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.
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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.
‘We have one life - let’s stay as healthy as we can!’ • As she celebrates her 65th birthday, TV presenter and author Anthea Turner speaks to Gemma Calvert about her approach to skincare and ageing with confidence, a new addition to her family, and why brands must try harder when talking to those in their 60s.
MOORE’S MUSINGS • Platinum columnist and Loose Women presenter Jane Moore laments the cost of care home living for her mother, and many others like her.
Make ’em laugh • Fascinated to know whether she could stand on a stage and make strangers snigger like she does her friends and family, Gaby Huddart enrolled on a stand-up comedy course and even performed her first live gig.
Your style • Find what looks good on you with our round-up of top trends, stylish summer picks and tips on how to create the perfect capsule wardrobe.
Platinum picks • Make yellow your colour this summer with these gorgeous pieces.
Fashion INSIDER with Gail Rolfe • With a shade to flatter all skin tones, blue is the hue for you this summer, says Platinum fashion expert Gail Rolfe. Follow her for more fashion musings at instagram.com/myageisirrelevant.
Your wardrobe refresh • TV’s style queen Nicky Hambleton-Jones, of Drop A Decade fame on ITV’s This Morning, shares tips from her new book, Bolder Not Older, on how to create looks you love and a captivating capsule wardrobe.
You beauty! • Make the most of your beauty routine with expert tips and beauty buys, plus advice for healthy eyes and luscious lashes.
Dottie about BEAUTY • Platinum beauty guru and celebrity make-up artist Dottie Monaghan is all aflutter for these eyelash products. Connect with her at instagram.com/dottiemakeup.
Eye eye! • Once you’ve rejuvenated your make-up bag with new eyesyhadow and lash products from Dottie’s recommendations (page 40), it’s time to keep everything fresh and free from bacteria with these simple hygiene habits to help maintain healthy eyes.
Platinum Beauty Awards 2025 • Meet our expert panel, led by beauty guru Dottie Monaghan, ahead of this year’s Platinum Beauty Awards. They’re busy testing and reviewing lots of great beauty products to bring you their expert reviews later in the year.
Your healthy life! • Boost your health with expert guidance for your physical...