Thursday 26 December 2013

Research: Characteristics

Below I have mentioned some of the major characteristics that are seen in a Fashion, casual wear magazine for Women.

  • Clothes:
 Plain, simple and decent and not that extravagant.
  • Make up:
Follows the contemporary trends. Natural or light make up or according to the clothes worn by the model.
  • Hairstyle:
A variety of hairstyles used, tied hair, open hair or semi-tied hair. Whatever, hairstyle best fits the clothes.
  • Typography:
The font style used is sans-serif to give a casual impact.  
  •  Background/Settings:
The setting is usually indoor and the background is most of the time plain in very rare cases the shoot is done in an outdoor location.
  • Expression:
A serious expression or the model could be smiling.
  • Body Language:
Is casual and spontaneous.
  • Accessories:
Delicate and light jewellery worn. A necklace, studs or bracelets worn. Bags could be used.
  • Colour scheme:
Too much bright colours or too much light colours are not used a balance is maintained.
  • Props:
Could be a chair, sofa,bench or pets.
  • Masthead:
The font used is sans-serif as it is curvy and gives a casual impact.
  • Puffs and pugs:
Are used to catch the attention of the audience.



The content the magazine contains:
  • On clothes
  • The latest fashion
  • The hairstyles
  • Make up
  • Where to get outfits from
  • Shoes

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