Innholdsfortegnelse for 28-Dec-2020 i Woman's Own

This week, resident showbiz insider La Voix catches up with TV presenter Jenny Powell. The superstar drag queen discovers just how the 52-year-old has managed not to age a day since the 1990s, when she was the glamorous hostess on Wheel of Fortune. Jenny – who lives in Manchester with her fiancé Martin Lowe and two daughters, Constance, 19, and Pollyanna, 12 – also reveals why she’s not in a rush to get married, and her hopes for 2021. Darling , I am loving your big, tousled hair! Thank you. It’s like, ‘I’ve just had sex’ – but, at 52, probably not! You look incredible for 52 – and your daughter is 19, but you get mistaken for sisters, right? Yes. I don’t think Connie is too pleased about the…

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Could my mole be cancerous? QI have a mole on my back which has started itching. It sits under my bra band and I think it’s getting rubbed, which is irritating it. My husband has taken a photo of it and it doesn’t look any different to me, but he’s insisting I see my GP. What do you think? A We recommend that any mole that changes shape, colour or size, or one that starts bleeding or itching be checked out. Your GP may be happy to look at the photo in the first instance, so you could email it over. Then, if your doctor has any concerns, they’ll ask you into the surgery for an examination. Too anxious to work QI was signed off from work with stress in…

1 DON’T THINK ABOUT THE WHAT IFS. Stay in the present and think about what’s happening in your life right now. Worry is more often about perceived threats, than the reality. 2 FOCUS ON THE POSITIVES. Notice all the things that go right for you, and not just the few things that go wrong. This way, you can start to change your thinking from negative to positive. 3 DOWNLOAD MOODNOTES APP. With cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques and positive psychology, this app (paid monthly) lets you understand your worries and take control.…

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1 The Serpent, BBC1 Jenna Coleman stars in this eight-part drama telling the story of real-life serial killer Charles Sobhraj (Tahar Rahim), who evades capture while becoming Interpol’s most wanted man. The Victoria star plays the murderer’s partner, Marie-Andrée Leclerc. 2 Black Narcissus, BBC1 Gemma Arterton heads the cast of this three-part drama following a group of British nuns as they set up a branch of their order at a clifftop palace in the Himalayas – which has a strange effect on the women and awakens forbidden desires… 3 The Story of SM:TV Live, ITV Ant and Dec join Cat Deeley to look back at the Saturday morning kids’ show they presented from 1998 to 2001, with celeb interviews and archive clips of regular slots such as Friends parody Chums.…

Anton Du Beke ‘It’s been the greatest series’ Why Strictly’s longest-serving pro dancer is so grateful for his family this Christmas… We last caught up in the first lockdown. How has Strictly been for you? When it arrived, and we saw everybody walking down those stairs in their fabulous costumes and saw the contestants, everybody breathed a huge sigh of relief and said, ‘At last, some sense of normality is upon us.’ It’s been the greatest series. And, of course, I’ve had a double dip – I got to judge and dance! But the Strictly tour has been cancelled for 2021? We were planning to go out on tour in January, but if you’d said to me in March that we wouldn’t be going again until 2022, I wouldn’t…

Amanda Holden, 49 Every street’s a catwalk for the Britain’s Got Talent judge, as she proves in this gorgeous geometric print dress from high-street favourite Zara. Amanda adds a belt to cinch in her waist, and pulls out the plum colour for her shoes and bag. Tracee Ellis Ross, 48 Actor Tracee makes a style statement in this Tom Ford maxi dress. The daughter of legendary singer Diana Ross keeps accessories to a minimum so the bright sequins really shine, and a splash of pink lipstick finishes the look. Victoria Beckham, 46 Always on our style radar, Mrs Beckham shows what good tailoring can do. This cream suit, one of her own designs, is oh-so chic, while the ruffled blouse gives just the right amount of extra detail. It’s a…

Embrace the FESTIVE fashion! Here’s to a knitted Christmas and a sparkly New Year... Once upon a Christmas past, festive jumpers were funny but incredibly naff. Now they are the new definition of cool. Literally. Mainly because we’re all spending so much time socialising outdoors that, without a cosy sweater, we’d all be freezing. Sales of both novelty and fashion knits have soared. From acrylic cheapies with a jolly Santa on to beautiful Fair Isle cashmere creations you can wear all winter. ‘We all deserve a party this week’ The Duchess of Cambridge and pop star Taylor Swift are big fans of the high-end styles and look festive and fashionable. But, then, they're gorgeous women. The husband has a snowman effort that features a sticky-out knitted carrot for the nose.…

My womb slipped when I coughed Q I’ve had a hacking cough, and think I may have given myself a prolapse. When standing, I notice a dragging sensation, and I can feel a soft lump at the entrance to my vagina. I’m not keen on surgery. Is there anything other treatment? A Once a prolapse has happened, it won’t heal itself, but your GP could fit a ring pessary to hitch everything back up inside. It’s important that you do regular pelvic floor exercises to prevent it from worsening, and try to maintain a healthy weight so you’re not putting extra pressure on your pelvis.…

Have you heard about? Help to reduce drinking The We Are With You over-50s alcohol helpline is a new, national service offering information and support for anyone aged over 50 who is worried about their drinking and wants to cut down. Call free on 0808 8010750 (noon to 8pm, Mon-Fri, and 10am to 4pm at weekends). Obesity is linked to kidney health Research by the University of Oxford suggests that keeping a healthy weight could be a way to reduce the risk of developing kidney disease. Toilet hygiene Each flush of the loo creates thousands of droplets of bacteria that can contaminate surfaces up to 180cm away. Despite this, over half of Brits still leave the lid open when flushing, according to research by Harpic. How to… create a healthy…

Nourish to the max Frosty mornings, bitter winds and freezing rain showers – wherever you are, braving the elements can take their toll and cause skin to dry up, flake or tighten. Up hydration by treating yourself to a richer moisturiser like Nivea Nourishing Day Cream 24H Moisture, £4.09, and apply a hydrating mask three times a week for an extra shot of TLC. Liz Earle Hydrating Cream Mask, £24, contains shea butter for long-lasting hydration. Address pigmentation While it cannot be cured, pigmentation can be kept under check with the right products and ingredients. Continue using a moisturiser containing SPF 30+, even in the winter, as UV rays can damage skin all year round. Eucerin Anti-Pigment Face Cream SPF30, £25, protects against sun damage and helps to reduce the…

Tiramisu pavlova cake Serves 10 Making meringue needn’t cause you any concern – just make sure that your eggs are at room temperature before whisking, and that both your bowl and whisk are spotlessly clean. You will need ✽ 6 medium free-range eggs, whites only ✽ 300g caster sugar ✽ 1tsp cornflour ✽ 1tsp cream of tartar ✽ 75g toasted hazelnuts, finely chopped ✽ 1tbsp cocoa ✽ 3tbsp Tia Maria, Kahlúa or amaretto ✽ 1tbsp instant coffee powder ✽ 250g mascarpone ✽ 200ml creme fraiche For the chocolate stars (optional) ✽ 100g dark chocolate ✽ Chocolate star transfer sheet (amazon.co.uk) ✽ Star cutter or shape of choice How to do it 1 Heat the oven to 140C/ Gas 1. Line three baking trays with baking paper, each with an 18cm…

HAVE YOU HEARD? A quarter of Brits had a shopping voucher that expired during lockdown when many shops and businesses were forced to shut, new data from Which? reveals. Almost half said their voucher was automatically extended by the retailer, and 15% said they had to request an extension. But 36% didn’t get an extension, and lost an average value of £30 each. IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS WEEK… SNAP UP GIFTS By the time you reach Christmas, shopping may be the last thing you fancy. But you could save some serious cash for next Christmas by snapping up bargains on things like gift sets, wrapping paper and cards when the sales start. Just ensure you remember where you put them! 3 ways to help your kids learn about…

MOSTLY As Yes, it’s toxic It’s sad that you don’t know your own worth, but it’s OK – we’ve likely all been there. Your friendship is not healthy for you. Your friend takes advantage of you. Cut this relationship off before she becomes a bully that controls your whole life. MOSTLY Bs Toxic crossroads You’re walking on eggshells around your friend, and you’re worried she’ll blow up at any second. You’re at that stage where she can be a great friend sometimes, and at others she can be horrible. You need to ask yourself if it’s worth pursuing to see if she will change or nipping it in the bud before it gets worse. MOSTLY Cs Solid as a rock You and your friend are solid and it shows. You’re…

Hi Kate. How is Derek? It’s just a roller coaster, really, Richard. There are things that have improved and other things that have come into play and caused a problem. It’s a long, slow recovery. I think if I look back three months, then yes, things are better, but the thing is that because this is a new disease, a new virus, nobody has experience of the full impact of it – either medically or in real life. There are few people who have been as dramatically affected as Derek and survived, so he is very lucky to be alive. It’s really just about getting incredible care from the doctors and hoping that the tide will turn. How are the family? It’s tough. It’s a long time to be separated…

Curling my hair with precision and applying my make-up, I thought about my hot date who, right at that moment, would be making his way over to see in the new year with me. ‘Maybe we’ll even take things further,’ I thought hopefully. We’d already enjoyed a few lovely meals and drinks out together after meeting online, so, with my son Raphael*, then four, staying at his dad’s for the night, I’d invited my new man over. ‘I’d not felt good enough for anyone’ Only, then I looked in the mirror and my heart sank. Despite wearing my favourite fitted black dress, at size 18, 16st 9lb and 5ft 6in, I hated how I looked. Sucking in my tummy, I tried not to let a string of negative thoughts invade…

A hypercritical colleague gets me down QI work in a small company with a woman who is constantly criticising me. She acts as if she’s being helpful but really she’s just telling me I’m doing my work badly. I’m so fed up with it as she’s not my manager. I’ve told my boss, and she’s also noticed her behaviour. She said she’ll speak to her but is there anything I can do? Liz, 52, Kent A There’s no reason why you can’t tell this woman that you don’t find her comments and criticisms helpful. You don’t have to be confrontational; simply state the facts. Say that even though you know she’s being ‘helpful’, you find her criticisms hard to deal with. As you say, your boss is on your side…

‘I’ve channelled my grief into helping others’ ‘It’s the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done’ Helen Leary, 71, lives in Grimsby with her husband, Graham, 71. Walking into the examination room with Graham, then 56, I gasped. ‘Poor mite,’ I whispered looking at the blue roan cocker spaniel on the veterinary table in front of me. He was painfully skinny with severe muscle wastage. ‘His name is Sam,’ the vet explained. ‘And he needs a loving home.’ Looking into Sam’s doleful eyes, I knew we were taking him home – and that’s exactly why the vet, a friend of mine, had called me in the first place. I was never going to be able to resist. Over the next few months, we worked hard to help Sam settle into our…

Morrisons Pure Clear Honey 454g FIG AND HONEY LOAF You will need ✽ 125g butter, softened ✽ 100g light muscovado sugar ✽ 2 eggs, lightly beaten ✽ 1tsp vanilla extract ✽ 2tbsp runny honey, plus 2tbsp to glaze ✽ 125g plain flour ✽ 75g blanched hazelnuts, ground in a food processor ✽ 1½tsp baking powder ✽ 3tbsp milk ✽ 125g figs, sliced How to do it 1 Heat the oven to 160C/Gas 3. Grease a 1kg loaf tin and line the base and sides with double-thickness baking paper. Beat together the butter and sugar until soft and creamy. Gradually beat in the eggs, whisking well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla and honey. 2 Fold in the flour, ground hazelnuts, baking powder and milk until evenly mixed. Spoon…

David Tennant In BBC1’s new adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic novel, Around the World in 80 Days, the Des actor will play adventurer Phileas Fogg, who undertakes the challenge of the title. The cast also includes Lindsay Duncan and Richard Wilson. Eleanor Tomlinson The Poldark actor stars in Sky One’s eight-part sci-fi drama Intergalactic. It follows a group of convicts who are being transported to prison in the far reaches of space when they make a bid for freedom by hijacking the ship they’re on……

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Feeling positive, you can move your relationship to the next level or affirm the love with your partner. Renew your vows or plan a big celebration to mark the day you met. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Find that musical instrument you’ve hidden away. Always patient and determined, now could be the time to fine-tune your talents and show them to the world. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Explore your dreams examining whether you’re connecting with them as you pursue your goals. Meeting new people will boost your career and extend your circle. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul A kind-hearted soul, you’re making a difference by caring for others and helping people whenever you can. A young mother will call you…