Innholdsfortegnelse for Nov 2015 i Woman & Home

Whether it’s a confidence boost or the softest cashmere, there are so many things – big and small – that can make us feel good. So in this issue of w&h, we’ve asked all our leading ladies what their feel-good secrets are. For me, the most important is being happy and true to yourself, and having the freedom to make your own choices in your life and career. This was brought home to me when I saw the moving film Suffragette, out this month. Carey Mulligan is superb as one of the brave women who gave up so much for our right to vote, and I love the casting of Meryl Streep as women’s suffrage leader Emmeline Pankhurst. So I’m incredibly proud to have Meryl on our cover – read…

MICHELLE OBAMA: I talk to them a lot. One of the things my mother always said to me is, “You’re not raising children; you’re raising human beings,” so create an open line of communication as early as possible. Now that my kids [Malia, 17, and Sasha, 14] are teenagers, they can often go to their peers for advice. I try to remind them that I actually do know the answers and that I don’t want them getting their best advice from another 14-year-old. I never sit down and lecture them about self-confidence. MERYL STREEP: They wouldn’t listen! MICHELLE OBAMA: You sneak those conversations in when you’re talking to them about their friendships, or about the challenges they faced in a game, or something that their dad said that made them…

SUPER SILKY PANTS • Who says it has to be jumper and jeans? Go all-out glam with wide silky pants instead. • Add a jewelled block heel to really lengthen those legs. • Sling over a printed poncho and make it look like you didn’t even try. A-LIST ACCESSORIES • It’s the little things that count, and when it comes to luxury, it’s all in the detail. • A loosely tied scarf will up the ante on your everyday blouse in seconds. • Then add longline leather gloves and an oversized belt for ultimate autumn know-how. THE FEEL-ME FACTOR • Whatever you’re wearing, you’ll feel a million dollars with a sumptuous cream faux fur. • Rest it over your shoulders for real red carpet appeal. • A fine cashmere instantly…

W&H COLUMNIST KARREN BRADY ON HER APPRENTICE BOSS Alan to me, Lord Sugar to you, is one of the most impressive people I know. He is the only reason that I take time out of my life to appear on The Apprentice. He is straight-talking, he has one of the brightest brains in Britain, he really is the epitome of an entrepreneur and although he did try and kill me once – but I’ll come on to that – I like and admire him enormously. Alan was born in a council flat in London’s Hackney and has, over his lifetime, accumulated enormous wealth, and has houses all over the world, an impressive yacht and a fleet of aeroplanes. However, I imagine that he has, at his core, the same values…

THE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER LIZ TRUBRIDGE lives in London with her two sons. She has worked on Downton Abbey since the first series. When we launched Downton , it was the first time a big costume drama had been on ITV for around 30 years. Episode one was well received, the second more so and I thought, “Ooh!” But the success of it really hit me at the Emmy Awards during series three, seeing a screaming mob of people for Jim Carter [Carson the butler]! One of my favourite moments was when Shirley MacLaine joined the cast. She did the most astonishingly lovely thing of curtsying to Maggie Smith. But there’s also that unbeatable feeling when a performance really comes together. In series two,…

At 50, Monica Bellucci has made history as the oldest actress ever to play a Bond girl. Or, as she says, “Instead of playing a James Bond girl, because of my maturity, I play a James Bond woman.” In Spectre, Bellucci plays Lucia, the beautiful widow of a legendary criminal. Here are five things that make Monica the ultimate Italian bombshell… The older she is, the happier she becomes. “I’ve never approached ageing as a traumatic experience. I am much happier now than when I was younger. In the film business, there has often been this prejudice against older women. Women need to believe in themselves and understand that they can still project sensuality and beauty.” She also loves being an older mum. “I had my first daughter, Deva, at…

First things first, thinking happy thoughts or trotting out well-worn Pollyanna phrases won’t work. Optimism brings rewards only when it’s heartfelt and, most importantly, transforms into positive actions. When you deeply believe the best, the best is more likely to happen. The child who’s outgoing, warm and friendly is more likely to draw smiles and affection – so life becomes sunnier. Likewise, an accident survivor with life-changing paralysis who believes life can be better is more likely to socialise, exercise and find purpose than someone who stays at home feeling everything is over. There are other benefits too. An optimist – one who truly feels things will turn out fine in a crisis – is less vulnerable to stress-related illness and has a more robust immune…

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STYLE ME SLIMMER LEATHER AT YOUR SERVICE SHEER DELIGHT Show off a bit of skin this winter without giving too much away, with this slinky sheer blouse, £99, 6-18, Hobbs DID YOU KNOW? Tall specialists Taller Than Your Average and Long Tall Sally have created a seventies-inspired AW15 collection that we know you’ll love. Available exclusively at selected stores and longtallsally.com AT YOUR SERVICE  If you have a bigger bust but a smaller back, check out All Undone, which caters for bra sizes 28DD-34GG. We love the sexy-yet-supportive Mai bra; allundone.com…

Our passion for perfume is a lifelong emotional journey packed with rich, vibrant moments that reflect our innermost thoughts and feelings. Unwittingly, each and every scent that our nose encounters is imprinted in our memory as, not only that moment in time, but also perhaps the piece of music, poem, painting, month of the year, colour, person or place. All is captured, memorised and held close like a photograph, safely tucked away in the brain’s sensorial limbic system: home not only to our sense of smell, vision, taste and touch, but responsible for all our emotional learning. This is why significant moments are reignited with alarming clarity by a single whiff of perfume that has the unique power to trigger total recall: those endless pencil shavings on the classroom desk…

Flowers, herbs, exotic spices or earthy woods? Now turn the page to find a few new, modern “made to match” scents for you to try… Match yourself to your perfect perfume ABCD each comprise of a classic fragrance family, but as individual as you are, you are likely to be a mixture of families. However the likelihood is that one symbol matches your quiz answers most and that is your key. From here, determine which other categories you particularly enjoy and look for these when you’re next scent shopping. Now that you know which fragrance family suits you best, here are the latest scents to try. Find out who you are… MOSTLY AS: FOUGERE Light and energising in spirit, you’re drawn to fresh Fougère Scents. Citrus and herb notes suit…

Cool to be grey... They wear it well Sure, a great face helps, but truth is, like any stylish, ageless look, it’s all in the cut and styling. Check out w&h’s pick of the coolest greys. PIXIE IT With those neat, tiny features, Judi Dench works her style by adding lots of texture to her layered pixie crop. BLONDE IT Keeping her cool with ultra-light blonde highlights allows Helen Mirren to let grey roots add volume and depth. CROP IT Having worn this iconic style for most of her acting career, Jamie Lee Curtis makes grey look edgy. LOVE IT Super smooth and in great condition, it’s Sharon Stone’s long, playful fringe and side parting that work this look.…

You’ve probably updated your wardrobe as the nights draw in, but what about your skincare? As the seasons change, so do our skin’s needs, and with a wave of new skin-nourishing products landing in House of Fraser, now’s the time to treat yourself. With hundreds of brands available, choose the cream of the crop. Take your pick from Ruth’s expert selection of the most exciting new launches in store and online. Ruth’s hot picks for cold weather Shiseido Ultimune Eye 15ml, £48 “The perfect hydrating end to a hectic day, with amazing results to keep my dark circles at bay.” Lancôme Visionnaire Nuit Beauty Sleep Perfector 50ml, £60 “If you’re after a light but effective night cream, this little pot works wonders. Radiance guaranteed, I would recommend it to anyone.”…

You may have noticed beauty’s big love affair with oils, and if you’ve tried one in your skincare regime, you’ll know why. From instant softening to deep hydration, oils naturally offer benefits you can see and feel – and the new Oils of Life collection by The Body Shop has us smitten. So, what makes this collection so desirable? From luxurious Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil to silky Intensely Revitalising Essence Lotion and a nourishing cream for every skin type, the secret is in the seeds… The beginnings of beautiful skin It goes without saying that we would all love to have smooth and nourished skin. However, with work and family – plus the Great British weather – life can get in the way of us and our dream complexions. The…

Rebecca Newbold, 45, was left with chronic back pain following a bad car accident in her thirties, which caused whiplash and soft tissue damage. She lives in Derbyshire. “Physiotherapy and chiropractic after the accident helped but over the years it got worse. I was in such constant agony, it limited my life. It was a friend who suggested acupuncture. Traditional explanations are that it works by unblocking energy or “chi” by placing needles at various points around the body. Recent Western research suggests that it stimulates nerves under the skin and in muscles that cause the release of pain-relieving chemicals. I was dubious, as I hate needles. But my back was so bad, it was worth a go. The acupuncturist put needles – which was quick and virtually painless –…

THIS MONTH… • CONTRACEPTIVE PILL • CHOLESTEROL • BOILS • REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS • MUSIC BENEFITS QI recently had a health check with the practice nurse and discovered I had a high cholesterol level. She has recommended I take statins, but I’m not keen on taking pills unless I really have to. I’m aware I need to lose a bit of weight and eat more healthily, but is there anything else I can do? A There are two types of cholesterol. LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, clogs arteries, which, in turn, increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Ideally, this level should be below 3mmol/l. HDL, or “good” cholesterol, does the opposite, and the level should be greater than 1. Exercise can boost HDL levels, help you lose weight and make you fitter, so…

Join us for our annual event with L’Occitane en Provence to celebrate the start of the festive season. At this exclusive gathering, you’ll indulge in a relaxing hand and arm massage, discover skincare and fragrances perfect for you, take home a complimentary beauty bag worth £40 and enjoy a 15% discount* on the night. Be the first to discover the new limited-edition collection created in collaboration with world renowned pastry chef Pierre Hermé. These beautifully crafted collections combine delicious ingredients such as jasmine, orange blossom, grapefruit and rhubarb. During the evening, you’ll have the chance to explore L’Occitane’s new Christmas gift collections, where you will be sure to find something for everyone on your gift list. With a wide range of gift boxes, generously packed with the brand’s most-loved products,…

Good morning Margaret’s Hope First Flush Darjeeling is a lighter alternative to English Breakfast, with delicate tannins and a subtle sweetness of Muscat grapes. It’s a bright, cleansing tea that matches perfectly with a healthy breakfast of fresh fruit and yogurt. Perk you up Afternoon Blend is a refreshing combination of oolong (a partially fermented tea in between black and green tea), black tea scented with bergamot and jasmine-scented green tea with rose buds. It has just the right amount of caffeine to give you an afternoon boost. For the weekend As beautiful as it is delicious, Mango and Bergamot is a sophisticated young green tea with luscious mango and the subtle smokiness of bergamot. Add cornflower, rose and sunflower petals for the ultimate afternoon tea treat. Time to unwind…

Amanda’s life as a financial services professional is very busy. To keep some balance in her life, she wanted a home that is comfortable, in soothing colours, so she can relax in the evenings and at weekends. “My husband Pete is retired, and he takes care of the house and me – it’s a lifestyle that works for us.” The couple bought the house in 2001 from a fast food restaurant chain, who used it to house their workforce when the O2 Arena was being built. “It had been well looked after so all we had to do was decorate when we moved in.” The previous owner, prior to the fast food chain, was a shopfitter, so he took care of the property and kept a lot of the original…

READING ROOM Set the mood for a warm look using a mix of checks and fur. COMFORTABLE CHECKS Mix patterns and textures in contrasting shades of red and green. SOFT GLOW A touch of gold works well with a traditional decor. Dark colours and traditional styles of furniture are so on trend this season, and work well teamed with wool fabrics, faux fur and warm coloured wood for accessories – perfect for autumn/winter. Classic style Why not light the fire and settle in for the evening in your favourite chair? Accessorise with checked cushions in warm wool and a tactile faux fur throw. Faux fur is a huge trend, in all colours. Try cushions in contrasting fabrics – one plain, one checked. Colours are rich and comforting – deep reds,…

SUE PERKINS Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights (Wordsworth Classics) is the only book I’ve read more than five times and I hope to read at least another five. It’s much maligned as a generic cutesy romance when actually it’s pitiless, ruthless, dark and twisted. I love it and love the fact that it’s got such a sense of the harsh unyielding landscape. I first read it when I was 14 – all 14-year-olds want a love that’s all-consuming and dramatic, and this seemed a perfect template. Not any more! But for me, it’s one of the great novels of all time. Augusten Burroughs’s Dry (Atlantic) is a fantastic piece of writing about his battle with alcoholism. It’s Charles Bukowski-like in its lairy, shouty,…

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TO HAVE AND TO HOLD Keep party essentials in a glittery clutch, £39, Nine by Savannah Miller at Designers at debenhams.com ALL THAT GLITTERS Shake it up for a shimmering snow globe effect. My Burberry Festive Edition, £65 for 50ml EDP, uk.burberry.com MOODY BLUE This navy blue and cut crystal decanter is rocking two trends at once, £154, joanna  wood.co.uk HIGH SHINE Stand out with eye-catching bangles, £230 each, pebblelondon.com INDULGENT TREASURE An afternoon sweet treat – a tin of sea salt liquid caramel chocolates. Willie’s Cacao Golden Pod, £12.99, ocado.com , Booths and Selfridges KNOCKOUT LIPS Reapply with pride: Clarins Joli Rouge Lipstick in Cherry Red, £19.50; Guerlain Rouge G in Merveilleux Rose, £33.50; or Christian Louboutin Lip…

Rose gold is referred to as pink, red or blush gold, depending on the amount of copper that’s been mixed with yellow gold to achieve its distinctive hue. Known as “Russian gold” in the 19th century, it became popular in the Victorian era before Cartier popularised it further in the 1920s with the Trinity band, which was made of white, yellow and rose gold. Much more than a trend, it’s now featured in most designer collections for its romantic, vintage quality.…

HAVE YOU TRIED… A printed poncho? Sling it on for a little in-between-the-season style. £15, Matalan Sleek, sumptuous, stylish – put a designer shearling at the top of your winter wish list £90, 8-20, Nine by Savannah Miller at Designers at Debenhams The way to wear a trendy tube skirt? Layer one long knit over another. Easy and elegant. £18, 6-22, Dorothy Perkins…

1 A good Ballroom hold is key. Standing opposite your partner, cup his right bicep using your left thumb and middle finger. His right hand should be on your left shoulder blade. Your right hand will be holding his left. Extend from the elbows up. 2 Know your footwork. It’s important to know when to use your toes and when to use your heels. While the Tango is mostly done in our knees, which means you will be flat on your feet, the Waltz is a very up and down dance. 3 Don’t forget the swing and sway. The Tango is a very flat dance, so there is no swing and sway, but the Waltz uses a pendulum action with swing and sway in the body to create a smooth…

Over the past few years, Dame Maggie Smith has become one of the best-known television actresses in the world thanks to Downton Abbey . Dame Maggie’s embodiment of Lady Violet, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, is the spine of the series, its upholder of standards – and its funniest dispenser of barbed remarks and acid put-downs. But is she really like that? It was her second husband, the writer Beverley Cross, who invited me to write a biography of Dame Maggie 20 years ago. Typically, Maggie pretended it wasn’t happening – but didn’t put too many obstacles in my path. She referred to me at the time as her premature obituarist. More recently working on an updated version, I became a necrophiliac: on the phone, she exclaimed,…

Television producer Philippa Braithwaite, 50, and actor Martin Clunes, 53, are the husband-and-wife team behind production company Buffalo Pictures, responsible for the much-loved Doc Martin series that started in 2004. Philippa’s work includes films such as Sliding Doors , while Martin found fame as Gary in 90s sitcom Men Behaving Badly . When not filming in Cornwall, the couple live on a farm in Dorset with their 15-year-old daughter Emily, and 14 horses, a herd of cattle and a flock of sheep. Philippa says… Martin and I met in the mid-90s, working on a comedy film called Staggered. Martin starred in and directed it, and I produced it. I found him really inspiring – creative, enthusiastic and full of brilliant…

Women in Britain and Ireland won full voting equality in 1928, but what about the rest of the world? NEW ZEALAND: 1893 UNITED STATES: 1920 SPAIN: 1931 ITALY: 1945 TURKEY: 1934 ARGENTINA, MEXICO, PAKISTAN: 1947 CHINA: 1949 INDIA: 1950 COLOMBIA: 1954 MALAYSIA, ZIMBABWE: 1957 ALGERIA: 1962 IRAN, MOROCCO: 1963 ECUADOR: 1967 SWITZERLAND: 1971 PORTUGAL: 1976 NAMBIA: 1989 SOUTH AFRICA: 1994 (for black women; white women 1930) KUWAIT: 2005 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: 2006 SAUDI ARABIA: 2015* *In September 2011, King Abdullah granted women the right to vote and stand in the 2015 municipal elections, held in August…

MAKE MY LEGS LOOK LONGER Rachel Roberts, 43, has her own fashion business, rachelwears.com , and lives in Cheshire. She likes her height but needs to balance out a longer body and short legs. Wear a cropped top – just make it loose so that you can layer over a long-line silky tunic. Layers that fall just below your bottom are the most flattering. You don’t always have to wear heels to make your legs seem longer – wearing the same colours (in this case a cream tunic and trousers) has an elongating effect. Take the emphasis off your legs by adding attention up top – shiny sequins are ideal. PLAY DOWN MY BUST Soraya Cichon, 50, lives in Rainham, Essex. Soraya has a great bust but…

BOHO CHIC The romantic blouse returns as the key piece from Autumn’s catwalk. For day, layer a waterfall waistcoat over the top and finish with essential riding boots. LAYER IT UP Mixing up textures is so on trend, and this catwalk-inspired paisley-print dress and fringed shawl cardigan will have your daywear dilemmas sorted pronto.…

Fragrant families united… Traditionally fragrances have long been classified into just four main olfactory groups or “families” based on their most dominant ingredients: FOUGERE Fresh green and woody notes typically used in cologne such as lavender, rosemary, moss, fern, sage, and citrus notes including lemon, bergamot and orange. FLORAL Flowery key notes such as rose, jasmine, orange blossom, heliotrope, gardenia and tuberose. ORIENTAL Spicy fruits and edible notes such as clove, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, mingled with vanilla, honey, apricot and amber. CHYPRE Warm woody nectar scents that feature bergamot, patchouli, cedarwood, oakmoss and incense. While these four key families broadly apply across every perfume created, more sub-divisions have naturally evolved over the years that cross over from one category to another to include flori-oriental (floral and oriental), aquatic (fresh and…

Whether you prefer a long beauty ritual or a swift morning routine, we all enjoy the uplifting feeling of giving our skin exactly what it needs to look gorgeous. With the years comes wisdom about what works for your own lifestyle, but as skin’s collagen and elastin production slows down, it’s vital to get that extra boost from supercharged serums, moisturisers and skin-loving make-up. Luckily, today’s technology means that flawless finish we all want is easier than ever to achieve. Read on for our pick of the best beauty buys for plumped and hydrated-looking skin and a glowing, radiant look, available in larger Boots stores and on boots.com. • Deeply hydrate while you sleep with Prevage Anti-Aging Overnight Cream 50ml, £125 • Set make-up and prolong its hold with Clarins…

FOR EFFORTLESS LUXE The equivalent of chucking on some cashmere, Bobbi Brown Deluxe Cheek & Eye Palette, £59 , gives instant grooming gratification. TRY DAY-TO-NIGHT DEFINITION 1 Use a fat brush to buff Desert Rose Blush under cheekbones then add heat to cheeks with Pale Pink – blend. 2 Wash Pale Rose Eye Shadow over lids. Draw Mica Sparkle from your lash line to halfway along your socket. 3Add definition with dots of Caviar between lashes and brighten inner corners with Ivory. FOR DAYTIME NEUTRALS Pretend “I woke up like this!” with Laura Mercier Glam To Go, £35 , which covers all bases for a fresh and rosy daytime look. TRY THE FLATTER-ALL FACE 1 Dip a small angled brush in either Ro-Cocoa or…

“FREE” NAIL POLISH? That got your attention? “Five-free” nail polish is the term used to mean that a nail polish formulation doesn’t contain five of the more toxic ingredients that traditional colours have always used, such as camphor, dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and toluene. Fact is our nails are incredibly porous, especially when they’re wet, which may lead to polish ingredients being absorbed by the body via our nails – and cuticles too. Brands to look out for: Zoya Polish and Sally Hansen have led the way with a great range of colour; RGB Polish has fantastic neutrals; and check out the 7-free water-based Nails Inc. H2GO polish with a fast drying finish that washes off in soapy water! W&H FAVOURITES The stylish new collection, Smith &…

FACT Winter is the time when you need a power-packed juice or smoothie most, as they’ll provide a concentrated dose of nutrients for immunity. “They’re also a great way to keep your diet healthy at a time when we crave comfort foods. Juices are a good source of magnesium and B vitamins that help support mood, which can fall in winter,” says nutritionist Christine Bailey, author of The Supercharged Green Juice & Smoothie Diet (out in December, Nourish Books). The key to winter juicing is to adapt blends to suit the season, such as adding spices like ginger and cinnamon. Christine suggests juicing plums, oranges and berries, then warming in a pan with star anise and a cinnamon stick. Most of the time, though, she says not to focus your…

OUR EXPERTS SARAH LEE is the editor of luxury-for-less website Live Share Travel (livesharetravel.com) and author of The Luxury Traveller’s Handbook London-based food writer NIAMH SHIELDS is one of the UK’s best-known food bloggers (eatlikeagirl.com) ALEXANDRA STEDMAN is a fashion stylist and creator of the blog the-frugality.com Eating and drinking Eat out at lunchtime. Even Michelin-starred restaurants have amazing-value weekday menus. Two-Michelin-starred Le Gavroche (le-gavroche.co.uk) has three courses, petits fours, coffee, mineral water and half a bottle of wine for £56 per person. The Ledbury (theledbury.com) has a four-course set lunch for £50 per person (Wed-Sun). Look out for seasonal bargains too. The River Cafe does a winter set lunch menu for £35 (rivercafe.co.uk). Some top restaurants have bring-your-own nights. For instance, Hawksmoor (thehawksmoor.com), with branches in London and Manchester,…

Think they – or you – will get it anyway? It’s a myth that when you die, your loved ones automatically inherit. If you don’t have a will in place, here are the facts: In England and Wales, if you have children, then your spouse or civil partner will only inherit assets up to £250,000 (this includes the value of the family home, money in the bank, payouts from a life policy and pensions if they include a “lump sum” payment on death), as well as all your personal possessions, whatever their value. The remainder is split 50/50 between the spouse and children, although the spouse only gets a “life interest” in the assets above £250,000 – they can take interest from this share of the money but can’t spend…

WHAT’S IN SEASON Pumpkins tend to take centre stage in autumn, but UK varieties do lack sweetness for pies and soups, so add a little maple syrup and roast before using in a recipe. Healthy game is here, so try partridge or pheasant, or make a game pie. Don’t miss out on celeriac either – delicious in a gratin similar to a dauphinoise or mashed with some grain mustard and butter. VIP BRITISH BLUEBERRIES Based in Laurencekirk, Scotland, Ross Mitchell is one of M&S’s major blueberry growers and he is one of the most northern too. The location is perfect for growing high-quality, late season blueberries. They hit M&S stores in September when the rest of the UK season is just coming to an end, and last until late October.…

Is there such a thing as a comfort wine? If you enjoy drinking the stuff as much as I do, you could argue that every bottle is soothing. But I think what we’re talking about here are autumnal wines: whites and, more specifically, reds that work well with stews and other rich dishes. And the answer to that is definitely yes. Now is the time to turn to riper, more alcoholic styles, produced in regions with abundant sunshine. As well as most of the New World (apart from New Zealand, Tasmania and bits of southern Chile), I’m talking about Spain, southern France and most of Italy. In terms of grape varieties, this is the moment when grapes like Malbec, Grenache, Syrah, Pinotage and Carignan come into their own, as well…

LOOKING GOOD Make your room feel more spacious with this classic bevelled-edge mirror. Seriana round mirror, £225, lauraashley.com TAKE A SEAT  This button-back armchair will add an elegant touch to your bedroom. Hound Dog chair, £745, loaf.com WONDERFUL WALLS  Get a luxe feel with wallpaper. Nettles in soft gold, £60, clarissahulse.com. Edit by Prestigious, £44, wallpaperdirect.com INDUSTRIAL LIGHTING Put yourself in the spotlight with a vintage-style floor lamp. Triton Design floor lamp, £1,195, lombok.co.uk TREASURE CHEST Pretty up a hallway with extra storage. Classic Mother of Pearl Inlay chest of drawers, £1,295, graham andgreen.co.uk SATIN FINISH  Dress your bed with a luxurious throw. The silky smooth fabric offers warmth and comfort, as well as a sense of glamour! Mia throw, £70, very.co.uk OPEN AND SHUT…

NATIVITY SCENE  Wooden Advent Calendar, £45, houseoffraser.co.uk BOX OF DELIGHTS  Add your own treat for every day. Box Advent Calendar, £27.99, giselagraham.co.uk WHITE CHRISTMAS  Fill each drawer with a sweet of your choice. Tree Advent Calendar, £60, coxandcox.co.uk COLOUR PALETTE  Choose a different colour every day! Ciaté Mini Manicure Advent Calendar, £49, selfridges.com PONY RIDE  Wooden Rocking Horse Advent Calendar, £45, romanat home.com SOLDIER SOLDIER  On parade with this Wooden Nutcracker Advent Calendar, £25, tch.net LIGHT UP  A treat in every drawer! Starry Night Chocolate Advent House, £39.99, lakeland.co.uk SLEIGH RIDE  Red and White Wooden Reindeer Advent Calendar, £25, nationalgallery.co.uk…

IN THE PINK Tote  your tablet in this leather iPad envelope, £90 plus £15 for initials, undercoveruk.com PERFECT FOR PET LOVERS  Pretty dog scarf, £4.99, with all proceeds to the Dogs Trust, dogstrustgifts.com STAR STRUCK  With vials of scent to match your star sign. Alphabet Bags Astrological Pouch, £15, selfridges.com HOME AND AWAY  Beautiful oils and scrub – plus a spa voucher… bliss in a box! NEOM Life’s Little Luxuries collection, £39.90, neomorganics.com NAME IT  Have this “no name” fragrance engraved with anything you like! Guerlain My Exclusive Fragrance, £105, selfridges.com UNDERCOVER HELP  Knickers, Floribunda, £18, whomade yourpants.co.uk, who support women refugees HAND IT OVER  Send a little message with this Liberty fabric pocket mirror, £15, bombus.co.uk SO SWEET!  The fragrance of the countryside: limited edition English Pear & Freesia Bath…

Cathy Kelly lives in County Wicklow, Ireland, with her husband, John, their 12-year-old twin sons, Dylan and Murray, and three Jack Russells. She has written 15 bestselling novels including It Started with Paris . Her latest, Between Sisters (Orion), is out this month. When I’m halfway through one book I begin to think about the next. In It Started with Paris I had two sisters who drifted apart. That led me to want to write about two sisters who are even closer than they normally would be. But what could create that bond? Finally it came to me – if their mother had left them at a young age, the older sister would always look out for the younger one. So…

Ian Rankin, 55, lives in Edinburgh with his wife Miranda. They have two sons: Jack, 23, who lives with them and their two cats, and Kit, 21, who now lives at Forward Vision, which provides accommodation for young adults with severe disabilities. His first novel featuring Detective Inspector John Rebus, Knots and Crosses , was published in 1987. Since then he has written a further 20 books in the Rebus series, as well as nine other novels, three collections of short stories and a play. I grew up in Cardenden, Fife. Dad spent most of his working days running a grocer’s shop and Mum worked in a series of factory canteens. I had two half-sisters, one from my dad’s first marriage and one from my mum’s.…

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…

Cruises used to be mockingly dismissed as being for the newlywed, the overfed and the nearly dead – a description destined to make most people jump ship before they’ve even stepped on-board! Thankfully that’s now a stereotype that has been consigned below deck, thanks to a wave of exciting new ships with “I can’t believe that’s on a ship” facilities – ice-skating rinks, full-size fairground carousels and indoor skydiving domes. Nearly 1.65 million Brits took a cruise in 2015 – a figure that has jumped by nearly a million since 2000 – and there are more ships sailing from British ports than ever before. You can combine cruises with incredible excursions – ride through the Rocky Mountains via train before sailing to Alaska. Or cruise around the Galápagos Islands where…

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ON THEIR MOTHERS One of Mrs. Obama’s initiatives involves mentoring young girls. Who were the female mentors in both of your lives? How did they inspire you? MERYL STREEP: My mentor was my mother. She had no list of accomplishments behind her name, no awards or anything. My mother walked into a room and lit it up, and people were sad when she left. That, to me, is what really matters: who you touch and how. She was a mentor because she said to me, “Meryl, you’re capable. You can be anything.” She wasn’t saying, “You’re so great.” She was saying, “You can do whatever you put your mind to. If you’re lazy, you’re not going to get it done. But if you put your mind to it, you can…

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Tess Daly knows a thing or two about fashion. The former model has co-presented Strictly Come Dancing since it started in 2004, and thoroughly embraces the show’s glamour and high-octane dressing, which is why she has been selected as Pandora’s new brand ambassador. “People tell me they look forward to seeing all the dresses every week so I don’t want to disappoint.” Tess is married to fellow TV presenter Vernon Kay, 41, and they live with their two children, Phoebe, ten, and Amber, six, in Fulmer, Buckinghamshire. Here are her five tried-and-tested style rules… 1 I’m comfortable in my skin so I want to feel comfortable in my clothes. I can’t suffer for fashion; I’m too long in the tooth for that. Strictly is a case…

1 You must have a long, strong posture. This should start from the length of the top of your head down into your spine, then into your tailbone and down into your legs. 2 Shaping is important. Both partners should be looking to the left when dancing, but you both need to shape your body to the left too – in other words, you want to be showing off your left side. Don’t get too close to your partner or you won’t be able to do it. 3 Quality over quantity. You could do something as simple as a Waltz box step (which creates a square pattern on the floor), but if you do it just right, it could be more beautiful than doing an entire Viennese Waltz across the…

She still drives herself and – since Beverley died in 1998 – lives alone, though bolstered with two always-available sons by her first husband, the vagabond actor Robert Stephens. Both sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, are actors and married, with five children between them. As Maggie says, she really is a Granny Smith now, a fairly good apple. For someone so brilliant and hilarious on stage and screen, why the “invisibility” off? More than any actor I know, she really doesn’t know what to do with herself when she’s not working. She even told one Canadian interviewer that she didn’t like herself very much and that she’d much rather be someone else. I asked Julian Fellowes, writer of Downton Abbey , how he got on with…

ALISON, 54, is a producer who has worked on films such as Elizabeth , Saving Mr Banks and The Other Boleyn Girl . Her latest movie, Suffragette , starring Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham-Carter and Meryl Streep, is released this month. Last year she co-founded the production house Monumental Pictures with fellow producer Debra Hayward. She was previously married to Keith Allen, with whom she has two children – singer Lily Allen, 30, and actor Alfie, 29. Her eldest daughter Sarah, 35, who works in fashion retail, is from a previous relationship. Alison lives in north London with her partner of 14 years, Aaron Batterman, an art director. I’m naturally quite indecisive, but have learnt not to be…

NAOMI DONNE lives with her daughter, 12, in London. She has worked as a make-up designer on Licence to Kill , Quantum of Solace , Skyfall and Spectre . When I got the call to do my first Bond film over 20 years ago, it seemed inconceivable it had happened to me. I was working on the TV series The Comic Strip Presents when I read that Timothy Dalton, who I’d worked with briefly after training at the BBC, had landed the role of Bond. As a joke, I said, “Wouldn’t it be funny if Tim rang for me to do his make-up on it?” They called me that night. A lot of people imagine the Bond…

OUR EXPERTS ELAINE FOX is a leading psychologist and neuroscientist at the University of Oxford. Her book, Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain (Arrow), explores the neural hardwiring behind optimism and pessimism – and how to change it. DR BARBARA FREDRICKSON is professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina, and author of Positivity (Oneworld Publications). “magical thoughts” – it’s the emotions and, most importantly, the actions that count. THE NEUROSCIENCE BEHIND THE THINKING… Pessimism and optimism are deeply rooted in our fear and pleasure circuits – the ancient neural pathways that protect and motivate us. At the heart of our “fear circuit” is a tiny, almond-shaped structure called the amygdala, buried deep in the brain. It needs to be powerful – when confronted by a snake, for instance, it kicks…

Whether you wear lippy and heels or just your heart on your sleeve, one thing’s for sure – feminism’s back in fashion. Although, of course, fashion and feminism didn’t always mix. I grew up in Australia, where the men disproved the theory of evolution – they were evolving into apes. It was the era of Mad Men advertising, when women were portrayed as little more than a life support system to a pair of breasts. But as soon as I discovered that “Germaine Greer” wasn’t just rhyming slang for beer, I swapped my high heels, minis and make-up for flat shoes, flat hair, dungarees and practical ponchos. I exchanged my G-strings for knickers that could double as a yacht spinnaker, and my push-up bras for over-the-shoulder-boulder-holders…

GOLDEN TOUCH Give skin an instant autumn glow with Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Highlighter in Gold Illumination, £29 . “Apply to areas where the sun naturally hits your face – tops of cheekbones and up towards the temples, the sides of the forehead and the chin – to create a sexy, sculpted glow,” says Rebecca Restrepo, Elizabeth Arden Global Makeup Artist. LOVE THAT BODY Instant airbrushing for your entire body, the new Sanctuary Spa Wonder Body , only £8 , just may be the best multitasker ever: softening, shimmering, blurring, correcting and instantly brightening in one! Enjoy! NOW BROW KNOW-HOW “With the right brows, you look younger and need less make-up,” says Smashbox founder Davis Factor. Keep them a little straighter…

Which of these describes you best? A Natural, energetic, sporty B Feminine and romantic C Warm and seductive, extrovert D Deep, strong and thoughtful Which of these things makes you happiest? A Breathing in sea air on a cliff B Walking through a summer garden C Cooking in the kitchen D Reading by the fireside What is your favourite season? A Spring B Summer C Autumn D Winter Which colours appeal to you most? A Lime and/or yellow B Pink and/or lilac C Orange and/or red D Purple and/or olive What is your wardrobe staple? A A white shirt B A jumpsuit C LBD D A leather tote What flower bouquet would you most like to receive? A Wild flowers and herbaceous lavender and ferns B Fragrant rose and peony…

At the age of 64, beauty writer Vicci Bentley (pictured, opposite page), has ditched the dye and is embracing the grey. As another “half marathon” birthday loomed, I was finally irritated by that six-weekly tyranny of tint – the immediate post-dye euphoria followed by the confidence slump once the silver sneaked through again. “Time to walk away from the packet?” I asked myself. An increasing number of my beauty editor colleagues already had, with very stylish results. The Granny Hair trend (think Lady Gaga, Nicole Richie, Kylie Jenner and even Cara Delevingne) helped too, although why younger women pay for grey is beyond me. But with style icons Joni Mitchell and Iris Apfel fronting YSL and Ralph Lauren ready-to-wear campaigns last spring, I was in excellent company. The first few…

"Try a mini beauty treatment" It doesn’t matter how much or how little time you have to spare – it’s what you do with it that counts! I love a pampering DIY treatment in the peace of my own home. Without a doubt, one of the best beauty treatments ever is a mask. It always makes me pause, rest and take a break. Careful… you might get used to it! w&h beauty director Jo Glanville-Blackburn Recent Sanctuary research* has shown that nearly half of all women are feeling moderately or extremely stressed right now. The most stressful thing in our lives is our never-ending to do list. We complete an average of 26 tasks a day, we’re busier than ever and feel the most pressure to be able to balance…

THE NEW FRENCH MANI It’s a big trend in two-tone finishes right now, according to OPI nail expert Trish Lomax. SHEER NUDE “Use the strengthening OPI Nail Envy Strength In Color Samoan Sand, £12.50 , and slick on tips with Morgan Taylor Professional Nail Lacquer in Tan My Hide, £11. ” GO METALLIC Keep the trend going – but darker – for parties! “Use the deep metallic purple OPI Starlight 2015 Holiday Nail Polish Collection Cosmo with a Twist, £11.50 , to cover the nail and Soigné Botanique Chérir, £11 , to create a metallic tip that pops!” IF YOU ONLY BUY ONE THING Nail hygiene is the number one priority in New York salons, according to Deborah,…

Keep sniffle free with essential oils A great essential oil can handle just about anything – and immunity is on the list! “Essential oils have long been known for their supporting action on the immune system,” says aromatherapist Ines Willis. “Bergamot, rosemary and thyme are just a few that can help ward off germs due to their antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. They also act as tonics to the immune system.” HOW DO WE USE THEM? We don’t need to tell you that, once added to a carrier oil, essential oils can be used in the bath, as an inhalation, a room fragrance, for massage and even to wipe down surfaces to minimise germs. Prone to colds? We asked Ines to come up with a blend to help keep bugs down…

Men are notoriously bad at looking after their health. The result? They are more reluctant to book that GP appointment and more likely to end up with serious conditions that could have been treated had they been to the doctor earlier. “Men spend more time, cash and effort maintaining their car than looking after themselves,” says men’s health expert Dr Sarah Brewer. “They rarely attend check- ups, put off seeking help for persistent aches, pains or lumps and often only see the doctor, dentist or optician if pushed.” The results of male reticence can be serious. Men’s lives, on average, are five years shorter than women’s. And that’s not all. “Diagnosis and treatment of male cancers, such as testicular and prostate cancer, lags behind high-profile female ones, such as breast…

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Woman&home is proud to be the media partner of the 2015 Specsavers everywoman in Retail Ambassador Programme, of which our Editorial Director, Sue James, is a judge. Established in 1999 by Karen Gill MBE and Maxine Benson MBE, everywoman aims to advance women in business, while its annual Retail Ambassador programme recognises 12 individuals each year in all stages of their careers, who may be high performers, inspiring success in others or leading a team like no other. From bicycles to baby food, these 12 women demonstrate the diversity of careers available to women in retail today – and share invaluable tips that have helped them succeed. HELEN WEBB 48, DIRECTOR OF HR, CO-OPERATIVE FOOD RETAIL CAREER SNAPSHOT Helen has worked for companies including M&S, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons, with roles…

Venison, mushroom and red wine pie We are thrilled venison is having a resurgence! Low in saturated fat, high in protein, completely delicious and perfect in a pie. Easy/Prepare ahead/Freeze (filling only) • Ready in 3 hours 45 minutes • Serves 6-8 50g butter2 large onions, peeled and sliced250g mushrooms, halved2 garlic cloves, crushed3tbsp flour1.5kg diced venison shoulder15g dried porcini mushrooms, soakedin 100ml hot water500ml beef stock1 bottle of red wine2 sprigs of fresh thyme375g ready-rolled, all-butter puff pastry1 beaten free-range egg, to glaze YOU WILL NEED a lipped pie dish 1 Heat the butter in a large casserole dish and add the onions, mushrooms and garlic. Cook gently for 15 minutes until soft, then stir in the flour and cook for a 2 minutes. 2 Add the venison, season and…

EXPANDING THE BRAND After 19 years of collaborating with Debenhams, Jasper Conran has launched a debut furniture range. In his signature pared-back style with a nod to Shaker furniture designs, the range includes living room, dining room and bedroom furniture. In neutral shades, they have a timeless look. From £200, debenhams.com TIME FOR CHANGE Part of the capsule Loft range of modern pieces for the home, this clock is one of the stand-out accessories and will add a pop of colour. Bobble wall clock, £49, marks andspencer.com MAKE AN ENTRANCE I love the geometric pattern and warm colours of this new floor covering. The Fair Isle-style pattern has been created by textile designer Margo Selby, exclusively for Alternative Flooring. Margo Selby Reiko, £95.85 per…

LIVING LARGER THAN LIFE Make reading – or texting – easier with one of the new oversized floor lamps. It can be moved around to create light where you need it and makes a real statement too. Verona floor light, £199, marksandspencer.com TEXTURED TOUCH This felt pendant has designer style and is a great price. Grey felt weave easy fit shade, £16, next.co.uk KEEP IT SIMPLE Cut to the chase with a classic bulb design. Bloomingville black wall light , £125, furnish.co.uk ALL ABOUT THE BASE Brighten up your space with a beautiful lamp. Large mercurised table lamp, £155, rigbyandmac.com CONTEMPORARY FLAIR This…

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HOT READS THIS MONTH EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT City on Fire by Garth Risk Hallberg (Jonathan Cape) Gunshots ring out in New York’s Central Park. Various colourful characters revolve around this event, their lives interlocking. Don’t be put off by its length. It’s sprawling, brilliant and all-consuming – I couldn’t put it down. PSYCHOLOGICAL GRIPPER Pretending to Dance by Diane Chamberlain (Macmillan) Adopting a baby means Molly must confront the secret that she kept hidden. A gripping story of a girl’s relationship with her father and how, as a child, we only see what we want to. FUTURE FICTION The Heart Goes Last by Margaret Atwood (Bloomsbury) In the near-distant future, Charmaine and Stan move to Consilience to live alternative months in the town and…

12 bottles – was £110.88, NOW £49.99 plus P&P! Recently launched woman&home Wine, in association with Virgin Wines, is offering w&h readers an exceptional, better-than-half-price deal on a selection of 12 delicious boutique white wines at only £4.17 a bottle! Enjoy a case full of award-winning, highly rated Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc. All these wines have been handpicked from top vineyards in France, Italy and Australia. We have a limited allocation of these boutique white wines reserved at this special price, so it’s strictly limited to one case per customer and on a first-come, first-served basis – order now to secure your case. THE CASE INCLUDES: 2 x The Black Pig Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Australia 2 x Seraph Sauvignon Blanc, France 2 x Blackfoot Daisy Pinot Grigio, Australia2…

THE MOVING DOCUMENTARY Jobs for Our Boys Alex Polizzi, 44, fronts the new two-part series, Alex Polizzi: Jobs for Our Boys , in which she helps veterans find work. What was the inspiration behind the new show? It’s been something of a passion project for me. I wasn’t interested in veterans’ physical injuries so much as I was interested in exploring the last taboo – mental health. You read a lot in the papers about the “mad, bad and sad” returning veterans – and it seems although provision is very good for physical injuries, it’s still not very good for mental health. As an employer, it interests me how we can inform this debate and look for new pools of talent. Has it been rewarding? Often people…

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