Innholdsfortegnelse for July 13, 2015 i Woman's Day

I have a niece and nephew who were born on the same day in the same year to two sisters of mine. One had a baby girl in the morning and the other a boy that night. I always found that pretty miraculous – until hearing about a Queensland family of 33-year-old triplets who have, in a completely unplanned but happy coincidence, all had babies at the same time. You’ll love their story and adorable pictures on p38. Actually, we’re full to the brim with miracles in this issue. We meet with the inspiring Sydney Lindt Cafe siege survivor Louisa Hope (p34), and an incredible cancer survivor who, after 17 gruelling rounds of chemo, produced a beautiful baby girl (p36). We’ve also found the secret dieting tips of French women,…

Ben and Jennifer put on a united front many times, stepping out with their children ahead of their divorce. But the tell-tale signs were all there, and the end of “Bennifer” has been imminent for quite some time. Although they waited to formally split until after their 10-year anniversary to ensure Jen got adequate spousal support – the couple reportedly did not sign a prenup – moving trucks were seen at the Affleck-Garner home in LA back on June 20. Ben was also spotted without his wedding ring and spent Jen’s birthday, April 17, alone in Canada. He was later seen gambling at a Sin City Casino until all hours on May 14. According to reports, Ben has been spending time at his own bachelor pad away from his family,…

Two years after sharing an intimate date in Sydney’s upmarket Paddington, Seal and The Voice season two star Lauren Dawes reunited in London. The pair were joined by fellow former Voice contestant Alex Gibson, who was also coached by Seal on the hit show. With Seal recently breaking off his fleeting romance with Lara Bingle’s best friend Hermione Underwood, the pair have the chance to explore the chemistry that was evident when they met on the show.…

What on earth do you wear when you’re having tea and scones with William and Kate? This was a very real question for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie last week, when they dropped in on the royal couple to discuss fighting the illegal wildlife trade over afternoon tea. According to an insider, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were “really excited” to meet the Jolie-Pitts, and waited outside Kensington Palace to greet them. Angelina was seen carrying a gift for baby Charlotte. It’s understood Prince George was in attendance, but Brad and Angelina opted to leave their six children behind. “Everyone got on splendidly,” says a source. “Brad and Angelina spent much longer with the Duke and Duchess than originally planned. They ended up staying for almost a few hours.”…

Selena & Ed Has Ed found a new muse in Selena? His songs about romance have melted hearts all over the world, and now fans are hoping Brit crooner Ed Sheeran has found his own dream girl. Recent photos of Selena Gomez, 22, and Ed, 24, spending time in Los Angeles together have prompted speculation there just might be romance brewing. The duo were at a nightclub in LA last week when the former Disney star’s ex boyfriend Justin Bieber walked in. A clubgoer says Selena freaked out and asked Ed to leave with her – so they picked up snacks from a 7-Eleven and headed back to her house. “Selena’s only ever seen Ed as a friend, but she’s warming up to the idea that…

ROAST PORK WITH VEGETABLES & SAGE GRAVY SERVES 4 + LEFTOVERS PREP 25 MINS COOK 1 HOUR 35 MINS PER SERVE 4445kJ 2kg boneless pork leg, scored2 tbsp canola oil1½ tbsp fine salt1 cup water1kg sebago potatoes, peeled,halved if large3 onions, halved2 carrots, halved lengthways1 garlic bulb¼ cup olive oil1.75kg pumpkin, seeded, chunks¼ cup plain flour2 cups chicken stock1 tbsp chopped sage leaves3 cups frozen peas, blanched(reserve 1 cup for fried rice) 1 Preheat oven to very hot, 220°C. Place a roasting rack in a baking dish. 2 Place pork on rack. Rub skin with oil and salt. Add water to base of dish. Roast 20 minutes. 3 Meanwhile, in a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook potatoes 10 minutes. Drain, return to pan. Cook on low 1 minute, shaking,…

Play with colour Avoid overusing the colour pop, blue, as it can take away from the natural feel. It will work nicely as an addition to bland spaces, to lift them without dominating the space. Also, facing everything in the room towards the window means you can draw inspiration from the greenery outdoors when adding more colour indoors. Deep blue tones are perfectly highlighted here by splashes of earthy greens and teals. Add tons of texture Create interest, while keeping the room looking effortless, by using different coloured and textured sofas and chairs. Lots of cushions is a must – you don’t need to buy sets, just options that work together but don’t match. Mixing leather and fur will create a wow factor, but getting the right mix is vital,…

Five tips for a FLATTER TUMMY by Friday! DO snack on papaya. Enzymes in the tropical fruit help digest proteins, making you less likely to have trouble zipping up your jeans after lunch. DON’T forget to move. Doing as little as 10 minutes of cardio can relieve bloating, so take yourself off for a walk when your stomach starts to swell. DO sip some ginger tea. A brew made from a piece of ginger steeped in hot water can speed up digestion, so you’ll feel less sluggish. DON’T eat too much salt. Salty foods are the worst offenders for causing puffiness around the waist. DO massage your tummy with body oil. Start at the left hip, then sweep to the right hip and up to the…

While it’s still only early days for pop diva Mariah Carey and billionaire James Packer, I’ve had a sudden psychic vision that the special connection they share is about to get a whole lot more serious! Watch this space, because the moment Mariah is officially divorced from Nick Cannon, there will be serious talk on the table about wedding bells. Although they’ve both been married twice previously, I keep hearing “third time lucky”. In numerology Mariah is a number 2-life path and James is a number 4-life path. These two numbers are a natural match – so if they do decide to go the distance you can bet your bottom dollar it will be smooth sailing ahead.…

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AFL heroes What a wonderful story about physically handicapped children succeeding on the footy field (Look Mum, I Can Play Footy, issue 28). Congratulations to the people who make this possible – the parents, the umpires, the coaches. How great it is for these kids to be able to experience this! Let’s hope this will become a worldwide activity for these special children. Carol Bourne, Kincumber, NSW Healing hearts Tears flowed as I read the O’Shea’s tragic story (The Baby Healing Our Hearts, issue 27). The pain of losing three beautiful children is unimaginable. But new life, their precious baby girl Caoimhe, and their little boy Torben, helped free them from their paralysing grief. Maria and Brian are a lovely couple and their commitment to voluntary work is inspiring. I…

Wheeling his way on stage for a performance in Geelong, Victoria, opera singer Tim McCallum had a traffic-stopping moment. “Mel was sitting in the front row – she had a big, beautiful smile and I couldn’t keep my eyes off her,” says Tim, who was paralysed from the neck down after diving into a sandbar aged 18. He thought the chances of Mel being interested were slim, but that didn’t stop him. “I knew I had to get to know this lady, so I just went for it.” Not only did Mel agree to a date, she said yes a year later when Tim pulled off an elaborate proposal at the movies. He arranged for a short film of their special moments together to play on the screen, backed by…

4/10 REESE WITHERSPOON Even Reese seems a bit befuddled as to why she’s wearing this one-armed Saint Laurent clunker. The bubbly blonde looks boxed in and bulky beneath this strangely stiff and unforgiving lace lousiness. Thank goodness her mane never looked lovelier! 9/10 ELIZABETH BANKS Barely there red ribbon sandals? Brilliant! Deliriously dainty, Lizzie’s towering stilettos are the delicious icing on this festive scarlet confection. Tantalisingly tarty with peekaboo cut-outs and daring decolletage, this Osman halter is provocatively pitch perfect too! 7/10 DIANE KRUGER The glorious glamazon is every bit the seductive she-devil in this rapturously radiant strapless number by Prabal Gurung. Shimmering with Swarovski crystals and glass sequins, the Deutschland damsel sizzles in the dress department, but might want to rethink the limp locks. Just saying! 6/10 KELLY RUTHERFORD…

Gracing the red carpet for the first time in a year, Sandra Bullock seemed happier than ever to be promoting her new movie Minions last week. Her latest film has captured the hearts of kids around the world – but for Sandra, there’s only one opinion that truly matters. As a single mum, the 50-year-old lives to make her adopted five-year-old son Louis as content as can be. “Nothing makes me happier than hearing that boy laugh,” says Sandra. “I wanted to make something my son could see and watch and enjoy.” While Louis giggles watching the animated movie, he won’t understand just how important making it was to his mum. “He doesn’t know what I do and he doesn’t know it’s me,” says Sandra, who has good reason for…

STICKY CARAMEL WALNUT SCROLLS SERVES 8 PREP 20 MINS + PROVING COOK 40 MINS PER SERVE 2481kJ COST 3 cups bread flour1 tbsp dried yeast2 tsp caster sugar1 tsp salt1 cup milk90g butter, melted, plus100g butter, softened1 cup walnuts, finely chopped½ cup brown sugar1 tsp ground cinnamon1 egg, beaten CARAMEL DRIZZLE ICING ½ cup brown sugar60g butter2 tbsp milk1 cup pure icing sugar, sifted 1 In a bowl, using electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add milk and butter. Knead on low 8-10 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. 2 Transfer to a lightly greased bowl and set aside, covered, 45 minutes until doubled in size. 3 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Grease a 20cm springform pan. 4 In a bowl, combine…

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1 French women don’t deny themselves Croissants, cheese, chocolate, champagne – nothing’s off-limits if eaten in smaller portions. “It’s OK to have a glass of wine, good bread or a few bites of dessert,” says Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Don’t Get Fat. “You can eat a little bit of everything in moderation.” 2 They walk everywhere As a rule French women prefer incidental exercise over sweating it out at the gym, so they leave the car at home whenever possible. And not only do they start the day by strolling to the bus or train station before work, they often take a walk in the park at lunchtime as well. 3 They eat for variety You don’t see French women eating the same boring sandwich at their desk…

Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 Drama is gravitating towards you. Hearts may be poured out or secrets revealed, but slow down – someone could have a hidden agenda. On the upside, sensual undercurrents will be flowing thick and fast. Singles might find themselves swept off their feet. Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 Who wants to be sensible all of the time? Leave non-essential tasks for another week and indulge your senses instead: films, good food, music and massages are therapy for the soul. You may be in demand, but make “quality, not quantity” your mantra. Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 Socially, your world is expanding. Mercury might even draw a new friend or mentor into your orbit, so if you’ve been thinking about joining…

Baby makes three! Fatherhood really suits Blair! The former Winners & Losers star, 34, couldn’t resist showering his three-month-old “little cherub” Leni, and wife Kristi, with kisses while enjoying a stroll around LA. “My new life-long obsession,” he says. Grin and bare it! Believe it or not, stars aren’t born with million-dollar smiles. While these days they front major campaigns and flash their pearly whites on the red carpet for all the world to see, celebrities such as Celine and our own Cate haven’t always loved saying “Cheese!” In fact, before they were famous, some of these smiles inspired more cringes than swoons… Girls’ day out First-time mum Kate, 36, is lapping up her new role. The former Home and Away star and daughter Mae, 10 months, were spotted enjoying…

Speculation about trouble in their marriage had already been running rife when Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announced their decision to divorce last week. “Bennifer , once known as America’s golden couple, came together one last time to confirm what many already believed to be true – and it signalled the end of an era. The formal announcement came on June 30, just a day after their 10th wedding anniversary. But the real bombshell came later, when it emerged that Ben had already been eyeing off a new relationship. He’s developed strong feelings for Aussie beauty Margot Robbie, his co-star in the latest superhero film. An insider close to Ben says he’s long admired Hollywood’s new golden girl from afar. New leading lady “Ben has had the hots for Margot…

It’s the dramatic moment Australia’s sweetheart lost her cool and stormed off the set of The Voice as simmering tensions with Jessie J exploded. “I couldn’t believe it was happening,” admits one fan, who witnessed the shock meltdown in the studio. “Delta completely lost it. Everyone was really shocked!” More than 200 fans and production staff were left gobsmacked at the Blind Auditions when an enraged Delta ripped her mic off and stormed out – and the out-of-character outburst is all due to feisty new coach Jessie J, 27. Tension has been building between the sassy British pop star and Delta for the past two weeks, with feisty Jessie stealing the limelight by constantly contradicting the Aussie songstress’ opinions, leaving Delta, 30, feeling undermined and unheard. The frosty dynamic between…

As Caitlyn Jenner embraces her newfound womanhood, fans can’t help but notice the 65-year-old seems to be taking style cues from her stepdaughter Kim Kardashian. “I couldn’t have a better stylist than you, that’s for sure girl,” Caitlyn says on TV special Keeping Up with the Kardashians: About Bruce. The reality star formerly known as Bruce Jenner stepped out last week in a leopard print dress that was almost a carbon copy of an outfit worn by Kim – and it wasn’t the first time. In the doco about her gender transition, Caitlyn admits she borrowed clothes from Kim’s wardrobe. “You copy my outfits?” Kim asks. “No,” Bruce replies. “I stole your outfit!” During the show, Kim reveals she saw Bruce in a dress 12 years ago, but ran away…

Sofia Vergara has plenty to be excited about. Ever since the Modern Family actress started dating Magic Mike XXL hunk Joe Manganiello last year, her life has been filled with cute dates and fun preparations for their future together. The happy couple are set to say “I do” later this year and while they’re still working out the finer details for their big day, rumour has it the pair are planning a “destination wedding . And Sofia admits the guest list won’t be taking a cut. “I sat down and tried to figure out whether we could do a smaller wedding but it was impossible,” says Sofia. “It’s going to be big!” The Colombian stunner – who’s already a mum to son Manolo, 22, who she had when she was…

Jennifer Lawrence has always been outspoken about the pressure on Hollywood actresses to stay super-slim. “What are you going to do? Be hungry every single day to make other people happy? That’s just dumb,” says the down-to-earth Academy Award winner. But when she stepped out in New York last week looking more svelte than usual, onlookers couldn’t help but speculate whether the Hunger Games actress has finally caved to the pressure to slim down. Her own boss Wearing a white dress that accentuated her tiny waist, the 24-year-old Mockingjay star joined fellow cast members of the final instalment to attend a Hunger Games exhibition at Discovery Times Square. Her leaner frame sparked speculation she might be on a serious health kick following her breakup with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin –…

Louisa Hope doesn’t mind if you stop her in the street to ask her about her terrifying ordeal in the Lindt Cafe. Even though it’s just over six months later, she doesn’t shy away from reliving the nightmare with anyone inquisitive enough to ask. “I feel it’s my responsibility,” says Louisa, 52, who was shot in the left foot during the fatal final exchange between the police and gunman Man Haron Monis. “I just happened to be one of the women in the cafe. If I’d been on the outside, I would’ve wanted to know, too. I feel this sense of responsibility to talk about it, because we all care about each other. I mean it when I say this experience happened to us all.” That’s typical of Louisa: always…

Cook up a curry! Why get takeaway? This week, we have recipes for eight yummy curries, plus accompaniments. There’s also a budget roast dinner that stretches to four family meals! Plus, it’s time to try our caramel desserts – walnut scrolls, anyone? I hope you enjoy them all! VIETNAMESE BEEF CURRY SERVES 4-6 PREP 20 MINS COOK 1 HOUR 10 MINS PER SERVE 2580kJ COST 2 tbsp vegetable oil 750g beef chuck steak,trimmed, cubed1 large onion, sliced4 cloves garlic, crushed2 long red chillies2cm piece ginger, peeled,grated2½ tbsp curry powder2 tsp caster sugar2 tsp turmeric2 carrots, sliced400ml coconut milk400g diced tomatoes1 cup water1 tbsp fish saucemint leaves, rice noodles,lime wedges, to serve 1 In a large saucepan, heat oil on high. Cook beef in 3 batches 5-6 minutes each, until browned.…

CHEESE-STUFFED HAWAIIAN PIZZA SERVES 4 PREP 30 MINS + PROVING COOK 15 MINS COST 1 cup warm water 7g sachet dried yeast 1 tsp caster sugar 2½ cups plain flour 1 tsp salt 160g packet cheese stringers ¼ cup pizza sauce 2 cups grated pizza cheese 250g shaved ham 300g pineapple, thinly sliced 1 In a small jug, combine water, yeast and sugar. Set aside in a warm place 10 minutes until mixture is frothy. 2 Sift flour and salt together into a large bowl. Make a well and stir in yeast mixture to form a soft, sticky dough. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. 3 Place dough in an oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Leave to rise in a warm place…

# TRENDING Metallic eyeliner Forget boring black – let those lids shine bright with a dose of heavy metal! Just follow these golden rules… 1 Pick a hue that suits your colour. Blue eyes? Go for bronze. If you’re brown-eyed, opt for earthy browns, while green girls should try amethyst tones. TRY Revlon PhotoReady Eye Art in Topaz Twinkle $8.99 2 Line the waterline only. This is the area between the base of your lashes and the inside of your eye socket. 3 Fix any mishaps or messy smudges with a cotton bud dipped in eye makeup remover. TRY Garnier Skin Naturals Micellar Cleansing Water $11.95 BTW Don’t let mousse turn your fine but curly hair crunchy! Mix it together with a drop of hair oil, and apply…

MEAT OR CHICKEN (COOKED) 85g-115g, or size of a deck of cards FISH (COOKED) 85g-115g, or size of a computer mouse SALAD GREENS 1 cup, or size of hands cupped together POTATO 85g, or size of a bar of soap BREAD 1 small slice, or size of a smartphone CHEESE 42g, or size of a large eraser CHOCOLATE 28g, or size of a pack of dental floss DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS 28g, or size of an egg ICE CREAM ½ cup, or size of a small mandarin OIL,MAYONNAISE,BUTTER 1 tsp, or size of the tip of your thumb…

Q My grandmother passed away five years ago. I dream about her a lot but recently she’s appeared almost nightly. What does this mean? Curious dreamer Dreams are the number one way our loved ones in the spirit world visit us. The reason your beautiful grandmother has been visiting you on a nightly basis lately is simply because you have a great deal going on in your life right now. You have nothing to be worried about. She’s just trying to remind you that she’s always there for you, watching over you and sending you her unconditional love. QI have three children and would like to know how the year will go for us. Will I be able to go out more? Worried Sagittarius Please don’t worry about…

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