Innholdsfortegnelse for 29-May-2023 i Woman

From his showbiz beginnings on CITV and larking about with Ant & Dec on Saturday Night Takeaway to hosting the likes of Catchphrase and In for a Penny, Stephen Mulhern has always brought a smile to our faces with his feel-good presenting style. But how well do we really know the bubbly magician turned TV star? We asked him to answer Woman’s 10 burning questions. 1 What do you always stock in your fridge? Chicken, butter, lettuce. I’m trying to get healthy, but I also have pulled beef, which is my guilty pleasure. I’ve got salad dressing, a couple of desserts and a big bar of chocolate. I find it amazing when people say they can’t believe I keep chocolate in the fridge – that’s just the way I like…

Combine neutral tones When she’s off-screen, Ranvir’s style is relaxed and she favours neutral tones and sporty pieces. Copy her off-duty look by teaming a pair of classic black skinny jeans and vest with a softly tailored blazer and wedges. Add a raffia bag for a low-key, but super polished, weekend outfit. Wake up your look with citrus shades Bold bright colours will boost your mood and bring a bit of spice to your wardrobe. Ranvir looks sleek and sophisticated in this orange jumpsuit paired with nude heels and minimal accessories. Add a chunky gold necklace and a leather clutch bag for a more dressy evening look. Choose a statement shirt dress Flatter your curves in a tailored shirt dress with a belt to cinch in your waist. Ranvir’s tile…

Style ideas ✱ Stick to a neutral scheme with natural-coloured furniture and accessories so your greenery can take centre stage. ✱ Invest in a sturdy parasol to give your seating area plenty of shade on sunny days. ✱ String solar festoon lights along fence panels to cast a glow over your garden come evening. Glam up your planting with a wicker basket. Style ideas ✱ Zone a larger garden into various spaces for relaxing, entertaining and cooking. ✱ Add pattern to plain patio slabs with an outdoor rug that can easily be brushed clean every few weeks. ✱ Give your garden a holiday feel by working in patterns or textures reminiscent of far-flung destinations, like this grass-style parasol. Bring a holiday vibe to your garden. Try a warm pink colour…

SOLO ZO Radio 2’s Zoe Ball is said to be ‘gutted’ after calling time on her five-year relationship with model boyfriend Michael Reed. An insider revealed, ‘In recent months Zoe has started to find him a bit demanding… they started spending a lot less time together, went away on separate holidays and drifted apart.’ The source continued, ‘It seems the relationship has finally run its course. She asked him to move out and he has done so.’ But Zoe, 52, is keeping busy, as she’ll be taking a short break from the radio to film ITV’s new theatre talent contest, Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream. Inside Holly and Phil’s FALL-OUT! They’ve dominated the headlines for weeks. But is Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield’s friendship over for good? Despite the…

Columnist SO, WHAT DOES A SLIMMED-DOWN MONARCHY LOOK LIKE? While Prince of Wales, it was often reported that King Charles wanted fewer people to carry out official duties to make the Firm more cost efficient and bring it more in line with European royals. As Princess Anne said a few weeks back on Canadian TV, since the idea was first mooted many years ago, much has changed. And we can see that in the official group coronation portrait the King chose to release to commemorate the occasion. Just one picture was released of the working royals, and if I’m being honest it did look a little fuddy-duddy and well, old. The only people under 65 were the Prince and Princess of Wales (40 and 41 respectively) and Duke and Duchess…

Style | Beauty | Health Cleanse and condition your hair in one go thanks to this multipurpose dream. The non-foaming co-wash works to deeply clean your hair at the same time as nourishing and conditioning, not only saving you money but precious time in the shower. The 97% natural formula is infused with shea butter, coconut, sweet almond and castor oil to nourish and boost hair health. It’s also suitable for all hair types, so it ticks all the important beauty boxes! Noughty 1 Hit Wonder Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner, £7.99, Boots…

No time to tan Sometimes you just need an instant tan for those last-minute summer plans or for touching up an existing tan. Rimmel Sun Shimmer Instant Tan Matte, £6.99, Boots, will come to your rescue time and time again. Simply pop the product onto a mitt or body brush and work into limbs in a circular motion. You’ll be left with a flawless, water-resistant colour for up to 24 hours! Bronzed base Packed with anti-ageing ingredients, this tinted serum works to plump, firm, and give a sun-kissed shimmer. Ideal for lacklustre complexions, Skinny Tan Notox Beauty Elixir, £22.99, Superdrug, is a must-have base, or you can use it on its own for a fresh-faced look. Simply work into your skin and you’ll soon have a gloriously bronzed face. Summer-ready…

It’s such a cliché, isn’t it? Overweight woman, who’s too big for the fairground rides. But for years, that fear is what stopped me from having fun with my two daughters, Kaitlin and Isobel. Whenever my partner, Simon, and I took the girls to fairs or theme parks, I was always the designated coat holder as they waved to me from carousels or rollercoasters. I’d tell the girls I was scared of heights and fast rides, but the truth was, I knew I was far too big to fit into the seats, so I didn’t even bother trying. I pretended that I didn’t mind, but deep down I was ashamed that my size physically stopped me from joining them. As a teenager, I had never been overweight, but in my…

ON THE SIDE Quick tomato and cucumber salad Fresh and vibrant, this straightforward and speedy-to-make salad is the perfect side dish for when you’re entertaining friends. SERVES 6PREP 10 MINS,PLUS MARINATING ✱ 2 banana shallots, chopped ✱ 1 cucumber, chopped ✱ 1 avocado, chopped ✱ Juice of 1 lemon ✱ Juice of 1 lime ✱ 1 garlic clove, crushed ✱ 1 green chilli, chopped ✱ 2cm fresh ginger, grated ✱ 1tbsp palm sugar ✱ Small bunch of coriander leaves and stalks, chopped, plus extra to serve ✱ 800g mixed tomatoes, chopped and sliced 1 In a large bowl, mix together the shallots, cucumber, avocado, lemon and lime juice, garlic, chilli, ginger, 1tsp salt, sugar and coriander. Marinate for at least 1 hr in fridge. 2 To serve, pile up…

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Esme Young and fellow judge Patrick Grant are back for a ninth series of The Great British Sewing Bee. Once again, comedian Sara Pascoe hosts as 12 amateur sewers enter the sewing room hoping to impress the judges and stitch their way to glory. Here, Esme reveals what to expect in the coming weeks… Tell us about this year’s batch of sewers… They were great. The thing I really like is how they learn from each other and they get better and better. It’s great to see how people develop over the series. They surprise themselves. What are the most testing challenges they faced during the new series? The parka was tricky last year and, this year, there was a trench coat. That was difficult because it has a lot…

Columnist THE BOOMERANG GENERATION Dreaming of exotic travels and romantic date nights at home once your kids have flown the nest? Think again. As interest rates are hiked and mortgage costs soar, one thing’s for certain – boomerang kids are not going anywhere. In fact, there’s at least 620,000 more young adults living with their parents than 10 years ago. Some go off to university but then return to the family home afterwards, saddled with tens of thousands of pounds of debt and unable to afford the expensive rental costs. So, looks like your plans to convert your daughter’s bedroom into that walk-in wardrobe you’ve always wanted will have to go on hold for now. But when will things get easier? A cost of living crisis means it’s no surprise…

We’ve hardly seen the Duchess of Sussex since she and Harry dropped their bombshell-laden Netflix series in December. Meghan, 41, was conspicuous by her absence at the coronation. Instead she was spotted hiking in Los Angeles over the weekend while her husband flew in and out of London. Other than a brief appearance at a coffee company in Santa Barbara, a video call to introduce her favoured photographer’s TED talk and a couple of date nights with Harry, she’s been largely missing from the spotlight in recent months too. In contrast, Prince Harry, 38, seems to have been courting the media everywhere he goes. Between the release of his memoir Spare in January and all its accompanying interviews and live streams, his ongoing court cases and brief appearance at the…

THE HIGHS DRAMA QUEEN 2002–2008 Amanda began her career as an actor and after appearing in sitcoms Kiss Me Kate and The Grimleys, she became a household name thanks to her role as Mia Bevan in hairdressing drama Cutting It. Amanda then led the cast of ITV’s Wild At Heart for three series (left). She stepped back from acting to concentrate on presenting, before popping up years later in Neighbours and reuniting with BGT winner Pudsey the Dog in his very own 2014 movie. BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT 2007–PRESENT Amanda is a staple of the award-winning competition show and has become one of TV’s biggest stars since appearing on its first episode in 2007. Over the years the judge, who often puts Simon Cowell in his place, has seen talented (and…

1 HOT TROPICS This textured swimsuit will be a vibrant addition to your beach or poolside attire. Add extra colour with a printed sarong or kaftan. Swimsuit, £18, sizes 8-22, George at Asda 2 WAISTED OPPORTUNITY This adjustable, versatile belt can be worn with trousers or skirts, or teamed with a maxi dress. Belt, £8.99, New Look 3 STATEMENT BLOOMS Oversized earrings are a bold and playful accessory that can add a fun touch and dress up even the plainest of outfits. Earrings, £19.99, Mango 4 LIGHT LAYER Get the designer look for less with this luxe satin bomber jacket. The perfect cover-up for those cooler evenings. Jacket, £32, sizes 8-24, Tu Clothing 5 DOUBLE DENIM To effortlessly wear this timeless…

Eat more, lose weight B efore we get stuck into this topic, a quick reminder. Three reminders, actually: 1 When we want to get into shape and lose weight, it’s actually fat we want to lose. That’s the stuff making us feel ‘meh’ about ourselves. 2 Think less about using the scales (eg, what you weigh) as a means to check your progress, instead use the fit of your clothes or a tape measure. 3 We can only lose fat if we operate in a calorie deficit. That means eating fewer calories than our body needs so that it makes up the shortfall from our fat stores (I hope you’re all chanting that, because that sentence appears quite often in this column!). But, it doesn’t mean eating crispbreads all day!…

WOMAN’S GP DR HELEN WALL ON HER TOPIC OF THE WEEK While it might be expected to have your heart ‘skip a beat’ when you’re the lead in a romcom movie, in real life the sensation of it beating hard and fast, or dipping in and out of beats, can be truly frightening. In medical terms, the sensation of a noticeable heartbeat doing any of the above is referred to as ‘palpitations’. Some of you may be reading this having experienced them yourself and wondering if you should be worried. What – if anything – is your GP likely to do? Palpitations come up commonly in my GP consultations, and mostly in women. The majority of women with palpitations are not found to have any underlying illness, but there are…

9 SIMPLE WAYS TO REFRESH YOUR SPACE 1 Curtain call Now that summer’s here, it’s time to let the sunshine in and swap your heavy curtains for lightweight voiles. These will softly filter the sunlight into your room and make the space feel light and bright. 2 Cushy number Switching up your cushions is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to give your space a lift. Look for cushions with a sophisticated vibe – think elegant stripes or botanical prints. 3 Undercover A new throw can work wonders for a tired sofa. Now the weather’s warmer, pack away your wintry fleece and chunky-knit blankets and dress your settee with a textured woven cotton. 4 On reflection Make the most of the natural daylight at…

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