Innholdsfortegnelse for January 12, 2015 i Woman's Own

Hotspots Looking timeless in faux leopard, Myleene Klass, 36, is as snug as a bug. Teamed with girly pigtails and comfy boots, she’s braving the winter weather in style – and the shades add effortless chic. Style icon Catwalk queen Kate Moss, 40, rocks this season’s yeti-style jacket. Take a cue from Kate and keep your bottoms skinny to perfectly balance your silhouette. Double take Showcasing two trends in one, our favourite pop princess, Kylie Minogue, 46, demands attention in this tweed and fur-trimmed coat – all topped off with a cosy turban! Top collar TV presenter Carol Vorderman, 54, spruces up a classic black coat with a snowy-white Peter Pan-style collar – ultra stylish and warm for winter Drama queen Go all out like Dita Von Teese, 42, and…

Actress Beverley Callard looks like she’s got a new lease on life as she relaxes in the sunshine while on holiday with her husband, Jon McEwan. The soap favourite took sometime out from filming to jet off for a sunshine break to Mauritius and, as our exclusive pictures show, she’s happily soaking up the rays and taking a dip in the ocean with Jon. Recovering from a lengthy battle with depression has been a tough journey for Beverley, but she’s now found the perfect solution to keeping the condition under control - exercise. ‘I’ve started teaching my fitness classes again twice a week,’ she says. ‘I couldn’t do any classes for a while because the medication I was on at the time affected my balance. I really, really missed it.…

The foolproof blow-dry guide Chris Appleton, Remington Session Stylist, shows you how o get fabulous, swishy hair – without a trip to the salon! 1 Towe dry hair and always use a heat protectant product to shield against blow-dry damage. Run some extra volumising gel through fine hair to add bounce. Thick, wiry hair should use an oil to smooth the cuticle for a lossy finish. 2 Rough dry hair until it 1 is 80 per cent dry, using your fingers to brush through. Keep the dryer moving constantly * to prevent frizz. For extra volume, tip your head upside down during this stage. 3 Next separate the hair into clear sections with a tail comb and secure with sectioning clips. This will make hair more manageable for step 4.…

HOWITWORKS Start on Monday by eating protein-based meals and add different food types each day – culminating in athree-coursecelebrationmeal with wine on Sundays! DietfounderDrPierreDukancalls thisa‘NutritionalStaircase’,which yourepeateveryweektoloseweight atarateof3-4lbaweek.Plusevery dayhave1½tbspoatbran(egDukan OatBranfrom mydukandietshop.co.uk), which keeps you regular, lowerscholesterolandcanprevent diabetes. Another food to eat every dayiskonjac,whichyoucangetas a supplement, or as noodles, pasta or rice. Derived from an Asian plant, it’slowincalories,andswellsinthe digestive tract to keep you feeling full. See dukandiet.co.uk for more recipes and konjac products. ◆ DukanDiet2:The7Stepsis publishedbyHodder&Stoughton, £14.99, and is out on 1 January. Ifyou’dlikepersonalisedadvice throughout your diet, visit dukandiet.co.uk for tips on nutrition, recipes and exercise. WHAT TO DO ChooseaMondayandgetstarted! Simply follow the day-by-day guide toseewhatyoucaneat–starting with protein-only foods and addinganextrafoodgroupeveryday. Also drink 1½ litres of fluid every day. You can have water, tea, coffeeanddietdrinks. MONDAY Choose from the following list of…

Remember the last time you had a good belly laugh? The truth is, we’re just not laughing as much as we did. In the 1950s, we chuckled an average of 18minutes every day, while today most of us only manage six. It’s probably because we’re too busy to relax enough to have a good titter. That could affect us because laughter is a powerful natural remedy. So, here’s a few reasons to get giggling... 1 It’s a mini workout The effects of laughter and exercise are similar as they’re both aerobic activities, stretching muscles and making you breathe faster. Giggling 100 times a day is equal to 10 minutes on a rowing machine. ‘I call it internal jogging,’ says laughter therapist Kate Hull Rodgers. ‘All the intercostal muscles get a…

Cauliflower and spinach gnocchi bake SERVES 4 PREP TIME 10 MINS COOKING TIME 10 MINS YOU WILL NEED ◆ 500g pack gnocchi ◆ 200g cauliflower, divided into small florets ◆ 250g spinach ◆ 500g tub four-cheese sauce ◆ 4 tomatoes, sliced ◆ 50g cheddar, grated HOW TO DO IT 1 Heat the oven to 200°C/Gas 6. Bring a saucepan of water to the boil, add the gnocchi and cauliflower and cook for 1-2 mins or until the gnocchi rises to the surface, drain. Wilt the spinach in the microwave according to pack instructions. 2 In a gratin dish, combine half the cooked gnocchi, cauliflower, spinach and cheese sauce. Layer half the tomatoes on top then combine the rest of the ingredients, finishing with a layer of tomatoes. Scatter over the…

Strutting into work one morning in a dress from French Connection and designer heels, I’d never felt so glamorous. To any passer-by, it may look like I’d spent a fortune. So you could be surprised that my ensemble cost me less than 30. It was just one of dozens of looks I’d put together for a very special reason. I hadn’t always been into fashion. Just three years earlier I was a size 16. In my busy job as a marketing officer for a hospice in Harlow, Essex, I’d often skip breakfast then end up snacking on biscuits throughout the day. Plus, living alone meant cooking for one, and I often couldn’t stop myself from polishing off two portions of lasagne. As my weight soared, I wasn’t too worried. ‘It’ll…

Susanne first heard about Quidco in 2006, ! from a colleague at work. ‘I love moneyoff coupons and finding bargains, so as soon as I heard about it, I went on quidco.com and signed up,’ she says. ‘The site was incredibly easy to use and as I was looking for car insurance, I saved ￡60 straight away. From then on I was hooked!’ Soon Susanne was checking Quidco whenever she wanted to make a purchase. ‘I’ve used Quidco to buy make-up, groceries from Asda and Ocado and for cash back on utility bills and train tickets,’ she says. even have the Quidco app on my phone now so I know immediately if there are any new offers.’ Most importantly, Susanne bought pet insurance for Ben, her English Springer Spaniel. ‘We’ve…

1 Yoga retreat Lefkas, Greece WHY GO? A weekly yoga class can help reduce stress and boost immunity so imagine what a whole week can do! With its secluded beaches and stunning mountain landscapes, the Greek island of Lefkas is the ideal location to perfect your technique. There are professional instructors on hand for one-to-one sessions and access to classes throughout the day. WHEN? May to September 2015. WHAT’S THE DEAL? I Healthy Options offers a seven-night escape, including flights from Gatwick, accommodation, yoga and Pilates classes, plus a complimentary massage, all from ￡645pp. Visit greece.healthyoptions.co.uk or call 0844 499 2909. 2 Walking tour Algarve, Portugal WHY GO? Explore the unspoilt western side of the Algarve on foot. Situated close to the historic fishing port of Lagos, the charming Quinta…

THE MISSING returns It was one of the biggest shows of 2014, with fans hailing it the best new drama to come to our screens. So it comes as no surprise that producers have agreed that it’s going to come back for a new series this year. The Missing pulled in a whopping eight million viewers as people tuned in to watch James Nesbitt play a distraught father whose son Oliver has gone missing, with Frances O’Connor as the boy’s mum, Emily. The follow-up will feature new characters and a new location, and the missing person may even be an adult. The writers said, ‘We hope the new story will surprise and intrigue.’ We can’t wait! Ooh vicar! We could be set to see Harry Styles in a whole new…

ALAN’S A GEMMA lookalike Alan Carr has revealed that he often gets mistaken for other celebs. The funnyman, 38, said, Nacy Lam and Gemma Collins. All the greats. But mainly Jimmy Carr. I get a lot of, ‘Why on’t you pay your f****g taxes!’ tweeted to me.’ Alan thinks he looks like Gemma so much, he dressed up as her recently. Posting a picture on Twitter wearing a blonde wig and false eyelashes, he wrote, ‘Well I think my Gemma Collins is uncanny.’ Marriage woes Even though Katie Price made the decision to stand by her cheating husband, Kieran Hayler, 27, she’s now said, ‘I won’t forgive him and I on t forget.’ Sounds like a tricky basis for a marriage! Katie also revealed the extent to which she’s gone…

Howdoesitfeel tobebackon The Voice UK? My foresight tells me it’s going to be an amazing show. Rita Ora is joining us… Haveyou missedit? I have. It’s one of the best places to be. There’s a theme park that claims to be the happiest place on Earth, but I think The Voice UK’s really the happiest place. Howdoyouknowwhentohit yourbutton? When someone is singing with emotion. You can do three things - sing perfectly, sing with emotion or sing with personality. Anything else is flat, sharp or boring. What’sitlikesittingin that chair? It’s heart-wrenching, especially when you don’t want to have to say goodbye to someone. Whatkindofcoachdoyou think Ritawillbe? Rita has that special pizzazz that’s really infectious, you want to be around it. I think there are going to be some fights around…

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My first ever boyfriend was the little boy next door. His name was Edward and we loved to hold hands. We were both just five but even at that age, I knew frommy storybooks how our love story was supposed to go: princess meets prince… a kiss… then happy ever after. That meant you’d stay together forever, just like Mum and Dad. However, when my family moved house a fewmonths later, I never saw Edward again. Still, I grew up knowing that, when I was old enough, I would meet The One. Now, at the age of 43, I realise that’s the biggest fairy tale of all! I believe a woman needs at least three big loves – one for three very different stages of her life. MAN1: Someone to…

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Already fed up with the January weather? We’ve teamed up with Neutradol to bring you the chance to win a holiday for two to Madeira plus welcome ¤500 spending money. The island of Madeira enjoys hot days and balmy nights all year round. You’ll stay at the Four Views Baia hotel in the capital Funchal, with breathtaking views of the picturesque bay. The hotel also has a swimming pool and spa! Breath of fresh air When there are nasty odours around your home, you need a deodorizer that kills the most persistent smells rather than covering them up with a synthetic perfume. Unlike other air fresheners, Neutradol breaks down and destroys odour molecules, replacing them with fresh air. Independent tests have proved time and time again Neutradol’s unique formula of…

No sympathy I’m sorry, but I read about Sarah Symonds’ experiences in the feature ‘Is your man cheating this Christmas?’ and have absolutely no sympathy for her troubles when she was a mistress. She says it was ‘devastating’ to be home alone at Christmas with a glass of wine while her man was at home with his family. But what about the poor wife who’s none the wiser? I’m glad that she’s finally seen sense and is telling women to end their affairs – it’s just not worth it. Natasha Peters, Birmingham Lovely Lorraine I felt I had to write in defence of Lorraine Kelly after critics said that she came across as dull, boring and false on television. On the contrary, I find her very authentic, professional and warm,…

‘I need a facelift’ Honeysuckle Weeks, who plays MI5 agent Sam in Foyle’s War, spills the beans on sisters doing it for themselves and going under the knife Is Sam all pencil skirts and killer heels now? She’s earned her stripes - she won’t sink into domesticity. She’ll fight to work with the service as long as possible. She’s no domestic goddess, then? God, no! She’s about as un-goddesslike as you get! You must be thrilled! I was worried I’d be stuck to the stove or a cradle but, for this series at least, my fears have been quashed. It’s fun to spend more time with Michael [Kitchen] this year, being more cheeky and outspoken. We have great chemistry. How are you coping with 1947 fashions? I always look at…

They might be friends ho attended the royal couple’s wedding, ut a complaining tweet from Ben Fogle’s wife was undoubtedly a shock betrayal to both Kate Middleton, who turns 33 this week, and Prince William, 32. Marina Fogle tweeted that she didn’t receive everything she had ordered for their son Ludo’s fifth birthday from Kate’s parents’ party company, Party Pieces. ‘Really disappointinj service from f Pieces,’ she fumed. ‘Faile< deliver Ludo’ party, didn’t,. me and can ‘apologise’. No good enough. It’s a surprise and some would suggest ill-judged move to expose the failings of your friend’s family business, and fans were up in arms about the betrayal. ‘They weren’t doing her a favour’ Service failure One said, ‘I have to say it’s reallty rude of her to complain publicly when…

Pushing the car into third gear, I glanced into my wing mirror. ‘Steady now, Lindsay,’ my driving instructor Shirley said. ‘Ease off the clutch.’ The car built up speed and soon I was powering along at 30mph. I loved being behind the wheel. It was September 2009 and I’d been having driving lessons for months. I’d got to grips with gear changes, parallel parking and three-point turns, so I was confident I was just weeks away from passing my test. So lucky to survive I couldn’t wait to whizz around my hometown of Wadebridge, Cornwall, with my partner, Robert. We’d been going out for 11 months after meeting in town. When he spotted me shopping with my friends, he’d walked over and started chatting. He was gorgeous, with dark brown…

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Why is he letting her pay for everything? My mum is 68 and a widowwith a high standard of living thanks tomy dad’s pension. She’s dating a retiredman with little money due to poor financial decisions. My brother handles some of Mum’s finances and toldme she’s been paying for their holidays, his car repair and meals out. She’s generous by nature, but I feel this man’s being too accepting. How can I raise this with her sensitively? Annabelle,34, viaFacebook First, voice your concerns to your brother, as he’s the one who shared information about your mum’s finances without, I suspect, her permission. If he’s worried too, speak to your mum jointly. If you approach her with love and respect, my hope is she’ll be able to reassure you that she…

Saring at my newborn son Oscar, tears brimmed in my eyes. They should have been tears of pride or a sudden surge of motherly love. But they weren’t. They were tears of grief. Only Oscar wasn’t dying. Yet I still felt like I’d lost my child – or at least the child I was supposed to have… Until that moment my life had seemed perfect. At 34, I’d had a successful career as a professional dancer. My husband, Chris, 30, was a banker and we were both so confident and outgoing. We’d been together for four years, had a lovely house and enjoyed holidays to France and Thailand. There was only one thing missing – children. I fell pregnant quickly. And seeing the grainy outline of our wriggling little baby,…

As the music started, I took my place among the troupe of dancers dressed in bright saris. Bhangra tunes filled the air as we danced and twirled, everyone applauding. It was my wedding day in September 2008 and with my friends and little sister, Sophie, 23, I’d learnt this Bollywood routine to perform in front of my groom and our 500 guests. Afterwards, my pal Shamela Kylassum, who’d helped with the routine, bonded with Sophie over their love of dancing. And it was this shared passion that would lead Shamela to turn a tragedy into something so inspiring… A wonderful idea Over the next months, Sophie and Shamela became good pals. But in September 2009, Sophie began suffering shoulder pains and underwent tests. ‘It’s cancer,’ the doctor explained, as I…

Join with Woman’s Own and Quidco today and start saving! ‘I started a Twitter page’ With Quidco, a little turns into a lot, fast! Over the past nine months, I’ve had another £400 cashback, making my grand total £1,300. Last Christmas, bought some clothes from Banana Republic for my mum – and got £60 cashback. I’ve even started a Twitter page (twitter.com/discounts4alluk) to shout about my Quidco earnings! VICTORIA PANORMO, 30 ‘I buy from shops I love’ Quidco works well for stay-athome mums like me. It means I don’t have to leave the house to do the weekly shop. Another great thing is I can get money back from my favourite stores, li e Next, M&S and Boots. EMMA FISHER, 38 ‘We covered our HD costs’ Quidco makes a big difference for household things…

Duchess of Cambridge CAPRICOR N (9 JANUARY) This year it really hits home to Kate just what she’s taken on. There will be times when she really craves some freedom, but can’t have it. A s a good Capricorn, though, she’ll be professional and do her duty. Aries 21 Mar - 20 Apr Your ruler Mars is in Aquarius - an influence that allows you to kind of hover above the small stuff and see the bigger picture. Next week he moves signs and a certain confusion may kick in. Fix the vision of life you now have in your mind. It’s a good one. ◆ For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr - 20 May You might notice that you’re extra chatty this week and your astro-tip is:…

Katie Piper is back with a new series of Bodyshockers this month – the show that explores extreme body modification and helps those looking for reversal procedures. We caught up with the TV presenter to find out more about the show and how life has changed since she and fiancé James, 29, had their baby 10months ago… Hi Katie! You’re a new mum to Belle, how are you finding motherhood? It’s been amazing. I love it so much, it’s the best thing I’ve done with my life. She’s really active now and she’s got her first word – she says ‘Daddy’. She even calls me Daddy! Are you and James planning on having any more children? He was talking to me about having more kids and was like, ‘Oh, maybe…

Brendan Cole on big celebrity parties, freebies and getting recognised in odd places Professional dancer Brendan Cole, 38, has just wrapped up another year on Strictly Come Dancing before he embarks on his own national tour. We caught up with him before he waltzed off, to chat celeb parties, home life and extravagant purchases. What’s the priciest item you’ve ever bought? I’ve bought a house or two but my car was a big purchase – an Audi A5. My wife’s engagement ring was a pricey buy as well. How do you normally spend your days off? I spend them with my family – my wife, Zoe, and our beautiful two-year-old daughter, Aurelia. We generally go out for the day, a nice walk in the country, or we go up to…