A magazine for women over fifty
Style, beauty and a full life for women in their second half.
CRONE is a magazine for women over fifty who intend to enjoy every year: makeup and hair for changing faces, wardrobe and style, everyday movement, home and garden, friendship and purpose, and travel — written with warmth, honesty and no anti-ageing panic.
Practical, good-looking adaptations room by room — lighting, flooring, bathrooms, kitchens, stairs and technology — that make a home safer and easier to live in for years to come.
8 minute readA calm, realistic morning and evening skincare routine for women over fifty — gentle cleansing, moisture, daily sun protection and a few proven extras — without a shelf of products.
7 minute readWhy balance changes with age, simple balance exercises you can do at home with a chair, how to progress safely, and everyday habits that help reduce the risk of falls.
7 minute readSix chapters
New in the journal
How to create a beautiful balcony, patio or windowsill garden — choosing containers and compost, plants for sun and shade, herbs and edibles, watering, safety and year-round colour.
7 minute readHow to care for hands and nails that are drier, thinner or more brittle with age — moisturising, sun protection, at-home manicures, flattering polish colours and when to seek advice.
7 minute readHow sleep often changes in midlife and later, practical habits for the bedroom, evenings and daytime, coping with night waking and hot flushes, and when to talk to a doctor.
7 minute readHow to build a small, versatile wardrobe that suits your body, colouring and life now — choosing a palette, key pieces, fabrics and fit, and adding personality with accessories.
7 minute readWhy hair often becomes finer after fifty, flattering cuts and colour tricks for more volume, gentle styling habits, and the signs that mean it is worth speaking to a doctor.
7 minute readHow fragrance families, concentrations and skin chemistry work, how to test perfume properly, and how to build a small, personal collection without wasting money.
7 minute readPractical ways to make long flights more comfortable after fifty — choosing seats, what to wear and pack, moving, eating and drinking well, sleeping on board and easing jet lag.
7 minute readHow feet change with age, what to look for in comfortable footwear, stylish options from trainers to boots and heels, how to get the right fit, and when to see a foot specialist.
7 minute readHow to design a beautiful garden that needs less weeding, mowing and watering — with shrubs, perennials, mulches, raised beds, easier paths and kinder tools for knees and backs.
7 minute readA gentle method for clearing decades of belongings — starting small, deciding what to keep, handling sentimental items and paperwork, and keeping a calmer home afterwards.
7 minute readHow to decide whether downsizing is right for you, the types of homes and locations to consider, practical and emotional preparation, and a step-by-step plan for the move itself.
7 minute readHow body shape often changes after fifty, and practical styling ideas for waist, tummy, arms, bust and legs — focusing on fit, proportion and comfort rather than hiding.
7 minute readThe whole library