Innholdsfortegnelse for 29-Apr-2024 i Woman

Harry Styles With good looks, amazing vocals and a killer body, it’s no wonder that singer Harry, 30, has become a global success and one of England’s hottest exports. Robbie Williams With that body, it looks like Robbie, 50, was crafted by angels! Anthony Joshua It’s not just in the ring that boxer Anthony impresses. The 34-year-old can fight our corner any day! Jamie Redknapp Phwoar! We’d jump at the chance to go paddling with the 50-year-old former footballer. David Beckham We’d be more than happy to see just what 48-year-old Golden Balls is capable of! Idris Elba OK, so he’s no longer in the running to play Bond, but 51-year-old Idris still leaves us shaken! Peter Andre He may be a father of five, but there’s no dad bod…

Getting steamy with your other half can bring big benefits, such as increasing your immunity, lowering stress and blood pressure, and improving heart health. It can also help turn back the clock, as sex stimulates the release of oestrogen and testosterone – boosting collagen and preventing hair loss. But what happens when you’ve no time to get in the mood, let alone have sex? Here’s how to feel sexy in less than a minute! Quick spritz Fragrances can have a big effect on your emotions, says Lush product perfumer Emma Dick. When you breathe in a scent, it arouses the limbic system (the brain’s emotional control centre). Want to feel sexier? Try upbeat, zesty notes like sharp orange, lemon and grapefruit or black pepper and coffee. Hibiscus is also great…

Turkey meatballs We’ve swapped the usual beef for a mix of low-fat turkey and fibre-rich lentils in these better-for-you meaty mouthfuls. SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 15 MINS ✱ 2tbsp olive oil, for cooking✱ ½ onion, sliced✱ 100ml white wine✱ 250g roasted red peppers in a jar, roughly torn into chunks✱ 400ml jar passata✱ Wholewheat pasta or salad, to serve For the meatballs:✱ 500g turkey thigh mince (8% fat)✱ 260g tin lentils in water, drained and rinsed✱ 25g bunch basil, finely chopped, a few leaves reserved to garnish✱ 2 garlic cloves, crushed✱ ½tbsp fennel seeds✱ ½ onion, finely chopped 1 Mix the meatball ingredients with ½tsp fine sea salt. Shape into 16 x 5cm balls. 2 Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Once hot, add the…

HANNAH FOR STRICTLY? It may be months away but the 22nd series of Strictly Come Dancing is already sparking excitement, with whispers about contestants rife. Now it seems Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham could be one of the stars set to appear. A source revealed the actor, 49, is a favourite with BBC bosses. ‘Hannah would be an incredible signing for Strictly this year and so far things are looking very positive,’ they revealed. ‘She loves the show – she has heard so much about it from Anton [Du Beke] and [his wife] Hannah, as she is a close friend to both.’ The insider added, ‘[She] is keen to do it. It’s just a question of whether or not it’s possible to fit it into her schedule – obviously it’s a…

Style | Beauty | Health Spring brings many wonderful things and the reintroduction of delicate pastel make-up shades is one of them. Embrace sweet candy-inspired hues with some of the high street’s most gorgeous make-up offerings. Switch out your dark nail shades for a baby blue or a sunshine yellow or even try out a colourful eyeliner in place of classic black. These pretty pastel pickings will give your make-up a fabulous spring update. 3INA The No-Rules Stick 423, £15, Superdrug; PS… Mini Quick Dry Nail Polish, 60p, Primark; Nails Inc Plant Power Vegan Nail Polish in Planet Perfect, £9, nailsinc.com; Lacura Sweet Liquid Blusher, £3.99, Aldi; Palette London Nail Paint in Blue Macaron, £8, palettelondon.com; Catrice Cosmetics Melt & Shine Juicy Tinted Lip Balm, £4.49, justmylook.com; E.l.f. Squeeze Me…

Health and wellbeing Stop itchy skin ruining spring Warmer weather bringing misery instead of joy? Here’s how to ease scratching – fast… Been feeling uncomfortable recently? A combination of changing weather and rising pollen counts can leave many of us with an itch we can’t help but scratch (with or without a rash to match). Most people don’t think of their skin as an organ, but it’s actually the largest one in the body and has a very challenging job – protecting us from trauma, infection and UV light. Skin also helps to regulate our temperature, which means it’s important we keep it hydrated and conditioned to prevent it from drying out, cracking and becoming irritated or infected. SEASON OF DISCONTENT An increase of allergens in the air, such as…

Save £££ on your energy bills While the latest energy price cap saw energy prices fall by 12.3% (£238 annually) for a typical household from April, we’re all still facing higher bills. Start making smarter choices with your appliances by picking more energy-efficient products – and take them off standby mode, too. You could slash hundreds off your bill over the year. CHOOSING APPLIANCES When it comes to replacing old appliances, do your homework online to find the most competitive prices, and research ways to cut your energy consumption. Check the energy label of washing machines. An A-rated one could save you £111 a year compared to a D-rated one, according to the Energy Saving Trust. Fan-assisted ovens are more energy efficient, while electrical hobs cost less to run than…

ASDA Create a serene scheme in your bedroom with a soothing pink palette. Think grownup dusty shades and combine them with soft sage, off-white and cream for a look that’s elegant and classic. SAINSBURY’S Combine natural materials, such as wood, cotton and glass, with a restful green colour palette for a contemporary country look that’s relaxed and welcoming. MORRISONS Take your inspiration from wild flowers in the late spring sunshine with a joyful palette of warming yellow ochre and cornflower blue. Choose floral china that’s perfect for adding a burst of colour to a dresser. M&S Get set for al fresco entertaining with playful tableware and accessories inspired by lazy days at the beach. Mix and match citrus brights with nautical blues, plus a side of whimsy in the shape…

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Her on-air ensembles have raised eyebrows, as well as hundreds of Ofcom complaints, over the years. But Amanda, 53, has no intention of covering up. Maintaining her ‘no holden back’ attitude, the TV star remains unbothered by any backlash about her racy outfits. Claiming that family friendly show Britain’s Got Talent is ‘the perfect opportunity to take risks,’ Amanda said, ‘It’s all quite laughable, but it’s all everyone seems to talk about,’ before confidently adding, ‘I will not be covered up.’ Ahead of a new season full of leather, latex and low-cut necklines, Woman looks back at the clothes that have given rise to the most complaints… SHEER! She may have previously admitted to being ‘terrified’ of spiders, but that didn’t stop Amanda from donning this gown. In 2019, the…

When his father was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, an emotional Duke of Sussex jumped straight on a plane to see the King. And when the Princess of Wales announced last month that she too was undergoing cancer treatment, Harry privately contacted both her and his brother, Prince William, in what was widely seen as a welcome thawing of fraternal relations. Such devastating health scares can often change priorities and shift perspectives. After everything that’s been said and done, could this possibly bring the two warring brothers back together? Next month, Harry is due in London for a service on 8 May at St Paul’s Cathedral, marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. The duke, 39, is due to speak and according to sources the Duchess of Sussex,…

Columnist WANT TO SEE BEHIND THE CASTLE GATES? It’s an interesting development that King Charles has increased public access to Buckingham Palace and opened up Balmoral Castle for the first time. Clearly his experience of running the multimillion pound Duchy of Cornwall for so long has enabled him to see how these palaces may start to pay for themselves. This summer, small groups will pay £100 a head to see inside the late Queen’s favourite home and ‘happy place’ in the Scottish highlands. Balmoral is a personal home of the monarch (unlike Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle, which are held in trust for the nation) and so the King has to foot the running costs himself. He already has his own personal Scottish home (Birkhall) and only uses Balmoral in…

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‘I HAD TO STOP RUNNING FROM DAD’S DEATH’ Tess Cope, 61, is a transformation specialist helping leaders harness their potential through systemic coaching. She lives in Cambridgeshire with her husband Gary. In Irish culture, family is everything. As a little girl in Northern Ireland in the 1960s, birthdays and Christmases were spent in a sea of uncles, aunts and cousins, and our house was always busy and full of laughter. It was just as well – by the end of the decade, the streets beyond our front door became fraught with danger. Reaching my teens, the trauma of the Northern Ireland conflict was just part of daily life, from frequent stop-and-searches on the way home from school, to frenzied escapes from buildings as bombs detonated. What happened to my country…

Nothing says ‘Welcome home’ like a bright and airy hallway, complete with perfectly positioned coat hooks and a gallery wall of family photos. The reality is often more like a dark, narrow passage, with too many doorways and a pile of shoes. If this is what greets you every time you walk through the door, don’t worry. Here’s our five-step guide to help you turn the dingiest of hallways into a welcoming entrance. 1 Pick your palette Hallways can handle strong colours and patterns, as you don’t linger here. Be as adventurous as you like, but do assess your wall heights. If you have two storeys, it may be better to paint up high and get your wallpaper hit on the ground floor. To avoid nasty surprises, estimate the area…

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Jamie Oliver celebrates the joys of seasonal produce in four-part series Jamie Cooks Spring, which features easy-peasy recipes using fresh ingredients that are in season. It’s part of a year-long series that will also see him cooking the best of what’s on offer in summer, autumn and winter. Here, he reveals more… Why did you want to make Jamie Cooks? I want to inspire more people to embrace the beauty of seasonal cooking. Eating seasonally is not only better for the planet, it’s also a great way to get more of the good stuff into your diet, and to keep costs down in the kitchen. Ultimately, it’s about giving viewers lots of ideas for transforming seasonal produce into the most delicious dishes, and the confidence to have a go at…

Columnist WOULD YOU GO ON HOLIDAY WITHOUT YOUR KIDS? I remember those first few weeks of motherhood, vividly. There was joy, yes. But there was also a feeling I wasn’t prepared for: and that was grief for my old life. It wasn’t just me who felt it. My husband also wondered if we’d ever sleep again, ever eat a meal uninterrupted, ever feel like our old selves. Our relationship became largely about the division of chores and responsibilities. Not exactly sexy! Holidays also brought little respite. Trying to juggle naps, feeds and nappy changes around flights and security was almost enough to put me off going away altogether. Who hasn’t seen parents at the airport trying to manage buggies, Trunki bags, toddlers and babies and wondered if it’s worth all…