Innholdsfortegnelse for March 11, 2013 i Woman's Own

Join us ONLINE! For lots more ideas for Mother’s Day this Sunday, go to womansown.co.uk/mothersday, plus you’ll find moneysaving tips, fashion and beauty advice and more, including our online poll – we love your feedback! Did you know? FIONA REARDON, FASHION EDITOR ‘Pastels are set to be huge this season. In particular, I am loving the soft pinks and blue hues that have been turning up in the shops recently. So put a spring in your step and turn to page 21 for more fashion inspiration!’…

The perfect pouters She may be approaching 50, but Yasmin Le Bon still knows how to throw a pose. And with their little black dresses, chic hair, luminous skin and killer cheekbones, she and model daughter Amber, 23, defy their 27-year age gap. The rock chicks Music legend Annie Lennox, 58, has passed her ‘cool’ genes to daughter Tali, 20 – that bold blazer is channelling her mum’s ’80s wardrobe. The screen sirens They’ve both played ditsy blondes in romcoms, but Kate Hudson, 33, and Goldie Hawn, 67, have also both won Golden Globes and been nominated for Oscars. The model couple Killer pout? Check. Neverending legs? Check. Jerry Hall, 56, and Georgia May Jagger, 21, are in high demand and have even worked together as a duo. ‘Mum’s such…

It was an honour to meet Viv McBeth recently, an incredible woman who has survived a brain tumour and written a phenomenally successful cookbook that has raised lots of money to help cancer sufferers. Her book, Viv’s Kitchen, contains her favourite family recipes and also some from celebrities like Miranda Hart – and me! I’m the first to admit I’m hopeless in the kitchen (my husband Steve does the cooking in our house), so I gave Viv my mum’s chicken soup recipe. I am always in awe of so-called ‘ordinary women’ like Viv who deal with the worst life throws at them while continuing to be wives and mothers, running a home and holding down a job. She’s a true inspiration. ◆ For more information go to vivskitchen.co.uk Ask me!…

Jo Wood, 58, is the ex-wife of Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood, 65. The couple were married for 24 years and together for more than 30. Between them they have four grown-up children and seven grandchildren. Jo and Ronnie lived the ultimate sex, drugs and hellraising life until she suffered a serious illness in 1989, after which she gave up drugs and embarked on an organic diet. Ronnie left her in 2008 for a 21-year-old waitress and, last December, he married Sally Humphreys, 34, a theatre producer the same age as the couple’s daughter, Leah. ‘If you’re gonna write a book, darlin’, make sure you’re honest!’ That was Keith’s [Richards] advice. Ronnie still hasn’t seen it. I’ve told him I’ve written about his drugs and alcoholism, but he’s quite thick-skinned. It…

Sitting at the table, I watched her pore over the fabric colour charts. ‘There’s one problem,’ Ann said finally, looking at me. ‘We can’t have detailed patterns because my son has epilepsy and it might trigger a fit.’ It was 1998 and through my work as an interior designer I was helping Ann decorate her home in Dalkeith, Midlothian. I’d warmed to this bright, positive woman and now, hearing her concern for her little boy, Muir, then one, my heart really softened. He’d been suffering seizures since he was four months old. One of the hardest things for Ann and her husband Jonny, then 35, was coping at night. They’d take it in turns to sit up in case Muir started fitting. Yet with Jonny a chief executive of an…

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EMMA RECOMMENDS Family Lives offers support 7am to midnight for parents and grandparents. Visit familylives. org.uk DR RADHA RECOMMENDS Singing For The Brain groups can benefit dementia patients. Call 020 7423 3500 to find out more He always snaps at me DEAR EMMA, A few months ago, my husband suffered a severe panic attack after getting stuck in a traffic jam inside a tunnel. His GP prescribed antidepressants but they’re clearly not working because he now drives 30 miles out of his way to avoid the tunnel and snaps whenever I try to talk to him. Kathy, 39, London Try to ignore the snapping. Your hubby is scared and needs support. He had a deeply traumatic time in the tunnel and needs concrete tools to help him regain his confidence.…

You want to celebrate Surprisingly, positive emotions are more likely to cause overeating than negative ones, according to food and psychology expert Dr Brian Wansink. In a poll, he discovered 86 per cent were likely to turn to their favourite foods when they were feeling happy. Ways to beat it ◆ Mark the occasion with a non-food treat For example, you could celebrate Friday with a bunch of flowers instead of a takeaway, or enjoy a small glass of bubbly in a hot bath and an early night watching TV rather than a gut-busting meal out. ◆ Go for quality not quantity Another option is to spend the same amount on better quality food but to enjoy less of it. For instance, you might have a small taster of smoked…

TOP CONSUMER ADVICE FROM DEBBI MARCO One of the biggest fundraising events of the year is coming up. Red Nose Day on 15 March will get us all giving. In fact, we Brits love donating – last year alone we gave more than £9 billion to charity. But with an ever-increasing number of street fundraisers, sponsorship requests from friends and heart-wrenching TV campaigns, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. So what’s the best way to give to your favourite charity? Personal fundraising pages, such as Just Giving, are a good choice when sourcing sponsorship for your chosen charity, as they are easy to set up. But be aware there is often a one-off set-up fee or a percentage charged for admin fees. A plus side is these pages will collect Gift…

Mini Caesar salads SERVES 6 PREP TIME 15 MINS COOKING TIME 10 MINS YOU WILL NEED ◆ 2 medium slices white bread, crusts removed, cut into cubes ◆ Pinch cayenne pepper ◆ ¼tsp dried herbs ◆ 1tbsp olive oil ◆ 3 baby gem lettuces, washed and patted dry ◆ 6 rashers smoked streaky bacon, grilled until crisp ◆ 50g white cheese shavings ◆ French or Caesarstyle dressing, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 200°C/Gas 6. In a large bowl, toss the bread with the cayenne pepper and herbs. Season well then gradually add the oil. Spread on to a large baking tray and bake for 5-10 mins, turning occasionally until golden and crisp. Leave to cool. 2 Separate the lettuce into single leaves. Set aside the bright green inner leaves…

Beat the effects of the sun with this clever product from Spotner. Use it on your face, hands, shoulders and arms, and the pigmentation-fighting ingredients and inbuilt SPF50 protection can help to prevent marks recurring. Brightening agents lighten, while alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) help to exfoliate and encourage skin renewal. Easy to use, the handy Appli-Pen means you can apply the cream directly to the skin without waste or mess. ◆ See zurego.com for information. Spotner Anti-Agespot Appli-Pen (2ml) is available to order in store at Boots, online at boots.com and amazon.co.uk, or at all good pharmacies EX PERT A D ICE ‘Give your hands a youthful makeover using this Spotner Anti-Agespot Appli-Pen. It contains a cocktail of brightening botanical extracts as well as alpha-arbutin to help minimise pigmentation within weeks,…

Just for fun WORDSEARCH The answer is the one word missing from the grid AISLE ASSISTANT BASKET BROWSING CHECKOUT COUNTER CREDIT DISPLAY HANGERS MIRROR PRICE TAG TILL TIPS TOILETS TROLLEY Just for fun SIMPLE SUDOKU To solve the puzzle each 3x2 box, each column and each row must contain the numbers 1 to 6 Just for fun MINI WORD ACROSS 1 Babies’ aprons (4) 5 Abridge (a text) (4) 6 Ripped (4) 7 Semi-liquid food (4) DOWN 1 Lays a wager (4) 2 Graven image (4) 3 Ballpoint (4) 4 Dance movement (4)…

It’s no wonder that Charlie Brooks is glowing. She has just returned to the UK after spending three months travelling around Australia and Europe with her eight-year-old daughter Kiki. Not only that, but she’s lost almost a stone by following a healthy juicing regime. Charlie, 31, who was voted queen of the jungle in last year’s I’m A Celeb…, will soon be returning to EastEnders as Janine Butcher. Here, the star, who split from Kiki’s dad in 2006 and is now dating architect Ben Hollington, reveals her plans for Mother’s Day and the downside of being a working mum. My daughter Kiki is a real drama queen. She loves dressing up, putting on my heels and lipstick, and has me in stitches with some of the things she says. And…

This issue we’ve tried to celebrate mums in every way possible. We reveal the inspiring women who support one another after their Royal Marine sons were seriously injured abroad, and another mother who has raised £7m single-handedly for charity. We’ve even treated one lucky mum and daughter to a makeover. There are lots of easy ways to celebrate your mum at home too, including our delicious Mother’s Day menu, the latest perfumes to treat her to and even the chance to win a year’s supply of bubbly! facebook.com/womansownmagazine twitter.com/womansown womansowneditor@ipcmedia.com 020 3148 6565…

I’d make a good reality show judge I never thought I would have anything in common with David Beckham, Michael Douglas and Simon Pegg, but it turns out that all of us have featured in the hugely successful Disney cartoon series Phineas And Ferb. I was recently asked to voice the part of a bossy courtroom judge in an episode of the show, which has 80 million viewers worldwide. It was great fun to do because it was so completely different to my day job and seeing myself as a cartoon felt incredible. I went to a recording session in London where I first watched the episode featuring my character, before I went into the sound booth to record the voice-over. I had to make sure my words synched with…

THE JAM One of my favourite bands of the ’80s, they were cool, clever and oozed street cred THE POLICE Before Sting lost his sense of humour, they produced some cracking pop tune s, with a lovely dollop of reggae on top BLONDIE This group were my favourites back when I was at school and Debbie Harry still really sizzles THE STRANGLERS This lot were sheer class. Golden Brown is a great pop song that I still love whenever I happen to hear it…

Carol Vorderman could be ready to wed her toy boy Graham Duff, according to one of her Loose Women pals. The indiscreet Sherrie Hewson had been talking about the marriage plans of their colleague Denise Welch, but raised eyebrows when she let slip Carol’s name, suggesting she might also be walking down the aisle before long. ‘The Loose Women are all getting married,’ said Sherrie. ‘Denise is first in July. And I met Carol Vorderman’s new man the other day. He’s beautiful.’ Carol, 52, has been reluctant to reveal details of her romance with her boyfriend Graham and has admitted only that she’s in a ‘very nice’ relationship with the 37-year-old pilot. However, Carol, who calls her man ‘My Duffy’, did reveal to Woman’s Own that he’s helping her to…

Val works as a research and development director and has a wardrobe full of trouser suits and black shift dresses. ‘At my age, I feel I can’t be too fashionable and I never wear any colour. My outfits are black or beige,’ she says. ‘My look is, dare I say, safe and boring.’ Her daughter, Becki, is an account executive and hasn’t updated her look since the birth of her son Charlie, who is now two. ‘Before Charlie was born, I would spend hours in the shops looking for new clothes. But nowadays I simply don’t have the time,’ she says. ‘Please help me get my pre-Charlie panache back with some up-to-date outfits.’ Get the right style Fashion Editor Fiona Reardon shows how easy it is to change your look…

For many of us, those two crucial words ‘I do’ mark an exciting new chapter in our lives. We’re looking forward to married life, perhaps starting a family of our own and eventually growing old together. But it seems that many middleaged couples are now turning their back on their wedding vows and, after as many as 40 years together, choosing to go their separate ways. Recent stats show the number of women aged 60 or over getting divorced rose by 58 per cent during the past 10 years. Dubbed the ‘silver separators’, they are refusing to accept they have to stay married as they near retirement and are instead embracing single life. And celebrities are breaking up too. Loose Women’s Denise Welch, 54, split with her actor husband, Tim…

Every year, 7,000 UK women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The biggest risk factor is age – 85 per cent of cases are 50-plus. The cause is unknown and despite some incredible work going on to understand the disease better and to find a way to beat it, two-thirds of women who are diagnosed die because it is discovered too late. ‘It’s vital to know the signs to look out for and to get checked by your GP at once,’ says Carol Goodman, a Macmillan cancer information nurse specialist. ‘You’re likely to have something as straightforward as a urine infection or anaemia. But if there is cause for concern, the sooner you seek help the more effective the treatment will be. Seventy per cent of women who are diagnosed at…

Tears streamed down my face as I walked into the hospital room. For the last 24 hours, all I had thought about was this moment when I would finally be reunited with my son Mark. But now as I walked up to the bed and saw his lifeless body attached to tubes and beeping monitors, I could hardly breathe. ‘Mark…’ I sobbed and then my eyes locked on the way the blankets dropped towards the end of the bed – the space where both his legs had once been. His right arm was missing too and in that moment I knew nothing would ever be the same again. I’d got the call every mother of a serviceman dreads the day before. I’d been out shopping in Plymouth, excited about Mark,…

Which web browser will get you the most out of your online experience? INTERNET EXPLORER (internet-explorer. uk.msn.com) Pros Often pre-installed on your PC and easy to use. Cons It has experienced lots of security issues, and faults have not been quickly fixed. MOZILLA FIREFOX (mozilla.org) Pros This has in-built protection from viruses and scans files you download to make sure they are safe. Cons It needs a lot of memory, so can freeze when too many pages are open. CHROME (google.co.uk/chrome) Pros Simple design makes it easy to use. You can also drag text from a page and put it into the search bar. Cons It doesn’t currently have any parental controls. SAFARI (apple.com/uk/safari) Pros Some nice features, such as iCloud browsing, which saves your bookmarks across all Apple devices.…

‘I ditched 9-5 for interior design’ Colours and fabrics, textures and scribbled drawings… I loved every minute of my interior design course. By day I was working nine to five as a finance writer but here, at this evening class, I could let my pent-up artistic cravings flood out. It was September 2007 and I’d joined the class after wanting something more from life. But after finishing the 10-month City & Guilds course, I knew I couldn’t carry on with my office job. So my partner Gavin Kettle, then 25, and I set off for a year travelling. It was such fun, working in ski resorts in Canada and New Zealand, but all too soon it was time to return home. My spirits slumped. ‘I know we’ve got to settle…

According to recent research, 80 per cent of us holiday in the same place at least twice – with 40 per cent even ending up going to exactly the same restaurants. Yet by playing safe, you could be missing out on some fabulous and fashionable new breaks. As Oonagh Shiel from travel company Cheapflights.co.uk explains, ‘Our studies revealed that we Brits appear to go back to the same place year after year. But with competing destinations and fluctuating exchange rates, it’s worth checking out new options to ensure you’re getting exactly what you want from your holiday.’ Need some fresh inspiration? Take a look at these great ideas… Love Paris? Try BUDAPEST WHY GO If the French capital is your go-to spot for a romantic getaway, consider Hungary instead. Its…

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Slender arms Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones effortlessly rocked her gold, embellished Murad gown at the Oscars. The 43-year-old swims every day to maintain her super-toned arms, so it’s no surprise she wants to show them off in this classic A-list hand-on-hip pose. Clever props Adele took home her first-ever Oscar – another addition to her other 105 music awards, which are no doubt cluttering her mantelpiece. But, after admitting she wore four pairs of Spanx – four! – to the Grammys, the 24-year-old new mum tried an extra tactic at the Oscars and used the coveted gold statue to highlight her waist. Best foot forward Radio 2 DJ Jo Whiley, inspired by Angelina Jolie, flashed a shapely thigh at the Brit Awards. The 47-year-old mum-of-four looked amazing in her cobalt blue…

I have absolutely loved watching old pop acts like Atomic Kitten, 5ive, 911, B*Witched and The Honeyz put their disputes and jealousies to one side and get back together again for the ITV2 show The Big Reunion. It’s been an eye opener to discover how depressed many of these performers became after their record companies chewed them up and spat them out. Of all the bands featured on the programme, the happiest seem to be my favourites Liberty X. Jessica, Kelli, Michelle, Tony and Kevin are all parents now with strong relationships and look upon the reunion as a bit of fun. While Liberty X don’t have anything to prove, I suspect most of the other acts feel they have unfinished business and want to show they still have what…

The knives are out! Yes, it’s MasterChef 2013. Here, the dynamic duo of Mr Wallace and Mr Torode spill the beans on their relationship. What is the secret of MasterChef’s success? John We narrate people’s stories and we celebrate achievement. Any plans to call it a day? J No, I hope not! We’re employed, so please no, no! I need the job! Gregg I don’t actually any more. But MasterChef is the best thing that’s ever happened in my life – apart from the birth of my children. I continue to be completely and utterly in love with it. Who’s changed the most since MasterChef started? G Oh my word… John! He’s a lot happier now than he’s ever been. J I’m happy, that’s for sure. Someone once asked Gregg…

Mother’s Day has always been such a painful time of year. While I love my four children more than anything, I’m haunted by what should have been. Seventeen years ago, I lost eight babies and every anniversary, every special day is a reminder. Yet this year I want things to be different. My six sons and two daughters would have been embarking on adulthood, and I believe it’s time for me to feel a sense of peace, that the grief I’ve carried around with me for so long has to shift. It’s not that I’ll ever forget them or find losing them any easier, it’s just that I need to move on. And for this reason, as mothers across the country get ready to spend time with their families this…

MEET OUR EXPERTS ROJA DOVE World renowned perfumer and fragrance specialist TRUDI LOREN Vice president of Aramis fragrance development JOHN STEPHEN Perfumer, owner of The Cotswold Perfumery Set the trends New fragrances are often heavily influenced by current fashions, which make them seem even more modern and fresh. So what’s big right now? ‘The Olympics has left its mark with a raft of energising fragrances, which are light and invigorating,’ says John. Clinique Happy In Bloom EDP, £25 for 30ml, is a perfect example. Plus, the release of The Great Gatsby later this year is set to cause a wave of decadent scents. WE LOVE Jimmy Choo Flash EDP (left), £36 for 40ml, Debenhams, and look out for Roberto Cavalli Acqua EDT, £32 for 30ml, in shops from 3 April.…

‘Women and men still aren’t equal, but it’s getting that way. And the more it does, the less women have to stay with their husbands.’ RUTH AUSTIN, 51, SIDCUP ‘It does surprise me there are more people divorcing at that age. It must be because women in their sixties feel they have more freedom. There isn’t the stigma attached to divorce that there used to be, either.’ GLORIA ROBERTS, 55, LONDON ‘I think it happens when the children leave the nest. It must be the baby boom generation. Those women have had their own careers and they know they don’t need to have a man – they can choose to have one if they want one.’ CLARA MAYNE-CONSTANTINON, 36, ESSEX ‘Maybe it’s easier to meet people these days with all…

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When I think back to that moment on the show, I still feel wobbly. There I was, cutting cheese to go with my dish, which was all cooked and looking lovely. Then suddenly, the knife sliced through my thumb and nicked off the corner. I was in agony and there was blood everywhere. I really thought I’d blown it. The accident happened in the middle of filming the regional heats of Food Glorious Food in Herefordshire. I’d gone along after seeing the show advertised. They wanted recipes that had a family history to them and I thought my grandad’s amazing cawl dish, a kind of lamb stew, would be perfect. I’ve made it hundreds of times, but it was the nerves, being in front of the camera, that made me…

1 Girls’ night Hormonal Housewives UK tour starts 5 March Toyah Willcox and writer Julie Coombe, among others, take a funny look at what life is like for menopausal women in 2013. Go to hormonalhousewives.co.uk for more information and to book tickets. We have five pairs of tickets for the tour to be won, worth £50 per pair. To enter, go to womansown.co.uk, click Win and look for the competition. For closing date info and T&Cs, see our website 2 Intense drama Prisoners’ Wives BBC1, Tues, 12 March Back for another series after last year’s successful debut, this drama is an engrossing look at the dilemmas faced by the women left behind by the criminal men in their lives. Glamorous gangster’s moll Francesca (Polly Walker, Rome) and downtrodden mother Harriet…

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