Innholdsfortegnelse for May 13, 2013 i Woman's Own

We can all look back and laugh at our bad hairstyles and dodgy outfits from the past. I personally have all those 1980s photo albums under lock and key, never to be seen again! But at least we don’t make our mistakes in public like the stars. On page 14, we thought we’d remind you how some of the most famous names on TV used to look. And while they may cringe when they see our selection, I’m sure you’ll agree that with age comes style. All of them look more elegant now – and, in some cases, more youthful! facebook.com/womansownmagazine twitter.com/womansown womansowneditor@ipcmedia.com 020 3148 6565…

Ruth’s steamy clinch Eamonn Holmes was less than impressed when Keith Lemon asked him for tips on how to be a good kisser while attempting to practise on wife Ruth Langsford, 53. It happened when the couple were guests on ITV2’s Celebrity Juice. As Keith moved in, a panicked Eamonn, 53, said, ‘Darling, you’re not going through with this.’ But Keith started to kiss Ruth’s neck while Eamonn looked on helplessly! Diva photo ban It’s rare to see a picture of Beyoncé looking anything less than amazing but the singer, 31, is taking no chances after unflattering shots of her Super Bowl performance were posted on the web. The only photographer allowed at her Mrs Carter world tour just happens to work for her company… If only we all had…

Kate Middleton will be glad to put her feet up, after appearing at a number of engagements, where she finally revealed her expanding tum. As part of her jam-packed schedule, Kate, 31, kicked off her week wearing a stunning £1,750 Mulberry coat at a ceremony at Windsor Castle for the Queen’s Scouts. Next she delighted the large crowds who had turned out to cheer her in Manchester, London and Hertfordshire. As ever the duchess looked dazzling in her selection of outfits, most notably the striking £1,065 Erdem dress that she wore in Manchester, where she launched a drugs and alcohol counselling programme at The Willows Primary School. While there, she was given a hamper for her dog Lupo by school mascot Henry. Thanking the King Charles spaniel, Kate said, ‘Henry!…

Not many people can inspire a whole neighbourhood, but that’s just what my friend, Denise Bernard, 41, has done. She’s transformed a run-down building in an inner-city area of Liverpool into a place to be proud of. Her passion, drive and tenacity even captured the heart of Prince Charles. ‘You’ve done something remarkable here,’ he said, as he officially opened the building known as The Florence Institute, or The Florrie, in January this year. The giant Victorian structure provides an important space for young people, businesses, children and the elderly, putting it right at the heart of our community. But it’s been a long and tough battle for Denise to get this far. A piece of history I first met her when I joined the team as a volunteer in…

Beauty Editor Stephanie Maylor reveals how easy it is to get statement eyes Sharon admits she sticks to her everyday staples of foundation, bronzer and mascara. ‘I have some lovely make-up but I’m not really sure which eye colours suit me,’ she says. We used Benefit Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow in Busy Signal, £14, which has a shimmering bronzey finish. STEP 1 Apply a light wash of eyeshadow across the lid and up to the crease. Cream formulas are easy to blend and intensify as you layer. STEP 2 Now build up colour in the socket. Apply the eyeshadow in a ‘C’ shape (along the crease and upper lash line), using 217 Blending Brush, £17, M.A.C, paying attention to the outer corner for a darker, smoky effect. STEP 3 Dip an…

Fed up with the recession? Bored of worrying about every penny you spend? Well, the good news is there’s a new word on the block – ‘ausperity.’ It’s about turning other people’s austerity, i.e., shops, restaurants and businesses that are cutting prices, into your prosperity. The idea is to save money where you want, so you can still afford luxuries. So, from a night out with friends to a sunshine break, here’s how to treat yourself without ending up broke… 1 Jet off to the sun The best way to bag a bargain depends on when you’re booking, but if your break is several months away, going DIY will usually be cheaper. Tap your desired hotel and dates into trivago.co.uk, and it will search the popular booking sites to find…

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Our twin boys stole the show Squeezing into the last space on the sofa, I looked round. ‘Everyone ready?’ I asked. There was me, my husband Adam, 43, our three kids and a roomful of aunties, uncles, grannies and grandpas and, to a chorus of ‘yes’, I clicked on the television. Then on the screen came a tiny figure in 1950s-style dungaree shorts and bootees. ‘Ah,’ we gasped and, in the front row of our living room, our son Donnie, 20 months, leapt up. ‘Me,’ he shrieked, and we all laughed. Donnie and his identical twin brother, Hugo, were making their debuts in the successful BBC1 TV series, Call The Midwife. In demand When the twins were just over one year old, a producer friend had suggested putting them on…

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More and more of us are taking all-inclusive holidays, according to recent research. After all, you pay one price and that’s the lot. There are no shocks from exorbitant dinner bills or worry every time you order another cocktail. But a good value all-inclusive in Mauritius? The answer’s yes and this island gem in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean is just waiting to surprise you. Not only does it more than rival the Maldives when it comes to price, but on the north-west coast, the sunniest corner of the island, lies a hotel where dreams can come true – with top-notch hospitality, great food, water sports and some of the finest scenery in the world. Best of all, it’s served up in one affordable price. you. Not only…

Jacqueline Jossa, 20, has caused quite a stir on the Square as troubled Lauren Branning. She was shortlisted for Sexiest Female at The British Soap Awards last week, but the actress admits she’s anything but... CONGRATS ON THE NOMINATION! YOU MUST GET LOADS OF BOYS AFTER YOU… I don’t – I don’t know where this comes from! It’s embarrassing as now people are going to expect me to be sexy and I’m not sexy, so it’s kind of awkward. I feel like I now have to walk differently! I’d rather there be a ‘cute’ award or something like that. WHO’S YOUR BEST MATE ON SET? I think Jamie Borthwick [who plays Jay Mitchell, below] is the funniest man – I love him. He’s always up, he’s never down, so it’s…

Join us ONLINE! We reckon it’s time to throw ourselves into summer big time, and this week you’ll find plenty of affordable sunshine buys on our website, plus beauty tips, celeb gossip, hairstyles and so much more. See you at womansown.co.uk! Did you know? FIONA REARDON, FASHION EDITOR ‘We women come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes it’s a challenge to know which styles really suit our bodies. On page 22, we mix and match clothes, shoes and accessories to flatter your individual figure.’…

It’s the stuff of every actor’s nightmares – failing to control your bodily functions while appearing live on stage. Now Loose Women’s Linda Robson has admitted she suffered flashbacks after she was sick in front of hundreds of fans during a recent performance on the Birds Of A Feather tour. Mystery sickness Linda, 55, was appearing with Pauline Quirke and Lesley Joseph at the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne, when she was struck down with a mystery illness. But, while desperately trying to get off stage, Linda threw up. One witness said, ‘As Linda ran into the wings with a hand over her mouth, Pauline ran after her. Before the curtain came down, Lesley explained to the confused audience that Linda had not been feeling well. A request was made for…

There was a time Davina McCall, 45, believed it was acceptable to team a PVC skirt with a cropped shirt and thigh-high socks. She thought better of it. Eighties backcombing and highlights always had a tendency to be ageing! Now Carol Vorderman, 52, rocks hair extensions. Denise Welch’s hair wasn’t always so on trend. Years ago the actress, 54, decided it was a good idea to dye her hair bright orange. We prefer you now, Den! Alesha Dixon’s old look is a far cry from the outfits we’re used to from the 34-year-old BGT judge – proving she wasn’t always so well put together. Remember the dodgy perms we all coveted? Loose Women anchor Andrea McLean, 43, succumbed to the poodle curls once. But we’re relieved she now opts for…

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How to anti-age your complexion Want to look younger in an instant? Applied in an upwards direction, blusher can give you a fab youth boost. ‘As we get older, we need to help defy gravity,’ says Caroline Barnes, Max Factor make-up artist. ‘Apply the first stroke of blusher directly under your cheeks and lift up high along the cheekbone.’ Caroline swears by Max Factor Miracle Touch Creamy Blush in Soft Pink, £6.99. How to flatter your features Hate your chin? Loathe your nose? Karim Sattar, Dr. Hauschka’s international make-up artist, says you can hide the parts you don’t like. ‘Matte blushers can help diminish facial features, like a prominent chin,’ says Karim. Apply a light dusting of matte powder blusher to areas you’d rather hide and choose a lightreflecting finish,…

DEAR RADHA What’s this itching and burning? Both my eyelids get crust on the eyelashes and my eyes sometimes sting as well as feeling uncomfortable. I’ve had this for months now but what could it be? Debbie, 42, Sunderland See your GP or optician, but it sounds like it may be blepharitis, which is an irritation of your eyelids. You may get redness and swelling along the eyelash edge, which can be caused by a bacterial infection or a flaky skin condition called seborrhoeic dermatitis. Eye hygiene is very important. Using a warm compress or cotton bud with a cleaning solution that’s kind to eyes – ask your pharmacist for advice – gently wipe the edge of your eyelids. If it doesn’t improve, antibiotics may be needed. LET’S TALK ABOUT…

The kitchen was quiet and on the table, the laptop sat poised. I didn’t know if I would be strong enough for this but what choice did I have? I wanted answers, and to understand. ‘I owe it to Mark,’ I thought as I pressed play and the film began. Suddenly I heard the sharp crack of gunfire, the camera showing jerky images of dry terrain, and soldiers darting for cover. Then a panicked cry filled the air. ‘Man down!’ I felt my heart seize. Because I knew what was happening, what I was seeing. My own son, Mark, was being shot in front of my eyes… It was just the year before, in April 2009, that he’d waved me goodbye for his first tour of Afghanistan. He’d flashed me…

THIS WEEK How to add value to your weekly shop TOP CONSUMER ADVICE FROM DEBBI MARCO Experts predict the price of the weekly supermarket trip will continue to rise by around five per cent a year, taking the annual food total for the average family to more than £4,000 within a decade. So what’s the best way to make your money go further? It’s always tempting to go straight for the buy one, get one free or the three for two offers, but they’re not always a good deal. A recent Which? report found some supermarkets put up the price of goods before marking them down in a multi-buy. Loyalty cards There’s also the danger of ending up with surplus goods you don’t really need. In 2012, it was revealed…

My eyes searched along the road. ‘It should be here soon,’ I told my son, Jack, seven, and his older brother, James. It was 31 January 2012 and we were waiting for the bus to take the boys off to school. It was also James’ 11th birthday and that evening we were all going for a meal. It’d be a lovely family treat, but I also hoped it would take my mind off my own worries. Six weeks earlier, doctors had found a lump in my left ribcage. I’d needed scans to test for cancer. Now every day was spent waiting for the results and I was terrified. ‘I can’t be ill,’ I kept thinking. ‘My boys need a fit Mummy.’ Leg pains Suddenly, Jack fell to the ground beside…

My fiancé Richard and I only booked our wedding four weeks in advance. Our plan had always been to have an intimate affair, with just our daughter, Sarah, five, as a flower girl, my sister Noleen as bridesmaid and Richard’s brother Matthew as the best man. But as the day drew nearer, I got so excited that I invited more and more people! After I got home from my job as a medical secretary on the Tuesday before, I decided to play a few games of Woman’s Own Bingo. I bought some tickets for the 75-ball game in the Bingo Lounge, then called my mum to see if she was going to join me. She loves playing too and we always look out for each other on the site. Big…

As the head of one of Corrie’s most dysfunctional families, Anna Windass – played by Debbie Rush – is facing her fair share of emotional storylines, especially as Faye, her adopted daughter, has just accused Anna of hitting her. Here, the bubbly actress, 47, who lives with her husband, Andrew, and their three grown-up children, Tom, 23, Poppy, 21, and William, 18, reveals all to Woman’s Own about her life in the soap, why her husband will never get jealous of other men, and telling off the younger stars on set… What sort of emotional toll did the recent Faye storyline take on you? It has been really gruelling. You trick your brain into thinking your life is upside down and your body is sad and stressed – even if…

She’s the bubbly Essex girl who’s kept us all entertained with her outrageous ways on The Only Way Is Essex, and she’s also found time to design her own clothing range and write a book. We caught up with Gemma, 32, to find out just how glam her life really is… What’s your best freebie? Underwear from Freya Lingerie. I’m terrible – my knickers never match my bra, so it was lovely to be treated to lots of gorgeous sets. Ever googled yourself? When I was first on TOWIE I used to do it all the time, now it’s once or twice a month. I usually have a check when someone tweets me to say they’ve seen a new story about me. It’s usually some rubbish about my weight but…

To copy Amanda’s smart look go to womansown.co.uk/amand Seeing spots Katherine Jenkins, 32, flatters her curves with this fit-and-flare style. The thick black band cinches her waist, whittling her middle. Suit up In pointy courts, leather trousers and a slick blazer, Amanda Holden, 42, looks sexy and sophisticated. The pretty white blouse helps to soften the look. All white Ex-Spice Girl Mel C, 39, has come a long way since her tracksuit-clad days. This ultra wearable white shift dress is a great staple for summer. The right stripes Myleene Klass, 35, cleverly slims her hips by drawing the eye down in her vertically striped number. Luxe leather Balance a fitted pencil shape with a loose top, like presenter Lisa Snowdon, 41, for a figure-flattering look. Check, mate! Actress Jessica Alba,…

The Material Girl’s massive fortune surpassed the £1 billion mark this year, but her lavish lifestyle is a stark contrast to that of her homeless older brother Anthony Ciccone, who has been arrested and jailed for fighting with a female police officer. The trouble had started when Anthony, 56, became aggressive after refusing to leave a public toilet. According to a police report, a struggle took place when the officer tried to arrest Anthony – who was found to be five times over the legal alcohol limit – leaving him with a large cut to his face, which later needed nine stitches. Anthony has been living on the streets of Traverse City, Michigan, where it regularly drops as low as -10°C, for the past three years after becoming estranged from…

Debbie Patterson, 44, lovingly nursed her desperately sick husband back to health. Look how he repaid her What are the duties of a wife? To love, honour, care for her man, in sickness and in health. The vows I took when I married Mike meant so much to me. He had come into my life in November 2000, when I had needed someone most. My previous marriage had broken down four years before, leaving me, at 32, a single mum to two young daughters, aged eight and four. Mike, 35, was fun, full of energy, with an easy charm about him. ‘It’s all those years I spent working as a pub landlord,’ he said. He lived in Newcastle upon Tyne, but his twin brother, Tom, who had a place close…

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Tame your sweet tooth Sugar is right up there with alcohol and smoking as a health danger, according to obesity researcher Zoë Harcombe. Studies have linked it to cancer, diabetes and heart disease. ‘Even if we don’t have it in tea or coffee, sugar is found in virtually every item of packaged food, from pork sausages to vitamin supplements (look for dextrose or sucrose) because it prolongs the shelf life,’ she says. ‘The biggest problem is that it programmes us to eat even more sugar by switching off the satiety hormone leptin that tells us when we are full.’ MINI MAKEOVER Nutritional therapist Judy Watson says, ‘Curb cravings by eating a breakfast like eggs or porridge. Mid-morning, snack on an apple with two Brazil nuts or 25g of mixed seeds…

Q I’m worried – are my savings safe or could they be raided to pay off government debts, which is what I’ve seen happen over in Cyprus? KATE POWER, 67, MYTCHETT, SURREY A No one can give 100 per cent assurances about what our leaders might do, but the UK’s financial situation is nowhere near as dire as it is in Cyprus. It’s extremely unlikely, therefore, that your savings will be taken away by our government. However, if a bank or building society should collapse, under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), our government will only protect (and repay) the first £85,000 (£170,000 for couples) of money that’s invested. If you have savings over £85,000, reduce the risk by spreading it between banks. But be aware that the FSCS protection…

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Charity work is a lifesaver I enjoyed reading the story about Lainey Miller becoming a lifeline for parents with children who have autism, which includes her son Tony [1 April]. It is very sad that families have to rely on charities to support them and that people have to give money to help others survive so many different illnesses and disabilities. I hope Lainey can continue her charity work – giving up a child is a very painful decision. I wish her good luck for the future. Christine Coulter, Bangor Parent debate X How dare Katie Price criticise Victoria Beckham [1 April]. Victoria is the epitome of how to be a good wife and mother, far better than some I could mention… Victoria hasn’t said whether she has help with…

HOLLY’S Holly Willoughby put a swift stop to a proposed Celebrity Juice supernatural special – because she is frightened of ghosts! Holly, 32, was left reeling when Yvette Fielding approached host Keith Lemon to do the spooky one-off. Most Haunted presenter Yvette explains, ‘Keith was really keen to do a programme with me but Holly Willoughby was the total opposite. She is terrified of anything to do with the paranormal. If you even talk about it she puts her hands over her ears because she starts having nightmares!’ A girl after our own hearts! Britain’s got less cash! ITV has reportedly halved the BritainÕs Got Talent prize fund, after Simon Cowell, 53, refused to put up any of his own money for the winnings, which he did last year. The…