HeadingThe name of the magazine is very eye-catching due to the contrast of the bold red square to the light white letter. It will grab the attention of the reader straight away as it’s very big. The use of a letter for the name will appeal to audiences as it makes it more memorable.

Main ImageThe main image has a big impact on the reader as it’s quite different to other cover images. The pose used is very seductive and will appeal more to male audiences or big fans of Cheryl. Bright red lipstick has intentionally been used to draw the reader’s attention to her lips emphasising the seductiveness of the image. The water dripping over her like rain will appeal to audiences as this is something different and creative about a cover image. It’s also used to make Cheryl look more sexy.

Main storyThe main story is very eye-catching due to the use of the colour scheme and the size of the text. The text has been shaped like a pyramid so that the words get bigger towards the bottom, this would grab the reader’s attention as they’ll notice the image then the words underneath it. The use of red and white makes the words stand out against the black of Cheryl’s hair and clothes grabbing the reader’s attention even more.

Colour SchemeThe colour scheme of red, black and white is very effective as it makes the magazine look more professional. Many other magazines use this colour scheme so it would appeal to the target audience as it’s something familiar, which through my research I found most people like. The colours red and black are also colours associated with sexiness and seductiveness so this relates to the image and gives the magazine a more seductive look altogether.

StoriesThe stories have been strategically placed around the side of the front cover so as to not overlap the main image too much. The use of the colours red and white from the colour scheme make the stories stand out against the dark background. The fact that different text sizes have been used for the story on the right side makes the magazine and the story look more exciting and interesting.