Innholdsfortegnelse for 29-Jan-2018 i Woman

Holly Willoughby, 36 Holly looks beautiful in this Georges Hobeika gown. The sheer and beaded top gives her outfit an edge, and the barely-there thigh-high split is subtle and sexy. Jessica Chastain, 40 Jessica’s lavender frock mixes intricate beading with a swishy skirt made up of a whole lot of floor-length tassels, it’s an original, luxe look that’s sure to turn heads. Rihanna, 29 This baby-doll style makes Rihanna look worlds away from her bad-girl image. While it may be far too froufrou for our liking, the pretty purple shade still gets a thumbs-up from us. Kirsten Dunst, 35 Kirsten’s Grecian-style gown is nothing short of princess-worthy. The beautiful belt detail cinches her in at the waist while the rest of the dress flows over her curves. Beautiful! Jennifer Lopez,…

Julia Bradbury has become a household name when it comes to exploring the UK – whether it’s on foot as presenter of her many walking shows, or as the former host of Countryfile . And now Julia, 48, is back to give us the run-down of the most beautiful and rewarding walks up and down the UK, as voted for by the public. We caught up with her to see how she manages to juggle her very active career with being a parent – along with partner Gerard Cunningham – to son Zephyrus, six, and twin daughters Xanthe and Zena, two, and how she really feels about her body… ‘Motherhood has changed me as a person. It’s made me patient, but also inspired me to improve myself,…

• ‘Positive competitiveness is when someone challenges you to do your best. So, consider what you’re competing for. Furthering your career, or giving up a bad habit? Great. But if it’s who can get the most likes on Facebook or who has the biggest boast about their children, ask yourself if this competition is turning toxic. Remember, just because a challenge is there, it doesn’t mean you have to take it. A real friend wants you to be happy. If someone is driving you to be miserable, they’re not a friend. Walk away.’…

As I sat at my desk, my to-do list growing longer, I refused to feel overwhelmed. I was about to launch my own business. Unlike many young entrepreneurs who have nothing to lose, I was approaching my 40th birthday, and everything was about to change… If you’d told me when I was a teenager that I’d start my own shoe business, I’d have scoffed. Back then, I hated high heels. As far as I was concerned, it seemed silly to risk blisters and backache, all for fashion. Only then, aged 18, I got a job in an electrical store. When I walked in on my first day, my heart sank. All my female colleagues were wearing high heels. I didn’t want to look unprofessional, so I swapped my trainers for…

When I look at these photos of myself – dressed in a hospital gown, or receiving yet more injections – it’s almost as though they’re of someone else. Because even now, as I nervously count down the days to my next round of chemotherapy, I can’t quite believe I have cancer. Less than a year ago, I was the happiest I’d ever been. A single mum to Eva, four, and Oscar, two, there was never a dull moment. While Oscar’s toy dinosaur collection was ever-growing, Eva was a mini-me – desperately trying to grow her hair as long as mine! When I wasn’t in mum-mode, I was launching a marketing company with my business partner. I’d jog to clear my mind after a busy day and I’d often meet up…

After filling up yet another hot-water bottle, I hobbled back to my desk, clutching my lower back. The dull ache was intensifying – I knew the painkillers had started to wear off. As I sat back down, I shuffled around in my seat, trying to find a comfortable position. But the excruciating pain ripped through me again. The constant ache and random agonising twinges first started in May 2011. Aged 22, I was pulling out of a junction when a speeding driver crashed into the side of my car. I was lucky to escape with just bruising and minor whiplash. And after a quick check-up with the doctors, I was feeling better within a few days. But, two weeks later, I woke up in the night with an unusual ache…

If you want to lose weight, boost energy levels and improve health, injecting more colour into your diet can make a huge difference. ‘The way most people eat, especially in winter, tends to be quite bland,’ says nutritionist Deanna Minich PhD, author of The Rainbow Diet (£14.99, Conari Press). ‘Yet you need colour to nourish your body properly, to stay healthy and to lose weight. ‘Red, blue and purple foods are high in protective antioxidants; yellow and orange foods are packed with carotenoids (that protect cells from damage) and green foods are high in immune-boosting antioxidants, chlorophyll and fibre. Research shows that a diet high in colourful fruit and veg is associated with lower levels of diabetes and cancer. Rainbow eating also has a balancing effect that enhances…

Try a trend PLANT-BASED EATING Pulled Jackfruit and Shroomdogs are just two of the exciting new veggie choices in meat-free meals for 2018. Both are from the new plant-based range from Sainsbury’s. Sweet & Smokey BBQ Pulled Jackfruit is a succulent vegan alternative to pulled pork (£3, 400g) and makes a mean taco. Shroomdogs (exclusive to Sainsbury’s, £2.50, 400g) are sausages made from mushrooms that taste just like a quality banger with the bonus of being low-fat. PIZZA MAKEOVER Put together a healthier pizza with Monteli Cauliflower Pizza Base. Made with 47% cauliflower, so less carbs than a standard base. Top with tomato sauce and lots of roasted veggies and a scattering of reduced-fat mozzarella for a satisfying, guilt-free meal, £2.99, Iceland Food Warehouse. Great crepes Make perfect pancakes without…

Andrea McLean Andrea, 48, confessed that she doesn’t deny herself a glass of wine or a packet of crisps when she wants them. Some girls have all the luck! Lorraine Kelly In the past Lorraine, 58, claimed she doesn’t weigh herself and ‘diets don’t work’… she could have fooled us. Denise Welch Denise, 59, learnt to pause before eating and ask whether she was hungry or ‘just in need of comfort’. Clearly it’s done the trick. Amanda Holden Amanda, 46, once said she ‘drinks more water than wine’. Well in that case, pass us a bottle! Melanie Sykes It's almost impossible to believe Mel is 47 - and she credits regular Pilates and ballet-inspired barre classes for her toned body. Where do we sign up? Carol Vorderman Carol, 57, loves…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr It is time to wrap up ventures that have run their course and clear the decks for new enterprises to begin. And for some Arians, this is not so much about work as your love life. For your reading 09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May A total lunar eclipse could make a big difference to where you’re headed. Whether you are thrilled by any changes or somewhat fazed by them, you’re going to benefit. For your reading 09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun One month down; 11 to go; and the best is yet to come. Remind yourself of these words in the event that this period proves to be a bumpy ride. Rome wasn’t built in a day. For…

Michelle Keegan She became a household name playing Tina McIntyre on the Corrie cobbles for six years, but the actress’ success didn’t come overnight. Michelle, 30, once worked as a check-in agent at Manchester Airport, but has revealed that she fell asleep on the job. Whoops! Hugh Jackman Before the X-Men star was busy collecting Golden Globes, he taught PE in a secondary school in the 80s. Fast-forward three decades, and some of those students are now interviewing him on the red carpet. After coming face-to-face with a former pupil, the actor teased, ‘How is your education going? Did I set you up for life?’ Jennifer Hudson She’s now entertaining us as a coach on The Voice –…

Lucy Cavendish, 51, lives in London with her husband, Nick, and her children, Raymond, 21, Leonard, 14, Jerry, 13, and Ottoline, 10. Sitting in the restaurant, my best friend, Kim, popped open a bottle of champagne. ‘Happy birthday!’ I cried, as we refilled our glasses. And then, her husband handed her a gift. Kim squealed with delight as I leaned forward, eager to see what was beneath the wrapping paper. My jaw literally dropped when I saw them – diamond-encrusted emerald earrings, the size of duck eggs. I knew it then – she’d won again. From the moment Kim and I met, at the tender age of 10 years old, we’d been in competition – and I mean that literally. We met at a horse riding school, and we ended…

LINDEX Looking for your hit of Scandinavian cool? Swedish brand Lindex offers quality fashion at great prices. Its devotion to sustainability means you can feel good about getting your fashion fix, too. KIN BY JOHN LEWIS This exclusive brand from John Lewis is made for modern life. Inspired by Japan and Scandinavia, it combines functionality and luxury to bring you well-designed but affordable clothing and accessories. COTTON EDITS Brought to you by British brand Cotton Traders, Cotton Edits meets the modern woman’s desire for lasting quality and contemporary style at sensible prices.…

Make up Never go to bed on an argument – it could be bad for your health. People who think their partner is unsupportive are more likely to develop heart disease, says a study. Crazy for curry Still carrying a little holiday weight? Spice up your midweek meals the healthy way with Slimzone Chicken Jalfrezi (£2.50, asda.com). At only 371 calories, you can have curry night minus the guilt! Berry nice Over half of us admit to cancelling engagements due to feeling too tired. That’s where new Berocca Blackcurrant (£4.85 for 15, boots.com) steps in. Packed with eight B vitamins, it can help reduce tiredness, release energy and support mental performance. And it’s free from caffeine and sugar.…

1 Sweety pie Surprise your loved one with a Morrisons Valentine’s Cookie Pie in their lunchbox. It’s a white chocolate and raspberry-flavour sandwich with heart sprinkles, £1.20 each. 2 Spice it up Send this Mr Darcy Jolly Ginger biscuit to the dashing man in your life. Packaged in a gift box, it’s much more fun than just a card, £6 plus delivery, biscuiteers.com 3 Love bites  Thomas & Grace Pink Prosecco Caramel Hearts are the perfect ending to a romantic meal. White chocolate hearts with proseccoflavoured caramel, £5.99, Lakeland.…

3 of the best… WAYS TO NAVIGATE 1 HotStepper (free, App Store) Let this scantily clad man lead you to your destination! Your phone will display arrows to highlight the turns you need to take, and this funny little character will be there for you to follow on your way. 2 AR City (free, App Store) Blippar, a leader in AR (augmented reality), provides arrows, directions, road names, and landmarks on top of the real world on your phone screen. Currently only available in London. 3 Waze (free, App Store/Google Play) Negotiate the traffic and reach your destination ASAP. People ask the difference between this and Google Maps, as they both have traffic alerts. This adds crowd-sourced data in real time, which can mean more specific info. STYLE FILE Dents…

Robbie Williams When Robbie Williams isn’t performing to thousands of fans, whether as a soloist or as a future returning member of Take That, he’s being a dad to daughter Teddy, five, and son Charlie, aged three, who he has with wife and Loose Women guest panellist Ayda Field. On the release of his new book, Reveal , we find out what life is really like for the 43-year-old popstar parent… We take it in turns to be the strictest. Teddy was the dream – she quickly worked out that she didn’t want to be in a ‘time out’ and to not be in a time out you have to calm down and say sorry. Charlie doesn’t give a sh*t! We don’t…

There’s no denying that, at 59, Linda Robson is giving women half her age a run for their money – but she’s refusing to become obsessed with the scales. ‘I’ve stopped weighing myself,’ she says. ‘But I think I’ve lost about two and a half stone. I’ve gone from a 16 to 18 dress size down to a 12 to 14.’ Actress Linda is continuing to slim down, and has won praise for her svelte figure. During her regular appearances on Loose Women, fans flock to social media with compliments for her. ‘Linda Robson well done you,’ wrote one impressed viewer. ‘Such a trouper! Showing you are still incredibly fit!’ Another wrote, ‘Can I say Linda Robson looks absolutely amazing.’ So how did the Birds of a Feather star become…

Who can forget the moment in 2016 when everyone’s favourite TV duo, Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, turned up on the This Morning sofa looking a little worse for wear, after downing shots of tequila at the National Television Awards? Still in their finery from the night before, the pair giggled their way through the show, before no doubt heading straight home to bed! Only, this year, things might be a little more frosty. For the first time ever, Holly and Phil were up against each other for the coveted Best Presenter Award. ‘It could be a tense few weeks ahead,’ admitted Phil at the time of the nominations. Especially as they found themselves facing their TV pals and 16-time champs, Ant and Dec in the…

DIY BROWS THE ROUTINE 1 Brush up Use a spoolie brush on your brows. Brush the inner ends upwards for fullness, then brush the rest first up, then horizontally to smooth. 2 Fill in sparse areas Use a powder and an eyebrow brush to fill any gaps. Keep the ends of your brows low on product – focus on the arch. 3 Pluck This is where you grab your tweezers. Pluck away any strays and definitely no more. 4 Gel Comb over your brows with a brow gel one shade lighter than your natural brow colour to soften the overall look and pull everything together. This will also keep your brow shape in place all day long. 5 Light up Use a subtle pale pink highlighter and dab it just…

He resents our grandchildren T wo of my grandchildren have been with us for four years since their mother – my daughter – died. My husband – my daughter’s stepfather – agreed we couldn’t turn our backs on the children, but now they’re a bit older (15 and nine) and my husband has given up work, I get told every day that I’ve ‘ruined’ his life and retirement by choosing them over him. He agrees it was the only choice, but there isn’t a day when he doesn’t have a sarcastic remark to make about me, them or their mother. I’ve begged him to stop this and we even went to marriage counselling, but he wouldn’t try at all. I love him, and so do the children, who I don’t…

Spanish-style beans and jacket potatoes Take potato and baked beans to a new level SERVES 2 PREP 5 MINS COOK 20 MINS •  2 large baking potatoes, scrubbed•  1tsp vegetable oil•  1 small red onion, chopped•  1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped•  1 garlic clove, crushed•  1tsp smoked paprika•  400g can cannellini beans, drained•  150ml passata•  Pinch of sugar•  Knob of butter•  2tbsp creme fraiche•  Handful chopped parsley (optional) 1 Heat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. Prick the potatoes and microwave on high for 8-10 mins, until tender. Transfer to the oven and bake for 10 more mins to crisp up. 2 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and pepper and cook for 5 mins, stirring occasionally. Stir in the garlic and paprika, cook for 1…

Sitting at my computer, I watched the bingo game play out in front of me. It seemed like I kept missing the numbers by just one! When I needed 25, 24 would be called, or if I needed 17, 18 would be out next. I was playing in Bejeweled the day before Christmas Eve 2016. I’d spent 90p on nine tickets and was chatting away in the online chat rooms on the Woman Bingo site, having a good laugh! Playing on Woman Bingo is just like being in a bingo hall – it’s very sociable and the people are so friendly. Plus, you can refer your friends on the site, then see which rooms they’re in if you want a chat. That night in December, I was playing and chatting…