Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 2, 2021 i Woman's Day

Anyone who spent even the shortest amount of time in my company in 2020 will know I’m officially obsessed with Schitt’s Creek! If you haven’t watched it, that’s your holiday sorted, and if you have, then I know you’ll love Australia’s very own Moira Rose (p38) as much as I do. Sydney’s Sue Hollway shared her incredible collection of wigs with us for this issue, and told us about the amazing work she’s doing to give women in need confidence through the hairpieces she provides. Sue says choosing a wig to wear each day is like deciding on a pair of shoes – some are for every day and others for special occasions. As we welcome the new year, here’s hoping we’ll be dressing up for special occasions much more…

HARRISON FORD & CALISTA FLOCKHART The Ally McBeal star and her husband of 10 years are said to be struggling over his refusal to give up flying light aircraft. “Harrison’s 78 and has had two plane crashes – along with several near misses – and Calista can’t live her life fretting about him any more just because he has an Evel Knievel fetish,” says a source. “She’s told him several times it’s her or the plane.” And after an outing in LA last week, it seems Calista, 56, might have made good on her promise, given that there was no ring on her wedding finger. “No one ever thought she’d actually leave him, especially given he’s nearing 80,” says the source. “But perhaps she really has had enough – the…

Aussie actress Rebecca Gibney has laid bare her impressive slimdown, after gaining weight in recent months. Taking to Instagram, the 56-year-old revealed she has dropped 5kg after changing her attitude to daily exercise and moderating her wine intake – all with a little help from hunky Bachelor star Sam Wood! “Don’t normally bare my stomach for anyone but I’m quite proud of the fact I’m slowly managing to ditch the muffin top,” the Packed To The Rafters star proudly wrote next to a before and after photo. “Yes it does involve limiting your wine intake... However it DOESN’T mean giving it up – it just means moderation – something I’m not great at but I’m learning,” she added. “I’m 5kg down and feeling great!” The esteemed actress then went on…

THE BURMESE RUBY TIARA Comprised of two of The Queen’s wedding gifts, rubies from Burma and diamonds from the Nizam of Hyderabad Tiara, this is one of two ruby tiaras owned by Her Majesty. THE GEORGE IV STATE DIADEM This diadem is a heavily symbolic piece, which is worn by the Queen to and from the State Opening of Parliament and official portraits. THE KING GEORGE VI SAPPHIRE TIARA The Queen’s father gave this to her as a wedding present in 1947. In 1963, she used the set to create the Modern Sapphire Tiara and Bracelet. THE GIRLS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND TIARA A committee for the girls of Great Britain and Ireland gave this tiara to Queen Mary as a wedding gift in 1893. She passed it on…

She’s long been a fixture on the Sydney social scene, but since dating Michael Pip Edwards has catapulted into the mainstream – and ensured even more exposure for her fashion business P E Nation. “She’s been obsessed with fame ever since she had a taste of it dating Ksubi founder Dan Single,” a friend tells Woman’s Day. “And when they broke up, it went away. Now she’s with Michael, she’s never had more exposure and she’s making the most of it.” Most recently, Pip, 40, accompanied Michael to an Order of Australia event where he was presented with the prestigious award for his contribution to sport – but it was the fashion designer who was the centre of attention. In one telling photo posted on social media, Pip stands in…

Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 This new year puts a firm focus on your relationship desires. If you’re single, draw a line in the sand under your last relationship and open yourself up to new love, if that’s something you want. If you’re in a tough relationship, it could be time to move on. If things are good between you and your beloved, they can get even better now. Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Are you ready for one of your most important years? Now is still a good time for you to hide yourself away from the crazy world out there, if that’s what you want to do. It’s the right time for you to meditate and contemplate what you’ve been through and what you want for…

New research done by University College London and King’s College London found that a specialised device can monitor depression and stress-associated conditions by analysing earwax. Cortisol, the stress hormone, is usually measured through blood or hair samples and analysed to give an indication of how much cortisol a person is producing. However, this new research found that earwax provides a more stable and reliable sample. The team behind the study are creating a company to bring their earwax sampling device to market, and hope that it could also be used to monitor diabetes.…

POSSIBLE TRIGGERS Specific foods can trigger migraines in some people, however it can be tricky to pinpoint exactly which ones cause a migraine attack. Research by the American Migraine Foundation found that the most commonly reported foods to trigger migraines are alcohol (33 per cent) and chocolate (22 per cent). Other common trigger foods include: • Cheese • Caffeine • Processed meat • Additives (like MSG) • Artificial sweeteners POSSIBLE PREVENTION Since migraines can be caused by a combination of factors, there’s no single way to prevent them. However, a 2014 study in the US found that a low-fat, plant-based diet containing the following foods is unlikely to contribute to migraine pain: • Rice • Cooked green, orange and yellow vegetables • Cooked or dried non-citrus fruits…

More than 200,000 Australians now call a retirement village home, where they’re taking advantage of group social activities, sports, gardens and restaurants, not to mention indoor heated pools and gyms in some of the more luxurious villages. But don’t confuse “retirement village” with “aged care”. Residents will tell you that far from needing full-time carers, they’re completely independent and having as much fun as they did as teenagers! Here’s what you need to know. MAKING THE MOVE Whether you’re a social butterfly or prefer your own space, retirement villages can cater to you. “As you get older, our home care services can provide a little or a lot of help so that you can continue to live independently,” reveals Uniting’s Jacqui Eadie. TIMING IT RIGHT In Australia, the average age…

ARIES March 21 – April 20 YOUR BEST MONTH TO MAKE A SAVINGS PLAN… The sooner you start, the less chance there is of 2021 playing havoc with your finances. The year is marked by Saturn/Uranus clashes, which could be as awkward as they sound. They’re hitting you in your wallet. Make plans in January to safeguard your finances against the unexpected. YOUR BEST MONTH TO GET COSMIC… With all the chaos in the air this year, you’d do well to join the throngs of people learning meditation, yoga, chanting and so on – if you haven’t already done so. Find your centre and stay zen in the eye of the storm. From mid-February through all of March in particular are good for this for you. If you’re already a…

ITT GIRL GIGI! GIGI HADID From being an IT girl on the catwalk to parading around the streets of New York looking like Cousin Itt from The Addams Family, the model takes her status very seriously. FANCY FEET! BEC JUDD The usually glamorous WAG cut some serious shapes around the court during an intense tennis session in Melbourne! SAM’S HEATING UP! SAM MAC We’re confident with the Seven star’s weather predicting skills, but we’re not sure what we’d do if we saw him arrive at a fire... or a shoot for the firefighters calendar! Step back in time... NINE STARS To mark 15 years of Today, Leila McKinnon posted this throwback of the original line-up in 2005 on Instagram, including Richard Wilkins, Tracy Grimshaw, Karl Stefanovic and Steve Jacobs. Guess…

What a rosy pair! Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall looked picture perfect while on a break in Scotland. Hold on tight! Weeks after breaking his back, Simon Cowell, with son Eric, six, is back on his bike... or in this case, his jetski. Stunning in silver A dazzling Delta Goodrem gave fans plenty to cheer about when she made a surprise appearance at a meet-and-greet in Sydney. Granny’s boy Family means everything to Lisa Curry, who took her precious one-month-old grandson Taj down to the water for a walk and a cuddle, too. She’s true blue! Grey’s Anatomy star Kate Walsh celebrated making Perth her new home by taking a dip at the beach. Surprise wedding! Australian swimming legend Grant Hackett married fiancee Sharlene Fletcher in a secret…

If Kate can’t work her magic on the Wales boys, they’re going to have to at least play nice when – or if – they both attend a society wedding in 2021. Harry and William’s mutual friend, British businessman Alexander Gilkes, recently announced his engagement to tennis legend Maria Sharapova, 33, describing himself as “a happy, happy boy”. But friends say fellow Eton schoolboy Alex, 41, won’t be so thrilled when he realises that if Wills and Harry can’t mend fences, one of them will refuse to attend. “Alex is close with both of them and won’t be able to invite just one,” says a source, adding that Alex attended both brothers’ weddings. “It’s going to be tough on him, and he’s hoping the brothers can sort themselves out before…

In yet another shock move from Seven, the TV network has announced it has swept up iconic dancing reality show Dancing With The Stars from Ten. Just weeks after it was announced Ten would not return to the dancefloor in 2021, Seven – who has already scooped up The Voice and Farmer Wants A Wife from competing networks – last week revealed it would be adding an All Stars version of DWTS to its 2021 slate. The network is said to be inviting Aussie celebs who have stormed the dancefloor in past seasons to get their dancing shoes on once more – and in what appears be a thinly veiled dig at Ten, we’re told it will only feature talent who appeared on its own version of the show, which…

Anne, Princess Royal For her first marriage, to Mark Phillips in 1973, Anne was given a three-stone sapphire and diamond ring. In 1992, her second husband Timothy Laurence gave the royal a cabochon sapphire surrounded by three small diamonds on each side. Diana, Princess of Wales & Kate, Duchess of Cambridge The most famous royal engagement ring ever, Diana picked out the ring, a 12-carat Ceylon sapphire and 14 solitaire diamonds set in yellow gold, from a Garrard catalogue. It was left to Harry and William and given to Kate when she became engaged to William. Eugenie, Princess of York In a change of pace for the royals, Princess Eugenie had a hand in designing her own ring. She and her then-fiance Jack Brooksbank decided on a pink padparadscha sapphire…

Just in time for the festive season, music legend Jimmy Barnes has welcomed a new addition to the family band – a little drummer boy born to talented son Jackie and his stunning wife Stephanie. Cute Kai James Barnes entered the world surprisingly peacefully – given his gravel-voiced grandad – despite presenting back to front and putting his poor mother through almost 12 hours of labour. “It was a long day,” beams talented drummer, songwriter and sports fanatic Jackie, 34, gently cradling his tiny son in giant hands. “But Kai was calm most of the time and so was Steph.” Less serene were the couple’s delighted daughters Isabella, seven, and Zoey, four, who couldn’t wait to become big sisters to the new addition. “They were so excited,” smiles Stephanie, 34,…

Renee’s heartache AMANDA SAYS Carina comes through as very sweet. I thought she was much older because of her energy but she tells me she’s only about one year old. Carina tells me she has been with her mum since she was a kitten and she now has a big health issue. Carina shows me her bladder area, which is constantly infected. This causes her so much discomfort, and it happened just after she was desexed. This infection causes her whole body to feel very unwell and this makes her miserable as it happens often. Carina thanks her mum for trying so many different things to make her better. I see that this is now causing her renal area a few problems. Another cat comes through – he tells me…

The start of 2021 has a message – don’t get too comfortable because the wheels are still spinning! We’re all still feeling the eclipses of November and December 2020, and the recent moves of mighty planets Jupiter and Saturn into Aquarius. Plus, of course, we’re all still in recovery from the events of last year, which affected everyone on the planet. We sense that life’s changing, even if we’re not quite sure how. Hopefully we’re moving away from the nightmare and pandemic that was 2020. Be grateful if you’re feeling excited – you should be – 2021’s a big year! Connecting with your Higher Self and the Divine through meditation, chanting and prayer will help this year, which is all about moving out of the restrictions we have experienced, as…

People that experience migraines know they can hit anytime, anywhere. But if you notice they’re more frequent or intense in summer, there are a few reasons why that could be happening. GP Dr Preeya Alexander explains... TRIGGERS About 20 per cent of people will experience a migraine in their lives – a type of headache that’s usually throbbing on one side of the head and is accompanied by symptoms such as nausea and sensitivity to light. “It’s [thought] that increased exposure to intense sunlight during summer months may trigger migraines,” says Dr Alexander. “Another theory is that warmer weather leads to sweating and dehydration, and it’s known that dehydration can act as a migraine trigger. When it’s warmer we tend to sweat more, and if we are active as well,…

VEGETABLE & HAM TARTS SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 15 MINS • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed, halved • 190g jar sun-dried tomato pesto • 250g shaved ham, sliced • 100g feta, crumbled • 2 cups frozen peas • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, shaved • 60g bag baby rocket leaves • balsamic glaze, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease and line two large oven trays with baking paper. 2 Place one sheet puff pastry on each tray. Spread evenly with pesto, leaving a 1cm edge. Sprinkle over ham and crumbled feta. 3 Bake 15 mins until pastry is crisp and golden brown. 4 Meanwhile, in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, blanch peas and asparagus 1 min. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Drain…

Amid the large and decadent Crown Jewels and thousands of privately owned pieces, the Lover’s Knot tiara is perhaps one of the British royal family’s most coveted pieces. Very rarely has a single piece of jewellery been worn by so many different members of the royal family, with most pieces becoming strongly associated with an individual royal wearer. Mostly recently, the tiara has become one of Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge’s favourite adornments, with the mother-of-three frequently opting for the historical headpiece for royal events, including Buckingham Palace’s diplomatic receptions. Interestingly, the tiara Kate wears today is said to have been recreated by Queen Mary in 1914 by the House of Garrard jewellers from some of her very own pearls and diamonds. According to reports, Mary modelled the tiara after…

After heading their separate ways almost a year ago, former power couple Michael and Kyly Clarke have done their best to stand their ground independently of each other. And while the cricket champion, 39, is enjoying his high-profile romance with Sydney-based fashion designer Pip Edwards, Kyly’s short-lived romance with V8 Supercars driver James Courtney has fizzled – with several reports suggesting he has already signed up to celebrity dating app Raya. But now a source close to the former WAG exclusively tells Woman’s Day there’s a good reason why Kyly, 39, has moved on from James, who she dated two decades ago before marrying Michael in 2012 – she’s hellbent on making sure she’s the best parent to her five-year-old daughter Kelsey Lee! COMPETITION “Kyly is seriously determined on being…

DRESSES Cinderella moments for struggling teens Surrounded by sequins, tulle, and tuxes, Sarah Bisbal from Adelaide spends her days making teens feel like a million bucks on their formal or graduation night. The 29-year-old is co-founder of With Love Formal Wear, which provides outfits, free of charge, to children in foster care, kinship care or any vulnerable student. “Our aim is to give young people a moment in time to feel their best and get to be part of something big,” says Sarah, who co-runs the foundation with her aunt Joss Adele, 49. “It’s about being included without having to feel guilty about asking their carer to help financially, or having to face an inner struggle about how they will afford it themselves.” Sarah created the charity in 2019…

Spotify has launched Daily Wellness, a health and wellbeing hub to keep the pep in your step all day long. The app creates a personalised playlist tailored to you, so you can find uplifting podcasts you’ll love listening to, guided meditations to feel zen and mood-boosting music. Our current favourite podcasts are Crappy To Happy, a three-minute mindfulness podcast and Wake Up Wind Down, which helps you wake up in the morning and wind down at night. The Daily Wellness playlist is available for free or premium members on the Spotify mobile app, desktop program and website.…

SPICED CHICKEN ANTIPASTO SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 10 MINS • 2 x 180g tubs antipasto mix in oil • 4 x 200g chicken breast fillets • 2 tbsp pistachio dukkah • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 180g bag baby spinach and beetroot leaves • chopped pistachios, to serve 1 Strain antipasto mix, reserving 2 tbsp of the oil. 2 Cut each chicken fillet into three pieces. Place chicken, reserved antipasto oil, dukkah and vinegar in a large bowl. Season and toss to coat. 3 Heat a lightly oiled barbecue chargrill plate over a medium to high heat. Cook chicken 3-4 mins each side or until cooked through. 4 In a large serving dish, combine antipasto mix with spinach and beetroot leaves. Add chicken and sprinkle with pistachios…

Green bean salad Fresh fruit gives this side salad a sweet and savoury contrast SERVES 4 Boil 400g green beans, trimmed and halved lengthways, in a saucepan over a medium heat for 10 mins, or until they are just soft, taking care not to overcook them. Drain the beans, then transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Dress with the 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and juice ½ lemon, and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Just before serving, top the salad with 1 sliced yellow peach and 1 tbsp toasted or flaked almonds, crushed. Garnish with fresh herbs to serve. PIZZA WITH A TWIST Eat this delicious savoury treat morning, noon or night! 1 of Blitz cannellini 2 x 400g beans cans , a…

MOVIE THE DRY Based on the worldwide smash hit novel by Jane Harper, this smart Australian thriller follows federal agent Aaron Falk (Eric Bana) as he investigates a brutal murder in his hometown. IN CINEMAS Friday BOOK RIGHT SAID FRED by Freddie Flintoff Using his trademark deadpan humour, the hilarious British former international cricketer, adopted Aussie and presenter of Australian Ninja Warrior, opens up on all things cricket, TV, Trump, social media and pandemic madness. OUT NOW (Allen & Unwin, $29.99) PODCAST WINDING ROAD In this thrilling fictional story, two podcasters travel to the Sunshine Coast’s eerie Hinterland in an attempt to find a famous musician who’s disappeared under puzzling circumstances. Voice actors include Noni Hazlehurst and Stranger Things’ Dacre Montgomery. OUT NOW on Audible…