Innholdsfortegnelse for 14-Aug-2017 i Woman's Own

What does an ex-Spice Girl want as her next job? Here’s what she really, really wants… a top role on daytime TV. Geri Horner (aka Ginger Spice) will star as a one-off guest host on ITV’s This Morning. And if she proves a hit with the viewers, she could become a regular. The news was tweeted on the show’s Twitter account, adding, ‘Stay calm @Rylan!’ and Geri responded with heart emojis and ‘@Rylan can’t wait!’ A source said, ‘She wants to reinvent herself as a telly host.’ Geri will be in the hot seat on Bank Holiday, 28 August.…

On breaking for summer ‘Last chance to see us, possibly ever’ Piers Morgan has left fans feeling unsettled after dropping some massive hints that he could be quitting his role on Good Morning Britain! The presenter, who has never been far from controversy since he joined the team, stirred up panic among viewers when he tweeted the day before GMB ended for the summer break, ‘It’s our last day tomorrow before we break up for summer. So last chance to see us, possibly ever.’ Shocked Susanna His co-host Susanna Reid seemed shocked at his announcement too. Tweeting from her own account, she followed Piers’ tweet with, ‘Last show together tomorrow before the summer @gmb. ‘Possibly ever’ says Piers Morgan.’ Susanna then signed off the tweet with a wide-eyed face emoji,…

A printed kaftan looks great with plain swimwear Cover your arms A loose-sleeved, floaty kimono or peasant -style dress is the perfect holiday cover-up if you’re not a fan of your arms but still want to stay cool in the heat. Create a waist Add womanly curves by defining your waist with a belted dress or feminine kimono. If you’re off to the beach opt for a swimsuit with a belt, too. Disguise your thighs This season’s wide-legged trousers or culottes are your new best friend! On trend, so easy to wear and super flattering – what’s not to love! Hide your tummy Looser fitting tunic-style dresses, long or short, are great for skimming over a problem tum. This season’s boho trend is the perfect choice.…

‘I’d lie awake worrying because I didn’t see how I’d ever lose weight. I was beyond dieting’ Slipping into the tight, black top and silver skirt, I took a deep breath to steady my excitement. It was my birthday and I was having a big party to celebrate. I’d been planning it for months and couldn’t wait to see all my friends and have a good time. Yet there was another reason it was going to be so special. Because this party was marking the start of a new life for me. For the first time I was going to be celebrating as a thin person. All my life I’d been fat. I’d been the chubby kid at school who would binge eat when stressed and the student at university…

7 tips to avoid hire car traps Whether at home or abroad, be careful not to be taken for a ride with extra charges 1 BOOK NOW Do it as early as you can and always compare prices online – try kayak.co.uk and carrentals.co.uk. 2 FUEL UP Opt for a firm that lets you return the car with the same amount of fuel in the tank as when you picked it up. These ‘full to full’ policies mean you won’t face the pricier-than-normal fuel costs firms can charge. 3 DON’T PAY FOR EXTRAS Taking your own satnav (making sure it has all the relevant maps) could save up to £14 a day, and a child seat up to £80 per week. 4 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS If the car you booked…

You’ve worked hard to shape up for your hols –here’showtoreturn without excess baggage What to do 1 Eliminate extra calories with our stay-trim travel tips. 2 Use the dinner selector to make healthy dining choices. 3 Do our toning sunlounger workout once a day and combine with walking. Why it works This plan is doable without spoiling your holiday vibe – just pay a bit more attention to your diet and exercise. Keep it going When you get home aim to eat a diet of lots of fruit, veg and lean protein,minimumfatty andsugary foods and moderateportions of wholegrainsanddairy. Dinner selector WHAT TO CHOOSE Grilled fish Always one of the healthiest options, though watch for creamy, buttery sauces (ask for these on the side). Lean steak With its…

Pulling in to the hotel car park, I couldn’t believe my luck. It was May this year and I was checking in the night before my wedding to my partner Alan the next day. Staying at the hotel the night before my big day was such a luxury, and it wasn’t something I had planned. But just a few months before, I’d won a huge bingo jackpot with Woman’s Own Bingo! In February this year, I had logged into my account one morning and decided to play the daily free games. I got five spins for free and I won £2 with them. What luck! Little did I know, there was more to come. I put my £2 winnings towards 20 tickets in the Bingo Lounge, one of my recent…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Mars’s presence in Monday’s eclipse picture says you may be seeing the end of an era to do with friends. If you’ve fallen out with a mate, it may be for ever. But all things must pass so it may be good to let them go. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Recent planetary activity means turmoil for many. Whether you’re suffering or supporting others, around Wednesday you get a brilliant idea, or see a surprising development that makes it all better. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Uncertainty is never easy. You may be clearer about one thing, but confused about another. On Sunday your ruler turns around, so even things you thought were certain aren’t. Keep talking and thinking. Cancer 21 Jun…

1 Cheap, Cheap, Cheap Mondays, Channel 4 This new daily quiz show sees the return of Noel Edmonds. It’s based around a general store filled with wacky things and contestants have to guess the cheapest item for a chance to win a big prize! 2 Made Over By Wednesdays, E4 Three groups of the UK’s snappiest dressers are asked to restyle one woman who has lost her fashion way. Fashion expert Gok Wan pops in, too, but for once is not doing the styling! 3 Down The Garden Path Wednesdays, More 4 Dee Hart Dyke is on hand to help amateurs open their own gardens to visitors from far and wide. Expect everything from the classical to the most eclectic – and even some famous faces!…

TV and radio star Fearne Cotton has left her fans worried after posting some alarming pictures on her Instagram account. Fearne, who regularly shares snaps of her outfits on the site, has sparked speculation among her followers that she’s been losing weight, and many have been saying she looks ‘too thin’. ‘Get something to eat, Fearne. You look ill,’ said one, while another added, ‘Fearne, put some weight on, you look awfully thin, hun.’ The fans have gone on to question if Fearne’s weight loss is down to her busy schedule – looking after her two kids and working on her Radio 1 show, as well as various other commitments. ‘Fearne you’ve always been my go-to rock’n’roll warrior woman, but be careful,’ one commented. ‘I’ve been there – while managing…

1998 After Katie sent some modelling shots to The Sun when she was 18, she fast became a Page 3 sensation, and by 1998, her alter ego, Jordan, was born! 2001 Jordan’s pout grew over the years, and the star regularly admitted (and still does) to using lip fillers. 2004 After Andre in getting with Peter 2004, Katie put the modelling on hold to focus on her career in reality TV. 1995 Fresh- faced Katie’s naturally pretty face got her noticed by modelling scouts when she was just 17, only a year after she’d left school. 2017 Facelift Katie has just confessed to getting her first facelift! Talking in an Instagram video, she said, ‘I know you think I’m mad – I am mad but I’m preventing ageing.’ 2006 During…

Twist and spritz Smell divine on the go with this cute little perfume spritzer – a lifesaver for impromptu dates. £10, The Fragrance Shop Be bold Sometimes a simple outfit only needs a chunky necklace to add a little glamour. £15, Accessorize Wagging tails Your fur baby deserves the very best, right? Keep your pooch’s food fresh in this cute little tin. £18.95, cuckooland.com Red hot Bucket bags are hot this season, so treat yourself and get the designer look for a slice of the price. £70, Dune Wonder wedge Look fabulous at any summer event in these chunky heels. We love the red suede detail. £48, littlewoods.com Naturally good Give your skin a little TLC with this rhubarb body butter, made with African cocoa butter. £7, M&S Floral fancies…

Ripple curls ‘Embrace a soft, undone and loosely curled texture, with flyaway hairs for added romance and femininity,’ says Adam Reed, Ghd global ambassador. This big, bouncy look also works well with shorter styles. STEP 1 Start by drying hair until it is slightly damp. Spritz with a curl hold spray and part into four sections. Twist into buns, securing with a hairgrip. STEP 2 Blow-dry the hair in these buns until all the hair is completely dry. STEP 3 Release the hair from the buns and shake out, allowing the hair to fall into textured waves. STEP 4 Take small sections from each bun and, using your straightening irons, rotate one full turn in the same direction down the length of the hair. STEP 5 Continue this movement across…

Q For the first time in 10 years, after saving hard, we can afford to go abroad on holiday – and I’m dreading it. The problem is I hate my body. I’ve gained weight and the thought of sitting on a beach surrounded by better looking women is just killing me! I don’t want to feel like a whale while everyone has fun. What can I do? Annette, 45, Kent A So much about body image is mindset. Many of us focus on numbers on a scale, but it’s what you say to yourself on a daily basis that really determines how you will feel. So name-calling and comparing yourself are both big no-nos. Focus on what’s important here: This holiday is something for you and your partner to celebrate.…

‘I’m really looking forward to sharing my love of all things horticultural with Woman’s Ownguests on board. This trip is packed with visits to some of Europe’s finest gardens and it will be a great pleasure to explore them in beautiful springtime.’ Charlie Dimmock, gardening expert and TV presenter It’s every garden lover’s dream to see technicolor tulips, daffodils and hyacinths in full bloom. The gardens of Holland and Belgium are some of the most stunning in the world, so we’ve created this inspiring seven-day European river cruise aboard the 4-star MS Serenity for Woman’s Own readers to enjoy them. You’ll visit the fabulous Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, Holland, where more than seven million flower bulbs are planted yearly across 80 acres, flowering between March and May; the National Botanic…

Get ready for your new fave cookery series as the BBC launches The Big Family Cooking Showdown with hosts Zoe Ball and Nadiya Hussain, and judges Rosemary Shrager and Giorgio Locatelli. We caught up with Rosemary, 66, for all the inside info… Tells us more about the show… What’s so lovely about this show is it is centred on families cooking together, including children, in their own homes. This is what family life is like – you cook, talk and build relationships together. And hopefully with this new programme, people will be inspired to cook. Have you been impressed by the standard of cooking? I have been blown away by the diversity of meals they cook for us. Some of the recipes are really amazing. Are the families competitive? They…

5.45am I try to keep my alarm really low because Michael [Underwood, Angellica’s husband] is next to me and doesn’t want to be woken up – he’s a bit grumpy in the morning! Then I go to the gym from 6am till 7am. 7.15am Once I’ve got everyone up, and got my children [Elijah, five, and Keziah, four] into their uniforms, we have breakfast. I tend to eat granola. We’re in the car at 7.50am. Everyone has a chance to choose a song. At the minute, my choice is Beat It by Michael Jackson. 8.30am When I was filming Celebrity MasterChef, I’d make sure I had all my recipes, then I’d jump in the car and head off to wherever I was filming. I couldn’t sleep the night before filming,…

On having kids ‘I’m not as a anti-children as I was’ It’s been a whirlwind three years since Vicky Pattison left Geordie Shore – in that time she’s won I’m A Celebrity, hosted the spin-off series Extra Camp and even joined the Loose Women panel. But the biggest thing of all is that she’s finally found love! Here, the reality star, 30, who just got engaged to John Noble, tells us more… Hey Vicky! It’s so strange now to think of you as the Vicky from Geordie Shore! To me that was years ago, but it was only six years ago we started! I must have only left three years ago! That’s because you’ve been so busy… Ah mate, yeah. The most amazing thing I think was winning the Jungle.…

You’re looking great! I went to a boot camp in Ibiza and had a go at everything. I’ve lost about 18lb. I’ve cut out wine, sugar and sauces, and I make myself eat fish. Your hubby Mark Dunford must be so proud of you… He’s delighted with me. The kids are proud of me, too. Now, I’m scared if I have one glass of wine, I’ll be back on a bottle a night, so I’m staying away from it. I have the odd vodka and soda water. I’m sticking to sugar-free. Any holiday plans for this year? It’ll be Cyprus. We’ve been going for 26 years. We’ve got mates there from all over – and the kids have all grown up together. There’ll be about 81 of us! We know…

Kim Kardashian, 36 The sheer skirt (however revealing!) is quite pretty, but sleeves with knitted cuffs? Not such a hot look. Holly Willoughby, 36 A smattering of petals brighten up this demure lace column dress. Excellent shoe choice, too! Cate Blanchett, 48 The floral appliqués across the shoulders give an already statuesque Cate extra height. Fashion Ed's tip Floral appliqués act like jewellery, so limit your accessories Nicole Kidman, 50 On paper, this dress shouldn’t work but Nicole pulls off the frilly cuffs, sheer sleeves and statement print elegantly. Kerry Washington, 40 That salmon pink looks amazing on Kerry, but this sparkly party dress seems a little dated. Kirsten Dunst, 35 This dress would work in any other colour. As it stands, the cream looks a little flat on Kirsten.…

Happy birthday! Prince George’s portrait for his fourth birthday is gorgeous! He’s such a handsome boy, but you only have to look at his mum and dad to see why! Brenda Hodgkinson Roll up, roll up... It’s lovely and so interesting to see Circus Kids: Our Secret World on TV. It seems the more responsibilities the youngsters have, the more they love and respect their elders. It’s wonderful to hear such praise between generations. I wish I had run away and joined the circus! Margaret Reid My best friend I was so sad to hear Pudsey had died! He gave so much joy and laughter. I’m sure his trainer Ashleigh must be devastated! They were a class act. William Milton Your photo of the week… Win £50 if we feature…

Cheeky former EastEnders star Joe Swash has revealed that he was a bit careless with his cash when he starred on the show. The actor, who played loveable Mickey Miller until 2008, revealed that he had to declare himself bankrupt twice! ‘I got into EastEnders and was irresponsible with money,’ Joe, 35, revealed. ‘I was chucking it away on stuff I didn’t need. I went out every night and had a house with a mortgage. ‘When you’re young, you don’t think it’s ever going to end, I thought I was going to be on EastEnders for years – but it can happen to anybody.’ Lesson learnt!…