The airbrushed faces, the shocking news, and the melodramatic gossip are all looking out from the newsstand screaming, “Buy me! Read me!” Suddenly you’re stuck between Us Weekly and The New Yorker, standing there in the middle of Target wondering which one to choose.
Vanity Fair, the New Yorker, Newsweek, Vogue, InStyle, People, and the Economist are different magazines for different people. From fashion to politics, the nation’s newsstands have it covered.
But which magazines keep readers turning the pages?
Fashion equals obsession for most people. If you’re part of this majority, you might be cliché and only read Vogue. Yes, Vogue is the pride and joy of the fashion world but there are many other magazines that actually focus on fashion and not only advertisements.
InStyle magazine is the fashion expert on what’s “in” and what’s “out.” Following celebrities and the hottest trends, InStyle informs while making the reader feel a part of the fashion world.
But InStyle isn’t alone when it comes to following the hottest trends. Elle magazine informs readers about global affairs and news in addition to fashion faux pas.
And don’t forget about the hipster crowd. All those hipsters out there should be sure to subscribe to Nylon Magazine, which focuses on the trends in modern hipster life.
For those obsessed with politics and global affairs, instead of fashion, Newsweek and Time offer the eye-catching covers without the gossip. With glossy front covers unlike newspapers , both magazines have the advantage of grabbing a reader’s attention with catchy headlines and powerful photos. These magazines are reputable and focus on today’s issues, informing the reader with interesting perspectives and facts.
Even amid the reputable magazines in the grocery line, the tabloids often prove hard to resist. Don’t be embarrassed. You might even buy one. The tabloids are meant to grab your attention. Brangelina and Lady Gaga are splashed across the covers for a reason.
It’s hard to say that there are honest tabloids out there, but there are some tabloids that seem less “iffy” than others. For example, if the whole world was forced to buy a tabloid magazine, most would grab People over the Enquirer. There is one rule for buying a tabloid magazine: glossy pages over grainy paper pages, always.
Those glossy pages of magazines provide an escape. They’re short and simple and require no real commitment, unlike books. So go ahead, buy a magazine and escape.
Eva Bialobrzeski can be reached for comment at [email protected].