Teen Vogue contents page analysis

This contents page has been taken from the magazine Teen Vogue. The brand identity has been transferred onto the contents page from the front cover. We can tell this by the masthead at the top of the page. It is also at the bottom of the page near the page number.
We can tell this magazine is targeted towards young teenagers, due to the title of the magazine, and the small hearts round the page numbers of the feature articles. The heart also tie in with the the heart on the artist's foot. The page is quite simple, with only a small splash of red. The contrast of the red and white, makes the page numbers stand out and make them seem important. The red also links in with the hearts around the page numbers and the small amount of red on her dress, emphasizing her importance in the magazine. The main article and page numbers, are the boldest, emphasizing there importance.
There is a small grey box at the bottom of the photograph, saying 'get to know the real Taylor Swift'
This will encourage the reader to carry on reading.
The layout of the contents page is in three columns. It is a convention of genre to use the rule of three on a contents page, and can be seen in many magazines, this is because it makes it easier for the reader to read the magazine. The simplistic design of the page suggests that this is classier magazine, compared to other teen orientated magazines, as they are normally full of information. This suggests that the preferred reading is the  ABC1 audience.
The topics and content of the magazine suggest that the target audience is young females, as they are things that young females are interested in, for example the reference to technology and how to get the cover look. It also has things like horoscopes, fall fashion and reference to bloggers. All of which interests young teenagers.
The 'quirky' fonts used target the audience, as they give a more relaxed and laid back feel to the magazine. It is also very common for magazines of this type to use fonts like this.
The boxes at the top and bottom of the page are both tilted, again giving the magazine a more laid back feel.
The language used like, 'your space' and the reference to technology are targeted towards a younger audience, as this interests them.
Overall the preferred reading of this magazine, is a young, female, teenage audience, in the social classes ABC1. We can tell this from the use of language, font, design and content used.