Innholdsfortegnelse for Vol. 1352 i HELLO! magazine

Sports-loving Prince Harry was at the top of his game as he tackled his latest official engagement – joining youngsters in a mini-tournament on the rugby pitch. The 30-year-old royal not only demonstrated his union skills – he is a keen player and supporter of the sport – but also his easy way with children as he took part in games at Eccles Rugby Football Club in Greater Manchester. Running around the pitch, passing the ball and shouting words of praise to his young teammates, he smiled and laughed throughout the afternoon. He even packed down in a scrum with trainee rugby coaches as fans cheered him from the sidelines. The Prince, who arrived on the pitch ready for action in rugby boots and tracksuit bottoms, was visiting the club…

There was a time when people looked forward to receiving a telegram from the Queen. Now the monarch has gone digital and entered the Twittersphere, sending her first tweet (above) with a little help from staff at the London Science Museum. At the attraction to open its Information Age Galleries, the Queen – already acquainted with modern selfies after being snapped in Belfast in June (below right) – sent her message by touching the screen of a pre-primed tablet (left). “It is a pleasure to open the Information Age exhibition today at the @ScienceMuseum and I hope people will enjoy visiting,” read the message, which was signed: “Elizabeth R” as she gave the royal post her stamp of approval. After appearing on the @BritishMonarchy Twitter account, the message was then…

With money no object, Paris Hilton certainly didn’t need to ask: “How much is that doggy in the window?” when she spent a reported $13,000 (£8,000) to buy her new Pomeranian pet Prince Hilton. Paris bought the little pup in September and has rarely been seen without him. Out for a dog-day afternoon stroll in New York last week, the 33-year-old made sure they were both perfectly co-ordinated. While Paris led the way in a neon two-piece from next spring’s Moschino collection complete with bag, puppy Prince was dressed to match. Ever the wag, Paris has also given Prince, who was previously known as Mr Amazing, his own Instagram account and he regularly posts updates on his outings and outfits. As for Paris, she has remained dogged in her determination…

He once swore he’d never marry for a second time but George Clooney is enjoying wedded bliss so much, he celebrated it all over again. The actor and his lawyer wife Amal (both right) reportedly enjoyed a post-wedding party at the weekend in Buckinghamshire. After being in New York to promote his new film Tomorrowland , George, 53, was spotted at Heathrow at the end of last week (left), making a low-key appearance in jeans and hoodie ahead of the party, believed to have been held at the grade II-listed Danesfield House Hotel in Marlow-On-Thames (below). A white marquee had been erected near the spa hotel, which is set in 63 acres and lies a few miles from Sonning House, which the newlyweds have reportedly bought to be their new…

It takes a lot to upstage wonder woman Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, but the X Factor judge had to pull out all the stops at BBC Radio One’s Teen Choice Awards. The I Don’t Care star looked stunning in a Grecian-style Akris dress alongside DJ Greg James, who was dressed as the fictional warrior princess of the Amazons (left). Greg wasn’t the only one promoting girl power. Singer Rita Ora resurrected memories of the Spice Girls in a Jean Paul Gaultier mini as she joined host Nick Grimshaw on stage (above right). “It was amazing,” tweeted Rita. “BBC radio 1 thank you for having me again!” Keeping with the fashion theme purrrfectly was US singer Ariana Grande, a true catwoman as she rocked the stage wearing kitten ears (right). The event was…

Swaddled snugly in a blanket, a contented smile forms on the delicate rosebud lips of former JLS star JB Gill’s sleeping baby son at the sound of his dad’s voice. “I used to read to him a lot before he was born,” says JB, chuckling at the infant’s appreciative gurgle as he lifts him into his arms. “Right from the start he’s known the sound of my voice and seems comforted by it.” Angelic one-month-old Ace Jeremiah, JB’s first child with his dancer wife Chloe, isn’t just well-read, either. “I retuned the radio in Chloe’s car to a classical music station when she was pregnant because it apparently stimulates the baby’s brain,” says JB. “Every time she tried to switch it back, I’d say, ‘Babe, come on, it’s about the…

Sports stars become first-time fathers Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic (left) and Olympic long jump gold medallist Greg Rutherford (right) both became first-time fathers last week. World No. 1 Novak and wife Jelena welcomed baby boy Stefan and the tennis ace confirmed the happy news on Twitter. “Stefan, our baby angel was born! I am so proud of my beautiful wife Jelena! Thank you so much for your love and support. We love you all!!!” he tweeted. Serbian Novak, 27, will now spend a few days at home with his family before heading to Paris this week for a tournament and then to London for the season-ending ATP tour finals next month. Greg, 27, and girlfriend Susie Verrill are also celebrating the arrival of their first child, a boy named Milo.…

When Renee Zellweger, 45, arrived for the Elle Women in Hollywood Awards in LA (above), speculation about her “different” visage overshadowed the reason she’d attended the gala – to introduce her British pal and honoree, Doctor Who’s Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Renee faced the gossip head-on, chalking up the change to ageing (she’s seen left in 2011) and healthy living. “I’m glad folks think I look different!” she told People. “I’m living a different, happy, more fulfilling life, and I’m thrilled that perhaps it shows.”…

If the Duchess of Cambridge looked particularly radiant as she made her comeback to the spotlight last week, it might have been because she was secretly celebrating a wonderful coincidence. Her second baby with her husband the Duke looks likely to be born around the time of the couple’s fourth wedding anniversary, on 29 April next year. Less than a week after she had her 12-week scan – and the day after the Palace confirmed that Prince William and Kate were expecting their baby in April – the Duchess made a dazzling return to work, after an absence from public engagements of 11 weeks. She did so with great style, attending three engagements in the same week, all in standout new outfits. After many weeks of suffering from the pregnancy…

A PEAK OF EXCITEMENT Swiss outdoor clothing company Mammut have been roping photographer Robert Bösch into snapping a series of death-defying stunts for their advertising campaigns. Their latest pays tribute to the first ascent of the Matterhorn 150 years ago, by British Alpine enthusiast Edward Whymper, a team of climbers retracing his footsteps with flares that were lit just before dawn (below). PRIDE OF PLACE Combining purrfect technique with skilful storytelling, The Last Great Picture by American Michael ‘Nick’ Nichols (above) captures female lions at rest with their cubs in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. The snap earned him the 2014 Wildlife Photographer of the Year award, presented to him last week at London’s Natural History Museum by the Duchess of Cambridge. Also among the winners was…

ART OUT OF AFRICA Big names in the London art world, including artist and Oscar-winner Steve McQueen, were on show at the Café Royal for a dinner honouring those exhibiting at this year’s 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair. Hosts Congolese art collector Sindika Dokolo and fêted tailor Ozwald Boateng, whose parents emigrated from Ghana in the 1950s, mingled with guests including 12 Years a Slave actress Lupita Nyong’o, supermodel Alek Wek and film director Mike Figgis. PARTY IS ONE FOR THE BOOKS Exclusive members’ club Mark’s in the heart of London’s Mayfair hosted a cocktail party to mark the publication of Lord Bell’s memoir Right or Wrong . The book covers the advertising and PR executive’s illustrious career, from managing Margaret Thatcher’s three successful general election campaigns and his dealings…

Miranda Kerr was embracing the winter floral trend as she touched down at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport earlier this month. The Australian supermodel turned to flower power for her arrival, sporting a silk rose-print jumpsuit that both elongated and flattered her slender silhouette. A Balmain quilted leather biker jacket added a tougher note to the feminine design while black stilettos and a burgundy tote finished off a blooming lovely look.…

For reality TV star turned designer and model Millie Mackintosh, this year’s TV Baftas provided the opportunity to try a dramatic new look. With her deep-plum lips, dramatic dark brows and glowing skin, it was a real change of direction for Millie. “She is usually all nude lip and smoky eye, but her golden Julien Macdonald dress was perfect for an on-trend catwalk look,” says make-up artist Olivia Newman-Young. Here’s how she turned Millie into a sultry sensation. Skin sheen “I began with Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Moonstone, £33 (5), from Space NK,” says Olivia. “It gives skin a gorgeous sheen that radiates light. I applied Giorgio Armani Designer Life Foundation in Shade 5.5, £41 (7). This gives more coverage but looks seamless under the camera flashes. Then a…

Some people spend hundreds of pounds on detailed medical checks, assessments and tests, but by focusing on just four essential measurements, you can make a real difference to your long-term health. And the best news? The “big four” are surprisingly easy – and free – to keep track of. WAIST MEASUREMENT Knowing what your waist measures is not just about being able to buy better-fitting jeans; it is an essential health check, too. In fact, according to the British Heart Foundation, when it comes to calculating your risk of heart disease this basic measurement could be as essential as your BMI (Body Mass Index). To get an accurate figure you will need to measure around your body, midway between the top of your hip bones and the bottom of your…

She may be only 24, but Kristen Stewart already has the stellar CV of a Hollywood actress twice her age. After making her name in hit tween saga Twilight , she has since landed more grown-up roles. In the forthcoming Clouds of Sils Maria she plays the anxious personal assistant to an ageing actress played by Juliette Binoche, and in Still Alice she plays a daughter dealing with her mother’s early-onset Alzheimer’s. Kristen’s personal life has also taken a new direction following her split from her Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson. She is now being linked to actor Nicholas Hoult. Kristen, given your own celebrity status, what perspective did you bring to your role in Clouds of Sils Maria ? My character gets to say lines that are…

Jessica Michibata was treated to an early birthday present last week when her Formula 1 fiancé Jenson Button whisked her away for a romantic break. The Japanese model and her groom-to-be raced into the ocean while staying in a luxury resort in Maui, Hawaii, during a rare gap in Jenson’s schedule. The 34-year-old racing driver and his future bride looked more in love than ever as they cooled off in the waves. Later, the sporty couple – both have taken part in triathlons – put in some serious swimming, proving that they take their fitness regimes seriously, even on holiday. But it was soon time to relax on their sunloungers and soak up the Pacific sunshine. Jessica turned 30 on the holiday, tweeting a picture of a beautiful flower with…

She may be single, but Jennifer Lopez is in no rush to find love. In fact, the multi-talented singer, actress and businesswoman is more than happy to spend time on the role she loves most – being mum to her six-year-old twins Max and Emme. Just recently the threesome were spotted having fun at Mr Bones Pumpkin Patch play park and petting zoo in Los Angeles – a rare treat for the working mother, who says that she finds it hard at times to juggle all the elements in her life. “I think every single mom knows that there are beautiful things about [being a mum] but that at the same time it’s tough,” she says. “It takes two people to make a baby and I believe it also should…

It wasn’t quite cabbages and kings, but the congregation at Birmingham Cathedral had an extra reason to be thankful when the Duchess of Cornwall cropped up at the second annual National Harvest Service. Camilla joined 360 pupils from 20 schools across the country who had donated boxes of produce they had grown specially for the event. After being greeted by dignitaries including the Bishop of Birmingham, the Rt Rev. David Urquhart (right), the Duchess had the chance to admire the vegetables and flowers and to chat with the young growers (below right). As the wife of one of the UK’s most passionate advocates of organic produce, Camilla clearly knows her onions. “Years ago in Britain, the harvest service was almost as important a part of our national calendar as Christmas…

When it comes to party planning, Carole Middleton is the expert. But the Duchess of Cambridge’s mother (left, with a friend) was just as good a guest as she joined the VIPs celebrating after a special performance of the new West End musical The Scottsboro Boys . Dressed in a monochrome jacket, Prince George’s 59-year-old gran lived up to her stylish reputation as she chatted to the stars of the show. Joining the group was an equally glamorous granny – and great-grandmother – Bianca Jagger (bottom left, with the show’s Brandon Victor Dixon). Sir Mick’s first wife has long been a fighter for human rights, one of the themes of the show. Carole and her family, husband Michael and daughter Pippa, meanwhile, were doing their bit to fight the class…

As the competition intensifies on the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor, Rachel Riley has revealed how her new love Pasha Kovalev (below, performing with Rachel) still gives her a lift – more than a year after they last danced together on-screen. The Gadget Show presenter got together with ballroom pro Pasha after splitting with husband Jamie Gilbert last year. “He’s taken me to salsa just for fun,” she told HELLO! . “But I just hold on while he twirls me around.” The former Countdown queen is fronting energy giant Npower’s Acts of Warmness campaign (right) – although dancing isn’t one of the tips they’re giving out as the company travels the UK. “We’re going around the country letting people sit in a heated massage chair,” she said. “We also have energy-saving…

Both their fathers have found fame from the world of music, so it is hardly surprising that Amber Le Bon (far right) and Becky Tong (right) are making their own racket on the London social scene. The “spin sisters” played DJ at Sushisamba in London (above) as they celebrated the 50th anniversary of champagne giant Jacquart. Model Amber, 25, the daughter of Duran Duran frontman Simon, told HELLO! she was happy to step off the catwalk and behind the turntable with 22-year-old Becky, whose dad Pete is one of Britain’s best-loved DJs. “We do lots of private parties together and started DJing together around four years ago,” she said. “The important thing for us is having fun and making sure others have fun too.” Adding to the notes of musical…

It was the moment June and Barry Steenkamp have spent the worst 20 months of their lives waiting for. Last Tuesday, their daughter Reeva’s killer, Oscar Pistorius, was sentenced to five years in prison. In an exclusive interview minutes after the trial in South Africa ended, June told HELLO! how she and husband Barry felt about the sentence handed down to the Paralympic athlete, who last month had been found guilty of culpable homicide, the equivalent of manslaughter. “It’s actually perfect, the best we could have expected,” she said, sighing with relief. “We’re not looking for vengeance or for him to get hurt; we’re just happy because he’s going to be punished for what he’s done. “He may come out early on good behaviour, but at the same time he…

‘I was a goody two-shoes. I didn’t get into any trouble. That’s the most boring thing in the entire world’ Actress Keira Knightley (left) regrets her un-wasted youth ‘Whenever I’ve been in a room with Cate Blanchett I just start talking posh. I almost feel like she’s royalty’ Actor Luke Evans can’t seem to forget his Hobbit co-star’s turn as Elizabeth I ‘I just never imagined it would be possible to connect with an audience on such a powerful and intimate level’ Singer Kate Bush thanks fans for helping her reach new (Wuthering) heights during her recent run of 22 sell-out shows ‘Women are doing well in work, they’re earning their own money and buying their own nice cars. Women can be massive petrol heads’ Model Jodie Kidd says driving…

When it comes to maternity wear, a plunge-neck silk gown isn’t necessarily the first thing that comes to mind – unless you’re stunning mum-to-be Blake Lively, that is. The pregnant Gossip Girl actress poured her blossoming figure into an ultraglam confection by Gucci as she joined 38-year-old husband Ryan Reynolds for the Gabrielle’s Angel Ball in New York City. Cuddled up on the red carpet during their first joint appearance since revealing the pregnancy news, Blake, 27, and her husband looked more like honeymooners than future parents, but Ryan says they’re already thinking of baby names. “I don’t want a name that’s anything pretentious or, like, Hollywoody,” he joked. “So I’m going with Excalibur Anaconda Reynolds. That’s if it’s a girl.”…

HELLO!’s beauty editor Nadine Baggott describes Kate’s latest hair and makeup looks Looking great in the early stages of pregnancy can be tough for many women, but add to that the extreme nausea of hyperemesis gravidarum, the dehydration and lack of nutrition caused by not being able to eat or drink much and the tiredness that comes with looking after a toddler, and that task is much harder. But yet again Kate looked lovely as she accompanied Singapore’s President Tony Tan Keng Yam. She wore new-look make-up, choosing cooler grey tones and a paler pink lip, with her hair tied back. She did look a little tired, perhaps because the symptoms of her pregnancy illness are often more extreme during the day. That night at the photography awards, however, she…

Being a mum has given Rochelle Humes a fresh perspective on her latest role, announced last week, as a host of the annual BBC telethon Children in Need . “I think I’ve always watched programmes like Children in Need with one eye open, but when you’re a mum you’re more alert and it hits home a lot more than it ever would have before. You definitely have a different outlook on things,” says the 25-year-old, who has 17-month-old daughter Alaia-Mai with her husband, the former JLS star turned DJ and The Voice presenter Marvin. “My co-hosts are Terry Wogan, who Marvin and I interviewed on This Morning a little while ago – he’s so lovely. Then there’s Fearne Cotton, who I know and love, and Tess Daly, who is great.”…

“The key to this season’s comfiest trend is down to the correct shoes. If you’re petite, wear your wide-leg pants with wedges, stilettos or towering heels; if you’re tall, choose ballets flats, low heels or slim white trainers”…

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Holy cow! Looking for a protein- and fruit-rich post-workout energy drink? Try Everything But the Cow’s dairy-free soya and fruit shakes. They’re available in Mango & Orange, Strawberry & Raspberry, and Banana & Kiwi flavours, £2.49 each, from Holland & Barrett. Celebrity fans include Imogen Thomas, Lucy Watson and HELLO’S very own Donna Air. Stretch yourself The British Yoga Festival takes place from 5-7 December at the Business Design Centre in North London and will offer more than 30 workshops given by experts including Bridget Woods Kramer, Steph Night, Anna Karides and Nicola Muir. Tickets start at £5 plus booking fee; workshops are from an extra £10 each. Visit yogamagazine.com. Flour power Healthy gluten-free savoury food is still hard to find, but No. G aims to change that with a…

Oscar-winner Mira Sorvino is in Cannes, mulling over life, reincarnation and the search for eternal youth with Life on Mars star John Simm. This is not the idle banter of two actors killing time between takes, but a debate prompted by their starring roles in supernatural thriller Intruders , which has already made waves in the US and looks likely to do the same here when it opens on BBC2 this week. “Just because you can live forever, does it mean you should?” asks Mira, 47. “Maybe the brevity of life makes it special and certainly love is what makes life valid. I think to be able to live forever but not be able to love or have the people you love around you would be hell.” Immortality is just…

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Four-year-old Vida McConaughey showed just how proud she was of her dad when Matthew collected an American Cinematheque award honouring his 22-year career. A dead-ringer for her mum Camila Alves (below), little Vida smiled brightly while holding tight to Matthew’s Dolce & Gabbana-clad leg as he accepted the gong. The rest of the family, including Vida’s six-year-old brother Levi, were just as pleased for the Interstellar actor. “I’m so happy I’m beaming,” said his mum Kay, who also attended the Beverly Hilton event. “It’s nice to see him rewarded for what he does so well.”…

Given the turbulence in her love life, Carol Vorderman could be forgiven for wanting to avoid bumpy rides. But the would-be round-the-world pilot chose just that for her first public appearance since the announcement she was flying solo once more – with a trip to the races. Maths whizz Carol, 53, revealed her split from Graham Duffy, 39, who was her boyfriend of two years, via a spokesman. “It’s sad for both of them but Carol felt it had naturally run its course,” said her agent John Miles. “They remain good friends.” The former Loose Women presenter was on a difference course during British Champions Day at Ascot and refused to be knocked off form, enjoying the day and smiling happily (left). “Sitting with amazing Sir Roger Bannister, talking neuroscience…

Whenever, wherever he plays, Barcelona footballer Gerard Piqué is guaranteed a cheer from his top two fans – partner Shakira and their son Milan (left). Dressed in a copy of his daddy’s kit, Milan, who turns two in January, watched the Barça side defeat Eibar 3-0 at Camp Nou from his vantage point on top of his mummy’s famous hips – and her five-month baby bump. The tot even got a chance to show off his own skills on the pitch with his dad (right). In a few months’ time, 27-year-old Gerard – who last week was said to be the £20million target of a Manchester United bid – will have two little boys addicted to the game. And after that? It seems Shakira, 37, is keen on managing a…

After two successful collections, Abbey Clancy is hoping her latest involvement with Matalan will be given an equally warm welcome. In images being seen for the first time in HELLO! , the Scouse mum of one takes the wraps off her latest charitable venture – modelling one of the store’s Alphabet Scarves (top right). Sold in aid of Liverpool’s Alder Hey Hospital children’s charity, the wraps will be seen on a tight-knit group of famous faces, including X Factor judge Mel B (below right) and a host of names ranging from A to Z. There is nothing woolly about Abbey’s commitment to the cause – earlier this year, she helped launch the Liverpool hospital’s appeal for a new teenage cancer unit. “Alder Hey is so special to me,” she said.…

As the queen of British cinema, Dame Helen Mirren has been dazzling the nation for decades both on and off screen. Now, just nine months away from her 70th birthday, the Prime Suspect star has been crowned a new spokesmodel for L’Oréal Paris, following in the footsteps of “faces” such as Julianne Moore, Andie MacDowell and Jane Fonda. “Helen Mirren is brilliant, irreverent, beautiful, sexy and quintessentially British,” says Elen Macaskill, general manager for the cosmetics giant. “She is subtle and alluring and to women in the arts she’s an inspiration and a tireless supporter of emerging talent.” The new role is a world away from Dame Helen’s latest part. The actress is currently shooting war thriller Eye in the Sky , in which she plays a military colonel. And…

Actor Matthew Morrison had plenty to sing about after marrying his long-term girlfriend Renee Puente in a small, private ceremony in Hawaii. The couple, who got engaged last June, exchanged vows in front of 50 close friends and family members on a private estate on the island of Maui. “It was a small affair,” an insider told a US website. “They wanted to keep it intimate and special.” Glee star Matthew later posted a photograph of their big day online (right) for the benefit of those not lucky enough to have made the ultra-exclusive guest list. “Got married!” tweeted the 35-year-old, adding: “Most amazing week EVER. It’s my pleasure to introduce, my WIFE, Mrs. Renee Marie Morrison!!” Bride and groom incorporated Hawaiian elements into their reception and naturally it was…

CHLOE MADELEY Happy with jail threat for trolls People who send violent threats on Twitter could face up to two years in jail. Chloe Madeley, who recently received a series of offensive tweets, including rape threats, welcomed the proposals. The abuse came after she took to Twitter to defend her mum, TV presenter Judy Finnegan, who had argued footballer Ched Evans should be allowed to play after the convicted rapist was released from prison. Justice Secretary Chris Grayling revealed plans last week to quadruple the maximum six-month sentence for Internet abuse. Personal trainer Chloe, 27, said: “Physical threats should not fall under the ‘freedom of speech’ umbrella. It should be seen as online terrorism and it should be illegal.” ALVIN STARDUST Glam rock star loses cancer battle Singer Alvin Stardust…

Lynda Bellingham died last week in her husband’s arms just 15 months after she was diagnosed with colon cancer. The 66-year-old actress, fondly remembered as the mum in the Oxo ads, had hoped to spend a final Christmas at home with her family – husband Michael Pattemore and sons Michael, 31, and Robert, 26. But she succumbed to the disease, which had spread to her liver and lungs, sooner than anyone expected. Lynda would have drawn comfort, however, from the fact that she was with the man she loved, who she met almost ten years ago on a trip to Spain with a friend who was buying a house there. Michael was a property broker who helped with the sale – hence her affectionate nickname for him, “Mr Spain”. “This…

The Duchess of Cambridge has stepped back into the public spotlight and straight back into fashion’s frontline. In three days, Kate showed three brand new and very different looks – trim and tailored, slashed and slinky, and bold and black – by the three British women designers who form the cornerstone of her wardrobe: Alexander McQueen’s Sarah Burton, Jenny Packham and Alice Temperley of Temperley London. Rather than recycle pieces as she has done in the past, each outfit was specifically chosen and created for the trio of engagements, though she did team them with some favourite accessories. Kate’s return to public engagements was the fashion moment we had all been waiting for – for seven weeks, in fact, after her pregnancy was announced. The Duchess did not disappoint, once…

It is the only nightclub the Queen has ever visited, and many members of the royal family have tripped the light fantastic there. Now, a documentary executive-produced by Sir Ridley Scott lifts the lid on the world-famous Annabel’s in London’s swanky Mayfair, one of the most exclusive private members’ clubs ever created. “The Queen drank gin martini, no lemon,” reports Mohamed Ghannam, former head barman, in A String of Naked Lightbulbs , made to mark last year’s 50th anniversary of the landmark nightspot’s opening and which has its premiere this week. “I’ve served everyone from around the world, but to serve Her Majesty the Queen was one of the greatest honours I’ve ever had.” Founded by Mark Birley in the Swinging Sixties and named after his then-wife Lady Annabel (now…

Founded in London in 1989 and now a much-loved brand associated with some of the most famous women in the world, the original French Sole is the world’s No. 1 purveyor of classically beautiful designer ballet flats and luxurious, fashionable flat footwear. Jane Winkworth, the founder and principal designer, has become known as the “queen of ballet flats”, with UK Vogue declaring that she has turned the humble ballet pump into a fashion classic. French Sole prides itself on producing beautiful hand-lasted flats within the EU and using the finest European leathers. This year the brand celebrates 25 years in business with an amazing collection of ballet flats, sumptuous slippers, skate shoes, beautiful boots and more for autumn/winter. HOW TO CLAIM YOUR EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT Visit frenchsole.com and enter the code…

This week’s obsession HOT WHEELS I’ve been without a car for a while now and one of the most frustrating things is having to rely on cabs and buses when in a hurry – they’re never there when you need them. I’m thinking that a scooter or an electric bike might be the answer, so I’ve been investigating several types. I love Cara Delevingne’s Gocycle bike and the classic Vespa (pictured) is definitely a contender. Instagram OF THE WEEK This is me with my flower-filled selfie vase (and Topshop dress)! It’s part of a new initiative from the Flower Council of Holland to show how uplifting it is to receive flowers from a friend. As a flower addict, I love this idea. You can win your own selfie vase through…

GINO D’ACAMPO’S MEDITERRANEAN EGGS ‘This is a fantastic way to cook your eggs – the combination of the ingredients is just unbelievable. You can prepare the sauce well ahead, then when you’re ready to eat, simply reheat it and break in the eggs. Serve this dish with plenty of bread to soak up the delicious sauce’ Serves 4 Preparation time 15 to 20 minutes Cooking time 20 to 25 minutes INGREDIENTS • 3 tbsp olive oil• 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced• 3 medium courgettes, trimmed and roughly chopped• 1 large yellow pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped• Salt and freshly ground black pepper• 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes• 5 fresh basil leaves• 50g/2oz pitted Kalamata olives• 4 medium eggs• 75g/3oz Cheddar cheese, freshly grated 1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan, add the onion, courgettes and…