Innholdsfortegnelse for 12 December 2016 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

They’d been rocked by rumours of a split, but it seems their struggles have only made them stronger, with Katy Perry flaunting a big yellow diamond ring on her engagement finger as she stepped out on a date in New York with Orlando Bloom last week. But was the big bling simply a distraction from what the “Roar” singer was hiding under her baggy jumpsuit and thick cashmere coat? Those close to Katy – who has been wearing uncharacteristically loose clothing lately – say the pop star is sporting a tiny baby bump. And there could be a shotgun wedding in the works! “They found out just before the Presidential Election,” reveals a friend of the couple, who have been together for 10 months and were outspoken supporters of Hillary…

They’ve been dating for only a matter of months, but Prince Harry is planning to pop the question to his actress girlfriend Meghan Markle over Christmas! And being a traditional Prince Charming at heart, the smitten royal is going to do it the old-fashioned way – by asking his future father-in-law for permission. “Harry is due to meet Meghan’s dad Tom over the holidays,” a palace insider tells Woman’s Day. “He sees it as the perfect time to ask for Meghan’s hand in marriage.” Emmy Award-winning lighting director Tom, 72, was immersed in the showbiz world when Meghan, 35, was growing up, but he’s since fallen on hard times and was recently declared bankrupt. However, that matters not a jot to Harry, 32. “He’s telling all his friends that she’s…

A mortified Princess Beatrice is lying low after a failed party trick saw her accidentally slash Ed Sheeran’s face with a sword! The newly single royal, 28, was hosting a gathering at her dad Prince Andrew’s Windsor lodge when guest James Blunt, 42, confessed that he’d love to be knighted. Beatrice jokingly obliged – only she lost control of the ceremonial sword and the blade cut Ed’s cheek. “She genuinely thought she had disfigured him,” a guest tells Woman’s Day. “She was gasping and screaming, and there was blood all down his face.” But the “Photograph” singer, 25, simply chuckled as he went off to have his face stitched up – and he astonished everyone by later returning to the bash. However, Beatrice’s gaffe couldn’t have come at a worse…

Britney Spears is so smitten with the young hunk who starred in her “Slumber Party” music video that she wants him to stay the night! But the blossoming romance is a nightmare for the pop diva’s dad. Jamie Spears – who still acts as Britney’s conservator after her 2007 breakdown – fears Persian personal trainer and model Sam Asghari, 22, is only using his 34-year-old daughter for fame. The worried father even gave the young man an ultimatum: “Treat her well or we’ll ruin your career!” While Sam does hope his new love interest will open doors to an acting career, we’re told he’s genuinely flattered by Britney’s attention and is keen to see where their romance goes. “Britney fell for him during the video shoot and since he started…

As she rolls around, clapping her hands and giggling, Nyah Hopkins is a vision of happiness. “You can’t spend five minutes with Nyah without feeling pure joy,” says her dad Richard. The gorgeous wee Kapiti Coast girl with bright blue eyes knows she is loved as she’s passed between her adoring parents, Richard, 41, and Julie Hopkins, 44. But the one-year-old is blissfully unaware of just how precious she is. Nyah was given her unusual name – which means “purpose” in Swahili – when Julie was 20 weeks pregnant. “We want people to see Nyah as the amazing individual she is, not as the label she has,” says Julie. Nyah has Down syndrome, a chromosomal anomaly that affects about one in every 1000 babies born in New Zealand. The diagnosis…

READY IN 1½ HOURS (PLUS RESTING) 6 egg whites from large free-range eggs, at room temperature pinch of salt 350g caster sugar 4 tablespoons NESTLÉ BAKERS’ CHOICE Cocoa 2 teaspoons cornflour 1 cup NESTLÉ BAKERS’ CHOICE Dark CHOC BITS 1 teaspoon white vinegar 600ml cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons icing sugar 2-3 cups fresh fruit such as raspberries, strawberries, cherries (pitted) NESTLÉ BAKERS’ CHOICE Dark Melts 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line two baking trays with baking paper and draw a circle 20cm in diameter on both pieces of paper. 2. Place the egg whites in a large, clean, grease-free bowl. Add the salt and beat with a mixer until the egg whites look glossy and form stiff peaks. 3. Whisk in the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a…

Roast Maple Vegetables SERVES 8 PREPARATION 15 MINUTES COOKING 55 MINUTES ¼ cup olive oil 8 potatoes, peeled, quartered 1kg pumpkin, cut into thick wedges 8 spring onions, trimmed, peeled 2 bunches baby beetroot, scrubbed 4 parsnips, peeled, halved lengthways 2 tablespoons maple syrup 4 rosemary sprigs 1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. 2. In a large baking dish, heat oil in the oven for 10 minutes. 3. Par-boil potatoes for 6-8 minutes. Drain and shake lightly to rough up the surface. 4. Add potatoes, pumpkin, onions, beetroot and parsnips to hot oil, turning to coat. Season. 5. Bake for 20 minutes. Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with rosemary. Bake for a further 20-25 minutes, turning once, until tender. Top tip • For a variation, replace maple syrup and…

Fresh ’n’ fab! The most famous fragrance of all finally receives a light, fresh and youthful update. Air of cheer Bright, zesty citrus is anchored with prune, sandalwood and amber, giving it depth and a subtly festive scent. Flower power A sparkling, limited-edition bottle holds the beloved fragrance that brings an explosive bouquet of fresh and sweet notes. Timeless fave Like sweet and juicy ripe fruit, this fragrance has a longevity that justifies its luxury price.…

Try a tepid shower An ice-cold shower before bed sounds tempting in hot weather, but it has the opposite effect as your body overheats to compensate. Instead, opt for tepid water, which will lower your body temperature. DIY air-conditioning If you don’t have air-con, an easy way to cool down quickly is to pop a bowl of ice cubes in front of a fan. As the ice melts, the fan will blow a nice crisp breeze across the room. Too easy! Spritz yourself Fill up a spray bottle with water and keep it in the fridge to grab before you go to bed. That way, if you wake during the night with a bit of a sweat on, you can spray yourself with cool water to help bring your body…

What could be better than receiving a satisfyingly sexy gift? Giving one, of course! There’s a very special kind of satisfaction to be had from giving a present that’s a little different. These gifts really do keep on giving, continuing to enhance the happiness and sexual wellbeing of the person who recieves it! With shapes and sizes to suit every desire, couples’ vibrators, hands-free and multi-spot stimulation designs, the modern vibrator is a thing of beauty and pleasure – lots of pleasure. So for a Christmas that comes more than once this year, Visit Peaches & Cream to discover the most indulgent and sexy gifts for her and him ... and you! Dance all night Its lifelike tip, luxurious feel and powerful motors don’t tell the whole story. Inside the…

I love my girlfriends more than life because... I mean, hello? What’s not to love?! The tribe that has your back, the crew who pick up where you left off, no matter how big the gap, the ones you could call in the middle of the night and they’d be there for you, and the ones you’ve had since you were a frizzy-permed awkward child of the ’80s. I caught up with one of the latter this week. Our friendship pre-dates both our current and previous husbands, all of our children, our jobs and the internet. You get it? We’re old. Our friendship is old. But two marriages each and many kids later, we’re still friends. This is the magic – history. When we catch up, we talk teens, toddlers,…

Spread the word Chocolate lovers, rejoice! The folks at Lewis Road Creamery have whipped to perfection Whittaker’s 72% dark Ghana chocolate and their own beautiful butter to create a spread so good, you’ll have to hide it from the kids. Lewis Road Creamery Chocolate Butter is great on toast, croissants, crumpets and pancakes, although you may find yourself eating it directly from the tub! Available from most major supermarkets and specialty stores nationwide, rrp $8.99. Sample a sensational soda Mac’s grown-up non-alcoholic drinks are brewed from malt and barley, as in beer-making, so they’re lower in sugar than standard sodas. Mac’s Brewhouse Soda comes in Lime & Coconut, Ginger Root, Lemon & Barley and Citrus & Vanilla. Great on its own or as a mixer (try the Lime & Coconut…

THE LAST TIME I … Danced – About two weeks ago at my friend’s ’80s TV party. I was dressed as David Hasselhoff. Dancing is easier if you’re either drunk or in theme. I was both. Did DIY – I copied Toni Street! Recently, I got into the garden and did some box-hedging and some paving. It looks exactly like Toni’s, only better. Was nervous – Before attempting a deep dive in the Bahamas. I dived 17 metres into the depths of a chasm. I went below negative buoyancy, which means you are falling towards the bottom of the sea. Full on! I sang out loud – The Breakfast crew took an ear-bashing on the way back from a job in Tauranga last month. For three…

JANUARY JONES as Betty Draper Her pregnancy wasn’t exactly written into the Mad Men script, but it wasn’t entirely hidden either. In fact, January wore a fat suit when she was expecting her son Xander, now five, while filming the fifth season to disguise her bump and exaggerate Betty’s weight gain – which the show put down to being unhappy in her second marriage. HAYDEN PANETTIERE as Juliette Barnes There was a lot of drama for Juliette’s delivery in Nashville. Not only did she go into labour at her baby shower, but there was speculation over who the father was. In real life, Hayden welcomed daughter Kaya, who turns two this week, and was vocal about her experience with postnatal depression. AMELIA REID-MEREDITH as…

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Calling all R&B divas and hip-hop fans! The Soul Train Music Awards took place in Las Vegas last week and, unsurprisingly, it was all about Beyoncé, with Queen B taking out four trophies for her album Lemonade. But the “Bootylicious” singer wasn’t in the building and it was left to host Erykah Badu to hold down the show, with Donald Trump jokes and an awe-inspiring performance . Also in the spotlight was Brandy, who scored the Lady of Soul Award and took a trip down memory lane with a medley of her hits, including “The Boy is Mine”. The song was originally a duet about a feud between Brandy and fellow diva Monica back in the ’90s – and the argument isn’t over, with both women recently referring to the…

To her dear friends and family she was Florence, but as far as we’re concerned, she will forever be the gentle and generous Carol Brady – the matriarch of TV’s most-loved family on The Brady Bunch. The actress, who leaves behind four children and five grandchildren, passed away on November 24, aged 82, after suffering heart failure. She starred as Carol for five years, from 1969 to 1974, and appeared on the 2010 US version of Dancing with the Stars. She also had a cooking show from 2013. Just days before her death, Florence was photographed along with her TV daughter Maureen McCormick, who played Marcia Brady. The 60-year-old actress posted a fond farewell on Twitter: “You are in my heart forever, Florence.” And in ours too. Summer Sun Rice!…

With Christmas just around the corner, Zara Tindall has an extra-special gift that money can’t buy for her two-year-old daughter Mia – a little brother or sister! The daughter of Princess Anne is thrilled to be expecting her second child with her husband Mike Tindall, with a close friend telling Woman’s Day, “Zara is so excited, she can’t contain herself. She’s quite simply over the moon.” Rugby star Mike, 38, is buzzing about the upcoming arrival too, taking to Twitter to say, “Thank you for the messages. We are very, very happy about the little one on its way – 2017 is already starting well!” The wee one, due around May next year, will be the Queen’s sixth great-grandchild. A Buckingham Palace spokesman says, “The Queen and the Duke of…

Rumours of her fling with Brad Pitt are gathering steam, but Kate Hudson is keeping tight-lipped about the budding romance because she doesn’t want to upset her gal pal Jennifer Aniston! Even before Brad married Angelina, Kate spoke frequently of her crush on the actor – and just nine days after Angelina filed for divorce, she publicly declared that he was “very, very handsome” and “just so hot”. Ever since, the pair have been enjoying stealthy trysts and divorcée Kate has told friends she’s “determined to be happy whatever the cost” – but she still feels guilty about dating Jennifer’s ex-husband. “She knows how hurt and betrayed Jen would be by the relationship, so she’s being extremely coy, refusing to confirm or deny their secret rendezvous,” a pal tells Woman’s…

She’s been flying solo since splitting from comedian Mickey Gooch Jr last year, but broody How to be Single star Rebel Wilson isn’t going to let that get in the way of her baby dreams! We hear the 36-year-old Australian actress has been checking out orphanages in Tanzania and is hoping to adopt a little boy early in the New Year. “Rebel’s been clucky for months and says she can’t wait forever to find Mr Right, so she’s being proactive about starting a family,” a longtime friend tells Woman’s Day. “She did toy with the idea of going to a sperm bank and getting pregnant to a tall, athletic brainbox, but she’s trying to lose weight, not gain it – that’s why she has decided to adopt.” Indeed, the star…

Vodafone Smart mini 7 Jess Ault Editorial Assistant "I have three kids that all want to be connected to their friends and never far from a game or a good dose of social media. That said, I want them to be contactable, so mobile phones are it for Christmas. I didn’t want to spend too much, so at $49 with a free Vodafone prepay SIM loaded with 3GB data, the Vodafone Smart mini 7 is ideal. It’s techy but easy enough to use so the girls can keep up with the play and take fun pics. It's small enough so it can fit in a pocket and affordable enough so that if it gets broken or lost, it won’t break the bank. Well done, Vodafone!" RRP $49* . Vodafone Smart…

That’s why, together with the team at The Good Taste Co., we’ve developed a new range of dips created from my “Good from ScratchTM ” philosophy. They’re packed full of great flavour combinations, sure to make summer more interesting! This Spiced Lentil & Carrot Dip is great for serving as a dip, but how about trying it served with barbecue lamb! Check out the recipe and the easy how-to video at goodtastecompany.co.nz . YOGHURT MARINATED BBQ LAMB RUMP WITH SPICED LENTIL & CARROT DIP SERVES 6 / PREP TIME 15 MINS / COOK TIME 15 MINS ½ cup natural unsweetened yoghurt 1 Tbsp curry powder 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 tsp sea salt Juice of 1 lemon 3 large lamb rumps,…

NUDE CHIC Elegant and understated, these shades will always make your hands look tidy and well groomed, and as a chip or regrowth is far less noticeable, they’ll look good for longer! BOLD & BEAUTIFUL Clear true brights are the way to go when you’re heading to the beach – and they’ll also complement the sweet, playful nature of a crisp white cotton frock in the city. PUTTIN’ ON THE GLITZ Shine like the star you are! This look is perfect for the undercover extrovert who hankers for just a little party-animal cred. TRUE ROMANCE Perfect for party season, rich, deep hues like charcoal and merlot add a femme-fatale feel to a chic LBD.…

Dinner for two My remote-controlled love beads are so much fun. One year, I carried on wearing them right through Christmas dinner with the entire family! My husband had the remote control in his pocket and, with the sexiest, most wicked little smile, he just kept turning them on and off all through dinner. I’ll never forget the moment when the flaming Christmas pudding was brought to the table... Get a room My sister hosted the whole family for Christmas one year, so I had to share a room with my parents. My girlfriend had given me a bodywand for Christmas and on Boxing Day, we had a bunch of people over for a party – including my girlfriend. We decided to give the bodywand a go, but I didn’t…

Lily Max: Slope, Style, Fashion by Jane Bloomfield The Kiwi writer follows up last year’s hit Lily Max: Satin, Scissors, Frock for the eight to 12s, with a novel about a fashionista trying to win the Snow Queen crown. Luncheon Sausage Books, rrp $21.99 The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman Whenever I ask people for suggestions, this little Aussie beauty turns up. First published in 2012, it’s been newly reprinted to tie in with the movie of the same name, which was shot in Otago starring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander. “They break the rules and follow their hearts. What happens next will break yours.” That says it all. Random House, rrp $25.99 Under Italian Skiesby Nicky Pellegrino I’m all for something that will take me abroad without the…

Your letters Nice Nadine Thank you so much for the beautiful story on Nadine Chalmers-Ross (WD, November 21). I have watched her blossom from her early days on Breakfast as a business reporter to co-hosting on the couch. She was always respectful, professional and vivacious! All the best to her and Dan for a wonderful future and their wedding to come. • Jill, Whanganui Bright future Never let the past worry you, Nadine (WD, November 21). I am glad that you have recovered from your shock exit from Breakfast. You deserve a big, well-earned break from getting up at three in the morning. The Europe trip will help kick-start new beginnings for you. You definitely know how to overcome and fix your stress. I look forward to seeing you again…

Time to soar Q For some time, I’ve been picking up lots of feathers. When I do, I say, “An angel has been here.” I saw a perfect white feather in the sky recently. What are your thoughts on the significance of all this? • Donna, via email A Feathers do hold great spiritual significance. They’re a special sign strongly connected to our guardian angel and the spirit world at large. They can also represent power and strength during trying times. I’m told that the white feathers you’ve been finding have indeed been sent from your guardian angel as a special signal to remind you that you are being guided, protected and watched over. Things haven’t been easy for you – especially in recent months – but the past is…

I know motherhood is one of the greatest gifts of all, but sheesh, it’s tough to remember the joy at this crazy time of the year. As we lurch towards Christmas, the pressure on us mums is relentless. Please tell me I’m not the only mother in the world who feels like she’s just thrown a bunch of balls in the air and completely forgotten how to juggle! My 13-year-old finishes school for the year today, my seven-year-old has three weeks to go – and my hubby and I are both still working. Already, you see my problem. With the end of the school year come endless extras – exams, assemblies, prize-giving, choir, secret Santas, sports days, mufti days, baking cookies for the teacher, etc – all while the kids…

Prince William let slip a secret about his gorgeous wife last week – the Duchess of Cambridge has embraced the craze of adult colouring-in books. But insiders say there’s one secret the couple, both 34, aren’t revealing just yet – they’re gearing up for baby number three! “They both want a big family,” a source confides. “And they don’t want too much of a gap between kids, so they’ve decided the time is right to add to their brood. “They’re curtailing their tour schedule for next year because they fully expect Kate will suffer from severe morning sickness, like she did during her pregnancies with Prince George and Princess Charlotte.” An insider adds, “All being well, there could be an announcement at the very end of the year. Charlotte is…

AKardashian Christmas is usually a time of lavish extravagance to celebrate the year that’s been. But for Kim Kardashian West, the looming holiday is shaping up to be her toughest yet. With her husband Kanye fresh from a stint in a psychiatric ward and a bitter family feud erupting, she’s told friends she’s locked in a nightmare and can’t see any way out. “Kim feels like her world is collapsing in on her,” reports a friend. “She could never have imagined her life ending up like this. She’s trying hard to be strong and to help Kanye, but it’s the hardest thing she’s ever been through. It’s a total nightmare.” Kim, 36, is spending her days nursing Kanye, but with reports the rap star is still suffering paranoia and hallucinations,…

Roast Turkey with Cherry & Macadamia Stuffing SERVES 12 PREPARATION 20 MINUTES (PLUS RESTING) COOKING 2 HOURS 3.5kg roast turkey 1 tablespoon olive oil roasted pumpkin, carrots, onion, garlic, gravy, steamed green beans to serve APRICOT, CHERRY & MACADAMIA STUFFING 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 rindless bacon rashers, chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons thyme leaves 500g minced pork 3 cups fresh breadcrumbs 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted, chopped 1 cup unsalted macadamias, chopped 1 egg, whisked 1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease a baking dish. 2. APRICOT, CHERRY & MACADAMIA STUFFING. In a large frying pan, heat oil on high. Fry bacon, onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until golden and tender. Stir in thyme. Transfer to a large bowl and cool. Add…

Moroccan spiced chicken with quinoa & brown rice SERVES 2 PREP TIME 5 MINUTES COOK TIME 14 MINUTES 400g packet frozen Birds Eye SteamFresh Plus Quinoa with Brown Rice 2 teaspoons Moroccan seasoning ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground coriander 2 teaspoons oil 300g chicken breast fillets coriander leaves, for garnish 1 Cook frozen Birds Eye SteamFresh Plus Quinoa with Brown Rice following packet directions. 2 Meanwhile, combine Moroccan seasoning, cumin and coriander, coating chicken well on both sides. 3 Heat oil in a nonstick frypan, then cook chicken over medium heat until golden and cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes before thickly slicing. 4 Serve chicken on a bed of Birds Eye StreamFresh Plus Quinoa with Brown Rice. Garnish with coriander before serving. FOR MORE SIMPLE FAMILY MEAL…

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For a change from traditional jewellery this festive season, consider popping a glitzy accessory in your hair. From a simple gold clip to a full bedazzled headpiece, there are options to suit every style and type. KARLIE KLOSS Repurpose gift ribbon by using it as a headband. Spray your hair lightly with hairspray before tying and securing ribbon. Use bobby pins hidden at the nape to stop it slipping. Black grosgrain ribbon, $5.99 a metre, Spotlight. BREAK OUT THE HAIR BLING RITA ORA Create a braided crown and secure with bobby pins before wrapping with a pearl chain. Alternatively, thread the chain or ribbon through the braid. Pearl hair pin chain, $12, boohoo.com. SARAH HYLAND Blow-dry hair and run a smoothing oil through the ends before pulling through an elastic…

Pollyism of the week There are very few people who can wear anything they want and look great. I guess models can, but they generally choose to wear singlets and blue jeans. Anything in the world to select from and they dress like surf bums. Whenever I fly in the daytime, there are older wealthy women in the mix. There are also people with babies, travellers, couples and suited men, who look exactly the same. Not sort of the same, but exactly. Yet I’m always taken by the women of indeterminate age (60-70) sporting a giant diamond (I’m lost to the carat size after two), white pants, cool flat lace-up shoes and a blazer. If I tried to wear that, I’d look like Benny Hill or Alan Carr, Chatty Man.…

I’ve already opened one of my Christmas presents and it was Jo Seagar’s cookbook-cum-etiquette guide Elbows Off the Table, Please. I won’t be cooking any of the recipes – that’s the Ginger’s domain and he’s already working his way through the dessert section. No, what I’m lapping up is Jo’s excellent advice on that Bermuda Triangle of good behaviour – manners. Far from being a strict set of fuddy-duddy laws about laying your coat in a puddle so someone with Jimmy Choo shoes doesn’t get their feet wet, manners are actually about making the people around you feel comfortable. And who wouldn’t want to do that? The truth is that none of us are born with manners – we’d be picking nits out of each other’s hair 24/7 if we…

Sometimes, at this time of year, you dream of being a long, long way away from the usual shenanigans. If you feel like ever acting on that, I’ve found just the place. 1 The journey At sparrow’s fart, our guide Thanh picked us up for the eight-hour drive from the bustle of Hanoi to Ha Giang province in the unspoiled north-eastern part of Vietnam. On the way, we stopped at a village and strolled up a lane by a small tea plantation, where we met a local who invited us into his house for home-made rice wine. He had fought in the Vietnam War (although it’s called the American War over here) after walking the Ho Chi Minh trail down to the south. His simple house was adorned with pictures…

When it comes to your office festive function, there are no surprises on the guest list. But just say these A-listers turned up to your work bash, what sort of party companions do you imagine they would make? OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY GOERS! JENNIFER ANISTON Starring as Carol She’s your ultimate wing-woman! Why? Jen knows the recipe for a good party – heck, she pulled off her own surprise wedding after all. What’s more, the Friends babe is fit, so she’s definitely going to last on the dance floor – and she’s funny, which is perfect because no-one likes a Debbie Downer at midnight. But most importantly, Jen’s not the kind of girl who will hit on your man while you’re cutting shapes across the room. We’re looking at you, Angelina.…

Feeling sad You need a pick-me-up, stat. Call on Mom! Allison Janney and Anna Faris will have you in stitches with their completely unrelatable but totally hilarious made-for-sitcom dramas. MOM, WEDNESDAYS, 9PM , TVNZ 2 Feeling saucy Cillian Murphy is the only man to make a cheese-cutter look sexy. His gangster character Thomas Shelby is bad to the bone, but soft at heart – a mix that’ll turn you to jelly. PEAKY BLINDERS, NETFLIX Feeling romantic After a season of love shocks and strife, we’ll learn the fate of Poldark and Demelza tonight. If it doesn’t work out, Ross, you know where to find us! POLDARK, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 8.35PM, PRIME Feeling intelligent For a crash course on Queen Elizabeth II, The Crownoffers more than your school history lesson. THE…

Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 Look at you go! These single-minded stars may be lacking balance, but they could turn you into a winner at work or within a local organisation. Some Archers might even be offered a new job. Flattering, sure, but it’s all about finding that elusive work-life balance. Say yes to a reunion. Capricorn DEC 23 - JAN 20 Slow down and give yourself a break. Before the pace picks up, contact some old friends or simply potter. Holiday plans could take shape as you unwind, along with a money-making idea that might excite you. Why not pot some flowers or herbs under Sunday’s Taurus moon? They’ll be great gifts! Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Your charm factor is being cranked up high! Friendships should…

Melanie Chisholm Sporty Spice gets her girly power on in this long-sleeved floral maxi dress. She’ll “Never be the Same Again”! Natalie Portman The pregnant Jackie actress wears a pretty Rodarte number with lace sleeves and hand-beaded accents. Naomie Harris This is just how 007 would like his Miss Moneypenny – working a fashion-forward look by Monse. Kate Beckinsale In keeping with her vampish Underworld character, the British beauty opts for a gothic Marchesa creation. Margot Robbie The Aussie “it girl” gets it right in a classic Calvin Klein gown matched with a dazzling smile. Lily Collins The celebrity spawn hits the on-trend button in this metallic Maria Lucia Hohan design – and she knows it! Katie Holmes Flaunting a fresh look, the newly minted director comes up roses in…

Come to mama! Jessica Biel can’t wipe the smile off her face as she and hubby Justin Timberlake marvel at their wee boy, who has found his feet on the streets of New York. Kitted out in a pair of teeny-tiny Stan Smith Adidas shoes and a cute beanie just like his dad, 20-month-old Silas shows off his impressive walking skills as the rugged-up clan nip out for coffee on the crisp winter’s day. It’s been a busy time for the little lad’s famous parents – Jessica, 34, has been shooting the TV film The Sinner in South Carolina, while Justin, 35, has been promoting his animated movie Trolls. But as the happy trio enjoy some quality time together, it’s clear that nothing’s more important than family. Of parenthood, proud…