Innholdsfortegnelse for 10 October 2016 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Just in case we’d forgotten that she’s soon to marry again, last week Mariah Carey reminded us by donning a floor-length white dress while on holiday in Mykonos. Hopefully, this plunging, sheer number wasn’t an indicator of what she’ll wear on her and billionaire fiancé James Packer’s big day! Mariah’s five-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan, joined the pair on their getaway, both wearing bucket hats on top of their locks. The We Belong Together songbird’s cohorts were dressed for a day on the island with their shorts, sandshoes or sandals, but Mariah (46) couldn’t help but bring some drama with her platform heels. James (49) and his wife-to-be managed to steal a few romantic moments while dining, despite the children being present. The couple’s nuptials will be the music diva’s…

With William by her side, Kate can conquer anything – even the intense scrutiny she is under as one of the most photographed women in the world. Whether it be on an official tour or on the steps of St Mary’s Hospital after giving birth, Kate knows that all eyes will be on her clothing, hair, skin, body language, and, of course, her weight. Her slender figure in Canada – where she dazzled in several different outfits – earned comments from some that she was too thin. Such comments caused her mother-in-law, Diana, to buckle under the feeling that she had so many high ideals to live up to. For that reason, William has been determined to protect his wife as much as he can. But after more than a…

‘I was told my career would be over by the time I was 40, so I’ve been very lucky’ Susan Sarandon was once told her career wouldn’t last past her 40th birthday. But here she is, just turned 70 and one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood. This year alone she’s worked on five films – more than most of her younger fellow stars – and with nearly 100 movies to her credit, has more than cemented her name in Hollywood history. No-one is more surprised by her success than the actress herself, admitting every amazing thing that’s happened in her life has “come out of left field”. “Nothing has ever been planned – even my career. I never intended to be an actress. My life has a better imagination…

‘The best thing I learned was trying everything and giving it 100%’ At 14, Shirley Barakuta felt like a bit of an outsider. She had left behind her mother, friends and childhood home in Fiji to live in Auckland with her grandmother because her family wanted a “better education and better life” for her. But to Shirley – struggling with cultural differences and missing home – life didn’t feel better, it just felt lonely and confusing. “I was really shy, I wasn’t confident, I didn’t know how to do things. It was my first year in a New Zealand high school. I was struggling with friends, just the whole cultural difference and the way I spoke.” While she was doing well in class, Shirley felt everything else was beyond her…

‘This keeps well and can be frozen, although there are rarely any leftovers to worry about’ AUNTY DOREEN’S DATE SQUARE MAKES 24 pieces This is the perfect cake-tin filler and always welcome as a gift, “bring a plate” dish or office shout. 250g butter 2½ cups soft brown sugar 2 eggs 2 cups self-raising flour 2½ cups pitted dates, each cut into 4-5 pieces 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 20cm x 30cm slice tin with baking paper, leaving a good amount hanging over the edges. 2 Place the butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the butter melts and the sugar is dissolved. Cool. 3 Beat in the eggs and flour. Add the date pieces and mix in well. Scrape the mixture…

1 Check it out Gingham and checks are back! This EziBuy ensemble is classic and stylish, the Farmers shirt will have you ready for anything and this Seed Heritage number will never date. 2 Lighten up! Now that we’re in October, it is time to switch out your trusty black jacket for something a little lighter, both in colour and textile choice. Here are some perfect options to try... 3 Eco-threads WE’AR is an eco-conscious fashion label. Jyoti Morningstar is the brains behind the brand, and divides her time between Waiheke Island and Bali, where she uses ethical production houses. The clothing, once fully loved, is biodegradable so it won’t be found in a landfill hundreds of years from now. The spring/summer collection “Poniente” is inspired by the warm winds…

Make your own body moisturiser, how to restore rancid butter and mix up some DIY dishwasher powder. Thrifty business! Step up your moisturising routine before the return of summer. BODY WAX MOISTURISER I recently bought a new supply of beeswax, so I thought it was a great time to make up this delicious body wax. It was a recipe sent to me by one of my readers and I just love it! This makes a huge quantity, but I prefer to make it in bulk so I can store some away for later. 100g beeswax 2 2 /3 cups olive oil 2/3 cup apricot oil or coconut oil 2/3 cup almond oil 2 tbsp vitamin E oil (optional) 2 tbsp glycerine 10 drops essential oil, of choice 1…

Could your period problems be due to endometriosis? The disease affects 120,000 women and girls in New Zealand but can often go undiagnosed. Chronic condition Are your periods painful? Pain before or during menstruation is the most common symptom of endometriosis. It is due to tissue that is normally found lining the uterus (endometrium) growing outside of the uterus instead of being shed from the body during your period. Every month, when you menstruate, this tissue bleeds, causing problems such as sticking organs together. In severe cases, the pain is debilitating and can leave you incapacitated. But some women with endometriosis have no symptoms or only mild ones. The severity of pain can be linked to the location of the growths. You could experience discomfort during sex or while having…

Thank you George Clarke. Due to your celebration of small spaces, the tiny house has at last come of age. I know this because these days, new visitors to our home don’t ask, “How do you live in such a little space? Don’t you fall over each other?” Wee gem! Living in the equivalent of a three-bay garage wasn’t supposed to be a long-term option, but after 10 years of not falling over each other, the Partner and I have come to value nominal housework, low power bills and the minimal accumulation of money-wasting tat. We don’t buy anything useless because there’s nowhere to put anything new. This results in more money for non-accumulative items, such as better quality wine. And we’re viewed, somewhat inaccurately, I must admit, as eco…

WARM THOUGHTS! I had a bright idea one day after parking my vehicle in the garage where my polar fleece clothes were drying after rainy weather. The car bonnet was still warm, so I lay the damp clothes on top. A matter of minutes later, they were dry. Wicked, aye? C Cornwell, Papamoa ANCHORS AWAY! Granddad used to build bridges. Working one day, he held steel spikes with tongs while a worker hit them with a large hammer. When his mate overbalanced and fell into very deep water, Granddad was most concerned. Waiting until the man surfaced, he then shouted, “Where’s the hammer?” Ann, Christchurch, June 3, 1974 NEW HAIR-DO When Auntie was minding the children one day, she combed Miss Seven’s ponytail up into a chignon. When I arrived…

She spent part of her childhood in Papua New Guinea and now lives on a lifestyle block north of Auckland with four horses, three cats, two dogs and two chickens. She’s written four previous novels, as well as poems and short stories. The reason I’m a writer is… apart from researching, writing and waitressing, I don’t seem to have any other skills. I live in fear of still waitressing when I’m using a walking frame. I think my tips might suffer. What fascinates me about the Phar Lap story is… I wanted to make that shift to writing commercial fiction about real people and events, and because of my horsey background, doing one about a racehorse seemed like a good way to go. It also passed the test that I…

While the Hollywood high-profile splits of “Brangelina”, and now actors Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber, have hit the headlines, it’s lovely to see one long-standing romance continuing to blossom. Despite the incredible pressures put on them, Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge’s relationship only seems to go fr om strength to strength. And in their mission to redefine the public face of the monarchy, it’s gorgeous to see them loosen up a bit more in public and showing some affection for one another . I love a royal tour – particularly one that involves little Prince George and now delightful wee Princess Charlotte. I have my fingers firmly crossed they’ll bring the whole family back to New Zealand soon. This week, as always, we’re also putting Kiwi women in…

She’s tried to stay out of the firestorm that is her ex-husband’s divorce, but Jennifer Aniston hasn’t escaped being dragged into Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s split. A weary Jen (47) was spotted boarding a private jet out of Los Angeles the day after the news broke, and now her husband Justin Theroux (45) has commented on the bust-up, saying he feels for the former couple. “As a child of divorce, all I can say is that’s terrible news for those children and that’s all you can really say,” a thoughtful Justin offered. “It’s boring to comment on anything else. People are having a bad time. That’s horrible.” Jen hasn’t commented herself but a friend says while she feels “sort of satisfied... [she] never wished this for them”. While Angelina…

He drank with riotous enjoyment. He smoked (occasionally cannabis). He overate. He dated a string of actresses. But that was then. Today, Michael Bublé is a poster boy for clean living – and it’s all down to his wife of five years, Luisana Lopilato, and their children, Noah (3) and Elias (eight months). “You are who you hang out with, and my wife doesn’t drink and is very healthy,” grins the singer, now 41. “Back then, I was drinking every day, smoking cigarettes. And I don’t do one drink. There is no moderation for me. “I don’t know what moderation is. In my lifetime, I never had a beer. Who wants one beer? Isn’t drinking beer so you can feel a good little buzz and feel happy? It is –…

Remarkably sweet They’re a small company, but The Remarkable Chocolate Co is all about big flavours! The new 150g tablet of 70% dark chocolate with ginger and a sprinkle of salted caramel brittle is an absolute winner. While the flavour combination is quite complex – this is definitely not a kid’s treat – it’s a different and delicious bar that will be a sure-fire hit for any chocolate lover. It’s produced in small, handmade batches by a Kiwi start-up. Available for RRP $9.99 at selected gourmet supermarkets, Farro Fresh and Nosh. A load of rhubarb! ‘Tis the season for the rosy rhubarb! While it does have a reputation for being a difficult vegetable to prepare, it doesn’t have to be this way. Here are a few things you need to…

“I like the best of both worlds. I need comfort, but my shoes must have a certain amount of style!” Kellie, 48 As a community worker, Kellie is often out of the office on cases and spends a lot of time walking. “I take pride in my appearance and like to be on-trend and current,” she says. “But my shoes and clothing for work simply have to be practical.” The Ziera Joyful in Champagne is a great match for Kellie; it has sporty comfort for all-day active wear, while the versatile colour brings a dash of sophistication.…

Gather all your children’s headbands and hair clips with this cute holder, and relish some free space on the bathroom bench. Leave them hanging! 1 Take a piece of the 2cm-wide ribbon and thread it through the ring to make a loop. 2 Cut a small piece of hemming tape, place it between the ribbon ends and use the hair straightener to heat the tape, fusing the ends together. 3 Attach the end of the loop to one end of your widest ribbon with more hemming tape. 4 Wrap one piece of your 2cm-wide ribbon around that same end (to hide the fraying ends), overlapping at the back, and attaching with hemming tape. Repeat at the bottom with the last piece of 2cm ribbon. 5 Make loops out of six…

Borough Market, London’s oldest food market, is a game of two halves. The first half runs from Wednesdays to Fridays, when serious foodies descend on more than 100 stalls to snap up some of the finest produce the English capital has to offer. The second happens on Saturdays when, it appears, the world and its wife, their neighbour and third cousin head across the Thames to buy everything from wild mushrooms and fat, black olives to handmade chocolates. At times, the market feels as tightly packed as the Spanish sardines I sample. If you can, try to avoid Saturdays when you’ll see more selfie-taking tourists than food stalls. But it’s clear why this market is catnip for gourmands and has been since around the time the Romans started building London…

LIBRA Sep 24 – Oct 23 Some confrontational words will be spoken. Take a step back and do not retaliate as the other person will soon see that they have jumped to the wrong conclusion. You will receive an apology and it is important to be clear you will not be so accommodating next time. Finances are wonderful with some kind of bonus or windfall coming your way. SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 You need to get some financial advice. There is someone with the skills to guide you, but remember he/she is a friend and may not be as impartial as you would like. Whatever happens, you are not going to rush into this and you will be happy you kept your money in the bank until you…

The Phar Lap story is well known. Pretty much everyone has heard about the legendary New Zealand-born racehorse that galloped to numerous victories in the 1920s, and there’s even been a movie made about him. Now Kiwi writer Kelly Ana Morey has brought the story to life in this terrific novel. It’s not just the tale of a champion horse but of the people whose lives it touched, and it’s a real page-turner from start to finish. Harry Telford is a down-on-his-luck horse trainer struggling to put food on the table for his family. He’s come across a colt with exceptional breeding that he reckons might go for a bargain so, with the help of a rich owner, he takes a punt and buys it. When it arrives in Sydney,…

When I was a boy, my brothers stuck a Scrooge McDuck sticker on my piggy bank. Back then, stickers were things of value, you couldn’t just buy sheet upon sheet from the $2 Shop and casually stick them anywhere. No, stickers were prized possessions to be used sparingly. It wasn’t just a random stick. It meant something. My brothers were telling the world, at least the part of the world that wandered into our bedroom, I was a bit mean with money. Parsimonious. Miserly. Okay, they were right and it wasn’t just with money. One of the main drivers for “Stickergate” was the fact I was always last to eat my Easter egg. Unlike the ridiculous egg-fest my children now enjoy, us four boys would get one hollow Easter egg…

Even saving the world is best done in designer clothes! George Clooney’s lawyer wife Amal (38) wore an asymmetrical scarlet wrap dress, heels and handbag, which together was worth a staggering $4500, during a fortnight of New York meetings and events about humanitarian issues ranging from sex slavery to the refugee crisis. Looking incredible in every ensemble, the style icon’s wardrobe total for the fortnight was $60,000. Good thing she’s a lawyer!…

They’ve gone from university sweethearts to the royal family’s most popular couple of all time. But not even the intense pressure that comes with being the future King and Queen of England, five years of marriage and raising a young family in the public eye seem to have dispelled any of the romance and magic that first brought Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge together more than a decade ago. During their royal tour of Canada last week, the couple looked more loved-up than ever with their broad, easy smiles, close contact and Kate’s hand lovingly laid on her husband’s knee during an official ceremony. Their public physical affection is a far cry from the stilted royal couples of days gone by and broke royal etiquette. But the couple…

As one of the divas in The Real Housewives of Auckland, Louise Wallace has spent a lot of time surrounded by women this year. But Annie Whittle, Lisa Chappell and Darien Takle, her fellow cast members in the upcoming play The Pink Hammer, swear there are none of the catfights and slanging matches that have made the reality series so popular when they’re together. “Well, we can’t stand Lou but apart from that, we’re great,” jokes Lisa. “Actually, we’re rehearsing in a church so we have to behave ourselves,” says Darien. “We couldn’t be carrying on like those women.” The actors are having a ball rehearsing for Michelle Amis’ play about four women who turn up to a woodworking course, seeking empowerment and sisterhood. But when their instructor Maggie vanishes,…

If rhubarb is a vegetable that thinks it’s a fruit, then I’m happy to go along with it! This week, I’ve used this wonderful ingredient, plucked straight from my garden, in both sweet and savoury dishes. Ripe for the picking! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Pork ribs with rhubarb sauce SERVES 2 Years ago, I was inspired by a Jamie Oliver recipe for pork belly that used a rhubarb marinade. I’ve recreated the dish many times since using pork ribs for a faster cook. They’re finger-licking good! SAUCE 1 cup rhubarb, chopped into 2cm cubes 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed Thumb-sized piece of ginger Pinch allspice (pimento) ¼ tsp chilli powder (optional) 2 tbsp honey 3 tbsp dark soy sauce 3 tbsp fresh lime (or…

Mixing it up with clashing prints is a technique that will keep you in step with the style pack. It is all about picking a colour that runs between both pieces or is in a complementary hue. Break the mould and rock the clash. Mix and mingle! This fern print is also available in a skirt and pants. CLUB TROPICANA • Tropical prints can often be very colourful and a little scary to wear for a lot of women. Tone down the bold print on this Kmart maxi dress by pairing with this fabulous dark fern print jacket from Shanton. • Adding black peep-toe sandals completes the look. Culottes are a great alternative to a skirt. BRAVING BLACK & WHITE   •A monochrome ensemble is an ideal entry point for…

The secret to great-looking make-up is a flawless base. This week, senior make-up artist Alphie Sadsad from Bobbi Brown shares some of his top application tips so we can all put our best face forward, no matter what decade we’re in. First things first! 50s Kristin Davis, 51 Primer “As women enter their 50s, they’re often concerned about dullness and the re-emergence of an oily T-zone. Counteract both with an oil-free primer that’s rich in vitamins,” Alphie says. Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base, $110 Concealer “Steer clear of formulas that crease throughout the day,” he says. “Look for one that’s creamy and long-lasting and will help cover redness, discolouration and under-eye darkness.” Maybelline New York Master Conceal Concealer, $20 Foundation “If you’re starting to see hyperpigmentation, choose a…

Lots of us have done it – bought an expensive gift for someone, only to find that another generous soul has got them the same thing. So can you return yours for a refund? Give or take! For months, your elderly dad made it clear to everyone in the family he wanted his first cellphone. So on Father’s Day, you bought him one – as did, unfortunately, your brother in another city. Is that a fair reason to return one of them and demand a refund? Sadly, no. Doubling up on gifts does not give one of the buyers a legal right to a refund. But just because the stores aren’t obliged to refund doesn’t mean they won’t. So I would get your brother to send evidence of his purchase…

Hopes for Hasina I absolutely loved the story about Hasina Dilawari, her children and their new life in Auckland (19.09.16). I couldn’t imagine uprooting my family to start a new life on the other side of the world. I think Hasina should write a book – it would make us all realise how lucky we are in New Zealand. I also hope she can be reunited with her husband. What a story that would make – even a movie, maybe? Good luck to them. May the Dilawaris find peace and friendship in this country. L Shaw, Invercargill $100 WINNING LETTER A little incentive I really enjoyed your cover story about All Black captain Kieran Read’s baby news (19.09.16). What a gorgeous and happy family they are. I’m sure the new…

Actress Ria Vandervis plays Harper Whitley on TVNZ 2 drama Shortland Street. My favourite book ever is… The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. I love the complex characters, fighting for the underdog, the great love story and the philosophical undercurrent that runs through it. And I love the architecture, which is the backdrop to the story. My book of the moment is… A Death in Brazil by Peter Robb. This is a non-fiction delight that intertwines Brazil’s tumultuous history with the author’s personal travel anecdotes and a gorgeous description of the cuisine of the nation. A must for anyone who is considering travelling to Brazil, and a hugely informative and exhilarating read even if you’re not.…

‘Hell, yes! Let’s have that wine fridge. Put me down for the designer whiteware’ I may have mentioned in a previous column that my husband and I have been thinking about leaving our Grey Lynn home in Auckland and finding an apartment, just as so many other empty nesters have done. We wanted something smaller so we could divest ourselves of unnecessary clutter and we wanted to get rid of the last little bit of the mortgage so we could start having a bit more fun with our wages. We contacted a lovely real estate agent and asked him if he could a) sell our house, and b) find an apartment for us. He rang us within a matter of days. He had three apartments he thought would be suitable.…

RICHARD HAS FOUND HIS SILVA FOX Richard Gere has found a new Pretty Woman. The 67-year-old actor looked besotted with his girlfriend, Alejandra Silva (33), as they attended the San Sebastian International Film Festival in Spain, where he was promoting his new film Time Out of Mind. Richard – who was previously married to supermodel Cindy Crawford (50) and is currently in divorce proceedings with his wife of 11 years, actress Carey Lowell (55) – donned jeans, a white shirt and blazer as he and Alejandra, who dressed down in a floaty dress, walked hand in hand. Richard, who became a heart-throb after starring in the 1982 hit film An Officer and a Gentleman, has been dating Alejandra for a year, following her split from her mining magnate husband with…