Innholdsfortegnelse for 11-Apr-2022 i Woman

‘Len and I thought Strictly would only last three weeks’ After his first-ever solo UK tour had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, choreographer and Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, 57, is finally free to take to the road – and, by the sound of it, fans are in for a treat. Your tour was originally supposed to happen during the COVID-19 pandemic. How have the past two years been? It’s been a challenge, and it’s changed my life entirely. The first three months of lockdown were great because the weather was good, but then I started thinking of the future and I thought, ‘How am I going to pay my mortgage?’ But I’ve done lots of things that I wouldn’t normally do. I do theatre…

The Cambridges’ eight-day overseas tour to the Caribbean seems to have come as a welcome shot in the arm for the royals. Rather than lick their wounds in private, the sight of the couple scuba diving, climbing ancient monuments and dressing up for official banquets will have delighted the family. The issues of slavery and colonialism are familiar themes whenever royals visit certain countries. But despite criticism in some quarters, it seemed there was no shortage of love for the golden couple. It’s another sign of how William and Kate have undergone a coming of age since the departure of Harry and Meghan.…

LEMON YELLOW Bring joy to your wardrobe with bright sunny yellow. Team the cheerful hue with neutral creams or tans for a fresh look that’s perfect for the new season. Break up the colour with ditsy prints to create an ideal look for the coming Easter weekend. SKY BLUE This serene shade is versatile and looks great with everything from soft pastels to clashing vibrant colours such as red. And don’t forget about light denim washes, too. Be brave and try double denim and play with tones of blue. BLUSH PINK It’s time to think pink! Beautiful blush tones give a touch of femininity to your wardrobe, but don’t think you have to go girlie in this shade. Look for chic tailoring or silky fabrics to give your outfit a…

Colour pop Go for a pastel shade of nail polish that’s perfect for the warmer weather, like Essie Nail Polish in 720 Blossoms N’ Besties or 721 Sway in Crochet, £7.99 each, lookfantastic.com. Lip-sync Nothing beats a pretty pink lip for spring, like L’Oréal Paris Color Riche Intense Volume Matte Lipstick in 633 Le Rosy Confident, £9.99, Boots. It glides on – and stays put all day. Magic! Flooding the skin with hydrating hyaluronic acid, Soap & Glory Speed Plump Miracle Moisture Mask, £3.95, Boots, is fab for a quick fix Lash envy Go from short and sparse to long and volumised with just one coat of Essence Another Volume Mascara, £3.49, justmylook.com. So cheeky Bring subtle colour and shimmer to the apples of your cheeks with Lacura Blush in…

MOSTLY ORANGE The Exploder Rage-wise, you’re a ‘right here, right now, get it all out and then some’ type. On the plus side, you probably aren’t carrying around any anger baggage that can end up being vented elsewhere. But being so quick to react while you’re at peak fury can damage relationships. ‘When you experience that bubbling of anger, take time out before you say or do anything and see how you feel in five minutes,’ advises Mike Fisher, founder of The British Association of Anger Management. ‘Ask yourself, “Why am I feeling like this?” and “Why can’t I contain it?” By considering the source of your anger, you can start to take control.’ You also need to question whether your anger is justified. ‘You might want to win the…

Do you ever leak urine when you cough or sneeze, or squeeze your legs together when you laugh? Perhaps you’ve put the key in the front door, found yourself suddenly desperate to get to the loo, and not quite made it? Urinary incontinence – be it what you might consider a small trickle or a larger amount – is not a normal part of getting older, and you do not have to put up with it. It can be difficult to go to the doctor to discuss issues like this but, rest assured, although you may feel embarrassed, we are not. Every doctor will have seen and heard about your particular condition before and – most importantly – there’s help and treatment available. ‘Leaking urine? Your GP can help There…

It’s been a little over two years since I moved from London to the Welsh countryside. My friends and family had little faith I would actually enjoy it and they laughed as they said a city girl like me couldn’t survive life in a Welsh valley. But fast-forward a few years, I have surprised myself – and others – at how well I’ve adopted a new life. And I’m not the only one. People have left the cities of the UK in their droves as the pandemic made us all realise how much we appreciate open space and fresh air. If someone had told me seven years ago that I would be leaving the pounding heart of a city for rural life, I would never have believed them. I love…

Healthcare cash plans are the secret cheaper cousin of private medical insurance (PMI) – yet, while they’re far less well known, they’re actually suitable for far more people. Unlike PMI, which is a high-cost luxury/ convenience package offering sometimes speedier private treatments in hotel-style comfort, cash plans are all about helping you cover the cost of necessary NHS or private treatments. In a nutshell: you pay directly for key treatments, send off the full receipt afterwards and the plan gives you the cash back up to an annual limit (the more you pay, the bigger the limit). Even if you have a PMI policy, these can still be useful and lucrative. Let me take you through my five need-to-knows. 1 The core is dental and optical treatments... If you or…

£10 AND UNDER Tiramisu Egg, 260g, £8, Sainsbury’s This egg has a smooth and creamy texture and a sophisticated flavour. The coffee flavour is well-balanced. Judges were also impressed with completely plastic-free packaging. Wicked Kitchen Fruity Chocolate Egg, 130g, £5, Tesco An eye-catching package with pink foil and a dark black box. This vegan chocolate egg is generously filled with crunchy fruity pieces, which offer a nice texture. Extra Special Dark Chocolate Mint Egg, 400g, £4, Asda If you love those popular chocolate-coated mints, we think you’ll enjoy this egg a lot. Deputy food editor Rose Fooks says, ‘I enjoyed the intense peppermint flavour. It’s a great sweet nibble to finish your Easter feast.’ Blonde Choc Drizzle Egg, 150g, £4.50, Sainsbury’s This affordable egg tastes luxurious with caramel toffee flavours…

Country coastal A classic blue and white scheme is easy to achieve with a lick of bold paint and some nautical accessories. Improve your space with a wide shelf at waist height – particularly useful in a potting shed – and rows of wall hooks for hanging gardening tools. Island retreat Keep summer soirees simple, throwing wide your shed doors to reveal ample seating for friends and family. Opt for a neutral palette, reminiscent of sandy beaches, and accessorise with plenty of hanging lanterns and festoon lights to enjoy your shed long into the night. Modern Mediterranean The bolder the better with this striking shed trend. Mix hot orange shades with contemporary blacks for a stylish summer look. Introduce homely elements, like outdoor rugs and soft furnishings, transforming the space…

Sienna Miller stars in psychological thriller Anatomy of a Scandal, which is based on the bestselling book by Sarah Vaughan. In the six-parter, she plays Sophie, whose husband is a high-profile politician who’s been accused of a terrible crime. She believes he’s innocent, but barrister and prosecutor Kate Woodcroft (Michelle Dockery) is equally convinced that he’s guilty… Here, Sienna reveals more… What attracted you to the role of Sophie? I was a huge fan of the book and I really loved the undoing of this couple and the characters in the story. I also wanted to play someone who’s English for once! Tell us more about your character… Sophie is multifaceted and facing the consequences of the decisions she has made in her life of privilege, which are catching up…

One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle (£16.99, Quercus, HB) If you like a touch of magic in your books, this special story could be for you. Katy was due to go on holiday with her mum, Carol, but when her mother dies, Katy faces going alone. Grief stricken, she heads to the place her mum had visited as a young woman, only to find that her mum is back. In this mystical tale, Katy gets to know the woman Carol was before she became a mother and in turn gets to know herself. A powerful, emotional story that will prompt you to pack your bags and head to gorgeous Positano in southern Italy. For more books information, see goodtoknow.co.uk/books About Us by Sinéad Moriarty (£7.99, Penguin, PB) Can speaking to…

Best... yoga brick Yogamatters Cork Brick, £12, yogamatters.co.uk A yoga brick can really help you nail your poses, and this one’s made from recyclable, renewable cork so is planet-friendly, too. It’s lightweight yet sturdy, reducing wobbly moments when trying to balance. A non-slip, textured surface and rounded edges make it easy to grab and grip. Use it when you need extra support or to help bring the floor just that little bit closer! Best... non-slip yoga mat Core Balance Double Layer Mat, £14.99, corebalancefitness.co.uk This versatile mat can be used for every type of workout, from hatha to hot yoga, and even your HIIT sessions. There’s plenty of cushioning to protect joints and its grippy surface helps keep hands and feet firmly planted. It’s also slightly wider than most mats,…

LETITIA’S NEW LOOK EastEnders’ Sharon Watts, played by Letitia Dean, 54, has returned to Albert Square with a whole new look! Fans were quick to compliment her appearance, with one writing, ‘Can we all take a minute to appreciate how good Sharon Watts looks on #EastEnders?! Wow’. As others hailed ‘Queen Sharon’, writing, ‘Sharon’s lost some weight and had her hair cut and looks amazing #EastEnders #AllHailQueenSharon’, and ‘she looks 19’. Another added, ‘Letitia Dean is always a true icon and looks absolutely flawless as Sharon in tonight’s #EastEnders’. Strictly fixed? His reputation precedes him, but now Brendan Cole – who, thanks to his ‘fierce competitiveness’ became known as Strictly’s bad boy – has set the record straight. The professional dancer, 45, claims that for over 13 years bosses at…

On 21 March 2022, a 17-month-old toddler was rushed to hospital. Tragically, Bella-Rae Birch would never return to her home in St Helens, Merseyside. She had died from catastrophic injuries – caused by the family dog. The adorable, blue-eyed girl had been fatally attacked by an American bully XL, which her parents had bought just a week before her death. Shockingly, Bella-Rae is one of three people to be killed by dogs in England and Wales so far this year. And, amid a surge in people buying puppies during the pandemic, dog bites are also increasingly common. In fact, a 2021 study of fatal dog attacks in European countries between 1995 and 2016 placed the UK fourth for human fatalities, with 56 recorded. They’re meant to be man’s best friend,…

Cardi-fan The humble cardigan is having a comeback, but with varying lengths and fits it can be tricky to get the look right. Longer-line styles are best worn open over dresses to elongate the body. Choose a style that sits above the hips if you want to button up. Luxe for less A hoodie isn’t just loungewear. Team a knitted style with soft tailored pieces. Choose expensive-looking tones, such as cream or oatmeal, and thin knits you can tuck in without adding bulk. If a suit is out, swap the bottoms for denim for an equally stylish look. New must-have lines are your go- , your look with a versatile, striped cardigan. The V-neck and half-stripe design make this the perfect separate for balancing broad shoulders. Layer the cardigan under…

Want a workout that also offers a safe space to vent? Punchbags aren’t something most of us would usually have at home, which is why we present to you the simpler shadow boxing – essentially, throwing punches at the air. But don’t think this won’t get your heart rate up and make you break a sweat! ‘It’s fun, low-impact on the body, crazy on the calorie burn, requires no space or equipment and, best of all, anyone can do it,’ says expert fitness coach Giles Salter (chertseyfitnessstudio.co.uk). So, what are you waiting for? Get to grips with the moves below, then try our easy workout. Getting started First, get into the boxing stance. With feet shoulder-width apart, step back with your dominant foot. Turn your back foot out and your…

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BE MORE LIKE DEBORAH Deborah Meaden isn’t short of a bob or two. In fact, the Dragons’ Den star is said to have a £40 million fortune. But just because she’s a wealthy entrepreneur with fingers in all sorts of pies, doesn’t mean she has slung all her values out the window. The 63-year-old businesswoman recently tweeted a pic of some trainers she’d worn for the past 10 years, with the sole flapping freely in the breeze. She lamented that even superglue wasn’t going to fix them this time around. Immediately, scores of people demanded to know why someone with as much cash as she has hadn’t got a new pair years ago. In fact, they clamoured, why doesn’t she have lots of new pairs, one for every day of…

The carefully photographed pictures of her cats are undoubtedly cute, the captions, typically witty, but there is much more to Fern Britton’s social media presence than meets the eye. The former Morning presenter now lives in Cornwall following the end of her 20-year marriage to TV chef Phil Vickery in January 2020. I am working out what’s next for me’ As part of the ongoing divorce settlement, Phil got to keep the house they shared in Buckinghamshire, while Fern moved permanently to the Cornish coast, a house that she admits is ‘still in chaos’. Although she has her feline friends and the odd TV and radio gig to keep her busy, including Channel 5’s My Cornwall with Fern Britton, sources worry that Fern is lonely and, at 64, is wondering…

IS THE RIFT THAWING? Has Mother’s Day sparked the beginning of the end of the rift between Prince William and Prince Harry? Sources say the warring brothers spoke for the first time in ages on a day they traditionally would always remember their late mother together. If true, this will raise hopes within the walls of the palace that the ice between them is finally thawing. It comes as Harry was widely criticised for refusing to attend Prince Philip’s memorial service while sticking with his plan to host the Invictus Games in the Netherlands towards the end of April. William is understood to have reached out to his brother, likely a showdown given what’s gone before – despite the fact Mothering Sunday is not celebrated in America until the start…

Put a spring in your step this season with flat shoes that will freshen up any outfit. It’s time to put the boots to the back of your wardrobe and give your feet a treat with Primark’s fab selection of stylish loafers. At just £8, they really are a no-brainer! The gold hardware looks super chic and the croc beige pair will go with any look, while the coloured options are perfect for spring and summer with jeans. Stock up on these fancy flats and you won’t look back. Loafers, £8, Primark…

1 Pick your polish After time, nail polish can go gloopy then start to dry out, giving you the perfect opportunity to choose a new shade for spring. Match your fingers to your toes with a pretty pop of pink, like OPI Nail Lacquer in Shorts Story, £13.90, lookfantastic.com. 2 Get multitasking Free up room in your refreshed make-up bag by investing in some multitasking products. Trinny London Lip2Cheek in LadyJ £25 trinnylondon.com works as blush and lipstick and Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer, £30, clinique.co.uk, has your complexion covered. 3 Change your mascara The bacteria build-up in old mascaras can cause eye infections and other issues, so make sure you replace yours egularly. We ove Catrice ax It Volume Length ascara, £4.99, tmylook.com. 4 Wipe down Spills and splatters…

Anger is not our prettiest emotion, but many of us experience it daily, even if it’s just tutting at people in the supermarket. And, with a Mental Health Foundation study finding that more than one in 10 people in the UK have trouble controlling their anger, it’s clearly having a significant impact. ‘Anger raises your risk of high blood pressure and heart disease,’ says former clinical psychologist Dr Helen Nightingale. 1 PEOPLE WOULD DESCRIBE YOU AS… Unpredictable Slightly guarded Easy to be around An open book 2 WHEN YOU’RE UNDER PRESSURE YOU… Take things personally Ask for help Snap Overcompensate 3 IN LIFE YOU… Overthink things Chop and change Go with the flow Go with your gut 4 WHEN YOU’RE IN A MEETING YOU… Talk the…

Do you see the Easter weekend as a dietary nightmare? It may not be as bad as you think. Some foods traditionally eaten at this time are full of nutrients – even chocolate has its health benefits – and as more than 80 million Easter eggs are sold in the UK each year, that’s just as well! Here, the experts share the benefits of our favourite Easter foods, so you can enjoy them guilt-free. Eggs Soft-boiled eggs for breakfast is an Easter tradition – and one that gives you the best start to the day. It was once thought that eating too many eggs could raise cholesterol levels, but experts now agree that you’d have to eat a lot of them for this to happen. ‘Eggs are a great source…

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Hot cross bun loaf SERVES 10 PREP 30 MINS PLUS PROVING COOK 40 MINS ✱ 5g fast-action dried yeast ✱ 200ml milk, warmed ✱ 360g plain strong white flour ✱ 45g golden caster sugar ✱ 2tsp mixed spice ✱ 45g unsalted butter, melted ✱ 1 egg, beaten ✱ 200g mixed dried fruit ✱ 3-4tbsp golden syrup For the crosses ✱ 3tbsp strong plain flour ✱ 1 egg, beaten You will need ✱ 10 x 21cm loaf tin, lined; a disposable piping bag 1 Dissolve yeast in warm milk and leave for a few mins. Sift flour into a large bowl and stir in sugar, mixed spice and 1tsp salt. Pour in milk, butter and egg, and mix. Add dried fruit and work mixture to form a dough. 2 Tip out…

1 Light it up Ensure you can use your outside space long into the evening with a selection of garden lighting. Think lanterns, fairy lights, solar solutions and strings of festoon lights to keep a corner of your garden sparkling after the sun has set. 2 Get out your paint brush Spruce up a tired wall or fence with a fresh coat of paint. Get creative with some colourful colour blocking or add a soothing, natural tone to enhance your garden’s scheme. 3 Creature comforts When giving your outside space a fresh new feel, why not treat the local wildlife too? From bird boxes to hedgehog homes and bug hotels, there’s a stylish array to choose from that will bring life to your garden, big or small. 4 Care for…

The Kardashians Disney+ Join Kris Jenner and daughters Kendall, Khloé, Kim, Kourtney and Kylie in this documentary series, which shows how the social-media savvy family run their business empires and navigate their downtime and complicated love lives. Roar Apple TV+ Nicole Kidman and Meera Syal are among the cast of this eight-part anthology series based on a collection of short stories by Cecelia Ahern. Each episode is a darkly comic tale told from the point of view of a woman at a crossroads in her life……

Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? BRITBOX Agatha Christie’s novel is brought to life in this three-part adaptation, written and directed by Hugh Laurie. Will Poulter plays vicar’s son Bobby, who teams up with Lady Derwent (Lucy Boynton) to investigate the murder of a man whose last words were, ‘Why didn’t they ask Evans?’ Jim Broadbent and Dame Emma Thompson also star as Lady Derwent’s parents, Lord and Lady Marcham. Hard Cell NETFLIX Set in a women’s prison, this six-part documentary-style comedy has been created by Catherine Tate, who also appears in various roles, including vain prison guard Marco, psychopathic inmate Big Viv and prison governor Laura Willis, who believes putting on a show will help the women’s rehabilitation. The series follows the inmates as they rehearse West Side Story, directed…