Innholdsfortegnelse for 14 November 2016 i Woman's Day

In an office where royal watching is part of the job, Prince Harry has long been a favourite of the Woman’s Day team. I remember last year when our digital content manager Chloe asked if she could head down to the Opera House to see him – I said yes, of course, and the squeal of delight (and subsequent hyperventilating!) was hilarious. Something that high-pitched is normally reserved for dog shows! He’s a royal for everyone – and a heartthrob no matter what your views on the monarchy. So when it was brought to our attention that our favourite redhead has a new girlfriend who looks set to become his fiancee any day, I bought a huge box of Kleenex in case Chloe and the rest of the office were…

The fact Meghan is divorced has caused something of a stir in royal circles. She wed producer Trevor Engelson in 2011, after the pair had been dating for seven years, and they were married for two years before parting ways in May 2013. Trevor popped the question with a stunning white gold engagement ring – but when it’s Harry’s turn you can be sure he’ll raise the bar with an even more eye-catching sparkler!…

‘Seven execs are frothing at the prospect of employing Cass’ As the sun sets on his marriage, Today’s Karl Stefanovic is facing the prospect of watching as his estranged wife Cassandra Thorburn takes him on at his own game, with a controversial new role on rival TV show Sunrise. Karl always credited Cass with helping to make him one of our most successful TV stars, and it looks increasingly likely she will get revenge for him walking out on their marriage in the most damaging way possible. “Seven execs are frothing at the prospect of employing Cass,” confirms one network insider. “There have been conversations with execs at Seven, and they’re talking about giving her a pivotal role.” Valuable asset Cass, 45, spoke to talent manager Max Markson last week…

‘This has by far been the worst bunch of contestants’ It’s the hit reality show people dream of appearing on. But if you’re thinking of applying for the next season of The Block, you may want to think again. With this year’s show almost over, producers and tradies can’t wait to spill on the current batch of Blockheads, and say they’re the laziest and worst of all! “The contestants do absolutely nothing,” slams one angry tradie. “The only time they pick up a tool is when the cameras are rolling. The rest of the time they just tell us what to do. Sometimes we don’t see them at all.” Behaving badly But it was the contestants’ bad and at times offensive attitudes that’s caused some overworked and exhausted tradies to…

On paper she’s worth $680m, but insiders say Mariah’s spending has left her with little cash to spare. “It became very clear Mariah had financial issues – she spends like Michael Jackson, and she has burned through much of her own fortune,” James’s friend reveals of the star, who insiders say allowed James to pay for everything during their relationship. “That’s the main reason she’s demanding such an astronomical amount.”…

Andy & Bec I want her BACK! He shocked everyone by announcing he’d split from his girlfriend Rebecca Harding in August. Now Andy Lee’s doing everything in his power to win her back! The radio star, 35, made a play for his 25-year-old ex during Derby Day, pulling her to one side, grabbing her hand and whispering in her ear. Our source says, “Bec and Andy have always had great chemistry. They split because he has commitment issues – she wanted to take their relationship to the next level but he wasn’t ready. “They may have been dating for 18 months, but it was telling that they still weren’t living together. But he’s realised he made a mistake and has been desperate to win her back.” Friends say Andy has…

What a different a day makes! The Project host Carrie swapped her Spring Racing Carnival designer dress and high heels for activewear as she hit the park with her partner Chris Walker and their 19-month-old daughter Evie. The trio couldn’t have looked more content as Carrie and Evie hit the swings together, before Chris scooped up his gorgeous little girl and carried her home.…

Frown lines between your brows A deep wrinkle between the eyes is usually the sign of an expressive face, although Traditional Chinese medicine believes it could also indicate your liver is congested. If so, alcohol, fatty foods and food intolerances may be to blame. Load up on liver-loving foods like beetroot, carrot and spinach – they will help your body to cleanse and detoxify. Cracks in the corners of your mouth Painful sores and cracks in the corners of the mouth are commonly caused by a deficiency in vitamin B. Vegans and vegetarians are most at risk because dairy foods, meat, fish and eggs are the best dietary sources of B vitamins. If you do eat these foods, ask your GP for a blood test to check whether you’re deficient,…

Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Say “hello” to the more organised you. Clear-outs at home should be productive, while at work planning sessions may leave you feeling excited. With Venus amplifying that chatty streak, a social weekend looks likely, but don’t overdo the spending. If the shopping bug bites, go armed with a list! Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 Look out, world: that mischievous side of yours is ready to break free. Clear your inbox and tie up loose ends while you can, as Saturday’s extroverted stars will open the floodgates. A money-making idea that’s been stuck in first gear could crank up speed, or a timely windfall may appear. Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 You’re normally so practical, but as Venus bursts into your zone beautiful…

Like her character on The Wrong Girl, Aussie actress Kerry Armstrong isn’t afraid to admit she’s dabbled in a few procedures to fight the signs of ageing. “I’ve tried some ‘freshening-up stuff ’ but it never felt right and in the last year I just couldn’t be bothered,” admits Kerry, who is happy to age naturally. “It’s liberating and slightly kickarse getting wrinklier. Very sexy.” On filming the hilarious scene in The Wrong Girl where her character Mimi – an over-emotional, slightly controlling mum – gets Botox, Kerry can’t help but laugh. “Anna, our makeup supervisor, had applied a cream to freeze my wrinkles, but it didn’t work!” she explains. Kerry’s cosmetic confessions come a year after her best friend of 30 years, actress Rebecca Gibney, admitted she too had…

Where did the idea for the show come from? I’ve always thought the best of our house designs from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s needed to be seen on TV and I talked the ABC into making it happen! How many homes did you visit and where were they? We started in Palm Springs, California, then London, Perth, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Wagga and Sydney. There are 16 houses featured. Did you have a favourite? Hills House in Sydney was designed for a nudist in the ’60s and it’s essentially a glass box. It overlooks the bush, and it’s the sort of house most of us would move into in a flash. What do you hope viewers take away from the series? That we can do better in the way…

He’s a royal and she’s a TV star, but Harry and Meghan have loads in common! Humanitarian Meghan vows to “focus less on glass slippers and more on pushing through glass ceilings.” Harry often speaks of how his mum Princess Diana inspired his charity work, and Meghan was similarly influenced by her own mum and dad. “My parents came from little so they made a choice to give a lot,” she says.…

‘James decided their romance had become a sham, sexless or not’ No one was more surprised than Mariah Carey herself when it was revealed her nine-month engagement to Australian billionaire James Packer had come to a dramatic end. After Woman’s Day broke the news late last month that James had called time on the romance after 16 months together, the 46-year-old star was said to be left “blindsided” and “devastated”. Until that point, Mariah – who hadn’t spoken to her fiance in weeks – thought she and James were simply taking a break and “trying to work things out”. But insiders say James was done with the high-profile relationship after a reported row that erupted while the pair were holidaying in Greece in late September. Propping up her budget Amid…

Newly slimmed down, Fifi Box showed off her incredible new figure on Derby Day at Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse last weekend. The 39-year-old radio star proudly flaunted the results of her recent 15kg weight loss, wearing a custom-made, formfitting Cappellazzo Couture gown, which highlighted her shrinking waistline. It wasn’t just photographers who couldn’t take their eyes off her – the gentlemen were fixated, too, with one dapper lad seen getting flirty. “She looked a million bucks,” reveals one racegoer. “I had to look twice. I couldn’t believe it was her. She looked amazing.” Spring in her step But no one is more impressed by the transformation than Fifi herself, who looks to have dropped several dress sizes. A self-described sugar addict and yoyo dieter, Fifi lost 15kg last year thanks to…

GO THE DISTANCE To make perfume last longer, mist it on your elbow and knee creases as the heat will draw out the scent. Or spritz on your stomach and ribs – as your body warms up so will your fragrance. Also, try spritzing some on your hair brush – hair holds scents for longer. YOU WEAR ELIZABETH TAYLOR WHITE DIAMONDS This classic celeb perfume has notes of bergamot, neroli, orange and patchouli that blend together for a seductive musky floral scent – it's hard not to love. Update to a modern musk with these creamy but subtly sexier versions... YOU WEAR DIOR J’ADORE A super-feminine and elegant fragrance, this floral drop is made from rose essence and a base note of vanilla. If this is your go-to, try one…

24 HRS TO A FLAT TUMMY! With a few simple tweaks, you can feel lighter – and less bloated – overnight… 7AM Pop a probiotic first thing to boost your digestion and replenish good gut bacteria. 8AM Opt for oats for brekkie to get your daily dose of fibre and keep you full till lunchtime. 12PM Choose a balanced meal of lean protein and healthy fats. Try a chicken and avocado wrap, or a brown rice and tuna salad. 3PM Swap your afternoon cup of coffee for a peppermint tea to help reduce gas. 5PM Squeeze in a workout after work to get your body and bowels moving. 7PM Eat dinner at least two hours before bed to allow time for digestion. Avoid carbs and opt for lean meat or…

It was one clue after the next last week as news of Prince Harry’s secret romance with American actress Meghan Markle finally went public. Now, after sources reveal the couple have been dating since May, Woman’s Day has learned they have already taken their romance to the next level. Royal insiders confirm Prince Harry and the Suits actress have made the ultimate commitment to one another, and are planning an extravagant royal wedding to take place next year. The news comes as sources say besotted Harry, 32, is planning a romantic proposal any day, and it follows reports that 35-year-old Meghan already has the tick of approval from Harry’s brother Prince William, and his ever-protective sister-in-law the Duchess of Cambridge. When news of the couple’s relationship broke, Harry was said…

As is tradition in the royal family, Meghan will soon make her first public appearance alongside Harry as his princess-in-waiting. Like his mum Princess Diana and sister-in-law Kate, she’ll be expected to join him for their first joint interview soon after. Insiders are confident Meghan will wow the British public with her glamorous style and well-spoken demeanour. “She loves the thought of becoming a royal and won’t be fazed about being in the spotlight,” says our source. “She’s very classy and certainly won’t let anyone down. She’ll give Kate a run for her money!”…

With rumours rife that Karl’s already dating, the Today king was spotted leaving a Sydney pub within minutes of Fiona Falkiner. The Biggest Loser star emerged from the Dolphin Hotel just minutes before Karl, with both reportedly looking awkward as they slunk out. The sighting came after it was revealed that Karl was believed to be dating a blonde. But Fiona’s not the only blonde he’s been linked to! Sources say he has been flirting up a storm with Today’s US correspondent Laura Turner, who he’ll be joining in the US to cover the election this week.…

It’s believed James’s newly hired business manager Tommy Davis, a former Church of Scientology spokesperson, may have helped open his eyes to his fiancee’s extravagant ways. It’s alleged Tommy – who was employed to help advise the billionaire and manage his astounding fortune – told James to stop giving in to Mariah’s demands, which during their relationship included a personal yacht, $100,000 worth of exotic flowers each month, and $30,000 bottles of champagne. The request didn’t go down well with the singer’s manager Stella Bulochnikov, 49, who is notoriously hard to deal with. “Mariah’s manager Stella clashed with Tommy, and she demanded to know what was going on,” an insider tells. It’s been reported James himself “can’t stand” Stella.…

With Mariah given full control over editing her reality program Mariah’s World, James is said to be terrified about what secrets she could spill. Network executives say the program is ripe for cutting, allowing Mariah to portray her ex just how she wishes. While James was reluctant to take part, Mariah revealed in August, “Yes, he’s part of the series,” adding he’d been “very good in allowing some moments” of their life to be filmed.…

‘So many people have said “Oh Pixie, you must miss that life,” but I don’t’ Once one of Australia’s richest women, and now a struggling old-age pensioner, Pixie Skase cut a demure figure amid last week’s colourful Melbourne Cup racegoers. Perhaps she was hoping a bit of a flutter on the horses might improve her current financial circumstances. “Pixie has to get by on a very small budget – she’s basically broke,” a long-term friend tells. “Her life’s nothing like the old days, when we’d all be drowning in French champagne.” Renowned in the ’80s as one of Australia’s most flamboyant hostesses with the mostest, Pixie – now 76 – spent money like it was going out of style. She shelled out half a million dollars for her husband Christopher…

‘I’ve lost more weight than my whole body weighs today’ Like so many young Aussie women, Elle Goodall loved to indulge her appetite for fast food. “I went to our local Macca’s so often the staff knew my name and order by heart,” she admits. It was only when she tipped the scales at a staggering 184kg that the admin officer from Mount Isa, Qld, realised she had to take drastic action to turn her life around. Junk-food junkie “I never really had a sweet tooth. It was always savoury foods I had a problem with,” Elle, 28, explains, confessing she would often eat breakfast, lunch and dinner at her favourite fast food restaurant. “I lived for McDonald’s, and could easily eat three large meals in one sitting,” she remembers.…

CHILLI PRAWN, POTATO & ZUCCHINI SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 10 MINS PER SERVE 2480kJ COST •  500g baby new potatoes• 500g zucchini, thinly sliced• 1 red capsicum, seeded, quartered• 1 tbsp olive oil• 20g butter• 2 garlic cloves, crushed• 1kg large green prawns, peeled, deveined, tails on•  ½ cup egg mayonnaise• 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce• finely grated zest, juice 1 lime• 1 bunch rocket 1 Place potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to boil on high. Reduce heat and simmer 12-15 minutes, until tender. Drain and set aside to cool. 2 Preheat a chargrill pan on high. Spray zucchini and capsicum with olive oil. Chargrill in batches, 1-2 minutes each side, until tender and grill marks appear. Set aside. Repeat with potatoes. 3 In a frying pan, heat oil and…

BTW Next time you head to the beach, take a refillable spray bottle (the kind you find in the supermarket or dollar stores) and fill up with sea water to make your own free, all-natural salt water hair texture spray! ASK THE BEAUTY EXPERT Q I’m keen to start using natural skincare. What should I look for in a product to make sure it’s genuine? Annette, Tas A “There are two stand-out things you need to look for. Firstly, do your research. If a brand claims to be all-natural but includes ingredients that are more scientific-sounding than Mother Nature intended, be wary. Secondly, check the use-by date as some ‘natural’ skincare brands don’t use preservatives, so you might open a product and find it’s gone rancid.” BEAUTY…

1 VINTAGE STORAGE DIFFICULTY EASY TIME 1 HOUR + DRYING Use various sizes of paint tins as attractive storage containers by giving them the vintage touch. We sourced a few old-fashioned tin labels from an internet image search and printed each one to size. To complete the pots, spray the top and bottom rim with gold metallic spray paint* , as well as the inside of the tin. Wait for the paint to dry then decoupage the labels onto the tins with glue. 2 ICE BUCKET DIFFICULTY MEDIUM TIME 2 HOURS + DRYING Upcycle a 5L paint tin into an ice bucket. Spray the tin and its lid inside and out with gold metallic spray paint* . Apply several coats to achieve a solid colour, allowing each coat to dry.…

AMANDA SAYS Jesse tells me he has passed over and is happy on the other side. He says he first belonged to Diana’s father, and that he had been with Diana for about seven years before he passed. Jesse has a very cheeky personality and loved his food. If he ever wanted something he would scratch at the door, but towards the end Jesse’s back legs gave way on him and he developed paralysis. A big ginger cat named Ginger comes through – he belonged to Diana’s parents, who both come through too and bring with them a grandmother’s corgi. There are seven dogs on the other side in all, some of which Diana used to walk. Jesse knows Diana has now adopted a kitten from a shelter and he…

tv THE SECRET DAUGHTER They say the truth will set you free, but will this be the case for Billie (Jessica Mauboy) in the season finale of the Seven hit drama? As she struggles with her sense of belonging to the Norton family, Susan (Rachel Gordon) is determined to get a clean break from the clan and avoid any legal fallout from the DNA scandal. Meanwhile, Billie is forced to take centrestage when the headliner at Jack’s Bar pulls out. Jamie (Matt Levett) encourages her to quash any self-doubt – but his kindness backfires as Billie’s feelings grow even stronger for him. After all, he’s dating her best friend Layla (Bonnie Sveen). Monday, November 7, 8.40pm, Seven dvd MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES Zac Efron and Adam Devine channel…

Why did you apply for First Dates ? I’ve tried to meet a nice, decent guy. After having absolutely no luck, I thought, “What the heck?” and filled in the form for fun, never expecting a reply. Why are you single? It might be the fact that I’m too open about my dating life when I first meet someone. I also put myself down all the time. How many dates have you been on? I went on a dating spree at one point and reached 50. Not one of the guys paid and I never heard back from any of them. Have you tried online dating? I’ve tried every website you could imagine! I paid all this money to eHarmony but they couldn’t find me a match…

NATALIE BASSINGTHWAIGHTE Beach buddies! Nat runs kids’ clothing label Chi Khi, so it’s no wonder her daughter Harper is growing into such a stylish little girl! Dressed in cool summer gear, the six-year-old chose perfect accessories for the beach – a bucket and spade – to join her brother Hendrix, three, and dad Cameron on the sand. SANDRA BULLOCK Happy families Sandra and her boyfriend Bryan Randall were every bit the doting family as they took her kids Louis, six, and Laila, four, to school. Rumour has it the pair are set to tie the knot at Christmas! JACK NICHOLSON Wakey wakey, sleepy head! Jack struggled to keep his eyes open court side at an LA Lakers game. At one point the actor, 79, even nodded off while still clutching…