Innholdsfortegnelse for 7 March 2016 i Woman's Day

Have you ever noticed when you’re looking for something, you will invariably see that thing everywhere you turn? Like when you’re looking for a certain type of car and suddenly you see nothing but that car popping up all over the place? Well, I’ve been thinking lately that the most beautiful surprises in life come when you’re not looking for anything! Take Weekend Today co-host Deborah Knight. At 43, happily married with two children she struggled to have through IVF (Darcy, seven, and Elsa, five), babies were the last thing on her mind. In fact, Deb thought she was in early menopause – not pregnant – when she received the news! Now her family are in the most joyous time of their lives after the arrival of baby girl Audrey…

‘I just feel I can never be completely happy again’ For months, actress Ada Nicodemou has been determined not to let the world see her heartache, hiding the fact that she split from her restaurateur husband Chrys Xipolitas back in November when he moved out of their home. Now, a close family friend says both of them are “relieved” the news of their break-up is finally out in the open, after neither wanted to admit it was over. The couple struggled to process their grief after their son Harrison was delivered stillborn at eight months in 2014. “It all started going wrong around the one-year anniversary of Harrison’s passing in August,” reveals the close family friend. “Chrys went into a Sydney clinic for six weeks because he hadn’t dealt with…

She’s spent the past 18 months travelling the world with her Moroccan lover, so it’s no surprise Paul Hogan’s ex-wife Linda Kozlowski is feeling a little deflated after returning home to LA. The 58-year-old Crocodile Dundee star appeared tired and glum on a solo stroll around Venice Beach, where she’s residing after the travel agency she set up ran into financial trouble. Hogan family insiders worry Linda is struggling to deal with her and Paul’s only son Chance. The troubled teen, 17, has been living with his dad since 2013, but has been seeing more of his mum since her return to LA. He’s made headlines in the past year, after being caught smoking what appeared to be a bong on the balcony of Paul’s home. “He’s still smoking on…

Monday CHICKEN, BEETROOT & HALOUMI SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 5 MINS PER SERVE 2036kJ 150g green beans, trimmed 450g can baby beetroot, drained, halved 1 cup shredded barbecued chicken 60g baby spinach leaves 180g packet haloumi, sliced 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar crusty bread, to serve 1 Place beans in a microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high (100%) 1 minute. Rinse under cold water and drain well. 2 In a large salad bowl, combine beetroot, beans, chicken and spinach leaves. 3 Heat a large frying pan on high. Brush haloumi with oil and season. Cook 1-2 minutes each side until golden. 4 Top salad with…

Q In November 2013 I moved into my daughter’s home. Every time I’ve moved in the past the removalists have taken at least one of my containers. This time the box taken had my family tree research work of 36 years. Can you see who has the box and how I could get it back? Name withheld The removalists did not take your container this time. I feel that it’s been stored in the corner of a garage or shed, and the contents have not been touched since. It will turn up, I keep sensing it’s in your possession. Q I am a single mum with a beautiful baby girl I love very much. Do you see her father being in her life? Will I meet someone in…

‘Fertility doctors and experts said it would never happen naturally’ Deb Knight has the sort of face that lights up a room, even early in the morning without a scrap of makeup and after a night of broken sleep, courtesy of cute Audrey Olive Joan Dunbar – who clearly agrees Mum doesn’t need her beauty rest! “The kids adore her and call her The Googs,” laughs Deb, who has just finished sending Darcy, seven, and Elsa, five, to primary school with their sleep-deprived dad Lindsay, while Audrey takes an all-too-short nap. Though she was beautifully named after Deb’s two grandmothers and Lindsay’s mum, it looks like her sweet nickname will stick if her doting siblings have their way. “I had Audrey on the Saturday night and Elsa started kindy on…

‘My career was his masterpiece, his song, his symphony’ Celine Dion brought a Las Vegas audience to tears, bravely returning to the stage for the first time since losing husband Rene Angelil to throat cancer in January. “I understood that my career was in a way his masterpiece, his song, his symphony ” the 47-year-old shared as she stood bravely at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. “The idea of leaving it unfinished would have hurt him terribly.” Though she was unable to hide her grief and broke down several times during the concert, the crowd buoyed her with a standing ovation to show their support. Paying tribute to her late husband, who passed away at 73, the singer told the crowd she knows he’s looking down on her and their…

Shopping for their home! They were seen shopping for homewares recently, and insiders say wedding rings could be the next big purchase for Sandra Bullock and her boyfriend Bryan Randall, following his move into the actress’s Los Angeles home. A source confirmed the news last week, eight months after the couple began dating. “Bryan has officially moved in. He still has his home as well, but lives with Sandra full-time,” the insider told E! News. “They’ve been spending most of their time together.” The actress, 51, is thrilled that Bryan has bonded with her kids – Louis, six, and Laila, three. “Bryan treats Sandra’s children like his own. He really is a great father figure. Sandra is the happiest she’s ever been.” In other happy news for Sandra, friends say…

She has a history of hooking up with the hired help, so when Heidi Klum stepped out for a day of shopping with her daughters in California last week, all eyes were on her newest staff member. The hunky addition to Heidi’s security team bears a striking resemblance to her former bodyguard Martin Kirsten, with whom she denied having an affair, but went on to date in the months following her January 2012 split with ex-husband Seal, 53. With yet another buff staffer on board, fans are speculating this could be history repeating itself. Heidi, 42, dated Martin for 18 months from September 2012 and the model, who shares four children with Seal, said at the time she liked that Martin made her and the kids feel safe. “That’s one…

He’s renowned for his playboy ways, but when it comes to matters of the heart, there’s one woman who has Leonardo DiCaprio wrapped around her little finger – his mum Irmelin. Last week, the 41-year-old actor paid tribute to his number-one fan in a touching acceptance speech that made women the world over swoon. “There’s one person I have to thank. I would not be standing up here if it wasn’t for this person,” Leo told the crowd. “I didn’t grow up in a life of privilege. I grew up in a very rough neighbourhood in East Los Angeles. This woman drove me three hours a day to a different school to show me a different opportunity.” Gazing down at Irmelin, Leo continued: “It’s her birthday today. Mum, happy birthday.…

1 JUST ADD CUCUMBER Keep your teeth super white by switching your morning coffee for a glass of cucumber-infused water. Unlike its lemon stablemate, its low acid level won’t erode enamel, plus it’s colourless so it won’t stain. “Coffee and tea – and red wine – contribute to staining and darkening,” explains Dr Michael Cai, from Pitt Street Dental Centre. “So stick with cucumber water to avoid that.” 2 CREATE AN ILLUSION Deflect attention from yellow staining with a swipe of cool, blue-based lipstick rather than coral, orange or brown tones. Berry shades are the best bet. Also, switch matte formulas for high shine, glossy lippies that contain light-reflecting pigments to instantly brighten the look of your teeth. Rimmel The Only 1 Lipstick in Listen Up $15.95 3 OPEN THE…

How to: CONTOUR WITH CREAM PRODUCTS STILL ADORE THE SCULPTED EFFECT AND THE SLIMMING, ULTRA-FLATTERING WAYS? YEP, CONTOURING WILL ALWAYS BE IN START HERE: Moisturise your face, then apply a light layer of foundation – you need to allow room to build product on top of your base as you move through the necessary steps. 1. Using a contouring and highlighting palette, begin by tapping a little highlighter under each eye in an inverted triangle shape to mimic the way light naturally reflects on your face. 2. Add a little highlighter to the middle of your forehead in an inverted triangle shape, with the point between your eyes. Continue highlighting from that point down the length of your nose, then highlight along your jawline. 3. Add the darker contour shade…

‘He had these nicknames… We wind each other up’ He’s the My Kitchen Rules straight-talking judge viewers love. And when new guest judge Rachel Khoo arrived in Australia to film MKR earlier this year, cheeky Irish chef Colin Fassnidge leapt at the opportunity to take the British stunner out for a few drinks to celebrate. But what started as a bit of harmless fun quickly turned into an evening they would both regret. “I could get in big trouble for this,” 42-year-old Colin told Nova’s Fitzy & Wippa during the on-air confession, as he detailed their wild night out at a topless bar in Cairns. “When Rachel started we had to get different planes, different hotels. We weren’t allowed to be seen together because it was a big surprise. We…

As model and TV presenter Kyly Clarke stepped out last week, her wrinkle-free forehead, full cheeks, smooth undereye and plump lips begged the question: has the 34-year-old treated herself to a few cosmetic touch-ups? According to Dr Nasser from Sydney’s Verve Cosmetic Clinic, Kyly’s post-baby weight loss means she’s “lost the youthful fullness to her face”. And while she doesn’t believe the wife of cricketer Michael Clarke has undergone any surgical procedures, she does appear to have possibly had some other treatments.…

There was Kim’s infamous sex tape, Scott’s addiction battles, Lamar’s infidelity… but it’s Kanye who’s shamed the Kardashian family. After two weeks of bizarre behaviour from the 38-year-old rapper, friends say Kim is ready to call it quits on her marriage, and her mum Kris Jenner, 60, is urging her to pull the plug now. “Kim tried hard to save the marriage, but it’s become unbearable” an insider tells Star. “Kris finally told her Kanye was ruining their brand and draining their money – and she should end it as soon as possible. I believe Kim’s already spoken to divorce attorneys.” Kim, 35, was said to be embarrassed when Kanye launched into a full-blown Twitter rant recently, in which he referred to himself as “the greatest living artist” and revealed…

‘Dating has been a lot harder than I thought it would be’ ‘Ian was worried he’d ultimately get hurt… He wants to settle down’ By his own admission, Ian Thorpe says he has no idea about dating, and it appears his first great public love affair is already over. “We were all really happy for him when he fell in love with Ryan, but everyone did have their reservations about the relationship,” Ian’s mate explains. “Ryan is really popular on the scene and a bit of a boy about town.” Sources say the five-time Olympic gold medallist called time on the romance with law student and model Ryan Channing when photos of them hit newsstands. “They split the day after news of the relationship ended up in the newspapers,” confirms…

Words: Jackie Brygel. ‘I feel so lucky to be alive and well. Every day really is a gift’ Bambi Smyth still shakes her head in disbelief as she looks back on the worst 12 months of her life – a year in which her world fell apart not once or twice, but three devastating times. In a truly extraordinary turn of events, the successful 56-year-old Melbourne-based author was diagnosed with a brain tumour and unrelated breast cancer in the space of four months. Then, just as Bambi thought she’d made it through the worst, her fiance and partner of four years dropped the bombshell that he wanted to go his own way. Yet, as Bambi reflects with a wry smile, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. They say things…

ROAST CHICKEN WITH RICE SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS + RESTING COOK 1½ HOURS PER SERVE 4383kJ COST 1.5kg chicken, trimmed,wiped ½ lemon 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground paprika RICE SALAD 1½ cups short grain brownrice, rinsed 1½ cups baby kale leaves 1 red capsicum, seeded,finely chopped ½ x 400g punnet heirloomcherry tomatoes, halved ½ bunch parsley, leaveschopped 1/3 cup cashews 1/3 cup currants ¼ cup sunflower seeds 2 green onions,finely sliced ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 Preheat oven to hot, 200°C. 2 Place chicken in a baking dish. Insert lemon in cavity and rub with combined olive oil, coriander, cumin and paprika. Season. 3 Roast chicken 1½ hours, turning…

ASK THE EXPERT Q Help! Why is my hair falling out? Maz, NSW A “Genetics and hormone imbalances are contributors to hair loss in women. Other factors such as poor nutrition, stress or an underlying medical condition also play major roles,” explains Evolis hair scientist Joseph. “In early stages some topical treatments may be effective, but also treat it by starting a healthy hair routine. Use a shampoo and conditioner for your specific hair type, and incorporate a weekly mask. Also, reduce stress and eat a balanced diet.” DIARY DATE MARCH 1-30 A third of cancers can be prevented by working out and living a healthy lifestyle. The Cancer Council is challenging you to run, ride or swim all the kilometres you can this March to…

AUSSIE FILM MAGIC Starring Kate Winslet and Liam Hemsworth, the highly acclaimed The Dressmaker is a bittersweet Australian comedy-drama about a glamorous woman returning to her rural town to right her wrongs. Available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital from February 25. THE SECRET’S ON EVERYONE’S LIPS Give your dry skin and chapped lips the heave-ho! Qsilica’s award winning RESCUE Paw Paw Ointment helps you say “good-bye dry” with a formula that’s 100% natural, including Shea butter, soothing Calendula and absolutely no petrochemicals. RRP $8.95. Visit qsilica.com.au INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS TREATS The new Sara Lee Incredibly range is incredibly easy to justify, making the world of everyday just that little bit yummier, with new crunchy cheesecakes, gooey lava puddings and creamy dessert ice creams. Visit saralee.com.au DISNEY HEROES If you’re a fan…

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Dressed to err… impress? Isla Fisher, 40, did not look impressed with her husband Sacha Baron Cohen’s choice of outfit at the UK premiere of their movie Grimsby (out here on March 10). The funnyman, 44, dressed in character as the movie’s star, Nobby. Howzat! A gaggle of famous faces – including Kris Smith, Lauren Phillips (left), Johnny Ruffo, Carrie Bickmore (centre) and Gary Sweet (right) – put their ball skills to the test at the annual Celebrity 20Twenty match in Melbourne last week. “Cracking day,” Kris, 37, tweeted. Get your pout out! Not only did Adele, 27, take a selfie with Ellen DeGeneres, 58, the British singer even recorded a new voicemail for her using lyrics from her latest hit Hello. Coff ee date Decked out in Uggs and…

With a heart of gold and a personality to match, it’s hard to believe First Dates contestant Kris Farmer has been single for more than a decade. But after losing her husband to melanoma when she was just 24, the 37-year-old mother-of-two has struggled to imagine life with anyone else. “I met my beautiful husband at quite a young age and fell in love very quickly – it was just go, go, go. It really was love at first sight as they say,” recalls Kris. Their children were only one and two years old when he was diagnosed with melanoma, eventually losing his fight after 16 months. “He was the love of my life,” Kris says tearfully. Now, after 13 years of putting her children first, she is finally ready…

Aussie singer Casey Donovan can’t wait to get back on stage for the smash musical We Will Rock You, based on the songs of Queen. The Australian Idol winner-turned-theatre actress heads an all-star cast in the role of Killer Queen, joining up with Gareth Keegan (Jersey Boys), ’80s rocker Brian Mannix, and Erin Clare (Heathers). “Killer Queen is an amazing role – I am pretty happy with that,” says the 27-year-old. With workshops starting in Melbourne next week and rehearsals in Sydney in a month, Casey says “there is a little time to wait, but it won’t be long before the real fun starts!” The show tells the story of two futuristic youngsters who rebel against society, and will kick off in Sydney on April 28, with Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth…

AMANDA SAYS Dwayne tells me that he only passed over about six months ago. Two other living birds push into the reading. They are cockatiels and their names are Gidget and Milly. Gidget is very strong and Milly is very quiet. Gidget tells me she’s only pushing into this reading to annoy Dwayne as they never got on and squabbled a lot! Gidget tells me that she was given to Raquel. Dwayne tells me that he often played dumb but was very smart. He would talk to Raquel and she’d tell everyone how smart he was, then he wouldn’t utter a word for other people. Dwayne wasn’t dumb but he was rather arrogant. He tells me Raquel and her family had him since he was a baby, and he was…

Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 Feel the change in the air? Autumn’s proactive stars could trigger a reappraisal – not only of your job but of your looks, living arrangements and goals. Next week’s eclipse will fire the starter’s gun, but for now, redirect excess energy into a fitness kick. The results could be dramatic. Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Finding it difficult to stay focused? Work may take a back seat as health or personal problems soak up all your attention, but the cosmos is demanding you look deeper within. With your moods fluctuating, don’t overstretch yourself. Unwind with twilight walks, yoga or weekends away. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 As your imagination soars you’ll bubble with ideas. Write them down: dreams that…

Julia’s little thrillseekers! It was an adventure-filled day for Julia, 48, and her kids Henry, eight, and twins Hazel and Phinnaeus, 11, as they hit up Disneyland for some serious family fun. They even braved the theme park’s scariest rollercoaster rides! Just what the Dr Phil ordered We’re used to seeing him in a suit but TV’s Dr Phil, aka Phil McGraw, 65, donned his bikie gear as he set off to the supermarket on his Harley Davidson to stock up on Fruit Roll-Ups. Seems the doc has a sweet tooth! Kim’s face fixation Reality TV star Kim has taken self-promotion to a whole new level. The 35-year-old mother-of-two was spotted in Malibu wearing a leather jacket with a picture of her own face printed on it! Drunk in love…