Innholdsfortegnelse for 29-feb-16 i Woman's Own

Hitting the road again… Get ready, folks! Grammy award-winning singer Adele is about to kick off her much-anticipated European tour, with her first concert in Belfast next week. It’s the first time the star has hit the road in five years. In the past, she’s admitted that she suffers from crippling stage fright and doesn’t really enjoy touring – but after the phenomenal success of her recent single, Hello , and album, 25 , and her super-slim new figure, there’s no stopping Adele at the moment. It’s sure to be incredible! Join us online Head to our fabulous website, womansown .co.uk, to get all the latest celeb gossip, great competitions and deals, plus beauty, fashion, easy recipes and health…

Could the Beckhams be about to add to their brood? According to a pal, the couple, who will celebrate their 17th wedding anniversary in July, want to try for another baby! ‘They wouldn’t rule out adding to their family,’ the friend revealed. And despite their busy schedules, Victoria, 41, and David, 40, who already have Brooklyn, 16, Romeo, 13, Cruz, 11, and Harper, four, are more loved-up than ever. ‘They regularly go for romantic nights out,’ the pal added. ‘They’re very much in love.’ Aww!…

Fitness guru Chloe Madeley has taken her frustrations out on her dad Richard, telling him, ‘It’s all your fault!’ The 28-year-old was discussing her swearing habits on Instagram, posting a quote that read, ‘I don’t know how to not swear,’ and then added, ‘It’s my dad’s f***ing fault.’ While she didn’t explain any further, it certainly isn’t the first time she’s slammed her poor dad for making her the person she is today. Just last month, she said she’d inherited her waistline from him! ‘It [my stomach] is the first place I gain weight and the last place I lose it,’ said Chloe. ‘I’ve always had an athletic frame – both my brother and I inherited it from our dad. All three of us are tall, with broad shoulders, muscular…

She doesn't know what she wants Jessie Wallace has split from her latest boyfriend, musician Tim Arnold, after he revealed he’d grown ‘tired’ of fame. Singer Tim, 40, who began dating the EastEnders star in 2012, admitted the news at a recent showbiz event in London, saying, ‘People just want to know about the celebrities you know or have been with. I am tired of it.’ It’s the latest in a string of failed romances for Jessie, 44, who hasn’t been in a serious relationship for longer than four years. And relationship experts are now asking if her failure to maintain a romance is because she can’t work out what she wants. Fiercely ambitious ‘Jessie tends to date men who aren’t in the public eye, but she leads the life…

TAILOR-MADE The trouser suit returns – mix it up with coordinating styles or go all out with matching prints. IT SAWRAP This super-flattering style is a key item to invest in – it ll be a wardrobe staple for seasons to come! SADDLE UP They’re practical and stylish and with so many prints and colours in-store, it’s hard to choose! SOLE SAVIOURS Hurrah, the block heel is back! These sturdy styles are perfect for work and play. SPICE IS NICE! Paprika, saffron, turmeric - this season’s colour palette gets an exciting update. FLOWER POWER See in the new season with delicate,vintage-inspired florals. This trend will be sprouting up everywhere. CHECK MATE It’s all about the picnic print – wear your checks bold and oversized. ROMANTIC RUFFLES…

Sugary foods can slip down all too easily, but with our clever tips on how to eat less of the sweet stuff, you can slash up to 16tsp of sugar from your diet every day – enough to prevent middle-age spread! HOW IT WORKS Follow our eight tips and you will cut 250 sugar calories from your daily diet, which could add up to 7lb over four weeks. Choose only sugar-free drinks – stick to water, tea (normal or herbal), coffee and low-fat milk. Fill half your plate with vegetables or salad at every meal. Eat off plates that are no more than 10 inches (25cm across). Allow yourself a maximum 200 calories daily of ‘unhealthy’ treats (biscuits, chocolate, savoury snacks, alcohol). 1 SWAP CEREAL FOR…

After having kids, I fell into a really boring job. I’m still doing it 12 years on and it’s killing my confidence. My dream job is to make cakes for a living, but I’m too scared to give up my job – I have mouths to feed and bills to pay. I just keep wondering if I’m ever going to get the chance to do it. I feel so sad when I think about what I could have been. Louise, 51 The good news is this is not an either/or situation. You can pay the bills and achieve your dreams if you make the proper plans. Like many people, you’re constrained by your day job, but the good thing about cakes is that you can make them and sell them…

NEW FOR YOU Steripod Toothbrush Protector, £4.99 for a pack of two, Boots The average toothbrush can contain as many as 10 million bacteria including E.coli, staph and even faecal matter, so we need something to keep them germ-free. ‘Every time you flush the loo, tainted water droplets are sprayed up to 10 feet away, which can land on your toothbrush. So close the lid,’ says TV cleaning guru Aggie MacKenzie. This nifty new device clips over your manual or electric toothbrush head, stopping all those nasties from getting there in the first place. It also has sanitising thymol and air holes to keep brushes fresh and clean. A bathroom must and great for travelling, too. Woman’s Own tested Jessica Bowden, Chief Sub Editor, says: ‘My husband’s snoring can make…

Andy Waters, 50, is an IT manager from Hertfordshire. He has two children, aged 10 and 15, and donated sperm for four years as a student. I decided to become a donor when I was 19 after seeing how deeply a family friend was affected by infertility. Not being able to have children caused them so much distress and I knew I was in a position to be able to help others in the same situation. The unknown When I went to the clinic for the first time, in 1985, I was screened for HIV and given a health check, then I donated regularly for around four years. I was paid £10 each time, but money was never my l motivation – I wanted to help others. Anonymity was part…

There is a new budget supermarket on the block to rival Aldi and Lidl – easyFoodstore. It’s from the same group as easyJet and the first store in Park Royal, London, is open now. Everything from biscuits to teabags, chickpeas to sardines are – you guessed it – 25p this month. Following a successful launch, it is planned to be rolled out to south-east London, the Midlands and the North, although it looks likely that prices will go up but to no more than 50p. Will you use it? Let us know on Twitter or Facebook…

Prince George and Princess Charlotte are so cute! Diana would be proud. Chris Olet Give me a nice cuppa and box of Maltesers and the world can do whatever it wants outside my front door! Adele Pike Happy birthday, Holly Willoughby! Can’t believe she is 35! Looking stunning as always. Jackie Perrins I laugh hard every day and feel great on it! It makes the worries melt away. Janice Holloway…

They’re best pals, but Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 40, have admitted there is something that can tear them apart – board games! The Saturday Night Takeaway duo were chatting about explosive rows when Dec revealed, ‘The last big row we had was over Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? the board game.’ Ant added, ‘We’re quite competitive. There was door slamming!’ ‘I’m the stropper,’ Dec admitted. ‘I packed the game up and stormed out of Ant’s house. I still stand by it. But we’ve managed to put our differences behind us.’…

Andrea McLean is still suffering at the hands of a terrifying stalker who’s been following her for months. Since autumn of last year, the Loose Women panellist has had to cope with an obsessive fan who’s been parking outside her home, sending love notes and even peering in through her windows – and it’s taking a toll on her emotionally. ‘She’s not sleeping,’ a source close to Andrea revealed. ‘She’s been suffering anxiety attacks and she’s scared when she’s on her own. She finds the whole thing creepy – knowing that someone could be outside watching puts her on high alert 24/7!’ Panic button The nightmare situation comes as Andrea, 46, who’s mum to 14-year-old Finlay and Amy, nine, has found happiness again with her new boyfriend, businessman Nick Feeney,…

JFK Victoria Beckham arrived in New York recently in 5in stilettos and just a purse for hand luggage. Now that’s style! Posh shows she has no fear of spilling her in-flight coffee down her front by going for an all-white ensemble. Brave! Landing in New York last year, Vic stepped out in this hot pink outfit. Would you think she’d been on a plane for the past eight hours? Our favourite queen of fashion looks more like she’s off to party at a Spanish carnival than board a long-haul flight. LHR Rita Ora donned a camouflage tracksuit arriving back from Hong Kong last year. LAX Kim Kardashian went straight from the Grammys to the runway – and not the fashion-show kind! SYD 24 hours on a plane in those heels…

‘It was such a lucky escape’ When I noticed the skin on my hands was itchy and red, I put it down to my job. As a police officer, I had to wear latex gloves to carry out home searches, or when handling evidence. I assumed they’d made my hands a bit dry. Then one evening while out for dinner with my husband, Jason, I took a bite of dessert – an almond cake. Within seconds my lips had swollen to twice their size. After a series of tests, it was revealed I was allergic to latex, almonds and peanuts, and I was diagnosed as anaphylactic. It meant I could have a severe and life-threatening reaction, causing my airways to close. I was given an EpiPen to carry – a…

1 Distance yourself slowly from them. Not just in life, but also on Facebook and any other way you are connected, such as WhatsApp. 2 Don’t make a big deal about it to anyone. Talking about it or letting people know what you’re doing makes it gossip-worthy. Back away slowly and quietly. 3 Don’t confront them. This only engages them and gives them ground to connect with you and re-establish the friendship. 4 Don’t feel guilty. Not all friendships are made to last forever, and you don’t have to stay friends with someone who is difficult. 5 Avoid the places where you’ll meet. It may mean changing your habits but you need to weigh up what is more important to you.…

1 BE MINDFUL Eat breakfast in a daze and shower in a trance? Try instead to focus on what you’re doing. If you have a cup of coffee, smell the fragrance, feel the warmth of the mug – use all the senses to be ‘in the moment’. Studies show meditation can rewire the brain to reduce stress levels, while increasing contentment. Go to lifehacker.co.uk/2010/07/20/guide-meditation-rest-us. 2 GET A DOG (…OR A CAT) Pet owners are healthier, have greater self-esteem and are less lonely than those who don’t have animals at home, according to a study. They’re also more conscientious, extroverted and less fearful, say researchers at the American Psychological Association. And, in a survey of 1,000 dog and cat owners, and 1,000 non-pet owners, commissioned by Blue Cross animal charity, pet…

Could your clutter be worth £1,922? The average home has almost £2,000 of unwanted but potentially valuable items, according to research by loft conversion specialist essexrooms .com. Here’s how to convert them into cash… 1 GET ANTIQUES VALUED If you uncover forgotten antiques – or an item that you think might be valuable – then it could be worth getting it looked at by a professional.Kovels.com has a free price guide online based on previously auctioned items, but you will have to pay upwards of £15 per item for an exact valuation. 2 SELL, SELL, SELL  For high-value items, such as electricals, furniture and branded clothing, do your research before selling. Search auction website eBay, Preloved and listing website Gumtree for the item you want to sell…

The perfect patio lily Some Oriental lilies are too tall for patio pots. That’s not the case with Lily Romance, whose stems are short, but still long enough to yield cut flowers. This new collection of easy-to-grow lilies produces almost every shade of pink and red, some with spots and some with stripes. Resulting in eight blooms per stem, the plants are sure to fill your garden with beautiful fragrance each summer. Easy to grow, the lily Romance collection is ideal for beginners and those with little time. Height: 40cm. Spread: 25cm. BUY 6 (1 OF EACH) FOR £12.99 BUY 12 (2 OF EACH) FOR £19.99 (RRP £25.98) SAVING £5.99 Don’t forget to add a stylish touch to your patio with this set of colourful patio pots. Either pair with…

Peter Andre PISCES (27 FEBRUARY) Neptune’s adding an extra dose of charisma to the singer and reality star this year, with his essential niceness shining through. This should lead to some interesting offers. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Knuckle down and apply extra energy and effort into anything you want done. It’s the last week for a while where your activity-loving ruler Mars is in such a strong position, so you’ll want to make the most of it. Meanwhile, romance still looks rosy. For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Keep things light, especially at work, and this could be your lucky leap-year week. You’re thinking clearly and seeing the big picture in a way that could help career prospects or your public profile.…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOLLY! This Morning’s Holly Willoughby turned 35 recently and it looks like she had a bonanza of a birthday. The TV star was not only given a fab cake live on air but she also got her very own birthday boat! And it was her co-host Phillip Schofield, 53, who was in charge of the surprise. Taking her to the studio window, Holly watched as the big boat, complete with a birthday banner, sped past. And she was pretty chuffed. ‘That’s amazing, thank you,’ she said. ‘I wasn’t expecting that.’ Starting her day with cupcakes in her dressing room, she admitted she planned to eat her way through the day with a special family lunch and dinner. Hope you had fun, Holly! ‘My husband was so jealous!’ Davina…

‘I used to bea serial dater!’ Elizabeth Hurley on her love life, Joan Collins and THAT dress The Royals is back for a second series – we love that show! It’s Buckingham Palace on steroids. There aren’t that many big, glam, slightly silly shows at the moment, so it’s filled a slot. I love playing my Queen. She does villainous things but I feel she has a heroic spirit. I heard you take your son, Damian, on set… We shoot over vacation, so it means the kids can come on set the whole time. He’s like the show’s mascot. He loves it. And he’s a teen now! I’m dreading the terrible teens. I’ve had a good ride so far and he’s still very enchanting. But he could turn…

After spending the most romantic day of the year alone, is Carol Vorderman back to being a single lady? The former Countdown star has got tongues wagging after she was asked what she was doing for Valentine’s Day and she revealed, ‘I’m flying solo. I ended the last relationship pretty soon after it began. I’m just too independent.’ Carol, 55, has dated pilot boyfriend Graham Duff, 40, on and off since 2012 – with the TV star saying just last September, ‘There’s nothing not to love about Duffy.’ But after her latest revelation, have the pair gone their separate ways? Watch this space.…

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has found a new pal to support her through her heartbreak – Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards. The pair love having girlie nights in. ‘She’s incredible,’ Perrie, 22, explained. ‘She has been a good friend to me, particularly recently. She is the nicest person in the world. She knows what I’ve gone through and has great advice.’ Perrie broke up with her fiancé, ex-One Direction star Zayn Malik, 23, last August, while Cheryl, 32, split from her husband of 18 months, Jean-Bernard, earlier this year.…

ALEX JONES LEFT ‘NERVOUS, ANXIOUS AND VULNERABLE’ The One Show’s Alex Jones was in court earlier this month after an obsessive fan bombarded her with messages online. She pressed charges against the man after receiving inappropriate tweets telling her he ‘loved her’ over a period of 17 months. Sources said it left her feeling ‘nervous, anxious and vulnerable’. According to reports, the man turned up outside the BBC studios to see Alex, 38. He has since been issued with a restraining order that bans him from contacting her, her husband Charlie Thomson and her parents. GWYNETH PALTROW: ‘IT’S BEEN LONG AND TRAUMATIC’ Actress Gwyneth Paltrow took her stalking case to court earlier this month after it all got too much for her. Testifying in court, the star revealed that Dante…

MONEY HAS COME BETWEEN US I lent a friend £500 when she moved to a new city. But while I was confident she’d pay it back in a month, I didn’t hear from her. I called and she was very apologetic and said she was short and asked if I’d give her until the six-month mark. That time has come and gone and I’ve heard nothing. I’m furious, because I see her on Facebook all the time going out and buying new stuff so I can tell she has cash. I feel very used. Frances, 48, London Nothing breaks a friendship faster than money. I agree your friend has behaved pretty badly in not keeping you up-to-date about returning your money, and I’m not surprised you’re so angry. It sounds…

1 Ban sex for a while Making love can cause cystitis if bacteria is spread and can make symptoms worse if you already have it, so give it a rest until it’s gone. See your GP, who can prescribe antibiotics that should start to clear it up in a day or two. 2 Wipe front to back This is vital when going to the toilet. Most cases occur when bacteria that live harmlessly in the bowel or on the skin get into your bladder through the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of your body). Inserting tampons, using a diaphragm or a catheter may also spread bacteria and trigger cystitis. 3 Try cranberries ‘They really do work,’ says Dr Marilyn Glenville (marilynglenville.com). ‘Substances in them can stop bacteria from…

1 FIND SOME ‘DECOY FREEBIES’  ‘Make a list of activities like reading a book, doing yoga or new challenges like starting a blog,’ says Iona. Whenever you feel the urge to splurge, go straight to one of your decoy freebies – you’ll soon see the savings mount up. 2 VOLUNTEER FOR FUN  Helping out at music, food and book festivals during the spring and summer can be a great way to meet new people and enjoy culture for nothing. But you’ll need to register now with sites such as oxfam.org.uk/stewarding and look out for listings in local newspapers, magazines and noticeboards. 3 TAKE A HOMEMADE CHALLENGE  Need a facial? Try making your own mask from all-natural ingredients you already have. For example, a Greek yogurt and honey face mask with a…

PIC OF THE WEEK Win £50 if we feature your photo Let kids be kids! I found ‘Manicures, spray tans and blow-dries... for little girls’ (15 February issue) an uncomfortable read. The mums can justify it however they like, but it’s still putting pressure on them over their appearance and sending the message that they need all these treatments to look good, when they are beautiful as they are! I think spray tans are one step too far. Young girls should be comfortable with their own skin tone – plus they then might resort to sunbeds to maintain the look. Kelly Starling, Newcastle Waste of money I was surprised to hear that Jerry Hall and Rupert Murdoch were engaged and even more surprised to hear that the ring cost £2.4…

FILM How To Be Single Out now Dakota Johnson and Rebel Wilson are brilliant in this hilarious comedy. Learning how to be single from the master Robin (Rebel), Alice (Dakota) sets off on a quest of thrills, flirting and drunken mistakes in New York! Grab your best friends for a night of laugh-out-loud fun. BOOK The Infinite Airby Fiona Kidman (£9.99, Aardvark Bureau) Out 6 March Jean Batten went from being one of the most celebrated pilots in the 1930s to a tragic figure who died in obscurity. This book tells her remarkable true story. A gripping historical read. DVD The Intern Out 29 February  Robert De Niro plays widower Ben, who is bored of retirement and ready to return to the world of…

UGLY HOUSE THURSDAYS, CHANNEL 4 He can transform amazing spaces, now George Clarke is back to tackle ugly ones too. The architect and presenter will be given £50,000 per episode to work his magic. If you miss it, catch up on All 4. Baby Changes Everythin g MONDAY, TLC There’s no denying that everything changes with the patter of tiny feet. This new series follows four couples as they become parents for the very first time – and it’s particularly eyeopening when one pair welcome quadruplets! Eurovision You Decide FRIDAY, BBC FOUR It’s all change for 2016 as the British public get to select the Eurovision song for the first time in six years. Hosted by Mel Giedroyc, the UK haven’t had much luck in recent editions, so maybe we’ll…

Former S Club 7 pop star Hannah Spearritt has traded the dance floor for the operating theatre in her new role on BBC’s Casualty . Playing troublemaker Mercedes Christie, she has been busy ruffling feathers in the emergency department. Hannah, 34, who reformed with S Club 7 for a reunion tour last year, sat down with us to chat about the moments that changed her life… What makes you cry? It doesn’t take much but films always make me cry. I think that’s the sign of a good film. I’m quite an emotional person. Do you have any hidden talents? I used to play a lot of tennis as a kid and I played for the first time again a few months ago. I was expecting to…