This article is from NME magazine.
A large image of the artists has been placed on one page, automatically bringing it into focus. Lilly Allen is wearing heavy dark make-up, complimented by a jet-black funky hairstyle enhancing the punk/rock culture. Similarly, mise-en-scene has cleverly been manipulated to depict a more edgy image which lacks femininity, and also initiates rebellious traits. She is wearing limited jewellery and a casual plaid shirt which is not fitted an so intentionally does not accentuate her assets, which would usually be a style adopted by young girls to appear sensual and provocative. I believe that this has intentionally been done to portray her simplicity which is then reinforced through the floating quotes as she implies that she is not an attention seeker, she is simply ''just honest''; this direct and blunt attitude corresponds with the attitude conveyed by her style and posture. It is interesting to note that although she claims to not be an attention seeker, her 'goth/punk' appearance is generally adopted by individualistic people who aim not to conform to social norms, therefore wanting to stand out from the crowd, ultimately contradicting her statement. This floating quote has been enlarged and so instantly draws readers into the context of the article, providing them with an immediate insight as to what the article will be about. Moreover, the form of the text communicates an ambiguous yet mysterious sense as it is similar to that of newspaper clippings stereotypically used by criminals,instanly alluding to the idea that the artist is slightly odd in her approach to situations. Furthermore, I think that the article is aimed at readers within the age bracket of 17-24.
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