Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2, 2015 i Woman's Own

It’s the week we’ve all been waiting for – the start of the X Factor live shows! This is when the acts really have nowhere to hide as they face the baying crowds and the super-critical judges. Simon Cowell’s also made it clear he wants to boost ratings. So there’s talk of Louis Walsh coming back as a fifth judge, sitting away from the panel and giving his impartial verdict – and also a point system. Scoring paddles à la Strictly ? Surely not! But there’s one guarantee – it’s going to be fun! 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…

Fiona Phillips has opened up about her marriage, admitting she finds it a ‘living nightmare’. The star, who’s been married to TV editor Martin Frizell since 1997, revealed in a shock outburst, ‘Marriage is a weird concept, I’ve always thought that. Even as a little girl I never dreamt of a white wedding. And if I had, the thought of living with three hulking men who specialise in eating, making a mess and watching telly would have given me nightmares.’ The former GMTV presenter, who has two boys with Martin – Nathaniel, 16, and Mackenzie, 13 – then said, ‘Yep, my marriage is a living nightmare,’ before adding, ‘But most of the time it’s worth it.’ The 54-year-old was responding to comments presenter Chris Evans made…

‘Fifteen years ago, I would be at a party and say I was a chef, and people wouldn’t talk to me… now cooks are like rock stars’ Gino D’Acampo is like the Duracell Bunny – fizzing with energy and always smiling. As well as regular appearances on Celebrity Juice and This Morning , the renowned Italian chef will soon be back with a new series of Gino’s Italian Escape , which sees him travel to Sicily and Sardinia. Gino, 39, who’s married to his teenage sweetheart, Jessica Morrison, and dad to Luciano, 13, Rocco, 10, and Mia, three, greets us at the television studios with a warm bear hug before offering up delicious biscuits. We settle down to talk all…

Winter can make your eyes look older, say experts. The lack of sunlight emphasises your bags – eek! We all know the cold weather can play havoc with our skin but the drying effects of central heating and harsh weather can make wrinkles more prominent. But which skincare regime is best for you? There seems to be a new anti-ageing cream on the market every week, so it can often be confusing to know which ones are best and if a cream for a fiver really is money well spent. Here, we’ve taken away the confusion and come up with the right solutions for all your skin problems. We also reveal exactly how each product works so you can get the maximum results. We start with your eyes, the area…

MOSTLY As PLATE-CLEARING PAULA Though you try to eat well and have few psychological issues with food, you love eating and often underestimate portion sizes. You also love the social aspect of food and will happily cook for (and eat with) friends. WHAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU Calorie-counting could help you keep on track with the amounts you should be eating (try nutracheck.co.uk ). Plans that focus on filling low-cal foods like soup, fruit and veg could suit you – Slimming World is good in this respect. MOSTLY Bs FAST-FUELLING FIONA You’re always on the go and eat erratically as a result. Food is more fuel than fun for you but you can still gain weight by grabbing fast foods and overeating if you go too long…

3 REASONS TO... cut back on booze The occasional glass of wine is fine, but many of us should be drinking less than we do at the moment. Here’s why… 1 IT PUTS YOU AT RISK OF BREAST CANCER New research shows that just one small alcoholic drink a day (eg, a 120ml glass of wine) raises your cancer risk. Women who drink every day, however little, are 13% more at risk of certain cancers, with breast cancer at the top of the list. 2 IT COULD TRIGGER DIABETES Heavy drinking can reduce your sensitivity to insulin, which can trigger type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a side effect of chronic pancreatitis, caused by heavy drinking. Alcohol also contains a large amount of calories, so you risk putting on…

SAVEvSPLURGE Update your sofa with geometric print cushions in a classic black and white combo. WINTER PASTELS Freshen up your home with a pastel palette. Mix pretty sorbet shades with soft greys and neutral tones for the perfect winter scheme. This week it’s… HALLOWEEN Set the scene with some spooky yet stylish decorations from Sainsbury’s We love… …a splash of colour on our dining table. This hand-painted crockery collection from BHS will make mealtimes brighter. Teapot, £15, sugar pot, £5, mug, £6, bowl, £7, plate, £7, vase, £12, from the Tapestry collection, BHS. 3 of the best... LIGHT-UP DECORATIONS As the dark winter nights draw in, brighten up your room with some fun illuminations.…

Watching my daughter Hope twirling round in her pretty sparkling dress, I’m so proud. She’s only 12 but loves ballroom dancing and seems to have inherited a passion for it from her gran, my own mother Mavis, who did a lot of dancing when she was younger too. But that’s not the only bond my little girl shares with her Nana. Because back before Hope even found her dancing feet, something incredible happened that meant their lives will be forever entwined… Hope was just two when my mum came to babysit for her and Hope’s little sister Verity, then 14 months. Their dad was at work and I needed to go on a training course for a new job as a teaching assistant. A worrying find Hugging both my girls,…

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Actress Nicola Stephenson, 44, has been on our screens for more than 25 years, appearing in some of the country’s biggest shows, most famously starring in that lesbian kiss with Anna Friel on Brookside back in 1994. Now, the mum of Esme, seven, and Iris, five, is heading to the countryside to star in Emmerdale . And her character will definitely ruffle some feathers among both villagers and viewers when she embarks on an affair with one of the show’s most-loved characters. We caught up with her to find out more… Were you nervous about joining Emmerdale ? No, it was really exciting because I’ve got loads of mates in the show who I’ve either worked with before…

It’s been almost 20 years since Gaby co-hosted The Big Breakfast . But now the presenter, 51, is setting her alarm clock once again as she gets ready for The Saturday Show on Channel 5 with former Daybreak newsreader Matt Barbet – and can’t wait to get started! Hi Gaby, are you excited about the new show? ‘I started out my live television career with three years on Motormouth , so I suppose I am going back to my roots in many ways. Hangover TV! Saturday morning is a great time actually because it’s the start of the weekend. You’re there, you’re hanging around the house, if people want to watch for the full two hours that would be…

‘Flawed characters are much more fun’ Star of Sherlock Amanda Abbington chats about her role in new police drama Cuffs What did you think when you first read the script for Cuffs ? I think it feels very gritty and grown up. We may not always catch the bad guy but there are some laughs, too. You have two children – Joe and Grace – with your partner, Martin Freeman. Will you all watch it together at home? Well, it is pre-watershed and my kids watched three of the episodes that I was sent, which they really got into. Once it gets past nine o’clock, you’re dealing with subject matter that you can’t watch with your kids, but there’s an element in this show where you can…

‘I saw his hands reaching’ ‘I knew he would find me’ Not so long ago, a ringing phone would make me smile. I knew it would be my partner, Philip, just calling to say ‘I love you’. Back then, I was flattered by his constant messaging, his daily phone calls. But what I once thought was sweet quickly became terrifying. When the phone rings now, a shiver runs down my spine, and the terrible memories come flooding back… Back in November 2002 I was a single mum to my two-year-old daughter, Lucy*. Life was busy enough, so I certainly wasn’t looking for love. But then friends introduced me to Philip Kirby, and everything changed. I thought we’d just be friends but he made me laugh and was so persistent. ‘Let…

SLEEP IT OFF No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream, £24.95 To counteract the loss of hydration common in winter, choose a thirst-quenching night cream – one with hyaluronic acid, like this one, is ideal. OIL UP Skyn Iceland Arctic Face Oil, £25, M&S This cocooning oil is just right at this time of year when your face feels dry and tight. Apply after serum and before your moisturiser. PROTECT YOURSELF Olay 2 in 1 Hydration + BB Cream, £9.99 It may be hard to believe as the rain lashes down but the sun’s rays can damage your skin every single day, piling on years. Choose a moisturiser with a built-in SPF – this one also gives a light layer of foundation. BRUSH UP Magnitone London Barefaced! Vibra-Sonic Daily…

1 Talk about it. Most of us don’t discuss what’s stressing us out in case that makes us feel worse.Offloading the source of the stress and hearing possible solutions can and will alleviate it. 2 Learn to relax but bear in mind relaxation is more than just watching TV. To relieve stress, relaxation should calm the tension in mind and body. Take a long bath, or try the free Headspace app. 3 Be  honest about the origin of your stress. Is it really your job or is it something deeper? Until you locate and admit to the root cause of your stress, you can’t solve it. 4 Avoid stressful people. The friends and family who complain, talk negatively about everything and keep feeding your anxiety are also raising your…

Watch out for… BUSLANES Over one million of us were ticketed for bus lane infringements last year. The AA says bus lane fines are overtaking parking tickets as the most moaned about motoring bugbear. Fines can be up to £130 in London and around £70 elsewhere, with councils earning £30 million from them last year. The top money-spinner is a junction in Lambeth, South London that’s notched up £6m worth of fines in recent years! HOW TO… keep your relationship financially healthy Millions of us keep our finances a secret from our partners*. Here’s how to keep that financial magic alive… 1 FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY IS THE BEDROCK OF ANY RELATIONSHIP If you’ve got a joint account or mortgage and one of you runs up a debt or misses a payment…

Hide photos in the house Natasha Williams-Faray, 38, from Braintree, Essex LOST 7st 7lb with LighterLife Reaching into the cupboard for a chocolate digestive, I saw it – the photo of me looking like a cross between an overstuffed sofa and a giant bird. I quickly shut the door, forgetting my need for a biscuit. Later, I went to the fridge and the photo was there too, stuck on the shelf. It was of me at the Notting Hill Carnival in August 2012. My friend had designed a costume – a skintight silver corset, a collar of feathers and a tutu. I thought I’d looked good, but the pictures had told a different story. At 5ft 4in, I was nearly 20st and when I saw the photo I knew I…

Julia Roberts SCORPIO (28 OCTOBER) Astrology says around age 50 is a difficult time of transition, when the Chiron Return kicks. For Julia this begins in June 2016. It could be a tricky transition to older-woman roles. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr The days build to one of your best of the year on the 3rd. Whether you’re trying to make money, find love or rediscover romance, the prospects are looking stellar. Just keep going until then, pay close attention to details and you can achieve amazing things. For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May This week is about dealing with the repercussions of whatever situation Tuesday’s Full Moon in your sign brings to a head. It’s likely to be a relationship issue –…

Amanda, 47, has been on our TV screens since 1980 when she first popped up as Tracy Edwards on Grange Hill. Now she’s best known as top consultant Connie Beauchamp in BBC’s Casualty . We caught up with the actress, who’s married to screenwriter Richard Sainsbury and mum to sons Milo, 15, and Otis, 13, to chat rugby, crying and her battle with breast cancer… What makes you happy? When I was younger it was going out with my friends, but now it’s being at home with my husband Richard and my two boys and just relaxing. We are huge rugby fans so we all sit down and watch the matches – I get told off for shouting! What makes you cry? I…

‘FREAKED OUT’ Kym Marsh has been left ‘freaked out’ after discovering a fan has been pretending to be her for seven years, even posting pictures of the star’s home online and putting her kids at risk. The Corrie actress, 39, also found a series of fake social media pages set up in her name, containing conversations with men and references to her four children. ‘Ever since I found out I’ve been quite freaked out,’ she said. ‘It’s frightening being at home and thinking, ‘Who the hell is this trying to take over my life?’’ Kym went on to add, ‘I’m speaking out because people need to know to be careful online.’ Money bags It looks like David Beckham and Simon Cowell are both rolling in the dosh! Recent figures show…

‘Idon’t know what to do now’ Dressed all in black and puffing a cigarette, a makeup free Coleen Nolan looked like she was carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders recently while on her way to film Loose Women . And the presenter’s troubled appearance has sparked concern for her wellbeing. One fan commented, ‘She looks very sad.’ And another added, ‘As well as looking older than she should, she also looks unhappy.’ But for one fan it led to fears that the 50-year-old is facing relationship problems. ‘She doesn’t look right – has she had a row with her husband?’ they said. Coleen, who is set to become a grandmother for the first time, even admitted on the show that she is ‘struggling’.…

FLARED TROUSERS Boot-cuts, flares and palazzos suit most shapes, as they balance legs and skim hips. Try high-waisted to avoid a muffin top or hipsters if you have a slim waist. WRAP TOPS The perfect choice if you’re bigger busted, as this style will complement your cleavage. To boost smaller boobs, choose a printed fabric. And they disguise a tummy, too. A-LINE SKIRTS A well-fitting A-line skirt will accentuate your waist and slim your hips. Wear with a hip-length top if you have a tummy or a short jacket if you’re petite. SHIRT DRESSES A tie-waist creates curves, stripes streamline and the new suits-all midi length looks great with heels.…

I’M DESPERATE FOR A JOB The nursery where I worked closed in March and I’ve been so depressed after losing my job. I desperately need to work as I’m a single mum with two kids aged seven and nine to support and I’m getting deeper in debt. I’ve checked the local paper every week but there are no adverts for nursery nurses. I can only work between school hours and in the local area, as I have no one to look after the kids. What do I do? Mandy, 38, Kent So many people have your working/financial dilemma. They want to work full time but don’t have, or can’t afford, the childcare. However, with your nursery nurse qualifications, there are a few different options that are open to you. Have…

Fiery red thai chicken curry SERVES 6 PREP TIME 5 MINS COOKING TIME 30 MINS YOU WILL NEED 2tbsp sunflower oil 500g chicken breast fillets, cut into chunks 400g baby aubergines halved lengthways, or 1 large aubergine, cut into wedges 2tbsp Thai red curry paste 400ml can coconut milk 150g green beans, trimmed 1tbsp Thai fish sauce Fresh coriander, chopped red chilli, thinly sliced red onion, lime wedges and chopped peanuts, to serve HOW TO DO IT 1 Heat the oil in a large shallow pan. Add the chicken and fry over a high heat for 5 mins to brown. Add the aubergine and fry for a further 5 mins. Add the red curry paste, fry for 1 min then add the coconut milk, bring to the boil, cover and…

PANASONIC SMART HOME MONITORING CONTROL KIT £229, CURRYS This simple-to-set up kit comes with a camera, smart plug and two motion sensors. The main hub connects up to the internet via your router, not Wi-fi, to keep images safe from hackers too. MOTOROLA FOCUS 85 £72, B&Q Easy to install and use from your phone, tablet or computer. Lots of reviews online suggest it can also be used as a baby monitor. BELKIN WEMO SD NET CAM & SMART SWITCH £105 QVCUK.COM Download Belkin’s WeMo app and monitor the camera when you are away from home. The app also works with other gadgets including smart plugs. If you want recordings or motion alerts, then you will have to sign up for a subscription costing £6.50 per month.…

Sue Seymour, 63, from Caterham, Surrey LOST 3st 6lb with LighterLife ‘Before eating something, ask yourself: ‘Do I really need this?’ Usually, the answer is no. By retraining your mind you see food in a completely different way.’ Rebecca Mills, 33, from Duns, Scottish Borders LOST 5st 10lb with WeightWatchers ‘Beware setting goals. When you reach them, you can let go and overeat again. I keep to the WeightWatchers plan. It’s not a diet, it’s a way of life.’ Tracy Doughty, 41, from St Albans, Herfordshire LOST 6st with LighterLife ‘Stop yourself giving in to cravings by treating yourself in another way, such as taking a relaxing bath or going for a walk in the fresh air.’…

Surgery nightmare ‘Botched surgery means I can’t close my eyes’ was a harrowing read. But I’m glad to see magazines are reporting on issues like this. I too had a plastic surgery nightmare abroad and it really shook my confidence – which is ironic as I originally had the treatment to feel better about myself! My urgent advice would be to anyone if you’re going to have plastic surgery, don’t cut ANY corners. Nicola Marks, Bristol Give Katie a break! I know Katie Price gets a lot of stick and has made a lot of mistakes in her life, but who hasn’t? When you can get past the image, she is a clever business woman who’s made a fortune. She’s a caring mum and quite beautiful without make-up. How many…

Glamorous broadcaster Sara Cox is hosting a new Bake Off -style show – and she can’t wait to see if we all go potty for it! BBC2’s The Great Pottery Throw Down will see 10 contestants battle it out each week to create the perfect piece to be judged by nationally renowned potters Keith Brymer Jones and Kate Malone. Here Sara, 40, who is married to advertising executive Ben Cyzer and mum to Lola, 11, Isaac, seven, and Renée, five, chats about why she is excited to be involved in Bake Off’s new ‘messier cousin’… Tell us about The Great British Pottery Throw Down … Clay, mess, passionate potters and the team behind Bake Off…