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ChiffondreamHalle Berry, 46,looks youthful and fresh in this chiffon floor-sweeper. The one-shoulder style helps to balance the thigh-high cut. ElectricblueIf we had legs like Jo Whiley, 48, we’d show them off too! A slash this high demands flawless legs, so apply fake tan before you bare. In the nudeKate Hudson, 34,chooses the perfect shoe to accompany her dramatic dress. These nude peep toes help to create the illusion of longer, slimmer legs. Just a hintDon’t think you have to flash the flesh to work this trend. Olympian VictoriaPendleton, 32, looks super-elegant in this scarlet number with a demure slit. SubtlestylingGorgeous as ever, Jerry Hall, 57, shows off her model figure in this strapless silky dress, which is perfect if you’d rather show only calves. Splits ofSHAME Helen Flanagan It’s the…

She’s sure to go down astorm in Oz as a judgeon Australia’s GotTalent, but our veryown Dawn Frenchremains a home girl at heart. Fresh from enjoying a workinghoneymoon with new husbandMark Bignell, Dawn, 55, has thatnewlywed glow about her. Beinga wife again clearly suits her. She’s regained 3st since gettingtogether with Mark in 2011, butyou get the feeling she wouldn’thave it any other way. Thoughlife hasn’t always been so rosy. Intensely private Dawn, whois mum to Billie, 21, opens upabout her ‘tricky’ divorcefrom Lenny Henry after 25years of marriage, her secondwedding and why she won’tbe buying any sexy undies… After your mum’s death andyour divorce from LennyHenry, how did you comethrough it all intact? To be honest, everything that’shappened, when I look at it, isstuff that happens to all of…

As the country goescrazy for theirfuture monarch,we chat to royalexpert Jennie Bondto get her insider take on thenewest addition to the Windsorfamily, from the decision onnannies and boarding schools tothe crucial godparent debate… How will the Palace feelabout Kate’s plans to takethe baby back to her mum’s? It will be fine. Kateand William maypop back hometo Mum for ashort period,but they’ll wantto get backto KensingtonPalace as soon as possible. They’llwant to be in their own homeand with their own little family. What security would thereneed to be set in place atthe Middletons’ house? It wouldn’t be any greater thanhaving William there normally,except for the odd extra bodyto protect from the paparazzi. They’re also planninga break to Balmoral… Yes, the Queen hasextended theinvitation togo there lateron in thesummer. That’s in linewith…

HOW IT WORKS If you’re only tucking intoburgers and sausages, youknow you’re not going to loseweight! But grilling lean meatsand vegetables is actually a greatway to stay slim, as you retain allthe natural succulence and flavourof the food without the need topile on sauces, butter or cream. And the excess fat drains off whenyou cook this way, which can onlybe good news for your waistline. Don’t worry if it rains – just useyour indoor grill instead! What to do 1 Choose one calorie-controlled breakfastand lunch from the lists on the oppositepage each day. In the evening, select agrill-and-go dinner using the guidelines provided. 2 In addition, have 300ml skimmed milkor a pot of fat-free fruit yogurt a day(in addition to any in the meals). Youcan use the milk for teas…

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Top tip Ginseng boostsboth energy and brainfunction – try Holland& Barrett KoreanGinseng, £26.99 for20 capsules Feeling exhausted is socommon it’s now known asTATT or ‘tired all the time’.According to the RoyalCollege of Psychiatrists,10 per cent of us suffer from prolongedfatigue, which can be triggered by somany things, from our lifestyles tomedical problems. See your GP if you’reconcerned, and follow our advice… Get moreexercise OK, so it might be the verylast thing you feel like doingwhen you’re tired, but regularexercise can energise and‘reboot’ your system. Most ofus spend too much time stuckinside our offices and homes,surrounded by artificial lightand with no natural stimulus,which can make us feelsluggish. So, even if all youmanage is a brisk walk up anddown your road each morning,you will feel the benefits,both mentally and physically. Couldit be…

Save without spending Here are my top tips this week to makethe most of your hard-earned cash 1BUY £1 TREATS FOR DAYS OUT Promotional packs of Kit Kats currently feature a50-per-cent-off voucher for up to four people, whichcan be used at most Merlin attractions. A family offour could save up to £85.20 at the likes of AltonTowers and the voucher is valid until 31 March 2014. 2BAG A BARGAIN UK HOTEL ROOM Book at premierinn.com for a stay between 2 September and12 December 2013 and you could pay from just £29 per night. Thereare 500,000 cheap rooms available this autumn – with prices upto £49 – and bookings must be made at least 21 days in advance. 3 GET YOUR PET CHECKED Your dog or cat can be weighed for free…

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Why had he sent that text to me? What happened to me just before my 40th birthday in April 2007 was so unexpected, so seemingly insignificant, it still amazes me how things worked out. I was planning a dinner party and I wantedall my best friends to be there. ‘I’d love you tocome along,’ I wrote, sending a text to my friendMichael Hall. Minutes later, my phone beeped. ‘Are you the one who likes head-banging tomusic at The Crooked Billet?’ the reply read.‘What?’ I thought. That didn’t sound like Michael.I racked my brain, trying to work out who it was. The other man After all, they’d got the detail about me andthe pub completely right! So I texted back,yet my mystery messager revealed he wasindeed ‘Michael Hall’, the name of…

Sun, sea &Sandringham WHERE Soak up thetranquillity of rural northNorfolk at Sandringham, theQueen’s 20,000-acre estate,where William and Kate arecreating a family bolthole. PAST GLORIES EdwardVII built Sandringham Houseas a retreat from London. It’sthe Queen’s winter haunt,so the rest of the year it isopen to the public. HOW TO VISIT Thehighlight is standing inthe spot where the Queendelivers her Christmasmessage (£12; sandringhamestate.co.uk). Follow thewoodland trails and lookout for Park House, wherePrincess Diana was born,plus Anmer Hall – buildingwork is the giveaway thatWilliam and Kate are ontheir way! NEARBY Walk the promat Old Hunstanton and eatposh pub grub at the Rose& Crown in Snettisham. STAY Try Norfolk Hideaways(norfolkhideaways.co.uk),which has romantic cottageslike The Coach House (sleepsfour), £565-£665 a week. MORE INFOvisitnorthnorfolk.com Splendour of Kingston uponThames WHERE This beautiful markettown is steeped in royal…

BACHELOR BOY again! Ladies, form an orderly queue – George Clooney is back on the singles market. The eternal bachelor, 52, has split with his girlfriend of two years, Stacy Keibler, amid reports they spent US Independence Day apart. A source close to the couple says, ‘It is not like they couldn’t find time to get together. But George is backing away. Whenever he feels a woman is getting too close, he pulls back.’ ‘It wasn’tthe mostelegantmoment’ Holly Willoughby has respondedto the snaps of her smoking anddrinking in the middle of the day. She admits, ‘It wasn’t the mostelegant moment of my life. Butam I trying to give up? Nah… It’soccasional.’ But Holly, 32, who’sconfessed to wanting a thirdchild, may have to think aboutquitting altogether soon... Kerry ‘I feelhumiliated’ The…

NOLANS REUNITEDColeen, Bernie, Linda and Maureendusted off their microphones fora Nolans reunion tour in 2009. Thesisters belted out their classic hitsfor their adoring fans. SINGING SIBLINGSBernie and her sisters werecatapulted to stardom afterforming a group in the 1970s. YOU’RENICKEDAfter a stintin Brookside asDiane Murray,she took on therole of SheelaghMurphy inThe Bill(left). A TRUE STARComing second in thefirst series of PopstarToOperastarwas a ‘privilege’for Bernie. ‘I enjoyed everysecond of it,’ she said. DARING TO BAREWearing a smile andlittle else, Berniewowed audiencesin Calendar Girls. MOTHERLY LOVEBernie’s primary concernduring her illness wasalways Erin. She said,‘I desperately want tosee her grow into thebeautiful woman thatI know she will be.’ GREATESTROLEDelighted Bernieand her husband,Steve Doneathy,welcomed theirbeloved daughter,Erin, into theworld in 1999. A lasting tribute ‘Bernie passed away peace fully with all of her family around her.…

The whole streethuddled round one TV The livingroom fellsilent asthe crown wasplaced on QueenElizabeth II’s head. ‘God save theQueen’ shoutedthe crowd. Next,a gun salute rangout from the TV,prompting clapping fromthe group of 30 of us who’dsqueezed in to watch thesmall black and white set. Sharing the fun It was 2 June 1953, and ourneighbour was the only onein our street in South Cave,East Yorkshire, to own a TV. I was just 10 and wassitting cross-legged on thefloor with the other children.Our parents sat behind us onchairs brought from home. Afterwards, the entirevillage celebrated witha huge party in the middleof the green. There wasbunting everywhere, andeven though the countrywas still struggling with foodshortages, the mums hadmanaged to rustle up a feastof cakes and sandwiches. Before, at school, I’d madea cardboard version…

Finance officer BeckySingleton, 43, lives inEltham, South London. ‘I’ve just lost a stoneand now want to update mywardrobe with more fashionableclothes. However, I can’t seemto shake off my old style of jeansand casual tops, which now lookfrumpy and really unflattering onme. What can I wear to show offmy new figure that’s both stylishand comfortable for work, andtrendy for going out in the evening?’ Becky’s make-up kit Try the new summer smokyeye for a fresh update ona classic look. Add a washof jewel-toned eyeshadow– we used a berry shade –across the lid and crease,then blend with charcoalshadow. Line the eyes withkohl and finish with mascara. ‘I love mymakeover!I look youngerand feel reallyconfident’ Lookingpeachy The simple cutand flatteringshape of thisA-line dressskims Becky’ships and thighsand highlightsher waist. Thetwo-tone nudeshoes makeher legs looklonger too.…

Summer can bring out insecuritiesin us all. Wouldn’t that swimsuitlook better with a bigger bust?What about those bulging bitshanging over your bikini bottoms?But then ask yourself this – to what lengthswould you go to fix your flaws? Once, if you mentioned you were headingoverseas for a nip and a tuck, most peoplewould shake their head in horror. After all,we’ve all heard stories of exploding implantsand infected tummy-tuck scars. But it seemsmore and more of us are ready to pack up oursuitcases and combine a break in the sun witha quick session under the surgeon’s knife. And for the first time ever, we’re findingthat we’re getting great results. Boffinsat the University of Leeds spent two yearson their ‘Sun, Sea, Sand and Silicone’ studyand found an incredible 98 per cent ofpatients would…

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Deliciousmealsall under 400calories Chicken with balsamic peppers SERVES 4 PREP TIME 10 MINS COOKING TIME 20 MINS COST PER SERVING £1.82 YOU WILL NEED ◆4 x 170g skinless chicken fillets ◆Olive oil ◆2 cloves garlic,crushed ◆2 red and 2 yellowpeppers, thickly sliced ◆2 garliccloves, whole ◆Few sprigs ofthyme ◆125g giant couscous◆1 stock cube ◆Balsamicvinegar ◆Handful of rocketFoodFeature HOW TO DO IT 1 Heat a griddle pan. Season thechicken and brush with oliveoil and the crushed garlic. Griddlefor 15 mins, turning as needed. 2Meanwhile, heat 1tbsp oliveoil in a frying pan. Add thepeppers, garlic cloves and thyme. Cook for 5 mins or until thepeppers start to soften, stirringoccasionally. Add 2tbsp water,reduce the heat, cover the panand simmer for 15 mins. 3 Boil the couscous in stock andwater for 7 mins until…

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Mum’sthe word Coronation Street buddies Kym Lomasand Alison King have a rather uniquenickname on set – they call eachother ‘mummy’! The pair, who playformer sisters-in-law Michelleand Carla Connor, are such goodfriends in real life that theyhave no qualms about usingthe affectionate moniker, andexplain it has a special meaningto them. Alison, 40, says, ‘Kym hasbecome one of my best friends andI think the chemistry betweenus is evident. We call eachother “mummy” at workbecause we have each other’sback.’ The BFFs have alsorevealed they’re off on theirfirst holiday together and willtake Kym’s kids David, 18, andEmily, 15, with them, while herhubby Jamie looks after theirtwo-year-old daughter,Polly. ‘We can sit aroundand do nothing,’ Kym, 37,says. ‘I can’t wait.’ Don’tMISS IT... THE CAFE Weds,24 July, 9pm, Sky1Enjoy a second serving ofthe popular comedy writtenby and…

Stag and hen dos are a rite ofpassage for any future brideand groom, but Carol McGiffinhas admitted that she haschosen to make a stand by banningfiancé Mark Cassidy, 31, from havinghis own ‘last night of freedom’. And even more surprisingly, Carol, 53,is so adamant that Mark won’t go off ona drunken bender with his friends thatshe’s willing to sacrifice her own hen partyto ensure her ban is taken seriously. ‘Mark does make decisions sometimesbut not about his stag do. He wants togo to Las Vegas and he’s not going. I’veseen The Hangover,’ says Carol, referringto the Bradley Cooper film about themessy aftermath of a wild Vegas stagnight. ‘But if he’s not allowed to haveone, I’m not allowed to have one.’ As well as concerns about what TVproducer Mark would get…

Kate and Wills had plentyin common from an earlyage, striped tops included... Posing for the camera, thepair get in good practice fortheir future in the spotlight. Taking their early steps ineducation, the couple lookedadorable in their uniforms. Judging by the big smiles ontheir mummies’ faces, theywere two very cherished tots. Little did Wills know thiscute little Brownie wouldbecome his future queen. Together at last! The studentsweethearts made the perfectcouple at St Andrews University.…

Twice in my life I’ve looked intoa man’s face and known he wasabout to change my life. The first time was 15 years ago,on a night out in my home townof Boston, Lincolnshire, in May 1998, when I wasintroduced to Mike, 27. By the end of the yearour wedding was all planned. He had a way ofmaking me feel looked after yet perfectly free. We loved to travel to far-flung places and ina crowd or a strange city, I’d feel his arm goaround me, pressing me close. ‘I’m your husband, I’m here tolook after you,’ he would say. Seven years passed. ThenI found myself looking intoanother man’s eyes – these fullof hatred – and knowing nothingwould ever be the same again. That day had started like anyother. Mike set off…

TONE your legs for summer Yet another lotion for pesky cellulite? Well, this one reallyworks! Packed with fat-releasing ingredients, Clarins BodyLift Cellulite Control (left), £36, minimises orange-peel skinin four weeks and gives an instant lift – trust us, we’ve triedit. Or for a turbo-charged treatment, try Universal ContourWrap Self Slim Kit, £39.95, universalcontourwrap.com. Applythe clay to your problem area and wrap in the bandagesfor an hour. The minerals in the clay help to detoxify thebody, banish water retention and tone the skin. GETsmoother Get into the good habit of dry bodybrushing every day before your bathor shower. Sweep The Body Shop’sRound Body Brush, £8, in long strokesworking towards your heart, to boostcirculation and smooth yourskin. L’Oréal Paris SublimeBronze Exfotonic BodyPolishing Gel, £7.99, isour beauty editor’sfavourite new scrub. It smells amazing…

DEAR RADHA Do I have to put up with this pain? My left knee is causing me a lot of discomfort. An X-ray showed I was suffering from ‘wear and tear’. I was prescribed painkillers and ibuprofen gel, but my right knee’s sore now, too. I’m 53, I’m not overweight, so do I have to put up with this constant pain as part of the ageing process? Jackie, 53, Birmingham Wear and tear, or osteoarthritis,of the cartilage in your jointsdoes normally develop in theover-fifties and is more commonin women than men. It’s good yourweight’s not adding extra pressure,but regular exercise to build upyour leg strength, such as walkingand swimming, can help. Alwayscheck with your GP before startingany new exercise programme. Some sufferers find relief usinga TENS machine (electrical nervestimulation), while…

To watch our family on a day outto the zoo, you’d think us ahappy, normal group. Yet eventhese seemingly simple treatscause the most unbearablestress and terror. For my little girl Ava, seven,could drop down dead at any moment. Imagine – every day, every minute, living witha tragic time bomb. It’s unbearable and yet onethat, as her mum, I have no choice but to accept. I’d wanted to have children from an early age.At 19, a nursery teacher, I married Sean, then 29,who worked in IT, and we settled in Dundee. Our first daughter Arianna was conceived onour honeymoon in Greece, and born in January2005. And then just four monthslater, I fell pregnant again. Itwas a shock but I already knewI loved being a mum and Seanand I told ourselves that…

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She first carved out acareer for herself as aglamour model but hassince gone on to writebestselling novels, star in severalhit reality TV shows and endorseeverything from perfumes to faketan. As she prepares for the birthof her fourth child, Katie Price,35, tells Woman’s Own just howglamorous her life really is… What’s your best freebie? I don’t really get many freebiesand I certainly don’t get anythingextravagant for free, but I doget sent quite a lotof clothes. Have youever googledyourself? Yes, quite a fewtimes but only ifI hear that someonehas said somethingabout me in thepress and I wantto see what they’vebeen saying. I tendto ignore everythingelse that’s written about mebecause it’s all rubbish. How much money is toomuch to spendon a taxi ride? I regularly payanything between£750 to £1,500 fortaxi rides intoLondon from…