Innholdsfortegnelse for 14-Oct-2019 i Woman's Own

Simon Cowell is back with a tweaked format of The X Factor, where a string of famous faces will be battling it out for a place on the live shows. Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh join him as judges, while The Chase’s Jenny Ryan, former Strictly pro Brendan Cole, and rugby players Thom Evans, Levi Davis and Ben Foden (as boyband Try Star) are among the celebrities in the lineup. • Saturdays, ITV Get six issues of WOMAN’S OWN from £1* Subscribe online at womansownsubs.co.uk/ADB9 or call 0330 333 1113, quoting ADB9 Save up to 51%…

It’s Halloween month, so let’s talk all things with unnaturally long, spider-like limbs, jet-black Dracula-style hair and a set of teeth so fearsome even Alien looks a bit gummy. Yep, step forward everyone’s favourite creature of the night – Rylan Clark-Neal. The former X Factor and Celebrity Big Brother star is now on telly more than Ant & Dec, and putting the heebie-jeebies up much more established presenters. ‘With charm, warmth, a naughty twinkle, and old-school innuendo, he’s won over audiences’ From Supermarket Sweep to Strictly’s spin-off It Takes Two to hosting This Morning, there’s nothing Rylan doesn’t make look easy. With a natural charm, warmth, naughty twinkle, and old-school innuendo, he’s won over audiences of every age. Little wonder he’s landed the plum job of hosting the revamped Ready…

Fearne Cotton, 38 Wearing high-street hero Zara, Fearne’s suit is surprisingly affordable at £50. This has, as expected, sold out in light pink, but is still available in a bright fuchsia shade, which is just as gorgeous. Jessica Alba, 38 Making sure she was centre of attention at the UK launch of her beauty brand, Honest Beauty, the American actress looked radiant in a delicate floral Giambattista Valli dress. Keeping accessories minimal, her nude platforms and wavy hairstyle complemented the dress perfectly. Rochelle Humes, 30 Mrs Humes always looks so stylish and this double-breasted suit does not disappoint. The gem buttons really elevate her outfit, adding a subtle bit of bling. With nearly 26,000 likes on her Instagram account for this look, we clearly aren’t the only ones who are…

‘We’d talk about baby names every day’ Making my way across the office, I heard a roar of laughter erupt from a corner of the room as the Christmas party got into full swing. A man in a dishevelled suit and bright paper hat had his colleagues bewitched, laughing at his every joke. I couldn’t stop looking  at him as he already had me under his charm, too. ‘Who’s that?’ I asked my friend. Working for a bank, there were thousands of people in our building, and I’d never seen him before. Before I knew it, she’d nudged me over until I was standing a foot away from this charming stranger. ‘So you’re Shaz?’ he grinned, explaining that his colleagues had spoken about me. ‘I’m David.’ After a quick chat,…

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'I was obsessed with not looking old' Terri Wilkins, 31, is an admin assistant. She’s engaged to Ronnie James, 36, and lives in Northampton. ‘Within an hour, I’d booked a boob job’ I loved my early 20s. I was completely carefree and enjoyed going out a lot. I didn’t have a boyfriend, and that didn’t bother me until I realised everyone else was settling down. When I was 27, I’d get a wedding invitation every other week. Then it dawned on me, I was nowhere near the life stages my friends were at. I was, quite literally, the last single girl standing. In January 2016, a wedding invitation including a plus-one caused my crisis to explode. I chucked the invitation in the bin and did a web search for plastic…

Wyke farms Extra Mature 320g and Wyke Farms Vintage 320g (Tesco) FAJITA-STYLE QUESADILLAS Serves: 4 You will need: ✽ 1 red onion, finely chopped ✽ 1 tbsp olive oil ✽ 8 flour tortillas ✽ 300g Cheddar cheese, grated ✽ 200g pot tomato salsa ✽ 200g Sweet chilli mini roast chicken fillets How to do it: 1 Heat a grill until hot, line grill pan with foil, tip onion over and drizzle with a little oil. Cook for four mins to soften. 2 Take four sheets of foil, top each one with a tortilla. Divide the cheese, chicken and salsa between tortillas, then sprinkle over the onion. 3 Top with the remaining tortillas to form a sandwich. Press down firmly on each one to flatten. 4 Grill for three mins each…

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1 The X Factor: Celebrity, ITV Journalist Martin Bashir, former US talk-show host Ricki Lake and ex-pro footballer-turned-actor Vinnie Jones are just a few of the wannabe warblers facing Louis Walsh, Nicole Scherzinger and Simon Cowell. 2 The Wall, BBC1 Danny Dyer takes a break from Walford to host the UK version of the hit US game show where contestants can win a fortune. Angela Rippon is the voice of the questions for anyone struggling with Danny’s cockney slang. 3 Coronation Street, ITV There’s a traumatic blast from the past for David when he encounters his rapist Josh in prison. After his ordeal last year at the hands of his personal trainer, David’s demons come back to haunt him.…

Kate ‘My hangovers last for weeks’ Working in showbiz, Kate Garraway is no stranger to a tipple or two – but the TV host has revealed why she’s ditched drinking as much as she used to. The 52-year-old Good Morning Britain presenter says she can’t handle her drink like she once did and suffers with terrible hangovers nowadays. She said, ‘I used to drink quite a lot when I was young because I could. I never used to get hangovers really, but now I do and they last for weeks, so I don’t drink as much as I used to.’ ‘I used to be able to drink quite a lot’ Kate also revealed the other ways she tries to stay healthy. ‘I genuinely believe that sleep is incredibly important and…

We loved your show The Rob Rinder Verdict. Any chance it will be back? This was an experiment and I think it’s worked, so there will be more, I’m sure. There was too much material to choose from. In the UK, we have become so introspective over Brexit, but there are other things happening in the world we need to look at – good things as well as bad. ‘I could do a sultry dance with Gorka!’ How on earth did you get your mother to agree to being given electric shocks when celebrities didn’t answer probing questions? It’s the most articulate expression of unconditional love a mother could give her son! They’re only small shocks and it probably helps get her going – and it’s less painful than Botox.…

Up in the clouds Create a relaxed mood with some candles in this fun tea light holder. £2, George Home Drink up Enjoy a get-together with friends in style or use it as a vase! £2, Wilko Golden bling Jazz up your look with this adorable necklace. £4.99, Pull & Bear Quick reminder Plan and organise yourself with this bright notebook. £4, Neon Sheep Storage solution Keep your belongings organised with this modern rose gold basket. £5, Matalan Burn baby Light a candle while unwinding and reading a book. £5, M&S Sleep tight Because you can look stylish even while taking a nap. £2, Flying Tiger Fun and games Gather the crowd – laughter is guaranteed with this guessing game. £4, Oliver Bonas On the go Have your make-up kit…

Eye, eye Buffed across the crease, dark eye shadows are a fail-safe way to add definition to your eyes, but for an ‘I woke up like this’ look, it’s the lighter shades you need. Topshop Matte Eye Shadow in Bathrobe, £9, is the perfect neutral for every day – buildable, creamy and crease-free. Mask it A must for try for the sleep-deprived, Garnier Moisture Bomb Eye Tissue Mask with Coconut Water & Hyaluronic Acid, £1.99, Superdrug, brings down the skin’s temperature by 4C to instantly cool and soothe. Meanwhile hydration hero hyaluronic acid (did you know just one molecule can hold 1,000 times its own weight in water?) gets to work plumping crepey skin and filling fine lines. Better brow One of the easiest ways to add definition to your…

My results aren’t as expected QI had a smear recently and received a letter saying they didn’t get enough cells, so I will need a repeat in three months. The nurse says it’s probably because I am 55 and have gone through the menopause. Is it safe to wait that long and could the same thing happen again? A After the menopause a lack of oestrogen can leave the tissues dry and thin, resulting in smears being reported as ‘inadequate’. It is routine to leave three months for the cervix to recover, but it may be worth asking your doctor about a course of oestrogen pessaries to place in the vagina before your next smear. Could he have caught tetanus? Q My husband stabbed his foot with a pitchfork at…

‘After having a stroke, your body will need time to heal and recover,’ says Charlotte. ‘Rehabilitation helps you make the best recovery possible and re-learn everyday skills. But as having a stroke is unique, there’s no set plan for recovery,’ she adds. The effects on your body depend on where the stroke takes place and the size of the damaged area. And it could impact anything from our speech and physical abilities, to our range of emotions and personality. However, with the right specialist support and encouragement and determination, the brain will be able to adapt. Rehabilitation may include: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Helps you re-learn everyday skills like dressing and getting around. PHYSIOTHERAPY Helps you move and balance. It strengthens muscles and improves mobility, balance and coordination. SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY…

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Sitting next to our children Charlie, eight, and Jessica, five, my husband James, 31, and I tried to prepare them for the moment when our family would change for ever. I was a month away from having our third child. ‘When it’s time for me to have the baby, Daddy will take me to hospital, and then you can come and visit us,’ I explained, smiling. The weeks sped by and my due date passed, but as the older two had both arrived late, I wasn’t concerned. Then on 26 February 2018, six days past my due date, I woke up with a dull ache in my lower back. ‘Nana might pick you up today,’ I told the kids, kissing them goodbye at the school gates. James’ mum Carol had…

WHOOPS! Looks like this baker had trouble nailing the rainbow spotty cake design. BUN BUMMER Instead of a cinnamon bun with a perfect swirl, the end result was a mess. OVER THE RAINBOW This multicoloured Swiss roll looks so tempting… shame the end result didn’t quite match up. CHUBBY BUNNIES Cute marshmallow rabbits, or sticky splodges? We know which we’d prefer. TOTAL FAIL These mini toad-in-the-holes didn’t turn out like the picture in the recipe book.…

Book The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes, Michael Joseph, HB, £20 When Englishwoman Alice impulsively marries American Bennett Van Cleve and moves to a small town in Kentucky, her dream of adventure soon falls flat. But her life changes forever when she meets feisty outsider Margery and joins a group of packhorse librarians – these Depression-era trailblazers rode hundreds of miles every week to deliver books to isolated families. An inspiring, romantic tribute to female friendship and the power of books. Film Abominable Out 11 October In this colourful animated, family-friendly adventure, a teenage girl (voiced by Chloe Bennet) has a bizarre encounter with an abominable snowman on the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai. As a result, she embarks, along with a couple of friends, on an…

‘£5million and I’ll munch kangaroo testicles’ When it comes to getting his own way, Piers Morgan is well-rehearsed at winning – especially when grilling guests on GMB. ‘You two have faces for radio’ But the unsuspecting TV host got more than he bargained for recently when he insulted friend Amanda Holden and radio host Jamie Theakston during a live link on the show. ‘They call themselves our rivals, but you two have faces for radio,  that’s why you’re on radio,’ Piers smirked. His smiling face dropped when Amanda hit back, ‘It’s only a matter of time for you,’ she spilled. ‘When’s your contract up – in about four months, Piers?’ And it seems there’s no smoke without fire – as we discovered that Piers tweeted back in March 2018 that…

ART OF THE GEISHA Men and women visit the Studio Geisha Cafe in Koto to experience one of Japan’s oldest traditions by being transformed into a geisha. It took two hours to apply seven layers of make-up. The wig alone costs £2,000 to hire and the kimono, made of the finest silk, costs £16,000. I’m unrecognisable! KART BLANCHE! At Street Kart in Tokyo you can race through the roads dressed as your favourite cartoon character. It’s incredible – like being in a video game. It’s the first time I’ve packed a Super Mario Bros costume in my hand luggage – and having tried it, it won’t be the last! RENT-A-GOB! Here in Tokyo, you can rent friends, family or colleagues at Family Romance, so I hired my own Piers and…

Packing my shopping into carrier bags, I rummaged in my purse for coins, trying to ignore the friendly smile on the cashier’s face. ‘When are you due?’ she asked as she handed me my receipt. ‘Erm, not long now,’ I muttered, instinctively putting my hand over my stomach. Putting my change back into my purse, I felt my heart pounding and my cheeks burn. ‘Alex told me he loved me no matter what my size’ It was January 2012, and the truth was, I wasn’t pregnant at all. But at a size 28 and more than 17st, my bulky frame was regularly mistaken for that of a woman in her final trimester of pregnancy. It wasn’t unusual for well-meaning people to ask innocent questions about my bulging stomach. Instead of…

COMBINATION HOW CAN I TELL? One of the most common skin types, skin tends to feel dry around your cheeks and oily across your T-zone, where everyone has more oil glands. THE FIX: Whilst it might seem a little counterproductive, cleansing oils work well on combination complexions. Easy to rinse, one of the main pros of an oil is that it works to dissolve make-up and dirt – especially helpful if you’re a fan of long-wearing foundations and wear a daily SPF. Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Cleansing Oil, £6.99, Superdrug, is a real bargain – melting away daily grime to reduce the likelihood of build-up around your T-zone but still hydrating enough to add moisture to the outer edges of your face. There’s no oily residue either – win…

I miss my son Q My 19-year-old son has recently left and gone to college 100 miles away. I am very proud of him, but having him leave has been very hard. I miss him and didn’t realise just how much we chatted and talked when he was home. My husband is coping and doesn’t mention it, so I feel I am alone feeling this sad and unhappy. I know I’ll get used to it as other friends have, but it’s hit me harder than I thought and I don’t know what to do with myself. Sarah, 49, East Sussex A A child leaving home is very hard. You have had 19 years of looking after your son, talking to him and generally centering your life around him and suddenly…

1 in 5 of us has a food intolerance It’s estimated that Health conditions can often get in the way of enjoying your favourite treats, but you don’t have to miss out if you’re limited by health or dietary ailments. All it takes is a few clever swaps and substitutes. Our experts If you have… menopausal symptoms ‘Unfortunately, most baked goods contain refined carbohydrates, which can trigger symptoms like hot flushes, so modifying recipes to contain wholegrains, such as wholegrain flour or oats, can help,’ says Matt. The slow energy release lessens the effects of hot flushes. Protein is also important, as our muscle mass begins to deplete with age. Try adding chopped nuts or almond flour. ‘It is also good to keep the dairy in recipes for its calcium…

1 Just ask ‘Never be afraid to haggle,’ says TopCashback’s Abigail Yearley. ‘If you’re in-store, chat to the sales assistant about the item and build a rapport – then start negotiating. Start lower than you expect to pay, so you have room to go up.’ If that doesn’t work, see if they’ll throw in something for free instead. You can haggle online by messaging via webchat, too. Also, you might have better luck getting a further discount on already-reduced items as the shop may be keen to shift the stock. 2 Tease them Another trick if you’re shopping online is to add the items to your basket, then leave them there for a couple of days, says Abigail. ‘Retailers see shoppers’ activity, so many will nudge you by…

Chilli, prawn and Zero Noodles ramen soup Serves: 1 A speedy, low-cal soup for one – or simply increase the quantities to serve more. You will need: ✽ 1 sachet or 1tsp red miso paste ✽ 100g gluten-free Zero Noodles ✽ 100g raw peeled king prawns ✽ 1tsp finely sliced red chilli ✽ ½tsp freshly grated ginger ✽ ½ small red pepper, thinly sliced ✽ Handful coriander leaves ✽ ½tsp sesame seeds, toasted How to do it: 1 Dissolve the red miso paste in a pan with 250ml hot water. 2 Rinse the noodles well under boiling water from the kettle, then add to the pan and simmer for 5 mins. 3 Add the prawns with the red chilli, ginger and red pepper. Simmer for a further 5 mins until…

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Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Do you ever get in your own way and sabotage something great? Beware this tendency – it doesn’t help that you’re a tad touchy right now. Self-awareness helps no end. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May On Wednesday, love-oriented Venus shimmies into your partnership zone. Are you getting what you need from a romance or a best friend? Try a different approach. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun It’s hard to keep your mind off a tricky subject. The hamster-wheel thoughts will lessen as the week goes on, but it’s a good idea to ask yourself exactly what you feel and why. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul You may be caught in the crossfire of a stressful week at work or in your…

James Norton The Grantchester actor will star in six-part drama The Trial of Christine Keeler on BBC1. He’ll play Stephen Ward, one of the central figures in the Profumo scandal that rocked British politics in the early 1960s. Kim Cattrall The Sex and the City star is among the cast of Gold’s new three-part comedy The Cockfields, which follows a family getting together to celebrate a 40th birthday on the Isle of Wight. Greg Davies The comedian is a lifelong fan of Barry Hines’ classic novel A Kestrel for a Knave. In BBC4 documentary Kes: A Boy’s Life, he will look at how the book changed the way the working class are portrayed in fiction.…