Magazine deconstruction

The masthead 'Rolling Stone' is partially covered by the main image of Rihanna; the magazine can afford to do this as they are well known and established, so the public will automatically recognise the magazine in the shops.
The date, price, issue number and website url is printed above the masthead; this allows customers/audience to find the magazine online, or buy at the shops, maybe at a later date to when it was published.
The main image is of Rihanna in a mid close-up shot, so she fills 2/3 of the page. She is staring straight out to the audience, pulling them in, wanting them to read the magazine. The short denim shorts that Rihanna is wearing, alongside her seductive facial expression, connote sexuality, and is used to aim for an audience that is more male dominated. Her bright red hair could connote fire, that she is quite fiery/feisty, which then links back into the sexuality.
The cover line or main story is dominated by Rihanna's life of sexting, bad boys and attraction to the darkside, connoting sexuality and a dangerous lifestyle.
Four sub-lines/cover lines are shown on the left hand side of the page, which is the side that is usually on view on shop shelves. This allows the audience to see what is included inside the magazine, and inform them on what the article is on.
The black font stands out against the creams in the background, catching the audiences eye, making them pick it up and read it. The red font of the masthead is typical of the Rolling Stone magazine, as it is part of their magazine's housestyle, which makes the magazine recognisable.