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Kylie Minogue Having kept a low profile since splitting from fiancé Joshua Sasse, Kylie, 49, looks sensational as she returns to the red carpet in this split-sleeve dress by David Korma. Kym Marsh We love this sheer organza fishtail dress Kym, 41. She teams it with simple black strappy heels. The dress is £99, in sizes 6-16, from 8thsign.com . Ashley Graham Not one to shy away from the camera, model of the moment Ashley, 29 flaunts her famous curves in this figure-hugging white gown with a sexy, thigh-high split. Kate Beckinsale We can’t wait for Kate to return to our screens in British drama Farming . The 44-year-old looks a million miles away from her dowdy character, Ingrid, in this sheer panel midi…

Craig lays into Brendan! Brendan Cole is in my bad books this week over his comments to Shirley. I bet he’s jealous and wants to be on the panel. He needs to show some respect. You wouldn’t have a go at a judge in a court of law, would you? It’s impressionable. The best man won The Reverend was great. He did actually improve as the competition went on, but Simon Rimmer Caption improved in here Res more volo He did better in the dance-off and had eatias listened nullaboritto , optatur the judges’ comments and improved his dancing. I’ll miss The Rev but the best person stayed in. Stick to the rules We don’t have the 10-second rule for nothing on Strictly ! Couples are allowed…

STYLE TIP This is the skirt our wardrobes have been waiting for. Its length and chic shade would look good with anything. To elevate your style, clash matte suede with reflective patent. This season proves too much shine is never enough; so don’t be afraid to team a metallic skirt with a trophy jacket. What better way to express your velvet crush than by wearing it head to toe? The track pants of this suit blur the lines between casual and formal, making for super easy dressing up or down. Opt for a calf-grazing pleated skirt to instantly flatter and elongate legs.…

KATE’S MAKE-UP From self-tan to her famous brows, meet the beauty heroes that give Kate her natural look. TO COPY KATE’S LOOK... * Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil, £19.50, is said to be her go-to throughout pregnancy and was recommended by her mum to tackle stretch marks and deeply hydrate the skin. * Xen Tan Mist Intense Self Tan, £23.99, is talked about in beauty circles as being Kate’s spray tan of choice – in fact, it’s been dubbed the ‘perfect royal tan’, and gives a gentle glow that smells fresh, not biscuity. * Biotulin Supreme Skin Gel, £39.99, is an organic smoothing lotion that cheats Botox effects and keeps Kate’s skin looking firm in a natural way – and you can even order it online from tesco.com. * On…

One in four people have a mental health condition ‘It isn’t the end of the world’ Kitty Waters, 40, is a recruiter and lives in Worthing with her fiancé Matthew, 45, a commercial director. When I was 24, I had a nervous breakdown on the A3. I was driving to my parents’ house and suddenly it felt like something inside me cracked open. I pulled over straight away and felt so disorientated. Cars flashed by in blurs of colour, and my breath came out in short, heavy bursts. Then I started to sob as emotion crashed over me. I managed to call my mum, Jill, but could hardly form a sentence. Unresolved grief Growing up, we never talked about our emotions. And while I knew my mum had suffered from…

Chicken and ham hock pot pies These elegant pies are packed with fab flavours and piled high with a soothing topping of root veg mash… READY IN 35 MINS SERVES 4 • 2 large parsnips, peeled and diced• 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced• 1 large carrot, peeled and coarsely grated• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh tarragon• 100g fat-free natural fromage frais• 1 large leek, thinly sliced• 300ml boiling chicken stock• 4 cooked skinless and boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks• 180g shredded cooked lean ham hock (5% fat or less, available from the chiller cabinet in most supermarkets)• 1 level tbsp wholegrain mustard• 2 level tbsp freshly grated Parmesan• Vegetables, to serve 1 Cook the parsnips and potatoes in a saucepan of lightly salted boiling water over a high heat for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain well and mash…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Boom-bust influences could indicate a large monetary gain or a big expense. Finances are not the only thing in the frame, though – a relationship could be at a make or break point. For your reading 09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May Have confidence in the opportunities arising. Trust in fate – you could find yourself in the right place at the right time or seeds sown many moons ago could now yield fruit. For your reading 09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun If you are job-searching or have business meetings this week, something beneficial should arise. Try not to get into a power struggle, though – you could come off the worse for wear. For your reading 09058 172559…

In BBC1’s new three-part drama Gunpowder you’re playing your ancestor Sir Robert Catesby… It’s always been a piece of family curiosity, in that my mother’s maiden name is Catesby. Growing up, I was always told I was related to the leader of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot. It’s surprising, isn’t it, that we don’t see more TV dramas or films about the Gunpowder Plot? It’s such a famous bit of British history, plus we celebrate every year with Bonfire night. So it seemed odd it hasn’t been done. What sort of man do you believe Catesby was? Catesby was a widower who doesn’t connect with his son and is experiencing religious persecution. In some ways he’s on some sort of death wish as he brings others into…

DAVID ‘I’m sick of being just a house husband’ Victoria Beckham’s blossoming fashion empire regularly takes her away from home, with husband David staying behind to look after the children. But it seems there’s about to be a big change, as friends close to the couple tell About Town that David, 42, has put his foot down – telling Victoria, 43, that he wants a bit of his ‘old life back’. A source tells us, ‘David wants to take on a big athletic challenge, which will see him return to the sporting arena he misses. He’s decided the balance of power has shifted too much to Victoria and has told her, “I want part of my old life back.”’ Yet, while she supports him, Victoria is said to be shocked…

Actress Michelle Keegan is riding high after returning to film a new series of the critically acclaimed BBC army drama Our Girl . But while her husband Mark Wright has been quick to say how proud he is of his wife, insiders close to the couple tell Woman that filming the show has understandably put a strain on their relationship. For not only have Michelle and Mark, both 30, spent the past two months apart, with her filming abroad and him working in LA as a showbiz reporter, but Michelle’s gruelling filming schedule is said to have seen her change – leaving Mark feeling left out in the cold, and friends fearing their marriage could be at breaking point, months after they…

‘I’M MORE CONFIDENT’ There’s never been a better time to be 40-plus. It’s the age of defying rules and breaking down barriers, and, with this decade looking more promising than any before it, we’ve now partnered up with JD Williams for a fantastic new campaign. ‘Don’t tell me I can’t’ is all about embracing our passions and refusing to let anything hold us back from pursuing them. Maybe you’ve always wanted to run a marathon, or travel the world – we’re here to inspire you to do just that, and to remind you that life can be as colourful as you make it. Over the next few months, we’ll be bringing you stories of women who have been grabbing life with both hands and setting off on new adventures. They…

Watch #theshow On this week’s episode of The Show, host Denise Van Outen will be looking at this season’s stunning knits and outerwear. Join her and Towie’s Lydia Bright, singer Martine McCutcheon, and fashion expert Victoria Adegboyega to see their top picks at matalan.co.uk The designer brands featured here are shown for inspiration only, do not endorse these products and are not connected to Matalan.…

‘I’D HAVE LASAGNE AS A SNACK ’ Looking at these pictures, it’s hard to believe they’re of the same person. In one, I’m smiling and ready to hit the gym. But in the other, I’m desperately overweight and barely able to recognise myself. Perhaps you think I’d be ashamed of that photo, but the truth is, I feel so proud. Because now, after losing an astonishing 21st, it shows just how far I’ve come… Most children try to avoid eating their greens, but when I was younger, just looking at a piece of broccoli made me feel sick. So I opted for hot dogs, fries and burgers at the school canteen. And aged just seven, I weighed 9st. I knew I was bigger than other girls my age but I…

Take inspiration from Scandinavian eating and lose weight by having comforting, filling and healthy foods If you want to lose half a stone and still eat satisfying comfort foods that are healthy, the Scandi way might suit you. ‘There are many reasons why Scandinavians are not fat, and our diet is one of the main ones,’ says leading Danish chef Trine Hahnemann, author of many books on Scandinavian cooking, including The Nordic Diet (£12.99, Quadrille). ‘The typical Nordic diet is based on eating nourishing, seasonal foods that are as close to nature as possible, yet taste delicious, too.’ At the heart of Nordic culture is the idea of ‘lagom’, the new Scandi lifestyle trend that’s currently taking over from last year’s ‘all things cosy’ hygge craze. ‘Lagom basically means not…

SUPER BANGERS Transform breakfasts, lunches and dinners with Mor’s tasty range of lower-fat sausages. Available in three flavours: Moroccan Spiced Pork, Cauliflower & Chickpea; Pork, Super Green Veg & Lentil; and Pork, Beetroot & Bramley Apple, they’re perfect for bonfire night served in buns, £3, 400g, Tesco. Family night out Prezzo has just introduced its La Famiglia pasta sharing bowl, served in one large bowl in the centre of the table. At around £20, it makes eating out more affordable. Choose from Penne Arrabiata, Penne Alla Rusticana, Spaghetti Bolognese or Spaghetti Carbonara. Quick measure Instead of getting the weighing scales out, keep this measuring jug to hand for both wet and dry ingredients. From breakfast oats and milk to a full-on bake, just twist the plastic sleeve for the measurement…

DON’T WAIT FOR ENERGY CAP, SAVE NOW Winter is coming. British Gas has hiked prices by an average of 7% on its standard tariff. So before the dark nights roll in and you dust off your long johns, it’s time to snuggle up and sort out your energy bills. Winter is the highest energy-use period and, on average, most people are overspending by over 30% (often £300 a year), due to being on the wrong tariff. If you’ve not switched in the last 12 months and are with one of the big six – British Gas, EDF, E.on, Npower, Scottish Power and SSE – that almost invariably means you’re one of those people, as you’ll be on their very expensive standard tariffs. If you’re with anyone else, you could still…

Paul O’Grady The popular presenter has spent so much time with dogs that he’s morphing into one! Debbie McGee Could it be magic, or do the Strictly star and this cute Cavachon look almost identical?! Holly Willoughby This lucky Lab has the look of a certain stunning This Morning presenter. Cher With their matching glossy manes, the legendary US singer and this posh pooch could go to the same salon! Stacey Solomon The resemblance between the star and this Afghan hound definitely has the X factor. Nadia Sawalha We’re not barking up the wrong tree with this lookalike duo. Gordon Ramsay Their wrinkled brows and sandy hair make these two the perfect dog doppelgängers.…

Adorable Anthony! He made his name as Hollyoaks heartthrob Gilly Roach, a role he played for six years, and Anthony Quinlan is now Emmerdale’s unlucky-in-love farmer Pete Barton. The actor, 32, who is single, lives in Yorkshire. I take the heartthrob label with a pinch of salt. I was nominated for Sexiest Male at the Soap Awards. I like to stay in shape, but that’s not how I see myself. I had a topless scene recently, just in a towel, but I didn’t do any preparation for it. I’ve been single for quite a while, but I’m content on my own at the minute. I’d love to settle down and have a wife and kids one day, so if someone comes along…

As the saying goes, you’re only as young as you feel, and Davina McCall sure must feel decades younger than she actually is. The TV presenter looked sensational in THAT bikini photo of her ahead of her recent 50th birthday. Here, we take a look at why reaching this big milestone has never looked so appealing, and the other famous 50-year-old women who are defying the years… Davina McCall The mum-of-three says the key to looking good is ‘finding the strength and fight in yourself to be the best you can be’. Sharon Small Sharon may look incredible for 50, but even she has her hang-ups. She says, ‘It’s crucial to be comfortable in your own skin. Then you see yourself on screen and think, “That’s how I look when…

It’s 8pm, the children are asleep, and the pile of laundry has been washed and ironed. Then you hear that wonderful sound – a cork being popped. It’s no secret we all look forward to wine o’clock. But this month, over 76,000 of us have signed up to the Go Sober for October challenge to ditch the booze. You might think that 31 days without alcohol isn’t so difficult, but research shows daily drinking has become the norm for most women, with 24 bottles of wine being drunk every second in the UK. ‘I have a glass most evenings,’ says writer and mum Eimear O’Hagan. ‘I don’t know a mother who doesn’t.’ So, could you cope without booze for one month? Here, Eimear reveals what happened to her… ONE YEAR,…

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Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Everyday Perfection Bouncy Makeup, £28 Like a shot of espresso for tired skin, this gel foundation energises and brightens. Thanks to the Hyaluronic acid, skin will look flawless and fresh all day. Hair by Sam McKnight Easy-Up Do, £25, libertylondon.com Intoxicating scent aside, this stay-put hairspray is a must for any bun, knot or ponytail, offering the equivalent grip of 20 hairpins in one can. Avon ANEW Reversalist Infinite Effects Night Treatment, £28 This nifty night cream contains two treatments, each used for seven days on rotation, to challenge skin’s tendency to be complacent. Revlon Youth FX Fill + Blur Concealer, £11.99 What could be more heroic than a concealer that not only disguises dark circles but fills in and blurs wrinkles at the…

‘WOULD MY CHILDREN LOSE THEIR MUM?’ The moment I held Lexi in my arms, I loved her immediately. With cute dimples, big brown eyes, and a vice-like grip on my finger, I knew that while she wasn’t biologically mine, I was meant to be her mum. Adopting my youngest daughter was, and always will be, one of the best decisions I’ve ever made – and, it’s a decision that saved my life… I’ve always known what I wanted out of life – a good job, a loving marriage, and a family. And, by 28, my plans were falling into place. Married to my husband, Steve, we had three children, Christian, then seven, Caleb, four, and Cara, one. And when I wasn’t looking after them I was studying for a degree…

We have different beliefs I was brought up on a farm and my husband, who died last year, was also a farmer. I grew up fishing with my father, brothers and sisters and my cousins, and catching rabbits, too. I have recently met a new man and we have hit it off really well, except for one big thing. He’s a vegan and thinks meat is murder. My two children like him a lot, but he reduced one of them to tears when not only did he refuse to go fishing with them, but read them a lecture on why he wouldn’t. I respect his views and try to give him suitable meals when he is with us, but I want my children to grow up with the same experiences…

Best of the rest The big 5 TV’S top picks 1 SOUNDS LIKE FRIDAY NIGHT FRI, BBC1 Radio 1 presenter Greg James and Radio 1 Xtra’s Dotty will be joined each week by a major music artist, who’ll be introducing and interviewing all the newest acts in front of a live studio audience. AUTUMNWATCH MON, BBC2 Chris Packham and the team head to National Trust’s Sherborne Park Estate in Gloucestershire to look for all the wildlife there making preparations for the long winter ahead. STRANGER THINGS NETFLIX, FROM FRI 27 OCTOBER The sci-fi horror kicks off for its second series, with Winona Ryder returning as Joyce Byers. Her son Will has been rescued and is trying to return to normality, but there are more horrors on the way… LIVING THE…

THIS WEEK’S HOT READ Hope to Die by David Jackson, paperback £20, Zaffre If you are looking for a gripping crime novel, then look no further than this page-turner. On a bitterly cold winter’s night, Liverpool is left stunned by a brutal murder in the grounds of the city’s Anglican cathedral. A killer is on the loose, driven by a chilling rage. DS Nathan Cody, who is put in charge of the case, is quickly stumped. Wherever he digs, the victim seems to be almost angelic – no-one has a bad word to say, let alone a motive for such a violent murder. And then the killer strikes again… For more books information, see womanmagazine.co.uk/books IF YOU LIKE THAT, TRY THESE… HOME TRUTHS Sunday Morning Coming…