Innholdsfortegnelse for November 27, 2017 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Hot on the heels of a rumoured flirtation with a Brit aristocrat, it seems David Beckham is at it again – this time enjoying steamy workout sessions and cosy dinners with pop star Nicole Scherzinger. And Woman’s Day can reveal that the revelations have left his wife Victoria reeling, with the former Spice Girl issuing a final ultimatum to her husband to stay away from the sexy star – or else. “As far as Posh is concerned, this could be the final straw for their marriage,” a well-placed insider tells. “She can’t believe he’s been spending so much time with Nicole and has told pals she feels utterly betrayed. It doesn’t help that she’s so incredibly gorgeous. It’s really knocked her self-esteem” Pussycat Doll singer Nicole, 39, recently admitted she’d…

When Angelina divorced Brad, she claimed it was for the “health of the family”. But it seems her own wellbeing has been suffering in the wake of the stressful break-up, with reports that the frail star has dropped to an alarming 38kg. “There are times when she feels light-headed and on the verge of passing out,” reports an insider. “What if she fainted and hit her head? Her body has already been through so much.” The 42-year-old is no stranger to health issues, undergoing a preventative double mastectomy in 2013 and two years later, opting to have her ovaries and Fallopian tubes removed. More recently, she’s suffered bouts of Bell’s palsy and high blood pressure. The star is said to have visited a clinic in Sweden for stem-cell treatment in…

It was one of the most shocking moments of Married at First Sight , but matchmaker Dr Pani Farvid has no regrets over making contestant Lacey Swanepoel burst into tears and storm off the show’s reunion episode. “It was not my intention to upset Lacey and I was a little surprised she was that rattled by the line of questioning as I thought the issues were pretty clear,” says Pani, who suggested viewers might consider Lacey, 31, a hypocrite for auditioning as a Bravo host after accusing ex-husband Luke Cederman of being fame-hungry. “Many New Zealanders were wondering about that and it made her initial reasoning for leaving Luke lose credibility.” Of her MAFSlowlight, Pani insists, “I think the saddest early exit was Luke and Lacey –…

While they didn’t find lasting love, Married at First Sight’s self-proclaimed Pretty Committee – Vicky Gleeson-Stokes, Ben, Bel and Lacey – appeared at least to have made friends for life. But a show insider claims there’s been a nasty spat, with Bel booted from the exclusive club because Ben, Lacey and 27-year-old Vicky have decided to remain friends with her ex-hubby Haydn. “They saw Bel’s true colours play out on screen, and they blame her for all the bad blood between them and Haydn,” reveals our insider. “Bel would tell them one story about her unfair husband, and when Vicky and Ben would confront him, they’d get another. Bel saw it as the ultimate betrayal, but the others just wanted to put all the drama behind them.” The rift is…

As a child, Nadine Higgins was always enthralled by her granddad’s exotic tales of growing up in India during the British Raj. His parents were wealthy indigo plantation owners and he enjoyed a lavish lifestyle – but the legend most often regaled was that of the grisly death of Nadine’s great-great-grandfather. “The story goes that he was killed by a tiger,” explains the broadcaster. “I had no idea if it was true or not, but it always seemed so adventurous and daring.” Whispers in the family also suggested they might have Indian blood, but no-one really knew for sure. So when Nadine was asked to take part in TVNZ 1 genealogy show DNA Detectives, where local celebrities travel the globe to trace their family roots, she didn’t think twice. “If…

When Simon Cowell was recently hospitalised after falling down some stairs, it was a big drama for the star of The X Factor UK. But for his fellow judge Sharon Osbourne, the incident was a mere blip in the theatre of life. “Oh, he’s going to be fine,” the reality TV veteran says, waving her hands with breezy confidence. “He’s dealing with it, he’s in good hands and it’s just one of those things.” Sharon can be excused for being a little blasé. At 65, she has lived through the extremes of drug and alcohol addiction, domestic violence, breakdowns and abuse, not to mention countless surgeries, affairs, a battle with cancer and the near-death of her husband Ozzy, 68, after a quad-bike accident. A fall down the stairs due to…

Sophie Henderson was just eight weeks’ pregnant with her gorgeous daughter Matilda when she started work on her new film Human Traces. She let the wardrobe department know so they could buy her some bigger pants, but she was going to keep the happy news a secret from the rest of the cast and crew – after all, she hadn’t even told some of her family. However, the Outrageous Fortune and Auckland Daze star’s plans fell apart within hours, when she violently threw up after a long, windy road trip to the remote South Island set of the psychological thriller. “I could have blamed it on the car journey, but I was so sick, so grumpy and so sleepy,” recalls Sophie, 32, who is best known for playing love-rat lawyer…

When Grace McMahon had the inside of her left wrist tattooed for her 18th birthday, she had no way of knowing how poignant the etching would one day become. A brain condition has cruelly stopped Grace’s young life in its tracks, but the inked words “rise above” are a daily reminder of how determined she is to reclaim it. “I loved my old life and I want it back – I’d do anything,” says Grace, who barely has the energy to raise her voice above a whisper. When Woman’s Day visits, she is curled up on the couch at her home on Auckland’s North Shore, which she and her long-term partner Andy van Stipriaan, 25, bought earlier this year. At the time, Grace was a primary school teacher who loved…

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Celebs Adele, Victoria Beckham and Kate Hudson are staunch believers in the healing powers of these decorative stones. But can a crystal really help solve your problems? Crystal healer and author Stacey O’Brien explains … WHAT ARE CRYSTALS? “Crystals are gifts from the earth that all have different energy properties, which are useful for different things from improving your energy and mood to overcoming grief,” claims Stacey. “They help shift energy in or out of your body, or both ways, depending on what you need.” HOW TO CHOOSE? “Different crystals are helpful for different things. Darker colours are good for dealing with heavy emotions like grief, while blue is associated with the throat, so people often wear them around their neck if they have a niggly cough or if they…

QI’m in a new relationship and I know my boyfriend is offended that I go to the bathroom after I perform oral sex on him. I don’t like making him feel awkward, but I’m not sure what else to do. Am I being uptight? Is swallowing sperm that bad? • Fussy, Te Awamutu A Sperm is only one percent of ejaculate – the rest is water and mucus, along with some acid, ammonia and the like. Those words alone don’t exactly inspire a MasterChef recipe you want to try, do they? Is it possible that your boyfriend is offended by the speed and approach to your bathroom trip? Good chance he feels guilty or embarrassed. Let’s be honest, if a man ran from the room post-oral sex on a woman…

Crikey. It’s that time of year again, isn’t it? Let the photocopying of private parts and waking up with streamers on the inside of your tights begin! I have, in my many years on this planet, collected quite a few tips to surviving the party season, so let me share a few of them with you. For a start, this is my second year of NOvember, a pre-festive month devoted to abstaining from alcohol. December would probably be better for that, but I don’t have that kind of willpower. And to arrive in the Christmas zone with a nice, healthy liver has to be better for you than a punch in the snout, hasn’t it? As with battles, it really does pay to choose your Christmas parties. If it’s a…

WILL TILSTON IN GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN The Hundred Acre Wood wasn’t always such a joyful place. The new drama Goodbye Christopher Robin reveals the true and often dark story of how author A.A. Milne turned the adventures of his son, played by Will Tilston, and his stuffed animals into the best-selling children’s series Winnie-the-Pooh. Thrust into the spotlight, eight-year-old Christopher’s notoriety skyrockets, but so does his loneliness. “He’s a very sad boy,” explains British-born Will. The young star says he doesn’t relate to the confusing father-son dynamic. “I love my family – they are always there. And I always like to keep a smile on my face!” Will, 10, sees more of himself in Piglet because he’s “quite small” and the affable Tigger because “he’s bouncing around all the time”.…

BLINDSPOT Seasons one to three on Lightbox After waking in the midd le of Times Square, naked, with no memory and covered in tattoos, Jane is on a mission to unlock the secrets of her past. MARVEL’S JESSICA JONES Season one on Netflix Revenge might be sweet, but Jessica sure isn’t. The former superhero is rebuilding her life and career in New York City. HAPPY VALLEY Seasons one to two on Lightbox This award-winning British drama follows an unconventional police sergeant dealing with a complicated life .…

Holy Hollywood, Batman! The superheroes of Justice League took a night off from saving the world to celebrate their new film at a star-studded premiere in Los Angeles. Wonder Woman Gal Gadot, 32, channelled her edgy alter ego in a blinged-out Altuzarra number – and she even helped her Versace-clad co-star Amber Heard, 31, with her make-up after a huge, smudge-inducing hug. Leading man Ben Affleck, 45, flew solo, while Aquaman hottie Jason Momoa, 38, had the support of his beautiful wife Lisa Bonet, 50. Walking the red carpet just a week after the actor confirmed they’d secretly tied the knot after 12 years together, it was the pair’s first public appearance as a married couple. Muppet master It’s a Sesame Street sandwich! Actress and TV host JENNY MCCARTHY, 45,…

CABARET COPY Kendall Jenner takes on Liza Minnelli. RIDING COATTAILS Sarah Jessica Parker vibes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton. FELINE FRISKY! Katy Perry’s got the eye of the tiger as she channels the classic show Cats. MORPHIN’ ORPHAN! Selena Gomez looks just as cute as little Aileen Quinn in Annie. All paws on deck! Help the Paw Patrol keep an eye out for trouble with the My Size Lookout Tower. Standing at an impressive 76cm tall, this tower is the perfect vantage point for your child to observe the action of the city. We have two towers to give away, worth $244.99 each. To enter, visit womansday .co.nz and click on the “Win” tab with the code PW48, or send your name, address and phone number to: Woman’s Day/Paw…

Her sharp tongue and snarky comments have earned her the title of MKR’s villain, but while Heather Anderson may not have won the hearts of viewers, the Christchurch native has found love elsewhere. “It was just after the show had finished filming that I went to a party and met my boyfriend,” grins the blissfully happy 29-year-old, who’s dating Matt Hunter. Six months down the track, their relationship is blossoming, but it wasn’t exactly love at first sight for the pair. “I’ve known him since high school because Christchurch is pretty small,” laughs Heather. “But I hadn’t ever heard anything nice about him, so I wrote him off!” Luckily, after their chance meeting at a party, bricklayer Matt turned on the charm and took Heather out for a romantic dinner.…

A month after they were caught secretly kissing, Ewan McGregor and his new amour Mary Elizabeth Winstead are out of hiding, proudly stepping out on Hollywood Boulevard, strolling hand in hand and wearing matching outfits! And a source close to the actress tells Woman’s Day the leather-clad pair – who both walked out on their respective marriages six months ago – are now planning to move in together. “It’s no coincidence that their relationships ended at the same time,” reveals our source. “Mary has had a crush on Ewan for half her life, and she is pinching herself every day now that he is her friend and lover.” While 10 Cloverfield Lane star Mary, 32, has officially ended things with her husband of seven years, director Riley Stearns, 31, Star…

GOT TALENT - USE IT! SIMON’S ADVICE TO MEL He gives Scary some tough love Now a top-secret settlement in her nasty domestic violence case has been reached, Mel B no longer needs to worry about humiliating sex tapes being made public. But Scary is said to be freaking out that her $56 million Spice Girls fortune is all but gone. Reportedly near bankruptcy after forking out a fortune in legal fees and paying ex-husband Stephen Belafonte $58,000 per month in spousal support, the America’s Got Talent judge, 42, recently hit up her boss Simon Cowell, 58, for a raise on her $3.2 million salary. But the famously blunt producer retorted, “You’re not Katy Perry!” A show insider tells, “He had zero sympathy. He thinks it would be good for…

Nurse. Gang leader. Mother. Dancer.TV presenter. In a diverse, three-decade career that has encompassed everything from Shortland Street and Dancing with the Stars to dating show Finding Aroha, 2017 might well go down as Miriama Smith’s Year of the Feisty Wahine. The 41-year-old mum-of-one had less than 24 hours between throwing off the shackles of playing ambitious, powersuit-wearing lead Brady Truebridge in TVNZ 2’s Filthy Rich before becoming the fierce force of nature that is lawyer Ngahuia Richards in the hit Kiwi-Aussie collaboration 800 Words. “The day after the wrap party for Filthy Rich, I fell straight onto the West Coast beaches of Auckland to play Ngahuia at 6.30am!” she grins. “I didn’t even have time to exhale.” Viewers have already seen the fear created by Ngahuia among the folk…

Opera star-turned-horse trainer Heather Main gets the best out of her steeds by singing arias to them. She trots out the classics as she strolls around the yard and the horses respond by launching into a high-pitched whinny – and some even dance behind their stable doors! It may be unorthodox, but the US-born, UK-based horse fan claims the amazing rapport has led to some impressive results on the track. Heather, who switched careers after marrying a vet, says, “First, I would like to stress that I’m neither barmy nor living in fairyland. When I start singing, the horses lean out of their boxes and join in. “They prick their ears, look up and whinny. Some even dance. Mozart is their favourite. It’s proving to be a great way to…

6 weeks to go SET A BUDGET It always helps to set a budget and stick to it. Give a separate amount to food, presents, decorations and deduct from the total each time you buy something. WRITE A CHRISTMAS GIFT LIST Write a list of everyone you need to buy for, a budget for each person and a few gift ideas so when it comes to shopping, you’ll know where to start. ORDER MY CHRISTMAS FOOD BAG Jump onto myfoodbag.co.nz/christmas to order your delicious Christmas delivery. 4 weeks to go SEND INTERNATIONAL MAIL To make sure relatives and friends overseas get their cards in time, post now via airmail. 3 weeks to go DECK THE HALLS It’s time to get the tree and put up the decorations! ORDER MY CHRISTMAS…

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Learn to drink less and enjoy life more! With summer just around the corner, the warmer weather calls for plenty of social gatherings with colleagues, friends and family. It’s also a chance to think about how we can get the most out of our days. Mindful drinking is not a fad, but a timely reminder to be aware of the physical and emotional impact of alcohol, and to be present in the moment when we’re socialising. Learn to say no Learn to stop drinking when you’ve had enough and be OK with saying no to alcohol. Let go of any guilt from feeling you are letting others down by not imbibing. Most importantly, be confident in putting your own needs first. STAY HYDRATED Order a mineral water between alcoholic drinks…

Q What do you think is the best amount to spend on Christmas presents for the wider family? I don’t mind splurging out on my husband and kids, but beyond that, costs can get ridiculous! • Thrifty Girl, Auckland A You know what? That’s an excellent question. We’re in a weird economic climate and I honestly think we need to tone down the opulent gifting. For extended-family kids? A cool ball or toy under 20 bucks. Grown-ups get a bottle of wine, a jar of home-made cookies or whatever. It’s bloody ludicrous to get into debt over unnecessary fake generosity. Lets all tone it down. Think more, decorate more and spend less! Q There’s a whirl of party-time Christmas drinks coming up and I’m dreading it. It’s a bit of…

My daughter was lucky enough to have a sleepover extravaganza last weekend. It started with her going to a friend’s house for the first night, then both of them were invited to Ganma and Poppa’s house for a second night together, then they boomeranged back to her friend’s house for an unheard-of three-nights-in-a-row sleepover fiesta. Had it not been a long weekend, I might have thought this was a bit much. But given no-one had school the next day, I went with it. The stories that come back from these sleepovers are hilarious. You never know what your kids are going to say or do at someone else’s house, so you can only hope for the best. As it turns out, my daughter was seemingly on top form. She’d apparently…

Taylor Swift’s latest album Reputation is ruling the charts – in no small part thanks to her cryptic lyrics, which refer to various exes, love interests and celebrity feuds. The 27-year-old pop diva isn’t one to name names, so we’ve decoded the words from some of the tracks and figured out who she’s really singing about. Track: “Call it What You Want” Lyric: “I recall late November, holding my breath. Slowly I said, ‘You don’t have to save me, but would you run away with me?’” Who it’s about: Joe Alwyn. The proof: Their relationship fits the timeline. Track: “Look What You Made Me Do” Lyric: “I don’t like your little games, don’t like your tilted stage.” Who it’s about: Kanye West. The proof: During his tour, Kanye performed on…

JACKIE Available Friday on Neon  Rating: Natalie Portman takes on the iconic role of Jackie Kennedy, picking up the First Lady’s story from the moment JFK was assassinated and the difficult weeks that followed. BACHELOR IN PARADISE Season four on TVNZ OnDemand  Rating: The island heat is sure to ignite some flames! Former fan favourites from the US versions of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette try to find love again on a private paradise in Mexico. MUDBOUND Available on Netflix  Rating: Set in Mississippi during World War II, this film follows two families as they deal with racism, post-traumatic stress and different social classes. SEARCH PARTY Season two, Monday on Lightbox  Rating: In the all-new series of the offbeat mystery-comedy, the unfortunate foursome are trying to cover their tracks and…

Your letters Moved to tears What an amazing story that Polly Gillespie and her girl Katherine shared (WD, November 13). I shed sad and then happy tears as I read. I had never heard of a “crash Caesarean” – it must have been so scary for the family. I’m six months’ pregnant myself and I could really feel my heartstrings being pulled! • Mum-to-be, Canterbury Torn apart! What a shock that Zac Franich and Viarni Bright called it quits after seven months (WD, November 13). I truly thought they were perfect for each other and I loved the fact they ended up together on The Bachelor NZ. I wish them both well in the future, but hope they keep an open mind about a rekindled romance further down the track.…

Lana Del Rey The songbird has a proper case of “Summertime Sadness” in this out-of-tune Gucci number Camila Cabello Blushing beauty! No longer with Fifth Harmony, the solo artist shows her sheer class in Ralph & Russo. Ruby Rose Glisten up, girl! The Aussie DJ-turned-actress is having a disco ball in August Getty Atelier. Diane Kruger The German goddess frills us all with her pretty pleats and swanky-hanky hem courtesy of Givenchy. Carrie Underwood Country Barbie is finding her fashion feet! The “Before He Cheats” warbler takes the plunge in Fouad Sarkis. Zendaya The lil’ style superstar has red-carpet glamour all tied up in this Viktor & Rolf Soir jumpsuit. Demi Lovato Check it out! Miss Lovato is totally “Sorry Not Sorry” for ruling the red carpet in this fierce…

It’s wonderful that family Christmas celebrations and summer holidays are on the horizon, but before we get to the much-needed annual break, we must first survive the party season. I know it’s all meant to be fun, but to be honest, I can find the party period quite overwhelming. Even the phrase “party season” gives me a nervous shudder. It’s just such a crazily busy time of year – not to mention expensive – between the office and the kids, and then there’s the added pressure of all the faff that goes with being party-fabulous. They don’t call it the silly season for nothing. So this week, we have tips to help you prepare in order to save your sanity and bank balance in what can be the most extravagant…

Last Christmas, a newly single Brad Pitt spent the festive season miserable and alone, while his ex-wife Angelina Jolie and their six children celebrated together with lavish presents and a no-expense-spared skiing holiday in Colorado. This year, however, the festive season will be a much happier affair for the actor, after the Maleficent star made a surprise turnaround and invited him to join her and the kids – Maddox, 16, Pax, 13, Zahara, 12, Shiloh, 11, and nine-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne – at their new home. “Brad broke down in tears when Ange phoned to invite him over,” a well-placed insider tells us. “And even she was a little choked up. Brad said the call came totally out of the blue.” The pair, whose September 2016 split left fans…

Heartbreak was the last thing Aaron Chisholm expected to experience at his Married at First Sight NZ vow renewal ceremony. Believing he and Ben Blackwell were committed to making their marriage work, the Christchurch paramedic was blindsided by his husband’s last-minute decision to throw in the towel. But time has healed all wounds for the 26-year-old, who now tells Woman’s Day, “I dodged a missile! That feeling of rejection was like a stab to the heart. I was disappointed in Ben for not being honest with me and not giving our marriage a proper shot, but sticking it out would’ve been for nothing as we were never meant to be.” While his marriage to Auckland consultant Ben, 26, seemed doomed from the start, it was only after seeing their relationship…

Rubber-faced Blackaddercomedian Rowan Atkinson has a bean in the oven! The Mr Beanstar is expecting a baby any day now with his new lady love Louise Ford and, according to insiders, the besotted couple are “over the moon” about their new arrival. Rowan, 62, met Louise, 33, who played the Duchess of Cambridge in TV comedy The Windsorslast year, when they starred together in the West End show Quartermaine’s Terms. He separated from his wife of 24 years, former make-up artist Sunetra Sastry, 60, in 2014 and began dating Louise soon after. Pregnant Louise was spotted last week shopping near their $8.8 million home in London’s Hampstead Heath, where they have lived with their pet spaniel since his divorce was finalised in 2015. Ex-wife Sunetra – mum to their children…

Stepping in front of a camera in a crop top and a slinky skirt might make most women nervous, but Bravo’s new local host Cassidy Morris feels right at home as she poses for Woman’s Day. After all, the 23-year-old Aucklander has years of experience working as a model and in the media. In fact, she called Los Angeles home for over a year, rubbing shoulders with a slew of A-list celebrities and now counting Kylie Jenner as one of her best mates. “Kylie’s awesome – she’s one of the most down-to-earth friends I made in LA,” Cassidy tells us. “We had mutual friends and ended up going away on holiday together. We became really good friends from there.” Despite the confidence she radiates at our exclusive photo shoot, Cassidy…

Gwen Stefani’s boyfriend Blake Shelton was last week named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine and while we agree The Voice USA mentor is rather easy on the eye, we couldn’t help but wonder whether there were other stars perhaps more deserving of the title. OK, so it’s just a shameless excuse for us to showcase some of our sexy celebrity crushes, preferably without their shirts on. Come on, don’t pretend you’re not already drooling! PHARRELL WILLIAMS Any woman would be “Happy” to be on the arm of this smooth singer, who has 10 Grammy Awards and two Oscar nominations to his name. With a stylish suit collection, the 44-year-old’s a dapper dude on the red carpet, but we’ve got a soft spot for this shirtless shot! DAVID BECKHAM A…

The devastating death of her beloved big sister led Auckland mum Tiffany Poa on an inspirational weight-loss journey, as well as an unexpected emotional voyage of self-discovery. Ever since having her daughters – Kiana, 16, Kelly, 14, Kaya, four and two-year-old Kalia – Tiffany would make a New Year’s resolution every year to get fit and trim down. And, like most of us, she never kept it. But last year was a different story. Still mourning the heartbreaking death of a baby daughter, who died 45 minutes after birth, and keenly aware as her youngest girl’s first birthday approached that she wasn’t as fit or as healthy as she wanted to be, Tiffany once again vowed to battle the bulge. When she weighed herself on January 2, Tiffany tipped the…

Ginger & Salmon Poke Bowl SERVES 4 PREPARATION 15 MINUTES COOKING 15 MINUTES 2 x 450g packets microwave brown rice 3 spring onions, thinly sliced 500g sashimi-grade salmon, cut into 2cm cubes 3 red radish, thinly sliced 1 cup shelled frozen edamame beans, blanched 200g enoki mushrooms 1 sheet toasted nori, thinly sliced 1/3 cup pickled pink ginger 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted prawn crackers to serve HOT & SOUR DRESSING ¼ cup light soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons chilli flakes 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1. Prepare rice following packet instructions. Set aside. 2. HOT & SOUR DRESSING. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Set aside. 3. In a large bowl, toss together rice, onion and half the dressing. 4. Serve…

1. Champagne Berry Cocktail Place a sugar cube in each of 8 champagne flutes. Drizzle each with 2 teaspoons Chambord (raspberry liqueur) and top with sparkling white wine. 2. Watermelon Margarita In a food processor, purée 750g chopped watermelon with ¼ cup caster sugar. Strain through a sieve into a jug. Add juice of 4 limes and 1 cup tequila. Serve in salt-rimmed margarita glasses or mason jars. Garnish with extra lime slices. 3. Passionfruit & Mango Iced Tea Place 2 black tea bags and ½ cup fresh mint leaves in a heatproof jug or teapot. Pour 1 cup boiling water over. Set aside for 5 minutes. Strain into a jug. Cool. Top with 1 cup white rum and 1 litre mango-passionfruit drink. Garnish with extra mint leaves and fresh…

1 To replicate Kim’s dewy golden skin, apply a bronzing primer, like Clinique Uplighting Liquid Illuminator, $60, before foundation. This will help create that lit-from-within glow. 2 Use a powder contour to chisel cheekbones, running a line of bronzer, such as Clarins Face Contouring Palette, $66, along the hollows of cheeks. 3 Blend in a rich brown shadow, like Revlon Colorstay Crème Eyeshadow in Espresso, $18, across the lids and up into the crease, then wing a liquid line out. 4 For high drama, apply QVS False Lashes Natural Q5, $13.99, as well as a slick of black mascara. 1 Get Selena’s ethereal skin by using a matte base, like L’Oréal Paris Infallible Total Cover Foundation, $37.99, to create a full, smooth, even-looking coverage. Apply with a brush for a…

An Italian barbecue. I should have been suspicious from the get-go. I wasn’t and so I attended. I now understand why Italy is famous for pasta. The loveliest woman at my radio work – also the funniest and kindest – has two things she loves: Her cat and her wonderful Italian partner. He may be the only redheaded Italian I’ve met. This fab couple invited me, my slightly antisocial partner and several other workmates to her barbecue, to be fully manned by her Italian partner and his friends. Now Kiwis and Aussies can barbecue, and my gosh, those South Africans are the best. (We’re meat folk, all of us. The South Africans are the biggest meat folk. They barbecue everything!) Italians? They’re fabulous at carbs, aren’t they? They’re the carb…

If you’re after a party town, look no further than Madrid. With its two buzzing squares, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, you’re always invited to what’s going on in the Spanish capital. 1 Accommodation My last visit was fleeting – just 48 hours – so I turned to expedia.co.nz to book my accommodation and sightseeing (via the “activities” option) all in one go. My hotel, Vincci the Mint, on main drag the Gran Vía, was a hit. Check-in is at the bar and includes a non-alcoholic shot, plus there’s a fabulous rooftop bar with a quirky caravan serving drinks in the evening. The rooms are big and gorgeous with, for once, hooks to hang things on and enough light to see what’s in your suitcase. 2 Scooter tour The…

Not even a broken ankle from a perilous dog-walking incident can dampen Rebecca Gibney’s spirits! When Woman’s Day catches up with the former Packed to the Rafters star over the phone from her Queenstown home, her TV series Wanted has just been nominated for an International Emmy Award. “I was blown away when I heard the news,” laughs the 52-year-old actress. “When I got the email, I actually deleted it because I thought it was a scam!” The series – which sees Rebbeca’s character Lola on the run with a stranger after intervening in a fatal carjacking – is the first show she’s created alongside her hubby of 17 years, Richard Bell, 53. “It’s awesome working with my husband,” says Rebecca. “We’re both Kiwis and we lived on the same…

UPSTART BOOKS Freddy Bear and the Big Bed by Joy Cowley is especially created for young children, Tallest Truck Gets Stuck is a delightful picture book from Pat Chapman and Flying Furballs: Most Wanted by Donovan Bixley is the latest book in this action adventure series. We have 10 prize packs to give away, worth $50 each. GLENN JONES Believers in fairies will love the Finders Keepers print by Glenn Jones. It has the right amount of pink, magic and party food! Glenn Jones’ prints capture the imagination of young minds with their bright colours and fun, quirky subjects. Unframed A2 print, $99, from glennjonesart.com. We have five prints to give away. PAW PATROL Join the Paw Patrol pups in the Mission Cruiser and go on a ruff-ruff rescue! With…

Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 As the sun lights up your central arena, you’ll feel more energetic and back to your old social self. Even better, a cloud that’s been hanging over your home or family should begin to lift. Decisions will be made – just don’t ruin things by taking on too much. To celebrate, look out for an amethyst ring. Capricorn DEC 23 - JAN 20 Yes, you like to help others, but sometimes it’s OK to be selfish. Whether it’s yoga classes or coffee catch-ups, the cosmos is urging you to put yourself first. An interest in the arts could blossom into a full-scale passion. At the very least, revisit a favourite novel or catch a good show! Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Work may…

He shoots, he scores! Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have confirmed that they’ve rekindled their romance with a passionate smooch at an ice rink in Los Angeles. The young lovebirds have been inseparable ever since the “It Ain’t Me” diva, 25, split from The Weeknd two months ago and a source close to Justin, 23, reveals the pair “are great and very happy”. Selena now attends all of the “Sorry” hit-maker’s weekly ice-hockey games, although after a string of public dates – including romantic bike rides and trips to church – the couple are now trying to keep their romance on the downlow. The source says, “It just got crazy with all the attention!” But there was no hiding their joy as Selena and her King Charles spaniel Charlie cheered…