Innholdsfortegnelse for 13-May-2024 i Woman

1978 Fresh-faced Aged 20, a youthful and au naturel Madonna Louise dropped out of college and left life as she knew it behind, moving from Michigan to New York to study dance. Little did she know she’d later become the ‘Queen of Pop’. 1985 Becoming Madonna By the mid-80s, Madge had several hit songs under her belt thanks to the release of her second album, Like a Virgin. Moving away from her fresh-faced image, Madonna became a fashion icon with voluminous blonde hair, bold red lips and smoky eyes. 1990 Sex sells The now-infamous Jean Paul Gaultier cone-bra corset saw Madonna revamp herself and take on a sexier image. And a scraped-back high ponytail paired with defined brows gave the star, who by this time was in her 30s, a…

POCKET-FRONT BAGS Organised fashion fans can rejoice, as one of this season’s hottest bag trends is a shoulder-slinger covered with extra pockets, zips and pouches to keep your essentials in order. Great with leggings, but they’ll also add an edge to a floaty dress. RAINBOW RIMS Bring some fun to your look with a playful pair of sunglasses in a cheery wash of pink, yellow or green. Match your bright frames to the rest of your ensemble like Ashley, or create a clash with shades in the opposite colour to your outfit. MODERN MULES The mule has been a massive hit over the last few summers and the simple slip-on looks set to stick around. An embellished or pastel-toned pair will feel pretty with a silky skirt, while a heavier…

Feeling low and lost your motivation? Working out might be the last thing you want to do when you’re down, but a blast of movement could be just what you need to feel lighter and brighter. ‘The link between exercise and mental health is huge,’ says Woman’s fitness expert Annie Deadman. ‘The charity Mind (mind.org.uk) states that there is solid evidence to show that people who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer from depression and stress.’ Ready to get moving? Try Annie’s routine to give your body and mind a boost. Your happy workout starts here These exercises use both upper and lower body muscle groups, says Annie. ‘So, as well as valuable strength training, your heart has to pump blood in both directions, which will boost your cardiovascular…

Get the look ✱ Introducing gold hardware and accessories instantly adds a touch of opulence and sophistication. ✱ Display your bath products in elegant containers or trays to achieve a curated aesthetic. Additionally, bath racks serve as excellent storage solutions for keeping essentials within reach. ✱ Introduce greenery and natural elements such as potted plants, fresh flowers or wooden accessories to bring life and freshness to the space. Plants also contribute to better air quality. Get the look ✱ Opt for elegant fixtures. Invest in high-end-looking hardware such as taps, showerheads and towel racks made of materials like polished chrome, brushed nickel or brass. ✱ Consider installing a spacious walk-in shower with features like a rainfall shower head. Use frameless glass doors to create an open and airy feel. ✱…

Claudia’s baby confession Presenter, style-icon, owner of an impeccable fringe – there are many titles Claudia Winkleman holds but there is one very important one missing from that list: grandmother. In a new interview for the return of her show, The Piano, the Strictly host admitted she was broody. When reminded of a time that she got excited after seeing a baby, Claudia recalled, ‘My ovaries just clacked!’ To which singer Mika, who judges on the C4 reality show, said, ‘Did she really say that? She does get very excited around babies,’ later revealing that he calls her ‘the babysitter’. And while another baby doesn’t seem to be on the cards for the mum-of-three, she has previously admitted, ‘I’d like another baby but my husband has banned me from having…

KATE IS BACK BEHIND THE CAMERA – BUT IT NEARLY DIDN’T HAPPEN It was great to see that the Princess of Wales is feeling well enough, and confident enough, to get back behind the camera to take a new picture of gorgeous Prince Louis for his sixth birthday. It has now become a 10-year-old tradition of the princess taking photographs of her own children and sharing them with the world, as a way of thanking people for their good wishes and maintaining control and privacy for her children. But given the last couple of months, this new image was by no means a given. In fact, up until only a couple of days before Louis’ birthday on 23 April, St George’s Day, Prince William and Kate had decided not to…

Style | Beauty | Health We all ensure our faces and limbs are coated in SPF when the sun shines but our lips are often neglected. Prone to sunburn, the skin on your lips is much thinner than on your body so it also needs SPF. Providing a gorgeous sheer colour, SPF50 protection and packed with nourishing skincare ingredients, this new lip balm does it all. Pop in your bag and top up throughout the day to ensure lips look their best, while also being protected from the sun. Hello Sunday Tinted Lip Balm SPF50, £10, Boots…

1 Contour in definition Contouring is a quick and easy way to add extra definition to your jawline. Apply a matte powder or cream bronzer that’s a few shades darker than your natural skin tone just under your jawline, making sure to blend it in so you don’t end up with an obvious line. It will instantly create the illusion of shadow below which makes everything above look tighter and firmer. We love Refy Cream Bronzer, £18, refybeauty.com and L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24h Longwear Soft Matte Bronzer, £12.99, Boots. 2 Use peptides Skincare alone isn’t going to reduce double chins however, by using products rich in peptides, which help stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, you can help firm up areas that are starting to sag. Step in Prai…

Heading out to soak up the sunshine and stopping off to buy finger foods? While those ‘picky’ favourites might be small, you can nibble your way through a day’s worth of calories in one sitting. ‘We eat a whopping 75% more when faced with more than three varieties of food, as every new flavour and texture stimulates the appetite,’ says healthy eating therapist Marisa Peer*. But don’t panic, try our simple swaps instead. Tempting bites SWAP Scotch egg (1 = 265 calories) FOR Large hard-boiled egg (1 = 78 calories) SAVE 187 CALS Lighter pastry SWAP Mini pork sausage rolls (2 = 182 calories) FOR Quorn veggie cocktail sausages (2 = 67 calories) SAVE 115 CALS Get dipping SWAP Mayonnaise (1tbsp = 102 calories) FOR Reduced-fat houmous (1tbsp = 25…

When Victoria Roscow gave birth to a healthy son, she and her husband were overjoyed. On the face of it, they are just like any other happy family. But when Victoria, now 29, was nine weeks pregnant, a blood test carried out as part of routine prenatal care led to a shattering and utterly unexpected discovery. She was HIV positive. Astonishingly, her husband Brad, 30, remains negative. And their baby boy is also negative, thanks to antiretroviral drugs Victoria took during her pregnancy. For Victoria, a graduate who is now a digital marketing executive, her life changed in a heartbeat. ‘The first thought I had was, “I’m going to die,”’ she said. ‘I felt sure it was a death sentence. That I would either have to abort the pregnancy or…

Healthy one-dish dinners that make veggies the star Tomato and feta pasta Easy, fast and unbelievably tasty, this is bung-it-in-the-oven cooking at its best. SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 30 MINS ✱ 600g cherry tomatoes✱ 120ml olive oil✱ 200g feta✱ 1 garlic bulb, cut in half horizontally✱ 400g dried pasta✱ Basil leaves, to serve You will need: ✱ 20x30cm ovenproof dish 1 Heat the oven to 180C Fan/Gas 6. Put the tomatoes in an ovenproof dish, pour in half the olive oil and stir to combine. Nestle the block of feta and the garlic halves in the centre of the tomatoes and pour over the remaining oil. Season well with black pepper and bake for 30 mins. 2 Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil…

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Vinette Robinson has starred in TV dramas including Waterloo Road and Sherlock, but she’s probably best known for playing stressed restaurant chef Carly in the one-off 2022 film Boiling Point and its spin-off series, which aired on BBC1 last year. Now she’s starring in six-part thriller The Gathering, which begins with local teenager Kelly (Eva Morgan) being attacked at a rave in Merseyside, and explores what happened from the perspectives of other teens and their families. Here, Vinette reveals more… How would you describe The Gathering? It’s a thriller, a classic whodunnit, but it’s essentially about parent-child relationships and the things we do for our children. It’s also about class, opportunities and privileges. Who do you play? Natalie, whose daughter, Jessica (Sadie Soverall), is an elite gymnast who has been…

Columnist TIME TO TREAT STALKING WITH THE SERIOUSNESS THAT IT DESERVES Hearing from my best friend, a doctor, that one of her patients had become infatuated with her, I wasn’t at all surprised. She has always had an army of male admirers ever since I’ve known her. But she insisted this one was different. Over the next few months this loner honed in on my pretty, kind and clever friend. Showing up repeatedly at her workplace, often leaving her paralysed with fear. In the dead of winter, after work, her stalker would be waiting for her in the dark. He’d have gifts for her kids. How did he know she had children? He’d been following her home. What was he capable of? She would go to bed shaking and wake…

Despite not being partnered together on Strictly Come Dancing, professional dancer Gorka Marquez, 33, and former Hollyoaks star, Gemma Atkinson, 39, fell in love after meeting on the BBC show in 2017. And since then, they’ve invited fans along throughout pretty much every step of their relationship. Ahead of the return of their reality series, Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens, the couple chat to Woman. Here, they reveal why they’re in no rush to get married, the truth behind the ‘Strictly curse’ and why after welcoming daughter Mia, four, and son Thiago, ten months, their family is complete. Congratulations on the return of your TV show. Gemma: Thanks. When they came to us and said, ‘We want a second series with six episodes,’ we were like, ‘Oh my…

1 POSH PICK Exciting news! Victoria Beckham has created a capsule collection with Mango. Blazer, £180, sizes xs-xl, Victoria Beckham x Mango 2 MUST-HAVE PUMPS Ballet pumps are back and this shiny pair will add a dose of glamour to any look. Part of the Rita Ora collection, offset the daintiness by teaming with sleek tailoring, such as a blazer and tapered trousers. Shoes, £12, Rita Ora at Primark 3 EARRINGS THAT WOW The delicate beading and tassel details keep these feeling fun – perfect for slipping into your suitcase. Pair with a white linen shirt and let the punchy colour pop. Earrings, £16, Accessorize 4 FLATTERING FIT With warmer weather on the horizon, swap a classic blazer for this sleeveless style. In a zingy green hue, the deep neckline…

How to tell if you’re hydrated Our body is made up of 60% water. Our blood is 90% water and even our bones are 20%. So, as well as all the nutritious carbs, protein and fat that I nag you to nourish your body with, you need also to think about your fluid intake. A good level of hydration (anything upwards of two litres per day) keeps our digestion and other metabolic processes ticking over nicely, lubricates joints and helps the skin stay in good condition. If we’re even a little bit dehydrated, we become tired, the heart rate rises and our blood pressure drops – although this can be rectified pretty much immediately simply by drinking some water. However, for older people who may be less active and not…

What your GP really thinks about Doctor Google Looking online for medical insights and advice can be both a help and a hindrance It’s now so common for my patients to have first Googled their symptoms and likely diagnosis by the time I see them as a GP, that I routinely ask what they’ve found. It’s great that we have so much health information freely available, but the flip side to this is that diseases are rarely simple and information online can (and does often) lead to inaccurate assumptions and either under- or over self-diagnosis. If you Google symptoms of runny nose, cough and breathlessness you’ll come up with what we would call a ‘differential diagnosis’, meaning a list of possibilities. These would include a cold, seasonal allergies, the flu,…

Could you be due a payout? You may not have heard about the mis-sold car loans scandal, but it’s worth looking into. Thanks to an ongoing investigation into unfair commission costs, if you bought a vehicle using a car finance arrangement before 2021, you could be owed thousands in compensation. WHAT IS THE SCANDAL? The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been reviewing discretionary commission arrangements (DCAs). This was banned in January 2021 when it was thought that it created an incentive for brokers to increase interest rates on car loans. Around 40% of car finance deals included DCAs, leading the FCA to investigate several firms after concerns that customers may have been overcharged. The probe is due to be completed in September. WHO IS AFFECTED? YOU MAY GET COMPENSATION IF:…

DO THE MATHS… Play with texture Mix different tactile pieces to pep up even the most simple of spaces. Fuzzy throws and textured cushions will up the snuggle-factor to a Sunday lie-in, and try a woven rug in similar shades to pull your decor together. Add some touchy-feely fun to your space with these hero buys… Create some calm Soft beige tones will give your boudoir a relaxed feel. Match key pieces to your walls and add mirrors to create a light and airy vibe. Add natural touches Bring the outdoors in with classic pieces in unexpected textures like wood and paper and fill your shelves with fresh (or faux!) greenery. Brighten up your bedside Create a little area to spark some joy next to your bed by incorporating pretty…

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