Innholdsfortegnelse for Oct 2015 i Woman & Home

• One of my ambitions when I first became editor of woman&home was to celebrate the new, powerful 40+ woman. Women who are chief income-earners, starting their own businesses and trying something new. Women who are stylish, with a passion for life and a positive attitude that radiates out of them. Women who know how to cope when the chips are down. Women who influence, empower, make us laugh or echo our thoughts – sometimes before we even know what they are! Women who inspire women (and quite a few men too!). YOU are these women, and this month, we’re celebrating with wonderful examples. • To start with, I want to say a big THANK YOU. Over the past ten years, you’ve helped us raise more than £10 million for…

From the classic shape of Vivienne Westwood’s Derby bag to Alexander McQueen’s infamous skull-print scarf, British design is not only instantly recognisable but stands the test of time too. Take Smythson’s 1908-designed Panama diary – made in soft leather and with gilt-edged pages, it never loses its shape and can be personalised to suit. And is there anything more quintessentially British than a Wedgwood cup and saucer? LOOK ONLINE  Don’t miss our behind-the-scenes coverage of the London Fashion Week shows, from 18-22 September, at womanandhome.com/indulgence “ Why not accessorise with a Capital classic from a British designer?”…

1 INSPIRATIONAL ROLE MODEL? Glenda Jackson. I love her as an actress but as a strong woman too. Giving it all up to do what she wanted – politics. She knows her own mind. 2 ADVICE I WOULD GIVE MY YOUNGER SELF? Stop being so angry; everything gets resolved. 3 MOST TREASURED MATERIAL POSSESSION? Anything to do with my daughter. Drawings saying “Mummy I love you” and all that. I’ve kept them all – they’re in a box next to my bed. 4 GUILTY PLEASURE? Come Dine With Me, mainly because when I’m on the rowing machine at the gym, it’s what gets me through. Damian hates it – “Those horrible people being so rude about people’s food!” – but I love it. 5 MY MANTRA? It’s something that I…

Sixties style  Leopard- print boots? Go on, live a little! The new length – the cankle Show off this new shape with midi length skirts and dresses Knee high Great with your skinny black jeans or leggings Over the knee Reach new heights with autumn’s cleverest cover up…

1 If something really speaks to you then it’s meant to be. Do you feel good when you put it on? If it gives you joy then buy it and wear it. 2 I don’t believe in shopping for occasions – that’s when you make a real mess. Just keep your eye out for something that makes your heart go pitter-patter. 3 I don’t believe in mutton either. It’s fine to wear the same clothes as your daughter. My only advice is, don’t try too hard. 4 If you are stuck about what to wear, look at your mistakes. It often comes down to finding the right shape for you. 5 Don’t ever go too tight around your middle. You usually need something skinny, whether it’s your arms or your…

I didn’t know I had a sister until I was eight or nine. My elder brother and I were called downstairs. My parents had something to tell us: my mother had been married before and had two children by her first husband. One of them – the eldest, Jude – was now coming to England to live with us. As family bombshells go, it was explosive and powerful. The shock waves rumbled down the years. My mother had been born and brought up in the Far East, leaving Hong Kong for England after the War. Wide-eyed, I would listen to her tales of working for the British Resistance during the Japanese occupation of the island, or soap opera tales of her passionate, exotic family, or homely tales of the kindly…

Carol, 63, lives in Teddington, Middlesex and is a retired interior design teacher. She was married to Steve but widowed in 2008, and has a son Nick, 34, who is married with a son, and two daughters, Holly, 32, and Amy, 28. Generally speaking I’m a glass-half-full person; very positive, happy and upbeat. But it’s difficult to keep that going when you have the rug pulled out from you. Steve and I had a very happy marriage and three wonderful children. Life was good and we had a house in France that we loved going to. A few years ago, we were heading home after a lovely break there – unusually, I was driving – when Steve had a massive heart attack. He’d been grumbling about heartburn and a pain…

See her show on Tuesday 17 November, at 7pm at The Vaudeville Theatre, London Join us afterwards for an exclusive Q&A session with Dawn, where you’ll get the chance to ask your own questions Share this one-off special evening for w&h readers The queen of British comedy has written her critically acclaimed show, which takes its name from the number of minutes clocked up in her 57 years, based on her life and career, which has included her fabulous television characters and two bestselling novels. Tickets to the event range from £19.50-£65, and include the show, the Q&A and a programme. The event is sure to be a sell-out – we hope to see you there for an unforgettable evening! If you can’t make the exclusive w&h evening, you can…

• The Catherine Walker label is one of only a handful of couture houses still operating in Britain (others include Bruce Oldfield and Ralph & Russo, who designed several of the dresses at this year’s Cannes). • Their workshop is run along the lines of a Parisian couture atelier, with one workshop for tailoring (their tailors are Savile Row-trained) and another for “flou” (the softer stuff). • Every design is first tested on calico, which is pinned to the client’s body until it fits to perfection. A staff of 30 then create the garment entirely by hand, from pattern-cutting and tailoring to embroidery and beading. • The attention to detail can be extreme. “It’s a very difficult thing to achieve. And you can only do that if you’ve got everyone…

At JD Williams, there’s everything you’ll need for an instant wardrobe update. The Autumn/Winter 2015 collection features everything you could possibly be looking for – from fabulous lingerie to classy dresses, from easy-wear skirts and trousers to stylish tops and sweaters, plus a huge range of coats and jackets too. Also new for this season, the A/W15 collection is available in sizes 10-32! HOW TO CLAIM YOUR 25%* DISCOUNT This is an exclusive offer for woman&home readers when you shop online at jdwilliams.co.uk . To claim, simply enter the code KAUW2 at the checkout. TERMS AND CONDITIONS *The discount is valid from 27 August to 30 September 2015. Only valid on fashion, footwear and lingerie. It does not include home and electrical products. It also excludes any…

How well do you know your hair? After decades of cuts, colours and caring for our crowning glory, we’d like to think we’ve got the measure of it, but what happens when things change? Much like skin, hair is evolving constantly, with greys, thinning and dryness due to loss of natural oils, the most common issues for women in their forties and beyond. Luckily, it’s easier than ever to restore hair to its healthiest, happiest self without hitting the hairdresser’s chair. Read on for our pick of the best ageless hair heroes, available in larger Boots stores and on boots.com. • Blend greys with luminous L’Oréal Excellence Age Perfect Layered-Tone Crème Colour, £7.99 • Plump every strand with L’Oréal Elvive Fibrology Thickness Booster 30ml, £5.99 • Boost body and bounce…

“It’s down to a change in our hormones. Everything slows down: cell regeneration and collagen production, and circulation becomes more sluggish,” says Debbie. “These changes only compound once we enter the perimenopausal, then menopausal cycles.” Without a doubt, your lifestyle affects the rate that ageing occurs. “Every cell in your body needs to be nourished and fed with nutrients. Your body needs water, as your liver and kidneys rely on it to help them eliminate toxins. Alcohol and smoking add to the toxins, and also starve your body and skin of oxygen. This has a long-term effect over the years, weakening the skin, which results in more redness, pigmentation and loss of collagen,” says Debbie. Just when we thought we were doing well……

1 DEFINE Grey is the new brown: less harsh than black, but more neutral than brown. Try Giorgio Armani Eye Tint in 05, £27; Clarins Ombre Matte Cream-To-Powder Matte Eyeshadow in Heather, £19, a flattering purply grey; or Maybelline Color Tattoo 24Hr Cream Gel in Immortal Charcoal, £4.99. 2 STAY BRONZE Don’t give up on your bronzer just yet! The trick to keep it looking real is to go just one shade darker than your skin tone so it blends effortlessly. Faultless every time is bareMinerals Ready Bronzer, £24. 3 BALM UP A frosted pink lip is back – keep it fresh with a tinted balm. Perfect is Maybelline Baby Lips in Pink Punch, £2.99, or go natural with the iconic Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sheer…

How it works Your metabolism is most efficient in the morning so that’s when you’ll be eating your main meal of the day. Meals gradually get lighter until you finish off with a light suppertime snack. There’s good science showing that people who eat a good breakfast are far less likely to graze, overdo portions or crave high-calorie foods throughout the day. The rules For the next two weeks it couldn’t be simpler… You’ll be eating no more than 1,250 calories a day, which can help you shed around 1kg or 2.2lbs a week. You’re going to be breakfasting like a king so stand by for some really delicious morning meals at around 500 calories each – they need to be well balanced with a good mixture of protein, healthy…

Although it’s less common, with one in 900 men compared with one in eight women, breast cancer in men is no less lethal. Tony Herbert, 68, a retired director of a paper company, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. He lives in Leicester with his wife Brenda and has two grown-up children. “I was shocked when the doctors confirmed that I had breast cancer, but also furious with myself for not going to my GP sooner. I’d noticed soreness in my nipple five months earlier – after I’d returned from a safari holiday – and thought it was a friction burn from the seat belt in the jeep. It was only when Brenda told me to go to my GP who referred me to the breast unit that I…

At the foot of the pre-Alps in Western Switzerland, there’s a charming medieval village that has given its name to this special region – and special cheese. It is called La Gruyère AOP, and we can trace the origins of this celebrated cheese from Switzerland back to 1115. Then in 2001, Le Gruyère AOP was awarded its Appellation d’Origine Protégée, a guarantee of provenance and authenticity, what we call PDO in the UK. It is made according to strict regulations and procedures. THE TASTE – SO UNIQUE! The delicious taste of this great cheese comes from very special milk. It’s made with raw, unpasteurised milk, brought to the village dairies every day from the morning’s milking or from the evening before. The cows are only fed naturally – in summer,…

THE ULTIMATE CARROT CAKE We love the combination of flavours in this cake.  Easy/Prepare/Freeze (sponges only) • Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling • Serves 16 300ml sunflower oil4 large free-range eggs, lightlybeaten150g light soft brown sugar100g dark soft brown sugar1½tsp vanilla extract350g carrots, peeled and grated100g ground almonds100g walnuts, chopped, plus extrazest and juice of 1 orange150g raisins, half roughly chopped300g plain flour100g wholemeal flour1½tsp bicarbonate of soda1½tsp baking powder1½tsp ground cinnamon1tsp ground mixed spicea pinch of ground nutmeg FOR THE ICING  900g full-fat cream cheese (Philadelphia) 500g icing sugar, sifted zest of 2 lemons, plus a squeeze of lemon juice YOU WILL NEED  2 x 20cm loose-based cake tins, greased and lined with baking parchment 1 Heat the oven to 180C, gas 4. In a large bowl, whisk…

Spanish wine is something of a paradox. It’s both familiar – Rioja and Cava are world-famous styles that you can find on every supermarket shelf – and yet unfamiliar at the same time. Heard of Valdeorras, Alella, Yecla, Cigales and Ribeira Sacra? I thought not. Just as people are surprised to learn that Spain is one of the most mountainous countries in Europe, so they come to marvel at the diversity of the nation’s wine production. Wine is made in all 17 of Spain’s autonomous regions, from green, Atlantic-influenced Galicia to the hot Mediterranean expanses of Andalusia. The best way to get to grips with this array of styles is to find one or more grapes that you enjoy. As well as international varieties like Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and…

FAST & SLEEK The new Nespresso Inissia coffee machine heats up in just 25 seconds. With a handy folding drip tray, it comes in eight colours, £89, nestle-nespresso.com CORDLESS SIMPLICITY The Artisan Cordless Hand Blender in Candy Apple is rechargeable, and comes with three interchangeable stainless-steel bell blades, which crush, blend and chop without damaging your cookware. Accessories include a chopper, whisk and 1-litre BPA-free pitcher. Pure sophistication! £178, kitchenaid.co.uk BETTER BAKING Fairly large, but its sleek silver finish looks good on show. Uses a convection fan so you get a crispier crust. There are 15 programmes, including one for pizza, which worked like a dream! Kenwood MB450 Rapid Bake Breadmaker, £169.99, tescodirect.com MINI BUT MIGHTY Its one-touch function chops to its 500ml bowl…

HOT READS THIS MONTH CLASSIC SPIN-OFF Nelly Dean by Alison Case (The Borough Press) I’m normally wary of spin-offs from classic novels, but this reimagining of Wuthering Heights is terrific. Nelly Dean’s new account of Heathcliff, Cathy and the rest is both spirited and imaginative. WAR Noonday by Pat Barker (Hamish Hamilton) 1940. Having met at art school and lived through WW1, three old friends are tested in different ways as German bombs rain on London. Powerful and vivid, with nuanced characters and Barker’s unerring eye for detail. COMPULSIVE CRIME The Moth Catcher by Ann Cleeves (Pan Macmillan) Two murdered men apparently only connected by their interest in moths, bring DI Vera Stanhope to her toughest case yet. Great sense of place, well-rounded characters…

Jojo, 46, lives in a remote Essex farmhouse with her husband, journalist Charles Arthur, their three children aged 17, 14 and ten, and an assortment of animals. Her early career was as a journalist until shortly after she got her first book deal for her novel, Sheltering Rain , when she became a full-time novelist. She has now written 12 more. Her first international superseller, Me Before You , has been made into a film starring Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin. Jojo wrote the screenplay herself and the film is scheduled for release in June 2016. I had written seven novels before Me Before You and never troubled the bestseller lists. When I wrote it, I hadn’t a clue that…

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When you joined The Great British Bake Off five years ago, did you imagine it would be such a success? No way! It’s a real privilege to be a part of it and I think if I’ve got people baking in any way, for me, that’s a real blessing. The show has turned you into a bit of a sex symbol – how do you feel about that? It’s nonsense! It’s very flattering, but I’m just a normal fat bloke from the North. I find it embarrassing just going to a swimming pool because I get stared at. I can’t even walk into a fast food shop without it happening! I’m still not used to it. With all the attention you get, what keeps you grounded?…

SWEET SMELLING Keep your drawers nicely scented with these pretty embroidered scented hearts, £14 for 2, lauraashley.com . 10% to breastcancernow.org FUN AND SPARKLE An exclusive candle from Aliza Reger, daughter of lingerie designer Janet Reger, £16, debenhams.com . 25% to breastcancernow.org SWEET TOOTH Indulge in these yummy chocs knowing you’re doing good too. Mousse Meringue Chocolates, £23 for 16, godivachocolates.co.uk . 10% to breastcancernow.org FEELING ROSIE Treat someone special to a silky undies set. Bra, £25; briefs, £19.50, Rosie Huntington- Whiteley for marksandspencer. com . 10% goes to breastcancer  now.org GOOD TO GLOW Illuminate and hydrate with Elemis Pink Edition Pro-Radiance Flash Balm in a pouch, £33,…

DESIGNER ACCESS John Lewis is collaborating with Brit designer Bruce Oldfield OBE for a 60-piece collection – his first for the high street. We love the mainly mono, couture-inspired collection. Available from 4 September in selected stores and online. Coat, £199; trousers, £89; top, £69, Bruce by Bruce Oldfield for John Lewis. ORLA KIELY BACK IN TIME The queen of mid- century modern prints has added watches to her repertoire. Orla’s iconic style of repeat pattern and retro colour combinations is available from 7 September. Green dial, £150; orange dial, £89.95, orlakiely.com/uk DYNAMIC DUO Take one classic English leather handbag brand, add the bold and playful aesthetic of cool new London label Être Cécile… the result? A subversive mash-up in the best possible way. Mayfair bag, £695, Aspinal…

The new collection is modern – and it is ageless. The whole age thing is completely disappearing now. People don’t overdress these days; they throw things on. I’m very into jackets because they pull an outfit together. I’m really thrilled with the whole collection, but the gold leather blazer and black ponte jacket with bronze trim both turned out fantastically and I can’t wait to wear them! I love prints. I am always inspired by Miami Beach, Art Deco and old friends. I love seeing swarms of birds and how organised they are, and I knew I wanted to turn it into a beautiful print. Original Biba fans will definitely see inspiration from past collections but this is Biba for today. The shape of original Biba was the most important…

My latest leisure activity is upcycling furniture and earlier this year, in honour of the birth of my nephew Baby Teddy, I decorated a little chest of drawers from Ikea to look like the front of a Volkswagen van (I used a stencil, I’m not that talented). I put a lot of love into it and the finished product was – and forgive my unseemly boasting – fabulous! The “windscreen wipers” were done with handles, and the “headlamps” and “side lights” were made of coloured glass knobs. Hungry for praise, I showcased pictures on social media and everyone insisted it was adorable and the commissions flooded in (well, three of them), necessitating another trip to Ikea. Once we were home, Myself and Himself got a great little production line going…

Elisabeth, from Bradford on Avon, has two sons, James, 18, and Edward, 16. My husband and I met at a party through a friend when I was 20 and immediately hit it off. He was handsome, sensitive, easy-going and relaxed. Over time my father used to jokingly call him his “sin-in-law” as we’d been together for ten years before he finally proposed on my 30th birthday in The Ritz. We were due to move to Hong Kong with his job as an investment banker and I said I wouldn’t go unless we were engaged. Having trained at the Central St Martins School of Art and Design, afterwards, I worked as a jewellery designer, which my husband was very supportive of, but I had to give it up when we left…

Holly Williams, 32, is a chartered accountant and lives in London. I was a typical 28-year old – just back from a year working in Australia. I worked hard, went out at weekends, played netball and was very fit, which is how I knew something was wrong; I was trying to get into running but it was getting harder and harder. I’d wake up and feel like an old woman – everything ached and hurt. I went to my doctor about a chest infection, then an ear infection, then exhaustion. My back was also killing me but they didn’t take me seriously until the fourth time, when the doctor said it could be a pulmonary embolism. Although that sounded scary, I was mainly just relieved to be taken seriously. But…

“Learn something new every day. Believe in your project and yourself, and get on with it.” “Things go wrong at times, and in the end, you have to solve it yourself. Talk about it and let those who will, help. My biggest challenge was going bankrupt. I began to cry and my husband said, ‘We can work, let’s get on with it.’ We sold everything we had and started all over again. That taught me that work is a wonderful experience, and people are so nice when you’re down. I’ve also learned to value each person you know. Value the work and commitment that people who work for you give. Be totally honest and treat people fairly.” Dorothy Purdew, 83, is Chairman of Champneys Health Resorts. She has two children…

Tricky trends FAUX FUR Whether it’s for work or the weekend, inject some fun faux fur into your wardrobe without feeling “bulky” STYLE ME SLIMMER BLACK & WHITE Bigger BUST Heavy HIPS Troublesome TUM AT YOUR SERVICE FIGURE FIXER Say hello to your new wardrobe saviour, Marisota’s tummy-trimming trousers with built- in sculpting panels, high waists and clever tailoring. £36, 12-32, marisota.co.uk DID YOU KNOW? New footwear brand Ted&Muffy makes totally on-trend, made-to-measure footwear tailored to suit your calf and foot size. Our faves are these Althea boots, £300, tedandmuffy.com VERSATILE STYLE Ultimo’s new side-hook bra means you still get all the support of a normal bra but without visible back hooks. It also has a changeable lace or clear strap. £35, 32A-38D, ultimo.co.uk…

CAN’T GET ENOUGH…BLUSH Surely the fastest way to give a healthy, pretty glow to your make-up, I love the DiorBlush Cheek Stick, £24 , and wear it on my cheeks with a dash on the bridge of my nose. TIME TO INDULGE Nail experts often complain how we invest all our time in our faces while our poor hands soak in the sink! All sorted: try Margaret Dabbs Fabulous Hands : buff away dead skin cells with her Hand Scrub, £18 (your own favourite exfoliator will do the trick), rinse off with her Nourishing Hand Wash, £22 , then give them a nourishing little spritz of her geranium and mandarin Hand Protection Spray, £22…

Farida Anderson, 54, lives in Prestwich. A Caribbean food entrepreneur who was awarded an MBE for her charitable work, she is married with three adult children and five grandchildren. Learning I had breast cancer was the worst thing ever. My mum had died from breast cancer at 48 and mine was picked up through a routine mammogram when I was 52. There wasn’t a lump yet – just “calcification”, which would start to form a lump in time. It hadn’t spread to my lymph nodes but it was HER2 positive, a very aggressive cancer. I needed surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and then the drug Herceptin. I didn’t cry in the consulting room or look at my husband sitting behind me – I think he was in shock. I remember thinking, “How…

Bruce Allan, consultant ophthalmic surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, explains how to protect and preserve your peepers… WARNING! YOUR EYE MOT IS DUE By about age 43-45, most of us will have some degree of presbyopia – or middle-aged spread of the eye. The crystalline lens in the centre of our eye begins to stiffen so it moves less flexibly. This diminishes our ability to adjust focus naturally, particularly when we want to look at near objects like the text in a book or the icons on a phone. Long sight may be totally unaffected. It is a useful prompt to get your eyes checked. As well as exploring options for bi- or multifocal lenses, which allow you to focus on near and far objects using…

OUR EXPERTS: ALEXANDER HAYTER, international head of modern and contemporary art at Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions (dreweatts.com) NICKY WHEELER, director of Affordable Art Fair (affordableartfair.com) JESS WILDER, director of Portal Painters (portalpainters.co.uk) and Beryl Cook (berylcook.org) Why buy? “The only reason to buy a painting is because you really like it,” says Jess Wilder. “Don’t buy for investment. Fashions in the art market are very hit and miss, even for those who do it professionally.” Get your eye in before you buy. Most of us have quite specific taste, so you will probably find there are maybe six galleries or so who show work that you like. Find out about the artist and see if you can meet them – it makes owning their work far more interesting. Establish a…

THE BUSINESS OWNER Julie Waddell, 41, lives with her husband Phil, 41, an osteopath, and their two children in Devon. She runs Moorish, a food company making smoked humous. THE MENTOR Tracy Stone, 51, is married with two children. She is commercial director of LK Bennett. JUILIE’S IDEA I was working as a broadcast journalist for Radio 4’s The Food Programme, researching how humous had become so popular. Its provenance was so interesting that I had a go at making some from a recipe I’d found. I dug out some tea leaves, rice and brown sugar, smoked some chickpeas in a frying pan and puréed it. I wanted to try a smoked version because I’d never seen it anywhere else and my son, who was four at the time and…

IN SEASON Grab the last of the damsons for jams, cobblers and gin – check out our popular recipe on womanandhome.com/  damsongin. The vibrant, sharp and fruity flavour is also perfect with creamy desserts or cheese. It’s time to enjoy English apples too – they taste at their very best now. MOVE OVER HALLOUMI! Specialist Greek food company Odysea have just launched traditional cheese saganaki in the UK. It’s similar to halloumi in texture but has a richer flavour. Just dip it in flour then fry; we love it in a salad! £3.50, Waitrose. LEBANESE YOGURT Thick and savoury yogurt, labneh, has been a staple in Lebanese cuisine for centuries and has now arrived in UK shops. Add olive oil to make a dip, use in marinades or…

This year sees the launch of a range of teas inspired by the heritage of Whittard. Their experts have created contemporary blends you won’t find elsewhere and found extraordinary teas from some of the world’s finest tea gardens. Well we love tea, but we love cake too. So why not combine the two? Pardon the pun, but tea is so infused in our daily lives, we can overlook how versatile it is as a cooking ingredient. With the company’s hugely diverse selection of top quality teas and infusions, our creative juices just began to flow. Rosebuds Almost too beautiful to put into the pot, whole rosebuds alone create this elegant infusion. Rosebuds are naturally high in vitamin C and have long been believed to aid digestion and of course, are…

COOL BLUE The coolest colour on the catwalk and a definite trend in interiors is navy for walls and woodwork – go moody and magnificent for autumn! Royal Navy 257, £37 for 2.5 litres, littlegreene.com GLASS REVIVAL Cut glass is enjoying a bit of a moment in all the hip bars, and these colourful wine glasses are so pretty. Wine glasses, £15.80 each, joannawood.co.uk WORK OF ART Loving the Aria vase from interior designer Kelly Hoppen. There’s a choice of colours for the inside and it’s perfect for flowers, as a wine holder or as a fab accessory. Aria vase, £29, kellyhoppen.com SILKY SOFT Geometrics are an enduring story, and it’s a pattern that works with lots of interiors, always looking fresh. These silk cushions come…

Gorgeous grey is a fantastic base – just add pops of colour in the accessories, such as on-trend teal, citrine or orange. Curtain fabric: Puzzle in lime, £29.50/m, kirkbydesign.com . Rug, £59; Jacquard cushion, £25; throw, £69; floor light, £199, all marksandspencer.com . Coffee table, £69; Zenna chaise, £1,499, both very.co.uk . Bowl, £55, debenhams.com . Vases, from £30, another-studio.com . Mugs, £5 for 4, george.com . Citrine cushions, £25 each; yellow trim cushion, £30, all johnlewis.com . Magazine rack, £17.99, dunelm.com COOL CARPET Keep grey interesting with patterned carpets. £75/sq m, brintons.co.uk BRIGHT LIGHT A pendant ceiling shade adds a pop of colour. BB1…

FLORAL FANTASY Striking botanical print bed linen makes a statement and is the starting point for this elegant scheme. MOODY AND MAGNIFICENT Blend fabrics, textures and patterns for a sumptuous, eclectic look. TEXTURE AND COLOUR Dark furniture is the perfect backdrop to accessories in different finishes and colours. Rich, dark colours and floral prints are a huge trend, reminiscent of the colours and styles used by Pre-Raphaelite artists but brought up to date for modern living. Create this look at home Blending together prints and colours is key, making it easy to include accessories in different shades you may already have. Incorporate shades of purple, fuchsia, ebony, pea green and cobalt to create a dramatic style – perfect for a bedroom. The easiest route is with throws and cushions –…

SOPHIE THOMPSON Actress and younger sister of Emma Thompson, she won Celebrity Masterchef in 2014. “I spend lots of time on trains, travelling back and forth for filming, so I got myself David Nicholls’s new book Us. It’s a joy so far – so human and funny and sad! I’m also dipping into a book by Thomas Crump called A Brief History of How the Industrial Revolution Changed the World. I’m working on a wonderful script called Jericho for ITV, set in about 1871, and I wanted to dig out a few thoughts about that time when so much had changed – the shifts from manual labour in agriculture to machines in engineering, and the impact on people. I was hoping there was a chapter on…

1 Beautiful Bali The Indonesian island of Bali boasts over 10,000 ornate temples, lush green rice terraces, tropical beaches and sacred monkey forest. The region of Nusa Dua at the southernmost tip is a rarified enclave away from the busier resorts of Kuta and Seminyak. STAY IN STYLE Choose your level of luxury at the Mulia – named the No1 Beach Resort in the World. You can stay in its exclusive boutique suites, The Mulia, which overlook this picture-perfect pool; in the more family-oriented Mulia Resort (which also has a stunning pool surrounded by statues); or in one of the 108 self-contained Mulia Villas scattered up the hillside. There’s a private butler service (with day and night butlers!) in The Mulia and Mulia Villas. The food is a highlight…

THE FEEL GOOD ISSUE LUXE UP YOUR LIFE Dress down… with a glam edge! PLUS jewellery, bags, scarves – what you need now FIND A NEW FRAGRANCE Discover a new scent you’ll love COMFORT FOOD The ultimate in heart- warming recipes FEELING SWAMPED? Take our shortcut to sane! THE LOW-SUGAR DIET • De-age your body • Lose 5lb in 2 weeks NEVER MISS AN ISSUE! Get woman&home delivered to your door each month. See page 102 or visit magazinesdirect.com W&H BONUS GIFTS THAT SHOW YOU CARE 100+ specially chosen ideas from £10…

When I open up my wardrobe, a sea of navy washes over me. Navy dresses, suits, trousers, blouses, blazers and skirts. I love navy; so much smarter than black, and more sophisticated in my opinion. If I’m attending a business meeting anywhere, from the House of Lords to West Ham, I know exactly what to wear and how to wear it. It takes me three minutes flat to get dressed in the morning to go to work. You see, I do smart very well. What I don’t do well is casual. When I say I don’t do it well, I’m not exaggerating. Words that strike fear into my heart are: “Let’s go to the pub.” Not because I don’t like a drink, but because I never know what to wear!…

OVER & OUT • What’s that one piece every woman wants for autumn? The suede coat. Smart and sophisticated, it will work around the clock. • Look for luxurious tones in cream and grey – belted versions will be your best investment. • Know about the new knits already? Yes, we’ll be wearing them head to toe. A loose, long-line jumper slips snuggly over a slim knit skirt. FRILLED TO BITS • Turns out tassels are here to stay. So what’s new? They’re studded and in suede! • The roll-neck knit is going to rule your wardrobe. Tuck it in and experiment with different tones. • Sling on a satchel. Cross-body bags are practical and perfectly on trend. Look for an adjustable strap so you can style it different ways.…

Fashion designer Barbara Hulanicki, 78, started Biba in 1964 with her husband, Stephen Fitz-Simon, known as Fitz. They had a son, Witold, and Fitz died in 1997. Barbara now lives between Miami and London. The new Biba collection for House of Fraser is available now. There’s no such thing as a typical day for me. But when I’m in Miami I try and start the day with a walk on Miami Beach. I go to London for meetings every two months or so, which is important to get my head in the right place, as you can go a bit la-la in Miami – it’s a party town. When I’m in London, I live at the top of a beautiful house in Portobello Road, which belongs to one of my…

W&H INSPIRED ME …to start a new chapter JO REYNER, 50, lives in Staffordshire and is married with a teenage daughter and son. She ran her own bridal boutique until last year, when she retrained as a chocolatier. I didn’t know it was possible to do a course in chocolate making until I read an article in w&h about it. As I read it I found myself wondering if I could make chocolates for people with nut allergies. My daughter loves chocolate, but both she and my son have a severe nut allergy and I’d never been able to buy a box of handmade chocolates that were nut-free. I researched online and only found two companies making nut-free handmade chocolate. But one was in America and the other…

This month marks five years since Catherine died, aged 65, after a long battle with cancer. Her widow Said Cyrus talks to Charlotte Williamson about how his wife began her business selling children’s clothes in the street and the continuation of her work today. Their customers range in age from women in their twenties upwards, and there are some who’ve been with them for 30 years. “A lady came in recently with her 27-year-old daughter,” says Said, creative director of Catherine Walker. “She had bought a coat for her daughter’s christening and wanted it adjusted so she could wear it now. It looked brand new even though it had been worn a lot. The clothes are investment pieces, and we get a lot of thank-you notes from women saying we’ve…

THE REVERSIBLE SHEARLING GILET • Glam it up for evening by draping it over your shoulders. • Reverse it for a casual look with your favourite jeans and sweater. • Not ready for a winter coat? Layer it over a trench or leather jacket. LEE BRENNAN-WOOD, 55, is a civil servant living in Lincoln. Lee has one daughter and loves luxurious autumn layers. Faux fur is always a favourite. OUTFIT 1 Dress, £65, 8-16, Oasis. Ring, £42, Lola Rose OUTFIT 2 Roll- neck, £29, 8-22, M&Co. Denim leggings, £34.90, 6-18, Uniqlo. Boots, £75, Wallis OUTFIT 3 Leather jacket, £99.95, xxs-xxl, Gap. Striped sweater, £58, xs-l, Petit Bateau. Jeans, £19.99, 4-16, New Look Petite. Shoes, £14.99, H&M. Rose gold ring, £72; gold ring, £39; gold bobble ring, £44; diamond ring, £84;…

Eighty years! Haven’t we all, at some point, grown up with a little piece of Lancôme tucked in our bag or gracing a dressing table? That iconic rose symbol embedded in the lid of a much-loved lipstick, a face powder or case, or its very scent in the aroma of a face cream, or award-winning fragrances over the decades, such as Magie Noire (1978), Trésor (1990), or the recent success La Vie Est Belle (2012). The epitome of French beauty chic, Lancôme has, from its beginning, appealed to women of all ages. Indeed, one of my earliest experiences of the brand as a journalist was visiting the original elegant, ivory-clad Lancôme Institute in Paris back in 1988, where immaculate little local girls of nine and ten went after school and…

Are you ageing well? That is, are you ageing better than you expected? What did you expect? To age like your mother? Sure you may recognise a familiar family trait – be it that forehead furrow, laughter lines or a spattering of dark spots – but the fact is you were always destined to age better because you’ve had decades of vital skincare and lifestyle knowledge that she never did. Aren’t you lucky? So now’s the time to grab yourself that boost in confidence about just how good you look already, so you can control your own ageing better. “Once we get to our late thirties and beyond, we see and feel the changes in our body and skin. Some of these are genetic: look at your parents to see…

How would you describe your relationship with your hair? Don’t worry, we’re not about to suggest some new-age “get in touch with your roots” ritual. But considering hair grows around an inch every two months, even the ends of a bob will have been with you for five years. If you’ve coloured it, curled it or had a hot holiday in that time, you’ve probably Taylor-Burtoned from “love it!” to “what went wrong?” and back a few times. “Damage is the biggest issue for women,” says Géraldine Fack, L’Oréal Professionnel haircare labs director. “We cause it to happen, so then we feel guilty.” Lucky for us it’s easier than ever to make things right again. The latest technology nurtures and repairs in minutes, so your hair will be feeling the…

Frances Dean, 50, who was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer six years ago, talks about sharing fears and finding support through the charity’s forum. Frances lives in Bookham, Surrey with her husband John and 16-year-old twin boys, and also has two adult stepsons. “The first time I had breast cancer, I was determined not to give it the time of day. I was learning to be a new mum to one-year-old twins, then suddenly I was losing my health, my hair, half my boob. Finding other women going through the same thing wasn’t a priority. I just wanted to get through it and carry on as normal. Ten years later, I found another lump in the same breast – and it had spread to my lungs. That was devastating. This…

THIS MONTH… • MENOPAUSAL RELIEF • HERPES • HAEMORRHOIDS • BREAST CANCER AWARENESS QI’ve had a blistery, sore rash on my shoulder. It’s appeared several times over the past few years, and when I finally saw my doctor she said it looked like herpes. She gave me anti-viral tablets, which did seem to help clear it up, but how have I got this? I’ve been faithfully married for 28 years! A Herpes is usually caught via skin-to-skin contact. The virus travels up via nerves to the spinal cord, where it can sit, silently, for years. It’s possible you could have contracted it from a passionate kiss 35 years ago from a boyfriend with cold sores! It can become active again at any time, causing the sore, blistery rash. Nowadays we have powerful drugs,…

Do you know about these? THE NEW credit card FLUID ( fluid.co.uk ) When did it launch? In 2012. Why it’s a game changer You can apply without it impacting on your credit rating – with a pre-application credit check. You can transfer some of your interest-free borrowing to your current account interest- free for 20 months with a 3.99% fee; balances from other credit cards will be interest-free for up to 33 months, with a £3 fee. Is it safe? You have the security that this is powered by MBNA, one of the big credit-card companies. THE NEW way to pay ZAPP ( zapp.co.uk ) When is it launching? Now. Why it’s a game changer You might only have…

W0MAN&HOME CHRISTMAS LUNCH Friday 27 November 2015 The Langham, London Sparkling Champagne reception • With Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Grande Réserve Delicious three-course meal • Chosen by our food director Jane Curran • Wine pairings from M&S’s award-winning selection Luxury goodie bag • Worth £75 to take away, including a delicious gift from Hotel Chocolat Price £155 per person We’d be thrilled if you could join us for our annual festive lunch – the glittering highlight of our events calendar. This year, it’s at a fabulous iconic venue, The Langham, London, in its Grand Ballroom, and as usual, we’ll have a surprise celebrity guest! I hope to see you there for what will be a wonderful event. HOW TO BOOK Tickets are available to subscribers and guests only, and there is…

The ultimate promise in Everyday Super Food is that every recipe choice is a good choice. Quite simply, I wanted to celebrate delicious, nutritious, achievable meals that will help you cook your way to a healthier, happier, more productive life. By the time you read this, I will have reached my fortieth birthday. About 18 months ago, this upcoming milestone made me pause and look at life slightly differently. It’s taken me on a bit of a personal journey as far as my health is concerned. In order to give yourself the best chance, good personal health needs to be your utmost priority. So, my philosophy in this book is to help you get it right on the food front, most of the time. I believe…

Recently launched woman&home Wine, in association with Virgin Wines, offers readers an exceptional half-price deal on a selection of 12 delicious boutique wines, direct from small family-owned vineyards across the world. Your case boasts some of the very best wines that we have to offer, with silky smooth, decade-aged Spanish Rioja, delightfully crisp Aussie Sauvignon Blanc, juicy and refreshing Gold medal-winning rosé from the Languedoc and much, much more. Plus, we’re including a lovely bottle of bubbly Prosecco and two Dartington Crystal Champagne flutes absolutely FREE (normally £25.99). Light, elegant and refreshing, this wonderful sparkling is the right way to celebrate. With mouth-watering wines worth up to £12.99 a bottle, this case normally sells for more than £120 but is exclusively yours for only £59.88 (plus P&P) – that’s just…

Dawn Smith has never been afraid to take on a challenge. She set up her business, rtfactflowers.co.uk  – a bespoke artificial plant, flower and accessories company – from scratch more than ten years ago, so when she saw the detached house near Guildford in Surrey, she could see it had potential and wasn’t afraid to take it on. “The house is on a corner plot and has a large garden, which makes all the difference, as you have so much more room to play with. It also means you’re not overlooked by other houses, something I liked. “If you have the room, it’s worth pushing your budget as much as you can and really going for a big extension. You never hear people say ‘I wish I’d made…

Diet and health “The frightening trigger that finally made me lose weight” Fashion Where stylish women shop for those wardrobe classics Recipes Comforting apple recipes for a seasonal treat Hair and beauty Autumn’s must-have hair and how to style it your way News and entertainment Relive the ultimate celeb weddings on George & Amal’s first anniversary Subscribe at womanandhome.com To join the w&h Reading Room on Facebook, search “w&h reading room” Tracy Crawford posts: “Great to read something that I normally wouldn’t have chosen” Our social editor’s dog, Hogan, became quite the celebrity on Instagram after walking 10 miles for Breast Cancer Care at our Bakewell Pink Ribbonwalk! @stephbreakfast tweets: “Ahh our @carolkirkwood on the cover of @womanandhome #lovekirky” #YOURSAY Share your thoughts with us via w&h social…

William Boyd lives in London with his wife, Susan. He has written 12 novels including the bestselling The New Confessions and Any Human Heart , which document the fictional lives of John James Todd and Logan Mountstuart respectively. His superb new novel Sweet Caress , tells the life story of photographer Amory Clay. Having written The New Confessions and Any Human Heart , both about men, I wanted to write a woman’s life. Then it was a question of working out her life and her story, and how it reflects on our lives and the human condition. I decided to make Amory a photographer. This was down to my own interest in photography…

India 11 days from £1,349 per person or *15 days from £1,749 per person Visit some incredible Indian palaces and fascinating Shimla*. Selected departures November 2015, and January to November 2016, the price includes: Return flights, taxes and transfers Hand-picked three-, four- and five-star hotels with breakfast, two lunches and two dinners Old and New Delhi, the Taj Mahal, Amber Fort and Mogul city of Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur and tigers of Ranthambore National Park Escorted by an experienced tour manager Paris by Eurostar Four days from only £259 per person You’ll stay in a centrally located hotel with a wealth of visits and excursions included in the price. Departures up to November 2015, and March to November 2016 , the price includes: Return Eurostar and rail…

1 The Little Book of Earrings is bound in faux leather, and is available in two sizes, holding either 12 or 48 pairs of earrings. Using padded pages with fixing holes, your earrings are held safely in pairs. The sleek design allows secure, easy storage on a book shelf, or suitcase, unlike traditional earring trees. Available in a beautiful array of colours. Buy from www.flydragonfly.co.uk 2 If Only It Had Sleeves Short sleeve now available. An inexpensive fashionable way to expand your wardrobe. Stretch lace or tuille sleeves which can be worn under sleeveless dresses. Available in 10 colours - £39 www.camiconfidential.com  Contact 01614271881 for a free brochure 3 Fresh, flattering and feminine, the St. Neot cardigan will prove to be one of the most versatile pieces in…

Star sign of the month LIBRA 23 SEPTEMBER – 23 OCTOBER Once Mercury picks up speed (9th), you’ll know where you’re going and, more importantly, whether a project has legs. A relationship, on the other hand, requires more time and patience. Hold your fire. For your weekly update, call 09058-170547* LIBRA – THE MONTHS AHEAD Consider the next few months to be a time of preparation. You could be acquiring extra skills and acting as spokesman. You’re discovering you have a voice. To hear a detailed breakdown of the next few months, phone Penny on 09058-170476* SCORPIO 24 OCTOBER – 22 NOVEMBER Don’t push yourself. Time spent nurturing the inner and outer you will not be wasted. Not everything is out in the open yet, but it would be a…