Innholdsfortegnelse for 21-Jun-2021 i Woman

SIMPLE ELEGANCE The presenter oozed elegance on the red carpet in this white off-the-shoulder dress. She finished the ensemble with a silver clutch bag. AQUA STATEMENT Charlotte was the picture of opulence as she slipped her enviable figure into a one-shouldered aqua cocktail dress with a kooky shoulder pad. DARING SPARKLES Wearing a risque black gown with a plunging sweetheart neckline and thigh-high split for the BAFTAs in 2019, the shimmering star dared to bare. LADY IN LACE The Good Morning Britain host looked as fabulous as ever in this nude and red midi dress with floral lace detailing. BOLD & BEAUTIFUL Charlotte is famous for brightening up our mornings, and she brought her vibrancy to the Global Awards 2021 in this frilly blue jumpsuit. CORAL HEAVEN The presenter channelled…

I’ve got something in common with the royals!’ That was my initial thought when Harry and Meghan got married and went on to have a family of their own. I’m sure I wasn’t alone. There is an ever-growing number of mixed-race families in the UK: in fact, it’s estimated that mixed-race children are the fastest-growing ethnic minority group. So what is it really like to be a mixed-race family in modern Britain, and what’s it like to raise mixed-race children? Firstly, I should state that although my daughters’ father is of black Caribbean origin, in this wonderfully diverse society there are all kinds of mixed-race couples, of all ethnicities. Of course, I can’t speak for everyone, and I’m sure that there is a whole range of different experiences out there,…

I can remember my mother saying in rather stern tones, ‘There’s nothing more important than your health’. I was 17 at the time, so anything to do with health featured way down my list, beneath ‘phone boyfriend’ and ‘crib history homework’. Here’s what I know now. 1 Eat! 1,000 calories was the magic number bandied around in my youth and was the driving force of yo-yo dieting. Instead, eat smarter, not less, to fire up that metabolism. 2 Hide the scales Scales tell you how heavy you are, not how much fat you’ve lost. We can lose muscle as well as fat. If we want a healthier body, then we need to keep hold of muscle. So opt for a tape measure instead. That will tell you more about your…

Unsure what’s normal and what’s not? Throughout life, we make and lose hair – every day shedding 50-100 hairs as part of the normal cycle. Spotting signs early means you can turn things around quicker. According to the late renowned trichologist Philip Kingsley, there are seven early signs to look out for. 1 Your hair is shedding more than is normal for you for longer than two months. You will notice more hair fall than usual when you shampoo, when you brush your hair and perhaps on your pillow and clothes. Also, if you leave more days between shampooing than you usually do, the amount of hair falling out that you see will be more noticeable. 2 You feel your ponytail is thinner than it once was. 3 Your scalp…

I JUST DON’T WANT TO BE SET UP! Q I have a good friend I ve known for years. I’m really pleased for her that she’s found a man she loves. He’s a bit rough and ready but still a kind and caring guy. He’d do anything for her. His friends, however, seem to be heavy on the rough and light on the care. My friend seems intent on fixing me up with one of them. They invite me to dinner and there’s another couple, and one of the guys. Or they ask me on a day out with them and one of the guys. I can’t tell them why I don’t want to be matched with his friends as it would sound like a criticism. Suzie says A It…

LAST SUMMER, MY FRENCHIE HAD HEATSTROKE AND ALMOST DIED. HOW CAN I MAKE SURE THAT THAT NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN? This is a great question and a really important issue to discuss. While all dogs are at risk of heat stroke during warmer weather, snub-nosed breeds like the Frenchie, pug and bulldog are almost always the worst affected. Heatstroke can happen quickly and can be fatal if not treated promptly. A summer’s day playing fetch in the garden, for instance, can take a tragic turn. It’s important to say dogs can suffer from heatstroke when out and about and not just when locked in hot cars. When a dog can’t regulate its own body temperature and overheats, signs typically include heavy panting, drooling and lethargy. You may also notice a ‘glassy’…

GO GLAMPING IN A LUXURY ECOLODGE IN PERTHSHIRE Tucked away in private woodlands on the historic Culdees Castle Estate in Perthshire, three brand-new bijou glamping boltholes offer wood-burning hot tubs, firepits and sumptuous eco-friendly accommodation. The closest village is Muthill, where you’ll find plenty of places to eat. There are lovely walks on your doorstep, where deer and pheasant can be spotted, and red kites can often be seen at nearby Glen Lednock, a heather-clad haven. ✱ Drummond Lodge sleeps two, from £145 per night; qualityunearthed.co.uk. CAMP IN A POD ON THE ISLE OF LEWIS Oystercatchers and swallows swoop and pipe overhead, and minke whales bask in the waters surrounding Callanish Camping, a spectacularly scenic site that hugs the shores of the Isle of Lewis. Cosy wooden camping pods boast…

Don’t be fooled into thinking William’s continued silence on the ‘Harry issue’ is a sign the furore is over. I’m told William is still seething with his brother and has adopted the mantra ‘revenge is a dish best served cold’. The Cambridges have bowed to the Queen’s decree that members of the family should avoid making any public comment on the issue. ‘WILLIAM IS STILL SEETHING’ Her Majesty’s short-term priority was avoiding a family tit-for-tat slanging match with Harry and Meghan – and, so far, it’s worked. However, behind the scenes there are clear signs William and Kate’s fightback has already begun. It started with a charm offensive – the quaint family video released at Easter, William’s uncharacteristically heartfelt comments about the day his mother died, and the images of…

As the vaccination roll-out continues, and the government slowly lifts the COVID-19 restrictions that have kept us indoors for the best part of 18 months, we’re finally being allowed to socialise again. For many of us, that means meeting up with friends and family to catch up with everything that’s happened to them since March 2020. But it’s clear that people’s experiences of the pandemic have been very different and it’s becoming harder than ever not to compare your life to others – particularly when they appear to have emerged from lockdown seemingly happier and healthier than ever before. One in five adults are determined to have the same lifestyle as their friends, with over half claiming to be envious of their best friend and the life they lead, according…

I want a divorce…’ Not the words I ever expected to pass my lips when my husband Jon, 48, and I took our vows 15 years ago. Before he dropped his morning cuppa, I corrected myself, ‘a sleep divorce’. Well, at least for a week. ‘I TELL HIM HE’LL SLEEP BETTER’ Google the term and you’ll get around 100 million results. In recent years, the number of couples choosing to sleep separately has been soaring, and now one in six couples sleep apart permanently, with a quarter sleeping in different beds sometimes.* Don’t get me wrong, my husband is the best. Seriously, he’s sensitive, kind, generous, handsome, thoughtful, funny, smart, I could go on, but you get the gist. He’s also the best father to our three children, Eddie, 17,…

Alternatives to removing my ear wax Q I was really surprised the other day when I went to the doctor with an intensely itchy ear and they told me not to use cotton buds in my ears. Why not? How will I get the wax out? Philippa says A In medical school I was told, ‘You should not put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear,’ and as far as I know you can’t get your elbow into your ear! Wax has a role in keeping your ears moisturised and healthy. When you use a cotton bud, although you might get a little wax out, you actually push more wax further in – this can cause problems and damage the skin of the inner ear. If you do have…

He thinks I cheat when visiting the GP QI’ve developed a vaginal discharge which looks and smells horrible. I don’t want to go to a doctor because my partner always accuses me of playing away – I absolutely haven’t, but he would see this as proof that I had, which would lead to even worse rows. I’ve been reading a book about sexually transmitted diseases but it doesn’t help. Can you tell me what my problem might be and how I can cure myself? Susan says A I’m not a doctor so I can’t diagnose you. But your GP can examine, advise and treat you confidentially. My added concern is about your partner always accusing you, and your constant rows. So as well as getting medical support, I’d strongly recommend…

The moment I looked into my daughter’s eyes on her wedding day in December 2012 is one I still remember. I thought, ‘Wow, my little girl is now a beautiful young woman.’ Victoria looked gorgeous in her fitted, white wedding dress with lacy sleeves and, as I gazed at her, I hoped she knew just how much I loved her and how proud I was of the loving, compassionate woman she’d become. As a family, we had always been so close. My husband, David, and I doted on our daughter, and she was exceptionally close to her younger brother, Alexander, but Victoria and I shared an extra-special relationship. Every weekend, she’d come home from university so we could spend time together, and Victoria and I would go on holiday every…

THEN Darren found fame in the hit musical drama Glee (2010-15), about teens in a school glee club. He was Blaine Anderson, the lead singer of a rival group. In 2018, he played serial killer Andrew Cunanan in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. Last year, he starred in Netflix drama Hollywood, about aspiring actors and film-makers in Tinseltown after World War Two. NOW As Celebrity IOU returns for a new series on Discovery+, Darren is among the famous faces who will be getting their hands dirty to surprise a special person in their lives with a home renovation. Leading each project will be twin DIY experts Drew and Jonathan Scott while the other celebs taking part include Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Hart and Kris Jenner with her daughters…

Liam and Gene Gallagher The son of the former Oasis singer, whose mum is Nicole Appleton, often stuns fans with how similar he looks to his dad, 48, in his heyday. Gene, 19, shares rock star Liam’s trademark bushy brows – and his sense of style. David and Romeo Beckham Romeo Beckham is the image of a young David, especially after he recently copied one of his father’s trademark – platinum-blond buzz cut from 2007 (inset). Even David, 46, couldn’t resist stating the obvious, commenting on the 18-year-old’s snap, ‘I wonder where you got that idea from.’ We call it homage… Simon and Eric Cowell Young Eric Cowell, seven, is the diddy version of his music-mogul dad Simon, 61. Their similarities are spooky, and the pair have a lot in…

MONDAY Breakfast 40g bran flakes with 125ml semi-skimmed milk, 90g full-fat Greek yogurt, 80g blueberries. 12pm 350g New Covent Garden Slow Roast Tomato Soup with a small slice of seeded bread and mini (70g) pot reduced-fat houmous. 4pm Sainsbury’s No Mayo Ham Sandwich and an apple. Dinner 3 pork medallions, pan-fried with 2tbsp apple sauce (from a jar), 150g new potatoes, 80g each broccoli and cauliflower. TUESDAY Breakfast Pot of original instant oat porridge with 1 heaped tbsp raisins and an apple. 12pm Nibble platter: 200g melon, 3 slices of Serrano ham, 100g prawns and a toasted wholemeal pitta, cut into strips. 4pm Marks & Spencer Feta Cheese & Slow Roasted Tomato Pasta Salad, 50g bag leaf salad. Dinner 175g cod, oven-baked, can of Sainsbury’s ratatouille. WEDNESDAY Breakfast Small slice…

Hair loss may seem trivial compared to some health issues, but it’s a problem that can greatly undermine confidence and impact your emotional wellbeing. But don’t worry, there are plenty of things you can do at home to deal with it successfully. ‘Hair loss can affect women of any age but, for many, there’s an increase in hair shedding at around the age of 40,’ says Stephen Garfit, consultant trichologist at The Leeds Trichologist Clinic. ‘This is usually seen in a loss of hair density, reduction of ponytail volume or widening of the parting.’ Here’s what can help if you feel you’re losing your hair. Why it’s time to feed your hair  The first (and easiest) thing you can do to get your hair back on track is to eat…

Sinking back into the vast hotel bed, my lover and I carelessly allow flakes of croissant to fall on the sheets as we interrupt breakfast for a kiss. As a married mum-of-three, with all the cooking, cleaning, chauffeuring and general dogsbodying that comes with that role, it’s during illicit moments like these when I am happiest and most carefree. I have been seeing Tom*, an IT consultant who lives 300 miles away from me, for the past eight years. At 50, he is six years my senior. Lockdown has been cruel to people like us, with unsuspecting husbands, wives and children at home. We are wholly reliant on anonymous hotels to steal precious evenings and weekends together. It’s a wonder I haven’t gone crazy, cooped up at home with my…

Declutter for wellbeing ‘A cluttered home shows that you’re stressed, anxious and unable to think straight,’ says founder and chief of Delamere Health* Martin Preston. ‘With less to worry about, and a cleaner, more spacious environment, it gives you more time to focus on things that really matter.’ Disease-fighting ‘cheat’ foods Yes, you really can have a bit of what you fancy and boost your health. Dark chocolate is high in tryptophan, a mood-boosting amino acid proven to reduce the effects of stress. It also improves brain health. Savoury tooth? Tuck into halloumi fries. They’re packed with calcium to support bone health. Relaxing hangover cure Overdone it this weekend? Run yourself a soothing warm bath and add one cup of Westlab’s Himalayan Bath Salt to reinvigorate your mind and body.…

Don’t risk pregnancy Whatever your normal contraception, make sure you’re covered when you go away. Though if you’re past your menopause and haven’t had a period for two years, the risk of pregnancy is low. Don’t risk infection If you think you may need protected sex, take along the simplest, easiest, most effective barrier – condoms. Around 20% of holiday -makers in a recent survey had unsafe sex because they’d not packed protection. Don’t panic If for any reason you’re worried about your sexual health when you return home, don’t ignore that. Your local sexual health clinic can offer you a free and friendly check.…

Anne was weeding in her garden after a stuffy day at work. The fresh air helped to clear her mind. Suddenly she heard a loud scraping noise and jerked to a halt, then froze. The bungalow next door had been vacant for months. Her ears strained to catch the tiniest sound. Something was rustling on the other side of the fence. ‘W…who’s there?’ she croaked. Through the slats in the fence, she saw a bulky shadow moving, but no one answered. Her heart began to thump, and she scrambled to her feet. She backed away from the fence. Just as she dropped the trowel, a man’s head and shoulders popped over the fence. ‘Hello there,’ he grinned. She gasped. ‘Crikey, what a fright!’ ‘Oh sorry,’ he said. ‘I didn’t mean…

HOLLINGTON DRIVE ITV In this four-part thriller, Line of Duty’s Anna Maxwell Martin (above) and The Bletchley Circle star Rachael Stirling play sisters Theresa and Helen who are enjoying a barbecue when the evening takes a surprise turn after their kids go off to play. GENTLEMAN JACK BBC1 Look out for Joanna Scanlan when the period drama returns for a new series. Known for roles in C4’s No Offence and BBC2’s The Thick of It, she will star as Isabella ‘Tib’ Norcliffe, the outrageous ex-lover of Anne Lister (Suranne Jones). THE CHAIR Netflix Sandra Oh stars in this six-part comedy drama set at a prestigious university in the US. The Killing Eve star plays Dr Ji-Yoon Kim, who faces a unique set of challenges when she joins…