Seventeen

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Product Description

Seventeen is a general service magazine for young women emphasizing fashion, beauty and lifestyle information, including health, food, careers, relationships, sports and entertainment.

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Seventeen magazine is one of the leading teen magazines on the market. It includes everything today's teens need to know about the latest fashion and beauty trends, hot celebrity gossip, tips on managing their love lives, and helpful advice about surviving the transition from high school to college.

Every issue of Seventeen magazine is a miniature guide to life, full of engaging articles on everything from pressing social issues and world news to expert advice on finding the perfect prom dress. Articles on physical fitness, mental health, and relationships are also regular features. Modern teenagers have a wide range of interests, so the editors of Seventeen strive to publish something for everyone in each issue.

Seventeen magazine also features how-to articles with easy-to-follow directions that teach readers how to craft the perfect hairstyle, expertly apply their makeup, sculpt perfect six-pack abs, or plan a romantic date. Beautiful photos and clear illustrations make the directions easy to follow and fun to learn, but most importantly, they leave readers with exactly the results they desire.

Seventeen magazine is also full of fun articles, games, and quizzes about the lighter side of life. Regular features include horoscopes, reader letters and embarrassing stories, party planning ideas, and interior design tips. Subscribers will have lots of fun playing games and comparing horoscope and quiz results with their friends.

A subscription to Seventeen magazine empowers teens with all of the information they need to stay happy, healthy, and fashionable.

Product Details

• Format: Magazine
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Publisher: Hearst Magazines
• ASIN: B001THPA30
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (336 customer reviews)
This magazine subscription is provided by Hearst Magazines

Top Customer Reviews

168 of 188 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Be very cautious! January 30, 2010

By A. Hooks

Subscription Term Name:2 year auto-renewal|Verified Purchase

I decided to get this for my daughter who is twelve after reading reviews from other customers saying it was pretty much fashion, hair, and makeup because there are so few options for a tween girl. She has outgrown the American Girl magazines at this point and wanted something a little more mature, but I didn't expect it to be so mature!

I had this magazine as a teen and really liked it. For the most part, the reviews were right. My daughter looks at the hair styles and clothes and might read an article or two, but one thing has really changed! Luckily I looked through the magazine before I gave it to her because there were all kinds of questions about sex in one article. The questions consisted of where to find the "g-spot" and if you were still a virgin after anal sex! That definitely wasn't in there when I once read this magazine.

I understand it's called Seventeen for a reason, but I just wish someone had informed me of the sexual nature some of the articles may have before I ordered it. So,I now just go through the magazines before she sees them and tear out anything she shouldn't be reading. She gets the censored version.

40 of 43 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This magazine is GREAT, period. September 15, 2006

A Kid's Review

Subscription Term Name:1 year

I am 13, and I know I am young, but I am becoming curious of many different things and am changing in so many ways now. Seventeen is one of the magazines that really affects my life. This magazine is very resourceful and also fun. One thing to say, there isn't that much bad information that kids shouldn't be reading, but parents, I do advise that you review the magazine before letting your child read it. They have the fashion section, where not just one body type is included, but all body types and they have tons of different styles. They have great style tips too which I bet you'll like. They also have the beauty section which has tips on how to apply your makeup, and they have a wide variety of different makeup looks, so you're not stuck with the one look that has too much makeup on. They have the feature articles, which are both fun and informing. Time to time, they'll have an article on sex (just to say that to people who won't want to be reading that). They have many other things in the magazine like Tramarama which is embarassing stories, 17 Mission, which is an article that gets the attention of the reader to focus on everyday problems, like global warming or breast cancer. I hope you enjoyed this review as much as I love the magazine, but the only way you can really tell if you like the magazine is to just go check it out at your local grociery store or bookstore.

81 of 96 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Message To Parents December 31, 2005

By Juliet

Subscription Term Name:1 year

I think that Seventeen is an excellent magazine for teenagers. The health section is great, fashion tips are fabulous, and anything that happens to be about sex is informative.

Sex Articles: Come on people, if you want to keep your daughters away from this stuff they might as well live in a convent. Your daughters are going to know way more than you think and better they hear it from some place that gives them the truth and not from a friend who means well but just doesn't know anything. Sure, there is nothing that says "DON'T HAVE SEX" but it gives girls what they need to hear and then your parenting will decide when and what they do.

Health: These days there isn't a girl around who doesn't want to be stick thin. It isn't their fault, it's the media. The good thing about Seventeen is that it shows girls instead of how to loose weight, how to be healthy. They have great food ideas, exersize plans and an over all healthy attitude towards weight loss and body image.

Fashion: Seventeen has one of the best fashion sections out of all of the teen magazines. Yeah, it is fun to see the occasional Chanel or Marc Jacobs outfit in a magazine but not when it plasters the pages. Seventeen suggests affordable outfit ideas from drop-dead-gorgeous sling backs to don't-you-wish-you-knew-me jeans. Their "Splurge" outfits are just the right amount of occasional fantasy.

Fun: They've got their share of cutesy quizzes and embarrassing stories because they realize that teens aren't adults and they still need a little childish fun. There are decoration tips, organization advice and some of the best stress reliever ideas I've ever seen.

Note: They do have a regular article called "17 Real Life" which is usually okay with the occasional disturbing story. However, they do have a "17 Warning" on the bad ones and you could simply request that your daughter, if she's young, not read those. I highly suggest this magazine.

To those who say that this magazine is mindless and turns your daughters into airheads I suggest you hear me out. Nothing turns your daughter into an "airhead." Perhaps an unhealthy dose of magazine reading and web surfing will make them slightly superfical but it is just a phase and will pass guaranteed. However, a monthly fashion magazine does not melt the brain nor fry brain cells. In fact, it probably does more good than it does damage.

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40 of 47 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Await it every month... November 24, 2001

By Nicole Alger VINE VOICE

Subscription Term Name:1 year

I've been getting this magazine since before I was 17. I was at my grandmother's house for some holiday, and my cousin was flipping through old issues of Seventeen. I decided that I wanted a subscription that day, and I've been getting them since, saving every single issue (or trying!), and loving that I always get at least one piece of mail a month. Now I am 21, and I can't make myself quit my Seventeen. I don't really know why. I just personally love the magazine, and, sure, there are some issues where I don't read as much as I wish I could. But I probably will continue Seventeen for a lot longer. If anything, it is a nice trip down memory lane to look in an old Seventeen (from 1995) and read about old movies, old stars and old clothes. Almost like reading an old yearbook.
For any teen wanting a great magazine, I would definately recommend this one. It is fun, helpful and addicting.