Woman's Own June 3, 2013

I keep toying with the idea of hair extensions for the summer, and love the idea of looking like a 20-year-old from the back. The only downside is when people see my face they’ll discover my real age! Anyway, while I dither about my ’do, may I suggest you check out our 10 look younger styles on page 28? You’re sure to find some inspiration and may discover once you’ve changed your style the compliments come pouring in – do let me know! facebook.com/womansownmagazine twitter.com/womansown womansowneditor@ipcmedia.com 020 3148 6565…

Seeing green Follow the example set by actress Jane Seymour, 62, and choose an outfit to complement your colouring. This emerald number enhances both her auburn hair and brown eyes. Feeling blue Saucy cook Nigella Lawson, 53, shows off her slim figure and porcelain complexion in this curve-hugging royal blue gown. The cut-out shoulder detail is one of the biggest trends this season. Think pink Who says you can’t wear hot pink past 50? Ruth Langsford, 53, looks fab in fuchsia body-con style, teamed with glossy legs. Red alert Helen Mirren, 67, wows in this scarlet showstopper. She keeps her hair simple and her accessories to a minimum to let the fiery colour do the talking. Deep purple Arlene Phillips has just turned 70 but you’d never know it. She…

Stop it! When will Ulrika Jonsson learn that the turkey-neck look is terribly unflattering? Gurning at the camera has become a bit of a trademark pose for the Celebrity Big Brother star, 45, who was snapped grimacing at a recent party. But Ulrika admits that her looks are down to her genes. She said in an interview, ‘If you have inherited a spindly, sinewy neck from your grandma, as I have, it’s little wonder that it’s not your best feature.’ Still, when she’s not pulling bizarre faces, Ulrika looks as elegant as ever. ‘ Kate’s stea l ing my t hu nder!’ Denise Welch will be hoping to make headlines at her July wedding to Lincoln Townley – but the Loose Woman has competition! She joked, ‘OMG Kate Middleton! I…

She’s stayed resolutely single since she split from her second hubby at the end of 2011, but now Andrea McLean has revealed that she’s finally back on the dating scene. However, despite her best efforts, the Loose Women star has confessed that dates have left her ‘stressed’ and scared – with one potential suitor ruled out after Andrea found out that he wasn’t gay! Despite saying late last year that she wasn’t interested in dating after two failed marriages, Andrea, 43, fell for the charms of a mystery man recently and decided to give him a shot. Marriage collapse But the evening was far from smooth sailing, as a nervous Andrea became flustered and hyper. ‘It was really scary, I’ve never sweated so much in my whole life – it…

Paul Hollywood has split from his wife of 15 years – after growing close to a sexy chef he met in the US, it has been reported. The baker, 47, stunned family and friends by walking out on wife Alexandra and moving into a nearby bachelor pad, just a short drive away from where she lives with their son Josh, 11. Now pals believe that Paul’s shock decision is down to his growing friendship with Marcela Valladolid, 34, his co-star in the US remake of The Great British Bake Off. Marcela, who found fame cooking Mexican food on US TV, is the show’s version of Mary Berry – and insiders claim she fell for Paul almost immediately. ‘Marcela loved his Scouse charm and he thought she was talented and gorgeous…

Outspoken Richard Madeley, 56, never holds back on voicing his opinions and that’s a part of his charm. Best known as a part of the much-loved presenting duo Richard and Judy, the father-of-two talks about This Morning, his pride over Judy’s new career as a novelist and her need for peace. Have you heard the rumour that Jake Humphrey is being trained up to be Phillip Schofield’s eventual successor on This Morning? The guy from Formula 1? I just read that he might be coming in as one of the fill-ins – well, good luck to him. It’s a big gig, This Morning. I mean, it’s deceptively easy when you look at it. There’s a lot of paddling under the surface to do that. I wish him well but it…