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Today I was also able to complete my article pages. I chose to incorporate the same border I used on the contents page in order to create a sense of cohesiveness. Furthermore, I made the background a pale blue color to match the sky in the first picture on the article, and chose to make the font black, since it's classic and simple. I made the article title a bigger font size than the actual article, as that's how most, if not all, magazine are. I also chose to make the name of the interviewee the largest to represent that she is the main point of discussion in the article. On the second page I chose a quote that Kailyn said and chose to enlarge and and place a picture next to it, similar to an article I saw in  InStyle magazine. This helps to draw attention to the importance of the quote, as well as show a picture of Kailyn dressed casually, which she explained during our interview is her favorite style. 

Today I completed my contents page. I chose to make the background a soft blush color to match the color of the text on the cover. I also decided to stick with the simplistic format for the contents as well, similar to magazine like Vogue, since that is the design I prefer. I also chose to make the page numbers bolder and in a different font, in order to distinguish them from the article title. I included another picture of my model, Kailyn, and placed it next to the section titled "On the Cover". I also inserted a picture of a highlighting makeup palette next to it's coordinating article, in order to reduce the amount of blank space. I chose to incorporate the section that displays the social media account (although they are fake), for the magazine in order to make it more applicable towards a younger reader, as well ad fill space that I was not using.

Today I completed my cover, which I am very happy with. I chose to make the picture of my model cover the entire page, and layer the text over it. I am choosing to stick with a simplistic design for my magazine, and that's the reason as to why there are no other pictures on the cover. The font was the same for the magazine title, and article titles, but I made the description of the cover article a different font to draw attention to it. Furthermore, I chose to make the page numbers a smaller font size, since the article title is more important.

Last Thursday, I took my friend downtown to three different locations and spent an hour at each one. I managed to capture several good pictures to use for my magazine. Also, I took pictures of products to be used on the contents page. I also included a picture of me holding the camera as a "behind the scenes" photo. All pictures were taken with my Canon Rebel t6 and I used a 50mm lens and a 350mm lens, and no pictures have been edited yet. Below are some of my best shots:

Today I contacted my friend who is an aspiring model, since we were not able to take pictures last week. However, she has told me that she is available this afternoon, so we are going to spend three hours-an hour at each location- and take photos for my magazine. I am sticking with the same locations: a coffee shop, roof top that is accessible by citizens, and side-streets that have beautiful scenery.

Today I decided to create a 90 page flat-plan for my magazine. I did this by using a template that I found online and inserting text boxes to write on top of it, and insert my own ideas. Moreover, I utilized a fashion magazine that I had available, in order to follow along with the placement of articles and advertisements (such as the cover story being located in the middle), which allowed me to create the most realistic flat-plan possible. Overall, I am pleases with how it turned out, and I believe that it appears authentic, but also contains original ideas.

Today in class, I have decided to develop question to ask my models after our photo-shoots. The questions include the following: 1. When did you become interested in fashion? 2. Do you think fashion is a tool for expression? 3. What is your go-to outfit? 4. Why do you think fashion is important? 5. What factors do you think your fashion sense is influenced by? (Ex. location, time of day, personal style) 6. What are your favorite fashion trends that have returned from past eras? 7. Who are your fashion icons?