Innholdsfortegnelse for 09-Apr-2018 i Woman's Own

SUMMER SUITS Naomie Harris, 41 The actress wore a candy pink, double-breasted, two-piece suit by Tibi – which would set you back over £1,000. Thankfully, we’ve found a much more affordable version on the high street! See right . Charlize Theron, 42 As the face of J’adore by Christian Dior for the past 12 years, it’s no surprise that Charlize wore the luxury brand at a recent film premiere. Keeping accessorises minimal, and finishing off her look with an elegant up do, Charlize looks très chic! Emma Willis, 42 Debuting her new, highlighted locks on the red carpet, the TV presenter looked amazing in this pale blue, wide-legged suit by Bella Freud, £1,210. Opting to wear her double-breasted jacket with a simple tee, this look gets a 10/10 from us!…

THE PERFECT FOOT SOAK Add half a cup of Epsom salts to one tub of warm water, pop your feet in, stick the TV on and stay like that for 15-20 minutes. It’s such a simple process but the benefits seem endless – just check out the list… • Flushes out toxins • Increases your body’s magnesium intake, which boosts your serotonin levels too! • Reduces stress and anxiety • Relieves muscle aches, pains and cramps • Gets rid of foot odour. • Treats foot fungus • Helps to regulate your blood sugar levels. Nail it Our top three tips to showing your toenails love... • Cut your toenails straight across, then round the edges with a file to make them look great and avoid ingrowing toenails. Always wear a…

He flirts with women on dating apps Q I’ve discovered my partner has accounts on dating apps and he’s been chatting to young women online and pretending he’s a twenty-something bloke – he’s 46. I thought he’d got into computer games but then his friend let slip that all this time he’s been having ongoing ‘relationships’ with these women. I’m so angry about it, but he says it’s just fun and he doesn’t meet them in real life. We have two kids aged 12 and nine and I feel stuck for what to do next. Lynne, 45, Ealing A Using dating apps to dupe young women is horrible behaviour. It’s disrespectful to you and your relationship and also nasty for these women who believe they are talking to someone real…

Vivianne Pow, 53, from County Durham: ‘In May 2018 I will be celebrating the fourth anniversary of my lifesaving operation. I am one of the lucky ones. In March 2012, I noticed blood in my faeces but was diagnosed with haemorrhoids by my GP. There was no improvement, and in October that year a stage 3C malignant tumour was discovered in my colon. I had to have keyhole surgery and six months of chemotherapy. My second diagnosis of bowel cancer was in 2014. My entire colon, rectum and anus was removed and a permanent stoma was fitted, which involves wearing a pouch for the collection of waste products. I’m here today because my cancer was diagnosed early and successfully treated. I currently have six-monthly appointments with my consultant colorectal surgeon…

MONDAY Breakfast: Muesli with milk and banana, and a glass of orange juice. Mid-morning snack: Sliced watermelon. Lunch: Jacket potato with tuna and sweetcorn. Afternoon snack: Guacamole and red pepper sticks. Dinner: Vegetable curry. Treat: Dark chocolate and cherries. TUESDAY Breakfast: Toast with mashed banana, and a glass of apple juice. Mid-morning snack: A handful of dried apricots. Lunch: Ploughman’s lunch made up of pork pie, cheese, tomatoes, grapes and salad. Afternoon snack: Apple, kiwi and kale smoothie. Dinner: Hake, potatoes, broccoli and kale. Treat: Apple and peanut butter. WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Weetabix with milk, raspberries and strawberries, and a glass of orange juice. Mid-morning…

1 Take charge If you’re planning a night out with friends, be the first one to suggest the venue so you can make sure it’s not going to bust the budget. And it’s always worth looking for deals on websites like groupon.co.uk and lastminute.com. 2 Bring your own The cost of alcohol can send a bill sky-rocketing, so why not choose somewhere you can take your own booze? And while there will sometimes be a corkage fee to pay, you will usually spend a lot less than if you had bought a bottle off a wine list. 3 Do something different A night at the pub or a meal in a restaurant can be expensive, so why not mix it up? Take turns with your friends hosting Come Dine With…

Moroccan-spiced chicken with chickpeas Serves: 2 Low in calories, but full of flavour, this is the perfect light spring lunch. You will need: • 2 small skinless free-range chicken breasts (200g)• ½tsp olive oil• 2tsp Moroccan spice blend• 75g drained chickpeas• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced• 150g roasted red peppers, drained and roughly chopped• 1 small preserved lemon, finely chopped• 2tbsp roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley How to do it: 1 Make 3-4 shallow cuts in the chicken breasts and massage all over with the olive oil, followed by the spice blend. Arrange on a foil-lined grill rack and slide under a medium-hot grill for about 10 mins, turning once, until cooked through. Remove from rack, wrap in foil and leave to rest. 2 Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients. Season…

00-NO! The name’s not Daniel Craig, that’s for sure. A NEW MAN! She wanted to meet Ed Sheeran. She still wants to. NO-PRAH He thinks she’s Oprah Winfrey? Think again… BONO-FIDE? The U2 frontman lookalikey happily poses with a fan A REAL DIAMOND You found someone, but it wasn’t Rihanna. WHAT A LEGEND The things that happen in pursuit of Will Smith. ROD STEWART, IS THAT YOU? You won’t get too far asking this guy to sing Maggie May … PIRATED Are we madhatters for thinking this is Johnny Depp? OK, THIS SELFIE IS ACTUALLY PASSABLE… In fact, are you sure it’s not you, Morgan Freeman?…

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Send in your pics & win We’d love to see your favourite photos. It could be a snap of your dog, a precious baby, your family or even just one of yourself. If we feature your photo, you will win £25. Email, tweet or Facebook us at the address below. RANT OF THE WEEK Why do parents let their kids sit in shopping trolleys in the supermarket? I don’t want to put my food in a trolley where a child has been sitting with their shoes – or wellies! A lot of shopping then goes straight into the fridge and it’s not nice to think of all the germs. Most trolleys have seats, so why can’t parents put kids in there? Sheila McGrory YOU SAID IT! It must…

‘Some described her as scary’ Carol What have you done? There’s no denying that Carol Vorderman, 57, is holding back the years superbly. But, when she was pictured attending the Cheltenham Festival earlier this month, her appearance caught social media’s attention. One person commented, ‘OMG Carol. What HAVE you done to yourself?’ While others described her look as ‘scary’ and referred to her ‘hamster cheeks’, While the mum-of-two has not yet responded to the comments, it’s not the first time she’s faced speculation that she’s had work done. In the past, surgeons have addressed the claims, saying, ‘It’s possible Carol may have overdone it with fillers.’ However, the star has always remained tight-lipped about whether she’s been under the knife in the past, saying, ‘When it comes to surgery, I…

She may play Corrie’s long-suffering Eileen Phelan, but actress Sue Cleaver, 54, is flying the flag for women in their 50s, as she proved when she stepped out at the Royal Television Society Awards looking slimmer and happier than ever. Here Sue, who lives in Manchester with her partner Brian Owen and son Elliot, 22, talks her Corrie storyline and why being 50 is her favourite age yet... Away from the cobbles you’ve been training to become a psychotherapist. I’m fascinated by the mind. I went into therapy and I think it’s something everybody should do – it transforms your life. It makes you question everything you believe to be true and how you see the world and gives you the tools…

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Clever colour blocks Create the illusion of a slimmer frame and wear a dress with a side panel in contrasting colours. WAIST-DEFINING TOPS A simple tie-front design highlights the waist and helps disguise a tum. THE PAPERBAG WAIST The light ruching is flattering on the stomach. Wear with a fitted top tucked in to avoid adding extra bulk. SHAPING DENIM Bootcut and flared styles help balance curvy hips while dark denim washes slim the frame. WIDE STRIDES Comfort is the key to feeling great – don’t let ill-fitting shoes let you down. Wide-fit styles allow you to stay on your feet all day. All about the A-line A flattering design for all figures. Falling from the waist, A-line skirts glide over the stomach and thighs. WRAP IT UP This style…

More couples than ever are saying ‘I don’t’ to weddings and refusing to tie the knot. New statistics show marriage rates are on a steady decline for heterosexual couples. With the average wedding costing £33,884, the price is listed as the main reason many are shunning the romantic tradition, while others prefer to focus on their education, having kids or buying a house together. Here, we speak to two couples who say they will never get married and believe they will be happier, and better off, for it… ‘You don’t get more commitment than a child’ ‘Many women end up gaga’ Adriana Santina, 42, lives in Wandsworth, South London, with her partner, Nemo Paoletti, 41, and their son, Theo, four. Marriage has never been number one on our list, and…

‘Nothing had showed up in my routine scans’ Standing in front of the mirror, smoothing my hair, I couldn’t help the nerves. This was my first date in more than 10 years and I felt so unsure of myself. A lot of women are worried when they start dating again, but for me it meant so much more. Because whoever I met, whoever I might end up falling in love with, had to love not just me, but my twin boys. And for some men, I feared that might be difficult… Back in 2005, I’d been settled with my then partner Mark and we’d been so excited to be expecting twins. We’d both always wanted children and had seen this as a double blessing. Only at 32 weeks, I’d been…

BUY IT Cook it Sainsbury’s Tzatziki CHEAT’S FALAFEL PITTA, SERVES 2 Heat 6 pre-made falafels in the oven according to the package instructions. Meanwhile, toast 2 white pittas and slice one red onion and one large tomato. Spread tzatziki generously inside each pitta, then fill each with cooked falafel, sliced onion and tomatoes, and a handful of rocket. GOOD FOR YOU BREW This new range of teas is designed to support your everyday wellbeing. They’re blended with botanicals and enriched with vitamins and minerals to keep you feeling your best. Twinings Superblends (Sainsbury’s). VEGGIE DELIGHT These vegetarian sausages are packed with flavour and have a great texture. Hands down one of the best veggie sausages on the market! Even meat lovers will enjoy these brilliant bangers. Linda McCartney (Iceland). Bargain…

Book The Trick to Time by Kit de Waal (£12.99, Viking) Set in 1970s Birmingham, young Irishwoman Mona is relishing the excitement of a new job and a room of her own in a bustling boarding house. When she meets charming Irishman William on her very first night out in the big city, the two give into their strong feelings and soon marry, only for an unexpected tragedy to pull them apart. Years later, Mona must piece together the years that separate them in this unforgettable tale of grief and life-long love. Film Wonderstruck Out 6 April Todd Haynes, maker of the sublime lesbian love story Carol, has come up with a beguiling drama about two deaf children born 50 years apart but linked by quests…

Vicki Pepperdine When a plane crashes in C4’s new comedy High & Dry , passengers try to survive on an island in this Lost spoof. Vicki plays a stranded ex-headmistress. Martin Clunes ITV’s new adaptation of classic novel Vanity Fair , set in England during the Napoleonic Wars, sees Martin star as aspirational Sir Pitt Crawley. Nicola Walker Six-part BBC1 drama The Split stars Nicola as divorce lawyer Hannah, who quits the family firm only to go head-to-head with her lawyer mother.…

‘The pair often talk about Diana’ ‘Diana is a shining light for Meghan’ With just six weeks to go until the royal wedding, bride-to-be Meghan Markle is bound to be feeling a mixture of excitement and nerves. But friends close to Meghan, 36, tell Woman’s Own that the former Suits actress is looking towards Prince Harry’s late mum Diana for inspiration in her new role – and it’s not the first time. A well-placed source says, ‘To Meghan, Diana is the ultimate example. Before she even met Harry, Meghan looked up to Diana as an icon.’ Our insider continues, ‘She was drawn as much to her charity work, and the trailblazing way she tackled the AIDS crisis, as to her beauty. I wouldn’t call it an obsession – but it’s…

‘I read the stories to my children’ ‘It’s not lost on me how lucky I am...’ Why James Corden is everybody’s favourite Easter bunny this year! You are making a stir as Peter Rabbit in cinemas… I grew up with the stories and read them to my children and I’m very much aware how much the character at the entire world of Beatrix Potter means to people, so I felt slightly reticent about it when it came my way. But when I heard that the Potter estate loved the way it was written I thought, ‘Let’s go for it.’ Peter is the little boy in all of us… What I do remember is that it was the first time I’d read a book where the character was mischievous and was…

‘I could see how rejected he felt’ Wrapping my thick dressing gown round my pyjamas, I switched off the bedroom light and got into bed. My husband, Alistair, reached across and put his hand on my hip. ‘Not tonight, darling,’ I said, my voice muffled under the duvet. It was September 2014 and the very last thing I felt like doing was having sex with my husband. As Alistair rolled over with a sigh, our double bed seemed to buckle under our combined weight of 40st. Then, after an awkward silence, he started to snore loudly, while I lay there in the dark, eyes blurred with tears. This had been going on for a year now. I’d never exactly been slim – I’d been nicknamed ‘Titanic’ at school – but…

‘Does he have ADHD?’ Q My daughter and I are concerned my grandson may have ADHD. Her GP is very good, but we are going through so many assessments and, months down the line, we have no answers. Is there any way we can speed up the process? A I know families find the assessment process frustrating, as it can take a long while. The problem is a diagnosis of ADHD is for life and it’s vital we get it right. All children will show traits of attention deficit and/or hyperactivity at times, so it’s important your grandson is assessed in different environments by different professionals, to see if his symptoms are consistent. When the assessments are completed, there will be a meeting to discuss the findings. Ask your daughter’s…

Also known as colon cancer, bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, with around 41,000 new cases each year – meaning someone is being diagnosed every 15 minutes*. ‘It’s most common in the over-60s,’ says Mr Lee Dvorkin, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at BMI Hendon, BMI Cavell and King’s Oak Hospitals in London. ‘If discovered early, the survival rate is 93%, but if it’s not spotted and has spread, few people survive five years.’ With the majority of cases developing from tiny growths in the bowel (polyps), it’s essential to seek medical advice as soon as possible. April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month To help raise money for research, Bowel Cancer UK has launched the Be a Star, Bake a Cake campaign, encouraging people to host a…

IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS WEEK… SAVE ON TRAVEL INSURANCE It can be tempting to auto-renew annual travel policies when they expire, but unless you have a trip already booked, you are throwing money down the drain. Hold off taking out another policy until you book your next holiday – and remember to shop around first rather than just going back to your previous insurer. DEAL OF THE WEEK If you love getting creative then hotfoot it to Aldi – there’s a range of Hobby and Craft Specialbuys arriving in store and online on 5 April including this So Crafty Sewing Machine for £69.99. How to... haggle to get a great bargain Many of us know that haggling is an effective way to get a deal but according to…

‘I wondered if I’d been in a car crash’ Opening my eyes, all I could see were blinding white lights. As my vision adjusted, my brow furrowed, getting used to the unfamiliar sounds and smells. ‘Where am I..?’ I thought, confused. All around me were wires and tubes, a needle going into my arm. Wrestling with the shock that I must be in hospital, I racked my brain for answers. ‘Have I been in a car crash?’ I questioned, as men in white outfits entered the room. ‘They must be doctors,’ I reasoned. By my bed were two women – my mum and my partner. ‘You’re awake!’ Mum said. Then one of the doctors came over, too. ‘Catherine, you’ve had a seizure called a Grand Mal,’ he explained. Violent muscle…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Over Easter, you experienced a big realisation to do with your top priority. Use what you learned and push on with it. After Thursday, everything gets easier. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May You could find yourself helping someone who’s down. And if you’ve had a hard Easter yourself, up your level of self-care – give yourself treats and be kind to yourself. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun It might have felt like the Easter bunny was slapping you rather than bringing treats. But a development around Monday helped resolve everything. So, what was it? Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Clashes between the planets of ‘go’ and ‘stop’ have been causing havoc in relationships. Talking about it now doesn’t necessarily help. Next…

1. The Voice (ITV) The competition between the coaches hits fever pitch in this year’s hotly contested finale. The smart money is on Olly Murs to steal Jennifer Hudson’s crown as top mentor as the wannabes are whittled down. He’s also credited with a ratings boost. 2. The Olivier Awards (ITV) There are no cheap seats when you can watch the Oscars of the theatre world from your own living room. I’m keeping everything crossed for pal Lesley Joseph, nominated for Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. 3. MasterChef: The Grand Final (BBC1) In the early days, budding cooks could win this series with a bolognese. Now, they spin sugar in week one! And place your bets on the victor coming away with a Michelin-styled star rather than a spare tyre after…