The magazine cover uses contrasting colors to catch the reader's eye, and captions that entice the reader about trends, beauty, and what's cool now. It aims to reach different types of fashion consumers by featuring both celebrities and advice. Event advertisements in magazines often use bold colors to stand out, like an ad for a charity fundraiser that uses black and white with pops of bright color. Another spread shows different body types wearing bathing suits, making readers feel less alone by relating to celebrities and building their confidence. However, a spread showing watches and sunglasses lacks cohesion, looking cluttered instead of flowing together in a schematic shape.

1. The Why and How to of Magazine Spreads Karly Brunelle TMD 427 Portfolio Presentation II