Innholdsfortegnelse for 04-Oct-2021 i Woman

Known for their saucy names and even saucier outfits, the Bond girls are just as legendary as 007 himself. From Honey Ryder and Pussy Galore to Strawberry Fields, there’s no denying that James Bond’s sassy ladies are key to the success of the super-spy franchise. And with actor Ana de Armas as the latest Bond girl in No Time to Die, we’re expecting big things from the women that will join 007 on his future adventures. Eva Green, Casino Royale When Daniel Craig became James Bond in 2006’s Casino Royale, he was joined by mysterious Vesper Lynd, played by French actor Eva. The foreign liaison agent had to ensure that Bond took care of the treasury’s money during a poker tournament. Eva’s performance still has many 007 enthusiasts ranking her…

There’s nothing like glossy, chip-free nails in a sassy shade, but many nail polishes are packed with toxic chemicals that can harm not only our health but the environment too. So, let’s celebrate the arrival of Nature Strong, OPI’s new high-performance range of natural nail polishes, from £15.90, opiuk.com. There’s 30 long-lasting, highly pigmented shades, with a high shine finish that stays on for up to seven days. The eco formula contains natural origin, plant-based ingredients so you can enjoy an on-trend manicure without the guilt. All you need to do is choose a colour!…

When we think of walking as exercise, it’s usually more of a leisurely stroll or aiming for those coveted 10,000 steps a day. But walking is so much more than going from A to B. When you do it properly, incorporating different paces and inclines, it can really be a form of exercise that helps the pounds fall away. Here’s how… Perfect your stride 1 Lengthen your body from head to toe, keep your shoulders back, core engaged, chin parallel to the ground and tuck your bum in. 2 Bend your arms at 90 degrees and pump them to propel you forwards. 3 Hit the ground heel to toe while engaging your glutes. 4 Breathe in deeply through your nose and out through your mouth to make sure that enough…

The treatment for breast cancer will depend on the type you are diagnosed with and the stage, which means how far it has spread. Options include surgery, either to remove the lump and surrounding tissue, or to remove the breast itself, and there may be removal of the lymph nodes in the armpit on the affected side. You may be given radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Hormonal treatment with medication is also often offered and may be taken for a period of time, even after another treatment is finished.…

Hunting for a roll of sticky tape, I came across a photograph in a drawer, face up in a silver frame. I had never seen the woman in the picture before, yet I knew at once who she was. Her hair was light brown and there was a soft smile on her lips. I knew who she must be — because there was a man, too, a man half turned away from the camera towards the woman, while she looked up at him adoringly. The man was my then-boyfriend — now husband — and the woman, his ex-wife. At that moment, standing in my boyfriend’s flat, I felt the same as when I was punched in the stomach in the playground at primary school — winded, breathless, as if a…

Southside A gin-free edition of a mojito. SERVES 1 PREP 2 MINS COOK 0 MINS ✱ 50ml Bowser Leaf 0% alcohol spirit ✱ 25ml lime juice ✱ 15ml sugar syrup ✱ Mint leaves, with extra for garnish YOU WILL NEED: ✱ Coupe glass and a cocktail shaker 1 Add the Bowser Leaf, lime juice, sugar syrup and mint to the cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. 2 Double strain into the coupe glass and garnish with the remaining mint leaves. Per serving: 161 cals, 0g fat (0g saturated), 12g carbohydrates FOOD ED’S TIP If you want a longer serve, top it up with soda water and serve in a highball glass with a small mint sprig. The Bramble Lightly fruity, this pretty refresher works with a lemon wedge or…

‘IT’S A TRANSATLANTIC POPULARITY TEST’ Harry and Meghan’s surprise appearance on the front of Time magazine served as a reminder of the headache they are causing the Cambridges’ advisers. While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were busy deciding where they will hang the framed cover copy in their £11m LA mansion, things were not quite as celebratory behind the doors of Kensington Palace. The team responsible for ensuring maximum publicity for all official engagements already chiselled into the royal diary are now locked in a transatlantic popularity contest. As the copies of Time hit the shelves around the world, Kate was quietly returning to official duties following the end of the long summer break. Pictures of the Duchess of Cambridge meeting the men and women involved in the evacuation…

BLUSH PINK A subtle shade of nude suits most skin tones and creates a feminine look in an instant. Team with black and white basics for a fresh, sporty vibe or add accents of silver with your jewellery and accessories for a more luxe look. FUCHSIA PINK Stand out from the crowd in top-to-toe bright pink. Feels a bit too much? Try tailoring like Myleene, the sharper lines offset the bold colour and the white tee tones the whole look down. BABY PINK The sweetest of shades, this easy-to-wear colour will add a rose tint to any wardrobe. Team with darker shades of pink for a chic, tonal look or go all out with a statement coat.…

Every evening, my five-year-old daughter Florence huddles up to read a story to her daddy. Although it makes me happy seeing them together, it also breaks my heart a little, because it should be Alex reading to Florence, not the other way round. But, among so many other things, it’s something he just can’t do any more. Eight months ago, in January, the Alex I knew and loved changed forever, and the perfect life I’d felt so lucky to have was suddenly snatched away from me. ‘I held him tightly as he sobbed’ Alex and I met just before Christmas 2010. Although he was three years younger than me, with his cheeky and flirtatious personality, we quickly fell in love. He adored my daughter from a previous relationship, Bella, who…

The stamp duty holiday may be ending, but there’s still another route to free cash for first-time buyers – if you’re the right age, at least. Put money in a Lifetime ISA (LISA) and the state chucks an extra 25% on top, up to £1,000 every year. This makes it the powerhouse financial move. To open a LISA, which is a tax-free savings account, you need to be aged at least 18 and you can get one up until the day before your 40th birthday. Here are my 10 key need-to-knows. 1 It’s only for someone who’s never owned or part-owned a home. 2 You can use it to buy any residential property (not buy-to-let) costing up to £450,000. 3 You get a 25% bonus on everything, up to £4,000…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Don’t go leaping to conclusions or taking on someone who has more ammunition. Play it safe. Make sure you check the records and refine your arguments. For your reading ☎09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May There could be changes on the work front and delays with plans. You may not like dancing to other people’s tunes, but it’s the right strategy. Things will change again. For your reading ☎09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun You’re not really the all-or-nothing type, but these are not ordinary times, and it may be to your advantage to vote with your feet. Give people something to think about. For your reading ☎09058 172559 CANCER 23 Jun – 23 Jul This…

In the latest Midsomer Murders mystery, Adrian Edmondson plays Hugo Welles, a guest at a murder mystery weekend which is being held at a manor house on a remote island. When the host is killed for real, it’s up to DCI John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon) and DS Jamie Winter (Nick Hendrix) to solve the crime. Here, Adrian reveals more about starring in the ITV crime drama. Tell us about your character, Hugo… He is an unsuccessful actor who has found a niche in presenting murder mystery weekends. He always plays the detective. He is bumptious, pedantic and vain, and believes his sleuthing abilities are much better than any real-life detective’s. He’s an idiot in clever person’s clothing. What was it like to work with Caroline Quentin, who plays your on-screen…

After more than 30 years of presenting breakfast telly, Lorraine Kelly has been there, done that and got the T-shirt when it comes to most things you can think of. As well as getting to chat to some of her favourite stars, Lorraine, 61, has used her platform to highlight many important issues – and now her Change + Check campaign, in support of breast cancer awareness, has returned. ‘Steve also keeps out an ’ eye To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lorraine has signed up for a challenge with a difference – to climb the UK’s ‘biggest boob’, The O2 in London. Although it’s a scary task, Lorraine insists she always has the backing of husband Steve Smith and daughter Rosie, saying, ‘They always support me in all of…

BATTLE OF THE BISCUITS Macmillan Cancer Support sparked CARNAGE earlier this month by rating the nation’s biscuits ‘so that you don’t have to’. What better way to draw attention to their fundraiser coffee mornings – good work, guys – than by ranking the treats in order of OG (that’s original gangster, as in jolly good), first class, average Joe and – whisper it – bottom of the barrel.. But, with biscuit-eating/dunking being the number one British pastime, it’s perhaps not surprising that the choices proved highly controversial. My own favourite – king of biscuits the ginger nut – was somehow languishing at the very bottom. Are they crazy? They put chocolate fingers, shortbread, Bourbons and cookies in the top tier, with fig rolls, chocolate digestives, party rings and madeleines a…

It’s a well-known fact that there is only one Piers Morgan – something the producers over at Good Morning Britain seem to be struggling with since he sensationally quit the show back in March. The months that followed saw a plethora of potential replacements drafted in, including Richard Madeley, Adil Ray and former No.10 spin doctor Alastair Campbell. But it’s fair to say that none of them managed to fill the very large shoes Piers, 56, left behind, if the regular flood of social media comments from viewers are anything to go by. ‘The viewers love them’ One user wrote, ‘To the people excited about Piers Morgan leaving GMB, be careful what you wish for. He could be replaced by Adil Ray.’ Another fumed, ‘Somebody get Richard Madeley off! Honestly,…

Clever contouring There’s no better way to achieve a slim face than with a bit of contouring. And it’s easier than you think – especially using one of the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Foundation Shaping Sticks, £8.99, lookfantastic.com, in a colour that’s one to two shades darker than your skin tone. Draw the letter ‘E’ on the left side of your face, starting at the forehead, going to the hollows of your cheeks, and down to your jawline. Repeat on the other side by drawing the number ‘3.’ Blend until even and admire your chiselled features. Slim your nose Draw a line of non-glittery highlighter down the bridge of your nose to immediately help to narrow it. Stop before you reach the end, and add a spot right at the tip.…

1 Get moving It may sound counterintuitive if you’re struggling to get about, but it is important to incorporate regular movement into your day. ‘A good balance of weekly cardiovascular and strengthening exercises will help to keep your muscles and joints working as they should, which will relieve discomfort,’ says Catherine Quinn, president of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA). ‘One of my favourite at-home stretches is using a rolled-up towel and lying down with it running centrally down the spine – this will help to open up your chest and the joints in your back.’ 2 Use heat and ice Not sure which? ‘For some, the relaxing impact of heat can reduce tension in muscles and joints, but for others – when perhaps the pain is more acute –ice will…

We all know we should examine our breasts regularly. But why? The reason is simple – picking up any changes as early as possible for an earlier diagnosis means earlier treatment and a better outcome. In fact, according to Cancer Research UK, breast cancer detected and treated at stage one, the earliest stage, has a 98% five-year survival rate. It is recommended that you check your breasts/chest area once each month, whether you are male or female – although breast cancer is more unusual in males, it can occur! Actually getting to know your breasts at different times is useful; this is because the hormone changes of the menstrual cycle can affect them. You might notice they become more tender or lumpy in the lead-up to your period and that…

LISAs launched in 2017 as a replacement for the similar Help to Buy ISA. You can’t open a Help to Buy ISA any more, but the question those who have one always ask me is: should I shift it to a LISA? My full explanation of which is best is at moneysavingexpert.com/lisas, but in a nutshell… If you’ll definitely buy a home for less than the LISA maximum of £450,000, are aged 18 to 39, and you WON’T do it within a year of opening, and can max out the savings, it may be worth switching to a LISA as you will get a bigger bonus. Yet if you’re buying quickly, you’re 40 or over, or you’re not 100% sure you’ll buy at all, then it’s safer to stick with…

Chilli beef udon Quick, easy and full of flavour – you can serve this at lunch or dinner. SERVES 2 PREP 10 MINS COOK 10 MINS ✱ 1 x 250–300g sirloin steak, cut into 5mm slices ✱ 2tbsp oil ✱ 1 medium-size pak choi, leaves separated ✱ ½ red onion, thinly sliced ✱ ½ leek, chopped in half lengthways and finely sliced at an angle ✱ 4 asparagus stems, each chopped into 3 ✱ 100g beansprouts ✱ 1 free-range egg, beaten ✱ 250g cooked udon noodles ✱ 30ml spicy teriyaki sauce ✱ Few sprigs of coriander, leaves chopped ✱ 1 red chilli, sliced ✱ Salt and cracked black pepper 1 Season the steak with salt and pepper. Place a medium-size frying pan over a high heat, add the oil and,…

Muppets Haunted Mansion The Muppets’ first-ever Halloween special follows Gonzo as he’s challenged to spend a night in Disney’s spooky theme-park ride The Haunted Mansion, while Miss Piggy and Kermit go on a scary undercover mission. Brassic Sky Box Sets/NOW TV The eight-part comedy following Disney+  the exploits of five friends in a Northern town returns for a third series, with Vinnie (Joe Gilgun) out of prison but drawn into yet another get-rich-quick scheme. Also airing weekly on Sky Max.…