Innholdsfortegnelse for July 29, 2013 i Woman's Own

Wow! Doesn’t new royal mum-to-be Zara Phillips look amazing? I— She’s pictured here at the Coronation Festival Gala at the Palace in her debut public appearance since announcing her happy news. Zara looked effortlessly chic in a simple knee-length printed tunic that kept her growing bump under wraps. But now she’s got to follow in the footsteps of Kate, who’s just been voted Best Dressed Pregnant Celeb in a survey of mums. Let’s hope Zara’s little arrival i overshadowe by our new heir. Join us online Headtoourfabulous website, latest celeb gossip, great competitions plus fashion and beauty, including k our pick of high street " lipsticks.…

It’s the day they’ve been planning since Lincoln got down on bended knee while on a romantic break to Nice 11 months ago, and now Denise Welch has said ‘I do’ to her 40-year-old toy boy lover. Since meeting last year, the two have been through their fair share of ups and downs, including battles with alcoholism that threatened to split them up for good. Thankfully, for the sake of their relationship, the couple put their booze troubles behind them, but it left Denise with another big problem – her weight! She has said, ‘It used to be: “I deserve that glass of wine”, now it’s: “I’ve had a bad day, I deserve that cake.”’ So with the fear of being a ‘fat bride’ looming over her, Den hit the…

Can you believe it? We can’t even lust over our favourite TV hunk in a steamy clinch any more without being told it’s harmful! Thanks (or rather no thanks) to a recent study, we’ve learnt that losing yourself in a good screen romance could turn out to be bad for you. The problem, the study claims, is that we’re believing TV love stories are true to life and it’s giving us unreasonable expectations. The ugly truth Perhaps they’ve got a point. After all, remember the moment Matthew Crawley dropped to one knee in ITV’s Downton Abbey and proposed to Lady Mary, finally settling the will-they, won’t-they question that had kept so many of us on the edge of our settees? ‘Aah!’ we chorused across the country, dabbing eyes with hankies,…

Pump up the volume Save Me-time brand Nspa has added haircare to its pursefriendly range. Peach blossom and patchoulifragranced Hair Rituals Full Body Shampoo, £3, Asda, is enriched with wheat proteins and is collagen-infused to inject vital volume and hydration into lifeless locks. Splurge Ideal for fine hair, Tigi Catwalk Your Highness Elevating Shampoo, £9.56, lookfantastic.com, adds fullness, movement and softness thanks to its lightweight formula – and it smells divine too! Reader rated CAROL HUGHES, 43, FROM BRAY, IRELAND ‘My beauty musthave is Rimmel Sun Shimmer Bronzing Compact Powder, £5.61. It gives me a healthy glow when I’m looking tired. I sweep it over my face and neck for a sunkissed look.’ 3 ways to wear textured nails ◆ FEATHER Invogue Feather Effect Laquer in Sunset, £3.49, Superdrug, gives…

Just a week to go DO THE 7-DAY FAT FIGHTER The plan A reduced-calorie diet that doesn’t leave you hungry because you’ll be eating lots of bulky, healthy foods. What to expect A loss of 5-7lb if you’re currently 3st or more overweight. A bit less if you’ve not got so much to lose. Why it works You’re benefiting from the fact that you will always lose more weight at the beginning of a calorie-restricted diet. If you followed this plan for a month, you’d lose a sensible 7-10lb. What to do Choose one breakfast, lunch and dinner each day from the following selection (no snacks allowed!) Breakfasts are around 250 cals, lunches no more than 350 cals and dinners about 400 cals. That’s quite a low calorie count, but…

1 Tough times Got a verruca? ‘Verrucas (warts on your feet) don’t normally cause discomfort and they will disappear over time, but some can be painful and need treatment,’ says podiatrist Emma Supple of Supplefeet. ‘Selenium and zinc will boost your immune system to help clear any infections.’ TRY THIS Natural oils such as lemon (£4.99, 10ml) and tea tree (£7.89, 20ml, both Miaroma at Holland & Barrett) have antiseptic qualities. Use a few drops in a foot bath. Or try Bazuka Extra Strength verruca treatment (£6.99, 6g, Boots). If home remedies don’t shift them, see your GP or a podiatrist, who may use acids or electrosurgery. AVOID INFECTIONS Athlete’s foot and verrucas are easy to pick up in communal changing rooms. So always use your own towel and wear…

Here’s what to do If you’re heading out to the shops, make sure that you’ve downloaded the Quidco app to your mobile. It pays you to shop – so not only can you save money on Quidco’s great deals, but you can also receive cash just for checking in What is it? The Quidco app is the UK’s first app that pays you to check in. Save yourself £££s with personalised offers and deals on the go. The app lets you discover paid check-in deals, in-store cashback offers and voucher codes. You will also be able to manage your Quidco account and shop at thousands of online retailers. How do I get the app? ◆ Download the Quidco app free from Google Play or Apple iTunes app store How does…

We suffered so much heartache Sipping on a cup of coffee in my local cafe, I tried to forget about my troubles. Suddenly my phone rang. ‘The royal wedding date has been announced,’ my sister, Amanda, blurted out. ‘It’s the 29th of April.’ ‘I knew it!’ I fumed. It was November 2010 and ever since William had proposed to Kate, I’d had a feeling they’d steal my thunder by choosing the same date as my fiancé Mark and me. Difficult times I didn’t mean to sound bitter but we had chosen that date a year earlier and after all we’d been through, I didn’t want anything to take away from our special day. I was a single mum when I’d met Mark, a civil engineer, then 27, at a New…

Lookalike! I read Tana copies Victoria again!’ [24 June] in disbelief. Is Tana Ramsay really so insecure in her own body that she feels she needs to morph into superskinny Posh? In a society where we need to discourage our kids from looking like mega-slim celebrities, we now see a grown-up woman doing this exact thing. Yes, it’s nice that they are good friends, but how many of us want to go around looking like our best mates? Tana’s style was so much better before, and she’s even wearing the same miserable expression Victoria is famous for. What next Gordon Ramsay with his hair shaved off and his arms ! covered in tattoos like David? Claire Young, Lincolnshire Boy wonder II was climbing the stairs with my 10-year-old grandson and…

THE CORRIE CHOIR The cast of Coronation Street have developed an interesting way to pass the time between scenes – they’ve started a work choir. The singing classes cost £3 a session, and have been introduced to improve morale on set after a tough few months following the arrests of cast members Bill Roache, 81, and Michael Le Vell, 48. Kate Ford, who plays Tracy Barlow, is one of the most enthusiastic in the group, alongside Krissi Bohn (Jenna Kamara) and Lisa George (Beth Tinker), and sources say many more actors are set to join up following a successful trial. An insider says, ‘They have put a special room aside and when the singalongs are in full swing, you can hear them belting out the tunes.’ Don’t MISS IT... HOW…

Suits you! Svelte Denise Van Outen, 39, is a beachwear pro. She shows off her enviable figure in a triangle top and leg-lengthening tie-side bottoms. Bronzed babe Nancy Dell’Olio, 51, looks superglam in this on-trend metallic number. The panama hat is a practical and stylish finishing touch. Prints charming Kate Moss, 39, adds a touch of luxe to the pool with her leopard and gold bikini. A bandeau - or strapless - top like Kate’s chosen suits smaller busts. Poolside glamour With her sparkly bikini, teetering wedges and floppy straw hat, Kate Beckinsale, 40, is the epitome of summer chic. Nautical but nice Kelly Brook, 33, works her killer curves in this black, white and red striped two-piece. A halterneck style is great for bigger busts, like Kelly’s. ABBEY’S bikini…

The venue For their white wedding, the couple hired a luxury private villa in the exclusive Quinta do Lago area of Portugal. Complete with its own guest cottage, the villa is also home to two acres of landscaped gardens overlooking the sea. In the four nights leading up to her wedding, Denise stayed at the upmarket Conrad Hotel, where she hosted a cocktail party for guests. PRICE £22,500 The guests Denise’s closest family and friends were on hand to help celebrate. Guests included dad Vin, son Louis, 12, and Loose Women Lisa Maxwell, Andrea McLean and Carol McGiffin. Other celebs included Denise’s Dancing On Ice partner Matt Evers, her Corrie and Waterloo Road co-stars Angela Lonsdale and Jill Halfpenny, and good friends Kate Thornton (left) and Christopher Biggins. The outfits…

Women often judge those more beautiful than themselves. They think life must be easy for them. Wherever they go, doors must open. Men smile, opportunities unfold... Perhaps it’s even what you’re thinking, seeing me here on the page. I’m on the brink of a modelling career. You take in my curves – tiny waist, gently rounded hips – and think how lucky I am to have been born this way. But you couldn’t be more wrong. All that was lucky was the family I was born into. There was Mum, Dad, my big sister, four years older, and my nan. I was so close to Nan. She’d chuckle when, aged four, I played dressing up and came downstairs tripping on the hem of one of her frocks. ‘I am a…

FACIAL in a tube Regular skin sloughing will help to speed up cell turnover to reveal a clearer complexion over time. Beauty Ed Stephanie Maylor loves Clinique Turnaround Instant Facial Masque, £34. This five-minute treatment shifts dead, skin-dulling cells to brighten and soften. Use two or three times a week – just massage it into your skin then rinse off. NO MORE dark spots Look out for cleansers packed with antioxidants, which help to prevent dark spots forming. MyChelle Apple Brightening Cleanser, £11.50, mychelle uk.com, will gently minimise the look of pigmentation. If you are watching the pennies, try Good Things Fresh Start Creamy Cleanser (right), £4.99, which is loaded with antioxidantrich, superfruit extracts of grape and pomegranate. And its ‘free from’ formula is gentle on sensitive skin. NEW order…

DEAR RADHA I’m too ashamed to wear summer dresses It probably sounds like a silly thing to be worrying about, but I have rough bobbles on my upper arms that look like goosebumps. They make me feel self-conscious and put me off wearing sleeveless tops, which is a problem in the summer. Do you have any tips? Fiona, 40, Brighton You may have keratosis pilaris, a skin condition causing tiny red-brown lumps, which look like goosebumps and may be rough-feeling. It commonly runs in families and is caused because the skin produces too much of the protein keratin, which blocks the pores and widens them, causing a spotting appearance. It is more common in women and teenagers and is harmless. The appearance can be improved by avoiding soap, using emollients…

Back in April, we asked you to tell us about your closest friend, the person you couldn’t do without. We were inundated with entries, but before announcing the winner next week, we bring you some of our other favourites… Born to be together My twin sister, Julie, and I arrived 14 weeks early, both weighing 2lb 2oz. For months our tiny bodies lay in incubators in the premature baby unit at Ballymena Hospital in Northern Ireland. Together we fought infections and breathing problems, until three months later, when our mum, Breige, then 23, and dad Stephen, 24, finally took us both home. ‘Julie was a fill-in mum while I was bed-bound’ Mum loved dressing us in cute matching outfits. ‘Here come the terrible two,’ our neighbours would say, because they…

Citrus passion SERVES 6 PREP TIME 5 MINS YOU WILL NEED ◆ 3 mangoes, peeled and stones removed ◆ Juice of 12 oranges ◆ Juice of 6 lemons ◆ 1ltr passion fruit juice drink ◆ Bottle of sparkling white wine HOW TO DO IT 1 Blend the mango flesh down to a purée. Stir in the orange and lemon juices, and then the passion fruit juice. 2 Divide the drink into 6 glasses and top up each one with a dash of sparkling white wine. Melonade SERVES 6 PREP TIME 5 MINS YOU WILL NEED ◆ 750g watermelon ◆ 50g crushed ice ◆ 200ml lemon juice ◆ 300ml vodka ◆ 150ml Midori ◆ 300ml sweet and sour mix ◆ 1ltr lemonade ◆ Watermelon wedges to garnish HOW TO DO IT…

Aries 21 Mar - 20 Apr Last week I warned you not to get carried away or go over the top. And that advice still stands as you deal with strong impulses and big feelings. Which doesn’t mean you should do nothing – just pick your way carefully through the potholes and you’ll achieve something splendid. ◆ For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Yes, you still have your daily to-dos and responsibilities, but if you don’t pencil in some fun this week, you’ll be a very sad bull. Or you’ll find yourself indulging in an ill-advised flirt or drinking too much in an inappropriate spot. So, what’s the most enjoyable thing you can plan? ◆ For more call 0901 609 4781* Gemini 21 May…

See the sights Palma is a perfect summer city. Perched on the island’s southwest coast, its ancient Moorish walls hang over a yacht-crammed bay that feels cosmopolitan and chilled. Cafes are scattered at the foot of its Gothic star attraction, La Seu Cathedral (left, €4). Sit with a creamy cappuccino and watch as its sandstone walls shine gold in the morning sun. Inside, the architect Antoni Gaudí’s wrought-iron Crown of Thorns hangs above the altar like a chandelier. Unique shops tempt you along shady alleys to the 13th-century Arab bathhouse (€2), the only remaining Moorish building in town. And hikes to the Castle of Bellver (€2.60) and Es Baluard art museum (esbaluard.org/en), where Picassos and Miros dot the walls, are rewarded with sapphire sea views. BEST EATS Start the day…

Cutting edge Newly-wed Mel Sykes had a shock on the box the other lunchtime when Emmerdale’s Dominic Brunt pretended to slice his finger off on Let’s Do Lunch. ‘I was so shocked I said, “Crap!” live on air. I was mortified,’ she confessed. ‘It could have been so much worse. You know what a potty mouth I’ve got, Rich!’ Gok’s banger Charmer Gok Wan has made a career out of boosting the confidence of women – and some men – by showing how to make the most of our lumps and bumps real life can’t just airbrush out. Case in point, we now share the same make-up artist. His nickname for her is Banger Lil. I can never look at her the same way again! Candid girl Backstage with my…

‘I don’t miss Hilary’ Duncan Bannatyne has got his claws into ex-Dragon Hilary Devey, 56, saying she’d have got the sack from the show had she not quit first. Duncan, 64, says, ‘I don’t miss Hilary. She was never on set, she was always late. Hilary can turn up six hours late, walk in like nothing has happened and then say, “I wasn’t late”. I don’t think she’d have had another year on Dragons’ Den. I think she would have been let go.’ TWEET REGRET Paul Hollywood’s estranged wife has spoken of her regret over tweets she posted mocking his co-presenter on The American Baking Competition, Marcela Valladolid, 35, who he’s rumoured to be seeing. Alexandra, 49, reveals, ‘I know that I shouldn’t have done it and I regret it.…

Along with his wife, Judy Finnigan, Richard Madeley made a name for himself presenting This Morning. Since leaving the show 12 years ago, the pair have gone on to present Richard & Judy on C4. Here, Richard, 57, opens up about their heated rows, faking it and why he doesn’t take himself too seriously… You have both released bestselling books – you must be very proud. I can’t tell you how proud I am of Judy’s success. I was with her when the publishers called to say she’d got into the top 10. We danced around the room. Then, amazingly, the phone rang again and it was our son Tom telling us we were grandparents. What a day that was! Obviously, the grandparent thing kind of took precedence. Did you…

Bhs The prom dress The fit-and-flare shape suits all figures and can be worn every summer. Dress, £42, 8-22 The tote bag This style is perfect as hand luggage, at the beach and for days out. Bag, £22.50 The mini wedge A lower heel will elongate your legs but still be comfy. Shoes, £18 Matalan The print trousers Swap your jeans for this hot style that flatters most leg shapes. Trousers, £12, 8-18 The flat sandal Chunky teamed with metallic is bang on trend. Shoes, £10 The sundress This pretty floral style will take you from beach to bar with ease. Dress, £8, 8-18 Tesco The simple shift This versatile classic is a must for your summer wardrobe. Dress, £25, 6-20 The twotone shoe Statement sandals can make the look.…

Parents across the country have been left sickened by the news that Jamie Bulger’s murderer is free once more. Jon Venables, now 30, who was just 10 when he and a pal killed the two-year-old, won parole after serving a second prison sentence of three years for child-porn offences. Distraught mum Denise Fergus has described her horror at the decision as being ‘pushed off a cliff’. ‘I feel I’ve let James down,’ she said. ‘I thought I was finally getting somewhere but I can’t believe how I’m being treated.’ Jon Venables was jailed for eight years in 1993 for the tot’s murder and given a new identity following his release in 2001. Yet he was out for barely nine years before being caught downloading and distributing child porn. ‘They messed…

Try tumsnet! It’s estimated that around 40 per cent of people in the UK suffer with a digestive problem at any one time. Recognising your symptoms can help you receive the right diagnosis and know when to see your doctor. Check out www.tummyworries.co.uk for up-to-date information and trustworthy advice on everything gut-related, from diarrhoea and food intolerance to Crohn’s disease. You can search by symptoms and there is a section dedicated to children, as well. Want more? For top tips and expert health advice, go to womansown.co.uk 3 step fix... Hand washing ◆ DO THIS Studies show that 70 per cent of people in the UK don’t wash their hands properly after using the toilet. Hand washing is the single best way to prevent the spread of infection, including MRSA,…

Should I… overpay my mortgage? Q My husband and I have had to take out a large long-term mortgage to buy a bigger family home, but I’m worried we’ll never pay it off. Should we be overpaying whatever we can afford? NATALIE MYNARD, 37, FROM WINDSOR A This depends on a number of factors. First, whether you have any other debts outstanding. The interest on these tends to be higher than on mortgages, so it’s best to pay them off first. Then make sure you have a decent savings buffer. If you can afford it, it’s advisable to have at least three months’ salary put aside, preferably in the highest interest cash ISA you can find – such as Tesco Bank’s Instant Assess Cash ISA at two per cent (tescobank.com)…

Life can be bittersweet, and it was that way for one of my dearest friends and work colleagues, Lesley Tart. As a manager of a care home, she brought such comfort, happiness and security to the elderly at a time when they needed it most. She treated them with the utmost respect while all the time quietly making sure they were well cared for. Family crisis It was a full-time, exhausting job. Then, in January 2010, Lesley’s own father, Leslie, aged 87, was diagnosed with dementia. She was heartbroken but, of course, working at St Mary’s Nursing Home, in Middlesbrough, meant she was also the very best person to look after him. Not that she saw it as anything more than what a loving daughter should do. It was only…

To be completely honest, I’m still in shock at how much my life has changed in the past couple of months. Winning one six-figure jackpot with Woman’s Own Bingo was incredible, but to get a second just six weeks later was like something from a film. I’ve worked hard all my life as a nursing assistant. At Christmas I took semi-retirement, cutting down to two days a week, so I had a bit more time on my hands. I’ve played in bingo halls for years, but was wary about trying it online. Then I read a winner’s story in Woman’s Own magazine like this one – and decided to try it. After all, I thought, if it’s from Woman’s Own it must be good! I joined just before Christmas and…

MasterChef mates Gregg Wallace and John Torode are back on the box next week, guiding a whole new batch of celebs to culinary glory. This series sees the likes of Janet Street-Porter, Les Dennis and Jennifer Saunders’ hubby, comedian Ade Edmondson, take to the kitchen in what promises to be the most explosive series yet. But behind the cooking and the cameras, we want to get to the bottom of John and Gregg’s interesting relationship. Despite being friends for decades, the 48-yearolds admit that they have never been to one another’s houses. And with Gregg shedding 3st in weight, how does chef John really feel about his mate’s radical diet? We sat them down to find out… Tell us a little bit about the new series… G This is certainly…

Drunken night out… Unlike most Russians, I’m not a big drinker because my job requires me to be very healthy. I didn’t touch a drop of alcohol until my 18th birthday and, when I did, it didn’t take much to make me drunk. Holiday without my parents… They sent me off to summer camp every year when I was at school. The camps took place all over Russia and were full of kids like me who just wanted to spend all day singing and dancing. Crush… George Michael. I remember seeing him in his Freedom video surrounded by all those supermodels and thinking he was the most attractive man alive. I still think he’s pretty hot! Mad bonkers fan… I’ve been fortunate so far and haven’t had any crazy fans,…