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

Meet the team • Our experts and celebrities share their thoughts and wisdom on fashion and beauty, health and wealth, and gardening.

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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.

MOORE’S MONTH • This month, Platinum columnist and Loose Women presenter, Jane Moore, heats things up with a trip down memory lane.

‘I’m so delighted to be a granny!’ • BAFTA winner and national treasure Lorraine Kelly, 64, is celebrating 40 years in TV this year. She talks to Jo Ebsworth about becoming a grandmother, her Christmas Day rituals, and why being relaxed and happy is more important than aiming for perfection.

Platinum picks • No need for a full wardrobe update come party season. Try a festive accessory or two from this pick of party bags and shoes.

Fashion INSIDER with Gail Rolfe • This month, Platinum fashion expert Gail shares the Christmas gifts most coveted by women. Follow Gail for more fashion musings at instagram.com/myageisirrelevant.

NOVELTY & NICE! • It’s time to decide which you prefer with this year’s Christmas jumper.

Street style • Take style inspiration from your fellow Platinum readers who’ve sent in their favourite seasonal looks.

FACE in FIVE • Platinum beauty guru and celebrity make-up artist Dottie Monaghan shares her best festive bargains and gifting tips. Connect with her at instagram.com/dottiemakeup.

Three wise ingredients! • These may be the original Christmas gifts, but your beauty routine could benefit from a little gold, frankincense and myrrh.

On the lash! • Fake lashes are often the finishing touch to any party look, but do you ever clean yours? Find out why it’s important to cleanse lash strips and lash extensions, plus some tips from lash experts on what to choose.

DR DAWN HARPER’S HEALTH SECRETS • We all want to know how to live not only longer, but better. This month, Dr Harper shares some insight into the myths surrounding mammograms, and why it’s important to be informed.

Craving connection • Loneliness is an insidious epidemic across the UK. This festive season, Nicola Rowley reports on one woman turning the tide on loneliness and connecting her community.

The Health Coach • Are you floundering under the weight of too much stuff? Health coach Suzy Glaskie shares some insights into decluttering your home – and creating more space in your life.

Saying goodbye • It’s Grief Awareness Week from December 2-8, and Dipti Solanki shares how to navigate the loss of a much-loved pet.

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