Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2015 i Woman & Home

…it’s about an attitude, not about finding perfection. I’ve been travelling around the UK recently, talking to women like you. I came away with fab ideas for w&h and enjoyed every minute of your company. The issue’s theme, Reshape your life, came from you. You talked about finding new strategies to free yourself from guilt, stress, body hang-ups and, yes, clutter. Inspired by this, we asked five women how they felt about their bodies (p52). They come in every different shape and size, yet they’ve all learned to love their bodies. Maybe it comes with age, with being loved or just being happy within yourself – but it’s definitely a defining moment. That doesn’t mean we’re not willing to invest in our health and be proactive, so be inspired by…

Spender or a saver? A saver. Signature dish? I’m amazing at roasts and one-pot meals like stews, risottos and frittatas. Ideal night in? A Simon Cowell programme, salty popcorn, blankets and my family. Technology: friend or foe? Both. What would you change about yourself? Nothing. I’ve almost come to terms with being myself! What are you best at? Communicating. What does love feel like? Family. Greatest achievement? My marriage and my family. High street or designer? High Street all the way – I love COS. What do you order in the pub? A Diet Coke, and a chicken, bacon and avocado salad. What keeps you awake at night? Nothing – I’m out like a light as soon as my head hits the pillow. What do you splurge on? Shoes. I…

GO WITH THE FLOW It’s the dream summer dress that works for every figure type. Hang loose in this A-line and you’ll still feel ultra luxe. Try a bold print and oversized accessories. A knotted head scarf gives that gone-by glamour we’d channel every day if we could! Invest in the best sunnies you can afford. Designer frames will always give your wardrobe that added wow factor. RED ALERT So you want something a little bit smarter? An eye-popping pencil skirt will work around the clock. Tuck in a bright printed tee – a silky finish will up your style status instantly. Unsure about accessories? Go on, rev it up with red shoes. Go tone-on-tone with the rest of your outfit for styling success. FEEL THE FLOWER POWER What’s the…

It is said that a compliment is a gift, not to be thrown away carelessly, unless you want to hurt the giver. And I could not agree more. There is nothing worse than paying a compliment and the recipient narrows their eyes and looks at you suspiciously or simply starts to disagree with you, and even sometimes gets angry with you. Worse still is when someone goes bright red with embarrassment as if to say, “You can’t honestly mean that?” So when paying a genuine, and by genuine I mean honest and sincere, compliment, it is a gift because it’s a chance to make someone feel good about themselves, and that is something that should be thanked. I’m no shrink but I gather that if you are nice to people…

HOW TO CHEAT YOUR WAY TO A WAIST • Create a smaller-looking waist by cinching in with a belt – the on-trend obi belt is comfortable, moves with your body and will stay in place. • Balance volume at the top and bottom of your outfit to make your waist work wonders – flowing maxi dresses are great. • Cheat with wider shoulder straps to cinch you in, in seconds. DANIELLA SMYTHE, 40, lives in London. She works as a knitwear designer and mosaic artist and would like to bring back her waist! Daniella is a size 10. Shopping list Clever lines and hold-me-in undies will define your waist FINISHING TOUCHES HOW TO FLATTER A FULLER BUST • V-shaped necklines complement a larger bust; button-through styles mean you can control…

This season, Phase Eight has everything you need for a stylish holiday wardrobe with a vibrant collection filled with stunning fabrics and exclusive prints. The beach range includes beautiful and flattering swimwear – from colour-block one-pieces to tropical-print tankini and bikini styles – all available with coordinating cover-ups and contemporary accessories. For warm evenings, Phase Eight’s collection of gorgeous dresses will provide elegant style for every destination. Team the green silk maxi dress with chic metallic accessories for a laid-back, glamorous look, while shorter, floral styles will work effortlessly from day to night. If golden shores are not calling this season, Phase Eight still has something for everyone, with soft knits, printed trousers and lightweight jackets that will see you through till the new season – and with 20% off,…

THE SOFTLY DRAPED SUNDRESS Get into the holiday spirit with a bold and bright print. Keeping your accessories low-key will allow your dress to be the main focus. LAID-BACK COMFORT An embroidered camisole top tucked into a maxi skirt will ease you into those hotter climates where lightweight cotton is the order of the day. Simple thong sandals complete the look. The new Tu collection is available from 9 June in store, subject to availability. Visit sainsburys.co.uk/tu…

Summer-ize your feet Make pedicures a bit more of a pleasure! • DETOX YOUR TOES If you’re a fan of the Clarisonic for your face, try the new Clarisonic Pedi Sonic Foot Transformation Set, £175, a waterproof foot brush and buffer. • MASSAGE AND SOFTEN your feet by kneading them between the palms of your hands – take a scoop of gorgeous new Cowshed On The Hoof Healing Foot Balm, £19, a creamy balm scented with clary sage and rosemary. Make long firm thumb sweeps along the sole of your foot, then mini circles using your thumbs, working from the ball of your foot to the heel. Finish with a firm stroke all over the foot, then repeat on the other one. • THE NUDE PEDI The luxe look for…

BEST MATTE LIPSTICK Tom Ford Lip Color Matte, £37. “I loved it, and I only had to apply it once, as it has great lasting colour. A real confidence booster.” RN WINNER OF WINNERS BEST NUDE LIPSTICK L’Oréal Paris Color Riche L’Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick in Nude Ballet, £8.99. “Subtle, natural colour, not too sticky and really lasts.” ZB BEST LIP STAIN Lipstick Queen Vesuvius Liquid Lipstick, £22. “A twistable liquid lipstick with a built-in lip brush for precise application.” MG BEST LIPGLOSS Chanel Rouge Allure Gloss, £26. “You just feel sexy opening the box! Strong colour, amazing staying power and no stickiness.” KB BEST LIP CRAYON Bobbi Brown Art Stick, £19.50. “Incredibly easy to use, straight from the tip: a creamy texture that truly lasts!” JGB BEST LIP TREATMENT Chanel…

BEST ROMANTIC Acqua Di Parma Rosa Nobile, £72 for 50ml EDP. “A pretty perfume, light and refreshing. It’s especially good during the day.” RN BEST INDULGENCE Roja Parfums Lily Extrait, £275 for 50ml perfume. “Soft, sensual and feminine, I really loved this – and the bottle is just a piece of art.” KB BEST DAY TO NIGHT Bottega Veneta Knot, £70 for 50ml EDP. “I wore it both for a morning meeting and an evening event, and received many compliments!” AA BEST EVERYDAY Liz Earle Botanical Essence N0100, £49 for 50ml EDP. “Lovely and unintruding.” DrSW BEST COLOGNE Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne, £82 for 100ml cologne. “This was just stunning on one of my friends. It’s my favourite.” ZB BEST EVENING Tom Ford Velvet Orchid, £72…

BEST DAILY CARE Bumble and bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Shampoo, £23, and Conditioner, £25. “This is the one for coarse dry hair. Leaves it soft but with texture.” SMcK BEST INTENSIVE CONDITIONER Pureology Strength Cure Restorative Masque, £25.15. “I love this for my bleached-blonde hair! My hairdresser George Northwood converted me!” ZB BEST AGE-DEFYING CARE Alterna Caviar Clinical Exfoliating Scalp Facial, £38. “Fantastic scalp detoxifier. Great for product junkies and city dwellers, and post-beach holidays.” SMcK WINNER OF WINNERS BEST NEW HAIR COLLECTION Garnier Ultimate Blends Shampoo and Conditioner, £2.79 each. “An amazing range of day-to-day treatments that resolved every hair dilemma.” JGB BEST SHINE STYLER VO5 Nourish My Shine Miracle Illuminator, £3.99. “Healthy hair in a tube. After one use, my hair was shiny and looked in great condition!…

PROFESSOR MARK WHITELEY is a consultant vascular surgeon and founder of The Whiteley Clinic, which specialises in venous conditions. • In the UK, about one in 1,000 people are affected by DVT each year. Age, the contraceptive pill and smoking increase risk. • Long-haul flights of seven hours or more increase risk because reduced oxygen pressure causes cells lining the veins to shrivel and cause clots. But sitting still for a long time on any type of transport can increase risk. • Properly fitted graduated compression stockings, keeping hydrated and standing up and moving around every 30 minutes will keep blood circulating properly. • If it runs in your family your GP should refer you to a hematologist. • The only diagnostic test is venous duplex ultrasound but a blood…

Kim, a journalist and wedding event producer, lives in Middlesex and New York with her second husband, Charlie. She has two children, Catherine, 27, and James, 26. When my daughter got engaged I was thrilled. Catherine and her fiancé Kris had been dating for four years and were very much in love. I could barely sleep that night for the excitement of it all. It was the day I’d dreamt of since she was a little girl, never imagining that by the time it happened, her father and I would no longer be married. As the initial euphoria wore off, it dawned on me that having spent the past 14 years successfully phasing my ex out of my life, he was suddenly back in it. And big time! Planning a…

Some makes, including Chanel, Hermès, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Fendi, match the highest investment yields on the stock market. Vintage is anything that is over 20 years old but, more recently, top designer bags, such as Hermès and Chanel, are accruing value after just a few years. A quilted Chanel flap bag sold new in 2013 for just under £3,000 at Christie’s, but is now worth around £5,000. Mulberry is another brand to hold on to. A “Bayswater” that cost £650 in 2012 is now worth £895 at auction, according to experts at Rewind Vintage. The value of the bag is determined firstly by brand and model – the scarcer, the better. For example, an Hermès 2002 crocodile “Birkin” bag sold for £32,000 at Christie’s in June 2014. Next…

Get a daily dose of woman&home online via our daily newsletters (sign up at womanandhome.com), or by connecting with us on It’s the perfect time for strawberries and cream Celebrate the Wimbledon classic with our tasty strawberry dessert recipes at womanandhome.com/recipes/strawberry 10 ways to make your summer festival 5-star From luxury picnic hampers to pop-up wine glasses and portable washing machines – learn how to survive the festival season in style at womanandhome.com/glamping How to be the best dressed wedding guest We’ve got the greatest high street wedding buy edit – from elegant dresses to eye-catching accessories – at womanandhome.com/fashion/weddings What got you tweeting? @clarebalding: I’m not really cut out for this modelling lark but @womanandhome are always very nice to me. @gaeliccara: Oswestry hairdresser have a better class of…

FIND MY IPHONE A simple, effective and free app that can be downloaded in the App Store. Enable it in your settings and it will then generate a map with the location of your phone. HIDDEN An innovative app for iPhones and iPads that not only helps you locate your phone but also accesses the camera to take photos of the thief. For £2.50 a month you can download it on three devices. Visit hiddenapp.com PREY ANTI THEFT Available on android and iPhones, this free tracking device will not only find your phone but can also sound an alarm on your stolen device and display an alert message to communicate with the thief.…

Prawn and papaya salad A zesty, Asian-style dish with mostly storecupboard ingredients. Easy/Prepare ahead (dressing only) • Ready in 20 minutes • Serves 4 FOR THE DRESSING 1 large shallot, peeled and sliced 1 red chilli, finely chopped zest and juice of 1 lime 4tbsp rice wine vinegar 2tbsp mirin rice wine 2tsp Thai fish sauce 2tsp runny honey FOR THE SALAD 350g raw prawns (or you can use cooked to save time) 1tbsp oil 2 papayas, peeled and sliced 150g radishes, finely sliced 3 baby gem lettuce hearts, cut into quarters large handful coriander leaves, roughly chopped large handful mint leaves, roughly chopped 1 Mix all the dressing ingredients together until combined and set aside. 2 Heat a griddle, frying pan or barbecue over a medium-high heat. Toss the prawns…

DECKCHAIR STRIPES Loving the soft summer colours of this room scheme, especially the striped curtains. Wallpaper, Gypsy Garland in Saffron, £52 per roll; curtains, Scandi Stripe in Warm, £55 per m, vanessa arbuthnott.co.uk NEW TALENT Graduate Collection supports emerging design talent, such as Hania Southwell – her fab, colourful cushions are £40 each including feather pad, graduatecollection.co.uk TRAVELLING LIGHT Have you discovered hammam towels? They’re really absorbent, dry quickly, are light and won’t take up much room in your suitcase. £20 each, sorbetltd.co.uk MELAMINE IS BACK! There are some amazing designs around this year and it’s hard to believe they aren’t the real thing! Indigo dinner plate; floral dinner plate, £4 each, marksand spencer.com ;…

Baltic Cities & St Petersburg Cruise 13 nights from £679 per person This classic northern waters cruise features some truly stunning ports of call – Copenhagen, medieval Tallinn, St Petersburg and Scandinavian gems Helsinki and Stockholm – as well as a transit of the famous Kiel Canal. Departing 11 October 2015, the price includes: 13 nights full-board cruise on MS Marco Polo from Tilbury Traditional British and international cuisine, afternoon tea and late-night snacks Informative guest speakers Visit www.newmarket.travel/IWH17156 Amsterdam & Antwerp Christmas Markets Cruise Three nights from £199 per person See Amsterdam’s canals and wander Antwerp’s cobbled streets as you explore their delightful Christmas Markets. Ports of call include Amsterdam, Netherlands, Antwerp, Belgium. Departing 13 and 16 December 2015, the price includes: Three nights cruise on Magellan…

Judy and her husband divide their time between Key West, Florida and New York City. Her children’s novels have sold over 80 million copies. She has written four novels for adults, including Wifey and Summer Sisters . Her latest, In the Unlikely Event (Picador), takes place in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where she grew up. In the Unlikely Event came to me when I heard Rachel Kushner talking about her first novel, Telex from Cuba . She was talking about how the idea for it came from stories of her grandmother’s life in Cuba in the 50s. It suddenly struck me that I had a story from my 50s’ childhood to tell too. I was…

I LOVE VIVISCAL Viviscal is recommended by 81% of customers.* Francine never had issues with her hair and always had thick hair while she was growing up. The first time Francine noticed an issue was two years ago. “When drying my hair, I would feel the heat on my scalp and I thought how odd... When I saw my hair... in the shower, that is when I knew I had a problem.” Francine heard about Viviscal® through her best friend, who suggested that she try this product that her dermatologist was taking... Francine noticed a difference in three to four months with Viviscal. “I had no negative side effects with Viviscal. Stick with it, my children have noticed that Viviscal has made a difference and also…

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Chanel’s iconic J12 was first created in 2000 with a black high-tech ceramic strap. In 2003, a white version followed, gaining instant cult status. Ten years later, Rado continued to wave the white flag and developed the world’s first touch watch. (Just a swipe of the finger changes the time.) LOOK ONLINE  For more of summer’s white watches, go to womanandhome.com/indulgence/watches…

Keep your cool on a warm summer’s day – whatever the occasion. This soft- as-silk dress can do “dressed down” with flats, or work that wedding season with stilettos… feel that floral print and wear it everywhere. Silk dress, £195, 4-14, Reiss >> Make your dress do all the work – just reinvent it with accessories ULTIMATE SUMMER DRESSES Embroidered details elevate your dress to an on-trend look…

‘Swimming is my clear-thinking time’ Interior designer and TV presenter Linda Barker, 53, lives in Battersea, London with husband Chris Short, a TV executive. They have a grown-up daughter, Jessica. Being happy is key. If you feel good, you look good. But you have to experience some sadness to recognise – and appreciate – the good times. I’m happiest with my family and I’m also lucky that I love what I do. The variety of my work keeps me on my toes. One of the hardest times of my life was trying for a sibling for Jess. I had five miscarriages and spent six years trying IVF. It was so traumatic. I come from a large farming family so I made a point of bringing up Jess with her cousins…

Ten years ago, completely out of the blue, Sally Bee suffered three heart attacks due to a very rare heart condition that she didn’t know she had. “It was really tough,” she says, “I had to say goodbye to my husband and my three babies as the doctors said I was going to die. My heart stopped, my eyes closed and all the pain I was suffering went away. My next breath was a miracle, and from that breath onwards I’ve been committed to making sure I keep my body in the best shape possible. It’s important to say that I didn’t suffer my heart attacks because I was unfit or overweight, but I did survive them because I had taken good care of myself beforehand. And that is the…

GIVE ME A WAVE Get body and texture in an instant by adding waves to your hair. For a glossy finish try L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.Art Hollywood Waves Fatale, £14.99. Or for a softer look, TRESemmé Perfectly (Un)Done Wave Creating Sea Foam, £2.73. THIS MONTH I’VE BEEN TRYING... Thermage CPT on my face. The pinprick heat from the radio frequency device was at times toe-curling, so I was surprised, 50 minutes later, not to see one pink mark. New collagen is, I’m promised, forming deep down as I type… I’ll report back to you on that one! Costs around £1,750 for a single treatment; repeat every two years. TAKE YOUR PICK... I truly can’t! So there’s currently Bobbi Brown Extra Hand Cream, £22, in my oversized tote bag; This Works Energy…

The style trick that takes off ten years Hair extensions have a bit of a rep but, like any good “work”, the best ones are undetectable. “We’ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of women in their forties and fifties coming in for hair extensions,” says Sarah McKenna, founder of extension specialist Vixen & Blush. “As we get older, hair becomes thinner, and women feel forced to go shorter. With extensions, you can keep the style that suits you and add volume.” • The method The “hot” new innovation is cold fusion: keratin bonds are wrapped around small sections of your hair then sealed on using ultrasound vibrations. There’s no heat or mixing of keratin glue with your natural hair, and it takes 90 minutes for a whole head.…

BEST SHEER FOUNDATION Chanel Les Beiges All-In-One Healthy Glow Fluid SPF 15, £34. “I loved this so much, I immediately bought it in my own shade!” ZB BEST MAKE-UP PRIMER Clarins Instant Light Radiance Boosting Complexion Base, £26.50. “The perfect glow in a bottle! Skin looks radiant and stays hydrated.” RN BEST COVER FOUNDATION MAC Pro Longwear SPF 20 Compact Foundation, £25. “Adds coverage and stays on, but without caking.” KB BEST FLAWLESS FOUNDATION Estée Lauder Perfectionist Youth-Infusing Makeup SPF 25, £37. “Like an instant facelift! I feel confident all day.” W&H READER BEST CONCEALER Dior Diorskin Star Concealer, £22. “Great texture and colours for natural-looking cover and flawless skin.” JGB BEST BB CREAM  bareMinerals Prime Time BB Primer-Cream Daily Defense SPF 30, £23. “Easy to apply and kept foundation…

WINNER OF WINNERS BEST BATH SOAK Elemis Jasmine and Rose Milk Bath, £42. “Just wonderful! Like stepping into a butter milk bath, it eases tight dry skin, leaving it wonderfully soft with an intense but soft rose smell.” KB BEST AROMATIC BODY OIL Aromatherapy Associates Inner Strength Body Oil, £42. “Every woman should have a bottle of this: life is chaotic, fast and stressful at times, and we all need some inner strength.” AA BEST BODY PAMPER Chanel N°5 The Loose Powder, £50. “I loved this! I felt like a kid again.” ZB BEST MULTIPURPOSE BODY Darphin The Revitalizing Oil for Face, Body and Hair, £24. “Great for treating any dryness, from my skin to the ends of my hair!” JGB BEST BODY CREAM Aveda Stress-Fix Body Creme, £36. “Beautiful…

THE BEAUTY BARGAIN Vaseline Lip Therapy Petroleum Jelly Original, £2.03. “Great for softening lips, dry skin and as a gloss.” THE FACE CREAM Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, £80. “It makes my skin feel like me.” THE BEAUTY SECRET YSL Touche Eclat, £25. “The perfect treatment for tired eyes.” THE BEAUTY SOOTHER Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant, £26. “Loved by my mum and me.” THE BEAUTY SERUM Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II, £69. “Sleep in a bottle!” THE SKIN REVIVER Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish, £14. “I don’t know anyone who hasn’t been amazed by it.” THE FRAGRANCE Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum, £66.50 for 50ml EDP. “It’s ageless and beautiful.” THE MOISTURISER Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion +, £30. “It makes your face feel…

TAKE UP TENNIS For a firmer bottom Why? Lunging, reaching and sprinting means your glutes (bottom muscles) are rarely let off the hook. Tips Keep moving around the court and tag ten minutes with a ball machine on to each session to improve coordination, hitting skills and fitness. Body bonus Tennis provides a great aerobic workout. Watch out for Tennis elbow – inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow. Avoid by resisting too sudden an introduction or return to play. Get started Sign up to a beginner or refresher course (lta.org.uk). Find free public courts at tennisforfree.com Also consider Nordic walking (see below), hiking, Frisbee. GET IN THE SWIM For shapely arms Why? Swimming is a great all-rounder, but also works the…

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THE EXPERTS JUDITH MILLER is a BBC Antiques Roadshow expert and author of Miller’s Costume Jewellery (Mitchell Beazley). She also runs antiques advice website millersantiquesguide.com . SUSAN CAPLAN is owner of susancaplan.co.uk , a vintage costume jewellery dealers and advisory service. How can I tell if it’s valuable? You might think that the metal, whether it’s gold, silver or platinum, is the first indicator, but vintage costume jewellery is the fastest growing segment of the jewellery market today. Pieces can be worth extraordinary amounts, even when made from cheap materials such as plastic and paste. It all depends on name and age. Christian Dior, Chanel and Cartier are the obvious names and never go out of…

Buy the right cover THINK LIKE AN ADVISER Most people have way too little life cover (if any at all). Go to an adviser and you will be advised to have up to ten times the main breadwinner’s income as cover, a policy to pay off your mortgage and critical illness cover – this is because you are far more likely to be diagnosed with a serious illness such as cancer than die during the term of a policy. The cheapest option is to take out a term assurance policy (this is life cover for a set term) and add on critical illness cover in case you become seriously ill and cannot work (it would be a pity if you had to stop paying your life insurance premiums just when…

‘ I was passionate about running but couldn’t find the clothes that flattered and had great fit’ Ann Johansson, 40, is single and lives in Chiswick, West London. She owns BoomBoom Athletica, a women’s fitness clothing brand. THE IDEA I worked in banking for years, which I enjoyed, but my passion has always been running. I became hooked about 12 years ago and started to run marathons. I could never find decent running clothes though. Either they were hi-tech and worked well but were deeply unflattering and not very feminine, or they were girly and pretty but hopeless performers. The Lycra bottoms would ride up and crease and pinch, and the tops didn’t support my bust properly. Talking to other runners, I realised that there was a definite gap in…

Prepare ahead • Ready in 1 hour, plus setting • Serves 12+ FOR THE BASE 20g unsalted butter 35g soft toffees 40g marshmallows 1tbsp cocoa powder 60g Rice Krispies 125g crunchy peanut butter FOR THE NOUGAT 550g caster sugar 140g tube liquid glucose 3 large free-range egg whites 250g mixed nuts FOR THE GLAZE 100g dark chocolate, finely chopped 2tbsp golden syrup 25g unsalted butter, cut into small cubes edible gold leaf, to decorate (optional) YOU WILL NEED a 23cm springform tin, greased with oil, and a sugar thermometer 1 For the base, slowly melt the butter with the toffees in a saucepan, then add the marshmallows and cocoa powder, and mix well. Once melted and smooth, stir in the Rice Krispies. Put in the tin and spread out to create…

Chris and Sue Baldock bought their 30s house in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, eight years ago when Sue became pregnant. “With a baby on the way we wanted more space and a garden,” says Sue, “but wanted to stay in Tunbridge Wells as we run the Italia Conti Associate School there.” The couple found a mock Tudor house that was basic, in good condition and had the potential to extend. “After we had lived here for five years, we found we needed more space,” explains Sue. They wanted more room downstairs and to utilise the attic space, and when the couple saw how architect, William Tozer, had extended a house in Hackney – they had found their man! William came up with a design to create a bedroom and en suite…

HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR LUGGAGE Airlines handle around 2.25 billion pieces of checked luggage every year, so it’s not surprising bags go astray. According to British Airways, most lost bags are reunited with their owners within 72 hours, but that’s small comfort if you’re in the Maldives and your suitcase is in Mumbai. So here are the best ways to ensure you and your bag stay together this summer by travel expert Maggie O’Sullivan IT’S ALL ABOUT THE LABEL Like many world airlines, British Airways is currently working on a digital routing label, or e-tag, which, among other things, will allow passengers to pre-tag their luggage via an app. In the meantime, there are few things you can do to improve your bag’s chances: Remove any old paper routing…

5 books to pick up now SUSPENSE THRILLER The Other Child by Lucy Atkins (Quercus) Having moved with her son and new husband to Boston, pregnant Tess is looking forward to starting anew, but things start to go wrong. Atmospheric and packed with suspense, it kept me on the edge from start to finish. MOVING NOVEL A Year of Marvellous Ways by Sarah Winman (Tinder Press) From the author of When God was a Rabbit, this portrait of the unlikely friendship between 89-year-old Marvellous Ways and a damaged soldier in 1947 Cornwall is every bit as offbeat and memorable. LOVE STORY The Turning Point by Freya North (HarperCollins) A whirlwind romance leads to a long-distance affair in which Scott and Frankie face various obstacles…

THE NEW VINTAGE If you’re a fan of faded colours with a soft feminine feel, you’ll love Ghost’s summer collection, which fuses vintage glamour with modern silhouettes. With four collections launching throughout summer, Ghost has certainly got its mojo back. Prices range from £49 to £495, ghost.co.uk PRETTY IN PRINTS Oasis has journeyed through the V&A’s archive of botanical prints to collaborate on a new collection. From £18, available from 21 May, oasis-stores.com LABEL LOVE We love the unique, vintage and global-inspired clothing at Anthropologie – our best-kept secret for a little bit of boho; anthropologie.eu THINGS ARE LOOKING ROSY … …with Pandora’s newly launched Rose Collection. Their most popular pieces have been reimagined in 14ct rose gold plating. Feather ring, £85; bow ring, £55,…

1 Super-sexy stripes will take the focus away from areas you’d prefer to hide. £35, 10-22, Swimwear365 2 Clever sheer sleeves can be worn under anything to add extra coverage for those worried about baring their arms. £105, 8-22, Joseph Ribkoff 3 This innovative bra has unusual padding up top, perfect for reshaping a bust that might have lost its fullness or for those with a smaller cup size. Bra, £32, 32B-42E; briefs, £14, 10-20, Playtex at Debenhams 4 If you’ve got a tight skirt or dress to get into this summer, then thigh-slimmers are your secret weapon. They’ll smooth your legs and hug hips for the ultimate silhouette. £49.90, s-l, ITEM m6 5 Draping and ruching cover a multitude of problems. Figure-hugging dresses with a deep V-neck are most…

We met on our first day of college in 1990. Keeril was tall, slender and dark-haired. I was not a romantic young woman and I didn’t believe in love at first sight. But something about Keeril made me feel that all was right with the world. Instantly, he became my best friend. Our take on the world was so similar that he could intuit my thoughts before I voiced them, raising an eyebrow to agree that, yes, he thought my pompous room mate ridiculous too. Everyone was trying so hard to be different. But Keeril, alone, wasn’t trying. He was a composer and his work, like he himself, fitted into no one category, but was universally loved. Over the three years that followed, we dated different people, meeting to complain…

It was a life-changing moment. Back in 2001, I was at my local Odeon scoffing popcorn and laughing at Bridget Jones’s Diary. Soft music played as Renée Zellweger playing Bridget was writhing on the floor with dishy Hugh Grant’s bad boy Daniel Cleaver. Daniel’s hands travelled up her stockinged legs, then suddenly stopped. “Absolutely enormous panties!” he exclaimed. As Bridget cringed, he laughed. “Don’t apologise, I like them. Hello, Mummy!” The audience erupted in laughter. But I sat transfixed, brain ticking over. Why had no one ever told me about enormous panties before? As someone who’d recently, mortifyingly, been banned from a holiday boat outing by a French woman crying, “Pregnant not allowed!” (I wasn’t to become pregnant for another three years), I’d always wondered how to keep my darts-player’s…

The physiotherapist I’d been seeing about my aches and pains looked serious. “I think you ought to stop running,” he said. “It’s your valgus knees…” Well, I thought my knees were fat, but I didn’t think there was an actual medical term for it. How rude! Once I’d simmered down, the physio explained that it meant I was knock-kneed, which can make running inefficient. “So,” he continued, “you need to consider whether the fat-burning benefit of running is outweighed by the potential knee damage.” Well, if that’s not a free pass to give up on something you’ve never really enjoyed, then what is? I began to think of alternative activities. Days later I could be heard breezily telling people, “Oh yes, I’m a cyclist now.” Never mind that I didn’t…

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PART ONE The 18-minute fat-burning walk To get results we need to focus on two forms of exercise, the first being aerobic. This involves a specially created walking workout to help shift any excess body fat and increase your natural calorie burn, as well as improving your overall fitness and energy levels. STRIDE 1 This is simply taking a shorter stride but at a good brisk pace. Your muscles have to react quickly to the change in motion – great for sculpting the waist muscles and arms. STRIDE 2 Cross your arms on to your chest, hold them there and walk at a brisk pace. All the power of walking will come from your hips to tone core muscles and around your hips. STRIDE 3 Take a slightly deeper stride,…

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I first noticed discomfort in my groin when staying at our holiday home in south-west France. We had taken a van full of furniture and a new computer with us. It took us about 12 hours and we only stopped twice. When we arrived at the house, I spent two days setting up the computer (as we run our own business and I need to be contactable). On the third day I noticed a stiffness around my groin area and could see that my thigh was slightly swollen. That afternoon, on a short walk, I had to stop because my leg was sore. It was a deeper red than usual but I just thought I’d been sitting in the sun too long or had twisted a joint. I reassured my…

THIS MONTH… • KIDNEY STONES • FUNGAL SKIN RASHES • PEYRONIE’S DISEASE Q I keep getting an itchy red rash under my breasts. It’s worse under my bra line; I thought it might be an allergy, so I tried hydrocortisone cream and changed my washing powder, but neither have helped. Any suggestions? A The most common reason for this is a yeast, or fungal infection. Yeasts thrive in warm, moist environments, so fungal skin rashes are more common in hot weather. The most favoured sites are skin folds, where sweat can collect, such as under the breast in women, and around the groin in men. You can treat it with cream containing an anti- fungal, such as econazole or miconazole, applied twice daily. To help prevent future attacks, switch to clothes made…

Reclaim your life when you use a Sensodyne desensitising toothpaste every day Whether it’s sipping an ice-cold drink or lingering over an ice cream dessert, if you have sensitive teeth, summer treats are hard to enjoy because of agonising twinges. In fact, over a third of us suffer from the painful symptoms of sensitive teeth… yet only one in five of us tackle the problem by using a desensitising toothpaste every day. WHY USE SENSODYNE EVERY DAY? Sensitive teeth are caused by the gradual exposure of the softer part of your tooth under the enamel – dentine. Dentine is made up of tiny tubes leading to the nerve, filled with fluid. Eating or drinking hot, cold or sweet foods and liquids can change the fluid movement, triggering that short, sharp…

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IN SEASON The height of summer brings the best British produce – beans, peas, salads, new potatoes… no excuse not to eat your 5+ a day! Preferably with a salad of our wonderful native crabs, crayfish or lobster, delicious in the summer. All the berries are here or nearly on their way too. If you’ve jam on your mind, try our foolproof recipes on womanandhome.com/recipes YOU SAY YUZU… Made from a Japanese citrus fruit that combines the tastes of grapefruit, lemon and orange, yuzu juice is fantastic as a (fat-free!) dressing for shellfish or chicken. £4.59, Waitrose. ICED COFFEE? We’ve tested this new espresso machine by Lavazza and it passed with flying colours. With a cold setting, you can make an iced cappuccino, and in winter, use the…

There are plenty of people who think wine tastes best sipped beside an open fire with a winter gale thrashing at the front door. But I have to admit that I’m not one of them. Give me a sunlit garden and a glass of something crisp, light and refreshing in preference any day. Just because the weather is warmer doesn’t mean you have to give up drinking red wines. Grapes such as Gamay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc are perfect for this time of year, especially if you chill them beforehand. And even bolder, more structured wines like Syrah work well with barbecues and roast summer lamb. For all that, I think the summer months are better suited to whites and rosés. I tend to avoid whites with lots of…

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MEERA SYAL “The Humans by Matt Haig (Canongate) is a deceptively simple premise of an alien from a logical and therefore, he assumes, superior, race, who comes down to earth with a bleak mission. Funny, profound and packed with wisdom, you come away full of optimism for the flawed and precious human race. Family Life by Akhil Sharma (Faber & Faber) is a heart-rending story of eight-year-old Ajay, who emigrates from New Delhi to America with his parents and super-talented brother. Within weeks, tragedy strikes – after an accident, Ajay’s brother is left profoundly and irreversibly brain-damaged, and the family’s fortunes are changed forever. It’s based on the same awful incident in the author’s own life, and the strength and sacrifice of his family is a testament and tribute to…

ALL WARNER HOTEL BREAKS OFFER: Breakfasts and dinners included Full use of the leisure facilities Fantastic live entertainment every evening An assortment of daytime activities Exclusively for adults Walking in Wales Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel, North Wales Four nights half-board from £239 per person Explore Wales in the summer with this fantastic walking break. Departing 13 July and 7 August 2015: Meet and greet with your tour guide Follow approved routes and cover around ten miles, walking over two days Transport to and from the walk and a packed lunch for both walks Gardening break Cricket St Thomas Hotel, Somerset Four nights half-board from £279 per person Departing 27 July 2015: Guided tour of the grounds and gardens Entry to Forde Abbey Gardens Daytime activities including Walk a Mile with Warner…

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Tell us about your experience working on Miss Julie … This was the toughest thing I’ve ever done, the kind of work that inspires you to push yourself harder than you want. It was five weeks of emotional warfare but Liv [Ullmann] wrote a brilliant screenplay, and Strindberg’s dialogue is so gripping and menacing that it makes it thrilling to perform. It was one of the best experiences of my career. What were your impressions of Jessica Chastain, who plays Miss Julie? Jessica is the ideal actress you would want to do this kind of a story with. She has a way of being so present and she was so daring in throwing herself into Julie that it stops being make-believe and feels very real. After…