Innholdsfortegnelse for 5 September 2016 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Ever since her wedding to Prince William in 2011, the Duchess of Cambridge has been credited with bringing a fresh and modern approach to the family. Gently bucking royal tradition with her hands-on style, Kate has slowly but surely ensured that she and William do things differently from the generations before them. And after several emotionally-charged visits to mental health charities last week, this approach is now clearer than ever, with the couple determined to make a difference to a cause very close to both their hearts. “Discussing mental health was once seen as a bit risky for the royals,” reports our palace insider. “There was a great taboo around it. But both Kate and Wills are passionate about shifting attitudes and nothing will stop them from using their privileged…

She’s tipped to tie the knot soon and just one year after she began dating photographer Bryan Randall, friends say Sandra Bullock could have more news to share. The Blind Side star covered her belly when she stepped out in LA last week. And despite her loose-fitting attire, onlookers noticed the actress, 52, appeared a little rounder across the middle. Friends say despite her age, a baby isn’t out of the question for Sandra, who is mum to adopted kids Louis, six, and Laila, four, and has found happiness with Bryan. “Bryan treats Sandra’s children like his own. He is a great father figure,” a source reveals of her new love, 49. “Sandra is the happiest she’s ever been.” Woman ’…

While Taylor Swift’s love life is showing cracks, her arch nemesis Katy Perry has the opposite problem! Just weeks after the “Roar” singer’s boyfriend Orlando Bloom was snapped paddle-boarding behind her in the nude, word is he’s preparing to dazzle his beloved with something else – an engagement ring! “He wants to make Katy his wife,” says a source close to the Pirates of the Caribbean star. “He wants to have kids with her.” Orlando, 39, and Katy, 31, have barely been apart since meeting at the Golden Globes in January, but pals say she’s carrying baggage. Orlando’s divorce from model Miranda Kerr, 33 – with whom he has a five-year-old son, Flynn – was largely amicable, while Katy’s last two loves, singer John Mayer and ex-hubby Russell Brand, left…

It’s been 20 years since she first burst on to the scene as a sugary sweet Spice Girl, but as soon as a camera is pointed at her face, Emma Bunton still automatically flashes the peace sign. However, despite her enduring butter-wouldn’tmelt looks, the artist formerly known as Baby Spice has definitely grown up. Happily settled with her partner of 18 years, her “dreamboat bestie” Jade Jones, Emma’s now a mother to sons Beau, nine, and Tate, five, and she’s in full mum mode as she meets Woman’s Day before her afternoon school run. Nattering proudly away about her handsome boys, the singer – who has a cameo in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie and has her own radio show in the UK – laughs that her youngest hasn’t quite got…

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Get Jennifer Lopez’s look this summer by using the gloriously flattering strobing technique WHAT IS STROBING? It focuses on highlighting where light would naturally hit your face. To strobe is to “pop” the facial features by making the skin glow and reflect light. J.Lo is a good example of a megastar who has been rocking the strobing trend since the early 2000s. WHO CAN ROCK THE LOOK? Any age can use the strobing technique. The only area to watch out for if you have a more mature face is the eyelid, as this can make fine lines and wrinkles more obvious. Try playing up your cheeks instead. Strobing looks great on any face, though, when you apply champagne-coloured highlighters on top of the cheeks, the middle of the nose and…

Q I’ve had three kids and while my husbands says I don’t feel any different downstairs, I don’t know if I truly believe him. Is there any way I can get back to my old self? • Stretched, Dunedin A It would be a brave man to suggest he’s throwing his pin down a bowling alley, however it’s entirely plausible he’s telling the truth. There is evidence to suggest a huge amount of women are convinced they’ve become compromised in the vaginal stakes when, in fact, it’s entirely psychological. Research states that most men don’t feel any different about the sex they have with their partner. But if you are convinced you need some kind of rejuvenation, there are pricey re-tightening options out there, such as ThermiVa. If I were…

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Being unwell is a revealing time. Much like getting a divorce, you learn who your real friends are. Turns out I have some kick-ass awesome friends, the best of which would be my nine-year-old daughter Marley. Sure, she can’t cook and swear like a sailor about sinus infections like my older friends, but she can empathise up a storm. She can make a mean cup of tea, does a heartfelt foot massage, picks gorgeous flowers and writes beautiful love notes. As I’ve canvassed here before, when Mum goes down, the whole house goes down. Boys, they just wonder when their washing will be done and cooking duties will be reinstated. That’s about all they care about. But daughters are different. They want to know how you are. They want you…

Rock bottom Q I am still grieving deeply for the loss of my brother back in 2012. I am also married to an uncaring, verbally unkind, hopeless alcoholic. I am not coping with life very well at the moment. Can you give me any insight into my future? Wondering, via email A Your brother is a strong and determined soul. He is very protective of you. I can see him placing his hand reassuringly on your left shoulder, wanting to let you know that he is watching over you from the spirit world. Unfortunately, your husband’s attitude is unlikely to soften. Your brother tells me it’s time to make some choices about your marriage with your own happiness and quality of life in mind. While I can’t tell you what…

Your letters Bachelorettes on the rebound! How wonderful to see The Bachelor New Zealand’s Fleur Verhoeven and Naz Khanjani find happiness after both being jilted by Jordan Mauger (WD, August 29). Both are beautiful women who went through some emotional highs and lows on screen, so it’s really gratifying to see them so fulfilled and to know they were both able to move on successfully. I wish both Fleur and Naz the happiest of futures with their new partners – they certainly deserve it in my view. This kind of story helps give all us romantics hope! • Tracy, Rotorua They’re simply fabulous, sweetie I was very excited to read your article about Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley, “We’re back, darlings! Jen & Joanna’s raucous return’’, in your Ab Fab…

ANTHONY NITERL Nickname Ants Age 27 Hometown South Africa Favourite sport Cricket Worst habit Laughing at inappropriate times ANDREW JAMES Nickname AJ Age 29 Hometown Hamilton Worst habit Eating far too fast Least favourite sport Synchronised swimming GEORGE HARPER JUNIOR Age 25 Hometown Geraldine Secret talent I have a farmer’s whistle Least favourite sport UFC SHORT & WIDE, 9.20PM, DUKE & ON TVNZ ONDEMAND What do you get when you put three self-confessed failed athletes together to interview some of the biggest names in New Zealand sport? Answer – Short & Wide, a funny, light-hearted chat show hosted by besties George, Anthony and AJ! George says, “We all love sport, but we weren’t good enough to be a Black Cap or an All Black, and our mates all were. So…

FISH OF THE DAY, WEDNESDAY, 8.30PM, CHOICE TV Former radio star Clarke Gayford has ditched his hosting gig on George FM to make a TV show about his greatest passion – fishing. In Choice TV’s Fish of the Day, Clarke explores some top fishing spots in New Zealand and the Pacific, showcasing not just the sport itself, but the natural beauty of the ocean and of course its delicious seafood! What was your favourite moment during filming? There were so many, it’s hard to pick! The Solomon Islands felt very remote and were absolutely pristine. There’s jungle and so much World War II history there. You can see shipwrecks and aeroplane wreckage covered in reef, and surrounded by big sharks. It felt like an untouched part of the world. It…

Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 Eclipses can feel unsettling, but for some Virgos, this one heralds a new phase. Spring may bring a move or business opportunity, but first, clear your head. Listen to music, spruce up the garden or create a peaceful corner that’s just for you. Then chase up friends you don’t see enough of. Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 As spring unfolds, your single-minded approach could lead to big transformations, particularly on the health front – just don’t squeeze too much in! Insights gained through September will prove invaluable, so pay close attention and write down your dreams. Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Don’t let excitement cloud your judgment. Steer clear of those get-rich-quick schemes and think twice before booking tickets or purchasing goods…

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As a diehard fan of the lovely Princess Diana – whom I studied more than any subject in my school years, following her daily life faithfully with scrapbooks and magazines – I can often be heard wishing we saw more of Duchess Kate, Prince William and their gorgeous children. I can’t get enough of those delicious royal cherubs, but it’s also understandable their parents are cautious and protective of their family after lessons learnt from the Diana years. It’s so rare to hear Kate speak to the media, but this week she chose to shine a spotlight on mental health issues, believing this once taboo topic needs to be discussed openly and accepted in order to instigate change and make sure charities get the funding they need. In New Zealand,…

Official engagement or not, wedding bells are ringing for Princess Eugenie and her beau Jack Brooksbank. Eugenie’s mum, Sarah, Duchess of York, 56, was quick to quash recent reports her youngest daughter had agreed to marry her longtime beau. But Woman’s Day can reveal that former barman Jack has told friends and family that he and Eugenie have, indeed, made a pact to marry in two years. “And Jack has been welcomed into the royal fold,” a well-placed insider tells us. “He’s met the Queen at several family occasions and socialises with Kate and William with cosy dinners in, and Harry on nights out with pals. It’s simply no secret that they are well on their way to getting engaged.” Eugenie, 26, and Jack, 29, have been a tight-knit unit…

Just days after finalising her divorce from art dealer Will Kopelman, Drew Barrymore was spotted drinking an enormous can of beer while shopping at a second-hand market in Los Angeles. Friends fear the star, who was previously married to actor Tom Green and bar owner Jeremy Thomas, may be turning to alcohol to cope with life after her third divorce. “The split is taking a toll on her,” a friend of the 41-year-old actress says. “She talks like she’s great but that’s not the case. She’s acting stranger every day, dressing like a slob and drinking more.” Drew and Will, 38, tied the knot in 2012 and are parents to Olive, three, and Frankie, two. And while the devoted mum insists she is committed to co-parenting with her ex, she…

Beaming as she bares her curves in a tight and bright one-piece, Angela Stone is the picture of confidence. It’s a far cry from the teary-eyed stylist we met last week, who butted heads with co-star Michelle Blanchard when she taunted her about being a plus-size model in the explosive premiere of The Real Housewives of Auckland. While the buxom brunette confesses she was caught off guard by the British housewife’s snide remark, the 44-year-old laughs off suggestions the outburst has shaken her self-esteem. In fact, Angela insists Michelle’s rude remarks are a reflection of the leggy model’s own body insecurities. “Michelle has made a number of comments about my body throughout the show,” explains Angela. “At one point, I had to ask her if she was a lesbian because…

Most tourists go to the exotic Mexican seaside town of Acapulco for the sunshine and cocktails, but Auckland woman Janine McCarron went to become a mum. The result is her adorable six-month-old son Ryder, his big brown eyes full of cheeky promise. “It’s not very run-of-the-mill to go to Mexico and come back pregnant – and no, I didn’t just have too much fun on holiday!” jokes Janine, who gave birth in Auckland’s Middlemore Hospital, 10,000km from where Ryder’s life began as an embryo in a Mexican fertility clinic. “He’s a really laid-back, smiley baby. I’m so lucky. He’s a joy to be around.” The early childhood teacher describes herself as “a bit of a traditionalist”. All she ever wanted was to get married and have a family, but when…

The Real Housewives of Auckland glamazon Angela Stone shares her fave products and best beauty hacks. How do you maintain your incredible skin? I have a consistent skincare regime that uses the New Zealand-made Xtendlife Natural Products range. I also always wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water to keep my skin hydrated. Can you share any tricks you’ve learned from being in the fashion industry? Don’t overdo it – sometimes small touches are the most effective. Sweeping liquid eyeliner over the eye and adding a flick to the end takes a minute to do, yet creates a striking look. For hair, I would say, “If in doubt, wear it out!” How do you keep your hair in such great condition? My hairstylist Kurtis Counsell at Dry & Tea in…

Thousands of people around the country have dropped kilos following the fasting principle of the 5:2 Diet – one of the biggest slimming success stories of the decade. But if the thought of fasting for two days a week in order to get slim is enough to send you running for the biscuit jar, good news – now you don’t have to! The latest approach can help you drop a dress size just as easily and here’s how. HOW IT WORKS The trick is to eat relatively healthily for six days (keeping to 7500kJ per day for women and 8300kJ for men), and unlike the 5:2 – where you cut down to 2000kJ for two days – on the 6:1 approach, you simply cut out food altogether for one day.…

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MONDAY Sesame-crusted Pork & Noodles SERVES 4 PREPARATION 10 MINUTES (PLUS SOAKING & RESTING) COOKING 30 MINUTES 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 300g pork fillets 375g Singapore noodles 850g packet frozen (or fresh) stir-fry vegetables ½ cup oyster sauce, plus extra to drizzle 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2. Spread sesame seeds on a plate. Roll pork over to coat. Heat a large oiled frying pan on high. Brown pork for 3-4 minutes on all sides. Transfer to tray. 3. Bake for 15 minutes until just cooked through. Loosely cover with foil and rest for 10 minutes. Slice thickly. 4. Place noodles in a heat-proof bowl and pour boiling water over to cover. Set aside for 5 minutes, then drain. 5. In an oiled…

Q My best friend has just come back from her honeymoon and seems a bit blue. I can’t quite put my finger on what’s going on as she says everything is fine, but I know something’s up. I’m hoping there’s no trouble in paradise already? Should I press a little harder? I’d hate her to be going through anything alone. Concerned, Timaru A Give it another go and tell her you are always there for her. Don’t push too hard. Better that you assure her of your undying love and loyalty, than try and pry open her soul. Some of us prefer to sit with our feelings for a while. Q I have a beautiful son and have been trying to give him a sibling for three years with no…

Amanda says Tip tells me he’s a seeing-eye dog not a guide dog, as there is a difference. He has been with Josh and his wife for about two years, and before that was with another client for several years. After his first client, he was retrained, then went to Josh. Tip explains he’s now eight and has three more years or so of work left in him. He says that when he retires and Josh gets a new working dog, he will train that dog too. Tip works to high standards – he recently safely manoeuvred Josh around some footpath works. Tip gets a bit of an itch at times but knows Josh is treating it. He also thanks Josh for changing his diet recently to more natural and…

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THE NEXT STEP: WILD RHYTHM TOUR, SEPTEMBER 28, ASB THEATRE Sassy Jordan Clark certainly doesn’t suffer from stage fright. Not only was she crowned queen of So You Think You Can Dance Canada, she’s also now starring in The Next Step, a mockumentarytype TV series that follows a group of dance school hopefuls. Jordan will be making her way to Auckland’s ASB Theatre later this month to help bring the show to life. What’s your favourite style of dance? It depends on my mood. If I’m feeling more emotional, I like to do more contemporary, but if I’m feeling hyper, then I like to do a lot of hip-hop. Do you think your character Giselle is a role model for children? Definitely! She is very determined and focused. In season…

MONDAY AUGUST 29 – SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 4 MONDAY RETURNING BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 Rewind to 1990 when a pair of naïve teenage twins and their parents moved from snowy Minnesota to sunny California. The show that captivated an entire generation, and featured ’90s heart-throbs Luke Perry, Brian Austin Green and Jason Priestley, is now yours to watch again. Strap yourself in for the long-haul! RETURNING HOME AND AWAY After a two-week break, the residents of Summer Bay return with a bang! This explosive episode sees Duncan Stewart, played by Kiwi hottie Benedict Wall, and eight other residents battle for their lives after boarding a flight to celebrate Tori’s birthday. As the party quickly comes crashing down, who will survive? TUESDAY CONTINUING JERICHO Prime’s edgy period drama, starring Call the Midwife’s Jessica…

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Whoever said third time’s a charm hadn’t met Mariah Carey! Despite lavish plans to wed billionaire fiancé James Packer, 48, this year, the twice-married songstress is getting cold feet – and it’s all because she’s still in love with her ex Nick Cannon. “James treats her like a princess and they have a lot of fun together, but a large piece of her heart still belongs to Nick,” a source tells Woman’s Day exclusively. “He has always been sweet and loyal to her, and she trusts him totally.” Mariah, 46, and America’s Got Talent judge Nick, 35 – who share five-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan – split almost two years ago, but the exes have always held a flame for each other, the source says. “Life was so much simpler…

To begin with, they flaunted their love like a couple of besotted teenagers. But Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston have quickly gone from steaming hot to damp squib. Ever since debuting their relationship with a kiss on the beach near Taylor’s US home on June 14, it’s been a frenetic fast-forward romance for the pair, who hooked up hot on the heels of Taylor calling it quits with DJ Calvin Harris, 32. Six days later, they were spied cuddling and dancing at a concert in Nashville, where The Night Manager star also met Taylor’s parents. Then the couple rushed off to England on her private jet to meet Tom’s mum, before enjoying a romantic Italian holiday. Taylor was also by Tom’s side as he flew to Australia to film superhero…

Her toxic divorce from Johnny Depp has gone down in Hollywood history as one of the ugliest break-ups ever. And now as she battles to pick up the pieces, actress Amber Heard has made a solemn vow to stay away from men forever. The bisexual star, who was married to actor Johnny for 15 stormy months, has told pals she’s determined to move on, but that her romantic future will only involve women. “Amber says that Johnny is solely responsible for turning her off men for good,” reveals a close source. “She’s been so hurt by this whole affair that she swears men are off limits. She’ll never trust one again.” Last week, Amber, 30, and Johnny, 53, reached a $10 million divorce settlement after weeks of shocking allegations of…

One of inspirational Casey Gemmell’s earliest memories is sitting in the lounge of her childhood home, watching her dad in the boxing ring at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Casey’s father, Kevin Barry, won New Zealand’s first Olympic boxing medal that year, returning from Los Angeles with silver. “It was on one of those old-school boxy TVs and my mum was yelling her head off at dad in the ring,” recalls Casey, who was five at the time. As the first-born child of Kevin, a boxing champ and later coach, Casey grew up in the shadow of her father’s gym in Christchurch. “I remember riding my bike alongside [boxer] David Tua as he did laps around the block in Casebrook,” says Casey, now 37. Today, Kevin runs a gym in Las…

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French Onion Soup with Croque Monsieur SERVES 4 PREPARATION 15 MINUTES COOKING 45 MINUTES 60g butter 4 large onions, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed ½ cup red wine 5 cups beef stock chopped chives to serve CROQUE MONSIEUR 8 slices white bread 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 4 thin slices ham 100g mozzarella or Swiss cheese, sliced 20g butter, softened 1. In a large saucepan, melt butter on low until foaming. Cook onions for 15-20 minutes until caramelised. Add garlic, then cook for 4-5 minutes. 2. Pour in wine and simmer for 4-5 minutes until wine is almost completely evaporated. 3. Add stock and bring to the boil on high. Reduce heat to medium, then simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes. 4. CROQUE MONSIEUR. Spread half the bread slices with Dijon…

In my next life, I’m going to come back as something that doesn’t feel the cold. A fridge, perhaps. Or a female penguin, of the type who leaves her husband in minus-40 temperatures to look after the eggs while she goes somewhere warmer to fish. As the often-freezing wife of a human hot-water bottle, that makes perfect sense to me. My Ginger can be wafting about the place in shorts and a T-shirt while I’m swathed in cut-price cashmere, teeth chattering, with my fingers turning blue. “You can’t possibly be cold,” he used to tell me, which would have made me laugh had my face not been frozen. Just because he has the internal combustion of your average steam engine doesn’t mean I do. And it’s not like I choose…

There are moments in this digital age when you can make almighty cock-ups. I’d make far fewer mistakes if I didn’t sometimes choose to be bitchy or gossipy. I think when you decide to do something even slightly malevolent, with that comes the opportunity to get smacked squarely in the karma bag. And I just got hit in the karma bag. I remember a few years ago, I was twice sent texts accidentally. One was about me, embarrassingly sent to me, and the other was intended for a married friend’s mistress. The first one was a friend trying to alert another friend in the room to “act normal” because they’d slept together the night before and I was the last person she wanted to have find out about the sordid…

I’ve been to Rome before but never hit the tourist spots – this time, I went all out. 1 The Sistine Chapel Twice, I’ve whisked past the Holy City on the back of my cousin’s Vespa and decided not to join the queues to go inside. This time, I beat the crowds by booking a Vatican Express early-morning tour with darkrome.com. At about $110, this wasn’t cheap, but it sure was worth it. The Ginger and I met our group at 7.15am, getting inside before the hordes and the heat. Michelangelo’s famous ceiling is a jaw-dropper, as is his wall painting behind the altar. But the galleries on the way to the chapel are also breathtaking. This tour was very well organised and I’d recommend it in a heartbeat. 2…

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS, TUESDAY, 9.30PM, BRAVO Our favourite luxe-loving lady from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, actress Kyle Richards, sits down with Woman’s Day to spill all about her life before the show. How old were you when you made your TV debut? I worked my entire childhood. I was in Little House on the Prairie when I was just five years old. I also did a couple of sitcoms and I played Lindsey Wallace in the original Halloween movie. What made you want to get into reality TV? I always said I would never do it, but my manager kept calling me, so I thought I’d see what it’s all about – and here I am now! Six years later and I’m still doing the…

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