Article page insipration:

Contents page inspiration:

Title inspiration:

I used this song title as my magazine title because the lyrics of the song linked to the type of audience I am aiming my magazine at. Marina and the Diamonds is also an artist included in my genre which is indie pop. Also the way she dresses in this video is the look I wanted to achieve in my final magazine, It has a indie, quirky feel to it. This music video is an overall inspiration and gives an idea of what I want my final magazine to look like.

Double Page Spread Flat Planning:

Magazine Pitch:

Page Harmony:

This technique is called page harmony, this shows the points of focus and hints where things such as the title should be placed:

• The larger rectangle on the top left shows where the title or the first letter of the title should sit. 
• The small Rectangle on the bottom shows were a barcode should be placed.
• The line across the center in the middle of the two circles show the main area of focus for the eyes. It roughly runs along the line where her blue from her jumper ends and meets her skin.
• The to circles also show points of focus as the first is on her elbow crease and the second is in the corner of her arm and shoulder.

Music Inspiration:

Fonts:

Possible fonts for my magazine title:

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This font is Constantia.

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This font is Courier New.

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This font is DFKai-SB

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This font is Iskoola Pota.

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This font is Microsoft Yi Baiti.

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This font is Times New Roman.

Audience UK Tribes Research:

I want my magazine to attract different variety of audiences.

Young Alts:
Young alts experiment with different fashion types making them a possible audience for my magazine, as my genre might interest them. The retro look is a different fashion that might inspire them. They are also into Heritage bands, so they might be interested in Marina and the Diamonds or Florence and the Machine.

Indie Scenesters:
These might also be a possible audience and they are looking out for new music types and genres. They like to be different and ahead of everyone else with a passion for music. Doing this they also like vinyls and records which are a retro aspect

Creatives:
They are into working hard and being creative. My chosen music style is one that requires imagination and thought, making creatives possible readers as they might be interested in new creative things to work on. The different patterns and fashion styles might influence their art and design.

RAH's:
These might also be attracted to my magazine because they like splashing the cash and heritage clothing, the fashion style i am using in my magazine might intrigue them for style inspiration. My magazine will have a pampered, sophisticated look attracting these 'Daddy's girls'.

Mood board:

Relevant Fashion Style Associated with Music Genre:

Marina and The Diamonds:
Marinas fashion style is retro, classy and cartoonish. Her unique clothing textures and patterns add a touch of freedom but give a sophisticated look.

Her hair is unusual as she has died it half blonde, blue/blonde adding a sense of wildness to her look.



Lana Del Rey:
Lana's dress style is alike marinas in the sense that it is unique and retro. However, Lana brings more of a smooth, lounge singer feel to her wardrobe. 

Her hair and make up also bring this feel as she has heavily made up lips and glossy curly hair.



Florence and the Machine:
Florence's fashion style is vintage and unique. She wears prints, many blouses and her clothing items are usually bouncy and light. Her vintage look also has a hippie feel with the blouses in colours such as brown and red, this is a smooth relaxing colour scheme.

Her hair and make up is unique as she has red hair and a fringe above her eyebrows, she also wears red lips making them stand out.



FKA Twigs:
FKA's fashion style is unique with modern and old twists. Her clothes usually consist of bold colours, patterns and decoration. Her style also has a sense of freedom.

Her hair is usually in plaited buns and pigtails showing her wacky freedom and thoughts. Her lips are also made up to draw a look of sophistication to her face.



Influences:
People who have been influenced by, are into this music genre, and like the retro look, have similar looks adding their own unique aspects and sophistication to there wardrobes. Their clothes insist of fur, patterns and light items. They also wear made up lips to add definition to their lips.

Analysis of Music Genre:

The music Genre i have chosen is Indie pop and alternative, art rock.

Marina and the Diamond's songs are indie pop and new wave, however she also includes elements of electropop. Marina described herself as a 'DIY musician' and an 'Indie artist with pop goals'. Her music style is different as she had no musical training. Marina's songs are also deep and have underlying meanings, she said if her music career wasn't successful she would have been a psychologist, also using her deep thoughts and mind. The notes she sings in her songs are 'inventive'. Marina's musical influences are Brody Dalle and Britney spears. 



Lana Del Rey's songs are cinematic involving the pop culture of the 1950's and 1960's Americana. The Rolling Stones described her as a 'Lounge singer'. She chose her musical identity as it reminded her of going to the sea side and also it sounded beautiful coming off the tip of the tongue. Her movie 'Hollywood and 'Movie music' have even been know to show elements of hip hop and rap. Lana' songs also link to various genres of baroque, rock and indie pop. Her musical influences are Elvis Presley, Antony and The Johnsons, Frank Sinatre, Eminem and Amy Winehouse. 



FKA Twig's music style is Catchy, Indie pop. Her music includes whispered tones and it has been compared to the work of Tricky. FKA's musical influences are Billy Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Marvin Gaye. She said her songs are not restricted to one specific music genre and can explore aspects of different music genres and sounds. Her sounds incorporate everyday sounds such as car alarms.



Florence and The Machine's music style is dark, robust and romantic, this genre is classical and art rock. Florence includes many of her feeling and emotions in her songs bringing passion to her music, envolving lyrics saying we are all dealing with 'love and death, time and pain, heaven and hell'. Her work as been compared to Kate Bush, Siouxsie Sioux and PJ Harvey. Florence's musical influence and hero is Grace Slick. 

Examples Of Other Texts:

I like the symmetrical title of V magazine and the fact it is transparent so the image isn't hidden. I might take this as inspiration and create a different look which draws your attention to the person and not drawing it away from the title. Also with these covers its all about the right pose for the right look and the right person, i may also want to use this idea when it comes to making my own magazine.



I like the colour schemes used in BAZAAR's magazine covers  and how they are all different sized images but all achieve a retro look. I may want to use these covers as inspiration using the retro clothing, hair, make up and colours. Also they all use serious, seductive facial expressions, which i might transfer to my own magazine.



I like the repetitive way that most of Interview magazines covers have the titles across the top, also the colours used are very basic but effective making the covers look simple and clean but effective. These covers focus on beauty weather its natural or different. I might take the simplicity and beauty from these covers and use it in my own magazine.



I like the peachy colours used in W magazines covers and there is also an intimate feeling either involving a man and a woman or a woman in revealing clothing. I may want to use the sense of intimacy in my own magazine, with either clothing or facial expression. Heavy lipstick will also give a seductive or important feel to the magazine.



I like the simple use of the title, image and a small other piece of text, this gives the audience few things to look at drawing their attention to the cover and keeping them interested. I might want to use this as inspiration by using an image that stands out and isn't lost behind large amounts of text however, makes them read the title and other simple text. I may also want my magazine to be simple but effective.