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E D I T O R ' S N O T E

''Frank is for adult women who want to be informed, inspired, amused, look good and be healthy.''

Hello gang, Here is the new issue of Frank. Its been a bit of a juggle to get it to you this month as I took on a new job as well as pulling together the magazine but that’s what we do, right?!

Fashion illustration by Jacqueline Bissett

So excited to feature the writer, director and actress Anne Marie Cummings the creator on all levels of ‘Conversations in LA’ the brilliant series on Amazon Prime ( there are three seasons for you to enjoy) She is pure inspiration and the series itself is groundbreaking and pertinent to us in its content. It really is a must watch.

I am beyond thrilled to have landed an interview with my favourite actress, the one and only Maxine Peake. What a woman!

Also In this issue we talk about having time to ourselves and its huge importance. Melanie Cantor, Author of ‘Death and Other Happy Endings’ tells us about her solo travel experiences and Danielle Dodoo explores the benefits of being alone.

Anne Marie Cummings, Maxine Peake & Melanie Cantor

For our fourth issue we have taken our fashion pages out and about to the beautiful Four seasons hotel in Hampshire. Their stunning grounds and hotel play host to our ‘Flights of fancy’ which we hope you enjoy.

All that along with our usual health, beauty and wellbeing. You know us by now!

Melanie Sykes

An online magazine aimed at women 40+. Speaking openly about women's topics without avoiding any issues.

CONTENTS

GETTING PERSONAL WITH BRYAN ADAMS

Cover Model Interview Amma p10

FASHION

Cover shoot 'Flights of Fancy' p14 Jacqueline Bissett Illustrates Stella McCartney p24 Accessories 'Join The FAN CLUB' p26

BEAUTY

Healthy Happy Hair with Beauty Editor Fiona Eustace p30 Abigail O'Neil raw chocolate MUD MASK p34 Beauty Oil Essentials p36 Norma Kamali Defying age in every way p40

INSPIRATIONAL INTERVIEWS

''CONVERSATIONS IN L.A'' Anne Marie Cummings p50 Interview with actress & writer Maxine Peake p60 Interview with FEEDER’S Grant Nicholson p68 Trudy Bellinger Takes Hollywood p74 Interview with Emily Dean p82 Motoring Lorina McLaughlin p86

HEALTH

Dr Louise Wiseman Autumnal Hues and Winter Blues p92 Fasting with Gabriela Peacock p96 Kate Tilston Authentic not Perfect p98 FaceToned Carme Farré p102 A yogini's story Lisa Missah p106 Catherine Gray Why Women Drink p110 Dear Claire by Wendy Euler p114 Melanie Cantor The Joy of travelling solo p116 The Five Elements Michelle Adams BSc (Hons) MBAcC LicAc MSc p120 Sandie Fredriksson My Breast Cancer Journey p124 An insight into addiction By Chip Somers p128 Charisse Glenn The Strength of A Woman p134 Can you relate? By Danielle Dodoo p138

CREATIVE WOMEN

Sadie Frost Mind Body Soul p144 Interview with Azza Fahmy p148 Amina Ghali Interview p152 Sienna Jones founder of Justine Dalby p156 PR Queen Lysbeth Fox p160 Portrait of an Icon Michelle Obama p164 Artist Eileen Cooper p168 Artist Helen Beard p174

WHAT TO...BUY, SEE, READ & WATCH

MODEL CHOCOLATE with Abigail O’Neill p182 Sam Baines Must Have Items p190 Book Reviews p194 Theatre Review A very Expensive Poison p198 Bruce Springsteen's Western Stars p200 Flights of Fancy at The Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire Annabel Kerman p202

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T E A M F R A N K

Editor-in-Chief Melanie Sykes

Design Director Millie Cooper

Beauty Editor Fiona Eustace

Fashion Annabel Kerman

Contributors

Dr Louise Wiseman - Medical Gabriela Peacock - Health Kate Tilston - Life Coach Abigail O'Neil - Food Recipes Shaima Al- Obaidi - Portrait of an Icon Emma Harrison - Travel Lara Platman- Motoring Eleanor Tattersfield - Book Review Samantha Baines- Film Review Tamsin Flower - Theatre Review

C O V E R M O D E L Interview

AMMA

When did you start modelling? How were you ‘discovered’ ?

I started modelling about 4 years ago, when my friend who works for Mulberry asked me to be in a shoot for a new launch for the brand. I’d dabbled in modelling as a teenager, but nothing really came of it. So when the Mulberry images came out and I was contacted by a few agencies, I was really surprised! But I thought I’d give it a go and here I am now.

What do you enjoy about being a model?

When I started modelling, I think I had an idea in my mind of what I thought it would be like but it’s been different to my perception. Naturally I like being in front of the camera, but it took me a while to understand what was expected of me: how to move, understanding my angles, knowing when to blink and when not to! I love that no day is the same, you get to meet some interesting people and help to create their vision. Modelling has given me so much more confidence about myself, as it forces you out of your comfort zone.

How has the business changed since you became a model?

I’ve noticed the change in the 4 years that I’ve been doing it. There is so much more diversity now with models being of different ages, ethnicities and sizes. There are less rules and restrictions now – if you had told me 4 years ago that I would walk fashion shows, or be the face of a beauty brand I never would have believed you!

Tell us a bit about your family….

art of saying please and thank you and I think it’s so important to be polite in manners so that is something that I am strict with them about.

How do you find time for yourself ?

I don’t really feel like I do find time for myself! It is hard with three children, and I feel like a lot of my time is spent organising everyone else! But I enjoy walking my dog and reading after the kids have gone to bed. Now that my youngest has just started school, I am planning to enjoy a coffee on my own! I love my time in the gym too, I enjoy exercises that use my own body weight.

What are your beauty must haves?

The Body Shops Vitamin E overnight serum in oil is my absolute must have, I have been using it in it’s various forms since I was about 17! I even use it morning and evening. I love it because it sinks into the skin and gets rid of blemishes. Even though I try other products, it’s always the one I come back to. I don’t wear much makeup when I’m not working. If I do, it will just be some concealer and a bit of gloss on my lips. Sometimes I will reach for mascara to help open up my eyes too.

When you are not modelling designer gear etc what are you mostly wearing ?

I’ve always loved fashion and dressing up, mixing vintage and contemporary. I like to rummage in charity shops but I also like to shop in Topshop and Zara too. But I live in Converse, so usually my outfit has to match with those! I used to avoid ‘Mum’ jeans because I didn’t like the idea of the stereotype, but once I tried them I was converted!

I am married to with three children (a girl and two boys) and we also have a 3 year old Labrador. Family life can be quite hectic as we have a busy household. We are always juggling, whether it is with work or with family life. The children’s social calendar is a lot busier than mine!

What are you like as a mother?

I like my kids to have a fun and active childhood, we love spending time outdoors. But I am strict with them when it comes to manners. I think we’re in danger of losing the

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What are your hopes and dreams for the future?

I full intend to age disgracefully, in the sense that I don’t want to conform to stereotypes of how you should behave as you get older. I intend to model for as long as I can, living my life to my best and have fun whilst I’m doing it! I would really love to learn to swim though, I can’t at the moment and I have never learnt but I always encourage my children to swim and I want to be able to have fun and relax in the water with them.

F R A N K F a s h i o n

In this month's ‘Flights of Fancy’ cover story we get frivolous, mixing classic wardrobe staples and heritage checks with the season's frills and femininity.

Jacqueline Bisset illustrates her favourite pieces of the season and tells us why she loves Stella McCartney’s sustainable fashion.

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Why we all should be fans of fans, a great and functional accessory, keeping us stylish and uber cool.

F L I G H T S O F F A N C Y

''ADDING FRILLS AND FRIVOLITY TO A CLASSIC WARDROBE CAN PROVE THE MOST GROWN UP STYLE STATEMENT OF ALL''

PHOTOGRAPHER CATHERINE HARBOUR STYLING ANNABEL KERMAN

Wool blend trench coat ROCHAS at matchesfashion.com Cable knit tank top ASHISH at matchesfashion.com Foil pleated midi skirt MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS

Elizabeth polka dot gown OLIVIA RUBIN Minori ankle boot JIMMY CHOO

Faux mongolian coat MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS Talisa lamé-cloqué skirt ERDEM at matchesfashion.com Floral velvet top Brøgger at Harvey Nichols Nora chelsea boot GRENSON

Andrea blouse HOFMANN COPENHAGEN at zalando.co.uk Earrings BIMBA Y LOLA

Twin tartan trousers PAPER LONDON

B E A U T I F U L A C C E S S O R I E S

Stella McCartney Stars & Sustainability

"I chose Stella McCartney this issue to highlight sustainable UK fashion (hence the traditional phone box!)

Stella is one of our top UK designers and one of the few that promotes sustainability in the fashion world. I'm so fed up of seeing cheap clothing in fashion, how on earth do 'they' produce clothing for £1? We need to change the way we buy fashion, buying plastic free produce and sustainably sourced materials and yarns. Many designers are now producing ethically sourced fabrics and recycled materialsparticularly in sports trainers . I love these trousers which are the new shape for Autumn 2019, they make your legs look SO long. '80's checks are huge this season, whether in trousers or outerwear. I've teamed the trousers with this beautiful slouchy jumper with fringing, tucked into your waistband just a little, makes for this season's number one silhouette. The bag is gorgeous- I love stars on everything and the little touch of Stella's logo on this classic shoulder bag is perfect..”

Jacqueline Bissett Fashion Illustrator

Stella McCartney 'Armidale' Checked trousers and Ivory Jumper both 100% wool. Worn with Stella Star small shoulder bag all available at www.stellamccartney.com

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S H O P A C C E S S O R I E S

Join The FAN CLUB

A hand fan is the most perfectly functional accessory any woman could ever have and also beautiful. And they aren’t just for the summer months as we know.

Prêt-à-porter hand-fans Printed cotton, Sycamore wood frame. By Duvelleroy Paris, France

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