Innholdsfortegnelse for June 22, 2015 i Woman's Own

It’s time to go hat crazy! I ’s Royal Ascot week, so it’s time for the world’s wackiest hats to get an airing. With headwear being a dress-code must for anyone attending, it means there’s scope to have some real fun. Last year, we saw some towering creations (above left). And princesses Beatrice and Eugenie brought their own touch of class to the occasion. The Queen, with her love of horse racing, always attends too and has done for her entire 63-year reign - of course, always wearing the finest and most fitting hat of all! 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.…

The youngest of Judy Finnigan’s four children, Chloe Madeley has really come into her own. At 27 she’s not only set up a successful health and fitness company called Fitness Fondue, but has bagged herself a hunky man, England rugby player James Haskell. Woman’s Own caught up with Chloe as she and James, 30, were sunning it up in Dubai. She revealed how her famous family, including dad Richard Madeley, have all been suffering, and why her mum won’t listen to her… So your mum’s been struggling with a stress fracture! Oh my God, it’s not just her - we all have one now! I have no idea how it happened, it’s the weirdest thing. Dad’s got the equivalent of a stress fracture on his heel from hiking in Cornwall…

M y son Ashley, 13, and his little brother, Josh, eight, were charging across the beach whooping and laughing as my partner, Stan Crowther, chased after them. ‘I’ll get you,’ Stan called and the boys both yelled back, ‘No chance.’ I burst out laughing too, watching them all having such fun. For the past six years I had been a single mum and I’d been so scared to introduce a new man into our lives. But now, here on a day out to Blackpool, seeing them all getting on so well, I knew this was going to work. A happy family It was 2002 and I’d met Stan, 37, three months earlier in a pub near my home in Chorley, Lancashire. He was divorced with two grown-up children and had…

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Overworked and totally exhausted Two years agomy husband was made redundant, so I went back to teaching. At first I was part-time, but then I took a full-time position to bring in more money. The problem is my husband is still not working but, rather than help with our two kids or the housework, he’s decided to write a novel. I’m so stressed and tired, I’m not sure what to do. Yvette,32,Scunthorpe Full-time teaching is a tough job – learn to set boundaries about what you say ‘yes’ to, both at school and at home. The Teachers Support Network (teachersupport. info) offers tools to help teachers establish a better work/life balance. Give them a call on 0800 056 2561. They can also support you as you start negotiating with your…

Leaning back in my lounger, I closed my eyes as the sun danced across my baby bump. It was September 2011 and my husband Darryl, then 48, and I were in the middle of a four-night break – our last chance to relax before we became parents. We’d met three years earlier, working for the same property company, where Darryl was a developer and I was a secretary. Both laid-back and home-loving, it hadn’t mattered that Darryl was 18 years older. Right from the start, we’d known we belonged together. Within two years we were married and we couldn’t wait to start a family. Then at the crack of dawn one morning, it happened. My happy squeals at seeing the positive lines on the pregnancy test woke Darryl. He had…

Top 5 best value breaks It’s good news if you’re holidaying in Europe as the exchange rate means you’ll get more euros for your £s. Here are the top destinations where you’ll find more bang for your buck. 1. Bulgaria: £37.39* 2. Algarve, Portugal: £44.02 3. Costa del Sol, Spain: £47.90 4. Paphos, Cyprus: £54.81 5. Crete, Greece: £57.09 Calculation based on a shopping basket of 10 holiday essentials* HOW TO… get the most from your money abroad You’ve booked the flights and hotel and got your favourite bikini on standby – but don’t forget about your spending money. Do your homework now to find the best-value options. 1SHOPAROUND FORCURRENCY Old-fashioned cash is crucial unless you’re heading straight to an all-inclusive resort. Currency exchanges take huge profits each year from…

Join with Woman’s Own and Quidco today and start earning! ‘I tell everyone about it’ 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, I bought some clothes from Banana Republic for my mum – and got £60 cashback. I’m so impressed with Quidco, I really can’t stop raving about it! 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…

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of sand in between your toes on a summer holiday, but not all beaches are the same. TripAdvisor has announced the European winners of its 2015 Travellers’ Choice Awards for beaches, based on millions of reviews gathered over 12 months. So, here are five of Europe’s hidden gems, along with hotel options available to book on TripAdvisor (unless otherwise stated), too. Elafonissi Beach, Elafonissi, Greece WHY? Located on the south-west of Crete, Elafonissi is oblong-shaped and often split in two by shallow water, giving the impression of being a separate island. Adding to its beauty is the pink tone of the sand, due to the thousands of broken shells that line its shore. WHERE TO STAY A small, family-run hotel, the Glykeria Rooms is…

LIFE’S A DRAG Katie Price has added a new string to her bow – as the ultimate drag queen! According to RuPaul, who has just launched his TV show RuPaul’s Drag Race here in the UK, Katie, 37, is a natural at the look. Talking about his new pal, RuPaul, 54, said, ‘I feel like we’re kindred spirits – she’s a female drag queen. I love all female drag queens because they get it.’ Katie, alongside Jonathan Ross, is helping RuPaul find the best UK drag act in London. It’s Six FOR TOWIE Fans of The Only Way Is Essex can rejoice – the show has been commissioned for another six series. Producers and show bosses are said to be so proud of the ITV Be reality series they even…

Dr Dawn Harper, 52, has had us hiding behind the sofa as she treats patients on Embarrassing Bodies. She also offers medical advice on This Morning and is releasing a new collection of books. We caught up with the mum-of three to find out more… Do you have any hidden talents? I used to do backing vocals for a Motown band. I don’t know if there was much talent involved but I had fun. We did charity events and local weddings. I still sing now, but only in the bath. What’s the one thing that makes you happiest? People being kind when they don’t need to be. Little acts of kindness make the world go round. What makes you cry? I am a bit of a crybaby! I remember watching…

Thigh’s the limit Singer Taylor Swift, 25, shows off her enviably long legs in this colourful mini and mega-high platform sandals. Playtime Playsuits are just as great for the beach as they are glammed up. Beyoncé, 33, balances out this sexy thigh-skimming one with sheer long sleeves. The A team An A-line skirt is super-flattering. Jessica Alba, 34, tucks a cerulean blue T-shirt into her leafy-patterned skirt, paired with ultra-chic white accessories. The clash Play around with different prints like Judi Dench, 80. Stick to a similar colour throughout, but mix up patterns for a truly fashionable ensemble. Prom queen Opera star Katherine Jenkins, 34, is a big fan of the classic 1950s silhouette and, with its waist-cinching, hip-flattering benefits we can see why! How frilling! Off-the-shoulder tops are so…

It’s one of Britain’s most popular programmes, with millions tuning in each week to watch the glitz and glamour of celebrities on the dance floor. But behind closed doors it seems, for some, those smiles aren’t as genuine as they appear. In just one week, two previous contestants have blasted their experiences on the show, with one even saying they hated it! Fern Britton, who danced her way to 10th place in 2012, has described the agony she went through with dance partner Artem Chigvintsev. ‘He would look at my feet and just kick me or shove me,’ the presenter, 57, revealed. ‘He was like, ‘Shut your face. Go home before I kill you.’ I’d say, ‘Oh, please just kill me, it would be easier.’ ‘We did love each other…

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Forget strict starvation regimes that don’t suit your lifestyle. Our six-week bikini diet is packed with tasty, delicious food that’s proven to fill you up, tackle bloating, reduce any water retention and keep your skin firm and healthy, too. 3 simple steps to your bikini body 1 Choose one from the breakfast, lunch and dinner sections, varying your choices daily. 2 Also have an additional 300ml of skimmed milk or a pot of fat-free yogurt a day. 3 Drink 6-8 cups of calorie-free drinks a day – preferably green tea or water. BREAKFASTS ♦ Eggs Florentine – top steamed spinach with 2 poached eggs, 1tbsp readymade hollandaise sauce and 1tbsp grated Cheddar. Grill until brown. ♦ 40g bowl of bran flakes with skimmed milk and a banana ♦ Half a…

M ore and more of us suffering problems with our teeth are turning to DIY dentistry because we’re struggling to afford the cost of treatment, a shocking new study has revealed. According to figures released by the British Dental Health Foundation, one in five of us would be prepared to carry out work on our own teeth, including taking them out. It coincides with the dramatic rise in the number of DIY kits being bought, which include temporary filling material as well as cap and crown cement, that sell for just £5. The price of getting a filling done at an NHS dentist in England can be as much as £52, with a regular check-up costing £18. More extensive treatment goes up to £220. This, combined with the fact that…

Indian lamb burgers SERVES 6 PREP TIME 15 MINS, PLUS MARINATING COOKING TIME 20 MINS YOU WILL NEED ◆ 800g lamb mince ◆ 2tbsp Madras curry powder ◆ 4tbsp breadcrumbs ◆ 1 large onion, peeled and grated ◆ Zest 2 lemons ◆ 4tbsp chopped coriander (include the stalks) ◆ 1 large freerange egg, beaten ◆ 2 garlic cloves, crushed ◆ 1tsp salt For the raita ◆ ½ cucumber ◆ 250ml natural yogurt ◆ 2tbsp mint sauce HOW TO DO IT 1 Mix the burger ingredients with your hands. Marinate for 30 mins or up to overnight. 2Shape the meat into 6 burgers, then either cook on the barbecue for 20 mins, turning once, or seal in a hot frying pan for 2 mins, then cook in a 200C/Gas 6 oven…

Peeking round the bedroom door, I sawmy husband Paul with our baby son in his arms. In the glow of the night light, he was saying the same words he said every evening to our boy – ‘Wherever you go, whatever you do, may your guardian angel look over you.’ It was August 2006 and Paul, then 41, and I had recently had our first child, Barnaby. I’d never seen my husband so content. ‘You were made for fatherhood,’ I laughed, kissing him as he finally crept out of the nursery. From the moment I’d met Paul, I’d always known he’d make a great dad. There was something so gentle and caring about him. It was one reason I’d first fallen for him. I’d gone for a drink at the…

Ashocking new survey’s revealed that each year us Brits waste £23 billion – that’s £470 per person – all because we’re too busy to seek better deals, return products or cancel services we’re not using, like gymmemberships.* A massive three quarters of us admit to spending money unnecessarily. And women are the biggest culprits, with almost a third of us failing to return unwanted clothes for a refund – despite how easy shops make it for us. The good news is there’s plenty we can claw back. Here, we reveal the secrets of the mums who have discovered the best ways to get something for nothing. ‘I won so many prizes’ Sitting at the dining table, I pushed my fringe out of my eyes and focused on the task of…

Right decision I read ‘Why I let my teen marry a man 19 years older’ with interest. It must hav been a shock for Dawn but she was righ not to ban contact between them. That could have just caused more problems and a breakdown in communication It can’t have been easy for her, though. Annie Cooke, Tanworth in Arden,Warwicks What a boob! In a recent Britain’s Got Talent episode, Amanda Holden was criticised for her plunging neckline. Then, for the final, she wore a dress open almost to her navel! The show may call for ‘titillation’, but surely such early evening revelations are a ‘boob’ too far! Neil Kendall, Blackpool Dear diary I’m not surprised only one in five of us keeps a diary these days. I wouldn’t want…

Love Your Garden TUESDAYS, ITV Alan Titchmarsh will be getting muddy once again as he helps transform some of the nation’s gardens. Get ready for his expert tips and help, too! Amazing Spaces Shed Of The Year SUNDAYS, CHANNEL4 Catch some of the amazing and extraordinary sheds in Britain, all vying to be crowned winner of Shed Of The Year 2015. Catch up on All 4. SURPRISE SURPRISE SUNDAYS, ITV Holly Willoughby is back, surprising unsuspecting citizens across the UK with deserving prizes and tear-jerking tales. If you miss an episode you can catch up on ITV Player.…

‘My kids love Spice World’ Spice World the movie may have been released 18 years ago, but it hasn’t been forgotten – even Victoria Beckham’s kids are fans The pop star turned fashion designer admitted to watching the film with them, and said they loved it! ‘They found it really funny, one of them was obsessed with the Spice Bus,’ said Victoria, 41. Posh, who’s mum to Brooklyn, 16, Romeo, 12, Cruz, 10, and Harper, three, also revealed how hubby David, 40, wooed her. ‘He sent me a box with a Prada bag inside instead of flowers, which was very nice.’ Kate’s cute SNAPS Is there anything the Duchess of Cambridge can’t do? Just two weeks after having baby Charlotte, the proud mum-of-two took these adorable pictures. Kate, 33, who…

Like father, like son It’s no wonder Prince William has won our hearts as No 1 dad – just take a look at these adorable snaps of Wills with his own father, Prince Charles, 66. The young royal, who turns 33 on 21 June, has a close bond with the Prince of Wales, and we wouldn’t be surprised if Wills used these fond memories to inspire his own dad techniques… His royal dad-ness Wills has taken to his role as a father like a natural, showing off his smooth car-seat skills after the birth of Princess Charlotte, now six weeks old, and giving us a glimpse of proud moments with his son George, who turns two in July. The future King and his wife, Kate, 33, will no doubt raise…

1 Fight the fuzz Iluminage Touch Permanent Hair Reduction, £375, is the latest bristlebuster on the market. It promises up to 94% hair reduction after seven treatments. Our Beauty Ed has been using it for the past couple of months and has really seen a difference. It nukes hair at the roots and makes it think twice about growing back. On a budget? Parissa Warm Wax, £13.89, pulls hair from the root for smoothness that can last as long as a few weeks. Low pain threshold? Wilkinson Sword Hydro Silk razor, £9.99, is a fuss-free solution. 2 Primp your pins If the skin on your legs is looking dry and flaky, get into the habit of body brushing them before you shower. Try M&S Collection Bamboo Long Handle Dry Body…

Get protected SHOULD I USE AN OIL, SPRAY OR CREAM? This comes down to personal preference. Creams and lotions are moisturising but can feel greasy. ‘Sprays are lighter, but this can mean you apply a thinner layer, offering less protection,’ says Dr Noor Almaani, dermatologist at The Private Clinic of Harley Street. If you have skin problems such as acne, choosing an oil-free cream for your face means you’re less likely to suffer breakouts. ARE SUNSCREENS ALL THE SAME? No. Chemical sunscreens work like a sponge, absorbing UV rays and dissolving them. Mineral sunscreens reflect radiation away like a mirror. Look for ones with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide in the ingredients. ‘These are less likely to cause skin allergies and don’t degrade on exposure to light, unlike many chemical…

3 fast fixes Make the latest wellbeing advice work for you EAT ...YOGURTTOZAP HAY FEVER. Latest scientific evidence shows that probiotics – the ‘friendly’ bacteria found in yogurt – can ease sneezing and itchy eyes by affecting the action of immune boosting T-cells. DRINK … SOME WATER BEFORE YOU DRIVE. A study at Loughborough University found drivers who had just 25ml of water per hour made the same number of mistakes as those over the drinkdrive limit. It’s thought that dehydration reduces alertness. TRY … KEEPING A GRATITUDE DIARY Researchers at the University of California discovered that heart patients who showed gratitude for positive things in their life improved both their physical and mental health, with better mood and less tiredness. Reader rated Pamela Brown, I 50, from London 'I’ve…

Going ALFRESCO Get your summer garden party started with pretty dining accessories and decorations. Get the look Truly Scrumptious paper lanterns, £8.50 for a set of three, Talking Tables Picnic plates, £2.99 for 12, Candle & Cake Mini cupcake stands, £4.25 for three, Luck & Luck In Bloom paper tableware, from £2, Sainsbury’s We love... …the tropical range from M&S for adding an instant holiday vibe to your home. Pineapple candlestick, £17.50, fan cushion, £25, sun-kissed cushion, £25, chenille cushion, £25, side table, £249, and love seat, £799, all M&S. Save v splurge SAVE Rug, 120x170cm, £50, Next SPLURGE Rug, 120x180cm, £189, cuckooland.com Pretty PLANTERS Brighten up your home with these colourful plant pots. Plastic pots, £13 each, humpartnership.com Table love This handy threesome is ideal as a base for…

CLUES & ARROWS Fill in the clues in the direction of the arrows Quick & Easy If you really don’t have much time to spare, give your brain a break with one of these See if you can solve these in 10 minutes SUDOKU To solve the puzzle, each 3x2 box, each column and each row must contain the numbers 1 to 6 WORD SEARCH The answer is the word missing from the grid AUNT BROTHER DENTIST DOCTOR FATHER LIBRARIAN MAYOR MOTHER NAN NEIGHBOUR POLICEMAN SISTER TEACHER TWIN UNCLE CROSS WORD Put your feet up and have a go at our classic crossword ACROSS 9 Place of organised combat (5) 10 Oscillate, waver (9) 11 Sugary confection (9) 12 Bird’s perch (5) 13 Vapour-like (7) 15 Aircraft with two sets…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Just like last week, in all situations where you need to communicate, you shine. Your mind is working clearly, you speak persuasively and can think on the spot. If there are new people you’d like to talk to or areas or subjects you’d like to explore, start now. ◆ For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May This is a great week for money news – and also for making your own good fortune by suggesting new ways with finances or asking to be paid or loaned differently. By the weekend, good luck could come re: home and family. ◆ For more call 0901 609 4781* Gemini 21May–20Jun Are you ready to take off in a new direction? Tuesday’s New…

Yvette Fielding, 46, has swapped hunting terrifying ghosts for a different frightening experience entirely as she dons a white apron in the hope of winning the Celebrity MasterChef title. The presenter of TV’s scariest show, Most Haunted, was in for a shock when she found out just what she would have to do! As MasterChef starts this week, we caught up with the mum-of-two to reveal how she faced her toughest challenge yet… So Master Chef… this is very exciting! I know! People keep asking me if I was nervous, but I was just really excited. Why did you decide to take part in the show? I always like to do these shows if I can take something away from them and learn a new skill. I thought it would…

‘I’D LOVE A baby girl’ Ricky Martin, who’s back with new song Mr Put It Down,on feeling broody Your new talent show La Banda is about finding a Latino boy band… Yeah, there’s never been one! I started out at 13, so I know what it’s like. It’s a different world now with social media. Is that more pressure? I wish I’d had it when I started – it gives you so many tools to become a better artist. I believe we still have to fight bullying but this new generation are stronger. And you’ll manage the new band, right? Yes. I want to give them the tools to be secure in themselves. If you constantly reassure an act about their instincts, the sky’s the limit! Your tw in sons…