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SOMETHING BLUE Kate didn’t leave much time between outings with this stunning Alexander McQueen ensemble! She debuted the look in New Zealand in April 2014, before donning it again in June 2014. Wills gave his suit another spin too. STILL SPARKLING Her bespoke Jenny Packham frock is special to Kate – it’s the dress she wore for her first official engagement as Duchess of Cambridge. She wore it again five years later and looked equally stunning. LILAC LOVE This Emilia Wickstead frock served Kate on tour in Germany last year and apparently had her in stitches on its most recent public outing – in London last week. She’s long been known for her fashion sense, but now Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is beginning to garner a serious reputation for frugality…

Samantha Markle, Meghan’s half-sister, has learnt the hard way that quite often, as one door closes, another is slammed in your face – in her case, literally. After not being invited to Meghan’s wedding to Prince Harry, Samantha launched a tirade in which she described Meghan (37) as “cold”, accused her of fake waves and smiles, called her “the DuchASS”, while tagging her husband Prince Harry as a “wuss”. To heal the rift, Samantha (53) decided to pay a private visit to London to clear the air with Meghan. So, of course, she got her publicist, Rob Cooper, to announce it on Twitter. “Samantha Markle is coming to the UK,” he wrote. “After making numerous attempts in private to arrange a one on one meeting… Kensington Palace has refused to…

Beloved British actress Dame Barbara Windsor has spoken out about her diagnosis with dementia, urging people to run in next year’s London Marathon to help raise funds and awareness for the incurable disease. Looking sprightly as she addressed fans in a video, the former Carry On and EastEnders actress called on anyone who was thinking of running the marathon to do so with the Dementia Revolution team, while her husband Scott Mitchell (55) says there’s “still so much of her there” despite her illness. “The last few years have been really hard for both Barbara and me as we got used to the profound effect dementia has had on our lives,” he says, adding that he will be running the gruelling race himself as a tribute to his wife. “We…

“Hello, dear. I just want to hear your voice and that laugh of yours.’ I smiled when my son Craig said that to me because we always joked about how he called me ‘dear’. Who calls their mother ‘dear’? Our conversation didn’t seem remarkable at the time – just the usual mother/son telephone catch-up. It was late June. Craig was in Los Angeles. I was home in Zürich. We were looking forward to his upcoming visit in August, when we planned to celebrate his 60th birthday. There were nights when we’d settle in for a really long conversation, sometimes watching an entire movie while we were on the phone (and making funny comments the whole time). But this wasn’t one of them. Craig told me that he’d met a woman…

JOSEPHINE BAKER ON HAVING IT ALL Women ‘having it all’ is a coded phrase for ‘having what men have’ – finding love, excelling at work, as well as looking after their families. Dancer, spy and activist Josephine was born to a poor family in Missouri, but became the most highly paid entertainer in Europe – no mean feat for a black American woman. In 1937, she took French citizenship when she married a Frenchman, her third husband, and went on to be honoured for her work for the French Resistance during World War II. Josephine was also a mother, adopting 12 children from different races and religions, calling them her ‘rainbow tribe’. So did she have it all? She was undoubtedly an extraordinary woman, and her talents and influence are…

If you want to make a difference to your age spots, dullness, clogged pores, acne scars, or lines and wrinkles, there are a couple of ingredients you need to know about. Pop them into your routine and you won’t have to wait long to see better looking skin! See the difference! Among all of the alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), lactic acid and glycolic acid are the two most favoured for the way they can breathe life into all skin types. They both work by sloughing away dead skin cells without using any physical abrasion like granular scrubs do. Here’s the difference between these two AHAs – and the latest products that you can find them in. LACTIC ACID Cleopatra was certainly on to something when she bathed in milk to…

Dear Wendyl, I have three young granddaughters whose mother is very careful what she applies on their skin. I found a recipe for a natural sunscreen that asks for non-nano zinc oxide, but I’ve not had any success in finding this ingredient (I’ve tried various chemists). Any suggestions you have to help me access zinc oxide would be appreciated. Alternatively, you may have another natural sunscreen recipe to try. I love your recipes and appreciate your advice. Kind regards, Desma Cornhill Hi Desma, The reason they will have said non-nano zinc oxide in your recipe is that in recent years some commercial sunscreens have featured nano particles – which are so small that they enter your bloodstream through the skin. But normal zinc oxide – the one you buy at…

It’s possible that more rubbish is written about how gardening improves your health than any other topic – apart from politics, of course. I’ve been gardening for decades and I’m fatter, stiffer and more wrinkled than I’ve ever been. The fact is, it’s exercise that improves your health. My advice is to pick something you enjoy that doesn’t wreck your fingernails. Gym, anyone? Forest bathing is, evidently, the Next Big Thing. Actually, it’s been A Big Thing for ages, but now that somebody has given it this romantic title, it’s becoming better known. No, it’s not about diving naked into a crystal-clear pool in the middle of a native bush reserve. You don’t have to be naked and you don’t have to get in the water. You do, however, need…

Joy to the world! What an amazing woman Joy Cowley is (24.09.18) – woodturning in her 80s, after years of writing books for children. My kids had a great love of reading and they were allowed about half an hour each night before ‘lights out’ time. I noticed that reading books gave them more confidence and something to look forward to. The weekly trip to the local library to select their chosen books was eagerly awaited. Joy is such an inspiration with tackling new hobbies and has proved it can be done even while caring for her 88-year-old husband, Terry Coles. Being awarded the Order of New Zealand would undoubtedly be the pinnacle of Joy’s life and I offer my heartiest congratulations for a life well lived. H Kale, Feilding…

The other night, I fixed a small bedside lamp for my seven-year-old daughter. She looked up at me with awe in her eyes and said, “Whoa, Dad, you’re so smart! You could be an engineer!” I took the compliment in the spirit in which it had been given, pushing to the back of my mind the behaviour and poor personal hygiene of engineering students I had known at Massey University, and decided she was right – I have serious practical skills in mechanics and technology. Sure enough, only days later, these talents came to the fore when we inherited a huge bin of Thomas the Tank Engine trains and tracks. My daughters weren’t around when Pop offered it to us, but I assured him we’d love it. We had so…

Hailing from North Carolina, Therese used to write contemporary novels, but they weren’t selling. So she tried her hand at biographical historical fiction instead and had a huge bestseller with her last book, Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald. I was fascinated by Alva Vanderbilt because… ”At a time when well-to-do women were limited to the more ‘feminine’ pursuits and the social order was strict, Alva refused to stick to the rules.” The most challenging thing about fictionalising her story was… ”Getting an accurate read on her so that I could represent her properly. Almost every account of her is in such negative terms that at first I was put off. But I was intrigued by how the record of what she did seemed contradictory to the kind of person…

As I write this, we’re getting ready to send this issue off into the world on the eve of Princess Eugenie’s big day, and I must say, I’m feeling pretty excited in anticipation. But you, our lucky and lovely readers, will now know the answers to most of the questions that are currently bubbling around in my head… What will the bride wear? Who will turn up – and what will they all wear? How many times will Andrew and Fergie upstage the bride? What will the Queen make of it all?! I can barely wait – and I look forward to bringing you all the official details, plus the insider information that comes out in the days that follow the big occasion. But I better not get ahead of…

Sir Rod Stewart has finally reconciled with his eldest daughter, 55 years after he and his childhood sweetheart were forced to give her up for adoption. The legendary rocker says he’s thrilled to finally have a relationship with Sarah Streeter, who was conceived when Rod (73) and his childhood sweetheart were teenagers. “She calls me Dad, and I call her my daughter,” he tells. “We’re doing our best.” Sarah, a recovering drug addict and alcoholic, only learnt her father was rock star Rod when she turned 18, and despite a few attempts to reconcile over the years, she has only recently begun to think of him as her father. “It’s taken time because he’s not just my dad, is he?” she says. “He’s a big star. So of course, that…

Turn on the telly on a Friday night and there he is. Warm, comforting, occasionally scandalous and always side-splittingly funny, Graham Norton has gone from bit-part actor and bartender to a 20-year chat-show veteran and global legend. But while he’s made his fortune extracting the juiciest and funniest nuggets from the world’s rich and famous, Graham (55) himself has always remained something of an enigma – and that’s exactly how he’d like things to stay. Often thought of as perpetually happy, the star admits there’s a certain level of acting in his role, comparing it to any other job and alluding to a more realistic reality. “I’m at work. If your job is frothing milk, you’ve got to froth the milk. My job is to be a cheery chat-show host,…

Lyn McConchie rises early every day to feed her ocicat Thunder, before settling down in front of the computer on her Norsewood farmlet to write fantasy and crime books. But there’s a real-life story from nearly half a century ago that’s never far from her mind, when she risked her life, braving suffocating smoke and flames, to rescue elderly women trapped in a burning rest home. It’s something that continues to haunt the 72-year-old author, who claims the seven victims of Wellington’s Sprott House rest home fire on July 26, 1969, needlessly perished in the ferocious early morning blaze. The deadly fire was deemed an accident at the time, with fire investigators unable to determine the cause. The tragedy led to major changes in fire regulations for rest homes and…

I have a confession: the idea of a stir-fry never thrills me – all that patient chopping! And yet, when I do whip one up, I’m always impressed by how fast a tasty and healthy meal can come together! Dinner in a jiffy! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Fish with ginger noodles & greens SERVES 2 Zingy with ginger, this dish is both warming and refreshing. 140g egg noodles, cooked 2-3 fillets gurnard or similar firm fish, cut into large pieces ½ cup rice flour or cornflour 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 knob of ginger, peeled and sliced thinly 1 fresh kaffir lime leaf, rolled and shredded into strips 2 spring onions, cut diagonally 4-6 stems broccolini, stalks diced 1 cup snow peas, halved ½ red…

Spring is in full swing and so are the season’s skirts. Here I have gathered all the top styles and shapes to take you through to summer. From flowing to fitted, there’s a skirt here for you. Find your fit! RUFFLE & WRAP • A wrap skirt is a figure-flattering option. This stunning broderie-anglaise number from Country Road features fun and feminine ruffle design details. • Styled here with a frill-sleeved top from Witchery, complementary neutral accessories and statement jewellery, this ensemble will turn heads in the best way. TOP $139.90, BAG $109.90 and SHOES $149.90 all from WITCHERY. SKIRT $179 from COUNTRY ROAD. EARRINGS 17.99 and BANGLES $22.99 for set both from LOVISA. FIT & FLARE • Figure-hugging at the top and flared at the bottom, this style will…

This week’s model Marlene shares her beauty secrets with us… What’s your favourite part of having your make-up done? It’s such a relaxing treat and makes me feel so spoilt. I particularly love the way make-up artists apply individual lashes to boost my own sparse ones. It’s something I’d never do myself, but I love the effect. What is the most expensive part of your beauty routine? Definitely my hair – especially since I’ve gone back to blonde after being brunette for a while. It’s been a gradual process that has involved salon visits every six weeks and good quality Kérastase products to keep it healthy. Now I can probably stretch it out to every eight weeks for my colour. How about your most inexpensive? Probably my body products –…

Make your own sunscreen this summer. Plus, try a turmeric ointment and a rosewater deodorant. Protect yourself! ROSEWATER DEODORANT Rosewater is a great antibacterial. You can buy good rosewater in many ethnic specialty shops, as it is used a lot in Indian and Turkish cuisines. Check the label carefully to see if it has preservatives, though, as some bottles I’ve bought turned out to contain them. You may need to shop around (I’ve found lotusoils.co.nz to be good). This recipe uses alcohol in the form of vodka to diffuse the oil evenly. 80 ml rosewater 40 ml vodka Combine both ingredients in a spray bottle. You may need to use this a few times a day when active, but I usually find that once in the morning is sufficient. TRY…

If you want to improve your health and your garden in one go, try building this! Our beautiful blue basin required a unique stand to showcase it. We bought a dozen concrete pavers and The Partner’s sidekick – who, it seems, is something of a mathematical whizz kid – developed a logarithm to turn them into this beautifully proportioned spiral. Each paver weighs about 12kg, the basin is 20kg plus, and it took him a couple of hours to put it together. That would have burned over 600 calories, so he should be quite a bit thinner and healthier tomorrow.…

SQUEAKY CLEAN The husband is very obliging at helping with household chores. I suggested a bathroom spring clean one day; I’d do the shower and cabinet, he the ceiling and walls. I was about to remove the towels when the husband said, “I won’t need to do those two walls as you don’t see behind them when the towels are hanging up!” Fay, Hamilton PIED PIPER My starving son, on returning home after rugby practice, asked, “Mum, may I have a pie?” “No,” I replied. “Your tea is nearly ready.” Then, “May I have a sandwich?” he asked. “Oh, alright,” I said. Moments later, spying a pie between two slices of bread, I questioned, “What’s this?” “A sandwich,” son answered. “A pie sandwich.” Mum, North Otago, January 31, 2000 A…

Our cute kid wins a copy of We’ve Got a Boat, written and performed by singer and actor Jay Laga’aia, RRP $21.99. Jay brings amazing energy to his performance on the accompanying CD to this hardback book, which has quirky images by Donovan Bixley. 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.…

Stories about the super-rich hold endless appeal – just look at the popularity of the movie Crazy Rich Asians. Well, this novel takes us into the world of one of America’s richest families at the height of their wealth. It’s set during what is known as the Gilded Age, the latter part of the 19th century, and focuses on the life of one woman, Alva Vanderbilt. Alva was well-born, but her family had no money and was facing ruin when she pulled off a coup – marrying into the Vanderbilts, who had made their multi-millions from shipping and railroads. What they wanted from her was help in being accepted by snobby New York high society. Alva duly devoted herself to the task, building vast mansions and throwing extravagant balls to…

It looks like everyone got their happily ever after! Trevor Engelson (41), who was previously married to Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (37), has tied the knot again just a year after meeting his new flame. The TV producer married nutritionist Tracey Kurland (32) in a low-key Californian ceremony last week, following a short, four-month engagement. The ceremony was worlds away from his ex-wife’s lavish Windsor affair, with Trevor and Tracey, whose businessman father Stanford Kurland (65) is worth hundreds of millions, opting for a “small, intimate gathering”, complete with paper Mexican decorations and a tequila bar for guests. “The bride and groom looked so in love and very happy together,” a guest remarked. In social media photos, the bride is pictured in a calf-length gown, with Trevor donning a grey…

House renovations are always stressful, what with the packing and unpacking, the dust, the wires, the breakages and the nasty surprises. Multiply that by 775 rooms, 1,514 doors and 760 windows and you have a nightmare – one the Queen is facing in modernising and restoring Buckingham Palace. Fortunately, Her Majesty is made of sterner stuff than her humble subjects – even when told that she will have to leave the private apartments she has occupied since coming to the throne in 1952. According to a senior courtier, “The Queen is immensely pragmatic and she wants to stay in the palace. She said, ‘Let me know where you would like me to go.’” The scale of the essential work to the building, which dates back to 1703 and has not…

First it was her “recipe” for avocado on toast that had social media up in arms. Now Nigella Lawson has reignited a debate long-fought by foodies, and Dawn French, for one, has weighed in. The actress took to Twitter after Nigella (58) innocently posted a picture of a scone with jam and cream. But it was her method – cream first, then jam – that caused outrage. Dawn (60) wrote, “Nigella, darlin girl, far be it and all that, but seriously… jam (or red goo) goes first… NO EXCEPTIONS. Please. Thank you.” It was a sentiment echoed by many Cornish residents, who are locked in an historic battle with their Devon neighbours as to the correct order. Not one to retreat, Nigella shot back, “I bow to your Cornishness and…

On her right wrist Tina Turner wears three Cartier love bangles that grab at the autumn sun in the garden of her Swiss château. They’re “glued on”, she says, and together they tell the story of her extraordinary life. First there’s the gold one she bought when she made it big in her forties. Next there’s a platinum bangle, a gift from her then-boyfriend Erwin because he didn’t want her wearing a love token she’d had to buy for herself. The third, in rose gold, was his gift to her as they prepared to get married more than 25 years later. Tina wore Armani for their wedding in 2013 and today she’s in it again, a diaphanous black and cream two-piece which ghosts across well-kept curves and doesn’t even try…

It’s the question he’s asked every time he’s interviewed: “Who are the best and worst celebrities you’ve had on your couch?” And while Graham’s had to be a bit diplomatic, we’ve rounded up some of his favourite famous folk – and a few of the flops. THE BEST “Someone like Tom Cruise is incredible; he comes in and gets introduced to everyone and he remembers everyone’s name, so it means people backstage love him,” Graham says, adding that Will Smith and Tom Hanks round out his top three. “Tom Hanks can really tell a story and will talk about his entire career – even Turner and Hooch.” THE WORST Only one celebrity has ever been name-checked as a horrible guest, with that honour going to Mickey Rourke. “He was exhausting…

There’s a special moment Niki Besley relishes just before her eldest boy Logan races out the door each day. She knows her youngster is always mindful of the terrifying weeks he battled a mystery illness that came perilously close to claiming his life, so the pair always share a tender embrace before he jets off. “He’d kill me if I said this, but he won’t leave the house without giving me a cuddle,” she confesses. “Yes, it’s behind our four walls, but he still does all that kind of stuff because he knows he nearly died – he knows he was that close – so I think he’s really appreciative.” Tears flow as the Auckland mum-of-two (44) recounts the knife-edge health scare four years ago, filled with blood transfusions and…

1 Crop it like it’s hot With the temperature still fluctuating, a light, cropped cardigan is one of the most useful pieces you can own right now. Add to jeans for warmth without looking like you’re stuck in winter, or throw one over a dress. Max’s Feni Crop Cardi has a fine knit with ribbed detailing; the Loobie’s Story Martini Cardi is round-necked with ribbed cuffs, while Standard Issue keeps it classic with a fitted style that’s shaped at the waist – and bonus, it comes in six colours. 2 Flat out with Ziera Choosing flat sandals doesn’t mean you have to give up any style points, especially with these beauties from Ziera’s new collection – which also happen to be super-comfy. 3 Regal, without the cost Add…

SPICED SHERRY SHORTCAKE This delicious dessert is from the Waikowhai Scout Recipe Book (with sections on tramping foods and survival), which was compiled to commemorate the group’s 25th anniversary in 1983. It includes a very gracious foreword from Mrs Fickling, the mayor of the Auckland suburb at the time. 1 cup sultanas ¼ cup dates, chopped ¼ cup sherry 100g butter ¼ cup sugar 1 egg 2 cups self-raising flour 1½ cups stewed apple 1 tbsp mixed peel 1 tsp allspice ½ tsp ground ginger 3 tbsp chopped walnuts 1 Soak the sultanas and dates in sherry for a couple of hours. 2 Cream the butter and sugar. 3 Beat in the egg and stir in the flour. 4 Press two-thirds of the mixture into a 20cm square dish. Combine…

There’s no need to buy a new iPhone just because you require a new battery – despite what Apple tells you. And you should take email offers with a pinch of salt – unless they want money for that too. Protect your wallet! Nearly every day, upon checking your emails, you’ll find several major New Zealand stores wanting to engage with you about special offers, prizes or stuff that has nothing to do with what they sell. These are reputable companies, but are ‘their’ emails actually scams? If they are the same ones I get every day, yes they are. How do you know? They will be asking you for something. They want remote access to your computer or they’re directing you to a site where you’re asked to enter…

LIBRA Sep 24 – Oct 23 Just because someone seems to have everything you want, that doesn’t mean their life is perfect – you know that. But it can be hard to swallow, especially when they flaunt their wealth. Just remember you’re not beholden to anyone and that’s worth more than money or possessions. Love causes some distraction this week, which may not be a bad thing. SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 Someone you respect may let you down this week. This could be a friend or colleague, or someone more distant, like a politician or celebrity. Ask yourself how you would act in their situation and remember everyone has flaws. Thankfully, there are others out there who will not disappoint you. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 Intuition…

Riding high Zara Tindall would have to be my favourite royal. She is so down to earth and natural. I enjoyed your Star Weekly royal article (17.09.18). Her love of animals is to be admired. Whenever you see photos of her and her family, they are always so lovely and happy and laidback. They just seem to take the photographers in their stride. Whenever they face ups and downs, they bounce back. I hope Zara does get a crack at a second Olympics. That would be amazing. Pebbles, New Plymouth THIS MAGAZINE IS SUBJECT TO NZ PRESS COUNCIL PROCEDURES. A COMPLAINT MUST FIRST BE DIRECTED IN WRITING TO THE EDITOR’S EMAIL ADDRESS. IF THE COMPLAINANT IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE RESPONSE, THE COMPLAINT MAY BE REFERRED TO THE PRESS COUNCIL,…

It’s been heartening to see the response to the stories I wrote about the work World Vision is doing in India and Myanmar. I travelled to these two countries in August for three weeks, interviewing young women and their families who had been affected by child labour, child marriage and trafficking. The stories were published in the paper over the past fortnight and it’s been lovely having my faith in human nature reinforced through that. Working in talkback, I hear comments such as, ‘Why bother giving overseas when there are so many problems in New Zealand?’ or, ‘Why doesn’t India look after its own people?’ And perhaps the most brutal, ‘Why would I care about people in India or Myanmar?’ The good thing about giving is that everybody has their…

FIRST MAN RATING: M Biographical films are often fascinating, as they give you an intimate insight into the lives of some of the world’s most famous people. First Man is no exception, as viewers get to glimpse the heroic and heartbreaking life of Neil Armstrong. Director Damien Chazelle (La La Land) is clearly angling to be recognised at the Academy Awards again and Ryan Gosling’s performance as the First Man is very likely to be acknowledged over the awards season too. But, be warned, this film is more heavy duty than it may appear. Fleur Mealing…

Sharyn Casey is the narrator of Three’s Gogglebox NZ . My favourite book ever is… Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. Everyone raved about the movie, but I strongly believe that the book is always better! I vowed to read it before I watched the movie and it was incredible. It has twists and turns throughout, a great story and an unexpected ending. My book of the moment is… We were given The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman for our wedding seven years ago and I thought it was a weird gift, but my cousin told me I must read it. So I pulled it out and it’s super-interesting – it helps with communication and all sorts of things with your partner once you figure out what…