Bliss is a British girl's magazine aimed at teenagers between the ages of 13 - 17 I would say.The magazine is published monthly and is available in most newsagents and supermarkets. The current price of the magazine is £2.30 which is similar to other teenage magazines such as Sugar.
* What is Bliss about *
Bliss has many features such as fashion , celebs , problems , competitions , beauty , entertainment and lads just to name a few.
I am going to review the current issue of Bliss (December 2007).
* Cover *
Nicole Scherzinger ( lead singer of the PussyCat Dolls and now solo star) is on the front cover. Each issue features a celebrity on the cover (usually women/girls , however occasionally a male celeb is featured for example Zac Efron.
*Your Space *
This is the letters page where reader's can write in. This page also features "This month..." with upcoming events such as "BBC Good Food Show" and " Birthday Boys" where male celebs' birthdays are announced. Results of voting polls are featured on this page.Such polls include "would you ever lie to your parents" and "Dog or Mog ? ".
* You Did WHAT ? *
This page features readers embaressing moments.There are approx five stories printed per issue.On this page
there is a celeb with an embarressing (excuse the spelling) pictured. This issue it's Rihanna with a picture of her performing and her boobs nearly falling out , along with the quote " Who stole the t*t tape ? I can't hold these puppies in forever! " If your story is printed you win a goodie bag.
* Celeb *
There is an interview with a celebrity each issue.The interview is with the celeb featured on the cover.This issue is Nicole from the PussyCat Dolls.Here she talks about when she was a teen.This is an interesting read because you'd think all the boys would have been after her when she was a teen but they weren't because she was so shy.This interview takes up four pages along with pictures of Nicole.
* Hot Gossip *
This is all about celebrities. Such things include who wore what and photos of celebs out and about
* News In Briefs *
This page features five teenage boys in 'briefs' (boxershorts) who share their views on the latest news such as the northern rock crisis and recycling.This is good because it makes serious stuff more interesting.
* Sophie Price *
This is Katie Price (Jordan's) younger sister.She has her own page in the magazine.Here she discusses what she's been up to this month.She has a lot of holidays...If I remember right she's had three holidays this year (Australia , Caribbean , Dubai) but I'm sure there's been more! There's a bubble with the title "Ask Sophie" , where she answers a readers problem.She also says what she thinks is hot and what's not at the moment such as a fashion accessory.
* Horoscope *
There are two pages dedicated to horoscopes in Bliss.An example of a horoscope is :
Aquarius : Kepp your chin up Aquarius! Your'e feeling like the only one without romance in your life right now, but be patient because someone special is just around that corner , so hang in there! "
If he's an Aquarius : Money's tight for him this mont , so if he seems distant it's just because he's worried about cash.Don't expect any expensive treats.
Knuckle Down : 28th Novemeber Follow : Your heart.You've been waiting for this for ages , so let your heart lead the way.
One thing I dislike about the horoscopes in Bliss is that they're for the whole month.Other magazines such as Sugar magazine have day by day horoscopes which I find is more interesting.
* In Next Month's Bliss *
Here it tells you what will be in the next issue of Bliss such as " Free pineapple Bag " and "Hot celeb goss! ". It also tells you when the next issue is out to buy.
* VIP pass *
Here is goes behind the scences at a for example photoshoot or tv show with a celeb/celebs. This month features sister-act Aly and AJ.
* True Lives *
Here readers share their real life dramatic stories for example this issue it's " Bullies Drove Me To Attempt Suicide" and "Attacked In My Own Home". This month there is a bullying page with helplines and tips if your being bullied.There is an interview with Shayne Ward because he is the face of the campaign.
* Quiz Fix *
This page has features such as 'What's your animal instict" where you have to pick an animal to reveal what your animal instict is. There is also puzzles on here such as wordsearches and a competition such as " Win Tickets To See The X Factor ".
* Fashion *
Fashion plays a big part in Bliss.This section features what to buy along with how to dress like your favourite star.This is my least favourite section of the magazine because they tend to feature clothes I wouldn't wear.However items featured are at affordable prices because it means that Bliss readers can afford them.
* Boot Call *
Here is where you can win prizes.Such prizes include hair straightners and clothes.To enter you have to call a number.You can also enter competitions for free on the magazine's website : www.mybliss.co.uk
Beings as Christmas is approaching and it's the December issue ,the Bliss team have put together gift ideas. There is double pages with pictures of presents for each person.For example "Something for Mum" and " Something For Your Friend" which I think is helpful as it gives you an idea as to what kind of present that type of person is likely to like.The items featured are also affordable.
* Offers *
Each Bliss features offers such as " 20 % off at Claires Accessories " . This is good because it's a shop teens shop at.
* Fast Fixes *
These are features such as "Bag A Boy In Your Lunch Time " . These features are interesting and helpful. There are different fixes such as " Love Fix " and "Cash fix" where they give tips on how to get that boy and how to earn extra cash for example.
* Problem pages *
Each issue there are six agony aunts/uncles. Tina Radziszewiz is the regular 'Love Guru' she gives her advice on relationships. Andrea Scherzer gives advice on life problems. Mathew Whyman gives advice on boys from a boy's point of view.Dr Jane Gilbert is a qualified doctor and gives advice on body problems. There is usually a guest guru ( this issuye is the sheilas off the sheila's wheels advert) and a reader guru.
* The Guide *
This part of the magazine gives info on new albums out , new singles , films , dvds and books.It also includes interviews with celebs such as Leona Lewis and Richard Fleeshman.I'm not too keen on this part because I always know about the albums and stuff before reading the magazine.
* Adverts *
There are many adverts featured in Bliss , such as " clear complexion" products and Coleen Mcloughlin's fragrance.
* Website *
Bliss magazine has it's own website : www.mybliss.co.uk The website features celeb gossip and is updated everyday.You can also enter competitions on the site for free.I like this website because it's fun and gives me a quick update.However one thing I dislike about the webiste is the fact that it takes too long to load which is a shame because usually after a while of waiting for it to load I decide I can't be bothered with it and click off.
Each issue of Bliss comes with a Free Gift such as make up or a bag. Sometimes the gifts are good other times they're not and so I throw them away.
* My Opinion Of Bliss *
Bliss is one of my favourite magazines. My favourite features are : Interviews with celebs ,News in Briefs and Sophie Price's column.I dislike the fashion pages because I think there is too much fashion in the magazine.Another dislike of mine is that the magazine comes in a big plastic bag which I find embaressing because it makes the magazine look childish rather than looking like a teen magazine.I think Bliss is a good affordable price.I give Bliss a 8 / 10
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