Ypulse Monthly Teen Mag Roundup
Posted by casey on 11-18-2008
It's the very last issue of CosmoGirl, and judging from the lovely cover, this is one teen mag that will be universally missed. Taylor Swift bids the magazine a proper goodbye, posing with her hands in a heart shape (and wearing sweetly layered heart necklaces, naturally). The interview is bound to be interesting, with her newfound fame and recent Joe Bro breakup.
The magazine takes a cue from Barbara Walters and does its own spin on the most intriguing people of 2008, including Jesse McCartney, Nastia Liukin, and a Twilight star. Because it is the holiday issue, you can find the best party girl fashion. and an obligatory gift guide (this one is conveniently pull-out, which is unsurprisingly appealing to any gift-shopping girl… including myself). And finally, in true teen magazine fashion, the final issue of CosmoGirl clocks in with "898 things you'll love."
This month, Beyonce steals the cover and snags Seventeen's "style star of the year" title. She chats about her personal style and even came up with the fashion concept for her photo shoot ("naughty-nerd geek chic," if you were wondering). Also included are fashion secrets from such stars as Blake Lively, Pink, and Miley Cyrus, plus the top 10 red carpet trends (one-shoulder necklines, belted maxidresses).
The mag also has an eye-opening article about HIV, and with latest statistics citing 33 million people worldwide infected, now is great time to teach young girls how to protect themselves. Seventeen includes a story about a 20-year-old from the Bronx whose life has been changed from the "epidemic." Bridging the HIV feature with the star style theme of the issue is a huge charity auction that allows readers to bid on their favorite celebs' wardrobes.
With the most enviable cover of them all, Teen Vogue lands Kristen Stewart – although come Friday, she'll be better known as Bella Swan. The budding actress and Twilight star talks about the upcoming blockbuster and addresses the less-than-thrilled reaction from the series' die-hard fans regarding her casting. She also touches on her understated wardrobe and love for Chanel.
In the spirit of Christmas, lots of holiday party fashion features and 82 gifts to give (and, more importantly, get). On the more economical side, the mag enlists Gryphon designer Aimee Cho to make a preppy peacoat endlessly glamorous with a DIY fur collar (faux, of course). Plus, articles about the pros and cons of getting paid for good grades and how teens can deal with the age-old problem of embarrassing parents.
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