Platinum

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.

Editor’s welcome

Our experts • Each month, our team of experts share their wealth of knowledge, from fashion and beauty to health and wellbeing.

Platinum

Have your say… • Thanks for writing in to share feedback on the magazine. Here’s a selection of your letters this month. Email your thoughts to us at platinum.letters@kelsey.co.uk.

STAYING IN GOING OUT YOUR WHAT’S-ON GUIDE • Make the most of your downtime with our guide to the best entertainment for the months ahead.

MOORE’S MONTH • Our columnist and Loose Women presenter, Jane Moore, asks, why are men and women so different when it comes to friendship?

A GREAT READ BOOK CLUB • Bestselling author Adele Parks MBE shares her picks of the month, including a house-full-of-secrets thriller, a coming-of-age tale with a quirky heroine, and an honest guide to navigating grief.

‘I don’t want to live with regret’ • TV presenter-turned-psychotherapist Melinda Messenger, 53, talks to Joanna Ebsworth about changing careers, following her heart, and the importance of taking on new challenges.

Platinum picks • Our peachy picks this month are an homage to Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Peach Fuzz!

Fashion INSIDER with Gail Rolfe • Ignore sartorial trends and create your own style, says Platinum's resident fashion expert. Rules are there to be broken!

Work it out! • Move your body in effortless style with comfy activewear made for every age, shape and size.

FACE in FIVE • Platinum beauty guru and celebrity make-up artist Dottie Monaghan shares tips on how not to overdo your make-up. Connect with her at instagram.com/dottiemakeup.

Let there be light! • The at-home beauty gadget market is taking off. Editor-in-Chief Katy Sunnassee puts some of the latest LED face masks to the test.

Time to lather up! • Loved for its simplicity, soap and other similar bars are making quite a comeback –even for those of us with dry skin.

Platinum Beauty Awards 2024 • We can’t wait to start testing what’s hot this year in skincare, haircare and make-up. Follow us to see what makes the cut from our beauty guru Dottie Monaghan and her panel of industry experts!

Me, myself and I • Take yourself away on an adventure to enjoy some alone time or to find your tribe on these retreats and getaways, specially designed for solo travellers.

Adventure in Aspen • When you hear the name Aspen, do you immediately think of snow and skiing? This mountainous region isn’t only a winter paradise but fabulous to explore in summer, too. Lily Smith paid a visit.

Giveaway time! • Here’s your chance to win a stay for two at The Coniston Hotel...