Innholdsfortegnelse for 26 December 2016 i Woman's Day

‘It’s made everything else so insignificant’ Michael Buble has lived every parent’s worst nightmare since his eldest son Noah was diagnosed with liver cancer on November 1. But, in what can only be described as a true Christmas gift, the adorable three-year-old has been released from hospital over the festive season to be with his loving parents and his gorgeous 11-month-old brother Elias. Together with his wife Luisana, 41-year-old Michael will treasure every minute he gets to spend with his little boy, who is at the perfect age to enjoy all the excitement that Christmas brings. And Santa is sure to have a few extra surprises for the brave toddler, after he recently completed his first round of chemotherapy. Noah will return to hospital after the holidays, where doctors are…

Prince Harry is pulling out all the stops to prove his love for his girlfriend Meghan Markle, after the Suits star has confessed she’s having serious doubts about joining the royal family. As reality sets in for the 35-year-old, who is quickly realising her life will never be the same once she becomes a full-time princess, the handsome royal is doing all he can to show the love of his life he’s worth every sacrifice she’ll soon need to make. It’s why Harry, 32, dashed to Meghan’s hometown of Toronto, to be with the stunning television star in-between completing his royal duties. He conducted the stealth mission with the help of his security team, turning up on the doorstep of Meghan’s modest apartment totally unannounced, and ready to profess his…

Britney Spears & Kevin Federline REPRESENTING: BRITNEY After Britney’s breakdown in 2007, she lost custody of her two boys, but was later named full-time carer of her sons when she split from their dad Kevin. Brit, 35, has Laura to thank. Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher REPRESENTING: ASHTON He’s one of the wealthiest men in Hollywood, and Ashton, 38, was quick to turn to Laura to protect his fortune when he split from his wife of eight years, 53-year-old Demi Moore, in 2013. Maria Shriver & Arnold Schwarzenegger REPRESENTING: MARIA Laura was ready when news of 61-year-old Maria’s split from her now estranged husband and father of her four children, 69-year-old Arnie, went public in 2011. Amber Heard & Johnny Depp REPRESENTING: JOHNNY 2016 has been a big year for…

‘I’m driving a car, travelling overseas... I was so happy when I got my job’ Wandering across the rocks at Sydney’s Avalon beach, Lauren Huxley and her mum Christine chat and laugh as they enjoy the sunshine. Looking at Lauren, with her long blonde hair and effervescent smile, it’s hard to imagine that 11 years ago she was left for dead in a random attack so brutal it united Australia in outrage. It was mid-afternoon on November 9, 2005, when 18-year-old Lauren walked into her family home in Northmead, Sydney, after finishing her TAFE classes for the day. She was home alone and defenceless when Robert Farmer – a man she’d never met – entered the property through the back door and attacked her. A vicious attack Lauren was savagely…

Pick up a pear To nix a hangover really quickly, swerve that greasy slice of pizza and snack on a Nashi pear. These sweet super-fruits contain an enzyme which researchers say helps to metabolise alcohol, therefore reducing the effects of a hangover. Win-win! Try an antacid Bubbly, sugary cocktails disguise the fact that alcohol is incredibly acidic and can lead to painful heartburn the next day. While you think you should be mainlining painkillers, the pill you should really be popping when you wake up is an antacid. The sodium bicarbonate will neutralise any stomach acid and ease body aches. Nibble on chocolate Yes, you read correctly, this treat can help kick your hangover to the curb – but only the dark stuff. Dark choccie not only replenishes your body’s…

SMOKED SALMON & DILL QUICHE SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 50 MINS COST • 1½ sheets shortcrust pastry • 6 eggs • ½ bunch fresh dill, chopped • ¼ cup thickened cream • 1 lemon, finely grated zest, 1 tbsp juice • 150g hot-smoked salmon, flaked • 1 cup sliced leftover brussels sprouts (150g) • 50g cream cheese, softened • mixed salad, crusty bread, to serve 1 Preheat oven to hot, 200°C. Lightly grease a 23cm loose-based flan pan or pie dish. 2 Line pan with pastry, trimming to fit. Place on oven tray and prick pastry lightly with a fork. Bake blind 15 minutes. Remove filling and bake a further 5 minutes until pastry is golden. 3 In a large jug, whisk eggs, dill, cream, zest and juice…

YOU’LL NEED • Foam florist’s ring in size of your choice • Plastic wrap • Toothpicks • A few punnets of berries of your choice • Two large fresh flowers • Ribbon and small flowers (optional) ASSEMBLY 1 Soak the foam florist’s ring in cold water for a few minutes. 2 Cover the whole ring with plastic wrap. 3 Use toothpicks to stick the strawberries, raspberries and blueberries onto the ring. 4 Add two large flowers (we used anemones) to finish, and small flowers if liked. Tie a ribbon around the top if you want to hang it on the wall, or simply use as a table centrepiece. ENJOY WITH CHOCOLATE DIPPING SAUCE! Place small bowls of chocolate dipping sauce next to the wreath, for guests to enjoy at the…

The Body Shop Honey Bronze Shimmering Dry Oil $32.95 Don’t be scared of shimmer! For a soft tan for a night out, apply all over your body. Designer Brands Kohl Eye Pencil in Metallic Bronze $5.99 Glide along upper lash line for a sexy take on the smoky eye. Marc Jacobs Beauty Lust for Lacquer Lip Vinyl in Magic $42 A high shine, iridescent gloss that’s sheer enough to wear under your favourite nude lippie or on its own for a touch of soft shimmer. St Tropez Self Tan Luxe Dry Oil $49.95 is perfect for dehydrated or mature skin. The dry oil hydrates while giving a subtle glow, and is formulated with lemongrass, neroli and grapefruit essential oils so it smells like a tropical holiday rather than fake tan.…

Making an entrance! Kaley showed her flair for fashion at the Critics’ Choice Awards, but the gong for most entertaining guests goes to Felicity and her husband William, who giggled their way down the blue carpet. And let’s not forget that Ryan sandwich – delicious! Mini-me? Carrying his pet pooch Betty Bear while running errands in London, rocker Robbie looked more like Dr Evil (aka Mike Myers in Austin Powers) than a rock star who earns… “One Million Dollars!” or thereabouts! Bend the rules like Beckham Why bother to find a park for your Mercedes when your parents are worth an estimated $1 billion combined? Just ask Brooklyn, who’s been stung with four parking fines in less than two months! Guess it won’t break the bank… but maybe try public…

‘I love pretty much everything about her – I love her with my soul’ They first met in London in their early 20s, when they were both aspiring young pop stars – and they instantly hit it off. Decades on and after multiple individual successes, Australia’s favourite singers Olivia Newton-John and John Farnham still look to each other for love and support in one of showbusiness’s most remarkable friendships. Mutual affection “I love pretty much everything about her,” says John, 67. “She’s one of my closest friends. I love her with my soul, and to have a musical relationship is even better.” In fact, it was Olivia, 68, who helped save John, working with him to stage a remarkable comeback, firstly with their Two Strong Hearts tour last year and…

‘I used to spend quite a bit of time with the prince, so there we are’ When Prince Charles ended his 15-year marriage to Diana, Princess of Wales, the blame was placed solely on Camilla Parker Bowles, who went on to become his second wife. But in news that’s left Camilla – now the Duchess of Cornwall – devastated, a royal biographer has revealed she wasn’t the only one courting the flirtatious prince, now 68, ahead of his 1996 marriage break-up. According to US biographer Sally Bedell Smith, who has penned the revealing account Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life, entrepreneur Sue Townsend enjoyed a fling with Charles at the same time he was seeing Camilla behind his wife’s back. They were close The now 67-year-old…

Beyonce & Jay Z With a combined net worth of $1.4 billion, it will come as no surprise that music icons Beyonce, 35, and Jay Z, 47, insist on living lavishly when they take a break from their busy touring schedules. The superstar couple, who are parents to four-year-old daughter Blue Ivy, rented this sprawling Hamptons, NY, estate as their summer residence. It certainly isn’t short on space, with 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms! The luxury spa, gym and tennis court make it the perfect summer escape. Victoria & David Beckham They live in a megamansion in Bel Air, but David and Victoria Beckham, along with their four children, are looking to upgrade – to the largest home in LA County. Bigger than the…

JANUARY 1 Which I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! star was caught out smoking in the jungle? 2 Two years after he broke off their engagement, Liam Hemsworth reunited with who? 3 David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson reopened The X-Files on TV as which FBI agents? FEBRUARY 4 Which rapper poured fuel on an old feud by including this line on his track Famous ? “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex/ Why? I made that bitch famous.” 5 After countless nominations, Leonardo DiCaprio finally won his first Oscar. For which movie did he receive the coveted award? 6 She was his “runaway” bride after she ditched him at the altar, but after finally marrying her, which…

When Lillian-Rose was born on August 26 this year, her mum Lisa Connor-Melville could hold her in the palm of her hand. Born at 24 weeks, she was so small, doctors weren’t sure if she’d make it through the night. But she did. In fact, she has cheated death 25 times in the four months since – and making it home in time for December 25 is truly a Christmas miracle. Already mum to Matthew, six, Annie-Lee, five, and three-year-old Tyler, Lisa had no idea she was expecting until sharp pains prompted her to go to hospital. Doctors discovered she had an ectopic pregnancy, and she had to have a fallopian tube removed. But when Lisa went for follow-up scans she found out that another embryo had implanted in her…

Left it too late to diet before Christmas? Relax! Our 24-hour fat-burning, bloat-busting plan will help you ditch a kilo and an inch off your waist in just one day HOW IT WORKS This plan, created by nutritionist Angela Dowden, is not only low in calories, but also low in carbs and salt to help you get rid of excess fluid. It’s high in protein too, to keep you feeling full – so you won’t even feel like you’re dieting – and it also includes metabolism-boosting foods that give you the edge when it comes to zapping fat fast. HOW TO DO IT 1 Stick carefully to the plan – all the foods have been specifically chosen to maximise your results. 2 Eat when you’re hungry, not by the clock.…

THE PROBLEM Painful party feet Whether you’re dancing the night away or running around after kids, you’re bound to need some foot TLC. Plant oils shea butter in Embryolisse Foot Beauty Balm $30 will soothe and repair cracked heels and calluses, slop it on before bed. To heal the balls of your feet, slip some Scholl Gel Activ Insoles for High Heels $19.95 into your party shoes. THE PROBLEM Stressed-out skin Algae is packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids to help renew and balance skin while also working as an anti-inflammatory – perfect for skin that’s dull or sensitive from silly season stress. Slather on a mask infused with the natural stuff to brighten and hydrate. We like Zkin Brightening & Hydrating Masque $39.95 and Vigour…

GREENER COLADAS Combine pineapple juice, coconut milk, agave syrup, Vodka and matcha green tea powder for a tasty tropical twist. MARY’S REMEDY Ramp up a Bloody Mary by mixing tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, vodka, lemon and spirulina. Top with celery and chia seeds. MAGIC MOJITO Switch the palm sugar for natural stevia, mixing with Bacardi, fresh lime juice, mint leaves, soda water and crushed ice.…

CHIRPY CHICKENS Q We’re new to keeping chickens and would love to know the best way to keep them happy and healthy. Kasey, Willoughby, NSW Chickens really can be the most easygoing of pets, provided you take care of a few basics. A mixture of “laying” pellets and green leafy veg will keep them more than happy, as well as a reliable source of water to keep them cool during these hot summer days. But rather than their bellies, it’s their home that causes the most stress. It needs to be fox-proof and offer plenty of shade and nesting spots. ITCHY SEASON Q My Brussels Griffon, Percy, gets itchy at this time of year and I think it’s from grass seeds. Are there natural alternatives to giving him…

Q Can you see me selling my home and getting the place I want? There’s been so much sadness. Will my granddaughter be a mum soon? Hopeful I can see you selling your home, but instead of getting the place that’s being held for you, you’ll end up in a different home. It will be in the same area, though, and you’ll have a lot of happiness there. I can see a baby boy being placed in your granddaughter’s arms. Upstairs says she will get her wish very soon and make a wonderful mother. There are brighter days ahead for you. Q Mum and Nonna passed away within days of each other. Are they OK? Mum was my rock. Feeling lost Your beautiful mum and Nonna come with…

FIFI BOX Fallen for a co-star! Flirtatious Fifi Box couldn’t help but giggle excitedly as she recounted kissing Neighbours co-star Damien Richardson repeatedly during rehearsals. “We kissed four times! You do the long shot, the mid shot, the close up, and then I stuffed up once… so you have to do that again. We go back for more and back for more,” she laughed as she recalled her first on-air pash to her The Project co-hosts last month. Now friends say the 39-year-old single radio host has become quite enamoured with the handsome actor, despite the fact he’s married with three kids. “Fifi and Damien formed a really close friendship while she was on the show,” spills a friend. “She has always dreamt of being an actress and is a…

Like most parents, Olivia only wants the best for her daughter. So it’s safe to say she might be a little concerned about the way her only child Chloe Lattanzi has spent her latest “gift”. A rep for the singer last week confirmed she’s “loaned her daughter money” so the troubled performer and her fiance James Driskill can have “a fresh start in Oregon.” But while Olivia had hoped Chloe would put the cash towards buying a house in Portland, where she’s relocated from LA, Chloe instead chose to buy a weed farm! Her decision has triggered alarm bells for those who have watched her battle drug and alcohol addictions. At one point, the 30-year-old, who has also suffered from an eating disorder, admitted she was spending $100 a day…

‘George and Charlotte always come first’ They’re arguably the most famous toddlers in the world, but aside from the occasional insight from their parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, little is known about Prince George and his sister Princess Charlotte. But now a royal insider tells Woman’s Day exactly what the inseparable duo are really like, revealing that Wills and Kate’s kids are the most content royal tots the palace has ever seen! “George and Charlotte have to be the happiest royals in British history. They’ve got everything any child could ever want and – unusually for the Windsors – they’ve got two parents who completely and utterly dote on them,” the palace insider reveals. A happy childhood “The royals have traditionally made very standoffish parents. Even Prince Charles…

‘I make house calls and I’ve let people come see me at home’ When Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt in September, it was instantly clear their separation would become the messiest marriage split and custody battle Hollywood has ever seen. Amid ongoing claims Brad is an unfit father, the 41-year-old actress whisked her six children away from their dad in a bid to be granted full custody, and she very quickly turned to the one woman she knew could help her win her biggest battle yet. That woman’s name is Laura Wasser, and she’s arguably the most sought-after person in Hollywood. The 48-year-old A-list divorce lawyer lives and breathes family law, after becoming the go-to woman when it comes to celeb break-ups. She represented Ange when she…

James turns to Erica REKINDLING THEIRROMANCE! Billionaire James Packer went to ground after his relationship with singer Mariah Carey imploded, even shunning the launch of Crown Perth and turning down an invitation to attend Seven boss Ryan Stokes’s wedding. But now he’s back – and he’s run straight into the arms of his ex-wife Erica Packer. James has reportedly spent the last few weeks holed up at his polo property Ellerstina in Argentina, where he’s been dealing with his “heartbreak” – with the help of Erica and their three kids, who visited for Thanksgiving. Tellingly, Erica is believed to be newly single as well, after her boyfriend of 17 months Seal was recently spotted leaving Malibu’s celebrity hotspot Nobu late at night with an attractive mystery blonde. Bindi…

1 Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie made the shock announcement that they were to divorce after 12 years together. On the set of which movie did the two Hollywood heavyweights fall in love? 2 Which Scandinavian royal was reportedly with a prostitute in his past? 3 He was branded an abusive husband and she a gold digger in the big break-up and nasty divorce battle between which 53-year-old Hollywood heartthrob and his 30-year-old wife and former co-star? 4 Which breakfast show host shocked everyone when he announced he was divorcing his wife after 21 years together? 5 Which reality TV star was held at gunpoint, tied up and robbed of around $10 million worth of jewellery in the hotel she was staying at during Paris Fashion Week? 6 Aussie billionaire…

Breakfast • 2 POACHED OR HARD BOILED EGGS AND ONE CUP OF BERRIES. A CUP OF GREEN TEA. WHY? Berries fill you up with fibre and water volume but without adding too much of a carb load (which can mean your body holds on to water). According to research, high-protein eggs are one of the most satisfying breakfasts you can have, and green tea is rich in antioxidants that help to boost metabolism. Busy life tip You don’t have to eat the eggs hot – cold hard-boiled eggs are fine too, so you can make them ahead of time. Mid-morning snack • 125G 0% FAT GREEK YOGURT SPRINKLED WITH CINNAMON. WHY? High-protein 0% Fat Greek Yogurt is great for your waistline. The cinnamon adds flavour without calories, and keeps your…

1 DISGUISE DARK CIRCLES with concealer. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Illumination Anti-Aging Concealer $42 is infused with light technology to brighten skin, while collagen, hyaluronic acid and niacin minimise lines. 2 PURGE PUFFINESS Sephora Ginseng Eye Mask $4 provides targeted application and absorption exactly where you need it. Store in the fridge for extra oomph and a cool and soothing effect. 3 REDUCE REDNESS Tired, stressed skin often flares up red – correct and conceal with BYS Correcting Stick $6.95. It’ll even out your skin tone, banish blemishes and hide even the heaviest of hangovers! 4 DISTRACT, DISTRACT, DISTRACT Bright lippie like Mud Moisturising Lipstick in Red Roulette $5 draws attention away from tired eyes and sallow skin, lightens your complexion, and makes you look marvellous when you’re…

Fabulous festive cocktails! Add a little glitz to your Chrissy cocktail party with one of these yummy recipes… PINK CHRISTMAS PUNCH Place 1 tsp caster sugar in each of 4 champagne coupes. Moisten with a dash of Angostura bitters, then add 15ml chilled vodka to each coupe. Stir well to dissolve sugar before topping with pink champagne or sparkling rosé. Garnish with thyme sprigs before serving. APPLE MARTINI Half-fill a large cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add 1 cup chilled vodka, 175ml sour apple liqueur and 2 tsp lemon juice. Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for 20-25 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosty. Fine strain into martini glasses. Garnish with a slice of fresh Granny Smith apple on the rims before serving. ICE-CREAM SAMBO…

Blunt ends WHAT TO ASK FOR A one-length straight-across trim to thicken and bulk up fine, wispy locks. Boho bangs WHAT TO ASK FOR Depending what length you want – short to your eyebrows or longer to your cheekbones, like Sienna – a face-framing fringe that works with a middle part and blends into the rest of your hair. Choppy full fringe WHAT TO ASK FOR An eyebrow grazing, lightweight fringe with long face-framing pieces and choppy ends. Super-crop WHAT TO ASK FOR A blunt pixie cut, longer on top and shorter down the sides so it’s versatile with styling. Spike it up or smooth it down.…

1 DROUGHT-PROOF YOUR PLANTS With our hot, dry climate, this is vital. You can do it by improving the water-holding capacity in the soil with either compost or a good mulch, which will help your plants cope better with the hot weather. 2 WATER DEEPLY Another way to beat the heat is to water your plants deeply. Instead of five minutes a day, water every three days and leave the hose on for 30 minutes. The water will penetrate deep down into the soil and evaporate less. Watering less often but giving them more will also teach the roots to grow deeper. 3 DON’T WATER YOUR LEAVES While it’s a good idea to water first thing in the morning or last thing at night when the temperature is cooler, when…

AMANDA SAYS Wally tells me he passed six weeks ago. It was quite sudden, and the vet suspected a burst tumour, which is what I picked up on straight away. Wally tells me he was fine right up until he collapsed, as he went for two walks that day and was still eating. He’s excited to talk to his family and seems very sure of himself. Wally says he came to his family at seven months old and passed at 13. He knows his death came as a big shock, and he’s left a big hole. He tells me he was one of three kids, the other two being human girls. He tells me he loved his dad very much and he knows his dad loved him. Wally was very…