Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 1847 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Despite the blazing equatorial sun, Prince Charles looked as cool as a cucumber sandwich last week as he toured West Africa. And why not? He did, after all, have his secret weapon by his side – his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall. The prince and his beloved Camilla – who call each other Fred and Gladys – showed they’re as besotted today as they were when they married 13 years ago as they greeted dignitaries, sipped wine and swayed on the dance floor during their eight-day tour of Gambia, Ghana and Nigeria. And after they waved goodbye and returned to Blighty, another momentous occasion awaited them – Charles’ 70th birthday on November 14. By the time most people become septuagenarians, their working years are behind them. But Charles is still…

After more than 85 days apart, tongues are wagging that George and Amal Clooney may be heading for a shock divorce – and insiders fear that a brutal fight for their twins could be next! The pair sparked rumours of trouble in paradise when Amal, 40, was noticeably absent from 57-year-old George’s annual Casamigos Halloween party in Las Vegas. In fact, they were last photographed as a couple three months ago, on August 12, in Italy. “It’s been a long time since George and Amal were last seen together, and it seems as though they’ve been living separate lives lately,” a family source claims. “It was a surprise to see that Amal skipped George’s Halloween party when it’s always such a big night of his year. People are wondering if…

She’s the Coronation Street actress synonymous with long, blonde extensions and caked-on warpaint, so it’s quite the surprise when a fresh-faced, brunette Catherine Tyldesley arrives for our photo shoot. She looks softer, more radiant and so different that it’s little wonder even her husband, personal trainer Tom Pitfield, is doing double takes. “Tom felt like he was having an affair,” jokes Catherine, 34. “He was like, ‘This is so weird.’ Even I kept forgetting I’d done it. I was walking past windows and getting surprised by my own reflection. There was a lady on the train the other day who kept staring and eventually said, ‘I feel like you’re supposed to be blonde.’ People are taking a minute to work it out.” After seven years of playing brassy, lovable knicker…

‘Age becomes irrelevant... I feel better now than before I had kids ’ In an industry where youthfulness and beauty are so often revered, getting older can be confronting for TV and film stars. But Kiwi actress Debbie Newby-Ward, who turns 40 in December, feels nothing but contentment and peace as she heads towards the milestone birthday. “I don’t think age is particularly important,” she says as she sits down to chat after chasing her adorably energetic preschoolers, Zeppelin, four, and Phoenix, two, around the garden of her Auckland home. “For me, it’s all about where you are in life. I have my beautiful family and am at a place where I’m quite happy with everything. Age becomes irrelevant when you look at it like that. I actually feel better…

‘It’s nice to spread that laughter and happiness into the world ’ As drag queens Kita Mean and Anita Wigl’it step out on Auckland’s infamous Karangahape Road, they’re literally stopping traffic with their crazy outfits and wild wigs. Flirting with passers-by as they strut the strip in towering heels, it’s hard to believe there was ever a time when this dynamic duo felt less than fully confident, but when asked what their younger selves would think about their new TV show, House of Drag, Anita can’t help but start to cry. “I was bullied in high school – I was at an allboys’ school and I was always the different one,” the British-born, Kiwi-raised diva, 29, explains through tears. “I wasn’t a drag queen then, of course, but because of…

CREAMY CORALS Think of this as peach with extra punch. Let your lips be the sexy star by wearing these shades with nothing more than mascara and a dusting of blush. TRY: (1) Natio Naturally Nude Lip Colour in Peachy, $17.50. (2) Nude by Nature Moisture Shine Lipstick in Pale Coral, $28.95. TRUE REDS You’ll certainly be noticed wearing this classic colour – just be sure to steer clear of any shade that seems too orange or flat. TRY: (1) Urban Decay Lo-Fi Lip Mousse in Frequency, $41. (2) Karen Murrell Natural Lipstick in True Love, $30. (3) Bourjois Contour Edition Lip Liner in Tout Rouge, $17.95. WHAT TO LOOK FOR • Any lipstick with a slightly blue undertone will help cancel out the yellowness that can even make just-cleaned-by-the-dentist…

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It’s easy to be a bit slack when it comes to protecting ourselves from the sun’s harmful rays. We’ll put sunscreen on our kids and our pasty legs at the beach, but otherwise it tends to get forgotten. Yet the danger is always there and the sun doesn’t actually need to be shining for us to be at risk of skin damage or cancer. It’s still only spring and the weather can’t be described as baking-hot just yet, but the sun’s UV rays are already more intense than we may realise, even on a cool, cloudy day. CHECK IT OUT! The advice from sunsmart.org.nz is to visit your doctor as soon as possible if you: • See or feel something new on your skin • See or feel something that’s…

I’ve been reminded a lot lately of nature over nurture. Mostly I am reminded of it when I stare at our children’s bedrooms. Despite our best efforts to “nurture” our five kids in an environment of “pick up after yourself”, the laws of the universe seem to be telling us this isn’t going to happen. It’s as though for every time you say the words “please pick up after yourself”, their little ears are only hearing “la la la”. One of our five seems genetically programmed to pick stuff up. The other four are happy to live in squalor. And yet all were raised the same way. When they were little, we tried star charts and incentive programmes – stickers on the fridge, pocket money and trips to the $2…

Doggy day spas, kitty cafés, liver treats and toys – Kiwis love their pets and go to great lengths to keep them happy. But horticulture consultant Angie Thomas encourages owners to look in their own backyard before spending hundreds to please their pets. “From dogs and cats to bunnies and birds, there’s a bunch of easy-to-grow plants and veges that will save you money and make your pets happy,” she says. With guidance from vet Nathan Harris, Angie delves into what plants are best for what pets and why. FOR RABBITS Have a little DIY fun with your kids and pop in a vege patch or make a herb garden that will have your rabbit hopping with joy. Their diets should consist mainly of hay and grass, but bunnies can…

Q&A BUSY TONIGHT, TUESDAY, 10.30PM, E! Move over, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and Stephen Colbert – there’s a woman on the late-night talk-show scene! Actress, producer and author Busy Philipps has added yet another string to her bow with her very own chat show. The I Feel Pretty star talks with Woman’s Day about feminism, being a mum and her love of New Zealand. What’s different about your chat show? We just wanted to create a really fun late-night talk show that was for everyone. We want it to be a little treat for you at the end of the night, something to unwind to with a glass of wine and a nice chat with your friend – me! Did you always dream of having your own show? No, but…

In Barbara Kingsolver’s Unsheltered (Allen & Unwin, rrp $36.99), Willa Knox has arrived at middle age with nothing but a stack of unpaid bills and an inherited brick house that is literally falling apart. She begins to investigate the history of the house, hoping that the local historical preservation society might take an interest and provide funding for the much-needed repairs. During her research, Willa discovers a kindred spirit in a resident of the home from the 1880s, Thatcher Greenwood, a passionate science teacher whose forward-thinking ideas are not welcome in his small New Jersey town.…

Lupita Nyong’o Keeping things regal in Oscar de la Renta works purr-fectly for the Black Panther beauty. Lana Del Rey The singer’s definitely got a case of “Summertime Sadness” in this vampy Gucci get-up. Courtney Love The grunge queen scrubs up quite well, but this Gucci design reminds us how hard it is to wear satin. Zoe .. Kravitz Opting for the understated glamour of Gabriela Hearst works well for the Fantastic Beasts stunner. Paris Jackson While this Gucci frock is a little off-brand for Paris, she brings it home with jewelled sneakers. Miranda Kerr Unfortunately for the new mum, this Gucci embellished dress feels far too old on the Australian model. Salma Hayek Not so much Desperado as full-on Dynasty drag, the Mexican star is quite the golden girl…

If you’re anything like me, you’ll love seeing stars walk the red carpet. There’s a part of me that thinks it’s terribly shallow and we should only worship celebrities for the amazing work they do – but I still go gaga seeing Hollywood A-listers dressed up to the nines as they sashay for the cameras. The red carpet has been synonymous with Hollywood glitz and glamour since the 1920s. Apparently, when late showman Sid Grauman opened the Egyptian Theatre for the first-ever movie premiere, he rolled out a red carpet – a big “ta-da!” for show business – and the rest is history. These days, the most famous red carpet has to be before the Academy Awards, but my favourite is the Met Gala, when the stars take all sorts…

No, it’s not just a newlywed glow! Gwyneth is also having hot flushes, with the actress revealing she’s experiencing the early stages of menopause. “I can feel hormonal shifts happening,” the star says in a new video celebrating 10 years of her lifestyle brand Goop. “The moods – you’re just, like, all of a sudden furious for no reason.” Gwyneth says she wants to rebrand menopause by talking more openly about it, explaining, “I remember when my mother went through menopause and it was such a big deal. There was grief around it for her and all these emotions. I don’t think we have in our society a great example of an aspirational menopausal woman.” We guess this is Gwyneth sticking her hand up!…

Let’s be honest – Halle Berry knows she has a killer physique. “I have managed to stay in great shape,” the Oscar winner confesses of her three decades in Hollywood. “Part of it is genetics,” she adds. “I was a gymnast growing up and that certainly has helped as I have always been very athletic.” But where DNA stops, her diet kicks in. Determined to reverse the type-2 diabetes she was diagnosed with at 23, Halle has for years religiously followed the newly popular ketogenic eating plan, which is extremely low in carbs but high in fat. “Being diabetic most of my life, I have always had to take food very seriously,” the Oscar-winning actress says, adding that she avoids sugar but eats plenty of avocado, coconut oil and butter.…

Locking lips with new love Steve Kazee during a romantic escape in Palm Springs, it seems life is looking up for Jenna Dewan after her split from Channing Tatum. But behind the scenes, things are apparently getting nasty as the exes finalise their divorce, with Jenna determined to take a cut of Channing’s $75 million fortune and the Hollywood hunk equally keen to not hand it over. The actress and dancer, 37, has asked for child support for their five-year-old daughter Everly, as well as spousal support, but Magic Mike star Channing, 38, has refused her request for the latter, despite the fact she’s legally entitled to it. “It’s simple – she wants more of his millions and he doesn’t want to give it,” claims a family insider. “They’re done…

When Troy Hall was electrocuted picking avocados at an orchard, he was burnt so badly, doctors thought he’d never walk or talk again – that’s if he even survived. While working on a cherry picker in Tauranga seven years ago, the 30-year-old passed through trees dripping with rainwater. Popping up between the branches, he noticed power lines just metres away. Moments later, an electrical arc shot through the right side of his head. The force, which burnt off his ear and caused him to black out, was followed by a second bolt through his chest. The dad-of-one suffered burns to nearly two-thirds of his body. “I’d moved from the Kapiti Coast to work with Dad picking avos, with a goal of starting my own business,” he recalls. “I’d planned to…

Sichuan Pork Belly SERVES 4 PREPARATION 10 MINUTES (PLUS MARINATING) COOKING 15 MINUTES 500g pork spare ribs, rind removed, cut into 1cm slices 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns, firmly crushed 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 spring onions, sliced 1 long red chilli, sliced, plus extra to serve 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 bunch choy sum, trimmed, chopped 1 teaspoon salt flakes 1/3 cup coriander leaves steamed rice to serve 1. In a ceramic bowl, combine pork, pepper, sesame oil and five-spice. Chill, covered, for 1 hour. 2. In a wok or large frying pan, heat 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil on high. Stir-fry half the pork for 3-4 minutes or until well browned. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with another 2 teaspoons…

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An ancient Chinese beauty tool, crystal and stone rollers have made a comeback and are now one of the most popular items on the market. WHAT IS IT? Face rollers are usually double-ended and fitted with long oval-shaped stones, most commonly jade or rose quartz. The larger side is for cheeks, forehead and chin, and the smaller stone is for the delicate under-eye area. They help reduce swelling, boost circulation and give your complexion an immediate glow. CELEB FANS Victoria Beckham uses one as a key part of her skincare routine to infuse her moisturising face mask, while Alicia Keys’ makeup artist sticks a jade roller in ice, then works it really well into the skin to bring it to life. WHEN SHOULD I USE IT? A roller can be…

Heading for a walk in the Canterbury hills last week, I found myself breathing a lot more heavily than usual and noticed my muscles were really starting to ache. I suddenly realised that given I’m into my third trimester of pregnancy, it’s probably time to slow down. Things are different with a baby on board and it was a great reminder that we should listen to our bodies. The same goes if you are coming back from an injury or even just starting out on your fitness journey. Our bodies change and we must adapt with them as we look to build our fitness. FIND A FRIEND Team up with someone who is a positive influence and whose company you enjoy, and set about your fitness journey together. Having someone…

Q Our neighbours are doing up their house, but the renovation is taking longer than expected and everyone is tired of it. The builder’s dog has wandered on to our property twice and soiled the lawn. I’m furious but don’t want to add to my neighbour’s stress levels. Shall I talk to them or take it up directly with the builder? • Tradie Wars, Tauranga A The builder. For goodness’ sake, it’s a dog poop or two. Don’t start with the neighbours – no-one will be more stressed out than them. It’s not a time to be poo-petty. Talk to the tradie, but don’t get all worked up about it – it’s dog poop, not an earthquake or a death. Chill, baby. Q I’ve recently started dating again and have…

MICKEY’S BIRTHDAY MARATHON, SUNDAY, 6AM-6PM, DISNEY JUNIOR MICKEY MOUSE HOUR, SUNDAY, 6PM, DISNEY JUNIOR START HERE! 1928 – PLANE CRAZY Mickey’s first appearance was a short film in which he takes Minnie on a romantic flight. 1933 – YE OLDEN DAYS Over the next few years, the illustration started to develop and it was around this time Mickey began wearing his signature white gloves. 1935 – THE BAND CONCERT Let there be colour! This was the year the magical mouse truly came to life, in a series of shorts that also introduced Donald Duck and Goofy. 1940 – FANTASIA Probably one of Mickey’s most iconic roles, this film was a critical success. However, it struggled to make a profit as it was released in the middle of World War II.…

RE-FRESH Now on TVNZ OnDemand  Rating: ★★★★ From the creators of hit local show Fresh, this new online series brings together their famous funnies with new and old skits celebrating the spirit of the Pacific. HOUSE OF DRAG Thursday on TVNZ OnDemand  Rating: ★★★★ Move over, Ru Paul’s Drag Race! This new Kiwi reality series sees nine characters compete in outrageous challenges in the hope of becoming the ultimate Drag Diva. THE TRUTH ABOUT THE HARRY QUEBERT AFFAIR Now on Lightbox  Rating: ★★★ Patrick Dempsey is back in the TV universe, this time playing a literary icon who suddenly finds himself indicted for murder. WESTSIDE Now on Netflix  Rating: ★★★ Not to be mistaken for the hit Kiwi drama of the same name, this show follows the deeply personal journeys…

Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 As Venus accelerates, some exciting plans could take shape. There might even be a money-making opportunity in the works, but research ideas carefully and rein in that extravagant streak. Enjoy some escapist entertainment this weekend or rekindle romance over a candlelit meal. Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 If things are getting on top of you, call in some help. Couples might benefit from a few lifestyle adjustments, while on the family front, timetables may need juggling. Activity levels are increasing at home, so before the flurry hits, try a late spring clean or freeze a stack of healthy meals. Capricorn DEC 23 - JAN 20 An opportunity may be moving closer, but is it what you want? If you are unsure, indulge in…

Meghan’s been desperately missing her mother Doria as she prepares to welcome her first child, but she won’t be pining much longer. Amid rumours the yoga instructor, 62, is planning to move to the UK, we hear the Queen has now invited her to spend Christmas at Sandringham with the royal family. “Meghan is extremely close with her mother and doesn’t have any family in the UK outside the royals,” an insider tells. “This is not only a sign of Doria being welcomed into the fold, but it also shows just how much the family has accepted Meghan.” It’s thought the news, however, has not gone down well with Prince William’s mother-in-law Carole Middleton, 63. She was finally invited to join the royals for their annual Christmas church service last…

As local music legend Lorde celebrated her 22nd birthday, she and her rumoured boyfriend Justin Warren also appeared to show off something rather special – a new fur-baby! The “Homemade Dynamite” singer seemed smitten with her dog, thought to be a golden retriever and border collie cross named Pearl, as they strolled through Auckland’s suburbs last week, with her four-legged friend lying obediently by Lorde’s feet as she met Justin for breakfast at a Westmere café. Since the couple returned from New York, we’re told the music exec and the two-time Grammy winner have been almost inseparable, and the pair were seen kissing at the end of their café date. However, despite their regular public displays of affection, Justin has insisted he and Lorde are just “good friends” and that…

Meet NELL IRENE RAINEE McDERMOTT Born: May 22, 2018 Weight: 3.29kg At the very reasonable hour of 10.32am on a Tuesday in May, beautiful baby girl Nell Irene Rainee McDermott was born via Caesarean at Auckland Hospital to the tune of John Legend’s “Penthouse Floor”. And although her parents, former Shortland Street actress Beth Allen and her husband Charlie McDermott, insist they didn’t plan for the funky jam to be playing, the laid-back song sure fits their cruisy wee gem. “They let you put on a playlist and it’s quite civilised,” tells actor and theatre producer Charlie, 35. “We walked in at 7.30am and had a baby at half past 10. It was like a well-oiled machine! She came out, I took one look at her and thought, ‘You’re going…

Jenna’s not the only one whose new romance is getting serious. Channing’s been spotted at yet another of his girlfriend Jessie J’s gigs – this time with his daughter Everly in tow! The smitten actor was seen singing along in the VIP section at the 30-year-old singer’s Hollywood concert, with his little girl on his lap. A source close to the star says, “Channing is Jessie’s biggest fan. He flies all over the US to attend her concerts. It’s an exciting time for both of them.”…

It’s little wonder soprano Isabella Moore is turning heads in the operatic world. Some influential divas have had their eye on her since she was a schoolgirl walking the hallways of one of New Zealand’s oldest Catholic girls’ colleges. “I went to school at St Mary’s College in Ponsonby,” tells the statuesque singer. “I saw the portraits of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and Dame Malvina Major hanging in the music block. I’d walk past them on my way to singing lessons and think, ‘I’m being watched over. I better sing well!’” A decade later, and after years of training locally and at international academies in Wales, Italy and the US, Isabella is poised to make her mark in performing arts, like that other illustrious line-up of former Auckland pupils. “I…

Billionaire’s Bacon This is for when you on some real player s**** and ain’t got time for that regular swine. I’ve heard this called Millionaire’s Bacon – some black pepper for that smoke, a little fire from some red pepper flakes and a heap of brown sugar like D’Angelo, and you’ve just fried up a pile of Uncle Snoopy’s Billionaire Bacon. Like my guy Justin Timberlake, as my other homie Sean Parker, said in that Zuckerberg flick The Social Network, “A million dollars isn’t cool. You know what’s cool? A billion dollars.” Now eat up and go get that! SERVES 4 PREPARATION & COOKING 35 MINUTES ½ cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon chilli flakes 8 slices thick-cut bacon 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Place…

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There’s something in the water. Nearly every conversation I had over the course of one recent week with a woman of my own vintage involved belly fat. In particular, having too much of it and not being able to get rid of it. Exhaustive contemplation of recent years brought us all to the same conclusion – it’s caused by rosé, even if you don’t drink much of it. That’s because we are pretty much all exercising and watching what we eat, most of which is healthy. I mean, have all the belly fat you want if you’re a couch potato who doesn’t give a toss – all power to your elbow. May it shovel crisps and beers down your gullet around the clock as you binge-watch Scandi-noir TV shows. But…

I stood at the counter of the computer fix-it store with my laptop in my Trelise Cooper recyclable grocery bag, feeling like Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City. My life was in this expensive, dead, silver block of IT. How was I going to survive, not to mention pay for its repair? My desire to be Carrie had come true, but in the least glamorous way possible. Two days earlier, I’d been lying in my bed looking at clothes on asos.com, when I moved my leg, turned away, and my laptop slipped and gently fell onto the floor. Nothing appeared broken or shattered, but suddenly my best non-living friend was really non-living. No amount of turning it off and on (a tech told me that fixes everything) or prayer…

For some, hearing the word “cleaning” is enough to send a shiver down their spines, yet others will light up at the thought of giving their home a good tidy. But there’s more to cleaning than how it makes you feel. In fact, our personality type can even affect the way we keep house. Therefore, as psychologist Amanda Gordon explains, “Reflecting on the way you clean might provide some insight into your personality.” There’s a different “cleaning diagnosis” for everyone, so read on to find out yours. 1 HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR CLEANING STYLE? A) I clean only in random 10-minute spurts B) Organised and thorough C) It’s a stress reliever D) A rare occurrence 2 HOW DO YOU FEEL WHILE YOU’RE SCRUBBING AWAY? A)…

THE BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES, SUNDAY, 8.30PM, PRIME … felt star-struck? Probably seeing Steve Coogan present Rose Matafeo with the Edinburgh Comedy Award. I can’t believe Steve got to meet the Rose Matafeo! … cried? Last night while watching a British reality show where they combine a preschool with a retirement home so elderly people get to hang out with kids all day. … got lost? In Ikea while desperately looking for the toilet. Ikea stores are the new Greek labyrinths, but instead of a minotaur in the middle, it’s yum meatballs. ... laughed? Last night reading The Idiot, by Elif Batuman. Very funny book. Please read. … got recognised in public? In Berlin. It turned out to be an old friend of the family, but I’m still counting her as a…

Girl power! Your issue this week was full of strong women (WD, Nov 5), but topping it all were the gorgeous photos and story about Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex’s time in the Pacific. I thought Meghan’s cotton frock with a thigh-high split and the topic of her speech at the University of the South Pacific were both reflective of how brave she is and how she is breaking new ground for all women. She’s using her position to advocate equality. • Leanne, Gisborne Topp tale What a delight it was to read your article about the Topp Twins (WD, Nov 5). The part that inspired me the most was the photo of their parents and the teachings they were given, such as the phrase, “You can dislike…