(here I am indulging in trashy gossip mags)
For the longest time, I considered myself a magazine junkie. And, I still enjoy reading magazines in the evening while the TV is playing in the background. It brings me back to a simpler time, and it’s nice to just… read.. something I rarely do when I’m working on the internet and finding myself working on 5 things at the same time: answering emails, writing posts, twittering, reading blogs, looking at kittens. I guess doing two things is downright relaxing!
We all know that the print business is undergoing some changes… and this isn’t going to be a post about that, because I can talk about it for ages. What this post is about, is the publishers are keying into custom subscription services like Maghound where you can pay a monthly fee (plans start at $4.95/month for three magazines) and select which magazines you want. Unlike regular subscriptions, you can swap out whenever you want, like tired of Elle? Go for Nylon? Or Real Living? Cat Fancy?
How to Enter:
Visit Maghound.com and tell me which 3 magazines you would like to subscribe to by Friday, September 4th, the Winners will be announced on September 8th. Winners will actually subscribe with the account set up for them upon winning. The 3 magazines you choose (or suggest) now are just for entry purposes…
Second Chance to enter…
Personally, I noticed a few magazines they could add to their fashion and style… which magazines would you be interested in subscribing to that aren’t listed in Maghound? I’ll take that as an entry too!
Third Chance to enter…
Follow me on Twitter and ReTweet (RT) the following message:
RT @thecoveted I want to win a FREE one year subscription to Maghound Magazine Membership Service! http://twurl.nl/0ix82b
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P.S.S. I totally stole this pose from Mademoiselle Robot… I hope she doesn’t mind
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Sounds like a cool service! I would pick Instyle, Nylon and Elle.
I wish they offered more international magazines or my mom’s favourite magazine, Cowboys and Indians.
I will retweet!
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We like Runners World, InStyle, and Nylon for sure! Thanks for suggesting this site- it’s awesome.
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I can’t believe that they don’t have SHAPE magazine. I would definitely recommend that one!
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these may become the all- around favorite but it would be Instyle, Elle and Nylon! Hi, I’m Bree and I’m a magazine addict.
My 3 would be: 1. Nylon, 2. InStyle and 3. Travel & Leisure.
Thank you Jennine, for the opportunity
I noticed that they don’t have Spin magazine or Rolling Stone magazine listed. *frowny face*
oooh, are you going to get your old kitties back?
I went on a mag diet over a year ago and purposely did not renew ANY of the numerous subscriptions I held… even vogue! partly for economical reasons, and partly recycling reasons… Now they’ve all run out and I thumb through them at the grocery store lost in the pretty glossy pages like a former junkie. of the ones they currently offer my top 3 would be Marie Claire (Nina Garcia moved there from Elle), Real Simple and ReadyMade. My wish list would be British Vogue, British Glamour and British anything else!
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i would pick nylon, Elle & cosmopolitan
but if I could have chosen any magazine, I would have been for teen vogue..
Real Simple, Nylon and ReadyMade.
But I would really like to also see Bust, Vogue and Harpers Bazaar on there too.
Thanks for this contest! I had never heard of Maghound.
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I would subscribe to Newsweek, Marie Claire, and InStyle!
I already follow you on Twitter and about to RT your message
Do you have to be a US Resident to win?
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i was very sorry not see W magazine…. this is by far my favorite one. I also missed Paper on the list….. but from what they have i would mos def take Nylon and Elle.
Are you even wearing pants?!? Scandalous! (ie Sessy)
I’d subscribe to: In Style (which I’ve been reading for probably half my life), Nylon (since they gypped me from my free subscription from UO & only give it to me electronically now. lame.), and Ready Made! Or maybe Cat Fancy…. with me you can never tell, can you??
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I would go straight to Elle, Nylon and the not so obvious choice: Young Rider, so I could read more about horses and show jump. lovely!
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ok, first entry i would choose marie claire, elle and nylon! x
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I would also like to see them have vogue, pop, bloom and in fashion!
It would have to be Nylon, Glamour and Marie Claire - LOVE this site!
Beth
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I’d love to get Nylon, Glamour and Elle - American magazines are so hard to get over here! Shame there’s no Vogue or Pop though.
Beth
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I would subscribe to Nylon (I used to, once, but let it lapse!), Real Simple, and Elle. (I’d also pick ReadyMade, but I think my old roommate never switched over her subscription to her new address — lucky me!)
Alas, I don’t see Lucky, V (another subscription I let lapse), or Vogue!
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Ooo it’s like Netflix for magazines! I like it!
I’d love to read People, Cosmo, and People Stylewatch. Thanks so much! -Michelle, blogattoday[-at]gmaildotcom
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Hello!
I would choose Nylon, Elle and Marie Claire!
Cheers!
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Plenty of mags they should add: Vogue, Paste, Bust and - if fantasyland - frankie and Lula.
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What a cool concept to subscribe monthly! I think my 3 picks would be ReadyMade, Nylon and Eating Well. I’m kinda disappointed they don’t have a better selection of automotive magazines; a good, import or hot rod magazine available for the subscription service would be awesome.
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I consider myself a magazine junkie as well! My top three picks would be: Lula, Dujour, and V Magazine.
Of course, I love Elle and Nylon as much as the next girl! <3 xoxo
marie claire, readymade, and martha stewart weddings!
I would definitely get:
INSTYLE
People
People Style Watch
If they had the sub I would get W, Vogue, or Interview
Please enter me!
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It’s like the Netflix for Mags! (Only you don’t have to return them!) I would subscribe to Elle Decor, Nylon (if I weren’t subscribed already), and Time(Style & Design) if they ever got it.
I would for sure subscribe to Nylon (my subscription ended!), Body + Soul (I loveee their ideas on how to live more ‘naturally’), and Elle.
I definitely would recommend them carrying Vogue Paris, Numero, and V. Those are my three favorites!
Great contest
I would subscribe to National Geographic, Complex, and Nylon.
I wish they’d carry Vogue and GQ.
Great idea!
I would get: Real Simple, Marie Claire, and Cooking Light.
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Ooooohhhh I love magazines.
One of my fave past times is sitting on the couch with a cup of tea and flipping through! I already subscribe to NY Mag and Real Simple and plan to keep that, so I would ask for
- Elle
- NYLON
- InStyle
I suggest that they add:
- W Magazine
- Lula
- Russh
- Vogue (all countries!)
ok. i switch. or i add? I want marie claire too!
Forgot Nina Garcia had moved there until I kept reading the other comments… thanks Tina!!
I love reading magazines and I also use them for my writing business too.
Magazines I would like to win are:
Whole Living’s Body+Soul
Essence
Writer’s Digest
Thank you!
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I’d subscribe to Black Belt (cause I am one), Organic Gardening, and Elle … till I decided to swap one out for something else. What a cool service!
I wish they’d add Reason (I know, kinda odd, but a family favorite here.)
Love this service! I want Elle, Glamour and Nylon.
I imagine this is only open to US readers, but they should invent this for the UK. I get excited enough about my Elle coming, a whole stack of magazine might make me blow a gasket.
I can see why everyone is saying Elle, Nylon, Instyle as there isn’t much choice there and that’s what I’d go for. No Vogue! I’d add international mags like Lula, Pop, all the British fash mags as lots of US readers would like a cheaper way to buy them. I’d pay extra on top of the set fee.
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From the selection I would choose Elle, Marie Claire and Nylon.
I would deffinitely suggest adding W, which is the best, and also Vogue.
oh my goodness how awesome! keep them coming… i’m also surprised by the absense of vogue and W (which I really love….) but imported mags would be great.
Cosmo, Seventeen (what?!), and Writer’s Digest.
AHHH! This is perfect! I oftentimes buy magazines but don’t subscribe because I already have too many subscriptions AND only a few issues out of a whole year’s subscription are true keepers.
I don’t think I’ll qualify if I mention only two magazines I’m willing to subscribe to through this service (Elle and New York Magazine puts out a few nice issues every year). If Vogue US was in there (there are only like two issues every year that I would throw out or re-sell) or some international fashion magazines, I would totally subscribe to maghound!
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hey, first I’d just like to say that I love this blog and think that it is very cool and useful, so thanks.
The three magazines I would choose would be 1)Nylon 2)Cosmopolitan 3)Vogue (British if possible but since they don’t have any vogues i guess not lol)
thanks again
Such a great idea! I’d definitely sign up for Dwell, Real Simple, and maybe Discover for Mr. Unreliable…if he’s nice! If not, Elle Decor for me - I can’t get enough of home & interiors mags!
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Cool idea for a site, indeed.
Based on the current selection, I’d go for Elle, New York Magazine, and Marie Claire.
As for mags they should ad? Well, Vogue obviously. W, Teen Vogue, The New Yorker, The Economist, and Art Forum.
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From the current selection, I would choose….
Fast Company(cause I’m a nerd)
Consumer Reports (did I mention what a nerd I am!?)
and either Maxim for my DH
or Baseball Digest for my Brother
(just to be nice and share like my mom taught me).
This really seems like a great service, simply for the ease of managing subscriptions in one place.
I would love to see them add the magazine, ‘All You’.
It has great organization tips for the home, recipes and a slew of coupons(of course, my FAV)…which really helps me run my household. Currently I buy them at the store, but it would be nice to have at least 2 copies delivered each month. The double copies would be for the double coupons.
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Based on selection-Glamour, Elle, Elle Decor.
I’d wish they’d add some international magazines (JJ, Vivi, French Vogue, etc.).
What a neat idea! I usually end up continuing my subscriptions even when I’m sick of the magazine’s content. That never happens with Cat Fancy of course.
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