Here is an image of a normal teen magazine and by the looks of it, aimed mostly at girls. It has quite clearly used a lot of colour and easily grabs the audience's attention through the image of Zac Efron - a popular celebrity icon. The text in some parts is big and bold, especially the magazines name, which will help grab the eye of the reader. I think the fact that it has 'teen' in the name is a good way of getting the younger readers, because some magazines can be aimed at adults and so then perhaps not very interesting for teens. It uses a good technique when telling whats inside, having celebrity gossip and certain styles. This usually make the reader want to read on as they will want to know the gossip or and the day-to-day trends.

   

This front cover shows school-related topics being from 'first day jitters' to being how smart you are. The cover shows good use of colour, in fact there is hardly any black or dull colours used at all. The colours are bright and also quite random which will advantage on catching the eye from the audience. The teenage girl holding a school book automatically tells us that the magazine is to do with school, even if it's just the slightest. Surrounding the girl are the brightly coloured headings telling us whats told in the magazine. These will draw the reader in whether they're teens or parents from it asking parents a question too. I would say the magazine would be more popular with girls as to boys because the cover could come across as quite girly with the pinks and light greens, and also the young girl pictured.