Front cover Analysis

In the main image we can see that , Leona lewis has been chosen as the model for the front cover , being a successful winner of the well known television show X-Factor this will grab major media and public attention .  in this shot Leona is biting her thumb , this sort of gesture conotes a sexual nature, this also appeals to a male audience. Looking at her facial expression she is look directly at the camera , this creates the idea that she is looking out at her audience almost seducing them into the magazine. She is dressed in plain black with silver detail on the neckline , the simplicity of her clothing then brings the initial focus on her face and her facial expressions . 

Focusing on the mast head "BLENDER" it is a bright orange colour , which immediately grabs the audiences attention , it conotes a fun exciting feel to the magazine. The mast head is placed behind the main image , reenforcing the focus of the front cover to the main image .

The main cover line  'Leona Lewis' is in a bold font to make it stand out and obvious to the audience , the fact they have just used her name as the main cover line shows that she is the main focus of this particular issue of the magazine.

Looking at the additional cover lines such as ' Whats Perez shaving ? P96.' this kind of text is usually seen in gossip magazine and not music magazines which is a clever approach to try and sell the magazine