Double Page Spread Analysis 2

On the right is a double page spread from the magazine NME. The article is about Lily Allen who is an outgoing pop star who abides by her own rules. 
The first thing that strikes us is a floating quote which reads "People think I'm an attention seeker but I'm just honest". The typography looks like the letters have been cut out from all sorts of magazines. This suggests that Lily Allen is always in the public eye and always being shown in the tabloids. It also gives us an insight to her personality as she would not be in the newspaper for no reason. This could hint at the fact that she is very outgoing and is a rebellious character.
The background is plain white which attracts our attention to the only thing that is not black or white. Lily Allen is wearing a red and black stripped top to stand out from the background and put the attention on to her. It makes her look more important and outrageous. Lily Allen has tilted her head to the side almost to show some attitude which is supporting by her scruffy hair and eye make up. Lily Allen has her hands by her waist whilst staring at you with her dark beady eyes. Her posture and stance connote that she hasn't a care in the world and looks out for only herself. It comes off as this message is being aimed towards the reader due to the fact that she is staring at the reader. Lily Allen's dark eye liner hints at the fact that she is a rock artist which is shown through the dark colours she is wearing. She is wearing very little make up and jewellery unlike many other stars which makes her unique and gives makes her look simple.
The layout of the article is also simple as there is not too much going on. One picture, a floating quote and a article. The space is used up very wisely and all the attention is on Lily Allen. The article isn't too busy which plays to the advantage of the newspaper as they will think that it is not too much to read but at the same time, the floating quote keeps the reader enticed  and keeps it looking interesting. Due to the simpleness of the article it may be for a slightly older audience of about 20+.