Innholdsfortegnelse for December 17, 2012 i Woman's Own

Editor’s LETTER This issue I am pleased to reveal the winners of our Age Less Beauty Awards. Many thanks to the thousands of you who shared your must-have buys with us. From page 28 you can discover if your favourite product won an accolade. And we were really thrilled when you voted Kate Middleton as your beauty idol of 2012. Now that she’s going to be a mum, we’re sure she’ll look even more fabulous in the months to come. facebook.com/womansownmagazine twitter.com/womansown womansowneditor@ipcmedia.com 020 3148 6565 Now we’re ONLINE! From party hair ideas to glamorous fashion, Christmas recipes, gifts for all the family and money-saving tips, plus celebrity gossip – every day you’ll find something new on our website! Did you know? JAYNE MARSDEN, DEPUTY EDITOR ‘We’re thrilled with how…

O-KAY Peter Kay will star in a C4 spoof of The Secret Millionaire next year. WONDER WOOL Wear a sweater for Save The Children’s Christmas Jumper Day on Friday, 14 December. AD FAB The cute John Lewis snowman Christmas advert is now a book. POP TART Madonna loves her chocolate and chips, according to the star’s personal trainer. Really? KEEPING ABREAST Almost 40 per cent of men don’t know their wife’s bra size. HARD WORK At this time of year, busy mums will put in 148 extra hours of graft.…

Don’t be surprised if you find yourself humming Spice Girls hits instead of Christmas carols in the coming weeks. Thanks to Jennifer Saunders’ new musical based on the girl group, Sport y, Ginger, Posh, Baby and Scary are back. Jen, 54, wrote the show, Viva Forever! for her daughters, Ella, 26, Beattie, 25, and Freya, 22. They’ll spend Christmas together at Jen’s Devon home. ‘We all open our stockings in the morning and have a big unwrapping session in the afternoon – there’s nothing better,’ she says. Did you know... Jen has a whippet, Olive, and two horses, Biscuit and Rupert. In the beginning Jennifer grew up in Cheshire with her mum, dad and three brothers. Like her pal Dawn French, Jen’s dad worked for the RAF and the family…

He will be having his family for Christmas at home in the Irish countryside with his dogs, Bailey and Madge. But don’t expect Graham Norton to be playing festive games of Scrabble, and don’t even think about buying him a gift! ‘But I’m not Scrooge!’ pleads the 49-year-old. He’s excited to reveal Dustin Hoffman, Billy Connolly and Jennifer Saunders will appear on his Christmas show, followed by a New Year’s Eve edition featuring Hugh Jackman, Billy Crystal and John Bishop. Let’s see if Graham can summon up some Christmas spirit… I used to absolutely adore Christmas when I was young. But working in restaurants for eight years as a struggling actor did grind the joy out of it. Seeing people become drunken louts at Christmas ruined it for me. Now…

Mum-of-one Elaine admits she has neglected her tresses over the past year. To save money, the solicitor’s secretary regularly took a pair of kitchen scissors to her naturally wavy locks herself! As well as finding a bold new colour that’s purse-friendly, Elaine was keen to look glamorous with an easy, low-maintenance cut that she would be able to style herself – and just in time for the party season. How to get maximum glamour Beauty Editor Stephanie Maylor reveals how you can nail this stylish look without lots of time or fuss THE PROBLEM ‘Since I’ve been cutting my hair myself it’s lost its shape and the colour has grown right out,’ says Elaine. THE COLOUR Our hairstylist Petros Mairoudhiou chose an all-over auburn shade that would be simple to…

EMMA RECOMMENDS Family Lives’ Parentline is a useful contact for every mum (and grandparent). Call free on 0808 800 2222 DR RADHA RECOMMENDS For health advice on common conditions, try the NHS Direct app for smartphones, which is free to download I’m stressed and can’t sleep DEAR EMMA, Despite feeling secure in my marriage and job, I’m very depressed and anxious. I’ve started waking in the night with a pounding heart and my GP has prescribed antidepressants, but could it be the menopause? Linda, 45, Taunton Ask your GP to run some blood tests to check your hormone levels, as you could be in perimenopause (the stage before full menopause). Not all women have hot flashes – some have anxiety and insomnia. Visit menopausesupport. org.uk for advice and chat areas.…

WHAT TO DO ♦ Choose one breakfast, lunch and dinner a day ♦ Drink an additional 300ml skimmed milk daily to ensure a good intake of calcium ♦ If you’re still hungry, snack on some fresh fruit ♦ To accompany your evening meal, choose an alcoholic drink with no more than two alcohol units – see The Rules (right) for help on what to choose. Some drinks labels tell you how many units they contain, but if you have to work it out yourself, see the The Rules You can choose almost any drink of any size as long as it has no more than two units. There are just a handful of exceptions: ♦ Creamy and super sweet drinks (like Baileys and dessert wines) are completely off the menu…

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Chicken and crispy bacon kebabs MAKES 16 PREP TIME 25 MINS COOKING TIME 15 MINS YOU WILL NEED ◆ 8 rashers streaky bacon ◆ 500g cooked chicken breast, cut into cubes ◆ 16 cocktail sticks ◆ 1 avocado ◆ 8 cherry tomatoes ◆ Fresh basil leaves 1 Stretch the bacon using a large knife and cut in half into 10x3cm lengths. Wrap a piece of bacon around a cube of chicken and thread on to a cocktail stick. Repeat with the remaining pieces of bacon and chicken. 2 Heat a frying pan until hot and add the chicken and bacon skewers. Brown on both sides for 2 mins, then remove and place on a lined baking tray. 3 Cook under a hot grill for a further 10 mins, or until…

These delicious gingerbread-flavoured cupcakes are hand-decorated with a generous swirl of rich cream cheese frosting and topped off with a mini gingerbread man biscuit. These mouth-watering treats are just what you need to refuel when you are rushing around doing your Christmas shopping. And why not team up your free cupcake with a cup of Greggs coffee, made with a unique blend of 100 per cent fairtrade arabica beans and rich-tasting robusta beans, which are slow-roasted to create a delicious full flavour. Their coffee menu features espresso, cappuccino, latte and regular black or white, so no matter what your taste, there’s a cup for everyone! ◆ For more information about Greggs, visit greggs.co.uk or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/greggsthebakers HOW TO CLAIM All you have to do is fill…

MERRY XMAS EVERYBODY SLADE You know ‘it’s Christmaaaaaaaaaaas’ as soon as you hear the opening of this Yuletide favourite. The band beat rivals Wizzard to Christmas No1 in 1973 with this tune, which has since been voted the UK’s favourite Christmas song. Noddy Holder has credited it with providing his pension DO THEY KNOW IT’S CHRISTMAS? BAND AID Put together by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure in 1984 to raise money for victims of the Ethiopian famine, this featured some of the biggest selling artists of the ’80s, such as Duran Duran and Culture Club. LAST CHRISTMAS WHAM! This single was also released in 1984 on a double A-side (remember them?) with Everything She Wants. Generous George and Andrew decided to donate royalties from sales of the record to the…

As I stared at the computer screen, I screamed. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. A box had just popped up saying I’d won a progressive jackpot of £17,184. Then the computer froze – typical! Had I really won all that money? It had started off as a normal Sunday afternoon. I’d been pottering about the house with my partner Neil, 42, while our 12-year-old son Luke was up in his bedroom. I had logged on to Woman’s Own Bingo and pre-bought a few 10p tickets for some of the afternoon games in the Sapphire bingo room, but I wasn’t paying too much attention to what was happening as I was relaxing and watching a bit of TV. As Neil was walking past the computer, he glanced at the…

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On the spot with... Joanna Lumley Actress Joanna Lumley, 66, lives in London with husband Stephen Barlow 1 Taxi or Tube? The Tube. Why would you want to be stuck in traffic in a black cab? 2 Politics or acting? Acting. Definitely. 3 Telephone or text? Telephone. It takes me 25 minutes to write a text saying ‘How r u?’ Then I end up sending it to myself! 4 Spend or save? Spend, save. Spend, save – they’re linked together. Spend, save, give, take. 5 Saturday or Sunday? Saturday. As a child, Sunday was always filled with the dread of doing homework. 6 Theatre or cinema? Theatre every time. 7 Card or cash? Card. We all do plastic nowadays. 8 Glass half full or half empty? Half full. No wait,…

Draw the line Rev up eyes for evening with graphic liner, like Madonna, 54. Keep the rest of your makeup pared back and let that feline flick do the talking – it’s like an eyelift in a single sweep. Get lippy Strictly star Kimberley Walsh, 31, transforms her look with wine-red lipstick. And you don’t need to redo your daytime make-up – just top up with a power pout. Choose a satin finish with a slight sheen for a youthful, plumping effect. Work the new nude The natural look is no excuse to skip wearing make-up. The latest way to wear nude is to contour your skin with earthy tones and creamy finishes (think Dawn French, 55). For evening, sculpt cheeks with bronzer and finish with a slick of rose-nude…

1994 After spotting an ad for a new girl band, they rehearse for the first time. Before their image was created, they all wanted to be the sporty one! 1996 The Spices explode on to the pop scene with the release of their debut Wannabe. Top Of The Pops magazine attaches nicknames to them and the legend begins. 1997 Spice fever spreads like wildfire. Awards, product endorsements and a celeb-packed movie follow. Even Prince Charles gets swept up in the storm! 1998 Self-proclaimed leader of the group Geri quits the band citing ‘differences’ with the other girls, breaking fans’ hearts. 2000 The fab four try to make it work without Geri, but the sparkle’s disappeared – rather like their dress sense! 2007 Seven years older (and after wounds have healed)…

Early on Christmas morning, I would tuck into half a packet of smoked salmon, three rashers of bacon, two sausages, two slices of fried bread and baked beans. Then a few hours later, I’d sit down to a spread of roast turkey, buttered mash, vegetables, stuffing and bread sauce, followed by pudding with cream and a tin of chocolates. I would eat until my insides hurt and yet, while normal people stopped feasting after Boxing Day, I’d carry on and on. It was a way of life to me, an instinct to have my mouth full of fat. A step too far? Only then something happened that made me stop and wake up to my appalling obesity. It led me to take one of the most drastic decisions of my…

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Improve your fitness FEEL-GOOD GIFT FITBIT ZIP WIRELESS ACTIVITY TRACKER, £49.95, AMAZON.CO.UK Why buy? The Fitbit Zip tracks how many steps you take, distance covered and calories burned. It syncs the stats to your computer (or tablets and mobiles with Bluetooth Smart technology), so you know how your day is stacking up and if you’ll hit your health goal. Just pop it in your pocket or clip it on to your belt. X FActor If you decide you want to lose 7lb by a certain date, it breaks down how many calories you can consume each day while taking your exercise into account. FEEL-GOOD GIFT PERFECT SIT UP, £59.95, TESCO Why buy? Core strength is vital for a healthy back and situps are a simple way to achieve this. But…

When I put up the tree this Christmas, there will be pretty new baubles hanging alongside the tinsel and the fairy lights. The gold letters on them will twinkle and shine, spelling out a special little boy’s name. ‘These are for Harry,’ I’ll tell my baby daughter, Edie. He was the big brother she never knew and who should be here with us, celebrating. But, aged 19 months, he was snatched away from us – so needlessly lost – and it makes every day for my husband Ray, 46, and me so incredibly hard. In his memory, I’ve had these baubles painted – a reminder of the beautiful little boy who will forever be in our hearts. Christmas was so different two years ago when we both watched Harry, then…

Best smart T Vs Jason Jenkins, editor of consumer electronics website CNET UK, reveals his top three smart TVs Smart TVs are an exciting new breed of part-computer and part-telly. With an internet connection, you can use them to update Facebook, make video calls over Skype, and watch films and programmes on built-in services, such as BBC iPlayer. You will need a fast broadband connection to get the most out it, and a way of connecting the television to your router. This is still relatively new technology, and there are big differences between the products, so do your research before buying. Best buy Online media streaming gadget Can’t afford a smart TV? Buy a Roku LT device instead, which can stream online movies, shows and music to a standard TV,…

Spice ’n’ sweet It was a leading food trend for 2012, and now Tabasco has paired up with chocolate. Infused with a spicy kick, this treat will keep the heat on, plus you get to keep the storage tin! Tabasco Spicy Chocolate, £4.95, prezzybox.com. EXPERT ADVICE ‘Show off with some posh seasoning skills. After you’ve blanched your carrots, add a little bit of star anise and honey and leave overnight. The infused flavour is extraordinary -subtle, but also divine’ TV CHEF GORDON RAMSAY 30 minute recipe Hot berry punch SERVES 8-10 GLASSES PREP TIME 5 MINS COOKING TIME 20 MINS 1Put 1ltr pear cider, 1ltr cloudy apple juice, 1ltr cranberry juice, handful of fresh cranberries, 200ml sloe gin, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 vanilla pods, scored lengthways, into a large saucepan…

The little bottle seemed so unassuming. I stared at it, frowning. ‘You’re telling me there’s a pair of new breasts in there,’ I said. The woman behind the counter laughed. ‘We’ve had some very convincing results,’ she said. It was April 2011 and I had come up to London from my home in Dorset to go to a healthy living show. I was interested in herbal treatments and ran my own clinic specialising in the healing power of flower remedies. I’d come along today to see some of the latest natural treatments but this stall had caught my eye. All my life I’d longed for a pair of full, rounded breasts but I didn’t believe in going under the knife for beauty, so I’d never considered cosmetic surgery. It seemed…

Christmas is an expensive time of year, especially with two young children to buy gifts for. But I love trawling the internet searching for presents because every time I spend online, I am earning money too. As a busy mum I do a lot of shopping on my computer, so when I discovered the money-saving website Quidco, I was curious to see how it could help me save. You sign up for free, then every time you want to buy something online from a store, such as M&S or Next, you can search for that company on the Quidco site, which then redirects you to the vendor’s page to make your purchase. Afterwards you will receive a message from Quidco telling you how much cashback you have made. This will…

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Monday It’s not every day you wake up to Aled Jones dressed up as a snowman. Even if it’s something I have always dreamt about. Seriously, I almost melted just looking at his carrot. We were all recording a festive edition of Family Fortunes with a rival team from Emmerdale. Then I woke up... Except this actually did happen! Tuesday At last, some Steps post-Strictly that I could remember! I had an absolutely cracking time with the newly reformed ’90s sensation. Odd to think how many times they came through the doors at GMTV. The guys tell me they’ve been overwhelmed at the affection they’ve received since they announced they were getting back together. ‘We are so old now,’ quipped H, who doesn’t look a day over 25. Unless you…

I’m Olly’s second mum! Just like One Direction and JLS, Olly Murs has achieved massive success despite not winning The X Factor. In fact, finishing as runner-up to Joe McElderry in 2009 was probably the best thing to have happened to this hugely likeable Essex lad. Not only has he carved out a great music career for himself, touring with 1D in the US, but he’s also become a top TV presenter on the hugely popular Xtra Factor on ITV2. Olly, 28, popped into the Daybreak studio and told me that he has (finally) moved out of his mum and dad’s house and now lives in his own flat. However, he’s still only 10 minutes down the road, which means he can pop in to drop off his washing and…

This Christmas just can’t come quickly enough for Andrea McLean. To put it mildly, 2012 has been one helluva year for the bubbly Loose Women presenter and she can’t wait to see the back of it. Her troubled two-year marriage to builder Steve Toms reached crisis point on Christmas Day last year, and that was the end of marriage number two for the girl who says, ‘I’ve only ever slept with two men and I married them both!’ ‘I had such high hopes for that marriage’ Breaking the news to Finlay, her 11-year-old son from her first marriage, to TV producer Nick Green, and Amy, six, Andrea’s daughter with Steve, wasn’t easy. ‘I had to find the words to tell them that Mummy and Daddy love them very much but…

Gently opening the door, I could hear the sound of the whirring hairdryer and lots of happy chatter. Christmas was just weeks away and, like any hairdressers at this busy time of year, customers were eager to get their hair done. But this was no ordinary salon because here, stylist Helen Quinton, 46, was providing something very special – giving haircuts to patients at Katharine House Hospice in Stafford. It’s an incredible service and one that I first found out about when I joined the hospice back in 2002. Working as a staff nurse, I was busy dealing with the daily needs of the patients, but I soon got to hear about Helen. The hospice salon had been set up in 1997. Helen had been running her own establishment in…

The Christmas tree twinkled, the gifts were wrapped and the delicious smell of roasting turkey filled the air. As always, Antonia* had made sure the family’s big day was perfect. Yet behind this blissful scene was a melting pot of tensions, as she realised her marriage was in crisis. ‘I plastered on a happy face, but it was completely fake,’ recalls Antonia, now 50. ‘I wanted things to be nice for my two grown-up children but playing happy families just reinforced how miserable I was. It was the breaking point.’ Yet Antonia’s situation is far from unusual, with research revealing that Christmas puts a greater strain on a relationship than any other time of the year. Arguments can arise about anything from disappointing gifts and stress of the in-laws coming…

Reader rated CLARE SMITH, 40, FROM GUILDFORD, SURREY ‘For 20 years, I’ve suffered with sinusitis, which makes my head feel like it’s trapped in a vice. Then a friend suggested trying Stérimar Congestion Relief (£4.49, 50ml, Superdrug). It’s a pure seawater nasal spray and from the first use it relieved the pressure in my nose and helped me breathe more easily.’ Coffee increases risk of blindness? Our medical expert Dr Radha Modgil helps sort fact from fiction ◆ THE HEADLINE If you drink more than three cups of coffee a day you’re more likely to suffer vision loss. ♦ THE TRUTH This comes from a study that showed people over 40 who drank this amount daily had a higher risk of glaucoma, which causes loss of vision due to increased…

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Reader rated ELIZABETH GILLBE, 34, FROM LONDON ‘For an instant bathroom revamp, just swap the towels. When they’re a great bargain, like these gold ones, they’re a guilt-free purchase.’ Towels, from £3, Matalan. EXPERT ADVICE ‘During the festive season you have more people over for dinner than any other time, so it’s a good excuse to indulge in these cheese knives!’ STEPHANIE LOWE, LIFESTYLE ASSISTANT Feather cheese knives, £14 for set, Oliver Bonas Christmas crafts Get in touch with your inner creativity and turn a classic glass cake stand into a stunning table centrepiece. Fill it with anything you like, even candles. Pine cones from 59p, mini boxes from £5.99 for 10, plus selection of other craft materials, all from Hobbycraft. Fabulous frames Copy Tesco’s clever idea and string your…

‘Bringing happiness to the sick’ Adjusting my headphones, I pulled the tinsel-covered microphone closer to me. ‘Merry Christmas everyone!’ I said, knowing those three little words would bring such a smile to the people listening. As a hospital radio DJ, my role was to bring a bit of festive cheer to the many patients too sick to be at home with their families. It’s a tough job because no one wants to be away from their family on Christmas Day. But by chatting and telling jokes on the airwaves, I try to make each of them feel special and cared for. I’ve been broadcasting now for the past 18 years, presenting my two-hour show for Hospital Radio Hillingdon along with my best friend Steve Hickman, 35. The pair of us…

1 Sweet harmony Pitch Perfect Out 21 December Whether you’re a closet Gleek or an out-and-proud musical fan, this college comedy is for you. Two groups battle it out to win a singing competition, but music proves to be the food of love when romance blossoms between singers Beca (Anna Kendrick) and Jesse (Skylar Astin). 2 Auld Lang Syne New Year’s Eve Out now Following some seemingly unrelated individuals in the run-up to midnight in New York, this romcom looks like a copy of Love Actually. While it doesn’t quite live up to those dizzy heights, it’s still plenty of fun and has a stellar cast. Win! We have 10 copies of New Year’s Eve to be won, worth £10 each. To enter, go to womansown. co.uk, click Win and…

I joined Woman’s Own Bingo last year after spotting a competition in the magazine to win a holiday and I had no idea how it would affect my life. I discovered a brilliant new hobby, won an amazing all-inclusive trip to Tenerife, and acquired a husband! After 15 years together without a hint of wedding talk, I resigned myself to thinking Mike would never ask. So when he popped the question one evening in our hotel bar looking out over the ocean, I didn’t hesitate to say yes – and whisper a secret thank you to Woman’s Own Bingo for sending us on this fabulous holiday. I entered the competition on a whim. I’d never tried online bingo before, but we’d recently got back from our first holiday abroad and…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Creativity is a big theme. You might be gripped by the desire to craft your own handmade Christmas cards and mince pies. Or come up with novel solutions to work issues and the complications of how family get together. What’s more, this time everyone will love you for it. ◆ For more call 0901 609 4780 Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Many of you are still smarting from last month’s fall-out with a friend or partner. This week is your best moment for putting that right – if you really want to – in time for the festivities. It may take a lot of talking. It may take a cuddle. Your feelings tell you how to proceed. ◆ For more call 0901 609…

When Woman’s Own was invited to meet Miranda Hart and her castmates, Tom Ellis, Patricia Hodge, Sally Phillips and Sarah Hadland, at the filming of the third series of the BBC sitcom, we jumped at the chance. Miranda tells us, ‘You can expect a lot of the same old silliness in the new series. But there’s a bit of romance too. I’m not going to say how that might transpire. Although we can reveal that Penny meets her pin-up, chef Raymond Blanc.’ Patricia coos, ‘I love him!’ Miranda felt pressure to come up with more laughs but adds, ‘We have confidence that people want to see these characters again.’ Sarah agrees, ‘It’s nice that teenage girls feel they have role models, who are different to the perfect women they’re bombarded…