Innholdsfortegnelse for 28-jul-14 i Woman's Own

It’s been nearly a decade since Kylie Minogue was diagnosed with breast cancer, but we couldn’t help be moved when she spoke about her illness in a TV interview. The star, 46, revealed, ‘It’s not in my nature to be selfish, but now was the time to do that, to let people take care of you and that’s what I did.’ Kylie also spoke about her romance with tragic Michael Hutchence, revealing, ‘It was a great love and true heartbreak.’ 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 revealed she could be looking to have a facelift, admitting that she wouldn’t rule out going under the knife. During a recent interview alongside husband Eamonn Holmes, the Loose Women star opened up about how she would ‘love’ to have something done in the future to get rid of her wrinkles. ‘I’d love a bit of filler but I’ve seen too many go wrong,’ Ruth, 54, said of the procedure popular with celebrities including TOWIE star Chloe Sims and even Simon Cowell. ‘I’d be more likely to have a facelift than to inject fillers and Botox into my face,’ she added. This isn’t the first time that mum-of-one Ruth has hinted that she would consider cosmetic surgery. Speaking just a few months before…

Simply Be Fabulous-fit clothes for curvier ladies, this season champions bright, clashing colours and bold prints – no reason to hide behind black! Mango Loose-fitting patterned trousers and simple tees in lightweight fabrics are great for a laid-back look. F&F Pop into your local Tesco and pick up a few pieces from its stunning high-summer range. The vibe is tribal, tropical – and affordable!…

COMMON AS MUCK People who swear have no breeding. It's just so common. Those actors who swear when they collect their awards think it's clever but it just lets them down. JEANETTE LIPLEY, CWMCARN, WALES Not in front of the children We must remember that our children are like sponges and if they are exposed to this sort of language at a young age they are more likely to mimic it. Parents have to take responsibility, but I find it a shame that celebrities don't realise their actions are often copied by a generation that idolises them. VIVIENNE ARKELL, WIMBORNE, DORSET I WON’T STAND FOR IT I think everyone swears too much. There’s no need for it – you can get your point across without it. My husband and children…

SYMPTOM CHECKER SUMMER COLDS WHY DO WE GET THEM? Summer colds are normally triggered by enteroviruses – small infectious particles that, unlike common cold viruses, prefer warmer weather. Air-conditioned hotels and planes are perfect breeding grounds for these germs too, which is why so many holidays are spoilt by the sniffles. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? They tend to be more intense than common winter colds and can last longer. You’ll get the normal runny nose and feel bunged up, but enteroviruses can also cause fever, sore throat, hacking cough and diarrhoea. They’re often caught from others’ coughs and sneezes and unclean hands. WHAT’S THE TREATMENT? Boost your immunity with Healthspan Pelargonium Cold Relief (£12.45 for 30 tablets, healthspan.co.uk). The herbal remedy can help kickstart infection-fighting cells, relieving sore throats and blocked…

Spritely pepper prawn skewers MAKES 4 PREP TIME 10 MINS + MARINATING COOKING TIME 5 MINS YOU WILL NEED FOR THE SKEWERS Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon Juice of 1 lime 2cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated 500ml lemonade 300g raw and peeled large prawns 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into 2cm squares FOR THE MELON SALSA  ½ cantaloupe, peeled 10 cherry tomatoes, halved ½ red onion, peeled and cut into 1cm cubes A little finely grated orange zest HOW TO DO IT 1 Soak 4 wooden skewers in water for 15 mins before using, keeping them weighed down with a mug or bowl. This will stop them from burning during cooking. 2 Mix together the lemon zest, lemon and lime juices, ginger and…

Strokes only happen to old people. That’s what I thought until my husband, Paul, suffered one at 36. I came home one day to find him on the bedroom floor, his left side paralysed. He was rushed to hospital where doctors told us the cause had been high blood pressure. As they fought to get it under control, we had no idea if he would recover from the paralysis. It was terrifying, and at times like that, you need your friends. I didn’t know many of Paul’s friends as we’d only been together for a year. But as word got out that he was in hospital, worried calls and texts flooded in. One was from Amanda and Gary Morris. A friend indeed I had only met them a couple of…

Helen Mirren LEO (26 JULY) Like all Leos, Dame Helen will enjoy a peak year full of fun, opportunity and, in her case, more accolades. There’ll be no retiring; in fact she’s likely to cause controversy with both her outspoken views and roles… Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Things change this weekend. Some issue you’ve grappled with all year – probably with your other half or closest friend – is finally laid to rest and you feel a return of strength and joie de vivre. Even if you make a tough decision, you feel better. For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Over the coming year your home and family go through an expansive time. You could move to a bigger place or see…

Acting UP! Desperate to distance themselves from their last brush with the acting world in movie flop Alien Autopsy , Ant and Dec have a new idea up their sleeves. They want to hit the small screen with a TV sitcom starring… themselves! While the 2006 sci-fi comedy failed to launch them as Hollywood hotties, they hope this latest idea could be their big break back into acting. Ant, 38, confesses, ‘We’d love to do a sitcom. Or some kind of comedy drama. There’s no rush to do it, but there’s still a desire.’ We can’t wait! SAYING GOODBYE Sad news for fans of Mr Selfridge – the show’s creator has said that the show will come to an end after series four. Fans can still look…

What a party! A fun day at Buckingham Palace in the presence of Her Majesty for the veterans’ charity The Not Forgotten Association. The sun blazed down on the gardens as the Queen photobombed me in spectacular fashion. I also chatted to my gorgeous dance partner from Strictly , Erin Boag, Pam St Clement, Lorraine Chase and June Whitfield, who confided she’d had a stiff one in the hotel before the event. ‘And I’ll probably pop back for one after,’ she twinkled over the cream tea. To be sure! With his movie Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Movie currently in cinemas, it’s no wonder Brendan O’Carroll needed a full entourage when he popped in to see us at Good Morning Britain recently. As they say…

Denise Van Outen, 40, has had her fair share of ups and downs during her time in the spotlight but despite everything she can always rely on daughter Betsy, four, to put a smile on her face. We caught up with Denise to talk body hang-ups, her celebrity heroes and the day that changed her life forever… What parts of your body do you like the most and least? I’m quite lucky because I’ve danced for so many years, so my legs are in pretty good shape. But I’m not the biggest fan of my ears, they’re too small! What can’t you leave the house without? Cleaning my car. I spend a lot of time in there, picking up various friends and children, so it quickly turns into a tip.…

It’s summer, the holiday is booked and the bags are packed! Sunshine, sea and sand, here we come! There’s just one teensy problem. Despite that crash diet and punishing exercise regime – all designed to banish the bingo wings and give us a lovely flat tum – we’ve not quite got that bikini body we were hoping for. To make matters worse, we’re inundated with photos of gorgeous celebs frolicking in the sea – their itsy-bitsy designer bikinis moulded perfectly over their pert chests and bums. We’ve seen the likes of Michelle Keegan and Cheryl Cole striding confidently on to the sand in tiny two-pieces, flashing their perfect abs, toned thighs and muscular arms. How big is too big? And suddenly we’re wondering if perhaps we should put the briefs…

Sweet treat Tap into the pastel trend with sherbet lemon, powder blue and the prettiest pink shades. Maybelline SuperStay Gel Nail Color 7 Days in Pink In The Park, £4.49, creates the perfect cotton candy manicure. Jessica Custom Nail Colour in Enchanting, £10.50, gerrardinternational.com , is also worth adding to your sugary shade wardrobe. It has a slight grey tone to it, perfect if you find pastels a little too sweet. Material girl Move over, leather, there are brand new fabric-inspired polishes to get excited about this summer. With a sleek new bottle and a cool collaboration with It girl Alexa Chung, Nails Inc Alexa Lace, £15, is our pick for 2014 and hits nailsinc.com in August. Layered over a subtle nude shade, it sprinkles nails with…

1 Best value sunscreen Did you know that if you use it properly, a 200ml bottle of sunscreen should only last eight applications? Pricey! But don’t worry. In a recent test by consumer group Which?, Aldi’s budget brand Lacura, from £2.49, offered good protection – in some cases better than more expensive names. It’s available in SPFs from 10 to 50 to prevent immediate burning and up to a five-star UVA rating to stop longer-term damage. 2 Do it yourself lotion applicator If you’re sunning yourself alone, trying to get sunscreen into the middle of your back is virtually impossible. But this gizmo (£11.99, backbliss.com ) makes it easy. 3 Ginger sweets One of the problems with travel sickness tablets is that they don’t work once someone…

Why should she diet when I was so big? The front door slammed and footsteps thudded upstairs. My youngest daughter, Danielle, 16, was home from school. Steeling myself for battle, I went into her bedroom. ‘The school told me you’d been in a fight again,’ I said. ‘This girl called me fat so I hit her,’ she replied. I sighed, ‘You can’t lash out every time someone calls you a name.’ Back came her standard reply, ‘Whatever.’ This was the reason she kept getting into trouble at school. I was cross, but I felt for her too because being 18st, a size 22, made her an easy target for bullies. And it was me she took after – her dad, Paul, 44, was slim. I’d always been curvy but I’d…

PIC OF THE WEEK Win £50 if we feature your photo Keep it clean! I totally agree with you, Woman’s Own – I can’t understand why we seem to be swearing so much these days. I don’t want to sound old-fashioned, but I really don’t think saying effing this and that helps to get your point across well at all. All it does is sound ugly! Carolyn Thompson, Cheshire Give her a break! Why is Susanna Reid the subject of so much criticism? It would appear that people have a problem with an attractive, successful woman who lives her life on her own terms. I think she’s clearly a strong young woman, who should be admired. Diane Silva, Lytham St Annes Fantastic support My heart goes out to Shirley Smith…

A butler for the Beckhams Posh and Becks have suddenly got that little bit posher! Victoria and David Beckham have only gone and employed a former member of the royal household to run their new London home. A source revealed, ‘They needed a new housekeeper and, hands down, he’s the best applicant. His CV was pretty impressive. Having a former Buckingham Palace member of staff is quite a boon.’ ‘I’m a bit sad’ In perhaps an unsurprising move, Carol Vorderman’s quit Loose Women after just three years. Carol’s appearances on the show have become less and less frequent, as training to fly solo around the world for charity has become a priority, along with other work commitments. Carol, 53, said, ‘I’m a bit sad…

When Simon Cowell announced he was expecting a baby with girlfriend Lauren Silverman, no one was more surprised than his best friend and ex-girlfriend, Sinitta. Talking of her shock at the time, the singer spoke about how she felt betrayed by the news that long-term bachelor Simon had finally decided to settle down and have a family. Here, Sinitta, 45, opens up about her infamous This Morning meltdown and why she’s still happy she can surprise Simon after all these years… It’s lovely that Simon and Lauren asked you to be godmother to little Eric. How did you react? I was so moved. It just reaffirmed what I knew about Simon – that he’s a great friend. I have to say, it was a surprise because…

Ishehaving anaffair? I think my husband is cheating on me. At weekends he says he has to play golf with clients and comes back hours later not looking like he’s been anywhere near a golf club. A friend suggested I should put a tracking device in his car, but I’m afraid to do this. Every time I ask him, he says my lack of trust is the problem, not another woman. June, 47, Essex If I put a tracking device in my partner’s car, I’d feel like I was the one cheating. Instead, I encourage you to trust your intuition and to let your husband know that your feeling that something isn’t right won’t go away just because he wants it to. Rather than make accusations, talk to him about…

IN THE NEWS Tesco has launched its first ever bank account. The best benefit of the new current account is you can earn extra Tesco Clubcard points. You get points when you use your debit card in and outside of Tesco – for every £4 spent in store you get 1 point and for every £8 outside the store you get 1 point. But you do have to pay in £750 a month, (that’s the equivalent of an annual salary of £9,000 or more) or you’ll be charged a £5 monthly fee. For more information on the account, visit goodtoknow.co.uk/  tescobankaccount Your summer holiday sorted… FOR FREE! Having a staycation? There are dozens of events, museums and activities that won’t break the bank. Here are our favourites –…

In the 17 years since she first appeared on the cobbles, Corrie star Jane Danson, 35, has left a lasting impression on the soap’s loyal viewers. And as she tells us, fans are not always reserved in telling her what they think of her character Leanne Tilsley’s life choices. But with sons Harry, eight, and Alfie, five, as well as husband of eight years Robert Beck, waiting for her at the end of the day, there’s always somewhere to go to unwind. Here Jane opens up about edgy storylines, girlie chats with co-stars and why her sons couldn’t care less if she was famous… Is there anyone you can turn to on the Corrie set if you’re in need of a girlie chat? We have a…