Innholdsfortegnelse for 09-Aug-2021 i Woman

It’s fair to say that Sarah, Duchess of York has never been afraid to try new things, and she can now add ‘novelist’ to her impressive list of accomplishments. ‘It was freeing very ’ Inspired by the life of her great-great-aunt, Lady Margaret Montagu Douglas Scott, Her Heart for a Compass is described by publishers Mills & Boon as an ‘immersive historical saga, sweeping the reader from the drawing rooms of [Queen] Victoria’s court and the grand  country houses of Scotland and Ireland to the slums of London and the mercantile bustle of 1870s New York’. Red-haired Lady Margaret ‘desires to break the mould’ by following her heart. Sound familiar? You bet! Here, in an exclusive interview with Woman, Sarah opens up writing, life and true love… When I first…

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The Duchess of Sussex had a taste of fame before her fairy-tale romance with Prince Harry, but nothing on the scale of her life now. She started out in LA, growing up as the typical girl next door, before carving out a career as an actor. Then, aged 36, Meghan turned her back on her on-screen life for one of royalty. In January 2020 she and husband Prince Harry stepped down from their duties, claiming they wanted a life away from the spotlight. But, in contrast, the duo have never been far from the cameras – from their explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey to signing big-money deals with Spotify, Netflix and Disney, plus Harry recently announced plans to write a four-book deal about his time in the Firm. It’s safe…

We admit it’s hard to get excited about deodorant, but Wild natural deodorant is totally redefining the sweat scene. Your typical roll-on bottle is made from two types of plastic, which makes it a nightmare to recycle. Wild comes with a reusable, refillable, sustainably made aluminium case and compostable refills so it’s way more eco-friendly. The deliciously scented sticks are then delivered direct to your door every three months so you can plug in and swipe away. There are eight scents to choose from, from Mint & Eucalyptus to Jasmine & Mandarin Blossom. Plus, each refill is made with nourishing natural ingredients like shea butter and sunflower seed wax, so your underarms can get in on some self-care action. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to raise your…

If you’ve got SHORT HAIR Avoid the urge to go too short, as this can draw attention to fine lines and make you look older. Aim for a style that finishes at the top of your jawline or just below your ears to make your features look lifted. Ask your hairdresser for: To keep your crop modern, go for something slightly messy, with plenty of texture. Keep volume at the top for extra height and to stop your new do from flattening your features. If you’ve got MID-LENGTH HAIR Good news – hair that’s an in-between length is among the easiest to maintain. The shoulder-skimming length will make fine, wispy hair look thicker, and doesn’t require as much styling as shorter crops. Ask your hairdresser for: A blunt cut that…

For the first time in an age, a host of lenders are vying to top the balance transfer charts – meaning that your chance of one of theese lenders accepting you has increased. A 0% balance transfer is your key weapon. It’s where you apply for a new card to pay off existing credit or store card debt(s) for you, so you owe it the money instead, but it’s interest-free. This means more of your repayments clear what you owe, rather than just covering interest – so you get debt-free quicker. Here’s what you need to know: Acceptance is the challenge, but applications hurt your credit worthiness. Apply for a card and it puts a mark on your credit file, so you don’t want to apply, unless acceptance is assured.…

Strawberry and blueberry crumble Marzipan gives this pud a decadent twist. SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 20-25 MINS ✱ 1tsp cornflour ✱ Juice of 1 medium orange ✱ 450g strawberries, hulled, halved or quartered depending on size ✱ 200g blueberries ✱ 40g caster sugar Crumble topping: ✱ 100g plain flour ✱ 40g caster sugar ✱ 50g butter, diced ✱ 75g marzipan, coarsely grated ✱ Finely grated rind ½ orange ✱ Vanilla ice cream to serve 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4. Mix the cornflour and orange juice together in the base of a medium saucepan. Add the berries and sugar to the pan then cook over a medium to low heat for 5 mins, stirring until the berries begin to soften. Spoon into 4 x 250ml ovenproof…

Refresh your furniture Give garden furniture a new lease of life. Rub the surface with sandpaper, wipe it with a damp cloth, then give it a couple of coats of paint. This season’s must-have colour is sunshine yellow. Finish off with a coat of lacquer to protect it from the elements. Chalk Paint in English Yellow, from £5.95 for 120ml, Chalk Paint Lacquer, £21.95 for 750ml, both Annie Sloan Design a chill-out space Paint walls below dado height with a terracotta shade. Then create a seating platform with a pallet as the base, top it with a seat pad and plenty of cushions. Dulux All Weather Protection in Toasted Terracotta and Sandstone, £24 for 5 litres, B&Q Give a patio a ‘wow’factor Make a focal point by creating a rug…

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It was a warm evening and as she walked home from work, Viv saw noisy drinkers crammed into small gardens and dusty terraces outside the bars. What I wouldn t give for a cold drink in a lovely country pub,’ she thought. ‘Somewhere with green grass and a river with ducks.’ No chance of that in the crowded East End of London, where she’d lived all her life. Back in her flat, she kicked off her shoes and went to water the plants in pots on her balcony, wishing, as always, that she had more space for things to grow. Now her two daughters had moved away and had children of their own, her geraniums and gerberas were all she had left to care for. Her phone rang and she…

JEN AND BRAD: CLOSER THAN EVER It seems the will-they, won’t-they rumours surrounding Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston are still refusing to go away, despite Jen’s recent romance with a TV producer. The relationship between Friends star Jen, 52, and the unidentified man has already fizzled out, but it seems that she’s not wasting too much time thinking about it, as sources say she and Brad, 57, are once again closer than ever! A source said, ‘They are in regular contact and if they are not in the same area, they call each other. She’s pleased they’ve got a bond again.’ Jen recently said, ‘Brad and I are buddies, we’re friends. We speak, and there’s no oddness at all.’ Come on guys, make it official. FERN After a younger man?…

Corals The cooler cousin of pink and orange, coral is versatile and easy to wear, and its near-neutral tone looks super-chic with whites and creams. Go head-to-toe in a feminine frock or team a pair of peachy jeans with a bright-white tee. Blues Sky blue is sleek, smart and works well with tailoring. If you’re not a fan of block colour, opt for patterned designs, like florals and simple stripes, and team with toning plain blue accessories. Lemons This cheery hue will lift any look. If you find yellow tricky to wear, stick to items worn away from the face like trousers or a skirt. When in doubt, ease yourself in with a sunny accessory paired with your favourite denim.…

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Yoga has been around for centuries as a great way to improve flexibility and strength. And, by injecting a little Zen into your life, you’ll also be helping to reduce stress levels and keep a lid on high blood pressure. Plus, it’s never too late to start. ‘Yoga is perfect for all ages and the more you do it, the “bendier” you will get,’ says our fitness expert Annie Deadman. Here, she shares the body and mind benefits that you’ll get from rolling out your mat, plus three easy yoga moves to try today. Get flexible It doesn’t matter how tight your muscles are, yoga gently stretches them. ‘As we get older our bodies make less collagen and our oestrogen levels drop, giving us less elasticity in tendons and ligaments.…

We can all agree the summers of 2020 and 2021 (so far) have been very different to previous years. So it’s no wonder that the combination of COVID-19, various degrees of lockdown rules and travel restrictions has meant the demand for staycations has rocketed. And, while the UK has wonderful beaches, it also has lots of glorious forests and countryside to explore – and with them come ticks, which means doctors have been seeing patients with the classic Lyme disease rash. Lyme disease is an infectious illness caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which is passed to humans via tick bites. It’s is more commonly found in Scotland and southern England – in countryside areas, in particular – but only ticks infected with Borrelia can pass on the infection. While…

‘Cheery tones and happy spaces brighten my mood and help me relax’ Despite being incorrectly advertised as a ‘well-presented property’ (it couldn’t have been further from the truth), my husband Bart and I were still charmed by the house. It was generous in size, particularly compared to others we’d viewed within our budget, and we could see endless potential for it to become a happy family home. We weren’t ignorant to the fact that it’d take a long time – not to mention a lot of work and money – to whip it into shape and make it work for us, but we gladly accepted the challenge. Decor refresh When we moved in, the house had an impractical layout and looked rather unloved. As a Victorian property, it should have…

1 Nadia Sawalha a the longest-ser panellists, but wh original panel? A Jane Moore B Denise Welch C Karren Brady 2 Lily Savage w drag act creat which star? A Paul O’Grady B Julian Clary C Graham Norton 3 In which part of London was Absolutely Fabulous set? A Holland Park B Green Park C Hyde Park 4 Which one of these famous ladies did Robbie Williams not date in the 1990s? A Anna Friel B Nicole Appleton C Emma Bunton 5 Big Brother aired on our TV screens for 17years, but who was the first ever winner in 2000? A Brian Dowling B kate Lawler C Craig phillips 6 TV favourites Richard and Judy mark which wedding anniversary this year? A 27th B 30th C 35th 7 Martine McCutcheon’s…

After giving birth to her second child, Freddie, in March, Christine Lampard is back from maternity leave to stand in for Lorraine Kelly on ITV daytime show Lorraine. She will be presenting the daily mix of star guests, entertainment, fashion advice and cooking tips until the end of August. What did you miss most about work? I suppose the laughs that you have. I’m quite close to everyone at Lorraine, so it’s not like you’re going to the workplace, it’s like you’re catching up with your mates. I’ve missed that camaraderie and all the things that live telly brings. I feel very lucky to be back. Have you watched any daytime TV while you’ve been off, or have you been too busy? I love the telly, it’s what I do,…

NO THANKS, GILLIAN Just because Gillian Anderson has declared she’s ditched bras in lockdown and will never wear one again, doesn’t mean it’s a good idea for the whole of womankind. The Hollywood star said she didn’t care if her ‘breasts reach my belly button’ – she’s not wearing one again because they are too uncomfortable. But surely she just needs to splash out on a comfy bralette or two, with no underwires? I mean, we all know how great it is to take it off at the end of the day, pull on your comfy clothes and settle down in front of the TV. Crucially, though, that’s when movement is at a minimum. The thought of going about everyday life without some support leaves me cold. Ms Anderson, I…