Innholdsfortegnelse for 1725 i Woman's Day

About two years ago I had the pleasure of launching Yours magazine, a beautiful title for Australian women aged 50 and over. I met countless amazing women in their 50s and there was a very clear theme – age simply didn’t matter to them. Friends mattered, family mattered, things that made them feel great mattered, all much more than a number. As a 40-year-old, I got a very empowering message from these women as I make my way to being 50 – there are no “older women”, there are just women! Next week one of our favourite stars, Nicole Kidman, celebrates her own half-century milestone, sharing with her fans what keeps her feeling young – inside and out (p8). According to Nicole, life begins at 40 and at 50. I’m…

‘They’re soaking up every moment of life with the precious little ones’ As new parents George and Amal Clooney bask in the arrival of their gorgeous twins Alexander and Ella, friends say the actor is head over heels in love with fatherhood already. “I can’t believe I finally got my happy ending,” he keeps saying. “Amal and George are over the moon and George keeps saying he has to pinch himself,” a friend of the couple tells Woman’s Day, adding that George was in floods of tears when he held his twins, who were born on June 6, for the very first time. “George can’t stop staring at his new babies and jokes that going to the bathroom is hard, as he can’t stand to be away from them for…

‘Trying to get the balance right every day is tricky’ For months she’s hinted she’s at breaking point, torn between her high-profile career and her desire to spend more time with her children. Now Carrie Bickmore has left colleagues and fans reeling at the shock news she could be leaving The Project. Despite Ten’s best efforts to keep the announcement quiet, the news of Carrie’s departure was leaked last week, with industry insiders revealing she’s the frontrunner to take over Hamish Blake and Andy Lee’s drivetime radio slot when the affable besties leave the show later this year. “Carrie and Tommy [Little] are definitely at the top of the list of potential replacements,” reveals a radio insider, adding that executives are doing their best to lure her with the promise…

If Bindi and Chandler did indeed tie the knot, the timing of their union would be extra special – coinciding with what would have been Terri and Steve’s 25th wedding anniversary. Last week, Terri posted a touching tribute on Instagram to mark the occasion, which she captioned, “I miss you so very much, and I am grateful every day for the time we had together.” Inspired by her parents’ own love story, Bindi has grown up a true romantic. Last month she revealed she completely understands why Terri hasn’t dated anyone since Steve’s tragic death. “What people sometimes forget is that when you find your soulmate you really don’t want to move on,” she said. “So mum had her soulmate and mum and dad will always be married and will…

LAMB KOFTA RISSOLES WITH CHICKPEA TABOULI SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS + CHILLING COOK 20 MINS PER SERVE 2820kJ COST $$$ • 500g lamb mince• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs• 1 onion, grated• ¼ cup chopped mint• ¼ cup chopped coriander• 2 tbsp korma paste• 1 egg• 2 garlic cloves, crushed• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil• warm flat bread of choice, to serve TABOULI • 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained• 2 cups torn parsley leaves• 2 tomatoes, diced• 1 Lebanese cucumber, diced• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil• juice 1 lemon MINT SAUCE • 1 cup mint leaves• ½ cup Greek-style yoghurt• 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 In a bowl, combine mince, breadcrumbs, onion, herbs, paste, egg and garlic. Season. 2 Using ¼ cup measures of mixture, form into oval rissoles. Place on a tray. Chill 10 mins. 3 TABOULI Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss chickpeas, parsley, tomato and cucumber…

PILAV PERFECTION! This exotic chicken and rice one-pot wonder is the perfect winter dish to tickle your tastebuds SERVES 4 1 Melt 30g butter in a large flameproof casserole over medium heat. Add 1 free-range whole chicken (about 1.5kg), and brown on all sides for about 10 mins until the skin has taken on a good colour. 2 Pour in 200ml water, cover the casserole and cook the chicken for about 1½ hours (more or less, depending on its size). Set the chicken aside to keep warm, and reserve the liquid for cooking the rice. 3 Heat 2 tbsp sunflower oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 finely diced onions and saute for 5 mins, or until soft. Add 360g medium-grain rice, 1 generous tbsp ground…

COVER UP ELLE MACPHERSON, 53  “I wear broad-spectrum SPF daily. La Roche-Posay makes good sunscreens, and I also like Invisible Zinc, which is a physical sunscreen. And I wear a cowboy hat whenever I’m at the beach.” SLEEP MORE MARISA TOMEI, 52 “I am a dedicated sleeper. I get a solid eight hours and will take more if you give it to me. I just wash my face with Cetaphil and moisturise with Persephenie Rose Paka Face Butter. I think good skin really comes from the inside and has a lot to do with what you eat.” START A NIGHT-TIME SKINCARE ROUTINE REBECCA GIBNEY, 52 “At night, I start by making sure every skerrick of makeup is removed using the Olay Regenerist Advanced Cleansing System. It really preps your skin…

Watson Headache Approach This hands-on technique involves assessing and treating the upper neck to desensitise the brain stem and determine its involvement in causing migraines. Using gentle movements of the neck and exercises to stretch and strengthen, patients report a reduction in both the frequency and intensity of their headaches. Search for “The Watson Headache Approach” to find your nearest clinic. Botox No longer just for beauty tweaks, Botox is also commonly used to treat chronic migraines. The treatment numbs and soothes migraine pain by injecting Botox into the base of the skull or forehead. Chat with your GP about a referral. Craniosacral therapy Essentially a gentle massage and manipulation technique, this therapy works to rebalance the body, focusing on the skull, spine and cerebrospinal fluid. The treatment itself is…

All of the crew at Travelmarvel have travelled extensively through Canada and Alaska to ensure a truly rewarding holiday. Having experienced 29 seasons, North American tour director Kaycy Szy tells us her favourite aspects of the role. What’s your favourite experience on a Travelmarvel Canada & Alaska itinerary? The dinner at Lil’wat Squamish Cultural Centre in Whistler is fascinating; seeing the First Nations in their full regalia and listening to them talk about their culture is really something special. Name a memorable moment from a Travelmarvel Canada tour? We recently saw two male Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep ramming heads on a narrow outcropping of rock. They have a spongey split under-hoof that acts like a suction cup to keep them on the rock, but watching these two battle, we still…

Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 If the future looks uncertain, try to relax. Spring will bring a new game plan, but for now, focus on the things and people you love. Relationships get stronger as feelings are revealed, and creative types rediscover their inner artist, writer or musician. Singles may bump into love along the way. Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 Still toying with a big decision? Some illuminating info is headed your way, but for the moment, stop pushing and concentrate on unwinding. As the weekend approaches, sporting or outdoor activities should hit the spot, and they could prove unexpectedly social. Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 With Venus enhancing your natural charm, people will go out of their way to help you – you may even…

‘Out and about, Australia is so beautiful. Crisp, clean air’ Taking in the “crisp, clean air” on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Schapelle Corby’s first taste of freedom couldn’t look any better. Home and finally free after 12 years in Bali’s Kerobokan Prison and later under house arrest, the 39-year-old is looking happier and healthier than she has in years. Simple activities like shopping at a farmers’ market and running on the beach barefoot are a far cry from her existence in Bali. “Out and about, Australia is so beautiful. Crisp, clean air,” Schapelle wrote alongside a snap of her once more enjoying the stunning natural beauty our country has to offer last week. Proving she’s learning about social media, she added hashtags – #Australia, #discoverqueensland and #freedom. As well as…

Georgia’s baby bombshell Is the Bachelorette PREGNANT?! Things look well and truly on track for The Bachelorette star Georgia Love and her boyfriend Lee Elliott, after she was pictured sporting what could be a tiny baby bump last week. As she enjoyed a bite to eat in Sydney, the brunette placed a protective hand on her stomach and did her best to cover up in a baggy grey jumper. After finding love with Lee, 35, on the Ten show last year, Georgia, 28 – whose romance was reportedly on the rocks in recent months – revealed she definitely saw herself starting a family one day. “I do want to be a mum, but I’m not ready for it yet. I think I’d like one or two,” she told Woman’s Day,…

‘John hit Sandra so hard the pipe bent. And this actually saved me’ The disappearance of English aristocrat Lord “Lucky” Lucan, who shared close ties to the British royal family, has gripped the world for decades. Involved in a bitter divorce and custody battle with his wife Veronica, Lord Lucan bludgeoned their nanny Sandra Rivett to death in the family’s London home in 1974. Police believe he’d mistaken the 29-year-old for his wife. Veronica, then 36, was also severely injured in the attack, and Lord Lucan, 39, quickly fled the scene. Although never found, he was declared dead last year. Still, with multiple rumours about his life on the run – including claims he escaped to Australia – his story has never been forgotten. Lady Lucan has rarely commented on…

Youth to the People Age Prevention Cleanser $47 A nutrient-rich gel cleanser full of greens like kale, spinach and green tea. It’s gentle, so it won’t strip skin of natural oils, and the antioxidants protect you from pollution and free radicals that cause premature ageing. Jurlique Activating Water Essence $70 Apply essence between toner and serum to help your skincare work harder and absorb better. This plant-based product contains marshmallow root extract to help skin retain moisture. Simple Hydrating Cleansing Oil $9.99 Made from pure grapeseed oil with vitamins A and E, this gentle face wash will remove all traces of makeup while helping dry skin rehydrate. Clinelle PureSwiss HydraCalm Lotion $19.99 A lightweight lotion with hyaluronic acid that helps lock in moisture for 72 hours, it’s like a booster…

• Acupressure: Heal Yourself ($2.99) With more than 90 pressure point combos, this app teaches you self-massage techniques to specifically ease headache and migr aine pain. • Night Shift on iOS or Bluelight Filter for Eye Care on Android (free) We all know the damaging effects of too much tech time, but if you absolutely must use your iPhone in bed, ac tivate the Night Shift function, which filters the disruptive blue light, encouraging sleep. For Android users, download the Bluelight Filter for Eye Care App. • Migraine Buddy (free) This comprehensive headache diary allows you to record key details like dietary triggers (aged cheeses, chocolate and alcohol are the most common), medications, frequency and pain intensity. Genius!…

Q I have been married for 43 years with ups and downs. Is there a light at the end of the dark tunnel? Is my father looking after us? Will my daughter-in-law be able to fall pregnant soon? DM Despite the past hard years, you and your husband are soul mates. Your wonderful father is sending his love. He tells me that things will improve greatly for you and your husband over the coming year. There are good events to come in your life. Upstairs tells me there is the soul of a healthy baby boy around your daughter-in-law. I’m not shown an exact time line, but I do feel it will happen sooner rather than later. Q Will the one that has just said goodbye come…

‘They still have a lot of growing up to do… Terri doesn’t want them to rush things’ For three years, Bindi Irwin and her boyfriend Chandler Powell have enjoyed a fairytale romance. And now there’s speculation the lovebirds have already found their happily ever after by getting married on a recent trip to Las Vegas! Taking a well-earned break from working at Terri Irwin’s family-run Australia Zoo on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Bindi, 18, and Chandler, 20, opted for a change of scenery and jetted off to the wild streets of Sin City, where it’s thought they stayed at Las Vegas hotspot Caesars Palace. After posting a handful of playful snaps on Instagram, their followers couldn’t help but speculate if they’d chosen the famous venue – where couples can celebrate their…

It’s not just Schapelle’s social media use that’s got people talking – the mystery surrounding her noticeably youthful complexion has some questioning whether she’s gone under the knife. “Schapelle definitely looks different – her eyebrows are noticeably higher, suggesting she’s had a browlift from Botox injections,” explains cosmetic nurse Katherine Millar-Shannon of Duquessa clinics in Sydney and Melbourne. “There are no frown lines either, so I’d think the injectables have also been used across her forehead, removing the natural movement in her face and any visible lines,” Katherine says. “It appears she has lip fillers and also her cheeks have been overfilled.” Katherine also thinks Schapelle might have had skin treatments to remove any capillaries and pigmentation.…

Jessica Simpson Admiring dad Joe once told an interviewer, “Jessica never tries to be sexy. She just is sexy. If you put her in a T-shirt or you put her in a bustier, she’s sexy in both. She’s got DDs! You can’t cover those suckers up!” Justin Bieber Far from being mortified when Justin was snapped naked, dad Jeremy took to Twitter to boast about his son’s manhood crowing, “My boy,” along with a cactus emoji, among other boastful posts. Miranda Kerr Mum Therese launched a beauty line in direct competition with her, then posted, “I sat on you and brought you into this world and I can sit on you and take you out.” Lindsay Lohan Mum Dina used her daughter’s nontransferrable “black card” for free Carvel Ice Cream.…

‘Why do people who don’t know anything about us feel they can be so nasty?’ Little Theodore Wilks is a giggling, healthy toddler. As he snuggles up to his mum Mollie Syrigos in the family’s home in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, Mollie smiles. “I can’t imagine not having Theodore. When I think about how things could have been, I feel sick,” she says. “I know I’m young. People constantly remind me of that when I’m pushing Theodore in his pram, or when I go to the shops or to the GP. I see people staring at me and I know what they’re thinking. I know they’re judging me because I’m 15. But I’m a good mum, Oscar is a great dad and we love our baby. We’re just like any other…

LEMON CURD CHEESECAKE SERVES 8-10 PREP 15 MINS + CHILLING COOK 40 MINS PER SERVE 660kJ • 250g low-fat cream cheese• 250g low-fat ricotta• ½ cup lemon curd• ¼ cup honey• 2 eggs, separated• zest 1 lemon• 125g blueberries• fat-free vanilla yoghurt, to serve 1 Preheat oven to moderately slow, 160°C. Spray an 18cm springform pan with oil. 2 In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, ricotta, curd, honey, egg yolks and zest together. 3 In a clean bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold into cheese mixture. Pour into pan. 4 Bake 35-40 mins until well risen, golden and just set in the middle (it will be a little wobbly). 5 Turn oven off and allow cheesecake to cool with door ajar. Chill 3 hours. Serve in wedges…

# SKINGOALS When it comes to flawless complexions, Nicole’s the queen. Don’t be fooled by her alabaster skin – she works hard to maintain it by keeping it under wraps all year round, sticking to a good skincare regimen and always wearing SPF. GO EASY ON THE CLEANSER Cleanser can strip your skin of natural oils, which decrease as you get older. Instead, splash your face with lukewarm water and apply a hydrating, sun-protecting moisturiser like Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturiser Broad Spectrum SPF15 $39.99. Don’t forget the area under your eyes. It has less oil glands than the rest of your face so you’ll need heavy-duty moisturising eye cream. We like Racinne Ultimate Youth Power Eye Cream $49 FOLLOW THE 3-STEP BEDTIME ROUTINE Exfoliate and cleanse with glycolic toning…

Vomiting, blurred vision, throbbing headache? If this sounds familiar, you're probably one of the three million Aussies who battle migraines regularly. Physical symptoms can be utterly debilitating, but often, the most frustrating thing for sufferers is establishing their triggers. Experts now agree that migraines aren’t just set off by biological factors like hormones, but also mental triggers. In fact, some go so far as to suggest that just thinking about a migraine can bring on an attack! How? Well, just thinking about all those yucky side effects creates stress. Before you know it, you're clamouring for the painkillers and hiding away in a dark room. Celebs aren’t immune either, and Serena Williams, Elle Macpherson and Lisa Kudrow have all famously spoken out about their ongoing battle with the condition. Here,…

Do you find yourself reading the same email over and over, without taking it in? Or have you accidentally left the TV remote in the fridge? You’ve got a classic case of brain fog! Brought on by a range of issues including stress, poor diet and menopause, symptoms include irritability, forgetfulness and difficulty sleeping. These tried and tested tweaks will help you banish the dreaded brain fog for good. Here’s how: TAKE A SUPPLEMENT And we don’t mean your average multivitamin. Instead, try adaptogen herbs like maca or ashwagandha (also known as Indian ginseng) which help to rebalance hormones, especially the stress hormone cortisol. When your body is under pressure, it doesn’t operate at its peak. Adaptogens help by easing symptoms of stress while simultaneously boosting energy. Try Loving Earth…

Witness extraordinary vistas, spot incredible wildlife and experience Canada and Alaska’s wonderful culture at each unique destination. Canada and Alaska offer some of the most scenic landscapes in the world. With stunning snowcapped mountains, untouched prairie lands, formidable terrain and incredible wildlife, North America simply begs to be explored. If you’re looking for a trip of a lifetime, the experts at Travelmarvel have the ultimate travel experience, tailored just for you. Spending time in Canada’s spectacular West Coast and Alaska’s majestic Inside Passage is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get back to true nature. Both areas are exceptional for enjoying stunning vistas and spotting wildlife in their native habitat. From black bears wandering free to Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep perched high on the rocky cliff tops, you’re sure to witness some…

AMANDA SAYS Jayda tells me she’s nine months old and she lives with Spud but she’s worried as he’s unwell. She also tells me she lives with two cats, Bonnie and Rambo, who she gets along with. Jayda tells me her family are going away for a few weeks and that someone is coming to feed and look after them. Jayda thanks Cherie for this as she doesn’t want to leave home while they are away. Jayda tells me Spud would escape if he could but she isn’t interested in getting out and seeing the world. She tells me she sees three dogs that have passed over. One was a sweet bulldog called Libby who passed last year. The two others, Jaz and Maggie, were connected to Cherie’s partner and…

She shocked viewers when she revealed she’d never been on a date, but Chelsea made up for lost time by “clicking” with Mick on the reality dating show… You hadn’t been on a date before – why? I think it was my shyness and lack of confidence. I was asked out pretty often back home but I could never find the courage to accept any offers. I grew up in a small town [in Victoria] where everyone knew everyone, so dating wasn’t really a regular occurrence. What did you most like about Mick? Mick and I simply clicked. We had the same humour, the same outlook on life and love of our families. Did you feel shocked he went in for the kiss? I wasn’t surprised when Mick went in…

She’s one of Australia’s most successful businesswomen, but Janine Allis hasn’t always been as savvy as she is today. “There was a time I had $40 to my name,” the 51-year-old reveals. “I was a naive 21-year-old travelling Europe and I was in a heap of credit card debt, but that all changed overnight when I landed a job working on David Bowie’s yacht.” For two years she travelled the world and mingled with celebrities as a stewardess on the late singer’s boat. “David was very inclusive in my time working for him, especially in the Caribbean at his home in Mustique,” she says. “Staff were invited to parties – it was very surreal mingling with stars like Princess Margaret, Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall!” Now the mum-of-four runs multimillion-dollar…

You had us at Hugh Grant… But chuck in Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent and Hugh Bonneville and we’re totally sold! It’s not hitting screens until December, but with the first trailers out for Paddington 2, we can’t help but get excited about the follow-up featuring everyone’s favourite bear. This time our furry friend is on the hunt to track down the thief responsible for stealing the book he bought for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday. And it looks like it’s going to be hijinks galore with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments as Hugh Grant plays a vain acting legend whose career is on the wane, while Brendan Gleeson plays a notorious safecracker and strongman who becomes Paddington’s unexpected ally. PADDINGTON 2 COMING IN DECEMBER…