Innholdsfortegnelse for 22-Aug-2016 i Woman

We much prefer Simon Cowell with his salt and pepper beard, taking him from smarmy to sexy. It’s a yes from us! Sorry Schofe, but that slight stubble just isn’t doing it for us. We much prefer the cute and clean shaven look. Babyfaced David Walliams turns totally dishy with the addition of facial hair. And we all love a man who can make us laugh. Gary Lineker’s just more gorgeous without the dodgy smattering of facial furniture. Plus it detracts from those famous ears! Ben Shephard’s always had model good looks, but we think the stubbly beard adds a certain je ne sais quoi... Buff Bradley Cooper’s handsome with and without a beard, but we like being able to see that sharp jawline more clearly. Everyone’s favourite party prince,…

‘I WAS THE OLDEST ONE THERE’ It was after my twins Austin and Philippa were born in May 2009 that the wrinkles on my forehead and crow’s feet around my eyes really started to bother me. At 39, when I took the children to the mother and baby group, I was the oldest one there and as I compared my skin to the other women in their twenties, I realised I really had lost my youthful glow. My husband Adam insisted I was beautiful but every time I looked in the mirror, all I could see was my dull and saggy skin. I started using anti-aging creams but I didn’t see any results, so I resorted to having fillers around my eyes to remove the dark circles. I even tried…

Are you sticking to your diet but still finding it difficult to lose weight? It could be that you’re low in Vitamin D. ‘Latest research shows that vitamin D deficiency, can make you accumulate more fat therefore making it harder to lose weight,’ says Shona Wilkinson, nutritionist at Superfood UK. ‘We get most of our vitamin D from sunlight on our skin, but typical UK weather and working indoors, means that around one in five of us are deficient.’ Here's how to keep your levels topped up, burn fat and lose weight fast. SIT IN THE SUN You only need to expose your skin for around 20-30 minutes on a bright sunny day to get the benefits.* TAKE A TEST If you are concerned that you may be deficient in…

Super soft Sandal season isn’t over yet! Keep your feet in tip-top condition with Flexitol Heel Balm (£5.69 for 56g, boots.com). Its blend of emollients helps hydrate and nourish dry, cracked skin. Hopping mad It might sound crazy, but hopping for two minutes a day could reduce your risk of hip fractures. A new study has shown that the exercise can help encourage bones to grow stronger and more dense. Oh, lollipop! They might look like they’re for kids, but you don’t have to be under 10 to enjoy Claudi & Fin frozen lollies (£2.49 for four, tesco.co.uk ). We love these tasty treats made with Greek-style yogurt and packed with calcium, vitamin D and real fruit puree. And they’re just 52 calories!…

Special prawn fried rice Enjoy the flavours of the east in no more than minutes SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 15 MINS •  350g dried long-grain, Thai fragrant or jasmine rice• Low-calorie cooking spray• 2 eggs• 1 onion, finely chopped• 150g mushrooms, finely sliced• 400g peeled raw king or tiger prawns• 125g frozen peas, thawed• 2tbsp soy sauce• 2tbsp oyster sauce 1 Cook the rice according to the packet instructions, then drain and cool under cold running water. Meanwhile, spray a large non-stick wok or deep frying pan with a little low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium-high heat. 2 Whisk the eggs in a small jug with 1tbsp of water, pour into the wok and cook for 2 mins. Turn the omelette, cook for 1 min, then remove from the pan and set aside to…

What to record next week Animal Park MON–FRI, BBC1 Ben Fogle and Kate Humble host this special week at Longleat safari park, celebrating its 50th anniversary among the tigers, lions and monkeys. Oh my! First Dates TUES, C4 The fabuleux maitre d’ Fred Sirieix and the rest of the team are back to spy on more singletons looking for love in the famous London restaurant. Fingers crossed some matches are made! One Of Us TUES, BBC1 Gripping new drama exploring the aftermath of tragedy encountered by two families in rural Scotland. Juliet Stevenson, John Lynch, Julie Graham and Adrian Edmondson star. Jane Got A Gun OUT 22 AUGUST Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregor star in this western with a twist as a young mother comes under threat from a group…

Helen Hardy read Speaking In Bones by Kathy Reichs, paperback £7.99, ebook £7.99 (Arrow) Forensic anthropologist Tempe Brennan is approached by an amateur detective who claims to have identified a murder victim from years previously. Tempe is sceptical but a horrifying recording of a girl begging for her life makes her do more digging. The investigation unearths more remains and suspicion falls on an obscure religious sect. A chilling read. NEXT WEEK: Buy The Plumberry School Of Comfort Food by Cathy Bramley for just £3.49 NO ACCIDENT Depraved Heart by Patricia Cornwell The police think the death of a Hollywood mogul’s daughter is accidental, but when Dr Kay Scarpetta receives a video clip with disturbing secrets about her niece, she…

Strictly RUMOURS Jazz hands at the ready – it’s that time of year again! The Strictly countdown is upon us and this year’s rumoured contestants are now coming out thick and fast. Politician Ed Balls is set to have a ball on the dance floor after becoming one of the first names confirmed, but he’s not the only one set to brighten up our Saturday nights… Loose Lisa She’s bright, bubbly and funny, so it was a natural fit when Lisa Riley joined the Loose Women panel recently. Showing off her stunning weight loss, Lisa, now a size 14, went down a storm with fans. And with long-timer Sherrie Hewson announcing she’s leaving, could Lisa even become a permanent fixture? Fingers crossed!…

‘MY BREAD LOOKED LIKE AN EXPLODED TOAD’ The Great British Bake Off is the nation’s favourite television programme and hosts Mel Giedroyc, 48, and Sue Perkins, 46, are two vital ingredients in its recipe for success. Friends for almost 30 years, the comedy duo know each other so well they finish each other’s sentences and push each other to even greater heights of hilarity both on-screen and off. As they begin this year’s search for the best amateur baker, Woman cornered Mel and Sue outside the famous white tent to find out more… Bake Off is bigger than ever. Has that made competing bakers more nervous? Mel: Yeah! It’s having all those cameras in your face as well. Sue: They practise at…

Victoria Beckham, 42, is a fan of traditional Japanese geisha facials – which use, err, bird droppings to form a cleansing paste. Sounds a bit smelly to us! Christie Brinkley, 62, has Botox in her neck . ‘It works wonders to relax the muscles,’ she says. ‘And it also tightened my double chin and jaw line. And you don’t have to worry about any expression being lost or changed.’ Gwyneth Paltrow, 43, swears by bee stings! ‘It’s a 1,000-year-old treatment called apitherapy,’ she explains. ‘People use it to get rid of scarring. But man, it’s painful.’ Happily, the venom can also be injected. Phew! TV host, Cat Deeley, 39, enjoys an oxygen facial which is a pressurised stream of oxygen directed on to the skin. The treatment is said to…

Don’t forget your shades There’s a shape to suit all... Poolside glam Release the glamour goddess in you with brights and metallics Island hopping Channel your inner boho chic! We love this crochet trim bikini Staycation Stripes + cropped jeans = the ideal capsule seaside wardrobe…

I can’t stand my father’s wife M y dad is turning 70 next month and we’re planning on having a big party for him. The only problem is I don’t know how to tell him that I really don’t want his wife – my stepmum – in the pictures. Or, in fact, at the party at all! They’ve been together 22 years. Funnily enough, my brother always accepted her and my mother gets on quite well with her and she doesn’t understand why I feel so strongly about this, nor does my husband. It would just be nice to have some photos I could cherish of Dad with my children, and with me. Suzie says: Happy family photos at big events such as weddings and birthdays quite often cover a…

Get it before it goes! Create the perfect cake consistency with this Classic Stand Mixer, only £69.99, Aldi, which features a six-speed rotary control and a balloon whisk, beater and dough hook. Available in four colours – metallic red or grey and pearlescent duck-egg blue or cream. Bakers will breeze through delicious cake recipes with this quality mixer. TEX-MEX BURGER Sprinkle both sides of quarter pounder with fajita seasoning and grill for 20 mins, turning. Add 1 chopped, deseeded yellow pepper with 2tbsp chopped coriander to a 200g pot tomato salsa. Split and toast a ciabatta roll, spread with 1tbsp light mayo. Top with shredded iceberg lettuce, salsa and a dollop of guacamole, from a 150g tub. BRING ON THE BARBIE Catering for a veggie during barbecue season just got…

FULLY ESCORTED TOURS ALL NEW FOR 2017 Malaysia, Borneo & Singapore Departures from January to November 2017. Price includes: • Return flights, taxes and transfers • Four- and five-star hotels with breakfast and five meals, plus a two-night stay in Singapore • Visits to George Town (Penang), Kuala Lumpur, visiting the Petronas Twin Towers, Malacca (walking tour), Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre (Borneo) and steam-driven North Borneo Railway ride (optional) • Escorted by our experienced tour manager Costa Rica Departures from January to November 2017. Price includes: • Return flights, taxes and transfers • Accommodation in three- and four-star hotels with breakfast and five meals, plus three nights at Manuel Antonio • Explore the capital, San José, the Arenal Volcano, Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge and the Monteverde Cloud Forest on the hanging…

1 Joe Wicks, The Body Coach (video free on YouTube, various packages via thebodycoach.co.uk) Even if you’re a super-keen exerciser, HIIT (high-intensity interval training) is hard to commit to. Repeated short bursts followed by rest pushes up your heart rate. But Joe Wicks talking to you is motivation not to quit! 2 Yogaia.com (7-day free trial, £14.99 a month) This site offers live-streamed yoga classes guided by a yogi, plus Pilates, barre and even yoga for kids. 3 BodySpace – social fitness app (free, App Store) Whether your goal is losing weight, toning up, focusing on one area or building muscle, there are plenty of workouts here, plus trainers’ tips and supplement advice. You can also follow others, be followed and make workout buddies. 4 Hoolio.com (free, App Store/ web – basic…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr You are in danger of pushing yourself too far. Whether you’re burning the candle at both ends or partying for the planet, take a break, especially toward the end of the week. Remember, all things in moderation. TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May Prepare to be flexible. Home and family could be in the mix, and although this is a good time to move to a new base, it’s not the right time to allow a family argument to morph into a full scale drama. GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun There could be issues with travel, especially later in the week, so try not to leave journeys until the last minute, and if individuals find it hard to meet their commitments, remain understanding.…

Maestro Matt Matt Goss’ wishes have definitely been granted: 28 years after asking, ‘When Will I Be Famous?’ as part of pop group Bros, he’s hit the big time with a popular Las Vegas residency, and is now preparing to return to his hometown of London to perform at Wembley. But when we sat down to chat with Matt, 47, we discovered there’s more to the charismatic singer than meets the eye. I’ve got a real spiritual side to me. My grandad was a healer and a medium and I’m into that as well. I do healing and readings for my mates. I grew up with it, so it wasn’t weird to me. I was lucky enough to have lunch with Princess Diana. You believed that she really was interested…

Not many 17-year-olds can boast a car collection worth over £100,000. But then most teenagers aren’t Brooklyn Beckham. Since passing his driving test earlier this summer, Brooklyn has been spotted behind the wheel of a Mercedes A-Class, worth £33k, a Mercedes C-Class, worth £37k, and has now been papped stateside driving a new Jeep, worth £35k. And who can blame him? After all, the heir to the Beckham dynasty has recently landed his own megabucks £100k deal to appear in an advertising campaign for Chinese mobile phone company Huawei. So it’s hardly as though he’s relying on the bank of mum and dad, like so many others his age. Add that to his blossoming career as a photographer, with a job already reportedly lined up at this month’s V Festival,…

She looks years younger than 56 and now This Morning’s Ruth Langsford has confessed the secret behind her youthful complexion – micro-needling. Never heard of it before? Well, a host of stars swear by it, and after Dempsey And Makepeace actress Glynis Barber, 60, revealed she used the treatment – which involves poking tiny needles in your face to boost collagen and reduce the appearance of wrinkles – Ruth admitted she has also tried the procedure, which costs around £150. ‘I’ve had one of those on my face,’ she says. ‘It’s quite expensive. The little roller pricks the skin. It’s supposed to wake up the natural collagen deep down.’ But is it just another useless fad or does it really work? Here…

‘I LOVE BEING ABLE TO INSPIRE WOMEN’ These days, whether you’re walking along the street or sitting on a bus, it’s not unusual to spot people posing for photos. Most often it’s teenagers, pouting for a selfie. But they aren’t the only ones eager to jump in front of a camera – at 47, I take photos of myself every day. Only these pictures aren’t just for friends, they’re for a fashion blog, my fashion blog… I’ve always loved experimenting with new styles. Growing up, I pored over fashion magazines and, in my teens, I’d been everything from a goth wannabe to an 80s Barbie. By the time I reached my twenties and started working in finance I was opting for the relaxed, tailored look, pairing peg-leg trousers with flouncy…

Women are twice as likely as men to be classed ‘morbidly obese’ – which means they tip the scales at 7st 2lb (that’s 100lb) more than their medically approved ideal weight. As many as 1 million Brits fall into this category and, for most, the idea of shifting that amount of weight seems an overwhelming prospect. But many do make it into the incredible ‘100lb club’. We meet some of them… ‘MY PARTNER WILL LEAVE ME IF I PILE IT BACK ON’ Aimi Imber, 36, lives in Stoke-on-Trent with her daughter Caitlin, 10. Then: 19st Now: 11st 7lb Harsh as it sounds my partner, Simon, says he’ll leave me if I pile the weight back on – I’m not to go over a size 14. We met after I’d reached…

BEST FOR: A SPA-LIKE FACIAL Bliss Fabulous drench ‘n’ quench cream-to-water lock-in moisturiser, £29.50 No wonder skin feels amazing after using this pro-worthy buy, it saturates your skin with over 10,000 marine micro-droplets for moisturisation that lasts all day without a greasy film. BEST FOR: ANTI-AGEING REN Flash Hydro-Boost, £34 The signs of ageing – especially wrinkles – are more prominent on skin that’s dehydrated. This hydration booster enhances your skin’s ability meaning less obvious-looking lines. BEST FOR: A LUMINOUS COMPLEXION Givenchy Hydra Sparkling Serum, £46.50 This serum has a really light texture that sinks into your skin quickly and your face is left looking pillowy and fresh – like that moment when you first wake up. BEST FOR: POLLUTION PROTECTION Clarins HydraQuench Cream Gel, £36 This creamy gel immediately…

‘I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF POUNDS’ People always compliment me on my thick brunette hair – it hangs down to my shoulders, and swishes as I walk. Only, it isn’t all mine. I first started pulling at my hair when I was 15. I was revising for my GCSEs, and whether it was stress or something I did without thinking, one night I started yanking strand after strand. The pin-prick of pain was satisfying, so I kept doing it. Soon, when I was alone in my room at night, I’d pull at my hair constantly, always in the same spot. A couple of months later, I was getting ready to go out and I noticed a bald patch on the left side of my head, just by my ear. It…

‘THE FUTURE I’D HOPED FOR SEEMED IMPOSSIBLE’ Take a look at these photos. What do you see? For most people it’s simply two disabled children who need their pity. Few rarely take the time to think any deeper, but the truth is my children, Alice and Tommy, are so much more. They’re funny, sweet and, sometimes, very cheeky – not to mention the bravest people I know. My husband James and I had been trying to have a baby for three years before, finally, after our second round of IVF, a scan showed I was pregnant. In that moment, the trauma of fertility treatment seemed a distant memory – we were going to be parents with twins. We started looking for cots and prams, and, running my own picture framing…

...one-stop shop Iceland is continuing to make over its freezers so stock up on some of their new gorgeous goodies MAKES A CHANGE Two Poussin with Bacon Lattice and Mixed Pepper Sprinkle, £6 Serve these posh little birds with crusty bread and a green salad. THE ULTIMATE Looking for something really special to impress your guests? Try Surf & Turf, 450g, £10. Fillet steak and tiger prawns – perfect if you can’t decide between red meat or seafood. ESPECIALLY FOR VEGGIES Pick up a bag of Zesty Bean Quinoa, 500g, £1. A great combination of quinoa, soya beans, sweetcorn and peppers. INCREDIBLE ICE CREAM Fancy something indulgent? You’ll love Bellissima Italian Gelato, 850ml, £2, a combo of white, milk and hazelnut-flavoured ice creams with chocolate ripples and curls. ...and to…

’86 Bros ‘I only realise now how difficult it was to sell millions and millions of records.’ ’89 BRIT Awards ‘I’m really proud of my BRIT. I don’t have it, though, and I haven’t kept any of my discs.’ ’04 Hell’s Kitchen ‘People could see I wasn’t the little boy from Bros and that I was a man.’ ’10 Caesars Palace residency ‘My sole mission is to make sure people have a good time.’ Say What?! ‘Back in the day, fans wanted pictures. Now they’re a bit more randy!’…