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.

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Inspiration from our contributors • Meet some of the brilliant minds sharing their wisdom in this month’s issue.

Life Almanac • From misty mornings to roaring fires, November is your month for big coats, bold ideas and small joys that sparkle. Here’s what’s clever, cultural and quietly brilliant right now.

‘Friendship is a protection against loneliness’ • In our new author Q&A, we sit down with bestselling novelist Alexander McCall Smith to talk about his latest work, The Private Side of Friendship. In our interview, Alexander reflects on the friendships that have shaped him, why staying connected matters more than ever, and how loneliness can be as much a health risk as any physical condition.

BOOKS WE ♥ • This month’s picks from Adele Parks MBE span heart, mystery, history, thrills and magic – from Heather Morris’s moving The Wish to Ken Follett’s epic Circle of Days, here are six standout stories to keep you hooked from first page to last.

10 Things We Love About…. Minnie Driver • As Minnie Driver takes on the West End, Platinum’s Culture and Entertainment Editor Caroline Blight reveals why she will always be our leading lady.

Choose to thrive! • Feel good, stay strong: health, happiness, wellbeing, and ageing brilliantly.

The “write” way to stay fit • Two of Britain’s most celebrated authors swear by daily movement to keep their creativity flowing. Here’s why it might be the most important chapter in your own story, writes Platinum Health Editor Rachel Dobson

Strong foundations • Dr Sarah Brewer reveals the nutrients, rituals and routines every woman over 50 should know for stronger, healthier bones.

DR DAWN HARPER’S HEALTH SECRETS • Dr Dawn Harper reveals why a dog might be the best medicine for your body, brain, and soul.

Win a luxury stay in Yorkshire • Enjoy a five-star experience at Goldsborough Hall, a tranquil escape in North Yorkshire.

‘Is this all there is?’ • Each month, therapist, coach and author Eve Menezes Cunningham helps Platinum readers tackle one big midlife challenge.

Autumnal glamour vibes • And just like that autumn appeared as Carrie Bradshaw faded from our screens. Yet her fashion spirit of striking colour combinations and shoes lives on. Be bold forever whatever the weather.

Why red is your power colour • Nicky Hambleton-Jones reveals why red is the cheeky little secret to looking fabulous (and fearless).

The Fashion Grid • As winter knits grow ever necessary, Fashion Editor Kate Battrick wants us to...