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

Kelly Brook was barely recognisable as she stepped out of a London hotel recently minus the make-up. Even her normally sleek hair was still wet. But wasn’t it great for all of us who’ve been guilty of nipping to the shops without lippy and eyeliner to see? Even celebs can take a few beauty shortcuts too! Mind you, it was all change by the evening when Kelly reappeared – still in the same outfit, but fully made-up and looking gorgeous. Grrr! If only it was that easy for all of us. 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.…

Not content with mere teddy bears, Kim Kardashian wanted only the very best for her little girl’s first birthday – a pair of shiny, big, diamond earrings. Yet, after the picture of Kim clutching baby North appeared, with the rocks in her ears clearly on show, the world erupted in outrage. ‘How cruel!’ mums everywhere cried. ‘Piercing a baby’s ears is nothing short of mutilation.’ Columnist Katie Hopkins waded in, too. ‘Piercing holes in the head of your baby is a strong indicator of social class. More downstairs than up,’ she tweeted. And reality TV star Chantelle Houghton – mum to Dolly, two, was right behind her in the condemnation. ‘I’m outraged. Children should be allowed to be children and not be made to look like mini adults,’ she said.…

1 Rideon Lighter nights make for pleasant evening bike rides. Cycling at medium speed for half an hour burns around 250 calories – a lot better than slumping in front of the TV! It also helps tone bums, tums and legs. 2 Water works It’s important to keep your fluids up on hot days. Not only does it help prevent dehydration, it also stops you confusing thirst with hunger. The aim is to keep your urine a light straw colour – if it’s any darker, you need to drink more water. 3 Take a dip A swim is so much more inviting in hot weather. Swim for half an hour and burn off a sweat-free 250 calories – the equivalent to a mai tai cocktail or two glasses of wine…

How do we keep our sex life alivelong-distance? After being made redundant two years ago, my husband has finally got a job, but it’s in the US. Our eldest child is about to start secondary school here, so we will stay in the UK while my husband makes the move on his own. If he likes the job and the location, we will follow in six to 12 months. I’m worried about the effects this will have on our sex life. Any tips? Jenna, 37, London I recommend you have a look at lovingfromadistance.com. It has an adults-only section, where people give each other very detailed advice about how to set up a satisfying online sex life. Given that your husband’s absence will load more parenting duties onto your plate,…

Hassle-free shopping I've been going to Jersey for a long weekend every year for 10 years. It's lovely to chill out and enjoy the sunshine. I can also go shopping without my lovely husband asking how long I'm going to be! SANDRA WILSON, VIA EMAIL IT’S HEALTHY It’s good for couples to be able to do stuff without each other, as long as one person isn’t jetting off on jollies every week. It helps build a healthy relationship. Absence makes the heart grow fonder so they say. SHARON CURRAN, MILTON KEYNES An issue of trust I’ve been on holiday without my husband and vice versa. We both trust each other. It’s healthy for couples to spend a short time apart because it gives you confidence and makes you appreciate each…

Super swimwear It’s hard when your figure isn’t what it used to be, but thanks to the recent Woman’s Own feature on finding the right swimwear, I can now hit the beach with confidence! Instead of searching high and low, you have done it all for us. Thank you! Sylvia Foster, Bridlington Go Lynda! It’s great to see Lynda Bellingham doing well with her cancer fight. She is deeply missed on Loose Women and I would love to see her resume her acting career some day soon. It’s nice to hear good news for a change. All the best to you and your family, Lynda. Jackie Perrins, Sheffield Then and now Your photographs of celebrities then and now in ‘You haven’t changed!’ made me smile. Even if stars haven’t had…

Nightmare’s OVER! Gordon Ramsay, 47, has called time on Kitchen Nightmares . The potty-mouthed chef took to Twitter to announce that the next series of the Channel 4 show will be the last. ‘I’ve decided it’s time to bring Kitchen Nightmares to a close. It’s been 10 great years,’ Gordon said. GOING TO IBIZA Luisa Zissman, 27, and Big Reunion stars Blue are set to star in a new reality TV show together. The series, due to air on ITV’s new channel ITVBe later this year, will follow Blue, consisting of Lee Ryan, Duncan James, Simon Webbe and Antony Costa, as they open a new bar in the popular holiday resort of Ibiza under the guidance of former Apprentice contestant Luisa. ‘Luisa won’t…

Star The magazine claimed that a palace insider had revealed that Kate is pregnant with twin girls. According to the publication, ‘Sources close to Kensington Palace say that a doubly joyous announcement may be coming soon.’ The claims are believed to be a hoax. InTouch Earlier this month the title claimed that the royal couple started trying for baby number two ‘about two months ago’. It went on to reveal that the pair have already had success and are expecting again, with a source revealing that Kate and William are hoping for another boy. Life & Style According to Life & Style magazine, Kate has been suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum (acute morning sickness) again, forcing her to miss out on several high profile events. According to…

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Tone down your make-up and lose years – the proof is in the pictures… PLUMP YOUR LIPS Bright colours shrink lips, even when you’re Cheryl Cole, 31. A nude, high-shine shade adds instant volume. SCULPT YOUR CHEEKS Amanda Holden, 43, swaps pink rouge on the apples of her cheeks for caramel bronzer, which helps to define her bone structure. BRIGHTEN YOUR EYES With just a hint of taupe shadow and lashings of mascara, Kim Kardashian, 33, has opened up her entire eye area. ILLUMINATE YOUR COMPLEXION Here, Julianne Moore, 53, trades matt cheek colour and heavy eye make-up for gorgeous sheer, glowing coverage – and loses years in the process.…

SYMPTOM CHECKER Bad breath WHY DO WE GET IT? It’s generally caused by bad oral hygiene. When food is broken down in your mouth, an unpleasant-smelling gas is released. ‘Bacteria multiply on your tongue and throat and it’s the sulphur compounds produced by the bacteria that make your breath pongy,’ explains American bacteriologist and dentist to the stars Dr Harold Katz. HOW TO TELL YOU HAVE IT A clean mouth is a healthy one. Look at your tongue – if it’s coated, your breath may smell. Test it by licking your wrist, letting it dry, then having a sniff. HOW TO AVOID IT To prevent bacteria building up, gum disease and bleeding gums, scrape or brush your tongue, and floss twice a day and keep your mouth hydrated. ‘Certain foods…

Every time my letter box rattles, a chill zips down my spine. I know it’s a bill – perhaps two. Either way, it’s a demand for money, because I’m a single mum drowning in £131,000 of debt, a figure that makes me feel physically sick. I’ll owe creditors until I die. Yet it’s not because I’m irresponsible with money or have spoilt my kids with exotic holidays and designer clothes. The truth is I turned to credit cards and loans because I was too proud to accept government handouts when my marriage broke down. It’s why I’m speaking out, because it’s not my fault I’m in debt and I want to show people why I would have been better off on benefits. I was a full-time mum to Lauren, then…

Honey-glazed peaches This sweet, rich and creamy pudding is perfect for summer entertaining PREP TIME 5 MINS COOKING TIME 10 MINS COST PER SERVING 99p 1 Halve and de-stone 4 ripe peaches, brush the cut sides with 2tbsp runny honey. 2 Place on a hot griddle pan and cook for 5-8 mins, until charred and softened. Serve hot with 1tbsp spoon of mascarpone and crumbled amaretti biscuits. We’re DRINKING Perfectly chilled wine delivered to your door? Yes please! Morrison’s Cellar is a new online service that delivers all your wine requirements direct to your door. Just choose a tipple from their huge selection and book an hour-long arrival slot. See morrisonscellar.com. Sainsbury’s have your alfresco food sorted with their delicious new summer range. Top of our list is the Taste…

Paying tribute Bernie Nolan’s daughter, Erin, 15, has spoken poignantly about her beloved mum, a year after Bernie lost her battle with cancer. Erin revealed that she still looks at a diary Bernie left for her. ‘There are bits of advice, telling me to remember this and that when I’m older. One big lesson in there is telling me not to take any crap from anybody. I look at it all the time, pretty much every day,’ said Erin. The name’s Schofield Phillip Schofield, 52, took some inspiration from James Bond when preparing to attend his daughter Ruth’s school leavers’ ball recently. The This Morning presenter donned a dapper black suit and sunglasses before taking a picture of himself in front of the mirror.…

FEELINGGOOD WITH GOK Our favourite fashionista has his new summer collection ready at Tu at Sainsbury’s and we think it might be his best one yet! It’s full of wardrobe staples mixed with bold prints, and each piece is designed to flatter your figure with special hold-you-in panels and some clever draping. Prices range from £16-£45 and sizes from 8-22. 3 of the best beach cover-ups Corrie to catwalk Michelle Keegan has left the cobbles and entered the world of fashion, launching her first range for Lipsy. Get a slice of Michelle’s stylish wardrobe, from elegant lace dresses to fluffy knits and ankle-grazer jeans. Prices range from £28 to £85. Style for less Win! We’ve teamed up with Ingenue London to give you the chance to win one of these…

1 Cleanse Frizz attacks occur when thirsty, porous hair soaks up moisture from the air and swells up. Switch to a nourishing shampoo and you’ll reap the smoothing rewards. Herbal Essences Moroccan My Shine Shampoo and Conditioner, £1.99 each, are enriched with hydrating argan oil to deliver a healthy-looking finish. Sun-soaked hair tends to be dry, brittle and frizzy, so use a targeted treatment once a week to restore moisture in the summer. We love Redken Color Extend Sun After-Sun Mask, £15.70, lookfantastic.com. 2 Style Heat damage is one of the main frizz triggers. Apply Tresemmé 7 Day Keratin Smooth Heat Activated Treatment, £6.99, to towel-dried hair. Style as usual to stimulate the smoothing ingredients for seven glorious days of manageability. For curly girls, we recommend John Frieda Frizz Ease…

I lied about mysexuality My daughter is 19. After her dad left five years ago, I kept the fact that I was in a loving relationship with another woman from her. Two months ago, she came home from college unexpectedly and found us in bed together. She’s moved out to a friend’s house and says she will never forgive me for my hypocrisy. When she was 15, she told me she thought she might be a lesbian, and I told her it was just a phase. How can I mend this mess? Yvonne, 45, Staffordshire You’ve taken the first step by admitting you’ve messed up. Not for loving another woman, but for not trusting your daughter or yourself. Any hope of repair lies in you being willing to show her…

From frumpy at 20 to foxy at 40 There’s a picture buried in my family photo album that makes me recoil in horror. It shows a dowdy woman squinting at the camera, her Laura Ashley floral dress and frizzy perm doing nothing for either her figure or her self-confidence. But this picture isn’t of an elderly aunt or frumpy family friend – it’s me, at a 21st birthday party in 1990. At a time when I should have been looking my most youthful and radiant, I was more middle-aged than I am now – lamb dressed as mutton. I have another photo too, taken a year after leaving university. I’m in my first job, wearing a russet trouser suit that completely drowns my figure. My casual style of baggy jumpers…

We’re all guilty of throwing away too many leftovers each week and, according to recent research, we end up binning a million tons of unopened food a year. But thanks to a new online tool, we can now turn those leftover salads, vegetables and meat into delicious meals. In partnership with Google, Sainsbury’s has launched Food Rescue – an interactive mobile and online service to help you make the most of those leftovers in your storecupboards and fridges. So, whether you’re a busy parent looking for a quick-fix meal for the kids or a confident cook wanting to impress your friends, you can find a recipe perfect for your needs. They can be sourced on any PC, mobile or tablet and, using the voice-recognition technology, you can input up to…

NAMED & shamed I really hate it when a company doesn’t reward customers for their loyalty. Unfortunately, it happens far more often than it should. Take Homeserve, the boiler and plumbing repair company, which has admitted that it charges its existing customers up to nine times more for renewing their plumbing and drainage cover. It costs new customers just £1 a month at certain points during the year, while old customers have to pay £9 to get similar protection. So cheeky! Make sure you always keep an eye out for insurance companies who will try to hike up your cover when it comes to renewal time. 3 WAYS TO avoid big holiday mobile phone bills New EU rules regarding mobile roaming charges came into action last week. Networks must make…

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Fashion disaster Oh my goodness! I went out wearing a pair of high-waisted trousers with a jumper that had trees and stars on it. Dreadful. I thought they were very me at the time but now I cringe when I look back. Car I learnt to drive in an orange Capri. I passed my test at 17 and it was my first car. It wasn’t battered at all. Far from it. I thought it was fabulous. I still think it is fabulous and I would love a Capri now – but maybe not an orange one. Time abroad without parents We had just finished studying for our A levels and I went to France camping with a group of school friends. It felt like total freedom to be away from…