Lisa Snowdon, 53, posted images from a holiday on Wednesday in which she posed in a bright bikini and wrote that she is "coming out the other side of menopause" after a period that drained her confidence, sleep and joy.
Snowdon wore a pink bandeau top and orange tie-side bottoms, paired with a purple kimono, and appeared without make-up in the pictures. In a lengthy caption accompanying the images she quoted Oscar Wilde — "Be yourself, everyone else is taken" — and urged followers to embrace their authentic selves rather than conform to other people's expectations.
Snowdon said she posts swimwear photos not to seek validation but to encourage self-love and confidence in women of all ages. "I post these photos and reels in my swimwear, not to get validation from men, likes or comments either," she wrote, adding that her aim is to "encourage self love, self confidence" and to inspire others to practice self-care and appreciation.
Addressing menopause directly, Snowdon said the experience had taken a toll on various aspects of her life. "Coming out the other side of menopause and all the years it drained me of my confidence, my sleep, my joy, of who I was," she wrote, and added that the phase that follows can bring renewed energy if a person embraces what she described as a "new relationship with yourself." She also referenced her book in the post.
Snowdon acknowledged that some viewers might view the images as narcissistic or vain, writing that this was not her intention. She said her career began in modelling and that she felt proud to continue working and appearing confident as she approaches 54.
She also shared practical photography tips learned from years in the fashion industry, advising followers to find flattering light and angles. Snowdon noted that bright midday sun can be unflattering and that the pictured shot was taken later in the day and under some cover, which she found more complimentary as she gets older.
Snowdon was discovered as a model at 19 and became a high-fashion regular on magazine covers and major campaigns. She later moved into broadcasting, hosting Britain's Next Top Model and co-presenting the Capital FM London Breakfast Show, and appeared on television including a run on Strictly Come Dancing. Her public profile has included frequent media coverage of her personal life and relationships.
Her post follows a broader public conversation about ageing, body image and menopause, topics that have received increasing attention from media and public figures in recent years. Snowdon's remarks draw on that context while promoting a message of personal acceptance and confidence after a challenging period.