Innholdsfortegnelse for 23-May-2022 i Woman

Looking to lighten up your style for summer? Primark has just the accessory! These relaxed, top handle bags are available in crisp white and fresh lemon, and are the ultimate addition to any pub-garden outfit. We love the textured, pleated finish and knotted detail that makes this relaxed style look much more expensive than its £10 price tag. Team with tan sandals and gold jewellery, and watch as your summer wardrobe ups the ante in the style stakes.…

The NHS has provided free ‘at the point of access’ care for decades, but are you aware of all the free screening programmes, vaccinations and other tests you may be eligible for? Here’s a rundown of what’s available. ✱ CERVICAL SCREENING Women and people with a cervix are offered this screening between the ages of 25 and 64 every three or five years, depending on your age and where you live. It looks for infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), and has the potential to stop you developing cervical cancer. ✱ BREAST SCREENING This starts at the age of 50 and is repeated every years age of 69, although you can request a mammogram every three years after the age of 70. ✱ COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING ‘Talk to your pharmacist’ Offered…

HOW TO KEEP YOUR ENERGY BILLS LOW We’re all paying far more for energy right now. Cut down on the amount you use each day and you could save hundreds of pounds a year. Try these tips: ✱ Don’t overfill your kettle – boil only what you need. You could save an average £36 a year. If you do boil more, put the extra into a flask to keep warm for later. ✱ Limit shower time to four minutes and save an average £70 a year. ✱ Turn off the lights and save an average of £20. ✱ Switch off standby mode on appliances to save around £55 a year. ✱ Avoid the tumble dryer and save an average £60 a year. • For more tips, take a look at…

Classic chic This timeless trend sees grey, silver and pink combine for an effortlessly chic interior. A wallpapered wall (or four!) will create the perfect backdrop to layer this look upon. Introduce hints of pink in carefully chosen pieces around the room to soften the feel. Enhance a luxurious look with more indulgent textures, such as chenille, velvet and silk, as well as a thick shagpile rug to achieve a classic smart space in no time. Modern minimal A simple colour palette and chic details make this look perfect for modern and traditional homes alike. Opt for a neutral rug in a luxurious finish with a subtle pattern to set the tone for the scheme. Then update soft furnishings with on-trend line art-inspired designs. Finally, ground the look with a…

‘WAGATHA CHRISTIE’ CONTINUES Coleen Rooney, 36, has spoken out about her court case against Rebekah Vardy, 40, and despite a lengthy (and expensive) case, she insists it could all have been settled out of court. She revealed, ‘I would like to highlight at the outset that I have sought to resolve this matter amicably on various occasions.’ Adding, ‘I was seeking to be pragmatic and to consider the bigger picture in order to enable both parties to move on with our respective lives… However, the efforts I made… were all in vain.’ countdown Reports of a feud between Countdown’s Rachel Riley, 36, and Anne Robinson, 77, have been circulating for months and it seems there really was no smoke without fire. Host Anne, who leaves after just 11 months, has…

‘KATE IS THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN’ The Duchess of Cambridge’s appearance at a prestigious design awards ceremony earlier this month has cemented her place as the royal’s first fashion icon since Princess Diana. In the past year alone, we’ve seen a transformation – a coming of age – for the woman once dismissed as ‘dull’ by schoolmates. Whether attending a televised Christmas carol service or gracing the red carpet at the Bond premiere, Kate always looks every inch the jewel in the royal crown. But it’s not just the posh frocks and glitzy events that elevate Kate’s status in fashion circles. For the first time since the death of Prince William’s mother, the royals now have someone who looks incredible whatever the setting. Take, for example, the stylish ‘deep…

Feeling lethargic? It might sound counter-productive, but a workout is exactly what your body needs to replenish much-needed energy reserves. ‘A big bonus of exercise is that your body releases feel-good endorphins that will leave you revitalised and energised,’ says expert fitness coach Giles Salter from chertseyfitnessstudio.co.uk. But, don’t worry, there’s no need to head to the gym – you can reach your goals from the comfort of your own home, just be sure to put in the same level of effort. ‘Every workout should be achievable, but also challenging,’ adds Giles. ‘To keep energy levels high, don’t be afraid to push yourself, but also listen to your body and stop if you feel pain. Plus, avoid eating large meals beforehand as this will make you feel sluggish.’ If you’re…

Imagine an alcoholic, and your first thought probably isn’t a mum in her thirties on the school run. But back in 2019, I was easily getting through a bottle of wine to myself most nights. Working as a project manager while juggling my daughters’ schedules meant a stressful week was a good-enough excuse to unwind with a glass of red. But no matter how many times I’d try to put the bottle down, inevitably I’d pick it back up again. My drinking started as it does for so many people, at university. Sampling my first taste of freedom in London, parties were plentiful, and dragging myself to lectures hungover was the norm. I’d been raised in a Christian household where drinking to get drunk was frowned upon – but at…

Style ideas ✱ Help your balcony feel like a garden with lots of potted plants – real or fake will do. Try window boxes and balcony pots to pretty up tired exteriors, too. ✱ Team a muted white palette with natural wooden and jute accessories for an effortlessly chic look ✱ Soften hard flooring with the addition of an outdoor rug Style ideas ✱ Cluster plant pots together on surfaces or use hanging planters to fill the space with foliage ✱ Create a makeshift shelf for extra plant pots with a plank of wood stacked on top of some bricks ✱ Mix and match seating, with a simple rattan set paired with worn wooden furniture and vintage pieces Style ideas ✱ Treat exterior walls as you would interior ones, by…

When Silent Witness returns for its 25th series this week, the show’s original star Amanda Burton reprises the role she played from the first episode in 1996 until her departure in 2004. After 17 years away, Professor Sam Ryan calls the Lyell Centre with a plea for help that draws pathologists Dr Nikki Alexander (Emilia Fox), Jack Hodgson (David Caves) and Simone Tyler (Genesis Lynea) into a dark and dangerous world of intrigue and betrayal. Here, Amanda reveals more… Where do we find Sam at the outset? She’s very happy with her husband Jomo Mashaba (Hugh Quarshie), and they have grown a business together, but there’s a catastrophic event which puts her life in jeopardy and has a direct impact on his. You’re left wondering why Sam has chosen to…

THE CHANGING FACE OF THE OFFICE What is the actual point of Lord Alan Sugar? (Apart from pretending to fire people in colourful power clothes who have just monumentally failed at something on TV?) Just like that lovely Jacob Rees-Mogg, old Al very much subscribes to the bums-on-seats school of thought when it comes to being in the office. Hearing that accountancy firm PwC was giving its employees Friday afternoons off over summer in a bid to keep hold of staff, he was outraged. ‘This is a bloody joke,’ he fumed. ‘The lazy gits make me sick. There is no way people work as hard as when they had to turn up at a work location.’ Not only old-fashioned, but wrong. In the pandemic, millions of people, myself included, found…

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has suffered a bruising three weeks in the firing line – but are the cracks in her kingdom now beginning to show? First, arch enemy and critic-in-chief Piers Morgan was back on air to declare his first show a ‘protest against cancel culture’ – arguably a direct reference to the duchess’ alleged failed attempts to get him sacked. Then the blabbering rants of ex-president Donald Trump – Morgan’s first guest – must have gone down badly in the Sussex home. The Republican’s loud-mouth attacks continued on Meghan, but also accused her husband, Prince Harry, of being ‘whipped like no person I’ve ever seen’. Meghan may have been able to brush this off as the usual bile, but the same could not be said about the third…

Build up the bronze If the idea of full-on fake tanning fills you with fear of streaks and orange patches, try Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Drops, £16.95, Boots, instead. They come in three tan intensities – light, medium and dark. Choose whichever appeals and then simply add a few drops to your usual body lotion – the more you add the deeper the tan will be – and not only will your legs be perfectly hydrated but will start to display a subtle golden hue, too. Body base Do you want to get yo pins out but are not keen on showing off your bruises or veins Never fear, that’s where S19 Super F Body Makeup, £2 , Boots, comes in. Think of this as a gorgeously creamy foundation for…

Steak with stir-fried rice and pickled salad A tasty steak dinner that’s ready quicker than ordering a takeaway. SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 15 MINS * 200g basmati rice * ¼ white cabbage, shredded * 1 large carrot, shredded * 2tbsp rice wine vinegar * 1½tsp toasted sesame oil * 4 rump or frying steaks * 1tbsp sunflower oil, plus extra for brushing * 2 lemongrass stalks, outer layer removed, chopped * 2tbsp light soy sauce * 3 spring onions, sliced * 2 handfuls baby spinach leaves * Handful coriander leaves, chopped 1 Cook the rice according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, in a serving bowl, mix together the cabbage and carrot with the vinegar and half the sesame oil to make a salad. 2 Heat a griddle pan or…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr An issue’s about to be settled. On one hand, a contract or financial agreement could be ready to sign; on the other, a past action may finally be accounted for. For your reading ☎09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May Echoes of last November are to be heard. The total lunar eclipse (16 May) represents the end of the matter. This means it is either a time of celebration or commiseration. For your reading ☎09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun It’s unlike you to be confused, but in the event you have no idea what to do, do nothing. Once Mercury’s back on track (3 June) clarity will be regained. For your reading ☎09058 172559 CANCER 23…