Allure 1 year
April 3, 2009 by Planning A Bridal Shower · Leave a Comment
Allure is the beauty expert. Every issue is full of celebrity tips and insider secrets from the pros, like what works overnight and what works for a lifetime. Editors pick their favorite new products and reveal what new styles really work for you.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Something for Women of All Ages
As a typical young female, I’ve read a lot of different magazines geared toward women. Most, in general, feature the same articles month after month, and therefore become repetitive and boring. Let’s face it: there is only so much you can take reading about “The Best Bedroom Moves” issue after issue. Allure, however, never seems dull or filled with useless amounts of recycled information.
I began subscribing to the magazine at age 18 (I’m 23 now) and have never been disappointed. Allure has articles for every age, and I find relevant information for my life, body, and health, and then I am able to find information that will interest and benefit my 50+ year old mother. Perhaps that is part of the appeal of the magazine: any age group can enjoy it. Not many magazines can say that.
Unlike many other female-geared magazines, Allure offers more than just underwear pictures and “how to please your man” articles. Each issue, Allure has an entire section dedicated to new health science discoveries, such as new updates about skin cancer and sleep problems. The magazine seems genuinely about women, beauty, and health, whereas other magazines make some feminists role their eyes (”how to please your man,” anyone?)
Like anything else, Allure has its downfalls. While I do appreciate the make-up, weightloss, and fashion tips, I still always feel that I can never quite live up to the expectation the magazine presents me. I’m a pretty girl in good physical health, and I still- at times- feel inadequate when reading the many awesome articles of this magazine.
Overall, I recommend Allure highly to women of all ages, shapes, and sizes. It contains more than just the bubbly sextalk of most female magazines, and therefore you get more zest for your money.
4 Stars Gave Allure as a Christmas gift
Since I gave this as a Christmas gift, I can’t really give a true review. But, I’m sure my grandaughter will love it throughout the year since it’s a gift that comes every month!
2 Stars Late shipment.
The magazine comes very late every month. For example you can see the August issue on sale everywhere in mid-July. But the August issue comes late August to subscribers. I wonder whether that’s the deal of subscription. Very disappointed.
1 Star allure is awful
I do not know what is more repulsive about this rag. The unreadable writing or all the photos of the models that look so thin, they must have gone on crash diets to look that way while dangering their own health in the process.
5 Stars love this magazine
I love allure. Great fashion advice and contests. The articles are pretty good. My subscription was suppose to start in September but I was happy to see my first issue in the mailbox last week. KEWL!
Allure 2 year
April 3, 2009 by Planning A Bridal Shower · Leave a Comment
Allure is the beauty expert. Every issue is full of celebrity tips and insider secrets from the pros, like what works overnight and what works for a lifetime. Editors pick their favorite new products and reveal what new styles really work for you. Your subscription includes the annual special issues: Makeovers and Best of Beauty.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Something for Women of All Ages
As a typical young female, I’ve read a lot of different magazines geared toward women. Most, in general, feature the same articles month after month, and therefore become repetitive and boring. Let’s face it: there is only so much you can take reading about “The Best Bedroom Moves” issue after issue. Allure, however, never seems dull or filled with useless amounts of recycled information.
I began subscribing to the magazine at age 18 (I’m 23 now) and have never been disappointed. Allure has articles for every age, and I find relevant information for my life, body, and health, and then I am able to find information that will interest and benefit my 50+ year old mother. Perhaps that is part of the appeal of the magazine: any age group can enjoy it. Not many magazines can say that.
Unlike many other female-geared magazines, Allure offers more than just underwear pictures and “how to please your man” articles. Each issue, Allure has an entire section dedicated to new health science discoveries, such as new updates about skin cancer and sleep problems. The magazine seems genuinely about women, beauty, and health, whereas other magazines make some feminists role their eyes (”how to please your man,” anyone?)
Like anything else, Allure has its downfalls. While I do appreciate the make-up, weightloss, and fashion tips, I still always feel that I can never quite live up to the expectation the magazine presents me. I’m a pretty girl in good physical health, and I still- at times- feel inadequate when reading the many awesome articles of this magazine.
Overall, I recommend Allure highly to women of all ages, shapes, and sizes. It contains more than just the bubbly sextalk of most female magazines, and therefore you get more zest for your money.
4 Stars Gave Allure as a Christmas gift
Since I gave this as a Christmas gift, I can’t really give a true review. But, I’m sure my grandaughter will love it throughout the year since it’s a gift that comes every month!
2 Stars Late shipment.
The magazine comes very late every month. For example you can see the August issue on sale everywhere in mid-July. But the August issue comes late August to subscribers. I wonder whether that’s the deal of subscription. Very disappointed.
1 Star allure is awful
I do not know what is more repulsive about this rag. The unreadable writing or all the photos of the models that look so thin, they must have gone on crash diets to look that way while dangering their own health in the process.
5 Stars love this magazine
I love allure. Great fashion advice and contests. The articles are pretty good. My subscription was suppose to start in September but I was happy to see my first issue in the mailbox last week. KEWL!
Martha Stewart Weddings
April 3, 2009 by Planning A Bridal Shower · Leave a Comment
Martha Stewart Weddings received the National Magazine Award for general excellence. Read up on ideas that will help you stay within your budget, guidelines to hiring a florist, and beauty tips for the big day. You will find in each issue a section of worksheets that will help you plan and organize the many vital details of your big day such as your guest list and the catering. The numerous pictures of cake designs and flower arrangements will allow you to see various assortments to decide which suits your taste the best. Readers will find the magazine helpful in choosing a wedding gown and accessories, as well as planning wedding events, such as showers, luncheons and the reception. Each issue is full of ideas for all the little details such as table centerpieces, wedding favors, stationery and invitations. The Ask Martha section gives you an opportunity to get all of your lingering questions answered.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great for DIY brides
I love this magazine because she shows you options of how to do things elegantly yourself, not pushing you to buy from websites or stores. Also the dress’s advertised and featured are very classy, you wont find the usual tacky bridal gowns that are splashed all over the pages of other magazines.
4 Stars Good
I like this magazine. It’s kind of pricey and has far too many ads, but…..all in all it’s a pretty good magazine. I especially like the articles and pictures on real weddings.
5 Stars love it!
Martha puts out the absolute best wedding magazine there is. It’s worth every penny, too bad there is only one issue per season. Being engaged one year left me only four issues before the wedding– so order early!
5 Stars It’s a good thing
Invaluable for the do-it-yourself bride who wants a hands-on wedding, or who just wants to save money (don’t we all!). From gowns to centerpieces, Martha shows you how to get that expensive designer look without the expensive designer price tags. Her signature taste and elegance are evident in every suggestion. Highly recommend
5 Stars The creme de la creme of wedding magazines
I’ve subscribed to a number of wedding magazines in the past, and Martha Stewart Weddings is my personal favorite. This magazine is classy and sharp and is for the bride who wants to add a distinguished and timeless flair to her wedding. Its great for brides on any budget because Martha Stewart has a hands-on approach to everything. This magazine doesn’t just show you beautiful favors and cakes, its tells you *step-by-step* how to make them yourself - and they are relatively simple and come out looking great. The advertisements featured, such as gowns, shoes, accessories, tuxedos and honeymoon destination, are all very attractive and well done. If you can’t afford designer couture this will give you a great idea how to imitate it - Martha Stewart herself made her own hat for her wedding, something that was unheard of for a rich socialite! Even if you’re on a tight budget, this magazine shows you that the phrase ‘inexpensive does not mean cheap’ is true.
This magazine makes a beautiful and thoughtful gift for any engaged woman or couple you know, and is indispensable if you’re planning a wedding yourself - I would give it more than five stars if I could!
Brides 1 year
April 3, 2009 by Planning A Bridal Shower · Leave a Comment
Who Reads Brides?
Brides is written for a woman engaged to be married. She comes to Brides for help and inspiration in creating a wedding that, while being uniquely about her and her fiance, will also delight her friends and family. She expects Brides to help her stay on budget as it walks her through the nuts and bolts of the wedding process, using timetables, dos and don’ts, checklists, and other user-friendly devices.
What You Can Expect in Each Issue:
Regular sections of Brides include:
- Fashion and Beauty: Runway bridal gowns paired with perfect accessories; dresses that fix specific figure flaws; new color combos for the bridal party; wedding-day beauty tips and tricks.
- Bridesmaids gifts under $50
- The 411: Wedding Planner basics.
- Stylish reception details
- Top event planner’s ideas and secrets
- Etiquette Police Q&A
- Reader roundup
- Quick Fixes to wedding emergencies
Feature Articles: Features often solve problems, including reining-in budgets, coping with guest lists, and personalizing every inch of the wedding day. Stories cover fashion, beauty, accessories, flowers, receptions, jewelry, real weddings, and honeymoons.
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Contributors:
Brides’ contributors are all experts in the world of weddings: celebrity event planners, A-list chefs, award-winning photographers, and top beauty stylists.
Magazine Layout
Brides aims for a clean, contemporary, and beautiful environment in which information is conveyed in a simple, reader-friendly manner.
Comparisons to Other Magazines
Brides is the authority, the bible, the magazine that America trusts to help a woman put together one of the most important days in her life. Brides created this magazine category, and sets the standard for bridal magazines.
Advertising
Jewelry, cosmetics, tableware, fragrance, stationery, small electronics, personal hygiene, footwear, travel, accessories, formalwear and bridal fashion.
Awards
Brides win design awards (SPG) on a regular basis, and its individual editors have won journalism awards in their markets, including travel, beauty, and features.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Informative
I just received my first magazine and it was full of helpful tips to create a beautiful wedding or party.
5 Stars Great Magazine
As with all Bridal magazines, this one is FULL of ads which can get a little bit old. But, aside from Martha Stewart Weddings, it seems to have the most variety from edition to edition. Definitely worth the subscription as opposed to Modern Bride.
5 Stars Enjoy every moment…
I enjoyed every moment of planning our big day. This magazine was packed full of good ideas and inspirational photos. It was always a joy to find the magazine in my mailbox.
Brides has many checklists/timelines to keep you on track in planning your big day. There are many ideas for any budget. Enjoy planning!
4 Stars Great Magazine!
I found this magazine to offer great ideas and show some great dresses and decorations. I really enjoy getting this magazine and would recommend it to any woman who is planning her wedding and looking for ideas!
2 Stars Not on time
I love the magazine I give it 5 stars. However, I have only gotten 1 magazine since I ordered 3 months ago and I’m still waiting for the rest. That’s why the rating went down.
Modern Bride 1 year
April 3, 2009 by Planning A Bridal Shower · Leave a Comment
Who Reads Modern Bride ?
The Modern Bride reader is a woman, on average 28 years old, who wants her day to be filled with creative, personal touches that speak to her and her groom. She is searching for a dream dress and fabulous reception ideas that break out of the cookie-cutter wedding mold.
What You Can Expect in Each Issue:
- Bride to Bride: One of our most popular columns, it poses sticky questions (such as “A close friend declined our wedding invitation with a lame excuse. I
