Innholdsfortegnelse for 19-Jun-2023 i Woman

MATCHING MONO Lorraine and Josie are giving us Chanel vibes in chic, button-up tops. We love the black edging detail, and the fact they’ve both paired them with leather bottoms! FIFTY SHADES OF GREEN We’re loving how Lorraine and Charlene are rocking multiple hues of green in their strikingly similar outfits. Even their midi skirts have matching sparkles! But Charlene has taken the green theme one step further with her lime heels, while Lorraine opted for a metallic shoe. HOLY COW Lorraine Kelly, Josie Gibson and Susanna Reid all opted for this trendy cow-print midi dress. But while Josie and Susanna stuck to the monochrome colour palette, Lorraine chose a pale blue version. SUITS YOU, LADIES Ruth Langsford often rocks a trouser suit, but we were surprised to see Susanna,…

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Whether it’s cauliflower leaves or bread crusts, it can often feel like a lot of our fresh food ends up in the bin. And, with the cost-of-living crisis meaning that 85%* of Brits are spending less on food shopping, now is the time to get savvy with cooking habits. The good news is that those scraps you’re throwing away can not only be saved and savoured but many of them are loaded with nutrients, too. Our experts unpeel the health benefits of your kitchen leftovers and the waste-free ways you can use them. Onion and shallot layers We often peel off layers of onion with the papery outer skin, but this is where antioxidants are most concentrated. Try combining with other veg peelings (carrot, parsnip ends) to make stock. Cover…

Looking at photos of my childhood, me with my mum Andrea and dad Harry, it’s impossible to deny the striking resemblance. In her younger days, Mum looked a lot like I do now. We’d always looked alike and I’d never really questioned the fact I didn’t look much like the man who’d raised me. It was only after his death that the truth about my conception came out. ‘A message popped up – a match’ When my dad died in 2015, from a heart attack at the age of 65, I was bereft and it got me thinking about my family’s health history. I was 20, and my mum, then 53, and dad had divorced when I was just two years old. Spending every other weekend with Dad, I’d never…

Throughout my teens and 20s, I battled with my weight – and at 5ft 2in, every pound made a visible difference. At school, I thought I was overweight, although looking back I was just a bit bigger than my peers. One thing was for sure, I lacked confidence. I tried one diet plan after another but nothing worked. I was miserable in my pear-shaped body, and hated my hips and thick thighs. By the time I reached my 30s, I’d been married for seven years, but my confidence was at an all-time low. Then, in March 2005, as I moaned away as usual about my 13st size, a work colleague invited me to a kick boxercise Muay Thai class. It sounded daunting, but I was willing to try anything to…

Summer florals Prints in light hues are perfect for reviving your bedroom for the season ahead. Get the look with pretty, pastel shades in ditsy florals or larger blooms, as well as delicate leaf prints. Team these with white wooden furniture and a few warm wooden touches. Shades of midnight Make a bold statement with a dramatic scheme of blacks and blues. Geometric patterns bring a modern feel to this trend, creating lines and angles that draw the eye and add detail to each corner. Use touches of white to break up the dark colours. Soothing neutrals Try a light, neutral palette to create a calm and peaceful environment for a relaxing night’s sleep. Incorporate different luxurious textures, such as velvet, chenille, cotton and linen, in an array of warming…

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Marc Warren returns as the titular detective of Amsterdam-set crime drama Van der Valk, which is back for a third series. Once again, Commissaris Piet Van der Valk is joined by Inspector Lucienne Hassell (Maimie McCoy) and the rest of his team, and their first case in this new three-part run is the mysterious death of a free-running champion. Here, Marc reveals more… What was it like to be back in Amsterdam? I enjoy working there. It’s a beautiful place. This year, I was in a different apartment, which had 360° views on the roof. It was lovely. What can you tell us about the other episodes in the series? The second episode features a cold case from 20 years ago when Van der Valk worked in Rotterdam and it…

PETER ANDRE Singer Pete swapped rumbles in the jungle for bath time and bedtime stories, and there’s nothing he’d rather do more. The 50-year-old, who shares Junior, 18, and Princess, 15, with ex Katie Price, and has welcomed Amelia, nine, and Theo, six, with wife Emily MacDonagh, explained, ‘Being a parent is the most euphoric feeling of all. Nothing comes close.’ He has also revealed, ‘You get to live your life again through the eyes of your children.’ CHANNING TATUM On screen, he often plays tough guys, but when it comes to his daughter Everly, 10, Channing is a softie – and a dishy one at that. Speaking about their bond, the 43-year-old said, ‘When I became a single father, I had a lot of fear about connecting to Everly…

Columnist A DIFFERENT KIND OF DOCUMENTARY I hear Prince William is planning a major new fly-on-the-wall documentary by inviting TV cameras into his life. But wait! Don’t worry! This is not a Netflix tell-all whinge fest about a certain sulking brother and his truculent wife. Nor is it some ghastly reality show with the Princess of Wales pouting and grimacing for the camera (as if!). In a landmark first (for him), the future monarch has invited ITV to join him as he travels up and down the UK on a homelessness initiative. Kate is also expected to feature in a supporting role. And it’s thought it will give the public their most intimate and candid insight yet into Wills, 40, and his family. The serious and responsible TV appearances will…

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Columnist Should you ditch your mates? I have clients who, at this very minute, are working hard on their shape-up programmes. They’re doing my home weights workouts or ticking off sessions at the gym to help change their body composition. More importantly, though, what they eat is key. Lots of protein, veg, some nice complex carbs (oats, pasta, rice), but easy on the sugar and booze. Motivation is high, along with their step count. Interestingly, they tell me that this can very quickly be derailed by their friends (or, rather, ‘friends’), whose own focus on health and fitness might not match theirs. Ring any bells? Those who don’t share your dedication and who try to put you off your workout, or who declare, ‘You’ve changed!’ because you no longer get…

WOMAN’S GP DR HELEN WALL ON HER TOPIC OF THE WEEK Nothing screams ‘life begins at 40’ more than a birthday text from your GP asking you to book an ‘NHS Health Check’. My text arrived recently, forcing me to challenge my inner belief that I’m forever 17, and confront the fact that I’m actually becoming ever more at risk of serious disease. Of course, I know what an NHS Health Check entails but if like many of my patients you don’t, I can let you know what to expect – and whether it’s worth it. The NHS Health Check is a free check-up offered to all adults (who don’t already have a long-term condition, such as diabetes) in England aged 40-74 every five years. It works on the age-old…

Real life Breast cancer had always been something that I associated with older women, so when my grandad was diagnosed with the disease in 2014, I was shocked. My family then learnt it was caused by the BRCA2 gene mutation, and it was running through multiple family members, including my mum Jacqi, and tests revealed it affected me too. It put me at high risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer, but I was only 36, newly married, with dreams of having children one day. I had annual mammograms and MRI scans over the years, relief coursing through me every time I received the letter confirming I was cancer free. Every week, I checked my breasts, familiarising myself with how they felt and looked, and constantly looking out for any…

Mirror image As well as adding a stylish feature, mounting mirrors on garden walls will create an optical illusion that can double the sense of space and bounce additional light around an enclosed terrace. Colour injection Pale pink, blue and other light-coloured plants and flowers all recede into the distance, so are ideal for using on boundaries and fences to help your small garden instantly feel larger. Best of all, a small space means smaller planting costs, so it shouldn’t break the budget to add some in. Go potty No room for lawns or borders? Planted pots will liven up a yard or terrace. Cluster pots of different heights together for an eye-catching feature, moving them around (when needed) to protect plants when a frost is due. Go big or…

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Columnist TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE! Always fancied being queen of your own castle? Well, here’s some good news – there’s one for sale in the Shetlands for just £30,000. That’s less than the price of a tiny flat in one of Britain’s least desirable postcodes. But, of course, there’s a snag – the renovation bill for the 19th-century property has been estimated at £12 million. And they’re looking for a ‘philanthropic entrepreneur’ to turn it into something that will attract plenty of visitors. Last week, I was on holiday in Rhodes and we happily handed over €60 for four of us to visit an ancient citadel on the top of a hill for a couple of hours. OK, it was a little bit older – around 300 BC –…

Eamonn Holmes and Fern Britton have both had their well-documented issues with Phillip Schofield. So when they recently revealed that they’d had a catch-up, fans were quick to guess what the former This Morning hosts were talking about. Fern tweeted, ‘Unexpected calls from old mates are so lovely. Just had the loveliest catch up with @EamonnHolmes. I think we have known each other since the 80s when we were babies. Shooting the breeze.’ ‘Bet you’re both cackling over Phillip,’ one fan replied, while another said, ‘Would love to have been a fly on the wall.’ So could Eamonn and Fern be feeling a little bit smug about Phil’s fall from grace? Long-standing feuds Eamonn first publicly criticised Phillip in 2022, after his wife Ruth Langsford was reported to have filed…

From her Posh Spice days, to matching outfits with husband David, and then her overhaul as a stony-faced front-row regular, Victoria Beckham has been through many transformations over the years. But now, the star finally seems content. ‘I am comfortable with who I am, I accept how I look, I make the best of what I have,’ Victoria recently revealed, adding, ‘I feel, professionally and personally, really accomplished at 49.’ Not only do we see her smile more often, she’s happy to share snippets of her life at home in London and the Cotswolds with David, 48, as well as updates with her children, Brooklyn, 24, Romeo, 20, Cruz, 18, and 11-year-old Harper. So what exactly is Victoria’s secret to happiness? Career success Victoria’s eponymous luxury clothing brand has often…

1 PETITE PERFECT Dannii Minogue’s exclusive range at QVC is available in both petite and regular sizes. Jacket, £65.96, sizes 6-22, Dannii Minogue at qvcuk.com 2 HEAVY METAL Dress them up with a summer maxi dress, or dress down with some worn denims and a tee. Either way, we are coveting these pretty metallic strappy flats. Sandals, £45, River Island 3 WOVEN UPGRADE Nothing screams summer like a straw bag. Upgrade from a basket style by going for this stylish structured shoulder bag. Bag, £24.99, H&M 4 SUMMER TROPICS We cannot wait to get our hands on New Look’s high summer collection. Get jungle inspired with this tropical print top which also has coordinating trousers. Top, £28.99, sizes 6-18, New Look 5 KELLY BROOK STYLE…

We all strive to stay fit and flexible as we age. But the reality is that our bodies get stiffer and weaker, stamina slumps, we gain fat faster and lose muscle mass. We also might not feel as mentally sharp as we once did. The good news is that yoga can help – it’s a powerful system of postures that stretches and strengthens the entire body, beats stress and boosts brain power. What’s more, even when you’re busy it’s possible to squeeze a short yoga flow into your day. Ready to de-age your body and mind? Try this simple sequence to get the all-round benefits. YOUR 10-MINUTE MOVES This series of poses is perfect for beginners. The repeated folding and unfolding movements exercise your whole body – boosting everything…

‘I WAS LETTING PSORIASIS DICTATE MY LIFE’ Holly Dillon, 33, founder of the Get Your Skin Out campaign, lives in south-west London. Standing in the shower, I run my fingers over the scaly, red patches on my arms. I’m covered in them, from head to toe. Each one is unique, they all make up who I am, and after years of trying topical lotions and different treatments to reduce it, I decided it was time to embrace it. I was 14 years old when I went to the doctor, showing him a patch of dry, red skin on my chin. My mum wasn’t sure what it was, maybe a spot, so we were thrown when I was diagnosed with guttate psoriasis – a chronic autoimmune condition that was causing small…

Potato, pea and pesto frittata Tinned potatoes and a jar of pesto make this a flavoursome and convenient one-pan meal. SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 15 MINS ✱ 1tbsp olive oil✱ 1 onion, thinly sliced✱ 8 medium free-range eggs, beaten✱ 100g Parmesan cheese, grated✱ 3tbsp basil pesto✱ 1 can potatoes (265g drained weight), drained and quartered✱ 100g frozen peas, defrosted✱ Mixed leaves, to serve 1 Heat the grill to high. Heat the oil in an ovenproof frying pan, and cook the onion on a medium heat for 7 mins until soft. 2 Mix the eggs with half of the Parmesan and all the pesto, then season. Add the potatoes and peas to the frying pan with the onion, spreading it all out evenly, then pour over the egg mixture…