Innholdsfortegnelse for 14 November 2016 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

‘She’s a traditional girl and wanted to get married at home. Her mum has been very involved’ Pippa Middleton’s nuptials are going to be the most hotly anticipated society event of 2017, but compared to the royal wedding that made her a household name five years ago, her big day looks set to be remarkably low-key. Pippa (33) is marrying her multi-millionaire fiancé James Matthews (40) in May next year in her local village church. The reception will be held in the back garden of mum and dad Carole and Michael Middleton’s house, and there will only be around 150 guests. While her niece Princess Charlotte (1) and nephew Prince George (3) are expected to be her flower girl and page boy, it appears her older sister Catherine, Duchess of…

Just two things stood between Finn Lewis (14) and spelling glory. A stutter and the 10-letter word ostensible. Ostensibly and amazingly, those hurdles were no match for the Wellington teen, who has now been crowned New Zealand’s spelling bee champion on the TVNZ 1 show Spellbound. The next challenge is making sure the large, shiny trophy gets back to Wellington from Auckland in one piece, jokes Finn’s mum Lynley (49). “We are just so very, very proud of him,” she says beaming. “The spelling is probably the lowest on the list that we are proud of him for. The way he had the courage to stand up at the Wellington Regional finals and spell was great because that was the first time he had stood up and spoke publicly. “And…

‘We get ethnographic stuff, carvings, Pacific fishing lures, even Edmund Hillary’s boots have walked across my desk!’ ''I think this is my fourth or fifth career. Most people don’t even know an art conservator exists as a profession. I definitely didn’t. But to explore how I got here, I need to go way back to the beginning. I was born in a town of nuclear researchers in Manitoba on the Winnipeg River in Canada. I grew up in a very 1960s science fiction, space age kind of world, you could say. In that environment, you had to go to university because that’s what everyone did. Even though a lot of the women were still in the home during that time, some of them were practising nuclear scientists. I started off…

SUMMER SWEETIES Nothing heralds in summer like strawberries and the last thing you’d want is to waste any of the bounty. Here are three ideas for using up any overripe ones: • Turn them into a sauce by blitzing in a blender. If you pop them in a heatproof bowl with some sugar, cover with tin foil and place over a simmering pot of water first, you’ll get a richer flavour. • Drop them into a glass of sparkling wine or Champagne. • Add blended strawberries to a smoothie. Sip this! Ice cream in a bottle – that’s the promise Puhoi Valley makes about its two newest milk flavours, and they’re not wrong! In fact, the new additions to their flavoured milk range, Colombian Espresso and Spiced White Chocolate, were…

“My days are varied, so my shoes need to be casual and stylish f or every occasion” Mary, 60 It’s all about the right look to suit the occasion for Mary. “I’m a homemaker and run a wedding venue and rental properties, so my days are varied,” she explains. Mary’s footwear has to match the variety of her day’s activities – and it simply has to be comfortable. “I have wide feet ... and a bunion on my right foot!” Mary laughs. The Ziera Harper in Dune/Tan means that Mary looks great and feels comfortable all day long.…

It’s a fact that as we get older, our skin becomes drier, thinner and less resilient. On the inside, we lose as much as 30% of our collagen in the first five years after menopause. While I’m not quite at that stage, I am nudging it and keen to supplement my routine in any way I can to help my skin be as healthy as possible for my age. What I like about Imedeen is that it’s been around for 25 years and is backed up with many clinical trials to show that it truly does improve the quality of skin deep down where serums and moisturisers aren’t able to reach. While there are three Imedeen supplements to choose from, I’ve gone with their Prime Renewal blend which is particularly…

There’s no doubt that being able to socialise with other pooches is beneficial for your pet. But what happens if Scruffy gets injured by one of his canine pals? Who’s liable for the bill at the vet? It’s dog eat dog! If my dog is injured by another dog at a boarding kennel, who pays the vet bill? It will depend on your contract. Many dog owners now request boarding kennels allow their pets to socialise and run with the other dogs for limited periods during the day. If kennel owners offer this option, they will usually require owners to sign an indemnity saying, “All care, no responsibility.” What this means is that if the kennel owner spots that a dog has injured another, he or she has the responsibility…

Renee & Joshua Woods This pair married at Renee’s parents’ property in Whitford, Auckland. It took 18 months of working bees to ensure the venue for their rustic-themed wedding was perfect. Renee says the highlight of their big day was being able to share the celebrations with friends and family who travelled from all over the world to be there. HOW TO ENTER Email nzww@bauermedia.co.nz (Subject line: Weddings) with your story and two to three high-res images for publication. For terms and conditions, and photographer copyright, see our website. Our winner will receive this Oasis Beauty gift pack, worth $109.70, which will get you hooked on natural skincare! With a cleanser, toner and serum, you have your daily routine sorted. Oasis Beauty specialises in skincare that is especially good for…

The late, great Jean Thank you so much for the lovely article about the late Jean Alexander (31.10.16), who played Hilda Ogden on Coronation Street. She was such a wonderful character actress and gave us so much pleasure on the soap opera and, of course, in the long-running drama series Last of the Summer Wine. There will never be anyone to compare with the late Hilda. I am sure she must have been everyone’s favourite. I Wilberg, Auckland $100 WINNING LETTER It’s all a bit of fun I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy looking through the Star Style pages. It’s always interesting to see how the fashions and frocks are assessed, even when I disagree with the rating! Some of these A-listers look really lovely –…

Just like the characters in her debut novel, Imbolo is from Cameroon and now lives in New York. She lost her job in the recession five years ago and was inspired to begin writing this book, which has now been optioned for a movie by Sony. On what she misses about Cameroon: “I miss the utter simplicity of life there, and the delicious food and laid-back ambiance.” On her writing routine: “I write at the dining table in my living room and I don’t have much of a routine – I write whenever I can string an hour or two together.” On why she wrote this novel: “I was interested in examining both sides of the American dream – those striving to achieve it and those who’d already achieved it,…

‘I resolve to shout the men beers at the end of the week to assuage my guilt’ The backyard is having a complete makeover. It’s quite the revelation. Apart from removing a huge stainless steel shed that completely dominated the lawn and replacing it with a pool, we’ve done nothing to the outside of the house for nearly twenty years. When we thought we were going to sell our house and downsize to an apartment, we were advised it would be a good idea to spruce up the exterior and bring it into the 21st century if we wanted to get the best possible price. So we engaged a landscape designer who, in turn, engaged a hardworking, intelligent and creative Jack of all trades and now we’ve seen what magic…

And in the blink of an eye, it’s happened. It’s November . As the shopping malls are screaming at us, Christmas is now apparently just around the corner . Phew. You’ll have to excuse me while I pause for a few seconds and take some deep breaths! Truth be told, I’m no Christmas Grinch – I embrace fairy lights, novelty jumpers and Mariah Carey’s Christmas album – but I’m not quite ready for it at the breakneck speed that it seems to be approaching. So instead, I’ll put my head in the sand and do some reflecting. The heralding of November means we’re now finished with October – the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation’s awareness month. No doubt you will have seen the ads and volunteers out in force in…

A simple beaded bracelet may have provided a telltale clue to Prince Harry’s latest romance. US actress Meghan Markle (35) has been spotted wearing an almost identical bracelet to one Harry has, and royal sources say it’s her way of surreptitiously letting people know that she and the eligible royal bachelor are together. Meghan, who plays paralegal Rachel Zane in the series Suits, met Harry (32) a few months ago when he was in Toronto, where the series is filmed. She has since shared snaps on social media of herself in the UK on two occasions wearing the blue, white and black bracelet, which is very similar to one Harry was sporting earlier this year. Friends say Harry sees Meghan as, “the real deal. He definitely pursued her and besieged…

Christchurch woman Isobel Stout has hardly taken a breather in the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquakes. Employed by the council as an environmental health officer, she was among those working at the forefront of the recovery. The ensuing four years were, she says, “all hands to the pump”. And then came another devastating blow. Isobel was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer, meaning it had spread into her lymph nodes. “It certainly wasn’t what I needed on top of all the other stress and strain, that’s for sure,” she sighs. Six months of chemotherapy, a double mastectomy and five weeks of radiation followed. The 50-year-old, who’d always been fit and active – she’d competed in the 160km Round Taupo Bike Race and in Masters swimming – was, as she puts…

Strawberries are coming into their own now – the tartness is giving way to sweetness as the sunshine works its magic, and the berries are big and juicy. Make the best of these luscious berries with these easy recipes. Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Gorgeous ruby gems! Nici’s notes... • Substitute brown sugar for a richer, darker syrup. If you want to avoid refined sugar altogether, use honey instead. • I’m guessing any of the summer berries or fruits would work for this recipe – try blueberries, boysenberries, peaches or apricots. Strawberry & vanilla dumplings SERVES 4-6 (12-18 dumplings) This is such a beautiful dessert and so easy to prepare. 4 cups strawberries, hulled ¼ cup sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 cup plain flour 1½…

The festive season is upon us, which means lots of invitations over the next few months. From after-work events through to ladies’ lunches and black tie, I have you covered for your moment to shine. Time to sparkle! The little black dress • Every woman has a classic little black dress in their wardrobe but this Shanton dress should be added to your collection, pronto! The illusion hem, sheer sleeves and nipped-in waist will work for any body type. • Match this gorgeous dress with rose gold accessories and a smile to match, and you’re ready for any event. DRESS $69.99 from SHANTON. BRACELET $24.99 from PORTMANS. BAG $119.99 and SHOES $179.99 both from DUNE LONDON. Coordinated separates • Investing in coordinated separates is the perfect solution to many an…

Beyond lotions and potions, light-based treatments are worth considering for certain stubborn skin conditions. Minimally invasive, they can easily be carried out in your lunch break. Let there be light! I’m a latecomer to photo rejuvenation but it turned out to be just the remedy I needed to diffuse a “bib” of blotchy red sun damage I had developed over my décolleté. After four treatments, I’ve seen a massive improvement – it’s the closest thing to turning back the clock I’ve done. National Caci Trainer Taryn Johnstone helps to shed some light on how this anti-ageing treatment works and what it can be used for. Photo rejuvenation, VPL, IPL – what’s the difference? Photo rejuvenation uses variable pulsed light (VPL). The different settings mean that the machines can effectively treat…

Make your own chemical-free sunscreen, impress your friends with a delicious, easy salmon pâté, and keep insects off your plants (and yourself) with my natural pest control recipes. Sunny side up! I give out this recipe every year at this time because it’s a great alternative to commercial sunscreens, which can contain nasty chemicals. Most of the chemicals in sunscreens have minimal toxic effects when you first put them on the skin. However, when exposed to sunlight, the chemicals heat up and reactions occur that can be harmful. Paramino benzoic acid (PABA) generates oxygen radicals, which harm DNA strands when sunlight hits it. Your first and best line of defence against the sun is to cover up with clothes and hats and sit in the shade, just like nana did…

There used to be no such thing as outdoor furniture as we know it today. When I was a teenager, I had a towel and cushion to throw on the grass and lie on for sunbathing. My mother sat in an unravelling wicker chair nearby and told me I was getting too burnt. Those were the days! The sort of outdoor furniture I like these days is so smart and stylish it cannot be lain on when you are covered in oil, grass clippings, tomato sauce or anything else. I’ve figured this kind of furniture is only for looking at and any items I might select would have to suit the unsavoury hygiene habits of three cats, a dog and a hard-working landscaper. So after two decades of unsuitable outdoor…

LOOKING FOR A HEALTHY SNACK? For seriously great nuts at seriously great prices, look no further than the Countdown range for deliciously crunchy nuts and nut mixes roasted to perfection – just simple, delicious food at great prices with new products being introduced all the time. Look for the green Countdown labels in-store now. BEAT THOSE SNEEZES THE NATURAL WAY Breathe easier naturally with Fess Saline Spray! Fess provides protection from hayfever and allergies by helping to wash away dust, pollen and other allergens that can cause hayfever. It also works to clear blocked noses. Fess Saline Spray is non-medicated and can be used as often as required. RRP $12.95. AMAZING LACE Lace is always a winner; its intricate detailing is feminine and elegant, making a delicate, refined statement. These…

OFF THE RAILS My soon-to-be three-year-old daughter Olive is currently going through a big train-loving phase. She tells me her favourite is “Thomas the Stank Engine”. Hearing her say it just never gets old. L Steele, Auckland DEAR MOTHER-IN-LAW We live next door to my in-laws and their pet dog Snippy has started coming down to our flat. She is a good watchdog and barks when strangers come. One day, my mother-in-law was looking for the dog and said to me, “I went down to the flat to see if you were in, but Snippy didn’t knock when I barked.” Doggone, Oamaru, June 3, 1974 RAKING IT IN Our dog got loose one night with the chain still attached to his collar. I’d heard a rattling sound on the road…

Living the dream Based on author and naturalist Gerald Durrell’s much-loved book trilogy, The Durrells follows Louisa Durrell (played by Keeley Hawes) as she uproots her four children from rainy Bournemouth to the sunny Greek island of Corfu. Keeley fell in love with the original book as a child and grew up dreaming of playing Louisa. “When I heard they were doing [a new show], my heart skipped a beat,”says the former Line of Duty star. While the books were written from the perspective of 10-year-old Gerald, the TV show brings Louisa to the centre of the story. “One of the things I really like about this TV version is Louisa is a woman struggling. She’s been on her own for eight years since her husband died, bringing up three…

Actress Fern Sutherland plays Detective Kristin Sims on Prime’s hit series The Brokenwood Mysteries. My favourite book ever is… Too Late the Phalarope by Alan Paton, which I read when I was about 15. It is an exquisitely written novel about desire, repression, conformity and moral struggle, which I think resonates with everyone in varying degrees. I remember thinking at the time that it was a weird choice of recommendation from my father because of the intensely dark and adult themes. My book of the moment is… Daring Greatly by Brené Brown, which was given to me by Ido Drent. I guess it’s a self-help book but it’s hilariously written. It has come into my life at a time when I really needed it and for that I am thankful.…

Jennifer Lopez (47) and Marc Anthony (48) were getting loud for Hillary Clinton in Miami last week. The former couple, who share twins Emme and Max (8), performed on stage in support of presidential candidate Hillary. They are also collaborating on a Spanish language album. News that J-Lo split from boyfriend Casper Smart (29) might have tongues wagging, but it will be to no avail as Marc Anthony married model Shannon De Lima (28) two years ago. Lucky stars Celebrating a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, House star Hugh Laurie says life couldn’t be better – so he’s expecting something to go wrong any day now! “I’m 57 now and I’ve lived a life of extraordinary good fortune from start to finish, so much so that almost every…

Jane Fonda is sitting on a sofa in the window of the studio in West Hollywood where her photoshoot has just finished. The floor is strewn with fans, lights and power cables, and curled up patiently at Jane’s feet is her beloved Coton de Tulear dog Tulea. The shoot has finished ahead of time – not uncommon for Jane, her assistant Alexis says. The actress’ hectic schedule would make most 38-year-olds feel like a 78-year-old, and give most 78-year-olds palpitations: a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton at George and Amal Clooney’s house; a trip to Lisbon for L’Oréal to talk about beauty and ageing; an essay for Lena Dunham on her late start in feminism. In between takes, Jane is often on the phone, dictating emails. At the Grammys last year,…

Her close friendship with a back-up dancer has been blamed. So too has her excessive spending and his lack of support. Whatever the reason for Mariah Carey’s split from her fiancé James Packer, the Hero singer is putting on a brave face, despite being apparently distraught. Just days after news broke that the engagement was off, Mariah (46) was spotted out on the town in Los Angeles with a group of friends. But insiders say she has been distraught at the split from her billionaire Aussie businessman. The pair allegedly had a furious row while on holiday together in Greece in September and haven’t spoken since. But it appears that Mariah had high hopes of patching things up and was traumatised by media reports last week that James (49) had…

‘I wasn’t even considering getting married if I couldn’t stand up and walk’ As Erin Bell heard the words “in sickness and in health”, she was opposite her soulmate in a brilliant white wedding dress surrounded by Queenstown’s snow-capped mountains. Throughout their wedding ceremony, Erin’s gait was the only indicator of the true sickness the vows alluded to. The 30-year-old suffers from an illness that threatened to stop her from walking down the aisle. When an MRI four years ago showed Erin had advanced stages of multiple sclerosis, her neurologist said if he’d only seen the scan – and not Erin standing in front of him – he’d assume its subject was already wheelchair-bound. The threat of that fate looms over her, but she’s determined that it won’t hold her…

COCONUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH SPICED BANANA KETCHUP SERVES 4 We have no doubt that this recipe will become a Friday night family favourite: it’s grain-free, dairy-free, can be started ahead of time and can be made with any meat or seafood you like. We recommend serving this with a fresh garden salad or wrap the chicken up in lettuce cups and serve with generous dollops of banana ketchup (swirled through some yoghurt to cool it down for little ones) and a squeeze of fresh lemon. 800g chicken breast fillets 1 cup coconut thread 1 cup ground almonds 3 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1 tsp dried chilli flakes, optional 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder Himalayan pink salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs 2 tbsp coconut cream ²/3 cup…

When you need your make-up to take you from day to evening but you have very little time, there’s no need to start from scratch. Add a touch of glam like our model Taryn in no time with these tips... SKIN: Piling extra foundation all over your face can run the risk of looking cakey, particularly if you have powdered during the day. Remove any unwanted shine by pressing over your skin gently with blotting papers or a tissue. Then use a small brush or sponge to conceal just the areas that need it. If you have a drier skin, try a light mist of make-up refreshing spray. EYES: Nothing says glamour like a smoky eye. The quickest way to get it is to add a dark eyeliner over the…

It’s that time of year when you get your summer clothes out of the back of the closet only to find they seem to have shrunk over winter. Here’s how to shape up for the warm weather. Weighty matters! It sounds simple – if you want to lose weight, you have to burn off more calories than you consume. But shedding kilos isn’t that easy; there wouldn’t be such a problem with obesity if it was. Often it takes a lot of trial and error to figure out what works for you. Sticking to a few guidelines is a good way to start. CUT OUT THE JUNK The afternoon chocolate bar, the potato crisps late at night – admit it, you know you shouldn’t be eating these things. They should…

YOU WILL NEED 1 Arrange the background fabric panels and fabric patches on a flat surface. 2 Move the fabric pieces around until you’re happy with the composition. (A) 3 Iron down the hems of each of the fabric patches. (B) 4 Pin together the two main fabric panels for the front of the cushion. Sew the two pieces together using a tiny running stitch. (C) 5 Attach the patches on top of the front panels with pins. Sew in place with a running stitch. (D) 6 Once all the patches are sewn in position, start sewing rows of running stitch over the whole panel. Stitch a few rows using one colour of thread, then change the thread colour and sew a…

They’re everywhere. When I emerge from the Metro in central Kyoto, I spot three women wearing kimonos waiting at a pedestrian crossing. I stare at the huge, elaborate butterfly-like bows that make the back view of a kimono just as lovely as the front. They are colourful, pretty and exquisite. When the buzzer goes and the three beauties cross, I want to follow them. Then I see five kimono-wearing women crossing towards me, a mother and daughter strolling along in matching kimonos – that’s sweet – and teenage friends perfectly coordinated in pink. I relax. I don’t have to stalk the first kimono wearers I see. They are everywhere on this sunny, spring Sunday. Japanese dressing is generally conservative. Week days are all dull dark suits for men and women…

SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 Since when does a Scorpio get nervous? It seems this week your stomach is in knots because of something important you have to do. Take a deep breath and remember who you are – a confident, secure and powerful person who can do anything. Do not let nerves beat you. Health is important for you too, so be careful about eating anything unusual. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 You know you should not mix business with pleasure and still you will not be able to help yourself! Remember work/personal relationships (even if just a flirtation) can be fraught. It seems you are yearning for danger at the moment, but be careful and remind yourself that there are boundaries. CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan…

I thought I knew exactly what I was in for when I read the back cover of Behold the Dreamers, assuming it was going to be a novel about struggling immigrants and callous rich people with a shouty moral message attached. Turns out I was wrong. This story is subtler than that and all the characters, rich or poor, are treated with compassion. It begins in New York in 2007 just before the global economic meltdown. Jenda and his wife Neni are immigrants from Cameroon in search of a better life for themselves and their young son. They have dreamed of America as a land of opportunity and at first it seems things may be working out. Despite not having the proper papers, Jenda manages to land a job as…

‘I might, in fact, feel a bit sad forever, but that’s the way it is with dead dads, I guess’ The doormat outside my mother’s little house at her retirement village is the wrong way round, so it’s only when you’re on your way out that it says “welcome”. Mum hasn’t noticed probably. Her eyes aren’t what they used to be. Still, she knew it was me coming in the door and was very pleased to see me. I’d come to Christchurch for Dad’s birthday. He’d have been 93 and, a year and a half after his death, I still feel sad about losing him. I might, in fact, feel a bit sad forever, but that’s the way it is with dead dads, I guess, especially good ones like mine.…

If anyone is in need of a little Disney magic, it’s Céline Dion. The singer decided to celebrate her twin sons’ sixth birthday at the happiest place on earth – and after a heartbreaking year, it seemed the perfect choice. Céline (48), twins Nelson and Eddy and big brother René-Charles (15) had broad smiles as they celebrated the boys’ big day. The trip came nine months after Céline’s husband René Angélil and her brother Daniel Dion died of cancer, just days apart. “They are holding their own and trying to make the best of what life’s giving them,” a friend says. “The twins love Disneyland.” Céline recently opened up about René’s death, saying, “I lost the love of my life. I miss him a lot from when he was great…