Innholdsfortegnelse for 1826 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

When one is awarded the title of Dame, you might think the honour would come with a suggested level of decorum. However, no-one has told Emma Thompson that. In fact, the Love Actually star, who was made a Dame of the British Empire in the latest Queen’s Birthday honours, has made it clear she intends to carry on just as she is, thank you very much – and that is defiant, opinionated and witheringly witty. “I’ve always wanted to be able to refer to myself as a dame. Small D. Dame with a capital D is even more thrilling,” she jokes. “I was, however, disappointed it didn’t come with a castle. I plan to go on being very difficult, just in case anyone was wondering if it might shut me…

There’s another almost-royal on the way! After weeks of speculation, Pippa Middleton has finally confirmed her pregnancy in her regular column in a UK supermarket magazine. The Duchess of Cambridge’s sister, who married James Matthews (42) last year, wrote she has passed the 12-week mark of her pregnancy. Unlike Kate, who suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum with all three children, Pippa (34) has managed to escape the effects of morning sickness, though admitted it had been “hard” keeping her news under wraps until after the birth of her nephew Prince Louis, and the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. “I’ve noticed my body change and my weight increase,” tells Pippa, who is believed to be due in October. “But through effective exercise and sports, I feel that it’s being…

My top fashion tip would be… Invest in the best you can afford at the time to get 10 years of life out of the garment. As a boss of a company, my philosophy is… Work should be an enjoyable place and my worst fear is that someone would dread coming to work. We treat people like adults here! Our staff are loyal, there’s 400 years of experience in the building. My wardrobe at home is… Vast, although I wear a lot of black and I don’t keep things unless they are absolute favourites.…

Up the ante with the winning mathematical equation of skirt + knit this season to go to the top of the class. A+ for style! Feminine style • Velvet is everywhere this season, and this printed and pleated skirt from EziBuy is a real head-turner. • Worn here with a luxurious off-the-shoulder, rose-coloured knit from Portmans and some complementary accessories, this is an ultra-feminine outfit. • This style of skirt and knit combination can be worn loose, as seen here, or tucked in if you’d prefer. Easy elegance • The volume of this Trenery swing skirt lends itself to being paired with a shorter, more slimmer-fit knit, which does not overwhelm your frame and silhouette. • This winter white top from EziBuy, with its fluffy finish, is the perfect match,…

This week’s model Julie shares her beauty secrets with us... As we head into cooler weather, how do you feel your skin changes? I notice that when the season changes and it gets a bit cooler, I am prone to dry and flaky skin, especially around my mouth. It’s either that or I‘m dribbling in my sleep! Do you change your make-up look in winter? I change my foundation to reflect the changes of going from tanned in spring and summer to lily-white over autumn and winter. I also use less make-up in winter as my skin gets drier and wearing full face make-up makes me feel and look older. Have you got any new favourite product finds? Yes, it’s a whitening toothpaste. It doesn’t have loads of chemicals in…

Salad burnet is a subtly flavoured green that likes the cold. Its taste has hints of cucumber and almond, and is best eaten raw. Use the young leaves, not the stems. And even if you don’t want to eat it, it’s attractive in the garden and makes a great garnish. Two nice peppery greens to keep your taste buds awake are rocket and mizuna. They’re speedy to grow and perfect for pots and containers. There are plenty of lettuce varieties, both hearting and loose-leaf, that will put up with the cold. Choose from hardy varieties of your favourite summer lettuce, in the colour of your choice. Red, pink and even black leaf varieties are available and seem to do better in the cooler months. There’s a variety called Drunken Woman…

BIG PROBLEMS My daughter asked me recently how long she has to go to school for and I explained how different levels work, to which my son shrugged that at least he’s at kindy so he doesn’t need to worry, which of course I had tell him wasn’t so. Disappointed, he said, “Being big is sooo hard!” Sonia Mehta, via email BY THE WAY A foreigner to London she surely proved to be, for finding her watch had stopped after hours of walking, she asked the time from a passerby. “Madam,” replied the young man, “just look up there and you can’t miss it!” She looked “up there” and what she saw was Big Ben. Jean R, Christchurch, May 30, 1977 THE DREAMBOAT My neighbour was “doing a moan” about…

Royal spectacular I feel obliged and honoured to say what a spectacular 112 pages of special photos and details about the momentous royal wedding (04.06.18). The weather, the flowers, the pageantry, the horses and Bishop Curry! The delightful pageboys and bridesmaids, the fashion and that spectacular St George’s Chapel! My praise to all at the Weeklyfor the fantastic coverage of this historic event, which was done in such detail. As for Meghan’s mother, what a dignified and lovely, lovely lady. Doria Ragland has instilled in her daughter from an early age how fortunate she is. What a fantastic team Prince Harry and Meghan will make. Their focus is on helping others, be it war veterans or African orphans. Hopefully, in the near future, they will be blessed with the pitter-patter…

OCEAN’S 8 RATING: M Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock and Anne Hathaway are just three of the major movie stars acting in this sure-to-be blockbuster hit. But they haven’t just relied on the stars alone to make this film a success. There’s a punchy storyline, fabulous costumes and great cinematography as well. While the original Ocean’s films starred all men, this female-driven crime story is still packed with action and surprising twists. All in all, it’s well worth a watch and definitely a fun choice for your next girls’ night out.…

Joanna Trollope is a bestselling UK novelist. Her latest book is An Unsuitable Match. My favourite book ever is…. Rose Macaulay’s The Towers of Trebizond. It has everything really; being a love story, a travel book, really funny in places, really lyrical in others, and with plenty of social and religious polemic to think about afterwards. My book of the moment is… Agnes Poirier’s Left Bank – a study of the weird existentialist group around Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir in Paris both during and after the Second World War. Their conduct, both in and out of bed, was astounding, as was the amount they drank and the theories they came up with. It is riveting.…

I was in Christchurch recently to MC a charity fundraiser. A couple of local women had offered to do my hair and make-up for me as their contribution towards the event, and I was sitting in the salon, thoroughly enjoying the pampering. In a corner of the salon, a young woman has set up shop, creating bespoke lipsticks. It’s a very cool concept. She’d seen the idea in New York and brought it back to Christchurch, and was doing a roaring trade. People (I’m assuming mostly women) choose the colour they want, the fragrance they want, the shape of the lipstick – and she mixes it and makes it in front of their very eyes. Science was never like this at school. I’m definitely going to create my own lipstick…

She’s already a Dame, but Kiri Te Kanawa has also made the Queen’s birthday honour list, being awarded a Companion of Honour for her services. Dame Kiri (74), who was born in Gisborne but now resides in the UK, has long been a favourite of the royals, performing regularly for the Queen after first wowing the operatic world with her soprano voice in Covent Garden. After announcing her retirement from singing last year, she now spends her time mentoring and fostering talent among the younger generation of opera singers. The honour is granted to those who have made a major contribution to the arts, science, medicine or government over a long period of time.…

“Honey, are you divorcing me?” Apparently adopting the old adage of, ‘If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry’, it was an amused and slightly flummoxed Victoria Beckham that called her husband last week to ask if he was leaving her following reports the pair’s 19-year marriage was over. Ringing David (43), who was away in the US, Victoria (44) jokingly asked if she was about to be left, after thousands of social media users across the world insisted the couple were splitting up, following incongruous allegations a divorce was imminent. The rumours started following the couple’s appearance at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s wedding, wher reports soon following that she was “furious” at David and that they’d been fighting for weeks before. However, their spokesperson has come out to deny…

As the Weekly pokes around Suzanne Paul’s roomy, light-filled new home on Auckland’s North Shore, we’re flooded with nostalgia. Her dressing room is decorated with the infomercial queen’s old Weekly covers, while the mirrorball trophy she won on Dancing with the Stars in 2007 takes pride of place in the kitchen. But it’s a loose piece of paper beneath it that’s the reason we’re here to chat – a certificate declaring that Suzanne Paul has officially changed her name to... Suzanne Paul. You see, until now, that’s never been her name. The beloved star was born Susan Barnes in Wolverhampton back in 1956 and “Suzanne Paul” was simply a name invented to promote her Natural Glow make-up in the ‘90s. The public and media latched on to it, but it’s…

I’m not a full coeliac but I have periods of my life when I exclude gluten to minimise the inflammation caused by a condition I do have, ankylosing spondylitis. During these times I miss pasta, baking and pizza, so I developed these favourites but without the flour. The results are outstanding. Happy eating! Easy GF lasagne SERVES 4-6 Whenever I make this version of the classic lasagne, no-one can tell it contains barely any dairy and zero gluten! It’s rich and moreish, yet healthy. MEAT SAUCE 3 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, diced 500g minced beef 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano ½ tsp sea salt and a grind of black pepper Pinch of brown sugar WHITE SAUCE 4 tbsp butter…

When I recently discovered through a DNA skin test that I was genetically prone to glycation, I did two things. I went to a skin expert to find out more and made a conscious decision to seriously curb my sweet tooth. Don’t sugar-coat it! If you haven’t heard of glycation before, expect to hear the term a lot more in the future as we begin to understand just how much of a role it plays in the ageing of our skin. I talked to skin expert and the owner of Mood Skin Clinic, Bridget Crone, to find out more. Here’s what she told me… HOW DOES GLYCATION AFFECT OUR SKIN? “Glycation is when excess glucose or sugar molecules in the blood link and bond to proteins in the body. In…

1 FOR CLEANSING… Oils are a comforting way to remove make-up and grime at the end of the day. Try giving your face a massage with Trilogy’s new Rosehip Transformation Cleansing Oil, $34.99. Once you add water, it turns into a milky consistency that rinses away to leave soft and supple skin. 2 FOR REJUVENATING… You would expect an oil loaded with so much goodness to feel heavy on the skin, but that’s not the case with Murad Multi-Vitamin Infusion Oil, $149. The vitamin A, B, C, D, E and F skin booster is feather-light and absorbs quickly to give skin that “just had a facial” glow. 3 FOR EVERYWHERE… Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse, $55. This used to be an iconic dry oil that could only be purchased in French pharmacies.…

In this new age of documenting every little thing that happens to you and posting it to social media, it might pay to caution the younger members of your family about filming the country’s constabulary as they go about their job. Crossing the line! With everyone now carrying cameras on their phones, what warnings should I give my teenagers about filming police in action at an accident or crime scene? The general rule is that you can film as long as the subject wouldn’t have a reasonable expectation of privacy. So it’s okay filming the police going about their business if you and they are in a public place, such as a road or beach. But filming at crime or accident sites brings special issues. You must not publish a…

GEMINI May 22 – June 21 This week your plans are not necessarily going to turn out how you expect. However, you’re going to be happy with the outcome anyway. You will take a long shot on something you have wanted for a while, and it will pay off and become a reality. You will be able to afford a little luxury by the end of the week. Everything you want is within reach – take it! CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 A breezy person enters your life. There doesn’t seem to be anything that he or she doesn’t know, or hasn’t done. But intuition tells you all is not quite as it seems. You’re right, so check up on them if they’re doing something for you. It will…

What do you think of my accessorising? Abigail George (6), of Helensville, has been in Nana’s wardrobe. WIN! Cute Kid of the week wins a copy of Cameo, the Street Pony (Penguin Random House, RRP $14.99), the second book in the Showtym Adventures junior fiction series. The story continues with Kelly Wilson’s experiences – training an unbroken mare into a competitive show pony! Email photos of your child to us at nzww@bauermedia.co.nz  with the subject line: Cute Kid. Please provide the full name and age of the child as well as your phone number and address.…

She trained as a social worker and psychotherapist. She lives in Connecticut and has written lots of TV scripts as well as novels, short stories and essays. I wanted to tell this story because… “I was fascinated by the way it had been buried, literally erased from history, and also because this is the story of love in the long run – not always happy but enduring and exceptional.” The most challenging thing about writing it was… “I should say the research but that was not a challenge, it was a joy. My challenge was finding the right narrator and then, having found Lorena, becoming able to hear her funny, frank voice in my head.” My writing habits are… “Better than they were. I do manage to write most days…

How many times have you heard someone utter the saying, “It’s the little things in life”? They’re those teeny-tiny things that you sometimes take for granted, but they can turn a decidedly average day into a great one. As the weather grows colder and the skies get darker, sometimes it can be hard to remember it truly is those little things that make life grand. So this week, I really tried to focus on all the goodness around me, and here are my top 10 “little things” that made me smile: 1. Finally being able to breathe through both nostrils after a hideous cold. 2. A cup of tea in bed on Sunday morning, catching up on my favourite TV show . 3. Having every ingredient I needed for a…

He’s one of Hollywood’s biggest stars and when the American Film Institute (AFI) decided to honour George Clooney with its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, the tributes came thick and fast from other famous folk. The likes of Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Bill Murray and Cate Blanchett not only spoke glowingly about George’s talent as an actor, director, writer and producer, but highlighted his humanitarian work and political activism. There was even a recorded message from former US president Barack Obama. After noting they’re the same age, Barack pointed out that George (57) “does the whole grey hair thing better than me, and he’s maybe a little more debonair than me”. He went on to say, “I can nevertheless not deny what we all know – that he is a good…

That’s what friends are for! Jennifer Aniston is back – and she has her best buddy Courteney Cox to thank, according to insiders. Following her shock split with ex-husband Justin Theroux (46) earlier this year, the star made her return to Hollywood on the arm of pal Courteney (53) not once, but twice in one week, in a defiant and glamorous show of female friendship and unity. After appearing at an environmental benefit together, the pair also dressed up in matching frocks for the American Film Institute Gala, with Jen (49) seemingly revelling being back in the spotlight. Since parting with Justin in February, Jen has preferred to surround herself with her close group of girlfriends in private, shunning high-profile events for dinner parties and casual get-togethers. But now, it…

“ When I left school, I did a modelling course, which is what girls did at that stage. It was at the Academy of Elegance. It was not so much that I wanted to be a model, it was all about etiquette and make-up, how to walk and how to be a lady. This was quite important to me because I had been brought up in the country. I had come to Auckland when I was 14 and was a bit of a country bumpkin at heart – a bit of a tomboy. The minute I finished the course, I couldn’t wait to get a job in the fashion industry, which I regarded as being extremely glamorous. I applied for a job at High Society as the house model. You…

1 Known as the “sugar-trap peptide”, Dermalogica includes arginine-lysine polypeptide in many of its AGE (advanced glucation end products) Smart range such as the Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque, $94. “It binds to sugar, rendering it inactive,” explains the company’s head of education Caroline Parker. 2 Bridget recommends DMK Aminodine Spritz, $85.63, to help smooth the appearance of cross-linked wrinkles. “It’s absolutely amazing at getting a quick response in the skin.” 3 Internally, try a twice-daily dose of Osmosis Sugar Detox Water, $78, which may help to improve the body’s sugar utilisation and reduce the effects of glycation in the body.…

Winter weeds you can eat, how to get rid of slime off your paths and an easy ant killer. Cool activities! Nana’s RETRO RECIPES Vegetable soup Not only is this recipe a great warming winter dinner, especially with some toasted scones on the side, but it’s also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. You could buy packet soup mix, but many of those have ingredients best avoided, so it’s worth spending a bit more time preparing your ingredients and enjoying the improved flavour. I found this recipe in one of my old family cookbooks and have been using it for years now. 1 cup split peas 25g butter 2 stalks celery, diced 1 large carrot, diced 1 large turnip, diced 1 large leek, sliced 8 cups water…

If you don’t have any bespoke, hardwood raised beds in which to plant your winter vegetables, don’t panic. You can throw together a garden out of bits and pieces you have lying around. Cool harvest! Any excuse not to plant a winter vegetable garden is good enough for me. I don’t like swede, Brussels sprouts, cabbage or cauliflower, and I don’t like sticking my hands in cold, damp soil either. So the fact that the two raised beds we built for our spring veges had to be demolished (the car needed a car port and they were in the way) was, I thought, the perfect excuse to not plant winter vege. But, just recently, I’ve had a yearning for rocket, mesclun and various greens that can be grown throughout winter,…

What you’ll need • Ply sheeting, or use your existing floor • Measuring tape • Pencil • Masking tape • 1 litre Resene Lumbersider tinted to Resene Gull Grey* • 1 litre Resene Lumbersider tinted to Resene Cod Grey • 1 litre Resene Aquaclear • Roller and tray * The amount of paint needed will depend on the size of the area you are painting. Add personality to your floors with this simple diamond design. It’s perfect for your hallway or other smaller areas in your home that need a bit of brightening up. 1 Measure the diamonds and mark out using a pencil, to ensure they are all the same size. 2 Use the tape to mask out the pattern. 3 Get rolling, starting with Resene…

Beautiful souvenir What an absolutely amazing surprise when I picked up the special collector’s issue of the Weekly. It is truly beautiful. Having all those family photos, as well as the royal wedding – it really made my day. You really thought of everything! There have been some special issues of the Weeklyover the years, but this wonderful one will take a lot of beating. I have been getting the magazine ever since it started, so congratulations on a truly beautiful souvenir. N Mills, Upper Hutt NOTICEBOARD JUBILEE Springston School celebrates its 150th anniversary, Labour Weekend, October 19 to 21, 2018. Visit facebook.com/SpringstonSchool150th or email 150thJubilee@Springston.school.nz, or (03) 329 5724. Send notices to: nzww@bauermedia.co.nz THIS MAGAZINE IS SUBJECT TO NZ PRESS COUNCIL PROCEDURES. A COMPLAINT MUST FIRST BE…

I confess to knowing absolutely nothing about the real life events this novel is based on. In fact, I turned to Google several times to find out more about the people described. At times, these large gaps in my knowledge made things confusing, but still, I found White Houses a colourful and intriguing story with lots of very lovely writing. It is centred on the love affair between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and journalist Lorena Hickok – known as Hick. How intimate this relationship actually was remains uncertain. But in Amy Bloom’s fictional version of the story, theirs is a passionate and deeply affectionate relationship. When we first meet Hick, it is 1945. President Franklin D. Roosevelt has died and she has stayed away from the funeral. Instead, she is…

When we moved to Wellington a few years ago, I thought we’d stumbled into the most polite place in the country, though, after Auckland, many parts of the country might seem rather polite. Auckland is famous for many things, but not politeness. Aucklanders are just too busy for that sort of thing. Wellington people, on the other hand, are unfailingly nice to almost everybody, which doesn’t quite make up for the often-challenging weather, but it certainly helps. All the niceness did take a bit of getting used to, though. When people in the capital ask you how you are, for instance, they seem to really want to know. In Auckland, they just keep walking. So, I was a bit unsettled when I read in the local paper the other day…

Titanic star Kate Winslet and her husband Ned Rocknroll looked wrapped up in the romance of Venice on a recent getaway without the kids. The couple, who married in 2012, stopped to take selfies and steal kisses in the idyllic Italian city in between long lunches and water-taxi rides. It’s well-deserved time out for the British beauty who is reportedly set to team up with director Titanic director James Cameron (63) for his sci-fi sequel Avatar 2. Kate (42) and Ned (40), who is the nephew of Sir Richar Branson (67), have a four old son Bear together. The actress also has two childr Mia (17) and Joe (14), from her previous marriages.…