A New Addict Writes (Marie Claire)

Member Name: rose

Product:	Marie Claire
Date:	19/07/00 (11 review reads)
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Advantages: Mature, realistic, strikes a chord, varied, award-winning journalism

Disadvantages: too expensive? (but worth it, I think)

I have fallen in love. No, not with a shampoo, but with this fantastic mag, which I have been reading for only a few issues but have already become addicted. As a 17 year-old I guess I am probably one of the younger readers of Marie Claire, but it really does hit the spot for me. This is a refreshingly different, not at all frothy and very balanced woman's magazine that is mature in style and accurate in content. As a would-be women's magazine journalist, the features are an inspiration: a rare find if you consider some of the junk we are presented with today. The second issue I bought was a self-esteem special and I haven't felt so good about myself for a long time. At my age it is very easy to get caught up in the 'I-must-be-thin-to-be-of-value' way of thinking, with all these media images that are constantly and unrelentingly thrust in our faces. Marie Claire has declared it's intention to encourage feelings of self-worth that are so sadly lacking in many (especially women's)lives and, especially in this issue, taught me that to love and respect yourself is the first step towards happiness and a positive outlook.
Aside from this, a wide variety of issues are dealt with in an informative and evocative style, and real-life features (I especially enjoy those reporting on faraway cultures and women's issues) are nestled between relevant and enjoyable snippets of fashion, celebrity, health, career paths, travel and lots more besides.
This magazine really stands out in such a competitive industry, and is enjoyed by many thousands of women and for good reason. Seek out and enjoy 'the only glossy with brains'.

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