Innholdsfortegnelse for November 3, 2015 i Woman's Weekly

One of the biggest challenges we face when we’re putting together our fashion pages is to find models who we feel look right – ie not too young and not too thin. Of course, historically, modelling is a profession that has favoured only the young and (sometimes terrifyingly) skinny, so our quest is frequently a frustrating one. However, in the past couple of years, something has been stirring in the fashion industry undergrowth. Trawling through model-agency books, the occasional slightly more mature face began to appear among the rows of teens and twenty-somethings. And more recently, that fledgling trend has taken deeper roots, with agencies dedicating whole sections of their books to older models. Indeed, in the past year several new agencies have been formed specifically to represent only older…

Who would you most like to have a cup of tea with? Martin Luther King. He was brave, he was forthright and he was a great leader. He had a dream and he shared it with the world. I loved what he did for his people – and, in the end, for all people. Tell us about the ‘new' Elvis album you've been involved with. Courtesy of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, some of Elvis’ greatest hits have now been augmented with a fuller, richer sound. He was a showman who had passion and that’s what you can now hear on this album. How do you feel when you listen to this record? Churned up inside. I fall right back into that time frame. If I close my eyes, I can…

Sue Nicholls has spent 36 years walking the Coronation Street cobbles, and what an exhausting walk it’s been. As hairdresser Audrey Roberts, she lost her husband Alf (the late Bryan Mosley) to a stroke, her best friend Alma Halliwell (Amanda Barrie) to cancer and nearly died herself at the hands of her son-in-law Richard Hillman (Brian Capron), who turned out to be a serial killer. More than enough drama for one lifetime? Don’t be silly! Audrey’s also survived a car crash, a heart attack and ill-starred flings galore. She was even embroiled in a love triangle with daughter Gail (Helen Worth) and escort Lewis Archer (Nigel Havers). And that’s aside from other family woes. Well, it certainly hasn’t been dull. Happier times could be around the corner... in the shape…

I never thought I’d say these words, but thank heavens for jeggings. Yes, jeggings. That slightly annoying new word that describes something between a pair of jeans and leggings – more fitted than the former and more substantial than the latter. Here’s my problem in a nutshell. I’ve had a job finding a clothing style that suits my years. My waist is thicker than it was and my bosom is Peggy Mount meets Edith Evans. So I’m not trying to look ultra-fashionable any more. But whatever I put on in the changing room either makes me look like Jackie Stallone or a retired nun. Now, there’s a certain amount we can do to keep young without surgery. I dye my hair, I’m liberal with face cream and admit to a…

Rebecca Valentine of the Grey Model Agency says: • We are looking for fit, healthy and vibrant women over the age of 65, with good skin, hair and teeth. • Think about how you would like to present yourself style-wise. • Look through Pinterest boards and fashion blogs to get a sense of what older models are doing. • You must be flexible and open to meeting new people and exploring new ideas. • Have a healthy lifestyle, exercise and eat well. • Be prepared to attend castings in London, often at short notice. For more information, visit greymodelagency.com/Apply.html…

Wear It Smart The Wrap Dress It’s machine washable and comes in Curvy, Really Curvy and Super Curvy. £69, sizes 8-18, Pepperberry Wear It Casual Take The Gilet And Wear It Like This Too STOCKISTS Dune 0333 240 7306; dunelondon.com Elvi elvi.co.uk Estée Lauder esteelauder.co.uk F&F at Tesco 0800 505 555; clothingattesco.com H&M 0344 736 9000; hm.com Hotter 0800 083 8490; hotter.com Next 0333 777 8000; next.co.uk Oliver Bonas 020 8974 0110; oliverbonas.com Pepperberry 01926 459 800; bravissimo.com/pepperberry Primark 0118 960 6300 Toast toa.st/uk/ Wallis 0344 984 0266; wallis.co.uk Zara 0800 030 4238; zara.com…

For Lovely Ladies Editor, Diane, is blown away by this fun pastel hairdryer that looks great and does the business. THX Total Hair Experts green hairdryer, £18, Tesco Direct (0800 323 4050; tesco.com/ direct); Christmas jumper, £26, sizes 6-22, Next (0333 777 8000; next.co.uk) For Tots & Teens Senior Designer, Lorna, is in tune for a musical Christmas with this wild giraffe guitar. Safari George The Giraffe Guitar, £10, Wilko (0800 032 9329; wilko.com); Christmas sweater, £12, sizes 6-20, Primark (0118 960 6300) For Vintage Enthusiasts Home Ed, Emily, loves the toe-tapping tunes coming from this vintage-inspired record player. GPO Attache Turntable Suitcase, £75, Cuckooland (01305 231 231; cuckooland.com); Christmas jumper, £20, sizes 8-20, Debenhams (0844 561 6161; debenhams.com) For Crafty Crafters Deputy Craft Ed, Esme, thinks this funky sewing…

Easy-peasy A Bit More Tricky Hard–ish Quite A Challenge MEASUREMENTS To fit chest sizes 56 (61) (66) cm/22 (24) (26) in. Actual measurements 65 (70) (76) cm/25½ (27½) (30) in. Side seam 24 (25) (26) cm/9½ (9¾) (10¼) in. Length to shoulder 38 (40) (42) cm/15 (15¾) (16½) in. Sleeve seam 26 (28) (30) cm/10¼ (11) (11¾) in. MATERIALS 4 (4) (5) 50g (102m) balls of Patons Merino Extrafine DK (100% wool) in Royal (151); 1 (1) (2) ball(s) in Olive (171); 1 ball in each of Blue Nile (155); Forest (172), Suede (112), Black (199), Violet (147), Cherry (131), Maroon (110), Cream (102) and Pale Pink (135); small amount in Medium Grey Heather (192) and Sundance (120). Pair of 3¼mm (No.10) and 4mm (No.8) knitting needles; one small green…

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1 Be aware of your body and how it behaves. Note any changes and when they started. 2 Check skin monthly for new or changing moles ( size, shape, surface, borders, colour, crusting, bleeding). Taking monthly photos to check for changes may help. 3 Stand on the scales once a month and check out unexplained weight loss of more than a couple of pounds. 4 Look out for screening invitations for breast and cervical cancer (mammograms and ‘smear s'). 5 Have regular dental checks – dentists are trained to spot mouth cancer, even if you haven't noticed any persistent sores, ulcers or white/red patches. 6 Find out your family history (who had what cancer and at what age) and ask your GP if you're at increased risk.…

You’ll have to put up with your son’s future in-laws Q My son has a new partner and he’s very keen on her. He plans to ask her to marry him. He asked us to meet her parents, which we did, but it was a ghastly day. They’re nothing like us, with different values and ways of doing things. They had the television on all through lunch – which we never do – and when we talked about current affairs, they came over as rather racist. The food they served was also not like anything I’d cook. I know it wasn’t my place, but I did at one point say something that probably did sound snobby. My son is furious and wants me to have them over and apologise. Charlotte,…

Jenny. Leon had dreamt of her touching his hand; sweet, kind Jenny. He recalled one of the last conversations they’d had together, sitting at the blue bistro table and chairs in his garden. The house had become too cluttered but she still had dreams of reversing Leon’s decline into himself, bringing over cakes, pouring tea in his mother’s tea set, washing up. It seemed she’d decided that particular day not to tackle him over the mess. She’d been playful. Perhaps it was the sunshine. She’d been reading a magazine while he collected the seeds from his pansies for next year. He liked something for free, he appreciated a bargain. The house was full of free things he would use “one day”. Kitchen utensils other people were throwing out, lipstick and…

If you were kind enough to pop by last week, you might want to know how the diet is going. Well, it’s going a bit like this... You: ‘Hello, Rosie. How’s the 5:2 going?’ Me: (Hops from foot to foot in slight embarrassment, trying not to crack the kitchen tiles as I do so.) ‘Well, it’s… oh dear, you might say I’ve (coughs a little), you see, there is a slight difficulty in that… oh, tell you what, why don’t you try one of these marvellous chocolate digestives and I’ll put the kettle on.’ So we’re not going to talk about dieting this week. Instead we will discuss my exciting new career in construction. As regular readers will know, we have a friend called Carolyn, who lives just down the…

Where I went Each of the Greek islands has its own distinctive personality. There’s a reason Mykonos is known as the party island. What I did Relaxed on the smallish but perfectly formed Psarou beach just below our hotel and strolled around the nearby headland to Scorpios – a ridiculously cool bar and restaurant with sun loungers overlooking another lovely little beach and the gorgeous azure blue Aegean sea. We also took the hotel shuttle bus (there’s a dearth of taxis on the island) to Mykonos Town to wander through the packed maze of white buildings and cobbled streets in the old town and admired the iconic windmills at sunset. Where I stayed The quirky Mykonos Blu hotel (mykonosblu.com), which is designed like a miniature Greek village, tumbling down the…

What makes me happy My family and my church activities. I’m involved in a puppet ministry – we tell Biblical stories in a way that’s fun for the children. I can’t live without... …a needlework project. I always have one with me, even on holiday – on coaches, on the plane... My best piece of advice Enjoy nature and the countryside – mountains are a joy. I’ve visited Switzerland and the Rockies, which are amazing. My favourite bit of Woman’s Weekly I enjoy Rosemary’s column and the way she finds the humour in everyday life. Tell us about yourself by answering the questions above and letting us know your age and occupation. Send them to us, with a daytime phone number and a good-quality photo/jpeg of yourself (for the address,…

With their paths crossing more and more, Audrey and recently widowed Ken (William Roache) have developed quite a bond. This week, when she's invited to No 1 for dinner, the hairdresser realises her true feelings for Mr Barlow are more than platonic. ‘It can happen with someone you've known for years,' says Sue. ‘Audrey's seeing Ken in a different light.' But as usual in a soap opera, the course of love never runs smoothly, and soon, a rival turns up. Nessa (Sadie Shimmin) – sister of Cathy (Melanie Hill) – arrives looking for her missing son Alex (Liam Bairstow). It's soon clear she fancies Ken. Whatever happens, Sue is thrilled to act opposite William; their storyline paths have rarely crossed before. ‘We have lots of fun,' she says. ‘Bill's a…

My brother stood in front of the mirror, denim-clad legs slightly apart so he could bob down to see his hair properly. Honestly, he made more fuss of that hair than Mum did of hers. “Where are you boys off to?” Mum called from the kitchen. “Will you be home for your tea?” Marty slid his arms into his leather jacket. He’d got his name emblazoned across the back of it, picked out in studs. Jeff reached for his parka and put it on over his suit. “We’ll see you later, Mum,” he said. “Where are you going? You didn’t say.” I saw a look pass between my brothers. “We’re going to Melsea,” Marty said. “Don’t expect us back for tea.” “Melsea? Why?” Mum asked. “It’s not warm enough for…

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One in three of us will eventually develop a cancer and, currently, one in four of us dies from the disease. Earlier diagnosis can improve survival rates and reduce extensive treatments for many of the 300,000 cancers that are diagnosed annually in the UK. The Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, recently announced that people with suspected cancer should have tests that give them the all-clear or a diagnosis within four weeks. However, pressure on tests such as scanning and endoscopies (telescope examinations) mean that this may not become a reality until 2020. In the meantime, how can we decide when symptoms are serious or worrying enough to consult our doctors? New guidance for GPs NICE, the National Institute for health and Care Excellence, says a new approach, covering children, young people…

‘A Saltpipe Cured My Asthma’ About six years ago, I developed a nasty cough, which simply got worse. It became so bad, I was constantly breathless and I felt terribly weak. I had no energy to do the activities I’d normally do, like cycling. And it affected my job. I work in a shoe shop, which involves climbing up and down ladders and stairs, so I ended up having to take time off. I saw my GP, who diagnosed stress-induced asthma. He prescribed two different types of inhaler and steroid tablets, but they didn’t have much effect. I then developed a nasty chest infection that I couldn’t shake off. I seemed to be constantly at my GP’s. When a friend mentioned how a saltpipe had helped his asthma, I was…

Book Elf The Musical The perennially popular 2003 Christmas film has been adapted for the stage. Running until January at the Dominion Theatre, London, the show is a perfect family treat that will definitely get you in the festive spirit. To book, call 0845 200 7982, or visit elfthemusical.co.uk Visit A Century Of Style At The Kelvingrove This fabulous new exhibition at Glasgow’s famous art gallery offers the opportunity to marvel at exquisite 19th-century dresses, admire intricate jewellery and discover the stories behind who wore them. For details, call 0141 276 9599, or visit glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/kelvingrove Admire Small Worlds If you’re in the West Country, don’t miss your last chance to catch this exhibition, which explores the inspiration behind intricate dolls-house designs in the 18th and 19th centuries. It’s at Bath’s…

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Janine Dondelinger, 62, Luxembourg Tell us about your look… I’m on holiday at the moment, so my look is quite sporty. I like to wear bright colours – if I wear grey or black, people ask me if I’m OK! I bought this outfit in Luxembourg except for my M&S scarf, which I bought yesterday. My favourite shop is Marc Cain. And the best bit of your body? My waist. Suzanne Davis, 55, Solihull Tell us about your look… I like glamorous clothes and I wear a lot of darker colours as I think they are more flattering on me. I stick to ‘younger’ shops like Topshop and River Island as I prefer the clothes. Topshop is my favourite as they have something for everyone. I…

With her timeless beauty, effortless grace and cheekbones to die for, Daphne Selfe is one of the world’s most in-demand supermodels. The Hertfordshire-born beauty commands eye-watering sums of money for fashion shoots and her fabulous career sees her jet set around the globe. She is also 87-years-old and the mane of hair cascading down her back is a striking silvery grey. Daphne sums up her attitude to ageing and beauty by saying, ‘I keep thinking, when I get old… but so far I haven’t got old. I cleanse my skin with rose water and use Nivea. A big smile is better than Botox.’ Daphne is certainly at the forefront of the surge in interest in older models, but there are many other female models championing a life bursting with glamour…

Bright As A Berry Rich tan, burgundy and teal are the must-have colours of autumn. We love them teamed with cool khaki and a snuggly faux fur. Putting On The Glitz For evening glamour, layer up rings and experiment with different textures, including a statement bag. STOCKISTS BHS 0344 411 6000; bhs.co.uk Brandation brandationglobal.com Debenhams 0844 561 6161; debenhams.com Dorothy Perkins 0344 984 0261; dorothyperkins.com Dune 0333 240 7306; dunelondon.com Evans 0344 984 0262; evans.co.uk F&F at Tesco 0800 323 4070; clothingattesco.com French Connection 0333 400 3285; frenchconnection.com HotSquash hotsquash.com M&Co 0800 031 7200; mandco.com M&S 0333 014 8000; marksandspencer.com New Look 0344 499 6690; newlook.com Next 0333 777 8000; next.co.uk Primark 0118 960 6300 Very 0844 822 2321; very.co.uk…

Bloody Mary Brisket Of Beef Serves 6 Calories: 386 Fat: 13g Saturated fat: 4g Carbohydrates: 13g Suitable for freezing 1.2kg (2¾lb) beef brisket 1tbsp steak seasoning 2tbsp olive oil 2 red onions, chopped 1 head celery, trimmed, chopped Several rosemary leaves 600g (1¼lb) large Chantenay carrots, halved 700g jar passata 2tbsp Worcestershire sauce A few drops of Tabasco 4tbsp vodka 1 Heat the oven to 160°C or Gas Mark 3. Season the beef generously with salt and ground black pepper and sprinkle over the steak seasoning. 2 Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole, add the beef and cook for 10 mins, turning until evenly browned. 3 Add the onions and celery to the pan and cook for 5 mins to soften. 4 Tip in the rosemary and carrots.…

I check the map again and decide to head down the track. It’s a short cut, taking out a large bend in the lane, passing straight through a farm and across a field. ‘Cleopatra’s Needle’, a memorial to the dead of two world wars and my point of reference, remains high on the hill to our left as we push on. “Can you remember when we did this as children?” my sister asks. “Taking the mountain road in the long, hot summers? That farmyard halfway round? The collie that used to ambush us?” I remember it well. The unease as we approached the farm gate, always open. Would he be there today? Would he be chained? The almost inevitable barrage of barking, the darting and feinting. “Frightened us half to…

Sharper With Age According to English and German researchers, 50-year-olds are getting cleverer. They say 50-year-olds score as highly (or even better) on tests of thinking and reasoning than 42-year-olds tested just six years ago. The researchers say educational differences provide part of the explanation but that 21st-century pressure to keep up with modern technology, such as computers and smartphones, is also increasing our mental agility. It’s not clear how far this upward drift could go, but it could help to reduce some age-related health problems. True Or False? Hospital SMS messages saying that missing an appointment will waste £160 are more effective than asking us to consider others. True, according to new research that says these texts could reduce missed appointments by a quarter (around 100,000 appointments!) and save…

Getting to know your local pharmacy could be a great way to deal with minor ailments and boost your wellbeing. It will certainly make your life easier and help relieve our overburdened NHS. With the prospect of long waits for non-urgent appointments, it’s worth knowing that Well pharmacies are able to dispense prescriptions, as well as provide specialist health services and give friendly, personalised advice – all free of charge. 1 Expert help Nip those niggling health problems in the bud. From coughs and colds to minor ailments, such as cuts, grazes, aches and pains, coping with being ill or just not feeling 100% can be challenging. If you’re suffering from any particular ‘nasty’ right now, your Well pharmacist can offer confidential advice on the best way to combat it.…

Comfortable, convenient and car-friendly, opting to take your holiday by ferry isn’t just a great option for those who prefer to avoid air travel. Passengers can relax on board and enjoy top-class dining, shopping and leisure facilities. Not only are the destinations you can sail to worth visiting themselves, they’re the gateway to, well, pretty much anywhere you want to explore. And – better still – you can bring back as much alcohol bought in an EU country as you can carry or pack your car with - provided it’s for your own consumption (visit gov.uk/duty-free-goods/overview). For all car and passenger crossings, check operators’ websites for prices. Portsmouth To Santander Crossing time: Around 24 hours. How many sailings? Three per week. Special deals available: Mini cruises of two days and…

Q Which oven will cope best with my batch baking? If you only have space for a single oven, the A-rated Luce electric multifunction oven, Smart OSD89EDE, £559, by Hotpoint, fits a standard 60 x 60cm slot but has a whopping 77ltr cavity, which can be divided for cooking at different temperatures at the same time. Alternatively, a ‘builtunder’ double oven, such as John Lewis's JLBIDU713, £649, designed to fit beneath a worktop, includes a main oven with a host of features and a smaller, simpler one, while more spacious 90cm-high double ovens are designed to fit in a tall housing. Q Can you suggest a steam oven? Whatever you like to cook, a combi-steam oven comes up trumps since it can combine steam and hot air for food that’s…

Aries 21 March - 20 April Working with a focused colleague will be a labour of love. Together, you can produce impressive results. Use a new project as a springboard to a better position. Your career prospects look good, but don’t push your luck – sometimes you can get carried away. For more, call 0901 609 2591* Taurus 21 April - 21 May Your love life’s warming up. If you’re looking for love, you could meet someone who brings out your sensual side and the chemistry will be undeniable. In a stable relationship? Take this opportunity to reconnect on a physical level. Make plans now to take a short break together. For more, call 0901 609 2592* Gemini 22 May - 21 June A home-improvement project will be a valuable…