Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2, 2015 i Woman's Day

It’s 7am the morning after Bachelorette Sam Frost declared her love for Sasha in New Zealand, and Woman’s Day is there for the couple’s first photoshoot together. As we wait in the lobby of the Pullman Auckland hotel to escort the lovebirds to our top-secret location, Sasha, 30, is the first to stroll down. Asked how their first night together was, he grins like a naughty schoolboy. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he laughs. “We slept in separate beds.” When Sam arrives, she’s also beaming. “I’m just so happy,” she says. “I felt like the luckiest, happiest woman alive when I woke up this morning next to Sasha. I thought, ‘I can’t believe I found him!’ I’m very happy and very in love.” Plans for the future “I…

They divorced in 2007, but it looks like Shane Warne and his ex-wife Simone Callahan’s love may have been rekindled. They certainly couldn’t hide their chemistry at their eldest daughter Brooke’s valedictory ceremony in Melbourne – it was all they could do to keep their hands off each other! Yoga-loving Simone, 45, stunned in a strapless black jumpsuit as she laughed and joked with her 46-year-old sports-star ex, shooting him flirty glances. Both Simone and Shane are thought to be single since splitting with their respective lovers. Shane ended his high-profile engagement to British actress Elizabeth Hurley in 2013, while Simone split from model Toby Roberts in 2012. It seems notorious ladies’ man Shane is keen to prove he has changed for the better, now focusing on his and Simone’s…

Oprah Winfrey was rocked by a tell-all interview with her “secret son” last week, in which Calvin White, 35, spoke of how she allegedly abandoned him. The National Enquirer reported that they met in 1993, and Oprah supported Calvin, then 12, buying him clothes. The talk show host, 61, reportedly chose not to separate him from his siblings, but enrolled him in a fancy school. When Calvin failed to show up, he claims Oprah gave up on him. “If it were my child, regardless of what that child did, they would still be part of my life,” Calvin said.…

Tessa James is a fighter. A year after receiving a life-changing diagnosis for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the actress has got her life back. Now in remission, the former Home and Away star says hitting rock bottom gave her new reserves. “I had six months of thinking about what I wanted to do and how I wanted to change how I’d been before,” she told Sunday Style . “I’m a different person inside and outside now.” The 24-year-old, who first charmed viewers of Channel Seven’s long-running soap with her pixie-like beauty as party girl Nicole Franklin, has been gradually easing herself back into life in the limelight. Comeback kid Returning to TV screens earlier this year with a cameo role in Nine’s Love Child was the first step for…

Continental flair Summer’s finally here, and the warmer weather is the perfect excuse to knock up some of our classic Mediterranean dishes. Meatball shakshouka, anyone? Plus, we’ve got some brilliant dessert ideas that are super-quick to make, and easy party bites that your guests will love. GREEK BUTTERFLIED CHICKEN SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS + MARINATING COOK 40 MINS PER SERVE 4034kJ COST 1.5kg chicken, butterflied¼ cup olive oil, plus2 tbsp extra1 tbsp dried oregano4 cloves garlic, crushedzest and juice of 1 lemon4 large potatoes, 0.5cmslices1 tbsp chopped rosemary3 zucchini, thickly sliced2 red onions, cut into wedges2 lemons, halvedoregano leaves to serve 1 Place chicken in a large nonmetallic dish. Rub combined oil, oregano, garlic, lemon juice and zest all over chicken. Marinate 30 minutes. 2 Heat a hooded barbecue…

Look like a princess! Who better to look to for makeup inspo than royalty? Here’s how to nail these classic looks… Princess Mary ROSY GLOW Apply to the apple of your cheeks and sweep up towards your hairline. We love Charlotte Tilbury Cheek to Chic blusher in Ecstasy $60. Dust the brighter shade on top of the darker one to make cheeks pinker. Princess Charlene RED LIPS If you have olive skin, go for an orange-red shade. Pale? Choose a blue-based lippy. If you’re dark, go for a pink-based red. Or try one that suits all skin types like L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche in Cocorico $21.95. Catherine , Duchess of Cambridge SMOKY EYES Sweep dark shadow across your eyelids while blending into the crease. Soften the look with a lighter…

6 weeks to go! CARD LIST Type all your names and addresses in a document on your computer to update as needed (this makes it easier for next year, too). MENU PLAN Sort out how many guests are coming, whether it will be lunch or dinner, and what you’ll make. ORDER MEAT Pre-order ham, poultry and/or pork from your butcher and arrange to pick it up a day or two before Christmas. GIFT LIST Finalise your list and start shopping. Download Gift It from the App Store to help you stay on top of your budget and tick off presents as you go. Post gifts to overseas relatives or friends. 5 weeks to go! DECORATIONS Unpack your decorations, lights and tree and give everything a good dust. This gives you…

“Maisy and I have always had a truly special connection,” says Megan about her Maremma-Border Collie Cross. “When I was still trying to convince my partner that we needed a furry friend in our family, I would scroll the rescue sites every night looking for The Special One. Then one night I saw Maisy and was instantly in love. That night I had a dream about her, but when I told my partner he was still unconvinced. The next night, she was in my dreams again! “That was it. The very next day I made a 12-hour round trip and adopted her. She was now in her new home, with her new family. She snuck her way into my subconscious, and straight into my heart. “Maisy has quite the stubborn…

Lucky numbers hold a very special vibration for all of us. Selecting a horse’s racing number that matches your very own personal lucky number can massively increase your chances of backing the winner in this year’s Melbourne Cup. To calculate your personal lucky number using numerology, simply write out your birth date, including the full year, in numbers. For example… 10/12/1974 Next, add these numbers together... 1 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 9 + 7 + 4 = 25 If you’re left with a double digit, add these numbers together to find your personal lucky number. 25 = 2 + 5 = 7 Continue adding the numbers until you’re left with a single digit between 1 and 9. Use the racing guide and select horses by…

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I don’t know what it is about The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, but I’m obsessed. Obsessed! I love the squirm factor as much as the romantic moments. It’s a rollercoaster of emotion for me – but sadly not for my husband, who begged me to turn it down this week so he couldn’t hear the contestants professing their love for Sam Frost! He’ll be glad it’s over, but here at the Woman’s Day office we’re sad to see the back of Sam, Sasha, Michael and the rest. Of course we’re stoked for Sam and Sasha, who we’ve loved as a couple from the start. Keeping their relationship a secret for weeks and heading to New Zealand to shoot them for the finale was so tough for writer Kietley, who was…

SLEEPOVER “I’ve never been to his house,” . “But our first ever romantic rendezvous was in the middle of nowhere, and we had the best time together.” ARGUMENT “I can’t remember what it was over, but I was being super-annoying,” recalls Sam. “We laughed it off .” SELFIE “The day after the finale, and I had a massive pimple. Sasha joked ‘It’s just the three of us then,’” Sam laughs. TEXT CONVERSATION “The day after we filmed the finale, we exchanged mobile numbers, and I messaged Sasha saying: ‘Hi, it’s me, Sam,’” she tells us. SERIOUS CONVERSATION “I asked Sam if she actually loves me,” says Sasha. “Absolutely,” Sam chimes in.…

KELSEA BALLERINI After Keith and the 21-year-old star spent time in his van, a witness revealed, “Kelsea was glowing, and she hung around Keith’s trailer.” SIERRA BLACK Keith reportedly picked Sierra to perform with him on stage out of hundreds of entries in a radio competition. She has since claimed that they shared more than just the stage. AMANDA WYATT The part-time model claimed Keith had been cheating on Nicole throughout their engagement. Then 23, Amanda said she was unaware that Keith was with Nicole at the time.…

Underbelly star Vince Colosimo and ex Jane Hall turned heads as they arrived together at the Caulfield Cup in Melbourne. The couple, who separated in 2007 after 11 years together, made headlines at the time over a bitter property dispute. But if their friendly banter at the races is anything to go by, it looks like Vince, 48, and Jane have kissed and made up. “Vince and I have a good relationship now,” Jane, 44, told the Herald Sun. “We have a child [Lucia, 12], and whatever’s happening for each of us externally, we come together over all issues regarding Lucia.”…

Exactly two years since they announced their separation, Miranda Kerr has told Orlando Bloom she wants to finalise their divorce – ASAP! The former Victoria’s Secret model, 32, is in a hurry to wed 25-year-old Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel, but Orlando seems to be struggling to let go of the relationship. “She’s definitely got a wedding – and babies – on her mind,” reveals a friend. “Her romance with Evan is going great and no one would be surprised if they’ve tied the knot and have a kid on the way by the time Miranda turns 33 in April. “Miranda thinks pressing ahead with her divorce will give Evan all the encouragement he needs to propose” The model was already spotted wearing a ring on that finger last week, and…

After three years of marriage and two adorable little girls together, actress Drew Barrymore and her third husband, art dealer Will Kopelman, are headed for divorce and already living apart, according to friends. “They haven’t stopped arguing for months,” a source told Star magazine. “They hoped separating might fix their marriage, but as things haven’t improved, divorce is the only option that makes sense for them.” Friends say Drew’s extreme moods have been the final straw for Will, 37. Now Drew, 40, has reportedly contacted lawyers ahead of an impending split and custody battle for the couple’s daughters, Olive, three, and 18-month-old Frankie. “My whole world revolves around my children,” the actress has said.…

She’s barely aged a day since she first graced our screens on Neighbours all those years ago, and last week Kylie Minogue was looking fresh-faced on the streets of London. The Aussie pop star, 47, wore just a touch of black eyeliner and nude lipstick and put her hair up in a simple bun as she rugged up against the chilly autumn wind. We’re used to her glamorous outfits and dazzling on-stage costumes, but the singer opted for more relaxed attire, keeping warm with an oversized parka. Although she prefers to retain a natural look, the Kiss Me Once singer has admitted to dabbling in Botox in the past. “I’m definitely not one of those people who says, ‘You shouldn’t do this.’ Everyone individually can do what they want,” Kylie…

Emma Scodellaro has a confession: she can’t get enough of the Melbourne Cup. For 364 days a year, her eyes stay firmly on the prize of winning Fashions on the Field! And she’ll go to any lengths to get there, planning her outfit a year in advance and calling in accessories from across the globe. She’s even dedicated an entire room to trackside fashion in the home she shares with husband John, 49, and her three stepkids, twins Jorja and Ky, both 11, and Asha, eight, in the Melbourne suburb of Greenvale. “I have 100 dresses, 100 pairs of shoes, 80 hats, 150 pairs of gloves and 50 clutches,” beams Emma, 37, who runs the Facebook group “It’s all about the sash , where other Fashions on the Field devotees…

LEMON COCONUT MERINGUE CAKE SERVES 8 PREP 30 MINS + CHILLING PER SERVE 2900kJ COST 460g double sponge cake,unfilled (round)600ml thickened cream2 tbsp icing-sugarmixture¼ tsp coconut essencecup desiccated coconut,toasted1 cup lemon curd50g mini meringues (whiteand yellow)toasted coconut flakes, whitechocolate curls, to serve 1 Halve both sponge layers horizontally. You will only need three cake layers so keep the remaining layer (see tip). 2 In a small bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream, icing sugar and essence together until stiff peaks form. Set aside one-third cream mixture. Fold coconut through remaining cream. 3 Place one sponge cake layer, cut-side up, on a serving platter. Spread half curd over, then spread with half coconut whipped cream. Top with another sponge layer and repeat with curd and cream. Finish with a final…

MON CHINESE CHOW MEIN SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 15 MINS PER SERVE 1983kJ 2 tbsp peanut oil250g pork mince4 green onions, white part chopped,tips shredded2 garlic cloves, chopped2cm ginger, finely chopped2 tsp caster sugar1 red capsicum, finely sliced1 bunch buk choy, leaves and stemsseparated, thinly sliced2 tbsp oyster sauce1 tbsp light soy sauce1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine2 tsp sesame oil450g packet fresh thin hokkien noodlesbean sprouts, crushed roasted peanuts(see tip), to serve 1 In a wok or large frying pan, heat oil on high. Stir-fry pork mince, 3-4 minutes, breaking up lumps, until well browned. 2 Add white part of onion, garlic and ginger, stir-fry 1 minute. Mix in sugar, stir-fry 1 minute. Add capsicum and buk choy stems and stir-fry 1-2 minutes, until tender crisp. 3 In…

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If you’re after living proof of the healing power of dogs, look no further than this gorgeous ball of fluff, Sylar the Samoyed, who regularly visits nursing homes, hospitals and homes for the disabled to bring some light and love into their days. “Sylar is a very loving and special dog,” says owner Sarah proudly. “He loves visiting homes for the elderly and those with disabilities, and the people living in the homes just adore patting his big, fluffy white head!” Sylar isn’t without his boyish puppy ways though, and has at times gotten into a little bit of mischief! “Once, while we were visiting a nursing home, we lost him,” says Sarah with a nostalgic laugh. “We couldn’t find him anywhere, until he turned up on a patient’s bed…

AMANDA SAYS A cat comes through who’s passed and was with Alison for most of her life. Her name is Bugsy and she adored Alison. Then Puddi, who’s a living cat, comes through. She’d seen Bugsy around and wanted her to come through to Alison. Puddi tells me she’s 16 and is suffering from renal problems and is on a special diet and medicine. Puddi tells me that she’s still eating and drinking normally and that Alison does a special healing on her that helps a lot. Puddi then says she’s aware of the big move and is strong enough to cope. Alison’s dad, who says he died at 53 from a heart attack, comes through. ALISON SAYS I wanted to find out how Puddi was with us moving houses…

They made headlines for their “tacky” styling earlier this month and now Luke and Ebony Haythornthwaite are making waves for other reasons – they’ve lost 14kg between them! “Being on The Block is gruelling, so I had a feeling we’d lose weight – but not that much!” says Luke, 29, who lost 10kg. “I could feel more and more weight falling off me each week. It was crazy!” Meanwhile, Ebony dropped 4kg. “It felt good to lose the weight” says the 24-year-old. “I’m definitely not used to doing that much exercise at home” The intense physical labour, including walking up and down five storeys of stairs each day, helped them shed the kilos. “When you’re physically working on average 16 hours every day for three months, the weight starts falling…

For 93 years Qantas has flown millions of passengers around the world. But what really happens behind the scenes to ensure the smooth sailing of this iconic airline? For the first time ever, Nine’s new series Ready For Take-Off goes behind the restricted lines of the airport to find out what it takes to transport 160,000 passengers each day. Whether there’s drama on the tarmac or a crisis in the operations centre, nothing will be off limits. “We are privileged to see how this huge company works,” says Nine’s director of television Jonathon Summerhayes. “So much more goes on behind these scenes than we ever thought.” READY FOR TAKE-OFF SERIES PREMIERE, FRIDAY, OCT 30, 7.30PM, NINE…

Having the time of their lives! Giving Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey a run for their money, Bindi and her Dancing with the Stars partner Derek re-enacted the classic water lift scene from ’80s movie Dirty Dancing perfectly. “What an honour to pay homage to this iconic dance film,” Derek said on Instagram. Meanwhile, wildlife warrior Bindi, 17, gushed on social media, “I still can’t believe I’ve been given this opportunity.” Don’t look now, Dad! His dad Ben Affleck, 43, will play Batman in the new blockbuster Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice, but earlier this month, three-year-old Samuel chose to promote another mega superhero instead – Spider-Man. The tiny tot held tightly to his figurine during a day out with his mum Jennifer, 43, who couldn’t help but laugh.…

KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN With a sweet berry pucker that’s waiting to be kissed, Kourtney’s wasting no time getting back in the fashion saddle. With Scott out of the picture, the oldest Kardashian sister accentuates her curves in this stretchy tank dress from Ronny Kobo. Big windswept mane is very Mrs West, don’t you think? FRAN DRESCHER A luscious grape, this ripe deserves its own whine! Funny Fran downplays the usual heavy hair and makeup but still manages to maximise her assets in this squeezably sassy shift. A tad clingy but the gentle gathering and quirky off-the-shoulder styling is ultra-feminine and sweet. While they don’t offend, nude pumps are rather yesterday. JENNA DEWAN-TATUM Look what Channing gets to come home to! Wearing a scandalously revealing Zuhair Murad maxi, Jenna knows how to…

Die-hard Bachelor fans are calling on the show’s producers to make Richie its next star. And even Sam’s jumped on the bandwagon. “I think he’d be great,” she tells us. “Seriously, he should be next.” So, does Richie agree? “I haven’t given it much thought, to be honest,” he says. “But I’m very flattered.” Ladies, if you’re keen to apply, here’s a little advice from the man himself. “I’m picky,” he says. “It’s someone you’ll spend the rest of your life with – and I think everyone should be a little bit selfish when picking that person. It’s a big thing.”…

James Packer never stopped loving Jodhi Meares. He has three children with Erica Packer, then secretly dated her model mate Miranda Kerr, before playing out a grand love affair with US singer Mariah Carey on three continents. But it seems all the while he burned a torch for his first wife. There have been hints for months, but last week the billionaire could not have looked happier as he took Jodhi on a very public date, kissing and caressing her in front of stunned guests at a black-tie event. It now seems there’s little doubt that 13 years after they called it quits on their three-year marriage, James, 48, is back in a serious relationship with 44-year-old Jodhi, who looks equally smitten with the man she calls a “legend”. “I…

Distraught Khloe Kardashian barely left her ex Lamar Odom’s side as he fought for his life last week. Now E! News has confirmed they’ve called off their divorce, despite signing official papers in July, and will be giving their relationship one last shot. The Kardashian family lawyer Laura Wasser reportedly went before a judge last week and asked the court to withdraw the couple’s application. Shortly afterwards, a well-placed friend confirmed the news to Us Weekly. “This is a very delicate and difficult time for both Lamar and Khloe” the friend explained. “The most sensible thing to do at such a time is not make any big moves and put everything on hold. So that’s what she’s doing ” The 35-year-old former NBA champion, who split with the reality television…

As Glenda McElduff steps onto the competition stage in her skin-tight leotard, she can’t believe how far she’s come. Once tipping the scales at 110kg, Glenda spent most of her life feeling self-conscious when she’d perform in her beloved sport of physical culture. But after losing 40kg, the toned 46-year-old stands before her audience with pride. “Even as big as I was I’d still compete, but I didn’t shine,” says Glenda, who now weighs 70kg and is a size 12. “For the first time in forever I can stand on stage with the confidence to say, ‘Yeah, look at me and see what I can do!’” Diet overhaul At her heaviest, the mum-of-two admits she hated going out and only wore baggy clothes. However, it was watching her daughter Renee’s…

DEEP-FRIED SPICED CAULIFLOWER SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 10 MINS COST 1½ cups plain flour, plus½ cup extra½ cup cornflour1 tbsp curry powderpinch bicarbonate of soda2 cups cold soda water1 egg, lightly beatenvegetable oil, for deep frying1 medium (1.5kg) cauliflower,cut into medium florets1 cup Greek-style yoghurt¼ cup finely chopped mintleaves, plus extra, whole4 naan breadslime wedges, to serve 1 Sift flours, curry powder and soda into a medium bowl. Make a well in centre. Using a round-end knife or chopsticks, mix in combined soda water and egg until just combined but still quite lumpy. Place bowl in a larger bowl filled with iced water. 2 In a large heavy-based saucepan, heat oil on high until a cube of bread sizzles when added. 3 Dip cauliflower in batter. Deep-fry in…

BREAKFASTS 1 poached egg and 2 grilled tomatoes served on a slice of wholemeal toast (no spread). 5 strawberries, 15 raspberries and 50g blueberries topped with 120g low-fat plain yogurt, 1tsp crunchy oat cereal and 1tsp honey. Smoothie of 125g raspberries and blueberries, half a banana, 125g low-fat natural yogurt and 125ml skim milk, followed by 2 rice cakes. LUNCHES 2 slices wholemeal bread, 100g tuna in brine, 2tsp low-fat mayo and unlimited salad, plus 125g low-fat yoghurt and rockmelon. Half large can baked beans on 1 slice wholemeal toast (no spread), plus a bowl of fresh fruit salad. Medium jacket potato topped with 1 boiled egg, mashed with 2tsp low-fat mayo and unlimited salad. DINNERS 400g stir-fried vegetables and 1 tsp reduced-salt soy sauce, with 8 tbsp cooked brown…

Have you ever noticed that pets and toddlers have a lot in common? Irregular sleeping hours, a love of toys, the occasional fail in toilet training, and the biggest one of all – a lack of fear when it comes to crossing the road. Most experts agree that your pet’s mind is as developed as a human toddler’s. So when it comes to road safety, we need to treat them with as much care. There is no greater cause of serious injury to pets than motor vehicles – whether being hit by one or even falling out of one, it’s probably their most dangerous hazard. So what can you do? To start with, always walk your pet on a leash. This gives you control and removes the risk that unexpected…

Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Your inner strength is admirable, but the cosmos wants you to open up. Long-term goals need to be reassessed, so don’t hold it all in, especially if your partner or kids are involved. A gossipy catch-up should diffuse the tension, and by Saturday good news deserves a toast. There might even be a party in the works. Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 Ready to play therapist? People are being drawn to you like a beacon this month – just be sure you can keep a secret, particularly at work. For couples, these insightful stars may lift the lid on an underlying problem, while for singles, new connections might be almost instant. Wear something purple for luck. Capricorn DEC 23 –…

In real life, there is a 15-year age difference between actors Kate Winslet and Liam Hemsworth, who play lovers in The Dressmaker. But there was so much chemistry on set, they hardly noticed! “It didn’t really occur to me, and I didn’t feel uncomfortable or awkward at all ” says Kate. “He was the right person for the role ” Kate, 40, plays dressmaker Tilly, who returns home to seek revenge, while 25-year-old Liam plays kind local man Teddy, who steals her heart. What drew you to The Dressmaker ? It’s a predominantly female cast, which is great fun, and it was filmed in Australia. Also, it’s a comedy, which is different for me – it’s nice to do something funny. Oh, and…