RIP CosmoGirl

Unfortunatley today's scoop isn't fashionable, flashy, or fun. It's not something that will inspire you or make you want to check out the latest styles, television shows or music.

With that said, I sadly learned today that CosmoGirl has folded. The last publication to be released will be the December 2008 issue. While CosmoGirl (part of Hearst Corporation) is not my favorite magazine, its sad to hear this news. (Remember middle school days when every girl went giddy over the "Eye Candy" tear out cards?) Upon receiving this information about CosmoGirl's end, I felt awful because I knew CosmoGirl had been trying to prevent this from happening. I learned from an inside source at the begining of the summer that CosmoGirl was "reinventing" itself for the September issue. This gossip excited me and I passed it around, anxious to see the upcoming issue. It would be a blend between Nylon and Teen Vogue I was told. I was thoroughly impressed when September came around. The new layout was captivating and creative. The magazine itself was bolder and more mature - a perfect makeover to the publication I presumed.

When I received this news about CosmoGirl, I also thought about my recent post "The Fashionista Diaries" (see below). In that show, the summer interns at Jane Magazine were relocated to CosmoGirl after Jane folded. Now CosmoGirl has taken the beating. This pattern should not neccessarily be attributed to the magazine industry, but rather stems from the ongoing problems with the economy. With so many publications all competing for subscribers, only the top can survive. As someone who is OBSESSED with magazines, I can sympathize. I want to enter into this industry, so unless you work for a magazine that is always flying off the shelves, it can be rough. With that said, the turnover rate is high allowing for lots of opportunities. People are constantly moving from one magazine to the next, seeing what other departments and jobs offerings are out there.

So support the magazine industry and CosmoGirl's last mark. Be sure to pick up the final issues of CosmoGirl next time you walk by the newstand or are in the supermarket. I know I sure will.

CosmoGirl subscribers, after December you will be provided with copies of Seventeen Magazine, its sister publication. And don't worry, cosmogirl.com is still alive and kickin'!