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I’m not known to do things by halves, and while my harebrained schemes may not last long, I make sure those around me join in while they do! There was a moment recently though where I thought I may have gone too far… the Woman’s Day team were under a bit of stress so I announced corporate wellness company Duquessa were putting us all on vitamin drips as we worked (yes, there were some horrified looks, but we felt amazing afterwards!). This week, I’ve decided we need to get in shape so we’ve got a squats and planking challenge underway… more looks of horror! If you want to reduce work stress (in a less extreme way!), try our expert tips on p64.…

‘Meghan just burst into tears and said, “Yes, yes, yes!”’ It was the romantic moment the world has been waiting for. Under a starry African sky, in a luxury lodge deep in Botswana’s animal-filled Okavango Delta, handsome Prince Harry got down on bended knee, presented his girlfriend Meghan Markle with a brilliant aquamarine ring and asked her to be his bride. “Meghan’s face lit up when she realised what was happening,” a royal insider reveals, speaking exclusively to Woman’s Day. “He said, ‘I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?’ and he gently placed the ring on her finger. Meghan just burst into tears and said, ‘Yes, yes, yes!’ It was incredibly magical.” Harry, 32, pulled out all the stops to ensure a…

If you thought accusations of topless waitressing, bullying and bad living conditions weren’t shocking enough, it’s about to get a whole lot saucier in the Bachelor mansion! Woman’s Day can reveal one lucky lady has an all-night date with Matty this week. While on screen the pair leave to sleep in separate lodgings, our source has exclusively told us that things went down very differently behind the scenes – despite 30-year-old Matty’s best attempts to protest that their date ended with just a “goodnight kiss”. “The night didn’t end there for Matty or the girl in question,” our on-set spy laughs. “They met up later once the cameras weren’t around and picked up where they left off.” Unsurprisingly, the shock overnight date, which took place at romantic Spicers Sangoma Retreat…

While Sharon’s been AWOL, former “husband” Nick has been seen all over Melbourne – and he’s had no shortage of female admirers. After being snapped in the arms of former Miss Universe Australia finalist Cassie Wainwright, the handsome reality star has been spotted flirting with fellow MAFS contestant Nadia Stamp. But friends are most surprised by his “catch-ups” with former girlfriend Georgie Rash. “They were long-time friends before they got together,” confides a mate, adding the pair were smitten for over a year. “We’re wondering if they ever really got over one another.” The former lovebirds were recently spotted at a cocktail bar looking very comfortable with each other. It’s clear Nick has a type, too, with both Sharon and Georgie blonde and beautiful. “He’s Mr Popular at the moment,”…

‘Delta insisted nothing is going on between her and Hugh’ He put his heart on the line when he opened up to Delta Goodrem for a second time and decided to give their romance a proper go. But now Seal is terrified it’s going to fall apart, and it’s all because of Delta’s relationship with good friend and rumoured fling Hugh Sheridan. “Seal is beginning to think he’s tangled up in a love triangle,” tells a friend of the singer, who says the amount of time Delta is spending with Hugh is causing increasing tension in the pair’s relationship. “Delta is always going on about Hugh – and even when she’s with Seal, she is texting him and talking to him on the phone. “They’re far too flirty and friendly…

Green and grainy BREKKIE This winning mix is sure worth waking up for! Serves 4 In a saucepan, bring 1 cup water to the boil, add ½ cup multi-coloured quinoa, cover and cook 15 mins, fluffing up grains with a fork halfway through, until grains are tender and water has been absorbed. Cool. Meanwhile, add 1 cup peas and 200g trimmed and halved asparagus to a steamer, steam 3-4 mins until just tender. Set aside. Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to a small saucepan of boiling water, reduce to simmer. Crack 4 eggs into separate cups and stir water clockwise to create a gentle whirlpool, then carefully tip eggs into swirling water. Cook 3 mins. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towel. In a bowl, mix quinoa,…

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1 CRAWLING You can now get fit by crawling like a baby with this new toddler-inspired fitness trend. Dubbed the new planking, adults in the US are learning to re-set their bodies and strengthen their core by moving like children. Just try not to chuck a tantrum when it’s over! 2 CYCLAOKE Finally you can distract yourself from the agony of hill climbs by singing out loud without looking like a crazy person! The 45-minute cycle karaoke classes are just like your usual spin class only you can sing your way into shape as the lyrics to your favourite tunes flash across a TV screen. 3 MERMAID CLASSES You can channel your inner mermaid while working out in these aqua fitness classes held by No Ripples in Australia. Get your…

Red-hot in ribbon This headboard can be made by repurposing an old canvas and wrapping it in red ribbon. It pops up against the blue wall, creating a luxurious look. Rethink, repurpose This striking headboard is actually a room divider mounted flat against the wall. You could also use beautiful doors, wooden gates or even shutters to add detail above your bed. Colourful canvas Brighten up your bedroom by using a colourful canvas as a headboard. Or custom-make your own by scanning an image, printing it on to fabric and covering an old headboard. The fabric could also be used to make matching cushion covers or curtains.…

Plucky Casper is chuffed with his celebrity status AMANDA SAYS Casper tells me that he was taken from his front yard and bundled into a car. Mum did not leave the gate open. Casper is very friendly and will go to anyone but now after his ordeal, he is much more cautious about whom he chats to. The other cat called Cecile, or CC, loves Casper and told me she was fretting for him the whole time he was gone. Carolyn’s father, who has passed over, comes through and tells me he guided Casper to the home of a pet reiki healer who was having a cuppa in her backyard. Casper tells Carolyn that he wasn’t frightened at the time, but he was worried when he realised the car wasn’t…

Pitch perfect Thank you for your article on Todd McKenney and Georgie Parker (WD, August 7). They came to Adelaide on August 5 for their Duets concert. What a performance! They’re two great Australian entertainers, who did exactly that. Linda Belcher , Ingle Farm SA Go figure! After seeing the cow and fridge magnet collections in “My crazy obsession!” (WD, July 24), I realise I am not alone. My obsessions are fairies, witches and dolls. When the heating or cooling is on, the witches gently rock, much to the astonishment of visitors – they are taking over! I am sure other readers have obsessions, too. Marilyn Johnston , Boronia Vic Spoil Dad on Father’s Day  Really keen to show him the love this year? Help Dad kick up his feet…

Which former reality star’s party lifestyle almost cost him his relationship... until his girlfriend got pregnant? Which Real Housewives of Sydney star demanded armed guards outside her home when viewers lashed out at her on social media? Bachelor star Lisa (above) takes her modelling career so seriously she refused to eat pizza in the mansion, opting for salad instead – much to the horror of the other contestants! Karl Stefanovic’s flame Jasmine Yarbrough (right) has scored herself a lucrative deal with David Jones for her fledgling shoe brand Mara & Mine. Karl’s long-term manager Sharon Finnigan helped close the deal!…

MOVIE HAMPSTEAD  It’s been almost two decades since Hugh Grant had us weak at the knees in Notting Hill, but here’s Diane Keaton to fill our British rom-com void. She plays Emily, an American in London, who helps lovable Donald (Brendan Gleeson) when the council forces him from his hut on Hampstead Heath. A heartwarming story with lots of laughs – and inspired by actual events. In cinemas August 17 BOOK ARE YOU SLEEPING by Kathleen Barber  Fans of the Trace, Serial and S-Town podcasts will love this psychological thriller. Josie has spent 10 years escaping her family’s dark secrets. But when a podcast reopens the case of her dad’s murder, her world threatens to unravel. The perfect read to fill that Serial hole in our lives. Out now, $29.99,…

She’s no wallflower JESSICA SIMPSON The singer made sure all eyes were on her last week as she left her hotel wearing a pair of oversized rose-covered sunnies, a leather skirt and a lip-shaped clutch. She then turned her shirt into a crop top! #CookingFail We’re glad it’s not just us who’ve burnt a thing or two in our time. But it’s OK, guys – we’re just fine with you sticking to your day jobs! FASHION CRIME KENDALL JENNER The latest fashion inspiration for the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star seems to have come from behind bars, but is it one for the catwalk? We hope not – keep it under lock and key, Kendall! LETTING LOOSE MANU FEILDEL The My Kitchen Rules judge was in high spirits as…

Life’s a beach If anyone knows how to do beach chic, it’s Eva Longoria, pictured here in Miami. Let’s hope husband Jose Baston wasn’t too jealous of her new furry friend… Brolly good time Little Mia Tindall knows you never can tell what the British summer will bring. She was ready for rain, hail or shine with mum Zara Phillips at the Festival of British Eventing. Disney date Loved-up Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes enjoyed a rare night out together at Disneyland last week. Couple goals! Pink hair, don’t care! Studio 10 host Jessica Rowe showed off her daring new ’do in Sydney. We think it suits you, Jess! It’s behind you! Princess Mary and Prince Frederik of Denmark treated their children to an educational trip ahead of the new…

‘Leo, I’m so happy I can tell you how much I love you’ They acted out Hollywood’s greatest love story as Jack and Rose two decades ago in Titanic. Now it looks like Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet may have finally brought their filmic romance to reality. Woman’s Day has secured photos of our favourite on-screen couple enjoying an intimate rendezvous at Leo’s luxury St Tropez hideaway, and insiders claim the pair appeared closer than ever during their secret French getaway. They were spotted deep in conversation on the villa’s verandah, before heading down to the swimming pool together. Our pics show they shared an intimate embrace, with Leo, 42, draping his arm over Kate, 41, while she held onto his waist. “Leo was alone at first and looked very…

As Leah’s double life begins to unravel, she is determined to expose the skeletons hiding in Simone’s cupboard, too! In a heated exchange in the mansion’s secret garden, Simone, 26, told Matty she had given up her job as a topless waitress three years ago. But our sources say she’s telling porkies! Last October the busty blonde was hired to entertain a rowdy group of lads during a Melbourne bucks party. “I’ve seen Simone at plenty of bucks parties,” reveals one source. “Most recently she was the topless waitress at the Dick Whittington Tavern in [Melbourne’s] St Kilda East in October.”…

His “marriage” to MAFS star Nicole Heir ended badly but season two star Craig Keller is still a believer in true love! The navy engineer announced his engagement to “the love of my life” and mother-of-two Katie Martin last weekend, after staging an elaborate proposal in Brisbane. “I don’t need experts on this one – she’s perfect,” the 27-year-old says of his bride.…

When you first meet polished mother-of-two Andre’a Simmons, you’d never guess she was once an ice addict. She’d never done drugs before, but Andre’a first tried ice at the age of 40 – having been told it was just a harmless bit of fun. Soon her life was spiralling out of control as addiction took hold. Her weight dropped to 40kg, she became estranged from her daughters and she racked up a staggering $75,000 in debt. “If I can fall into ice addiction, anyone can,” says Andre’a, now 47. “The drug freezes your brain so you have no logic, no sense of consequence. You just chase that first happy high at any cost.” Successful businesswoman Andre’a had a string of rental properties, lived in a five-bedroom home set on a…

BUTTERMILK & CHAMOMILE MINI CAKES MAKES 6 PREP 25 MINS COOK 25 MINS Preheat oven to moderate 180°C. Grease and line 6 x recesses of a 12-hole, straight-sided mini cheesecake tray. In a bowl of an electric mixer beat 125g softened butter and 1 cup caster sugar until pale. Remove leaves from 2 chamomile tea bags and add to mixture. Beat in 2 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add 1 tsp each vanilla bean paste and grated lemon zest. Sift 1 cup plain flour, ¼ cup cornflour and 1 tsp baking powder together into a bowl. Beat dry ingredients and ¾ cup buttermilk alternately into egg mixture on low. Spoon into recesses. Bake 25 mins. Cool in pan 10 mins, transfer to a wire rack to…

Celebs around the world are turning to natural fragrances – just ask actress Liv Tyler, who wears a chemist musk oil, and supermodel Miranda Kerr. They are mostly just 100 per cent pure fragrance. “They’re as close to its source as possible,” says aromatherapist Jeannie Bourke, from Venustus in Sydney, whose fragrances are free from chemicals, colours, synthetics “and any other nasties that might cause an allergy or a reaction”. They are also about mood enhancing. Staying power “They’re often created using essential oils, which have a positive, healing effect on your mind and body. They can enhance and uplift your wellbeing and reduce stress and anxiety.” Natural fragrances are typically made with an oil or water base so will last longer on the skin than those using alcohol. For…

If work stress has left you feeling run-down, the answer might be in the vitamin drip and facial. Adored by celebs like Rihanna and Madonna, the Duquessa Clinic & Spa brings the VitaLite treatment to the office. So now you can work on your laptop as the IV drip delivers vitamins, minerals and amino acids directly to your body, while the Omnilux LED light therapy treats your complexion. After trying the drip, Woman’s Day Entertainment Writer Lucy Manly says, “It was comfortable, pain-free and great to be able to sit and keep working at the same time. The vitamins kicked in quickly and I felt energised straightaway. I noticed I had a real pep in my step for a few days afterwards, too. The Omnilux was extremely relaxing under the…

1 VISIT YOUR VET “I’m no vet but I’ve learnt plenty about the importance of good health care for your dog during filming and how important it is that we take our dog to the vet for an annual visit,” Gyton explains. “The check-ups allow the vet to do a nose-to-tail body check so they can identify any issues as soon as possible.” 2 DESIGN A DIET “Different breeds and sizes have different food needs so talk to your vet about how much and how often your dog needs to be fed. It’s recommended that puppies get three small meals a day, while a dog in the wild might not eat for a day at all.” 3 GET THE EXERCISE “A lab-kelpie cross like George needs a lot of exercise…

LEO JULY 24 – AUG 23 Release your inner Lioness! With manic Mars spurring you on, it’s time to leap into something you’ve been putting off for ages – but with Mercury retrograde, watch that spending. Spring’s transformational stars could trigger a health or fitness overhaul, so set the ball rolling with an active weekend. It should be fun! Virgo AUG 24 – SEPT 23 What a crazy week! With two eclipses confusing matters, nothing will be quite as it appears. Make an effort to slow the pace, and watch your step – literally. Ditch the heels and opt for comfort instead. Sunday could bring a big catch-up, but if you’re after answers, hang onto that patience. Libra SEPT 24 – OCT 23 Welcome to the season of psychological breakthroughs.…

Personalised, natural skincare-range founder Bethany Spoor, 20, will face the Sharks this week. Here’s what you need to know… 1 Bethany’s favourite Shark is Boost Juice founder Janine Allis. “She’s just a great Australian woman who’s achieved so much.” 2 She was home-schooled and finished Year 12 when she was just 15 years old. “It might not be for everybody but it was great for me – plus I had the time to work on my business.” 3 Bethany lived underground in Coober Pedy until the age of 10. “Me and my brother would go looking for opals,” she reveals. 4 Bethany married her husband Joel earlier this year. “Our wedding was beautiful. It was at his parents’ farm. I’ve had a big year!” she says. 5 If she could…

YES! CHRIS & J-LAW ARE ON! In the wake of Chris Pratt and Anna Faris’s shock split last week, those close to the star say he’s already moved on with Jennifer Lawrence! Insiders say the pair have been enjoying secret meet-ups after the Hollywood hunk and his estranged wife, parents to four-year-old son Jack, decided their eight-year marriage was over. It comes as no surprise to fans, who have been quick to blame J-Law, 27, after noticing the pair’s chemistry in Passengers in 2016. While there’s no evidence of an affair, that didn’t stop the rumour mill at the time, with whispers Chris, 38, was cheating on Anna with his co-star. They looked cosy on the promo trail and gifted cast and crew with mugs featuring their portrait. Chris spoke…

He’s been dead for four decades, but the life of Elvis Presley is still shrouded in mystery, and the latest revelation will have his devoted fans all shook up. While it’s long been thought the King, who died aged 42 on August 16, 1977, had only one child, new investigations into the singer’s romantic entanglements suggest he secretly fathered a further seven children. Daughter Lisa Marie, along with the rest of the world, has always believed she was the sole heir to his $400 million fortune. But the paternity of the men and women – born between 1956 and 1968 – is reportedly backed up by DNA, birth certificates, letters and witness testimony. It’s a scandal that’s set to rock Lisa Marie and her mother Priscilla, who was married to…

‘I feel vain… but it really was bothering me’ For the past 10 years, Married At First Sight bride Sharon Marsh has hated her nose. But when she saw it side-on, on TV, the reality star was shocked. “I always thought I had the same nose as my [identical] twin sister Michelle,” says Sharon, 32, who recently split from her TV hubby Nick Furphy, 30, after nine months. “But hers is fine. Mine had a hump and it looked huge on TV.” To add insult to injury, shortly after the hit series debuted, the WA-raised starlet started getting trolled on social media. “There were some comments on my pages about the size of my nose,” she says. “I already had a problem with it… but it hurt to read it.…

The Casanova Killer Police dubbed Paul John Knowles “the Casanova Killer” because of his thick auburn hair and chiselled jaw and cheekbones. Knowles began his life of crime at the age of seven – when he stole a bicycle. By his early 20s he’d moved on to burglary and assault, and began drifting between the streets and jail. On July 26, 1974, he picked the lock of his jail cell, escaping and securing a place in US history – as one of the country’s most prolific serial killers. Over the next 15 weeks he killed 18 people and claimed to have brutally murdered another 17. He abducted strangers while cruising the highways of the southern states. One victim was a 65-year-old woman who choked to death on her own dentures…

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 1¼ HOURS COST $$$$$ • 2/3 cup olive oil• 1 medium onion, finely chopped• 2 garlic cloves, crushed• 2 cups passata• 400g can diced tomatoes• ¼ tsp dried chilli flakes• 2 eggplants, thickly sliced• ¼ cup plain flour• 1/3 cup basil leaves, plus extra to serve• 200g bocconcini, thinly sliced• 2/3 cup finely grated parmesan• ½ tsp sweet paprika 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring, 3 mins or until softened. Add garlic. Cook, stirring, 1 min until fragrant. Stir in passata, tomatoes and chilli. Cook until heated through. Season to taste. Transfer mixture to a medium jug. 2 Toss eggplant in flour to coat. Shake off excess. Heat remaining oil in same pan. Cook eggplant in batches until browned…

One of the nation’s favourite chefs for his addictive enthusiasm, and a presenter on Ten’s The Living Room, Miguel Maestre has joined forces with Australian Mushrooms to inspire a little bit of mushroom magic. Here he shares some of his home-cooking tips… Describe your home kitchen... Little, quick, clean, white and simple. My kitchen has to be super clean! I hate complicated things. I like a quick clean-up, so when I finish cooking, everything is already washed up. I clean as I go, so when I sit down to eat, there’s only space in the dishwasher for two plates. If I cook 10 million things, when I sit down my kitchen is impeccable and I can enjoy my food. What would we find in your fridge? Jamon [ham], queso [cheese].…

Lasers are getting so much buzz from dermatologists and celebrities. Understandably so, as they can transform your skin unlike any skincare product. Persistent redness, acne scarring, pigmentation, wrinkles – you name it, there’s a laser that can take care of your complexion issues. “Lasers have become popular lately, as technology has improved and continues to do so,” says aesthetic physician Dr Joseph Hkeik of All Saints Clinic in Sydney. “We find that clients want minimal downtime and there are lasers that offer that.” Here, the experts reveal which lasers are best for your skin problem. PIGMENTATION Go for... Fraxel laser WHAT IS IT? “Through controlled heating, collagen and elastin can be tightened by stimulation of the body’s own immune system,” says Dr Davin Lim of Brisbane’s Lasers and…

Rise & shine Start the day with a mug of warm water with a shot of apple cider vinegar and pinch of cayenne pepper. It will alkalise the body, boost your metabolism and induce thermogenesis (the metabolism of fat). Post-workout Follow your morning exercise with a warming chai. Full of antioxidants and circulation boosters, it will help your sore muscles recover. TRY Pukka Original Chai $7.95 Breakfast booster Sip matcha or green tea with your morning meal. Both are packed with the powerful antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate, which improves cognitive function and sets a clear mental path for the day ahead. TRY T2 China Jasmine Loose Leaf Tea $13 Hydration station Lemon myrtle tea is perfect to sip throughout the day. This pleasant-tasting brew is hydrating and refreshing. TRY T2 Just…

Day 1 AM  Rise early and join the locals walking, jogging and cycling around Turia Gardens. The 9km-long grassy vastness is one of the largest inner city urban parks in Europe and home to an athletic track and a multi-sports arena, as well as cafes and art displays. The park was formerly a river that flowed through Valencia until the 1950s, but after recurrent flooding the waterway was diverted and the dry riverbed was transformed into the huge lush green space that rests there today. PM Valencia’s Old Town is chock-full of picturesque squares, decorative cathedrals and fascinating museums, and you could easily spend a whole day meandering around the cobblestone laneways. Be sure to see Valencia Cathedral, which houses what is believed to be the Holy Grail. The 15th-century…