Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 1804 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

She’d been rushed to hospital with extreme morning sickness early in her pregnancy and was virtually bedridden in the weeks afterwards, but it seems the Duchess of Cambridge has made a miraculous recovery as she approaches the six-month mark. A glowing Kate sported only a slight baby bump as she visited a London school to promote the mental-health charity Place2Be last week, her first solo engagement of the year, but she wore a huge grin while chatting to the children, helping them with arts and crafts. Serenaded with a rendition of Nina Simone’s classic “I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel to Be Free” upon her arrival, a beaming duchess told the adorable kiddies, “Very impressed with the singing. I wish every morning could start off like that.” And…

Hot on the heels of Gwyneth Paltrow confirming her worst-kept secret – that she’s engaged to her boyfriend Brad Falchuk – the Iron Man star has taken things one step further by asking her ex-husband Chris Martin to walk her down the aisle! “Brad wasn’t happy with that at first,” reveals a source close to the actress, speaking exclusively to Woman’s Day. “But Gwyneth told him that Chris was the closest man in her life since her dad Bruce died in 2002 and it just felt right.” Gwyneth, 45, and American Horror Story producer Brad, 46, officially declared their betrothal in the actress’ magazine Goop last week and while the announcement was short on details, we’re told divorced dad-of-two Brad asked Gwyneth’s mum Blythe Danner, 74, for her daughter’s hand…

It was every bride’s worst nightmare when radio star Megan Sellers and her husband-to-be Andrew Papas visited their wedding venue the day before the ceremony amid a violent storm. Pounded by torrential rain and buffeted by gale-force winds, the ZM host was in tears as she surveyed the water-logged West Auckland farm. “Everyone was trying to console me, but I was a bridezilla,” she confesses. “When you’re planning the happiest day of your life, you don’t expect a severe weather warning.” Fortunately, on the big day, the storm has blown over and by the time Megan, 33, arrives at the grove of kauri and rimu trees where she is to marry her singer beau, 23, the sun has emerged and there’s a clear view out to beautiful Bethells Beach. “As…

As Claudia Conaglen walks down the aisle in a breathtaking white gown, it’s a startlingly similar scene to when we first saw the New Plymouth native arrive at the Bachelor New Zealand mansion to meet Jordan Mauger two years ago. But when she locks eyes with her groom Paul “Bluey” Ejamme, who’s standing under a beautiful driftwood arch in her brother’s backyard in Taranaki, her reality TV days couldn’t be further from her mind. “I wasn’t nervous at all – I was just so excited to get married to the man of my dreams,” the 31-year-old, in a gown from Boho Bridal, tells Woman’s Day after the ceremony. Grinning blissfully, financial broker Bluey, 28, adds, “That moment when we said our vows was the best thing ever.” With a gorgeous…

Courgette & Almond Gnocchi SERVES 4 PREPARATION 10 MINUTES COOKING 15 MINUTES 500g packet gnocchi 2 tablespoons olive oil 60g butter 2 garlic cloves, crushed ½ cup natural flaked almonds 2 courgettes, thinly sliced 1 cup mint leaves, roughly chopped, plus sprigs to serve juice and zest of 1 lemon fried bacon, grated parmesan to serve 1. In a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook gnocchi following packet instructions. Drain well, reserving ¼ cup cooking liquid. 2. In a large frying pan, heat oil and butter on medium. Sauté garlic, almonds and courgette for 2-3 minutes. 3. Toss through gnocchi and reserved cooking liquid. Stir through mint and lemon. Serve with bacon, parmesan and extra mint. Courgette Miso Rice Bowl SERVES 4 PREPARATION 10 MINUTES COOKING 25 MINUTES 2…

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Another year brings another good opportunity to make better use of your outdoor space. Gardener Charlie Albone reveals, “I’ve noticed a huge shift in gardens lately. Rather than simply looking nice, they’re now improving and enriching our lives. Here’s my tips to create a hard-working backyard.” CUSTOM ELEMENTS Feeling enriched by a space comes from taking pride in that area, so ensure you integrate some craftsmanship in the finishes. This could be feature stonework or detailed carpentry in a key zone. By selecting a few areas that will be seen the most, you’ll get the most out of your investment in good workmanship. SPACES WITHIN SPACES Privacy is important in a garden, but new trends point towards a sense of enclosure. This doesn’t mean blocking out the neighbours with tall…

I’m in a kitchen quandary. You see, I love my kitchen, I love cooking, I love the prepping and I love food. But as the kids get older, their attendance in the kitchen has become more sporadic. In fact, the sight of them anywhere is pretty scarce. The days of plonking down a huge platter of lasagne for seven people to all sit up and eat at the same time are long gone. First to abandon dinner, ironically, was my husband. No, not because of my cooking skills, but because he took up a night-time job that involved him being on TV at seven o’clock, in everyone else’s living rooms but not ours. So he wasn’t at the dinner table for ages, but that will change this year. The teenagers…

A THE ASSASSINATION OF GIANNI VERSACE: AMERICAN CRIME STORY Thursday, 9.30pm, SoHo This highly anticipated series offers a dramatic look at the 1997 murder of Italian fashion icon Gianni Versace. The cast includes Penélope Cruz as the designer’s sister Donatella and Ricky Martin as his boyfriend Antonio. B BETTER CALL SAUL Breaking Bad fans fell in love with this spin-off prequel in 2015 and the Emmy-nominated show is now back for a fourth season. C CHRIS WARNER (SHORTLAND STREET) Where would Shorty be without this beloved doctor? As the soap returns for another drama-filled year, the fate of the Warner family will be revealed. The show picks up from the jaw-dropping cliffhanger that saw escaped jailbird Mason Coutts go after Chris’ children. D DANCING…

Spot the difference NINA DOBREV Can you find the sixth difference between these two pictures of The Vampire Diaries star Nina out and about in Los Angeles? Write your answer on the entry form on page 84. January 1 solution: Red line on Zendaya’s shorts removed. Winner: T. Ferguson, Auckland. Who am I? I was born in the US in 1979. When I was a kid, my life was sometimes tough. Dad was an addict who was in and out of jail, and Mum had to raise me and my brother alone. I found relief in comedy and after high school, I attended uni and began getting up on amateur nights at a local comedy club. My first attempts at humour earned a lot of heckling, but I…

Vegan taster kit SAFE and Veganuary want to change attitudes towards veganism. To kick-start your Veganuary journey, we have five prize packs, including a starter guide and products from Frys, Like Licks, Angel Food and Tonzu, worth $100 each, to give away.To enter, visit womansday.co.nz and click on the “Win” tab with the code SV04 or send your name, address and phone number to: Woman’s Day/SAFE, Response Bag 500235, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142 by January 26. Subscribe! SECURELY ONLINE MAGSHOP.CO.NZ/WOMANS-DAY-NZ  PHONE 0800 MAGSHOP (0800 624 746) Contact us! online at womansday.co.nz email us wdaynz @ bauermedia.co.nz follow us @womansdaynz call us (09) 308 2718 facebook.com/womansdaynz Woman’s Day, Private Bag 92512, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1010 tweet us @womansdaynz download issues on your…

Just over a year after revealing she’d suffered a tragic miscarriage, Zara Tindall was delighted to announce she was expecting her second child, but there’s anxiety as well as excitement for the Queen’s eldest granddaughter as she travels New Zealand and Australia with her husband Mike and daughter Mia. Speaking exclusively to Woman’s Day, a source close to the Olympic silver medallist reveals, “Zara and Mike are obviously over the moon to be pregnant again after so much heartache. However, they’re also extremely on edge and this trip Down Under has been challenging for Zara, who’s constantly panicking and riddled with nerves that something’s going to go wrong.” Despite her brave smile, we’re told Zara, 36, was feeling fretful as she and former England rugby captain Mike, 39, enjoyed a…

Her impassioned, empowering speech was the show-stopping moment of the 75th Golden Globe Awards, a rallying cry for the women in Hollywood wearing black in solidarity with those who have spoken out against sexual harassment. Yet even Oprah Winfrey couldn’t imagine that her inspirational words – while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award – could be the launch of a presidential campaign many hope will defeat Donald Trump in the 2020 US election. After the speech, which boldly denounced racism and sexism, calls for the talk-show queen to stand for office echoed around the world. Oprah, 63, has since denied plans to run for president, but multiple sources close to the TV icon say she is still “actively thinking” about it, as she publicly confessed she was doing…

No-one could ever accuse Kylie Jenner, a reality star and owner of a multimillion-dollar cosmetics empire, of being a slacker – and she’s not using her pregnancy as an excuse to slow down either. Most days, the lipstick mogul takes meetings for Kylie Cosmetics in her Los Angeles home and films segments for Keeping up with the Kardashians, while still finding time to work out and entertain friends at home. “She’s working every day and running her business – she’s busy,” a close source tells Woman’s Day. The one thing that’s not on her agenda right now is public appearances of any sort. Since word of her pregnancy leaked in September, Snapchathappy Kylie has gone underground, deciding not to confirm she and boyfriend Travis Scott, 25, are expecting a girl,…

Barley, Kale & Strawberry Salad with Haloumi SERVES 4 PREPARATION 15 MINUTES COOKING 30 MINUTES 1½ cups pearl barley 4 cups water 1 bunch kale, leaves stripped, shredded 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained 250g punnet strawberries, sliced ½ bunch mint, leaves picked ½ cup pistachios, toasted 1 small red onion, finely diced 200g haloumi, sliced DRESSING ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 1 garlic clove, crushed 1. Rinse barley in cold running water. Transfer to a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil on high. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until tender. Drain. 2. Transfer barley to a large bowl. While barley is still hot, add kale. Toss to…

TALL TAIL JOAN SMALLS Secure a high pony on top of the head, twist it up, then stick two bobby pins vertically through the hair to prop it up. PONY EXPRESS NATASHA POLY Secure a low pony at the base of the neck, then separate it into two sections. Wrap one around the base, then twirl the other around itself. BIG TEASE JESSICA CHASTAIN Secure hair in a low ponytail, then tease the tail. Pull it up towards the sky while twisting, then fold it down, securing the ends into the pony’s base. TOTALLY TWISTED HAILEE STEINFELD Before coiling and pinning the hair in sections, apply hair gel at 5cm intervals. HIGH & MIGHTY GAL GADOT For lasting grip, spray each bobby pin with hairspray. PRETTY NEAT KERRY WASHINGTON For…

There’s a new energy in Wellington and it’s not all to do with PM Jacinda Ardern. I went to the capital to check it out. 1 Where to stay Cuba Street is the place to soak up Wellington’s cool culture. Suits, students, hipsters and families – the big Kiwi welcome mat is out for all. I booked into the 4½-star Heritage Hotel, which is under the same roof as the three-star Comfort Hotel. Back in 1894, the site was donated to the Salvation Army who turned it into the People’s Palace, an affordable haven for travellers with profits going to Kiwis in need. Keeping this lovely gesture alive, the current hotels share the same reception, dining areas, pool and spa facilities. I felt like a princess in my modern, spacious…

Q My kids are driving me crazy and I want the school holidays to be finished – now! What are some fun but affordable things to do with kids who are seven, eight and 10? • Stir Crazy, via email A Yikes! Well, I was the kind of mum who got my kids into every holiday programme possible – sports, crafts, art and surfing. I’m a big fan of holiday programmes for restless kids because they keep them active and having fun, and they also help keep us parents sane! Q My daughter is getting a bit naggy towards her husband and I can see trouble ahead. I have tried gently talking to her about it, but she just bites my head off. Should I intervene or leave her to…

1 THE MINIATURIST MONDAY, 3.30PM & ENCORE 7.30PM, SOHO Based on one of the fastest-selling debut novels of the last decade, this gripping tale follows a young girl who moves to Amsterdam after marrying a wealthy man. But the story takes a dark turn when she realises that behind the luxurious life lies dangerous secrets. Don’t be fooled by the gorgeous costumes as this thrilling period drama has some very scary twists. 2 SLEEPY HOLLOW FRIDAY, 9.30PM, PRIME Add a little supernatural excitement to your Friday night with this spooky drama series. In this week’s episode, a mysterious woman finds her way into the Vault and leaves the team wondering where her allegiances lie. Can they handle the truth that is about to be revealed? 3…

Your letters Festive joy from Jess Part of my Christmas gift to myself was to have a coffee and browse through Woman’s Day. I loved your article “Feed the whanau for just $90” (WD, December 25). What a great menu – delicious, nutritious and affordable. Jessica Ault has perfected a feast with style. Her positivity and panache surely made her Christmas Day memorable. • Jo, via email Wise Gems I’ve never written to Woman’s Day before, despite being an avid reader for over 20 years, but I just had to say what an inspirational young woman Gemma McCaw is. Her Wellness column is my new favourite – such common sense and practical advice for us all. Well done to Sarah-Kate, Kate and Polly too for their pages. I do so…

A decade after the tragic death of her former partner Heath Ledger, it looks like Michelle Williams has finally found love again – and there could be wedding bells already! The Greatest Showman actress, 37, was sporting a sparkling new diamond ring on her engagement finger as she and financial consultant Andrew Youmans enjoyed a romantic island getaway in the Bahamas last week. A witness reports, “Day after day, she never took it off, even when she went in the ocean. At one point, she was looking closely at the ring and cleaning it. It definitely looked like an engagement ring.” Shy Michelle – mum to Matilda, 12 – was first spotted wearing the sparkler at the Golden Globes, but she insisted it was “just beautiful jewellery”. However, a source…

I was gobsmacked by the 75th Golden Globes. The decision by women of Hollywood to wear black in solidarity against decades of sexual harassment and inequality was a powerful protest. To witness the red carpet awash in a sea of black was incredible. The silent message was loud and clear. Enough is enough. As the event that kicks off awards season, the Golden Globes has become known as a party night – a chance for Hollywood’s elite to celebrate. For years, the red carpet has been about beautiful women wearing colourful gowns, black usually reserved for men’s tuxedos. But as Eva Longoria said, this time women were not in the mood to “twirl around” and be asked “who are you wearing?”. This awards show was the first since the flood…

MENSTRUAL CUP FACTS • Menstrual cups have been around since 1937! • They’re eco-friendly – one cup will last at least five years. • Cups are flexible – you fold to insert, it “pops” open, then you pinch the base to take it out. • The Hello Cup is 100% NZ-made and fully recyclable at the end of its life. • Visit thehellocup.com for more info. Magic box, muffin, twinkle cave, treasure trove, golden glory, fandango ... These are just a few of the (printable) names Kiwi women are giving their vaginas. Want more? How about feijoa, foo-foo or penis flytrap? Robyn McLean and Mary Bond, founders of The Hello Cup, which is fast becoming an online phenomenon, say taking a peek at the monikers women are keying into their “vagina…

MARGOT ROBBIE CLEANSING PADS: “I’m on a plane every five seconds and I can’t wash my face – I hate that feeling! But then I use Peter Thomas Roth Max Complexion Correction Pads [$56] and my skin feels really good.” TONING MIST: “I love Caudalie Beauty Elixir [$27], which smells great.” LIP BALM: “I use Bepanthen ointment [$8.99] on my lips. It’s actually a nipple cream for breastfeeding mothers, but I’ve used it my whole life!” CHRISSY TEIGEN VOLUMISING SHAMPOO: “I wash my hair every day with Tresemmé Volume & Fullness Shampoo [$14.99] and Conditioner [$14.49], otherwise you can see the greasy lines in it.” BRONZER: “Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Bronze [$110] is where I get my glow.” MASCARA: “Lancôme Hypnose Mascara [$52] is the best because it doesn’t…

Returning to work after the holidays doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. Yes, breaks are wonderful and it can be hard to get back into work mode again, but how you handle it is really all up to you. Rather than be down in the mouth, try to get excited about the new year and look forward to what you can achieve and enjoy in 2018. While we can’t change the fact that we must go back to work, we can control how we respond to that, and it ultimately comes down to our mindset and what we tell ourselves. We all have a choice about our frame of mind and it’s best to be positive about a fresh start to the year with a real go-getter attitude.…

This week, my beloved Ginger and I celebrate 25 years of wedded bliss. Yes, on that very special day two and a half decades ago, in front of 100 of our closest friends and family, I finally tricked the poor schmuck into publicly agreeing to honour and obey me as long as I shall allow him to live. It’s no mean feat. Despite outwardly maintaining a devil-may-care attitude that makes easy-going look try-hard, I’m actually high maintenance. I don’t do domestic duties or shopping, or cook. I’m quite bossy and a bit messy. As a sensitive artiste, I need a lot of encouragement and as someone who likes rosé, I need him to be the sober driver. Also, as it turns out, I fall over a lot. This has come…

There are no flying cars around and who really knows what those North Koreans are up to, right? There are no alien invasions and sadly no cures for all those horrid diseases that seemed so close at the turn of the millennium. I remember watching shows like 60 Minutes and 20/20 back in the ’90s, when 12-year-olds had won awards for finding a cure for cancer, and teams of companies seemed to hold the keys to baldness, alcoholism and dementia. What happened to those startling breakthroughs? Are they still working on things? Did they prove to be faux cures or are we just never meant to solve the most tricky and treacherous puzzles in life? As a child, I thought that by the year 2000, we were all going to…

800 WORDS Season two on Lightbox Rating: This beloved local series stars some amazing Kiwi and Australian talent, and now you can binge-watch all the episodes online! THE PEOPLE V. O.J. SIMPSON: AMERICAN CRIME STORY Available on Netflix Rating: With season two of American Crime Story now airing on SoHo, check out the first award-winning series, which follows the trial of the century. FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS Seasons one and two on Neon Rating: The Kiwi musical comedy duo share their misadventures as they seek fame and fortune in the Big Apple. JEAN Available on TVNZ OnDemand Rating: This Kiwi movie won Katie Elliott Best Actress at last year’s New Zealand Television Awards for her role as aviatrix Jean Batten.…

Capricorn DEC 23 - JAN 20 All eyes are on you and you’ll want to look your best. These image-conscious stars could cost a small fortune, so dig through your drawers and rediscover some old gems first. The planets are poised to inject more adventure into your life – snorkelling or speed-dating, anyone?! Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Good karma bounces back! This week’s fortuitous stars might conjure up an amazing gift. Don’t feel guilty – you deserve it. It’s been a busy period for many Aquarians, so work through a list of things you love doing. Fresh air, fine food, relaxing music and more magical moments await. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 The pieces are falling into place. These penetrating stars could reveal a few answers with…