Innholdsfortegnelse for May 18, 2015 i Woman

SHONA McGARTY EastEnders’ Shona, 23, dazzled in this emerald-green floor-length gown. Teamed with an elegant updo, she looked absolutely stunning. TAYLOR SWIFT The detailing and front split on this Julien Macdonald dress added some drama that Taylor, 25, definitely shouldn’t shake off. JANE FONDA Jane, 77, gives women half her age a run for their money in this jumpsuit. Her necklace hides the low neckline and keeps things classy. JULIANNE MOORE Red and green are a match made in fashion heaven, as Julianne, 54, proves with her poker-straight hair. We love the lime sequins and her killer heels are fab! ROSIE HUNTINGTONWHITELEY The cut-out panels in this dress aren’t for the fainthearted but if anyone can pull it off, Rosie, 28, can! SARAH-JANE CRAWFORD The Xtra Factor’s…

Danny Dyer was once a national joke, famed for his clichéd gangster roles and box office flops. Fast forward to the present day and he’s a big time telly star thanks to his role as the lovable Queen Vic landlord, Mick Carter in EastEnders . He’s even been nominated for a coveted British Soap Awards Best Actor gong at a glittering ceremony next week. So it seems the BBC’s flagship show’s five-point plan has indeed worked wonders… 1 The new family man Danny’s transformation as a family man on screen has spilled into real life after he announced his engagement to Joanne Mas, his long-term girlfriend and mother of his three children. Joanne popped the question on Valentine’s Day and describing the moment, Danny said: ‘It…

Psychologist Emma Kenny ( ekenny. co.uk ) says: * Enjoy it: Being friends with your daughter means there’s a huge level of trust between you and she’ll be more likely to come to you with any problems she might have. * But it’s not all fun and games: There are downsides – particularly if you’re on a night out together. Acknowledge the fact that if she gets too drunk, her friends might laugh and joke, but as her mum, you could end up putting your foot down. It’s important you’re both upfront about what to expect. * Don’t limit your social group: Having a diversity of ages in your friendship circle is great – it exposes you to new things. But make sure you both have…

How to make it work * It’s all about looking effortless! For a relaxed look, try loose, printed layers with Capri pants and flat sandals. * If you’re not quite ready to mix prints, ease into it by wearing them with khaki or cream. * For accessories, think traveller chic – fringing, suede, beaded bracelets, sunglasses, jewelled rings and drop earrings are all on trend. Keep the boho feeling going by wearing your hair soft and loose. The Woman fashion team stayed at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai. Rooms start from £188 a night (subject to a 10% service charge and 10% Dubai municipality fee). For more information, prices and offers, please visit atlantisthepalm.com/special-offers or call +971 4 426 2000 For laid-back summer style, double up on your prints Combine an…

PRETTY IN PRINT Oversized florals are having a moment and we love this summery print dress. Flattering for all figures, the A-line shape slims hips, while the belt shows off your waist. ON-TREND TWO-PIECE Look and feel confident in this floral monochrome suit. It’s leg-slimming and waist-trimming and will give you a fabulous silhouette. LADYLIKE LUXE In palest peach georgette, the combination of semi-sheer fabric and elaborate bead and sequin detail means you’ll be set to sparkle. What’s more, the diagonal beadwork pattern cleverly slims the waist and hips for an elegant and flattering fit. MONO MAGIC Turn heads in this jewel-trim contrast dress. Sophisticated and chic, the two-part style creates a layered effect that’s really figure flattering. Team with colour-pop accessories for an updated look. FOR MORE INFORMATION Cut…

Staring at the picture of the woman wearing an oversized blue smock, I couldn’t help but shudder – with embarrassment. You see, the woman – who looked just like Violet in Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, when the greedy girl bloats like a giant blueberry after scoffing forbidden sweets – was me. At 32, I was 21st 10lb. I’d have been overweight for any height, let alone my 5ft 4in frame. My weight problems started when I fell pregnant in 1996. I took eating for two literally and would gorge on sausage rolls, crisps and chocolate every day. When my daughter Charlee was born I was almost 13st, and my bad habits only got worse. With the sleepless nights, my partner Craig and I didn’t have…

Mum-of-two Alex Marlow, 28, says: It wasn’t until my parents split that I became an emotional eater. And, after having two kids, my weight spiralled out of control. But when Mum told me she and Lewis were starting the pills in 2014, it was just the push I needed. Knowing I had to weigh-in each week made me accountable and I was determined to be the one who lost the most. Thanks to their support, I’m now 15st and a much healthier role model for my kids.…

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1 THE ALNWICK GARDEN, NORTHUMBERLAND Have a magical day out at the fairy-tale Alnwick Garden. There are countless quirky features, from the breathtaking Grand Cascade fountain, to the Bamboo Labyrinth and Poison Garden. More info: alnwickgarden.com 2 CHATSWORTH HOUSE & GARDENS, DERBYSHIRE The grounds have some beautiful features, including the Emperor Fountain, a giant rock garden and numerous ponds and lakes. More info: chatsworth.org 3 PENTILLIE CASTLE AND GARDENS, CORNWALL The majestic Pentillie Castle now offers visitors the chance to see more of its historic grounds, including the newly restored kitchen gardens and the bathing hut (pictured). Garden tours also include afternoon tea in the castle. More info: pentillie.co.uk…

…Buy this There are 18 delicious tapas dishes to choose from in The Co-operative’s Loved By Us range – £2.50 each or 3 for £6! Here are our faves… Delicious with drinks Spanish Manchego Platter Chunks of manchego cheese with specks of chilli, accompanied by crunchy Habas Fritas (fried broad beans) and green olives stuffed with pimento. Spanish Inspired Tomato & Pepper Confit Flatbread A soft flatbread, covered with a tasty tomato sauce and confit red peppers. Perfect for sharing Patatas Bravas A tapas essential – crisp chunks of potato in a garlic and tomato sauce. Garlic Prawns Ten juicy prawns with garlic, red chilli and a hint of lemon. Tapas Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, British pork and chorizo meatballs with a smoky tomato sauce. ...and to drink Dry sherry!…

Laura Jackson read A Meditation On Murder by Robert Thorogood, paperback £7.99, ebook £6.95 (Mira) This brilliant whodunnit is based on the BBC1 drama Death In Paradise . It has all the same ingredients – the idyllic Caribbean island of Saint-Marie, a worryingly high crime rate and curmudgeonly-yet-loveable DI Richard Poole. Richard investigates the murder of hippy hotelier Aslan, found stabbed at his retreat during a meditation session. Five of the hotel’s guests are suspects, but which one drugged the others and committed murder? Our verdict: MORE TEA, VICAR? Sidney Chambers And The Shadow Of Death by James Runcie Sidney, the vicar of Grantchester, and his rogueish sidekick Inspector Geordie Keating investigate horrible crimes in the unlikely setting of a lovely 1950s village. It…

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With gorgeous brunette curls, towering Louboutin heels and the most extravagant eyelashes this side of Vegas, Eurovision winner and drag queen Conchita Wurst is a total glamourpuss as she strides into the London hotel where we’re meeting. But as we talk about her new autobiography, there’s a soft centre lurking under her fabulous shell. Born Tom Neuwirth in Austria, the 26-year-old took Europe by storm as the bearded lady with the voice of a diva at last year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen. Here, she tells us who inspires her, why she can’t wait for this year’s Eurovision, and how she stays grounded. How excited were you to write a book? Well, I have to be perfectly honest, it was not love at first sight. I’m only 26 years old…

What’s up, Doc? Warm and chatty, Martin Clunes is nothing like his alter-ego, grumpy Dr Ellingham in Doc Martin – although they do share an impressive pair of ears! He has recently filmed a documentary series exploring the relationship between humans and animals, inspired by working on his farm in Dorset. Martin, 53, lives with wife Philippa Braithwaite, and their daughter Emily, 15. My fascination with animals has grown over the years. Now I’m lucky I’m able to interact with animals on the farm. But there are contradictions with that too. For example, I don’t want to be mean to our lambs and we keep them warm by keeping the Aga turned on – but then a few months later, they’re back in the Aga to…

’92 Men Behaving Badly ‘It was the best time ever and put us all on the map.’ ’98 Shakespeare In Love ‘Films in the UK are pretty impoverished, but that had everything.’ ’04 Doc Martin ‘I punish my character now and again – he needs to be whacked!’ ’15 Man And Beast ‘You couldn’t script this show – we had to go on an adventure.’ Say what? ‘I love eating animals but I tend to wait until they are dead!’…

JUDY’S ANKLE AGONY! Poor Judy Finnigan is suffering from a fractured ankle that’s resulted in her using a walking stick – and as if that wasn’t bad enough, it’s all husband Richard’s fault! ‘I was trudging around Gatwick Airport thanks to Richard,’ she said. ‘Suddenly I felt a sharp pain in my ankle and started limping. By the time I got to our destination, my foot was swollen up like a balloon.’ Ouch! ‘He turns into Hitler at airports,’ she continued. ‘I can’t keep up with him and that’s probably why I fractured my ankle. Men should be banned from airports!’ FEARS FOR SKINNY AMAL There have been pregnancy rumours ever since her glam wedding last year, but it’s pretty clear there’s not an inch to pinch on Amal Clooney.…

During her 15 years on the GMTV sofa, Fiona Phillips became a friendly face to millions, and she’s just as chatty in real life. Feisty, forthright and funny, she doesn’t hold back as we talk about everything from marital problems to plastic surgery and mental health issues. Fiona, 54, lives with her husband, Loose Women editor Martin Frizell, and their sons Nathaniel, 15, and Mackenzie, 12, in London. Here, she talks about having it all, why it’s good to argue, and her experiences with Alzheimer’s Disease through caring for her late parents… ‘Martin and I will never work together again. I don’t think either of us realised how hard it was going to be when he became my boss at…

With his adorable smile and cheeky glint in his eyes, there’s no doubt 19-month-old Alfie has his mum Rachel utterly smitten. But what you’d never guess by looking at this happy family photo is the heartbreaking story of the weeks leading up to his birth. And in fact, that just by being here, Alfie has defied all medical belief. In August 2013, at 20 weeks, Rachel was diagnosed with oligohydramnios – meaning her unborn son was in too little amniotic fluid. ‘They told me if we didn’t terminate the pregnancy, he would die anyway,’ says Rachel, 31, who lives with her partner, Tyler, in Staffordshire. ‘There was a list of potential problems the baby could have – from non-functioning kidneys to unformed lungs – but I’d seen his heart beating…

Lewis Marlow, 19, says: My back problems meant I couldn’t do anything without being crippled with pain, so I used to just stay in the house all day. I was constantly eating junk food and by the time I was 17, I was so big that I lacked the confidence to go out with my friends. Knowing Mum had taken slimming tablets before made me want to take them. I really hoped they’d change my life. Tackling our weight together made it less daunting and we kept each other on track. Since slimming down, I now have the confidence to go to bars and make friends. Losing the weight has also reduced the strain on my back, so I can go for runs and walk the dogs with Mum. For…

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My ex’s fiancée is threatened by me Since divorcing seven years ago, my ex-husband and I have been on good terms. We have co-operated on bringing up our two sons, who are now teenagers, and he even came to my wedding three years ago. Now he’s invited me to his. The trouble is that while he got to know my new husband as soon as we became a couple and they get on well, we’ve only met his fiancée a few times and I think she feels threatened by me. My ex gave us a lovely wedding gift – a set of glasses and some wine he knew we liked. What can I get them without causing bad feeling? Suzie says: You know staying in touch with your ex is…

What to record next week THE BRITISH SOAP AWARDS THUR, ITV Phillip Schofield hosts as the great and good of soapland celebrate their achievements of the past year. But which show will take the big prize for Best British Soap? MARY BERRY’S ABSOLUTE FAVOURITES FRI, BBC2 The Bake Off judge’s new cookery show is inspired by her love of the British countryside. This time, she even goes exploring to forage for wild ingredients and catch her own fish! EUROVISION SEMI-FINALS TUES & THUR, BBC3 Scott Mills and Mel Giedroyc host the prequels to the Eurovision Song Contest. You won’t want to miss the semis as they showcase the weird and wonderful of the continent. FOXCATCHER OUT 18 MAY Steve Carell is barely recognisable as a wealthy benefactor looking to help…

Every Sunday night, I used to love going to bingo with my friend. Sadly, she passed away a few years ago, so I stopped going to my local hall. When I discovered that you can play bingo online, I was keen to give it a go – and I hit the jackpot at just the right time. I joined a few online bingo sites, but Woman Bingo really stood out. It’s easy to use and the chat rooms that run alongside the games are so friendly. There are even hosts, who are great fun and keep the conversation lively. I’ve been playing Woman Bingo for about two years now, and my favourite games are Bingo Lounge, a 75 Ball Bingo game and Snap. I’ve had lots of little wins, which…

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18 April 2013 I decided to do the pregnancy test and I couldn’t believe my eyes: POSITIVE! We’re the happiest people alive knowing we have such an amazing gift on the way. 15 May 2013 First midwife appointment and it has turned out to be the most boring of my life – going through my medical history. Can’t wait until my 12-week scan – I just want to see you. 6 June 2013 I’m terrified. I’m sat in A&E and I’m losing you – Daddy is pacing the waiting room, he won’t sit still. Finally, two hours later, we’re told it’s OK, it’s normal to have bleeds in early pregnancy... apparently. 21 June 2013 Your 12-week scan. I don’t know what I’ve been feeding you, but you look massive! I…

Most of us need a little bit of help smoothing away our lumps and bumps. Woman’s fashion director Caroline Baxter has found the answer in BHS’s Shapewear range. No more squeezing yourself into uncomfortable underwear. Try a body-shaping slip under your dress. It uses control fabric to flatter, sculpt and support all around your body and allows you to wear your usual bra. The range also comes in lace and leopard print for a feminine touch. Visit bhs.co.uk  to view the range or call 03444 116000.…

Wearing a tight black dress to accentuate my curvy hourglass figure, I should have felt sexy. But that couldn’t have been further from the truth. Because, underneath my clothes, sucked in with Spanx, was 15lb of droopy, excess skin. And the result of my mammoth 10st weight loss had left me feeling unhappier with my body than ever. As a child, my round belly was probably just puppy fat, but when the bullying started aged 14, the cruel taunts of ‘marshmallow face’ and ‘doughnut girl’ only drove me to eat more. When I went to university, years of gorging on chocolate meant I was 15st 7lb – huge for my 5ft 5in frame. As friends started to get boyfriends, I knew no one would ever want to be with me.…

Sitting on the sofa, I watched as my son Lewis opened a third bag of crisps. I felt so frustrated. With each month, Lewis, then 17, was getting bigger. I wanted to encourage him to eat less, but, as I looked down at my own stomach, bulging against my size 22 trousers, I knew I had no right to nag. I’d always struggled with my weight and by my mid-twenties I’d tried slimming shakes, calorie counting and the cabbage soup diet. But with no willpower, my weight just kept soaring. When I met my husband in 1984 and fell pregnant with my daughter, Alex, two years later, I used it as an excuse to gorge on junk food. And I was still big when our second daughter, Kate, was born…

Summer’s here and that holiday is closer than you think! So avoid pre-bikini panic by starting off your weight loss in plenty of time. We’ve teamed up with Weight Watchers to bring you a selection of meal ideas and ways for you to incorporate exercise into your daily routine without having to hit the gym. Weight Watchers now gives you complete control over what you eat. You can even try out popular diets, such as Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Lower Carb and Mediterranean, to find out what works for you, safe in the knowledge the plan is backed by the latest science and will actually work! And because Weight Watchers knows that support is so important to success, we’ve also got a week’s free membership at a Weight Watchers group or…

Veggie pizziola Pick up a packet of fresh pizza dough so you can have the fun of adding the toppings without the hassle of making everything from scratch. SERVES 2 PREP 10 MINS COOK 12 MINS 2 x 220g pack frozen pizza dough, defrosted 4tbsp tomato pizza sauce 100g soft goat’s cheese 170g frozen Med veg mix 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1tbsp white wine vinegar 50g salad leaves (eg, rocket) 1 Heat the oven to Gas 7/220°C. Roll out each ball of dough and place on a greased baking sheet. Using a 6cm cutter, remove a circle from the centre of the pizza (save this for a mini pizza for the kids or your lunchbox). 2 Spread the pizzas…

Our expert, Lara Lewington, gives her verdict on the latest innovations to make your life easier. Follow Lara on Twitter @LaraLewington LIGHT FANTASTIC WeMo LED Lighting Starter Set (£79.99, belkin.com/uk ) These low-energy light bulbs (10 watts) can be turned off and on and dimmed using a smartphone app, via your Wi-Fi or mobile data. Not only can you control them from anywhere, you can set a timer to deter burglars if you’re away from home. SWEET SOUNDS Tinamps (£49 each, conranshop.co.uk ) It looks like a retro Rowntree’s confectionery tin, but really this is an iPhone speaker in disguise – and one of the prettiest we’ve seen. There are two other 1940s-inspired designs in the range. GRIMEBUSTER Mocoro Robot Cleaning Ball (£24.99,…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr If you haven’t yet begun to set limits to anything that is stretching your energies it’s time you did. Even if life’s good right now, don’t assume you’re unassailable. For your reading 09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May You can set a deal in cement, but it will take a lot of work. This forecast is not intended to burst your balloon, but to make you aware of the climate so you can go into meetings with workable strategies. For your reading 09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun You get to see what’s real and viable, so it could be time to celebrate. But some Geminis face a setback which means a return to the drawing board, not a meltdown.…