There seems to be countless new women's magazines coming out each year, add that to the numerous magazines already on the market, and how do you decide which ones are the best value for your money? Considering that each month women can spend upwards of $20, which can total over $240 a year, choosing magazines that are worth your money is important. Many of the women's magazines are geared towards a certain market segment of women, be sure to purchase magazines that are not just for women but geared towards your demographic as well. If you are a teenager there are a number of magazines that you might enjoy. Up until about seven years ago, Seventeen and YM were the main ones in your category. Now, luckily for you, there is a surge of new teen magazines. Two of the most popular are Teen People and Teen Vogue. If you're not looking for advice on a relationship, Teen People might be your style. It has articles and photos on fashion and celebrities. Fashion conscious teens will probably love Teen Vogue. It features all the hottest new looks for every season. These magazines are also good if you are in your late teens. What is considered the must-have magazines for young 20- something women is definitely Cosmopolitan. This magazine offers fashion advice, relationship advice, and a good dose of gossip for the 20-something party set. A great read from front to back, Cosmo will keep you entertained and offers practical fashion advice. Jane is another great magazine for young women. It is considered to be a slightly more alternative magazine and focuses more on fashion and the strange side of celebrities. The articles are fresh and interesting, and the book and music reviews are a great way to find some unique stuff. Mademoiselle is another popular women magazine that has great articles and fashion spreads and advice. Glamour is probably the perfect magazine for professional women in their late 20's. They write about worldwide women's issues, and the hippest yet practical fashion advice. In Style is a great blend of the hip, trendy and classical styles, from the hottest designers. Vogue is still the definitive fashion magazine. Most of us can't afford the couture collections, but it is so much fun to see what stunning, trendy and pricey frocks are walking down the runway this season. If you love to see what the world's most intriguing designers are up to, then this is the magazine for you. There are many more women's magazines available. Some offer excellent practical advice, and others are just fun to look at. The newsstand price can seem very expensive for some magazines, but if you read it on a monthly basis consider getting a subscription. Most magazines have offers that, in some cases, will save you up to 50% if you purchase a year subscription. Magazine subscriptions also make excellent gifts for that hard to buy for friend who seems to have everything.
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