and

charm. She makes eye contact, slightly tilting her head to show that her posture is graceful. By just

looking at her dress you can tell it is as floaty and fluffy as candy floss, exposing and revealing a more

kind and feminine side to the model, not expecting to see her in such feminine matters. Her hair is let

out and is a light brown color which contrasts with her skin tone and the luxurious baby pink color of

her dress.

More imagery is shown, on the bottom to demonstrate and give examples of what must have things

to be expected within the magazine. Here you can see everyday items which are rated to be in style

and therefore made it on the front cover.

Usage of Numbers:

The editor uses high number figures in order to show the amount of products and essential for

everyday uses. They also use short, eye catching words to support the numbers, as it over powers it.

Standard barcode/left third:

Use retailers for security reasons. The left third of the magazine cover is vital for sales in shops where

the magazine is not shown full-frontage, so it just shows the context of the magazine, which would be

enough to attract readers and want them to be able to read on.

Symbols & signs:

Here you can see the symbol of a star, used as a bullet point. It may be used to make it look good and

unique, also to look rather charming and cool, as young people/teens (who the magazine is targeted

to) might want something funkier and stylish rather than a normal bullet point.

8/9/2019 Taslima Media Mag. Analysis

3/5

Taslima.B-10P

As you can see the dot or the masthead is a diamond shape, this may be because it might be trying to

say that diamonds are a girls best friend. To also show that the masthead shines just like a diamond.

Or perhaps it just presents beauty, and glamour, stylishness.

Censorship:

The context of this magazine has a limit of the

things to contain, as it is targeted to teens. So it

therefore can obtain a certain amount of

information in this.

Strap line/skyline:

The skyline is used to give a preview of

something. It is in clashing colors that is

contrasting with the background and the

masthead. They used this certain story to beshown on the skyline because they want to

emphasize on it in order to make it worth

reading.

Use of symbols/signs:

They use symbols and signs, e.g. stars-as

bullet points or as decoration, so it

doesnt look too bland, boring or dull. It

may also be used to create an effect, or

so it goes with the theme.

Formal & Informal use of words:

It uses a mixture of bath formal (e.g. Fashion Overload) and informal

(e.g. EEK!) words to create a dramatic tension on readers.

Masthead:

The word Sugar refers to something

sweet, tasty and feminine, as it in a

striking bold; purple which may have anact on femininity. Purple is a girly, stylish

and cute color which may have a sense of

deep passion that could have a meaning of different emotions due to the tone of the color.

Barcode:

Used by retailers for security reasons.

8/9/2019 Taslima Media Mag. Analysis

4/5

Taslima.B-10P

Sell lines/Cover lines:

Sugar magazine also uses a lot of cover lines, which are distributed equally around the main image

and below the masthead. Uses snappy; short headlines, also in colors chosen to stand out in the

background. And you can see they have chosen pink and black to be used as the cover lines because

the two colors bond strongly together to create a lively vibe and color-shocking mood. For cover linesthey mostly use Human-interest stories.

Anchorage text:

Is in bold and clear text which is readable. It is in a hot pink color to stand out against the models

cloths. Most of it is in chunky, large fonts. They chosen the words Fashion Overload specifically as t

covers all context of the message they are trying to get across to the reader.

Numbers:

Numbers are used to suggest that there is a lot inside a magazine the bigger the better, as the editors

prefer using greater figures.

Main Image:

As you can see the model of the main image is the singer Nicola Robert, from girl band-Girls aloud.

Her head is positioned to be slightly tilted to the side in order for her body posture to look more

feminine, so she can also create her won pose, and her face is not directly in the centre. It is obvious

that she has been airbrushed as her face is clear and flawless, making her features e.g. her eyes, Look

sharp & stand out and seek attention. The model of sugar magazine reflects how the target readers

feel or want to feel, about themselves. Her face is not centered on the nose, but instead on one of the

eyes. As you can see her hair is red, and therefore reds tends to stand out a lot, but can be over-usedslightly. Readers prefer images of others with wide opened peepers-a sign of attraction in everyday

life, which is why the editor made her eyes look like a rich; deep, ocean blue color.

She is wearing a black, lace dress/top to contrast with her hair color, making it look more unique and

different. This may connote that she is going for a vampier, gothic look as she dresses down with a

darker color. Also her hair is a reddish color which may connote that she is a fiery person with a fiery

personality.

Use of Imagery:

The editor uses items and accessories to make the magazine more complete, and also added morecolor and glamour. These accessories also shown with the price in order to get readers spending and

get themselves a bargain at the same time.

8/9/2019 Taslima Media Mag. Analysis

5/5

Taslima.B-10P

Representation of women:

This magazine shows women should be represented fairly in society as it is a teen magazine, and

would not be acceptable to treat women unfairly to the extent where they are second class citizens in

many sectors of society, which is why this magazine is used in a way to raise awareness, and show

teen that this magazine is not influence badly.

Layout:

The layout of this magazine is busy, but sophisticated as it is laid out neatly into separate sections. It is

formatted in a certain order, and designed with attracting elements. This magazine is laid out like

most magazines should be, with the masthead as usual and main image (model) at centre point. It is

laid out with a certain color theme which emphasizes against the models skin tone, hair color; eye

color and the clothing that she is wearing.