Innholdsfortegnelse for 04-Apr-2016 i Woman's Own

So that’s what’s got our two favourite This Morning presenters smiling. In between breaks from filming, Phillip Schofield and Rylan Clark-Neal tried out the latest trend of ‘face swapping’. Using a clever Snapchat filter Phil’s face morphed on to Rylan’s and vice versa. After posting the snap on social media with the words ‘What we get up to in the breaks,’ Twitter fans were quick to respond. ‘Rylan looks even more handsome with grey hair,’ one said, and another added, ‘Schofe looks hot.’ Could it be time for new hairdos, chaps? 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 tips.…

Coleen Nolan has opened up about a devastating time in her life when she spotted her husband sneaking off to use his phone. The Loose Women star was remembering the tough period as she wrote about how cheating men can make women feel worthless. ‘I made all the excuses in the world for my first husband when he walked out of rooms to take phone calls in private and never had anything nice to say to me.’ Coleen, 51, split from EastEnders star Shane Richie in 1999 after discovering that he had been having a long-running affair with a dancer. Since their divorce, she has often talked about that difficult time, and has said she ignored what was going on around her.…

‘If the Kardashians met me, they would love me. They would say ‘Come and live with us!’’ Vanessa Feltz wakes up every day before the crack of dawn to present not one, but two radio breakfast shows! Her first on Radio 2 at 5am, and then straight after for the BBC Radio London breakfast slot at 7am! The 54-year-old, who is engaged to singer Ben Ofoedu, 43, also spends a lot of her time looking after her two grandkids, Zeke, two, and Neroli, just five months. We sat down with Vanessa to find out about her favourite things… 1 WAY TO UNWIND... Playing with my grandbabies. It is absolutely the most fun you can have on earth. Because of Peppa Pig, there’s an awful lot of splashing in muddy puddles,…

We love… Miss Selfridge’s pastel-toned collection covers everything from spring wedding attire to a stylish update for your weekend wardrobe. And best of all, everything is in sizes 6-16 – proving that this high-street hero is no longer just reserved for your daughters and has a new grown-up feel. MODERN CLASSICS Whatever TV host Alexa Chung wears becomes an instant fashion hit, so we’re sure her new collection in collaboration with M&S will be a sell-out. The star has picked out 31 of her favourite pieces from the retailer’s archives and given them a modern spin with new fabrics and a fresh colour palette. With prices starting at £25, we know you’ll be racing to the shops! 3 of the best… TASSEL JEWELLERY Dress up your daywear with a pretty…

BOOZE Creamy drinks are the highest in calories and fat. Red wine can give you a booze belly, too, so go for a short with a diet mixer as your first choice. CHICKEN SANDWICH Chicken sandwiches vary from well over 500 cals to 300 or less. Avoid chunky bread, tons of full-fat mayo and sneaky triple packs. The more salad the better. CHIPS They don’t have to be off the menu, simply swap chip-shop portions and thin fries (which absorb more fat) for baked chips. Best is a portion-controlled microwave pack. CRISPS Switch your savoury snack to slash calories by 50%. Go for baked snacks, like French Fries, and pick your bag from a multipack, which tends to be smaller. PASTA Ditch filled pasta and go for plain, wholewheat (lower…

I HATE THE MUMS ON THE SCHOOL RUN My son started school in September and I know I sound horrible, but I hate the mums on the school run. They are just not my kind of people and I have nothing in common with them. I find them snooty and feel as if they are looking down at me. It’s got so bad that I have started to dread class parties and the daily pickup. I often hang back so no one talks to me. How do I get through this and not make it a big issue? Sophie, 28, Essex You’re not alone in hating the school run, but have you really given these women a chance? They may not be ‘your kind of people’ but that doesn’t mean…

‘I’d wake up feeling flat and empty’ My husband Matt and I had been together for six years when, in February 2011, I found out I was pregnant. We were so excited that we immediately started discussing names and how we’d decorate the baby’s room. And, as my bump grew bigger, Matt and I talked to our baby every day, promising to shower him – or her – with love. On 28 September 2011 at St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey, after a 12-hour labour, our baby was born. ‘It’s a boy!’ said Matt, his face wet with tears. Having doubts I couldn’t believe it – we were really parents. But as I lay back on the bed and the midwife placed our son on my chest, something felt wrong. I…

‘You’ll learn to put your health first’ Dear Ange la You’ve always been good at juggling a lot, forging a career in marketing while having a family. But as you run between meetings and then race home to be with your husband and children, there’s one person you’ve forgotten – yourself. While making sure they all eat healthily, you barely have time for breakfast, so you grab a buttery croissant on the way to work. Then you’ll snack throughout the day on crisps and biscuits. Once the kids are in bed, you’ll dig into a huge bowl of pasta. By June 2007, on holiday in Tenerife, you’ll take the kids to a theme park and get stuck on a ride. At 20st and a size 24, you’ll feel so ashamed.…

How safe is your tumble dryer? Millions of faulty tumble dryers have been issued with safety warnings after a spate of fires. Here’s how to find out if there’s a killer in your kitchen… WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? Millions of households could be at risk from potentially dangerous tumble dryers after a report by the Mirror newspaper showed firefighters were called to nearly one blaze a day between 2011 and 2013. Five million Hotpoint, Creda and Indesit dryer models sold between 2004 and September 2015 are subject to a product safety alert after being linked to a string of blazes. The problem occurs if excess fluff comes into contact with the heating element. Whirlpool, who own all three of the brands involved, issued a safety alert in November last year. IS…

What’s wrong with a family showing their affection? Psychologist Dr Reznick has argued that it’s wrong to kiss a child on the lips, and my question is – why? I kiss my two adult daughters on the lips, while I kiss their elder brother on the cheek. Everyone’s comfortable with it. I can’t see anything wrong with letting your children, however old they are, know they are loved. Leni Nicholls, via Facebook PIC OF THE WEEK Win £50 if we feature your photo Denise, you do dieters proud! I’m not a fan of these show-all photos, but it is good to see a normal woman, imperfections and all. Those of us who are post-menopause know it isn’t easy to lose weight – life and temptation gets in the way –…

Final destination Thought Emmerdale couldn’t top last year’s helicopter crash? Soap bosses have revealed huge plans for October. ‘We’re talking about doing something that’s grand scale and tragic, but also mischievous, fun and a bit bonkers,’ producer Iain MacLeod revealed to us. ‘Like The Big Chill meets Final Destination.’ And who can we expect to see in this huge twist? Iain confirmed Cain and Moira Dingle, Moira’s children Holly and Adam Barton and Victoria Sugden will be caught up in it! WHAT’S OCCURRING? Since moving to the States, James Corden has hit global fame thanks to his slot hosting The Late Late Show . But the British star hasn’t forgotten his roots. In fact, he’d consider a move back to Billericay! ‘I’d love to do another…

Boomers star Alison Steadman, 69, tells us why she is having the time of her life It’s good to see you back as Joyce in Boomers ! I love this show because for years actors over 50 have been moaning, ‘Oh, there’s not much work, there aren’t many jobs.’ And suddenly someone has said, ‘You know what, there are a lot of people over 60 watching television and they are still getting out there, they are still having fun. Let’s do a programme about them.’ Sixty isn’t what it used to be, is it? I think of my grandparents when they were in their sixties and they seemed old, knitting in the corner. Now we are out and about and we are rocking and rolling – 60…

She became a household name hosting Countryfile and now Julia Bradbury, 45, is back in ITV’s Best Walks With A View . We caught up with the star – who lives with property developer partner Gerard Cunningham, 56, and is mum to Zephyr, four, and twins Xanthe and Zena, one – to find out about her love of ET and biscuits… What makes you happy? Lying on the floor and playing with my babies – it gets the endorphins rushing. Seeing them play together and having them scrabbling all over me is the nicest way to spend any time. Do you have any hidden talents? I can burp on demand. So if the kids burp, I do a burp…

‘We didn’t have a clue, we thought he was working all day and every night to look after us’ Actress Linda Robson has revealed that she’s spent a huge chunk of her life around a ‘serial womaniser’ who she even caught with another woman at her wedding! The Loose Women star was discussing men being players when she told the shocking story. One, it seems, she’s still struggling to get over to this day. ‘The biggest player of all must have been my dad! He was a serial womaniser,’ she admitted. ‘He was an absolutely wonderful dad, but as a husband, my poor mum – what she went through with him!’ Linda, 58, went on to explain how they discovered her dad’s terrible secret. ‘We actually got a knock on…

Woman’s Own rated Commissioning Editor Laura Jackson, 34, from London ‘My teeth have been dulled by my daily coffee so I tested Colgate Max White Toothbrush plus Whitening Pen, (£11.99, Boots). You can treat teeth individually with the gel pen and I’ve noticed a significant improvement.’ AN APPLE A DAY... …can help you lose weight! Researchers at the University of East Anglia and Harvard Medical School found fruit and veg – such as apples, strawberries and radishes – that contain plant compounds flavonoids may stop people piling on pounds. Known for their antioxidant benefits, research shows flavonoids may reduce the energy absorbed from foods, so could prevent weight gain. Trying to lose weight? Up your five-a-day to seven. WORRIED ABOUT YOUR FERTILITY? Boost your chances of conceiving naturally by using…

Phillip Schofield ARIES (1 APRIL) This looks set to be a peak year for the TV star’s charity work – he either does more than usual or it has a greater effect. There’s also a chance that he’ll stir up controversy or put his foot in it again. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr If your birthday is approaching, there’s barely time to enjoy it with all the chatting, planning, working and running around you’re having to do. You are super-busy this week and it all comes to a head with Thursday’s stunning development. For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May It’s your best week for healing. If you have an ongoing health problem, you could secure better treatment or effective help. And for an…

CREEPY CRUTCHES Uh oh, it looks like poor Ruth Langsford is having a few issues with her husband’s new accessories! Eamonn Holmes, who has just had a double hip operation, is freaking her out with his noisy crutches! ‘Can’t someone design a silent crutch?’ she asked on Twitter. ‘Clicking noise is creepy… feel like I’m being followed around by Long John Silver!’ Sadly for Ruth, Eamonn doesn’t seem all that bothered. ‘Aye, me hearty,’ he replied. ‘Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!’ The couple, both 56, went out to celebrate Ruth’s birthday the following day, however, and Ruth found her solution! ‘Couple of glasses of Guinness might oil Eamonn’s squeaky crutch!’ Here’s hoping! I’M OVER IT After 17 years of being the nation’s biggest showbiz couple, it’s no…

Primers are basically like Spanx for the face, creating the perfect base for your make-up. This essential skincare step happens after you’ve applied moisturiser and SPF, and before you put on foundation. Just as a clingy dress won’t sit right without the correct underwear, foundation can’t be at its smoothest or most flawless without primer. Now, thanks to a new wave of complexion-enhancers, you don’t need to accept a one-size-fits-all primer, either. The class of 2016 offers bespoke benefits, from blurring wrinkles and fighting blemishes to making your eyeshadow pop. This isn’t just good news for your face, it’s great news for your bank balance, because you’ll need to use less foundation to cover those imperfections. Winner. Best for dull skin GOSH Primer Base Plus + Illuminating Skin Perfector, £14.49,…

1 Apologise properly. It sounds obvious, but so many of us think we are apologising when we’re not. Check that you have said sorry and they’ve heard it. 2 Work out what your friend needs from you. Does she need to hear she’s valued or appreciated? If so, tell her. It will make a difference. 3 Allow your friend the opportunity to say her bit. Sometimes an apology means listening to the other side of things without jumping in. 4 Ensure you understand what you’re saying sorry for. If you do it without knowing why and what for, it could lead to another row down the line. 5 Stuck for what to do? Ask yourself what’s worth more to you – your friendship or being in the right?…

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Cath Kidston’snew floral collection Who could resist these blooming lovely towels, covered in beautiful hydrangeas? Not us, that’s for sure! Towels, from £6, Cath Kidston GRAND DESIGNS Looking to give your floors a facelift? Ditch the plain piles and go for bold geometric patterns instead. TOP TREND Totally tropical Create your very own paradise island with some of the latest tropical prints. Pineapple vase, £10, monkey ornament, £12, rattan lantern, £12, cushions, from £7, duvet set, £12, all George Home at Asda HOW TO CREATE COASTAL STYLE Recreate your fave seaside destination at home with these nautical accessories – all £10 or under!…

‘It was the biggest win I’d ever had’ One Sunday evening last summer, I’d settled down on the sofa and logged in to my online bingo account. I’ve been a member of Woman’s Own Bingo for over three years and I love it. I’m retired, so I keep busy catching up with friends and family, but I usually log in to play a few times a week. The great thing is that each day on the site, once you’ve joined Woman’s Own Bingo and made your first deposit, you can then take part in a daily play game, so that Sunday night, I decided to give it a whirl. I was happily playing my game as usual, and before I knew it, I’d won £10! So I decided, with the…

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