Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2017 i Woman & Home

The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence What makes YOU feel confident? Success at work? The love of family and friends? Or a great dress, sexy shoes and swishy hair? For me it’s all of the above because self-esteem comes from not just looking but also feeling your best – and that’s what this issue is all about. I can’t wait to try the new season trends and love the way our fashion team always explain how EVERYONE can make them work – see how four readers do grown-up Boho beautifully on p84. My instant beauty pick-me-up is red lipstick – it’s amazing how just putting some on can make me stand taller. This month our lovely Beauty Director Jo GB and her expert panel have tested over…

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UPGRADE YOUR PJ BOTTOMS TO DAYWEAR Knit, £200, 6-16, Hush. Belt, £60, Karen Millen. Pyjama bottoms, £25, 8-18, as part of a set, Nine by Savannah Miller at Debenhams SHOW SOME SHOULDER Knit, £195, xs-l, Winser London. Trousers throughout, £19.50, 8-20, Autograph at Marks & Spencer BLING UP FABRIC BAGS Backpack, £28, Red Herring at Debenhams. Brooch, £15, Jon Richard at Debenhams TRANSFORM YOUR SHOES WITH POM-POMS Flats, £160, LK Bennett. Pom-poms, £8.50, BangOnBoutique.etsy.com BELT YOUR BLAZER Knit, £125, 10-26, Peter Hahn. Blazer, £95, 6-16, Hush. Belt, £45, LK Bennett WORK YOUR SCARF IN A DIFFERENT WAY £15, Accessorize ADD A KEY RING TO YOUR HANDBAG Key ring, £20, Karen Millen. Bag, £199, Radley LONG EARRINGS + LONG SLEEVES Earrings, £15, Oasis. Top, £39.50, 8-20, Marks…

Internet dating is an amazing vehicle for putting people together – and I truly believe you can find your perfect match Daisy has written a book, Dating Daisy , based on her adventures, but chose to conceal her real name to keep her professional career as an NHS doctor separate. She has three aºdult children and lives in the south of England. Why I’m doing it One person told me I must be “desperate” to try online dating. I find that offensive! We’ve all got a life to live and in my job, in a sexual health clinic, I don’t see many prospects of meeting eligible men! Of course, I’d rather not go online. It’s embarrassing to think the world can log on and see me, and…

This is a truly fabulous new campaign that we’re sure will resonate with all woman&home readers. “Don’t tell me I can’t” is all about embracing our passions in life and not feeling that anything can hold us back from pursuing them. Maybe you’ve always harboured a desire to be an interior designer but have followed a different career up till now… maybe you’ve dreamt of starting your own business... maybe you just fancy taking that career break you never had when you were younger and travelling the world... Whatever your passion, we’re here to inspire you to follow it! Over the coming months we’ll be showcasing stories of women who have embraced new life adventures – and encouraging you to do the same. It’s all about celebrating the confidence women…

THE EMPTY-NESTER “I needed to discover new purpose after my daughters left home”’ Deborah Hodges, 57, lives in Gosport, Hampshire, with her husband, Les, 57. The couple have two daughters, Kirsty, 30, and Laura, 27. When our daughters were small I worked part-time around their school days. Fifteen years ago, I gave up work completely. I find teenagers need you more rather than less and I was proud to be a stay-at-home mum. I was also hugely involved in our daughters’ leisure time. I became a coach at their gymnastics club and a judge on the circuit. Consequently, we spent after school and weekends together for years while attending training sessions and competitions. We have always been extremely close and I am so proud of both my daughters. In 2008,…

Every weekend wardrobe requires a check shirt– this versatile workhorse is a layering essential CHECK MATE Wear this shirt with a classic roll-neck – and turn up those sleeves Mid blue denim is a style classic SUPER SHEARLING Wear with a loose knit and slimming black denim Turn those jeans hems up to showcase your printed boots THE ONLY WAY IS GREY… Wear with tonal colours for a luxe look Need a little lift? Thicker-soled trainers are the sports-luxe go-to Black with burgundy always works BACK TO BLACK A faux fur collar and zip detail adds interest to your classic black coat Wear with highlights of red – the colour of the season…

Jo Glanville-Blackburn W&H Beauty Director, author and journalist with years of experience in beauty and wellbeing. She knows what works! JoGB Baroness Karren Brady OBE, top businesswoman, mentor, w&h columnist and Lord Sugar’s aide on The Apprentice: she tells it how it is. KB Jo Whiley, BBC Radio 2 DJ and broadcaster, mum of four, festival queen, mega music influencer, and passionate about her veggie garden! JW Katie Derham, news reader, TV presenter and 2016 Strictly finalist, who knows more than her fair share about HD make-up and skincare. KD Dr Stefanie Williams, leading dermatologist, founder and Medical Director at Eudelo Clinic in London, and author of Future Proof Your Skin. DrSW Jonathan Long, award-winning hairstylist at London’s Lockonego; loved by beauty insiders and celebs, with a new Saunders &…

BEST FOUNDATION Hands-down winner with the whole panel is… Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Gel Touch Foundation SPF25, £43 “I was already a fan of Les Beiges so this gel-touch formula is the perfect addition to my make-up bag. Light texture, great coverage and leaves the skin looking dewy.” NJ W&H BEAUTY DIRECTOR’S AWARD BEST TINTED MOISTURISER bareMinerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream, £28 “Great for any age skin – buildable coverage, great colours and keeps skin looking fresh not ‘cakey’ all day.” JoGB BEST FACE PRIMER Nars Radiance Primer SPF35, £26 “WOW. WOW! WOW! I just love this. Worn without makeup, it gives a glowing, hydrated look and makes foundation stay on with ease all day long.” KB BEST…

BEST NIGHT TREATMENT Vichy Idéalia Peeling, £30 “A nightly skincare staple for me – I use it after I’ve cleansed. Smooth all over the face and neck, then apply serums. Gently exfoliates the skin overnight, leaving it smooth and radiant the next morning.” NJ BEST FACE MASK Surely the single biggest beauty craze over the past two years, this stands out from the crowd: Charlotte Tilbury Instant Magic Facial Dry Sheet Mask, £18 “Huge thumbs up and my fave mask by a mile.” JW BEST MULTI-TASKER ESPA Tri-Active Advanced Instant Facial, £58 “A lovely facial treat! A must-have product, I noticed the difference in my skin tone and texture after only using a few times. Leaves my skin glowing.” KB BEST BLEMISH TREATMENT…

W&H BEAUTY DIRECTOR’S AWARD BEST ANY TIME Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli Cologne, £88 “Addictively herby and fresh, and layers brilliantly with other scents.” JoGB BEST UNISEX Tom Ford Private Blend Vert De Fleur Eau De Parfum, £155 “My daughter and I are currently fighting over this one, which is a very good sign. It’s strong but fresh and not floral, which suits us both fine! I daren’t let my son try it because we’d all be fighting.” JW BEST FLORAL Elie Saab Rose Couture, £71 “Powdery, light and simply gorgeous – perfume as pretty as the bottle.” KB BEST SEDUCTIVE Serge Lutens Baptême Du Feu, £95 “Very classy. It’s musky and dark without being too masculine. I feel rather mysterious when I…

Amazing the difference you can see and feel in just an hour or so! I can put my hand on my heart and say these treatments really are worth your cash and time, so you won’t be disappointed. Book in now for a pre-festive fixative. 1 Two inches or more CoolSculpting CoolMini, from £800 per area, coolsculpting.co.uk , works on small sections of stubborn fat, such as the chin, knees and axillary puffs (the bits around the bra on your back), and the skin on arms (it hurts a bit here!) to minimise and reshape your body in hard-to-hit places. The Hoover-like nozzle sucks up the skin and fat and freezes it, destroying localised fat cells en route. Lie back, listen to music – one…

Cruising has taken me to places I’d never have dreamed of. I’ve swum with wild sea lions in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez. I’ve watched the Northern Lights dance across a Norwegian sky. I’ve had tea with an astronaut on the Queen Mary 2, meditated on top of a Burmese temple and sat on deck in Alaska with my children, watching humpback whales breaching alongside the ship. What’s not to love about a holiday afloat? 1.9 million Brits went on an ocean cruise last year, an increase of more than 50% on the total a decade ago. Some 16 new ocean-going ships are being launched in 2018, and 20 more the year after. Cruising is definitely having a moment. Think about a cruise as you might a stay in a hotel…

Waking up in a cosy sleeping bag on top of Arctic furs in a magical frozen bedroom is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Which is why we’ve teamed up with Nordic travel specialist Discover the World to create this exclusive trip for w&h readers to stay at the famous Icehotel in Swedish Lapland. This amazing hotel – the first and largest of its kind – is created new each winter using a unique mix of ice and snow. Plus there’s no need to worry about the cold – for the one night you spend in an Ice Room or Art Suite, you’ll sleep in an expedition-style sleeping bag, so wearing thermals, a hat and warm socks will be enough to keep you toasty. The hotel complex features two main buildings of snow…

We are proud to be the media partner of the 2017 Worldpay everywoman in Retail Ambassador Programme, of which former Editorial Director Sue James is a judge. Karen Gill MBE and Maxine Benson MBE founded everywoman to advance women in business, and this year’s Ambassadors demonstrate how successful women can be in all areas of retail. SARAH KERMODE Store Manager, Gap Career snapshot I started my retail career as a sales associate at Gap Outlet over 13 years ago and have progressed through the company. What she does Leads and empowers her team to deliver results – with a customer first mindset. Greatest success Inspiring young people at The Prince’s Trust to work in retail and supporting them to overcome any challenges they may face. Advice to younger self…

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Rich coffee, chocolate and mascarpone torte So decadent and luxurious, just one small slice is enough to thrill! Prepare ahead • Ready in 1 hr, plus chilling • Serves 8-10 700ml very strong black coffee 1tbsp Camp Coffee essence 2 x 250g packs Morning Coffee biscuits 125g dark chocolate, grated for the coffee buttercream 150g unsalted butter, softened 250g icing sugar, sifted 1tbsp instant coffee granules mixed with 3tbsp hot water, cooled 3tbsp Tia Maria or Kahlúa for the mascarpone cream 250g mascarpone 150ml double cream 1tsp vanilla extract dark chocolate curls, to decorate 1 To make the buttercream, put the butter in a mixer and beat on slow until smooth. Beat in the icing sugar. Mix in the instant coffee and 1tbsp of the liqueur. 2 Mix together the remaining…

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On the inspiration behind the book... I really enjoyed the process of writing my memoir, The Soundtrack to My Life. Then my wife and I rescued two cats, Toto and Silver. Toto’s been blind from birth but with incredible reactions. If you were playing around she could lash out with her claws, super swift. I thought it would make a lovely idea for a book: that one cat is a lovely, mild-mannered kitten during the day – and then a Ninja by night! On returning to The X Factor ... I went back last year [as host] because Simon [Cowell] asked me; I missed it. I think part of live TV is being yourself, and there are few programmes that offer you the chance to do…

CELEBRITY INSIGHTS Our w&h cover stars reveal the things they’d tell their younger selves. Get the low-down from stars like Julie Walters, Zoë Ball, Darcey Bussell, Emilia Fox, Julia Sawalha, Dawn French and lots more! HOW TO GET FIT FAST The mini workouts that make all the difference – five top fitness experts give the lowdown. THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE Discover her style secrets – including the £40 high street dress she wore to Pippa’s wedding that you didn’t see! BEAUTY’S BARGAIN BUYS We’ve the insider take on high street and supermarket heroes that will transform your looks. EDITORIAL COMPLAINTS We work hard to achieve the highest standards of editorial content, and we are committed to complying with the Editors’ Code of Practice (https://www.ipso.co.uk/IPSO/cop.html) as enforced by IPSO. If you…

WHITE OUT • Nothing looks more luxurious than one tone head-to-toe. Make it white and you’re in another league. • Try an oversized sweater over a pleated skirt. Play with your proportions. • Make a cropped aviator style jacket top of your to-buy list. Cosy AND chic. SMART MOVE • You can’t beat a blazer for effortless elegance. Sling it on, on Sundays with leggings or jeans. • Haven’t worn a hat for a while? What are you waiting for? Ease yourself in with a simple trilby. • Add a flash of colour and print with a silky scarf. Floral motifs get full fashion approval for autumn. SHADES OF GREY • A tailored coat isn’t just for town… take it out into the country and “shrobe” it over your shoulders…

“Remember that people do business with people – not skill sets!” Our brilliant columnist Karren Brady is vice-chairman of West Ham United Football Club and an aide to Lord Sugar on The Apprentice . She is married to footballer Paul Peschisolido, lives in the West Midlands and London, and has a son and a daughter. The biggest mistake people make when it comes to nailing an interview is not enough research. They turn up not having bothered to spend time learning about the business or the challenges it faces, what it does well and what it needs to improve. That’s an immediate fail. There’s a lot you can do to prepare. Look online for annual reports. If the business is a shop, or has premises, go, visit.…

I’d left my big beautiful house in Wimbledon, after Paul, my husband, died, with much sadness. Anyone who’s ever packed up the family home, with all its memories and ghosts, had to get rid of much-loved furniture and pictures and sentimental treasures will know how truly heart-wrenching it is, how utterly bereft I felt. How could I be doing this, turning my back on so huge a part of my life? But it had to be done, there was no option, I decided, as I rattled around in it; and having finally made the decision (although I unmade it several times), a certain sense of excitement did begin to creep in, a promise of new beginnings, in moving on… I settled on an area about ten miles down the road,…

As our only child, we were very, very close woman&home are proud to support The National Lottery Awards, the annual search for the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded good causes. This year’s Special Achievement winner, Debbie, who was presented with her award in a special BBC One show, has turned the tragic death of her young son into a force for good, by setting up River and Sea Sense. Debbie lives in Holywell, Wales with her husband, John. “Our son Chris was a water-baby, a dare devil, an adventurer. He first learned to swim when he was three years old on holiday in Tenerife. He jumped into the pool and though one of his armbands deflated straight away, he just decided to keep going. I was so proud of him – and…

BELT IT Cheat an hourglass shape by adding an eye-catching belt that defines your waist. A FLATTERING FLARE If you’ve got a curvier bottom and hips, then always choose a flare that goes from the hip rather than the knee. The less cling the better when it comes to looking and feeling slim. Try a trendier style with a little toe clea vage on show CHEAT YOUR HEIGHT Forget the myth that a cropped culotte cut makes you look shorter. Just add a heel with a pointed toe and your legs will look longer. THE BOTTOM LINE… Pocket placement is key. Make sure they’re large and sit perfectly in the centre. HIGHER WAISTS  create a smoother finish around your tum. Rev things up with distressed details COOL COVER-UP Not confident…

BEST LONG-WEAR LIP COLOUR L’Oréal Paris Infallible Lip Paint Matte, £6.99 “Smells divine. Light to wear and not too matte: like you stained your lips with cherry juice.” KB BEST LIP STAIN Smith & Cult Lipstick The Tainted Lip Stain in Kissing Tiny Flowers, £24 “What fantastic packing, gorgeous lipstick, a perfect colour for work – nude but with a pink hint. Just love it. It’s gone straight in my make-up bag!” KB BEST LIP TREATMENT Clinique Sweet Pots Sugar Scrub & Lip Balm, £15.50 “These are fun and tasty, as the name suggests! The taste is subtle and I love the fact you can carry around a little pot that both exfoliates and moisturises.” JW BEST CREAM LIP COLOUR Nars Velvet Lip Glide, £22 “It’s exactly…

BEST FACE OIL Pretty much loved by all is Elemis Superfood Facial Oil, £45 “It absolutely does not disappoint! It feels like a super boost of hydration and nutrition, and has lots of antioxidants and omega oils but doesn’t feel greasy. A little goes a long way too. Smells beautiful and is a real treat to use.” FP BEST INSTA GLOW Clarins Booster Energy, £30 “A pick-me-up for tired or dull skin. If you’ve had a late night (or a few drinks), use this to regain your instant glow.” KB BEST HIGHLIGHTER Victoria Beckham Estée Lauder Morning Aura Illuminating Creme, £72 “Part moisturiser, part primer, part highlighter, with luminous micro pearls. Nice worn alone or under make-up, and can be used any time…

BEST SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER Sachajuan Moisturising Shampoo, £20 “Really makes a big difference to the shine in your hair, and it smells great. Probably the best shampoo on the market I’ve tried.” KB BEST STYLER Percy & Reed Perfectly Perfecting Wonder Treatment Oil +, £25 “This is a great product to use before you blow-dry your hair. It smooths my flyaway hairs and adds a shine, making it look super healthy.” NJ BEST VOLUMIZER Bumble And Bumble Surf Foam Spray Blow Dry, £23 “Good product with great results on men as well as women.” JL BEST COLOUR Charles Worthington Instant Root Concealer Powder, £14.99 “My brunette friend tried this out for me and her verdict was: ‘I need this in my life’! A great temporary fixer…

BEST ECO BODY Soaper Duper Body Butter in Fig & Yuzufruit, £11 “97% natural product made from shea butter, sweet almond oil and vitamin E, a little goes a long way. A lovely product.” FP BEST ECO MOOD ENHANCER This Works Stress Check Breathe In, £16 “I love this! It’s an ideal infusion of aromatherapy oils that I apply to my wrists.” NJ BEST ECO HAND AND FOOT TREATMENT Cruelty-free: Deborah Lippmann Marshmallow Whipped Hand & Cuticle Scrub with AHA & BHA, £25 “Very different to anything I’ve tried before – super light and fluffy but with tiny granules to moisturise and exfoliate, leaving my hands very soft. I like this a lot.” JW BEST ECO ESSENTIAL Bamford Pillow Mist, £25 “It’s all…

We can all concede that getting older is better than the alternative, but that doesn’t have to apply to your hair – up top, you’ve got options. Brands are savvy to your changing needs, follically speaking (no surprise, given a huge study by Unilever Personal Care found women aged 45+ use more hair treatments than any other group), so care and colour technology has not only caught up with our hair’s ageing process, but outfoxed it entirely. The days of mandatory dryness and wiry greys are over, instead we can preserve and improve the quality of our hair so it looks, behaves and feels just how we want it to. Your best hair days are yet to come. • Daily care “Over 40, hair is almost a mirror of your…

THIS MONTH… ANTIBIOTICS • SMEAR TESTS • PSORIASIS • WAITING TIMES • WALKING Q I was given five days of antibiotics for an infected insect bite. Within a couple of days it was loads better, but I followed instructions and finished the course. But was this necessary? A Some doctors would say yes, some no! The standard advice has always been to finish a prescribed course of antibiotics, on the grounds that this will help reduce the risk of bacteria surviving and becoming resistant to the antibiotic used. But this view has now been challenged by a group of experts, who feel that antibiotics taken for longer than necessary amounts to overuse, and might make the resistance problem worse. My advice is to check with your doctor in future, and ask if you really…

From smash-hit theatre shows to little literary festivals, we now buy the majority of our tickets online. It is sometimes a confusing process that can result in fans buying fake tickets or paying considerably more than they intended. Earlier this year, Claire Turnham made the news – and ended up in the House of Commons – after mistakenly paying £1,421 for four tickets to take her teenagers to see Ed Sheeran in Dublin. Like many people unfamiliar with today’s ticketing market, Claire simply went to the Viagogo website. When £263 popped up, she assumed it was for four tickets – an easy mistake to make as they were initially sold for between £50 and £75 each – but £263 was the price per ticket! She was also charged hundreds of…

IN SEASON As we head into October, the game season is in full swing and native vegetables – kale, cabbages, celeriac, squash and pumpkin – are at their best. There are still plenty of delicious eating and cooking apples to be had too. For shellfish lovers, oysters and mussels are on the menu. For the foragers, damsons and wild mushrooms are there for the picking. And look out for Kentish cobnuts, which can be used in the same way as hazelnuts. Delicious dipped in dark chocolate. BOOK OF THE MONTH DRY by Clare Liardet (Bantam Press). Out on 19 October, this clever little book is packed with inspirational and different cocktail ideas with no alcohol. What about a Blueberry Julep or an After Eight Martini? Perfect for dry…

ABOUT OUR EXPERT Christelle Guibert grew up in the Loire Valley and gained experience in the region’s vineyards before moving to the UK. Following stints in the wine department at Harrods and on the Waitrose wine buying team, she’s now the Tastings Director at Decanter , overseeing tastings for the magazine and the Decanter World Wine Awards. She also tends one hectare of Melon de Bourgogne in Muscadet, producing 2,000 bottles a year of Terre de Gneiss. WINE of the month Hatzidakis, Assyrtiko, Santorini, Greece 2016, 13.5%, £13, Waitrose Phylloxera, the parasite that lives on and eats vine roots, has never made it to Santorini thanks to its volcanic soil. Made up of old vines, this delicious offering smells and tastes of the sea, with subtle…

“I wrote a comedy that did so badly, I decided to turn back to novels” Peter lives with his wife, Lara, near Brighton and in London’s Notting Hill. They have three dogs, five alpacas, three emus plus hens and Indian runner ducks. Peter has written 30 novels, including 13 in the international superselling DS Roy Grace series. My mum, Cornelia James, was the Queen’s glove maker. She was a refugee from Vienna, studying fashion design before the war. Afterwards, in 1945, there were no brightly coloured clothes available so she dyed a range of gloves in 100 shades. Vogue called her the “Colour Queen of England”. Hardy Amies asked her to make Princess Elizabeth’s going-away gloves in 1947. That shot her to stardom. When mum’s business took off, my father,…

The new knee-high The eye-catching kitten heel The bang-on-trend block heel The stylish slouch If you DARE • CHOOSE super sexy over-the-knees. Wear with an A-line skirt or sheer midi dress and make your legs look endless. • TRY heavy-duty DM-style boots. Up the glam factor with a faux fur trim… perfect with a slouchy jumper or floaty skirt.…

“A family tragedy totally changed everything for me” TV presenter JUNE SARPONG, 40, lives in North London. She’s releasing her first book, Diversify , this month. I embrace new experiences and seek them out, but anything new is frightening. You can put me on a stage in front of 50,000 people and I wouldn’t flinch. But writing a book felt incredibly daunting because it’s new. I thought I had no prejudices, but I did. My book came from an experience I had while filming in Las Vegas. A young man appeared on set with tattoos and I felt intimidated even though he was in no way menacing. As a woman of colour, I’ve been on the receiving end of that kind of judgement – this made me…

‘My aim as a designer is to make women feel good and pretty’ SAVANNAH MILLER, 38, is a fashion designer. As well as Nine, her successful diffusion line for Debenhams, she also runs her own bridal business. She lives in the Cotswolds with her husband, Nick, who makes eco cabins, and their four children: Java, 22, Moses, 12, Lyra, nine, and Bali, who is six. Growing up, I was always drawing. I hijacked my mum’s sewing machine at nine – and never gave it back! Making clothes was my way of expressing myself – I started making them for myself as well as costumes for my sister Sienna’s various plays. I ended up studying at Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design – Christopher Kane was in my year.…

THE TEXTURE Patent KAMAY LAU, 55, is a fashion designer. • Shiny patent leather is back, but don’t run for cover, it’s more versatile than you think. • Think patent is a bit racy? Stick to black in a longer length skirt and it becomes an easy-to-style staple. • Tone it down – a woolly sweater and matt-leather accessories do the job. • Layer up luxuriously – turn up those trench cuffs and collar, add a printed scarf and cinch it all in with a belt. THE FINISH Dogtooth DANIELLA SMYTHE, 43, is a sales and marketing manager for Christopher Hyde Lighting. • Forget the 80’s connotations –dogtooth has been reimagined in coats and tailoring all over the high street, and is a great way to reinvent your work wardrobe.…

W&H DISCOUNT 20% OFF!* To take advantage of this special deal, simply go to whitestuff.com/  womanandhome *Terms and conditions: Offer valid until 5 November 2017. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or in White Stuff outlet shops and concessions. Offer applies to full price items only. Cannot be used to purchase gift cards, charity items or selected footwear. One use only. White Stuff reserves the right to end this promotion or to amend these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.…

BEST KAJAL EYELINER Laura Mercier Kajal D’Orient Eyeliner, £22 “I love this. It’s like putting on a perfect smudgy line with a Crayola... SO EASY! My tip: Make sure you powder over the top, otherwise, like all lovely soft eyeliners, it will slip off as easily as it slips on.” KD BEST MASCARA Bobbi Brown Eye Opening Mascara, £24.50 “If you’re going for the big fluttery eyelashes, this is a winner! A big chunky brush but evenly spaced to coat and curl those lashes; apply lots of coats to build up and you’ll never need false lashes again. I loved it.” FP BEST EYELINER Hourglass Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner, £28 “Literally the best liquid liner I’ve ever tried – it glides on, is super easy and last…

BEST EYE MAKE-UP REMOVER Sarah Chapman Skinesis Lash Boosting Eye Cleanse, £33 “Lovely eye-make remover that can also be used as a treatment, so doesn’t dry and irritate the delicate skin around the eyes.” DrSW W&H BEAUTY DIRECTOR’S AWARD BEST DAY CREAM L’Occitane Divine Cream SPF20, £78 “Never before has a cream had such a perfect name – seriously divine in texture, smell and feel of my skin. Love it.” JoGB BEST NIGHT CREAM Decléor Aromessence Magnolia Youthful Night Balm, £60 “Gorgeous. Love the essential flower oils in here and inhaling then applying before sleeping is a great double benefit. It really helps to calm and relax while doubling up to treat skin overnight.” FP BEST ACTIVE SERUM Eve Lom Time Retreat Radiance Boost Treatment,…

BEST BODY TANNER St Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Mist, £26 “Super easy to use, light mist formula and great colour; I had lots of compliments!” AJ BEST BODY FIRMER Decléor Aroma Svelt Firming Oil-In Body Cream, £44 “Love the fresh grapefruit aroma and its gorgeous texture. Designed to massage into the skin, concentrating on areas that need toning and firming, it’s a beautiful, luxurious product.” FP BEST NECK CREAM Clarins Super Restorative Décolleté and Neck Concentrate, £58 “One of my favourite brands, this treatment instantly improved the appearance of my skin and, over time, left it firmer and more youthful-looking.” NJ BEST BODY CREAM Thalgo Cold Cream Marine Deeply Nourishing Body Cream, £40.50 “My skin was parched, but now it’s so smooth and soft. I…

BEST EVERYDAY Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, £299.99 “Great professional dryer. Lightweight, small and powerful good looks – although personally I think the buttons are in the wrong place.” JL W&H BEAUTY DIRECTOR’S AWARD BEST TREATMENT Neutrogena Visibly Clear® Light Therapy Acne Mask, £59.99 “One of the most trusted at-home LED facial masks that, with continuous use, really has been shown to help reduce blemishes and moderate acne!” JoGB BEST ANTI-AGER Tria Age-Defying Eye Wrinkle Correcting Laser, £299 “So simple: two minutes every night, no chemicals, just your skin’s natural ability to reproduce collagen. Fab for telltale fine eye lines and easy to use with all your normal skincare.” AJ BEST CLEANSER Erborian Charcoal Konjac Sponge, £10 “An interesting cleansing sponge, easy and gentle with…

Days and nights with Holland America Line are among the most memorable of a lifetime. Sail in classic style on beautifully appointed ships to over 400 ports of call, including the World’s most inspiring destinations. On board, choose from dozens of entertainment options, including stirring performances at the Lincoln Center Stage, a Holland America Line exclusive. Your next great chapter is only a cruise away. Call 0344 338 8605, contact your travel professional or visit www.hollandamerica.com…

Cruise the Amalfi Coast WITH ANTONIO CARLUCCIO Set sail with the world-famous Italian chef, and visit Sicily, Sorrento and Positano THERE CAN BE few better ways to experience the wonders of Italy – the food, the style, the history – than on our exclusive new w&h Mediterranean cruise. This eight-day voyage along the Amalfi Coast will take in destinations including Positano, Sorrento and Sicily, while your ship, the luxurious Royal Clipper, is as majestic as the views. You’ll travel in the company of Italian chef Antonio Carluccio, creator of Carluccio’s cafés and delis, and author of more than 20 bestselling cookbooks. On this unique w&h holiday, you’ll have the chance to meet Antonio, hear about his life and career, and enjoy two private cooking demonstrations. w&h exclusive cruise: what’s included…

Woman&home Diet by Jane Plan is the diet delivery service that gives you perfectly proportioned meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner – plus snacks – all ready-prepared to make losing weight super easy. We know that having a larger tummy is one of your biggest body bugbears, so we asked Jane Michell, the founder of Jane Plan, to devise a special Flatter Tummy Box especially for you, at a great money-off price. HOW TO SIGN UP • Go to janeplan.com, click on Flatter Tummy Box on the home page and select your plan. • Choose the duration of your plan (minimum one month); remember the four-month plan equals the greatest weight loss and offers the best value. • Go to the menu selector to choose your meals, including more than…

LAURA KING , 58, owns King’s Fine Food, the UK’s biggest supplier of caviar. She lives in Walton-on-Thames with her 23-year old daughter, Holly, and 18-year old son, Harry, and has a grown-up stepdaughter, Gemma, and stepson, Gareth, from John’s first marriage. Her husband, the chef John King, was 65 when he died of a brain tumour last November. Throughout his illness, John was treated at the Atkinson Morley Wing of St George’s Hospital in London, and Laura has since founded the John King Brain Tumour Foundation to raise money for research, equipment and a beautiful garden for patients. John was a really big character: tall, funny, warm, generous, kind – and very attractive. I know it’s a cliché but he was my rock. We had to remortgage to start…

“I like to encourage clients to embrace beauty in their homes, even if they have children. Children do respect beautiful things and an immaculate home can be comfortable: it can be dressed up and down with fabrics and textiles. There is no need to have budget furniture everywhere,” Rachel asserts, “The boys, Rory, 13, Angus, six, and Murray, one, all have a space of their own in their rooms.” Rachel herself has created an elegant home that acts as showcase for her design work and a growing contemporary art collection, a passion her and her husband Adrian, firmly share. “We made our first purchase 16 years ago, on holiday in Miami. Sheltering from a storm in the doorway of an art gallery, they invited us in. We bought a print…

Beef cannelloni with melted Taleggio The trick here is to make a big pan of ragù and freeze portions for an easy supper with tagliatelle or for a lasagne. Easy/Prepare Ahead/Freeze (ragù only) • Ready in 5 hrs • Serves 6 with extra ragù 14-16 cannelloni tubes 200g Taleggio cheese, sliced 4tbsp finely grated Parmesan for the ragù 1tbsp olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 175g carrots, finely chopped 2 sticks celery, finely chopped 1kg minced beef (don’t use low fat) 300ml whole milk 300ml red wine 2 x 400g cans tomatoes for the béchamel 50g butter 40g plain flour 500ml milk you will need a 24x20cm shallow ovenproof dish 1 Start with the ragù. Heat the oil in a large pan (a sauté pan is best) and cook the onion,…

PENNY THORNTON learned how to cook at around the same time she was taking astrology classes. Back in the late 1970s, her then-husband was a sous-chef at London’s Dorchester Hotel. Then in the mid-90s, Penny, who was living in the US, had a ten-minute daily slot on the Food Network, combining astrology and food. As Penny explains, “The relationship between astrology and food is based on the ancient belief that all things in the universe are connected. Animals, birds, fish and plants were all ‘ruled’ by a planet or sign.” Penny’s new book, The Zodiac Cooks , embraces her two passions. It’s an amusing and informative gastronomic romp through the zodiac alongside delicious recipes. So read on to find out whether you really are suited to spelt… ARIES 21 March–20…

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (Penguin) A brave and moving novel about the slave trade and its impact. Exceptional. The Mothers by Brit Bennett (Riverhead) A terrific coming-of-age story set in small-town America. Christmas at Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan (Sphere) A delightful seasonal helping of romance. History of Wolves by Emily Fridlund (W&N) Powerful coming-of-age novel set in the woods of northern Minnesota. Paris for One by Jojo Moyes (Penguin) An endearing collection of romantic stories filled with humour to lift your heart. Quieter than Killing by Sarah Hilary (Headline) DI Marnie Rome confronts the foster brother who killed their parents. Masterful. Keeping on Keeping on by Alan Bennett (Profile Faber) More witty prose…

Star sign of the month SCORPIO 24 OCTOBER – 22 NOVEMBER You’ve got everything going for you, so don’t allow last-moment fears to hold you back. The weekend of the 18th begins a new chapter. For weekly updates, call 09058-170548* THE MONTHS AHEAD What a year! Growth and prosperity can be yours as long as you trim your sails and leave the past where it belongs. Make your biggest moves in May 2018. To hear a detailed breakdown of the next few months, phone Penny on 09058-170477* SAGITTARIUS 23 NOVEMBER – 22 DECEMBER When you don’t know what to do, do nothing. Until the 22nd, keep your options open. The 25th represents a release and a rebirth. Weekly update 09058-170549* Six months ahead 09058-170478* CAPRICORN 23 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY…