Innholdsfortegnelse for January 26, 2015 i Woman's Own

Who says you have to come first in life to be a winner? X Factor runner-up Fleur East has been signed by S mon Cowell’s record label Syco and will begin work in the studio later this year. The news comes after winner Ben Haenow was a so signed to the same label. As former JLS star JB Gill, who is currently filming Channel 4’s The jump, pointed out, his band ‘did all right’ after coming second in 2008 (five number 1 singles, no less). Go for it, Fleur, you’re already a winner in our book. 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.…

Ruth Langsford has opened up about her relationship with husband Eamonn Holmes, admitting that she feels like she’s failed him as a wife. The presenter talked frankly about her home life during a discussion on Loose Women about men and household chores – and it seems that Ruth, 54, blames herself for not being able to domesticate Eamonn, 55. ‘I failed with Eamonn,’ she said. ‘His mum had five boys and she did everything for them, he got married and his wife did everything for him. I’m the second wife and I do everything for him.’ Feeling needed Ruth, who married Eamonn in 2010, went on to say, ‘We’re our own worst enemies and I wonder if men do it on purpose. They get the ironing board out upside down…

Like most women I couldn’t wait for that preciousmoment, after nine long months of pregnancy, when I would finally hold my newborn for the very first time. But, little did I know, as I lay there in the delivery room cradling my little son, that my husband Martyn was committing the ultimate betrayal… We’d met in October 2009, when I was serving in the British Army as a dog handler. Martyn Coe was a soldier and we were both doing a military driving course. ‘A bit boring, isn’t it?’ he asked, cheekily. With his charming smile, I was won over. When the course ended two months later, Martyn returned to his barracks three hours away fromme, but he still drove to see me on weekends. As we slowly got to…

As February draws closer, it’s a good time to look at your weight-loss efforts so far. Have you managed to lose those Christmas pounds or are you yet to kick start your New Year resolutions? If you’re after a new diet to help you focus on healthy and sustainable weight loss, we’ve teamed up with Weight Watchers to bring you a taster of the new Weight Watchers Your Way plan. It’s the most flexible approach yet and accommodates a range of dietary preferences, from gluten free to vegetarian and intermittent. This plan puts you in total control of what you eat so you can avoid all common diet pitfalls. Plus, our exclusive membership offer means you can join Weight Watchers for free and get the support you need to keep…

What it means when… YOU GET SMALL WHITE PATCHES ON YOUR NAILS White spots leukonychia) are usually caused by a minor injury such as a knock to the matrix or root – the growing part. They can also be due to dehydration, using a polish remover with too much formaldehyde, a fungal infection or mild zinc deficiency due to hormone levels, colds or a virus. WHAT TO DO Protein and fatty acids in oily fish, almonds and avocado strengthen nails. Biotin (vitamin B7), in eggs, lentils, peanuts and cauliflower, is vital for growth. Or try a supplement, such as Biocare B-Plex (£11.90, revital.co.uk). What it means when … YOU GET WHITE RINGS IN OR A ROUND THE EYE ‘ White rings around the iris, the coloured part of the eye,…

Winter fruit and oat crumble SERVES 4 PREP TIME 15 MINS COOKING TIME 45 MINS YOU WILL NEED 2 cooking apples, cored and peeled 100g blackberries 2tbsp sultanas 6tbsp agave syrup 1tsp cinnamon 250g nutty muesli HOW TO DO IT 1 Heat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4. Cut the apples into chunks and scatter over the base of a baking dish, top with the blackberries and sultanas and drizzle over 3tbsp agave syrup. 2 Mix together the remaining agave, cinnamon and muesli. Spread over the fruit and bake for 30-40 mins, until the fruit has softened and the crumble is golden. Serve with low-fat custard. NUTRITION PER SERVING 350 cals, 7g protein, 73g carbs (43g sugar), 4g fat (0.5g sats), 9g fibre, 0.6g salt Choclate and peanut butter bread and butter pudding SERVES 6 PREP…

5 WAYS TO… help your kids get on the property ladder It’s harder than ever for first-timers to buy a home. Here’s what you need to know if you want to lend a hand to loved ones 1 GIFT A DEPOSIT The average house price for a first-time buyer is now £209,000. The best way to help your kids is by contributing to their deposit, as a bigger deposit means they’ll get a lower mortgage rate, which means a home will cost less in the long term. Lenders look more favourably on gifts rather than loans because loans need to be paid back. 2 USE YOUR SAVINGS Barclays’ Family Springboard Mortgage means parents or grandparents can pay a 10% deposit into a ‘Helpful Start’ savings account, which is linked to…

Gary Barlow CAPRICORN (20 JANUARY) Changes come, band members leave, but Gary keeps on going. And this year the songwriter enters a new phase when he may well add yet another string to his bow or reveal a new talent. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr You may start this week tired, confused or less motivated than usual. Don’t be hard on yourself about it. Just see it as the quiet time of a cycle that will see you back on top form next month. By the weekend, your mojo starts to return. For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Next week is your best in months for doing, doing, doing. It makes sense to spend time now planning steps you might take, knowing it’s…

Moving story I found Lindsay’s story ‘Who could ever love me now?’ very moving. How awful for poor Lindsay to have suffered such a horrific accident, one that affected her physical appearance in such a dramatic way. Her husband sounds like a wonderful man and she made a beautiful bride! They are lucky to have each other. It just goes to show, you can get through anything if you have got the support of those who love you. I wish Lindsay and Robert all the best for the future. Janice Foster, Plymouth Hopes & dreams On a recent visit to the toilet on a train, I noticed the lid had a list of things not to be flushed away. It was a comical list, but one of the things included…

BACK FROM THE DEAD It’s the storyline that’s gripped the nation for months, but the end of the ‘who killed Lucy?’ drama is finally in sight. And EastEnders plans on bringing Lucy Beale back for a one-off during their 30th anniversary week (starts 16 February) to reveal all. Hetti Bywater, 20, will be reprising the role for the flashback episode. Talking about her return, Hetti said, ‘It’s great to be part of the onclusion and find out what really happened.’ Jamie Lomas, who played Jake Stone, and Tanya Franks, who played Rainie Cross, will also appear to mark the finale of the longest whodunnit in soap history. ‘I MISS Guinness!’ Most people dream of being able to work on a Caribbean island, soaking up the sun. But for Death In…

Crush Bradley Wiggins – not the famous cyclist though, a boy in my class at primary school. I must have been about nine at the time and I really fancied him. My first crush on a celebrity was on John Travolta when he played Danny Zuko in Grease. Designer itemI got a pair of Louboutin black shoe boots for my 21st birthday and I still wear them now. I love them. HomeI bought my first house in a town called Grays near Lakeside, Essex. That was when I was 21. It was lovely. Car It was a white Ford Cougar. I only had it for a year. Time Iwas recognised We were living in The X Factor house and children used to come to the door and ask us for…

Chic in chiffon Kate Beckinsale, 41, scores yet another fashion hit! The chiffon split in this floaty number reveals just a hint of leg. Very classy. All white We can’t believe Rosamund Pike, 35, gave birth in December! She looks fabulous in this swan-like floor-sweeper by Vera Wang. Make us blush! Calista Flockhart, 50, is the picture of elegance in blush pink. The Ally McBeal star adds extra glamour with a sparkling collar and chic clutch bag. X factor These criss-cross straps are the perfect choice for slim shoulders. And with her dramatic drop earrings, Emily Blunt, 31, makes sure all eyes are on that statement neckline. Caped crusader Jennifer Lopez, 45, looks like a style superhero in this stunning caped gown. Her dramatic train balances out that thigh-skimming split.…

‘The Mr Selfridge nights out are pretty tame’ Kara Tointon, 31, on first day nerves, her annoying habits, and what goes on when the Mr Selfridge cast get together… Hi Kara! Did the cast welcome you with open arms? They did. As with any new job, the first day on set was intimidating, but it helped having Hannah there with me for moral support. I’ve had jobs before where the team haven’t been very welcoming, but all the Mr Selfridge lot were lovely. What was Jeremy Piven like? He’s fantastic, he’s one of those people who instantly makes you feel comfortable. All the cast are a really nice group of people. Working with Zoë Wanamaker was a dream come true, too. Did you enjoy working with your sister, Hannah? Gosh,…

The best shade There is one thing that, no matter how tired you are or how drained you feel, instantly makes you look better – and that’s blusher. Picking the perfect hue is vital to enhance your skin. ‘Generally, fair skin suits light pinks, complexions with yellow undertones look good in peachy, coral shades, and dark skin pops in deep fuchsia, reds and purples,’ says Nancy Sumner, Maybelline make-up artist. For a failsafe method of picking a new shade, think about the colour your cheeks would go if they flushed naturally. The big brush- off Which brush does what? Here’s our cheeky checklist 1 Stippling brush Ideal for cream blushers, the double-layered bristles allow you to build coverage to suit you. 2 Angled brush The slanted tip hugs your cheekbone…

The revelation that a mother received a police caution for leaving her six-year-old son alone for 45 minutes has triggered a fierce debate. Parenting groups were horrified at her treatment, while others warned that children must be protected at all times, no matter what the circumstances. But should you ever leave a child at home unsupervised? Three mothers share their views and experiences. NO! ‘It’s tantamount to neglect’ ANGELA EPSTEIN, MUM-OF-FOUR, SAYS: My four-day holiday this week very nearly never happened, as I worried what to do with my son. He’s 16, and while friends muttered, ‘Just leave him – you’re only away for a few days,’ I still think it’s too tender an age to be home on your own overnight. Of course, it would suit my lifestyle better…

The facts about...Flu Lloyds Pharmacy flu expert Nitin Makadia busts those myths MYTH: ‘Flu is just a bad cold.’ FACT: Flu symptoms are much worse – a temperature, chills, headache, aches, sore throat and upset stomach. People in vulnerable groups such as those with asthma are alsoat risk of complications,suchas bronchitis or pneumonia MYTH: ‘If I stay in bed, I won’t infect anyone.’ FACT: You can be contagious for about 40 hours before you show symptoms. On average, one person with flu can infect up to two others, causing a ripple effect. MYTH: ‘I’ve never had flu so I don’t need a jab.’ FACT: It’s not too late to get your flu jab, and have it annually as flu mutates, so each year’s vaccine is different. The latest flu vaccination…

Strangers have healed my heart As my fingers swept over the keyboard, every single letter was connecting me with people all over the world. And, although I’d nevermet them, I’d found an amazing support network who would help me through every mum’s worst nightmare. It all started in 2009, after my husband, Alex, now 40, and I had our daughter, Emma. I’d turned to reading blogs by mums who were trying to forge their way through motherhood. The more I read, the more I realised I wanted to share my own experiences. So, inMarch 2012 I set up Mama’s Haven. Every few days I’d write a post, on anything from Emma learning the alphabet, to the mess she’d made with crayons. Within a couple of months, I had 100 followers.…

CLUES & ARROWS Fill in the clues in the direction of the arrows Puzzle solutions Quick & Easy If you reallydon’thavemuch time to spare, give your brain a breakwith one of these SUDOKU To solve the puzzle, each 3x2 box, each column and each rowmust contain the numbers 1 to 6 WORD SEARCH The answer is the wordmissing from the grid ABSINTHE BACARDI BEER BOURBON BRANDY BUCKS FIZZ CHAMPAGNE MARTINI PORT SAKE SCHNAPPS SCOTCH SODA TEA VODKA CROSSWORD Put your feet up and have a go at our classic crossword ACROSS 1 Reckless, carefree (13) 8 At no great distance (4) 9 Sudden fall (5) 10 Leading actor (4) 13 Series of actions and methods (9) 16 Computer chip element (7) 17 Two successive lines of rhyming verse (7) 18…

‘I’ve won over £12,000!’ When Lisa Staniszewski, 44, from Kidderminster, started playing online bingo, she never expected to win seven times! I’ve been a member of Woman’s Own Bingo for around seven years and I still remember the first time I won. I’d been playing in one of my favourite 75 ball rooms when I popped into the garden. When I came back, my account balance was showing £896. I was new to the site, so I thought it must have been some sort of mistake – this wouldn’t happen to me! So I asked the chat host what was going on. ‘Why is my balance showing £896?’ I typed. The helpful host explained I’d won, as the numbers had automatically ticked off when I had gone into the garden.…

BOOK How To Make A Friend Out 29 Jan Alice’s imaginary childhood friend, Sam, comes back into her life after a terrible accident leaves Alice feeling isolated – the same feelings she had as a child when she first invented him. How will she know when she doesn’t need him any more? A great winter read by Fleur Smithwick. SHOW Strictly Come Dancing: The Live Tour Various locations until 8 February If you loved the show, this is another chance to watch your favourite celebrity dancers take to the floor to perform some of their best routines. To book tickets contact the venue or call 0844 875 8758. For online bookings visit ticketzone.co.uk. FILM Mortdecai Out 23 January Hapless Charles Mortdecai, played by Johnny Depp, is an art dealer who…

The Holiday makers MONDAY 26 JANUARY, 8PM, SKY1 Find out what happens when colourful clans of all shapes and sizes are thrown together in a villa in Spain. It will be rigged with cameras to catch the unfolding dramas. Family breaks can be trying at the best of times, so adding strangers into the mix is sure to spice things up. National Television Awards 2015 WEDNESDAY 21 JAN, 7.30PM, ITV Watch the biggest and brightest stars of Britain’s best-loved shows battle it out to claim telly’s hottest awards. Presented by Dermot O’Leary. Benidorm FRIDAY 23 JANUARY, 9 PM, ITV Britain’s favourite sunseekers are back for another week of crazy shenanigans. Kenneth is after a cure for Joyce’s mystery illness, Glynn discovers the perfect day out and Liam’s mum turns up…

Bloomin’ CHEEK! It turns out controversial CBB star Katie Hopkins is no stranger to Bi Brother. She appeared on the show 15 years ago! And she stopped at nothing to get noticed – pictures have emerged of her stripping off and flashing her bare bum. Katie, 39, appeared on the pilot back in 2000, before the first series aired. Despite Katie trying to keep it under wraps, show narrator Marcus Bentley remembered it straight away, breaking the news on his Twitter page. And a source added, Katie walked into CBB last week as though she was new to the experience, but in fact she’s done it all before.’ ‘I won’t be able to watch’ Judy Finnigan has admitted that yet again her daughter, Chloe Madeley, 27, is making her a…

Suranne Jones The actress stole the show when she walked through the doors as cowgirl Madonna. Gaynor Faye Emmerdale star Gaynor did a stand-up job as Spice Girl Geri Halliwell. Girl Power! Lisa Riley It’s the Pink Lady herself! Lisa got dolled up to perform as Rizzo from Grease. Stephen Mulhern Robbie Williams needs to watch out, his spotlight could be swept away by this TV presenter! Carol Vordeman A leather-clad Carol got the look spot on when she channelled pop diva Cher. Kerry Katona The singer puckered up her lips and vamped up her style as Marilyn Monroe. David Neilson The Corrie fave lived his dream for a day performing as Roy Orbison. Looking good! Vicky Entwistle Sure you don’t want a pop career, Vicky? After this amazing transformation…

3 of the best… Eye creams DITCH DARK CIRCLES A cream that promises to minimise dark circles by 30% in just 15 minutes? Yes, please! Murad Instant Radiance Eye Cream, £49.50, is like eight hours’ sleep in a pot! WIPEOUT WRINKLES L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Magic Blur Eye, £12.99, contains soft-focus pigments that disguise the look of lines, while Pro-retinol A reduces creases over time. BANISH BAGS Puffiness is often caused by water retention so avoid clogging eyes further by using a lightweight serum. We love Clinique All About Eyes Serum, £23, with its soothing, massaging rollerball. Colour to DYE FOR According to a survey, the average woman will only have three hair colours in her lifetime. One of the biggest reasons is not knowing which shade looks best. Enter custom…

Why does she want to move out? I have one daughter from my first marriage, who is nearly eight, and a two-year-old girl with my new partner. My eldest didn’t take the divorce well and she doesn’t seem keen on her younger sister. When she comes back from her dad’s house, she says she wishes she lived with him – something he says he doesn’t encourage. What am I doing wrong? Janine, 39, London I wonder if your eldest is having more one-to-one fun with her dad? This isn’t hard to remedy but it does require some planning. Talk to your partner and ask him to care for your two-yearold every other weekend so you and your eldest can spend time together. The activities you do don’t have to be…

What were you doing in the 1990s? I was listening to the Spice Girls, adored Katie Price and loved pairing my denim jacket with a pair of boot-cut jeans. At 22 years old, I’d left home to try my luck as a model. I was fit and healthy, with my whole life ahead of me. So when I woke up in hospital, surrounded by machines, I was overcome with confusion. I couldn’t speak or move but even more terrifying, I couldn’t remember what had put me in such a bad state. Days passed in a blur, as I slipped in and out of consciousness. When my eyes finally flickered open again, I remember seeing my mum, Sandra, and dad, Chris. They looked different through order They were talking to me…

As my friend Chris stood in front of a crowd of 80 people that day in September 2014, I could see she was nervous. But from the second she began speaking, the room fell into a hushed silence. ‘When I was a child, it never occurred to me to query how I was treated,’ she started. ‘But Mum and Dad made me suffer in a way that no straightthinking parent ever could…’ I’d known Chris Tuck, 44, for a year and a half, ever since she’d asked me to help publicise her book, Through The Eyes Of A Child. It was the true story of her harrowing childhood. And it’s her ordeal that has made her the incredible woman she is today. Vicious beatings Chris was brought up in London…

Amanda Village, 44, lives in Sheffield with her son Kai, six. She works as a part-time secretary for a firm of architects. ‘Three years ago, I saw an advert for Quidco on the internet and decided to try it,’ says Amanda. ‘I needed some travel and car insurance, so I thought it’d be useful.’ Holiday treats Soon Amanda was using Quidco for her food shop, for clothes and for shoes. ‘Kai is sight impaired, so I often buy sensory toys for him and treat him to holidays. ‘Quidco has been absolutely wonderful for money off holidays. I took him to Lanzarote over the New Year, which was fabulous.’ When Amanda decided to get a subscription for Sky TV, she immediately logged on to quidco.com. ‘It was amazing – I earned…

Flat, calm waters and brilliant blue skies interrupted only by the rugged outline of an island on the horizon – it could be the Med. In fact this is Scotland – and it is magnificent. The Inner Hebrides dot the Atlantic like a handful of marbles flung out from the mainland, each one with its own character. The best way to explore them and the Argyll coastline is by water, sailing along the narrow channels between the islands and dropping anchor at ancient harbours and fishing villages. Almost all cruises sail out from Oban, known as both the gateway to the isles and Scotland’s seafood capital. Setting out Spend a night or two here before setting sail, dining on local seafood at Cuan Mor (cuanmor.co.uk) and sleeping with a sea…

There wasn’t a dry eye in the nation when Hayley Cropper passed away and, even though Julie Hesmondhalgh admits it was a wrench to leave Coronation Street, she’s thrilled to be appearing in the theatre in London and her new TV drama Cucumber. Woman’s Own cosied up with the lovely Julie, 44, to chat on-screen kissing, getting drunk and her guilty-pleasure TV viewing. Was it nice to hang up Hayley’s wig? It was. I was excited about doing other things and that’s why I left Corrie – it’s not because I wasn’t happy there. It was good to look half decent and to have someone cutting my hair and putting some make-up on me in the morning. Cucumber is so different to what we’ve seen you in before! It was…

‘She’s witty and sharp!’ Zoë Wanamaker stars as Russian aristocrat Princess Marie in the new series of Mr Selfridge – and couldn’t bemore delighted Haveyoushopped at Selfridges? When I was a kid, my mum used to go all the time. It was massive! It’s changed so much, but it was very glamorous and still is. It’s a beautiful shop! Your debutisatthe weddingofHarry Selfridge’sdaughter to your‘son’–he’svery easy ontheeye! Isn’t Leon [Ockenden] pretty? It’s quite a gene pool. I think the match has mutual benefits. Harry has done well for himself. He’s powerful and rich. That suits her fine! Thecostumesarefab... They wanted to make a big impact with the princess. At the wedding, her hat is fantastic, like a crown. Eccentric and regal. Yougetthebest one-liners, too! I love them! She’s witty and…