The use of endorsement has been used as the main front cover picture is of a famous band, as well as the other celebrities pictures which will encourage the target audience to buy the magazine.
The fact that all the band members are smiling and not doing a serious pose show that the magazine is quite fun.
The colour scheme is mainly pink showing that it is more aimed at girls. 'The Wanted!' is written in a pink font but with a yellow box behind it making it stand out more than the other articles, this is to show that this is the main article which will make the audience decide whether they want to buy it or not. It is also bold and bright which will easily catch the audience attention.
The actual layout of the magazine is very busy, there is hardly any of the background showing because of all the pictures and article headings. I think this shows that it is defiantly for a younger target audience compared to the magazines which are aimed at the older target audience as they seem to be more minimalistic.
The articles definitely show that it is aimed for the target audience, for example 'Lush lads stripped' and 'Personality or Looks, what boys really go for!' these types of articles wouldn't really be seen on any other magazine apart from a young girls magazine. This magazine will appeal to the target audience because the can relate to it.
The lure of a competition 'Win a pop star weekend in London' will also appeal to the target audience.
Unless you didn't know what the magazine was from the logo, the title is fairly covered up with only 'top' that can be seen, however this shouldn't make to much of a difference as the logo is fairly recognisable.
Mode of address is informal as words like 'OMG' are used which wouldnt be used on a magazine for the older audience.
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