Innholdsfortegnelse for 19 December 2016 i Woman's Day

Seeing as I’m writing this as I wait at the osteo for treatment for stress-related, jaw-clenching pain, I’m reflecting on the irony of all the festive advice and ideas we’ve created to ensure you have a stress-free Christmas! Our motto has been budget-friendly, easy, and above all joyful – and we’re determined to deliver, from cute edible gifts little chefs can make in minutes (p56) to a Christmas feast including lobster, prawns and turkey for just $18 a head (p44). And thanks to our photoshoot coordinator Natassia, while unsuccessful in getting me in a Santa hat (hey, I managed some baubles!), we hope to bring you much joy this week too. From our favourite stars Bert and Patti, who took no convincing to become Mr and Mrs Claus for us…

‘She’s known among her friends as a heartbreaker’ Royal watchers were shocked – and some outraged – when it was revealed Prince Harry’s new love has been married. Meghan wed her long-term partner Trevor Engelson, 40, in 2011, but the pair parted ways just two years later. Now a friend of the actress has revealed it was Meghan who called time on her marriage with the US film producer and talent manager. Crumbling ties “Meghan landed her role in Suits just a few months before they married, and despite being together for six years before getting hitched, things started to fall apart not long after the wedding,” the friend tells Woman’s Day exclusively. “They really battled with long distances. Trevor was based in LA while Meghan was in Toronto, a…

‘You can be anything you want to be in your life’ She’s known for her acting success, her beautiful looks and bikini body, but rewind to her teenage years and the Pretty Little Liars star, Aussie Tammin Sursok, wasn’t so confident. The former Home and Away star has opened up about her body issues, revealing she weighed 95kg at age 14 and felt worthless because of her weight. She even penned an open letter to her 13-year-old self. “I remember the lack of self-love and the lack of compassion I had for myself,” Tammin, 33, explained as she took to Instagram to share a selection of images of her younger, overweight self. ‘Enough was enough’ “It’s important to speak about this around the holidays, when all we’re seeing is everyone’s…

How to master FALSE LASHES What better way to get in the party mood than with a set of eye-popping falsies! Jade Nicholson, founder of Lash Artistry by Jade, shares her DIY tips Lashes open your eyes and make you appear younger. Drawing attention away from lines around your eyes, lifting the eyes up and making them pop means they’re more than just a statement look. Here’s how to get started… 1 PICK A PAIR If you’re a false lash rookie, go for strips over individual bunches – they’re easier to apply. 2 TRIM AND SHAPE Measure the lashes against your eyes and trim if need be – don’t let them hang over the outer corner of your eyes as this drags your eyes down. For easier application, try cutting…

1 HOBART, TAS Tassies are proud of their local produce – and with good reason. At Taste of Tasmania, from December 28 to January 3, you can sample everything from wallaby tacos to cheesecake on a stick! thetasteoftasmania.com.au 2 CENTRAL TILBA, NSW This country town is packed with great eating opportunities, from the dairy to the old-fashioned lolly shop and local winery. Paul West’s River Cottage Australia is also filmed here. tilba.com.au 3 BAROSSA VALLEY, SA Not just famous for wine, this region’s artisan food producers and restaurants are earning it a reputation as a foodie hotspot too. Maggie Beer’s farm shop is located here after all! barossa.com/food…

AMANDA SAYS Winston tells me he is about eight years old and that he lives with four other dogs. He loves all the other dogs and they love him. He tells me he was attacked out of nowhere when he was attending puppy school and this has caused him anxiety all his life. Winston is not good with other dogs he doesn’t know and he realises this is the reason why he doesn’t go out much. Trish understands this will cause him to become anxious. Winston comes across as a bit of a scallywag – he said he is a little naughty at times and doesn’t always do as he is told. He is quite pushy during the reading and tells me that he is the king and number one.…

Delvene Delaney barely had time to introduce herself at the AACTAs last Wednesday night before the room erupted in applause, as our most famous actors jumped to their feet in joy at seeing her famous face. Still stunningly beautiful at 65, Delvene and her legendary husband, John “Strop” Cornell, 75, surprised Australia with a rare public appearance, after they deliberately dropped out of the limelight 30 years ago to play out their love story in private. Magical reunion “The only reason we’re here is to honour Paul,” explains Delvene, who says she and John made a decision to retire and “love their life the way it is,” feeling no need to remain in the spotlight after quitting TV. Her devotion to John has never wavered since the glamorous couple tied…

‘It’s not unusual to decorate for Christmas – but Patti starts from November 1!’ It’s been a huge year for Bert and Patti Newton. Not only have they welcomed their fourth grandchild – daughter Lauren’s gorgeous son Monty, born in February – they’re also thrilled their son Matthew is now happy and settled in New York. And if that wasn’t cause for joy enough, the iconic couple also celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary last month. “That’s certainly a lot of Christmases spent together,” Patti laughs. “Our [celebrations] have changed over recent years,” Bert adds. “It used to be very much our family, obviously, with our son and daughter, and Patti’s mum and my mum. “But since the passing of our mums, we’ve had a different sort of Christmas – but…

‘I want to host a royal ball so other sick kids can come’ Lauren Channon straightens her tiara and smooths her sparkling gown before she glides into her “royal ball”. Her eyes light up as she takes in the balloons, disco balls, streamers, party snacks and cupcakes – and, of course, her beloved family and friends, who are there to help her celebrate her ninth birthday. The room is so elaborately decorated you’d never guess it’s at Sydney Children’s Hospital, where Lauren has spent most of the past two years. Born missing a section of her oesophagus and with serious digestive complications, Lauren has undergone 118 surgeries. But today she gets to forget all that and be a princess. Another world When the Starlight Foundation – a charity that brightens…

01 Always swim between the flags. The red and yellow flags indicate a patrolled beach, usually where the rip current is weakest, and also provides a zone that surfers aren’t allowed to enter, making it safer for swimmers. 02 Teach children to swim at an early age. One of the greatest advantages to being enrolled in a nippers programme is that it teaches the young how to handle surf conditions – a crucial skill for Aussie kids! 03 Listen to lifesavers’ warnings and always obey them. Our trained and watchful volunteers on the beach can see hazards you can’t – so in a potentially dangerous environment their word is law! 04 Watch your children at all times. Despite their vigilant presence, the volunteer lifesavers that patrol Australia’s beaches are not…

Get smooth, supple skin If you’re not dry-body brushing already, start now: Gwyneth Paltrow swears by it! Spend a few minutes before showering sweeping a brush like Manicare Dry Body Brush $15.95 over your body. Use long, circular, upward strokes starting from your feet and working towards your heart to stimulate and increase circulation for smoother, more toned skin. De-fuzz fast For a smooth shave, use a multiple-blade moisturising shaver such as Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment $12.69. If you’ve time to kill, switch to a depilatory such as Marzena Sensitive Hair Removal Lotion $8.99 to dissolve hair – it’ll reduce regrowth, too. Tone & tighten You can’t get rid of cellulite or stretch marks but an anti-cellulite scrub can improve how they look – Guinot Gommage Peau D’Orange $56 turns…

Time to entertain ! We’ve given you an outdoor feast to prepare, now follow our three handy tips to ace your outdoor table setting TURN TO THE TRENDS Add some quirk with fun accessories – from pineapples and cactus salt and pepper shakers to crockery with cute sayings, it’ll help take the heat off a table put together at the last minute. PICK YOUR PALETTE Whatever theme you go for, start with the basics. Once crockery, cutlery and glassware are sorted, choose placemats and napery in similar tones and textures. We like linen and jute and ocean and sky blue shades. IMPROVISE If you don’t have time to buy decor, use what’s handy – think citrus fruits, nuts, cinnamon from the spice drawer or garden foliage. Put them in bowls…

Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 Spending up a storm? Slow down and get creative. Whether making tasty treats or handmade gifts, get the kids involved. Friday’s sentimental stars might work like an honesty potion but connections will grow as feelings are revealed. Sunday should bring good news or a gorgeous gift. Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 Not feeling social? Don’t worry, by mid next week you’ll be the life of the party! Instead, indulge that sentimental streak by opening some old boxes – you might find something valuable or reconnect with a childhood friend. If you’re still researching holiday options, lock in details before next Monday. Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Your conjuring abilities look impressive. Not only are you meeting some fascinating people, an end-of-year bonus…

Culture Club frontman Boy George is the third star to join The Voice Australia’s coach panel alongside Seal and Delta Goodrem! “I’m super-excited to be doing The Voice in Australia, because I know they can take a bit of banter and I won’t be holding back,” he says. “The UK season was a warm-up and I’m ready to sprinkle some pop-tastic glitter dust all over the show.” The British singer is no stranger to the hit talent show, starring alongside Will.i.am, Paloma Faith and Ricky Wilson in season five in the UK version. Meanwhile, with the Madden Brothers, Ricky Martin and Jessie J all turning down offers to return to Oz, producers are said to be scrambling to secure the fourth coach, with Miley Cyrus and Keith Urban tipped as…

‘Amal wants to put down roots in England, but George likes LA’ Two years after the pair said “I do” in a fairytale three-day wedding extravaganza, George and Amal Clooney’s marriage is reportedly hanging by a thread, and friends say the couple look ready to announce their split. “They have always been an unlikely pair – they move in completely different worlds,” one friend admits. “While they love each other, they might be realising that they want different things out of life.” Refusing to budge Insiders say the couple now live virtually separate lives. But while there are countless differences between George, 55, and the 38-year-old human rights barrister, friends claim it’s George’s refusal to have children that has tipped Amal over the edge. For years George has publicly declared…

TURKEY WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO STUFFING SERVES 12 PREP 20 MINS COOK 2½ HOURS •  ¼ cup olive oil• 2 onions, thinly sliced• 5 garlic cloves, crushed• 2 zucchini, grated• 180g tub semi-dried tomatoes, drained• 1 long red chilli, seeded, chopped• 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs• 90g packet croutons• ½ cup pistachios•  cup coarsely chopped parsley leaves• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice• 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest• 3kg turkey buffe, boned (see tip)• salad of rocket and chargrilled peach wedges, to serve 1 Preheat a hooded barbecue to moderate, 180°C. Line a roasting dish with baking paper. 2 In a frying pan, heat half oil on medium. Saute onion and garlic 4-5 minutes. Add zucchini, tomatoes and chilli. Cook, stirring, 4-5 minutes. 3 Transfer mixture to a bowl. Add breadcrumbs, croutons, pistachios, parsley, juice and zest. Season. 4 Open out turkey buffe on…

Who said festive tipples should only come in a glass? Stave off the summer heat with these frozen treats Strawberry & basil fizz pops In a food processor, pulse 250g hulled strawberries, ¾ cup sugar syrup and 4 basil leaves. Transfer to a jug. Stir in 1 cup soda water and 250g strawberries, hulled and sliced. Pour into 12 iceblock moulds, insert paddle-pop sticks and freeze until firm. Layered mango & coconut pops In a food processor, puree flesh of 2 mangoes, ½ cup sugar syrup, ¼ cup white rum and ¼ cup water until smooth. Transfer to a large jug. In another jug, combine 270ml coconut milk, ½ cup coconut liqueur and ½ cup sugar syrup. Divide half mango mixture between 12 iceblock moulds. Freeze one hour. Divide half…

Horizontal stripes BEST FOR Slim figures and hourglass silhouettes. WHY? It’s the age old rule: vertical stripes make you look slimmer, while horizontal stripes add curves and width. They’re good for widening your shoulders and emphasising your waist. HOW TO WEAR IT Create the illusion of more volume by choosing thicker stripes. If you’re curvy but love a stripe, all is not lost! Just choose thinner stripes, as they’ll have more of a narrowing effect. One-shoulder BEST FOR Broad-shouldered and hourglass figures. WHY? Asymmetrical necklines draw the eye up, rather than across, so they’re perfect if you want to make your shoulders look narrower or your body a bit longer. HOW TO WEAR IT To look slimmer, choose an-all over tonal print. Patterns disguise lumps and bumps, so they’ll draw…

Q Please help me with my mum’s passing. Why did she seem so scared? I told her it was OK to go, but I didn’t realise the pain that would follow. I feel as if no one understands my loss and I constantly cry. Is my mum OK? Sad Daughter Your beautiful mum comes through with so much love. She knows that you still have her ring and wants you to put it on your finger. Your mum is saying “thank you” for letting her go home with the angels – she is happy and at peace upstairs. Please don’t be so hard on yourself – your mum says you did more for her than you realise. She tells me she wasn’t scared, but she was worried about leaving…

With just days until Christmas, host David Campbell is gearing up for Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight. “There’s something truly magical about Christmas Eve and Christmas, and I love that Carols brings families together,” says the Today Extra star, who will host the annual singalong with Today’s Lisa Wilkinson. Of this year’s line-up of performers, which includes Anthony Callea, Tim Campbell, Lucy Durack and Marina Prior, David says it will be bigger and better than ever. “There’ll be a whole bunch of new people along with some old favourites, so it’ll be a lot of fun with something for everyone.” With three kids, David says Christmas Day in the Campbell household is go, go, go! “It’s progressively more and more hectic,” says the 43-year-old. “But there’s something beautiful about watching…

TASTY NEW LOOK We’ve updated our packaging with a tasty new look. Across our delicious range of snacks you’ll find convenient and delicious options to suit any occasion, with the bonus that the Smartpoints® are already calculated. Find us at your favourite supermarket. HEALTHY HELGA’S WRAPS Helga’s Traditional White Wraps are delicious, plus they contain no artificial preservatives. So whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, it’s time to get rolling with a healthy Helga’s wrap. BE SUN SENSIBLE NEW SunSense Sensitive Invisible SPF 50+ is a scientifically formulated, lightweight sunscreen for sensitive skin that contains moisturising vitamin B3. Made in Australia by Ego Pharmaceuticals, it comes in a handy 75g and 200g tube, ideal for the whole family. Look for it in all leading pharmacies. RRP Sensitive Invisible SPF 50+…