Innholdsfortegnelse for 27-Jun-2022 i Woman

‘If I can be an inspiration to young women, it was worth it’ It was the court case that kept us all on the edge of our seats, as Amber Heard and Johnny Depp faced each other over defamation and libel charges last month. And as the former couple – who split in 2016 – sued and countersued each other for millions of dollars, an unlikely star was born in the courtroom. Johnny Depp’s lawyer – 37-year-old Camille Vasquez from San Francisco – became an internet sensation during the trial for her tough cross-examination of Amber Heard. The attorney was praised by Depp fans for her unabashed questioning and extensive legal knowledge, with one fan even allegedly getting tattoos of Camille. Google searches for her name skyrocketed during the proceedings…

Scents really have the power to change your mood. They can uplift, instill confidence or simply evoke a memory. But gone are the days of just one signature scent. Just as our mindset changes daily, having a choice of fragrances to suit it – like how we select an outfit – is ideal. Scentology’s latest collection of dreamy perfumes make a wardrobe of scents an affordable reality. There are five to choose from, but we’re particularly keen on the zingy waft of the Pomelo Citrus & Neroli, and the sexy aroma of the Mandarin. Which one will you choose? Vanilla Latte & Velvet Woods Eau de Parfum, Lychee & Rose Bouquet Eau de Parfum, Orchard Fruits & Freesia Eau de Parfum, Pomelo Citrus & Neroli Eau de Parfum, Floriental Mandarin…

Love spending time outdoors and keen to ditch your gym membership to save some cash this summer? You’ll be happy to hear that your garden could provide the perfect workout space – and it won’t cost you a thing! Three hours of gardening could burn up to 700 calories, according to research by Loughborough University. What’s more, as well as helping you shed pounds and tone up, getting active in nature will give your mental health a boost too. ‘Regular gardening is not only rewarding, it can transform your physical shape too,’ says fitness trainer Jemma Thomas. ‘Most tasks in the garden burn calories, build muscle and improve bone and joint strength.’ In fact, women who garden at least once a week show higher bone-density readings than those who do…

Tuna fishcakes Tod mun pla is a classic Thai dish traditionally made with white fish fillets, but this recipe is budget-friendly and uses tinned tuna instead. SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 10 MINS * 2 x 145g tins of tuna in oil, drained * 1 medium egg, lightly beaten * 1½tbsp Thai red curry paste * 3tbsp cornflour * 1 spring onion, finely sliced * 1tbsp neutral oil, for frying TO SERVE: * Lime wedges * Sweet chilli sauce (optional) 1 Place all the ingredients apart from the oil in a mixing bowl and mash well with a fork, making sure that the curry paste is properly mixed through. 2 Take a small teaspoon worth of mixture – you can use this one to test the seasoning. Heat a…

The Pharmacist by Rachelle Atalla (£16.99, Hodder & Stoughton, HB) How far would you be willing to go to keep yourself and those you care about alive? Following a catastrophic event, pharmacist Wolfe is trapped in a spartan underground bunker along with an unknown number of carefully selected people. Daily life is restrictive and repetitive, with the residents having little to do but work, eat and sleep – while hidden away in luxurious quarters, a shadowy leader psychologically manipulates the chosen few to commit unethical acts. The twists and turns in this post-apocalyptic tale make for compulsive reading. For more books information, see goodtoknow.co.uk/books Meredith, Alone  by Claire Alexander (£14.99, Penguin, HB) Meredith Maggs hasn’t left her house for 1,214 days. She works from home, and the people she wants…

STUBBING OUT SMOKING Tobacco is the single biggest cause of preventable illness and death in England, yet almost 6 million people still smoke. How anyone other than the likes of Simon Cowell and Kate Moss can afford to light up is beyond me. But now a review for the government has come up with a plan to try and make the filthy, expensive, damaging, pointless habit obsolete. When I was a kid, you only had to be 16 to buy a packet of 10 fags down the off-licence and they didn’t cost much more than a quid. These days you need to be 18 and a packet of 20 costs anything between £9 and £16. An insane amount. The new idea, researched and presented to the government by Dr Javed…

BEWARE OF THE SPARE Let’s be honest – after the four-year-old’s adorable antics at the Jubilee, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s youngest child, Prince Louis, is now the nation’s favourite new royal. Unfazed by the attention of viewers the planet over, Prince George’s kid brother seemed to steal the show. Impatiently bouncing on grandpa Prince Charles’s knee, refusing to listen to his big sister, and the sight of him grimacing at the noisy balcony fly-past, Prince Louis melted everyone’s hearts. For royal watchers, the emergence of this little character during the four-day celebrations was the cherry on the top of an incredible weekend. But before we get too excited by the prospect of the next royal hellraiser to rise through the ranks, perhaps we should start being careful what…

Mushrooms Packed with immune-boosting vitamin D and zinc, they also have anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties too. Pick up a mushroom kit from your garden centre and they can be ready in two weeks. Chillies They contain the compound capsaicin, which is linked to boosting metabolism and reducing inflammation. The hotter the pepper, the more capsaicin. Great for windowsills (look for compact varieties). Microgreens Grow health-boosting superfoods such as kale, broccoli and spinach on your windowsill as microgreens. ‘Broccoli microgreens are thought to have up to 100 times the potency of the anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer compound sulforaphane compared to a broccoli head,’ says nutritionist Caroline Sherlock. Chard ‘An excellent source of antioxidant beta-carotene, as well as vitamin C, iron, calcium and magnesium,’ explains Caroline. Various varieties of chard are happy growing…

WANT HELP SAVING AND CUTTING YOUR HOUSEHOLD BILLS? I’m a big fan of using tech to manage your money. Try these free apps: ✱ Chip (getchip.uk): This app uses artificial intelligence to help work out how much you can ‘afford’ to save by analysing your spending. ✱ Snoop (snoop.app): Keeps an eye on your bills and lets you know if you can save money by switching providers. ✱ MoneyBox (moneyboxapp.com): This rounds up your loose change and puts it into an investment account for you. So if you spend £4.20 on lunch, 80p is shifted into savings. All the apps require you to link your bank account to them, but this is all done securely. Boiler upgrade scheme Looking to switch your boiler to an eco-friendly alternative like an eco…

Scandi Keep your decor simple with a Scandinavian-inspired scheme. Introduce subtle shades of teal, dusky pink and earthy brown in abstract patterns and prints, pairing slubby linens and cottons with other natural materials for laid-back chic. Coastal For this seaside retreat, simply add blue elements to an otherwise neutral scheme. Stay away from the usual nautical stripes in favour of sandy beige colours. Accessorise with bolder blue cushions and prints that can easily be updated. Global This look is all about texture. Style your space with woven lamps, baskets and furniture. Choose tufted furnishings with fringing, pom-poms or macramé embellishments, but stick to a monochrome palette to keep the room minimalist and conducive to sleep.…

Alex Polizzi is back on Channel 5 helping to bring some of the nation’s hotels and guest houses back from the brink in The Hotel Inspector. Here she talks about the latest series, shares her advice for novice hoteliers and reveals her top holiday tip… What can you tell us about the latest series of The Hotel Inspector? It’s been a geographically challenging series but very, very satisfying. I’ve been to Loughborough, the Isle of Wight, Bath, Combe Martin in Devon and somewhere that was very interesting to me for personal reasons. The Falcon in Whittlesey is near Peterborough, which is where my husband was born, and it was where my in-laws had their wedding reception 60 years ago! If we were to open a hotel, what advice would you…

The glow-getter If your skin needs a pick-me-up, try Boots Glow Moisturising Cream, £4, Boots. With nourishing ingredients like shea butter, plus super-hydrator glycerin, it gives skin a subtle, glowing sheen that’ll perk up your complexion – with or without make-up on top. The pollution defence Skin-harming air pollution can also be a factor in your own home. Think cooking fumes, cleaning products and even scented candles. YourGoodSkin SPF30 Anti-Oxidant Day Cream, £8, Boots, helps prevent further damage while improving skin’s health. The base Tinted moisturisers are perfect for those days where you don’t want a full face of make-up but still want to look ‘done’, moisturising and helping even out skin tones. W7 Just Tinted Natural Skin Tinted Moisturiser, £6.50, w7makeup.co.uk, has skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide…

Heading away, planning a staycation, or just having a day or two off from work? Summer is a time when many of us will try a new activity, or the kids will play in the playground, in a pool, on bikes or on skateboards – all of which mean that there may be some injuries! Everybody should know what to do in an emergency – you could save a life. Firstly, always check the area for danger, then call out for help and, if necessary, dial 999 so that help is on the way. Here’s what to do if the worst happens… ✱ BLEEDING ‘Everybody should know what to do’ If you have disposable gloves, put them on. If something is in the wound, don’t pull it out as it…

As my sister Michelle and I stood in the playground, another schoolchild came up to us and told us we were ‘black-market babies’. At six years old, I didn’t understand what they meant. But now, decades on, I know that they were exactly right. It was a little after that encounter at school in 1971 that our father Jim called Michelle, then 11, and I into the living room because he had something he wanted to tell us. While he fumbled over his words, our mum Joan stepped forward and made the announcement – we were adopted. Again, I was too young to fully understand, and apart from the fact we weren’t blood related, we were just like any other family. We lived in America, and took holidays in Dad’s…

Cool blue Create a soothing haven in your garden by choosing coastal-inspired shades of blue, which work beautifully with contemporary grey furniture and accessories, and grey-green foliage plants, such as grasses and eucalyptus. Use raised planters to display potted plants at different heights for added interest, and add a few pink-flowering geraniums for contrast. Don’t forget to include some blue lanterns or solar globe lights to make your garden glow after dark. Zesty green Furniture and accessories in lime green ones work really well in modern gardens, specially against a charcoal-coloured wall or fence. Fill borders and containers th plants that have interesting foliage or lime green flowers, h as Lady’s ntle or e ferns, r a jungle-el, and his with or soft shings with eaf prints. Citrus brights Whatever…

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Queer as Folk Starzplay Based on the British drama, this eight-part series is set in New Orleans and follows a diverse group of friends, including cocky but inexperienced Mingus (Fin Argus) and nerdy Julian (Ryan O’Connell), who has cerebral palsy. Kim Cattrall also stars. Only Murders in the Building Disney+ As the comedy drama returns for a second series, true-crime enthusiasts Mabel (Selena Gomez), Charles (Steve Martin) and Oliver (Martin Short) find themselves being accused of murder!…

BB creams, AKA ‘blemish balms’ or ‘beauty balms’ deliver skin-boosting ingredients, as well as blurring the look of any blemishes and imperfections on your face. They tend to be thicker than a CC cream but give lighter coverage – CC creams are formulated to even out the skin tone a bit like a foundation. Best for… dry skin Pixi by Petra Beauty Balm, £22 Hydrating and long-lasting, this BB cream is a firm favourite with make-up artists. Loaded with ceramides, hyaluronic acid and chamomile extract, this skin-loving formula helps hydrate, nourish and calm your complexion – all while providing ample coverage. It blends in seamlessly and (thanks to the full coverage) will stick around all day without settling into creases or dry patches. Best for… SPF protection L’Oréal Paris BB…