Platinum is the magazine for women in the prime of their lives - and having the time of their lives, too. Platinum is for those women who are up-to-date in both style and attitude and interested in exploring the world around them. In the pages of Platinum, readers will find everything from in-depth reads to the latest from the world of well-being. Platinum magazine inspires you to live your best possible life with fun-loving, informative, uplifting, and motivational articles and features inside every issue. Rekindle your confidence with expert beauty, skincare, and fashion advice, learn how to curb your financial worries, maintain your fitness goals and so much more with Platinum as your ultimate lifestyle guide. Platinum magazine encourages you to try new styles, recipes, exercises plus much more and pushes you outside of your comfort so that you can make the most of your life and celebrate the incredible woman that you are every day. Discover the lifestyle magazine that is redefining the lives of women aged 55 and over and start living your best and most fabulous life every day.
‘It’s time to do what YOU want’ • There comes a point in life when you realise that the rules you’ve been faithfully following for years were never yours in the first place.
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MOST WANTED • Get sporty smart! Elevated sportswear is the new smart casual.
‘Happiness is living an authentic life’ • Dame Meera Syal has rewritten the rules for women on stage and screen. Now, she shares with Platinum the lessons she’s learned from her new memoir about living your truth and what really matters.
ADELE PARKS Tender tales and tense thrillers • Our Book Editor shares her new favourites.
BOOK CLUB • Darker evenings, a gripping read and a few people you genuinely enjoy talking to: November may be the perfect month to start a book club. Our latest pick is Eyes on You by Platinum’s Book Editor and bestselling author Adele Parks MBE.
Linwood Barclay • The bestselling thriller writer talks nightmares, fatherhood, cherished memories, and following your own path.
DONNA ASHWORTH Feeling overwhelmed? • Don’t panic, says our star columnist. When everything feels too big, go little.
FASHION • With your personal stylist, Nicky Hambleton-Jones
Satin state of mind • Nicky Hambleton-Jones on the luxury trouser update you never knew you needed... until now.
Weekend ready • Let’s put the joy back into your weekend wardrobe.
Dear Nicky... ‘I need help finding an outfit for my son’s wedding’ • This month, Nicky helps reader Carol Ford, 64, step outside her comfort zone, embrace her feminine side and rediscover her confidence in front of the camera.
‘Confidence doesn’t have to be complicated’ • Meet Annie Chung, 59, an image consultant and content creator with a passion for helping women feel confident and stylish.
BEAUTY • With star make-up artist, Dottie Monaghan
Is K-beauty worth the hype? • Korean beauty is everywhere, but is it clever skincare or clever marketing? Dottie Monaghan explores the trend.
Sofwave: is ultrasound the answer to non-surgical skin tightening? • Can ultrasound really lift and tighten ageing skin without surgery? Nicky Hambleton-Jones puts Sofwave to the test.
WIN! An overnight stay at The Adria, South Kensington • Enjoy a taste of London luxury, including afternoon tea, with shopping, sights and a five-star welcome.
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HEALTH • Wellbeing wisdom with Health Editor Rachel Dobson
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His health, my problem? • Rachel Dobson wonders how she became her husband’s unofficial health secretary – and whether keeping...