Real - Magazine

Real magazine is aimed at the "stylish, thinking woman," so when seeing it in the supermarket I thought I'd give it a try (well who wouldn't want to be considered a "stylish, thinking woman", I thought I might get a few tips!) Real comes out fortnightly and costs £1, which I didn't think was bad. Other reviews have stated that this was pricy but when you work it out it's still cheaper than fashion mags such as vogue or cosmopolitan even when you buy two copies a month. THE COVER The cover of Real is always designed well, it usually features a 'pretty' woman and gives article teasers such as "I ... more

I’ve got into the habit of reading womens’ magazines only when I travel to London on the train, as I get so bored sitting still for an hour. I have got through quite a few in my time, Woman, Woman’s Own, Red, Cosmopolitan, New Woman, etc. and generally found them quite dull, but a way to pass the time. One time I picked up a copy of Real and I really (sorry, pun not intended) enjoyed it. Rather than being full of sex, articles about children/families, soaps or soppy romance short stories, here was a magazine that actually interested me! The next time I travelled to London, I actively looked ... more

Each week at the gym, I like to have a project. Not the “jog an extra mile” or “drag the body through 10 more stomach crunches”, kind mind you. Nope, it’s a reading project. I don’t have much time to read anymore, so whenever I do get the opportunity, I can usually be found with my nose in, well, something. At the end of last week, with 4 Blondes finished a few days earlier, I found myself pedalling away reading a magazine for a change. And that magazine, ladies and gentlemen, was Real. ** Audience ** As part of English at school, and of linguistics now, we ... more

I'm skint, as usual. My belt has no more notches for me to tighten. The bank manger is as sour faced as ever and my boyfriend very politely but firmly suggested I cut down on my magazine expenditure. "But wait!" I cried "How will I know if kitten heels or wedge heels are the must have Autumn shoe if I don't have Cosmopolitan to tell me?" My boyfriend walked away with a withering 'need I say more look' which I swear he picked up from his mother. Anyway, Im being good. I am not buying any magazines nor shoes for a while, or so I thought. It's a Tuesday afternoon, Im strolling back from an ... more

What is it? It’s a fortnightly magazine aimed at the 30 something female’s in this world. ** How much? £1 every two weeks. ** Easily Available? Very, always lots of copies around. ** Is there a subscription? Yes, it costs £13 for 13 issues. This includes packing and postage. Details from: 01795 414941 - subscription dept email real@galleon.co.uk ** Worth the effort? I would say yes. It’s quite a well-packed magazine (around 110 pages) and has loads of various topics and stories that cover a huge spectrum. The real life stories are quite thought provoking. For example in issue 8 there is a ... more