Innholdsfortegnelse for 19-Aug-2019 i Woman

I love make-up, and getting ready for a night out (with a glass of wine in hand) is half the fun. But with the recent heatwave even I dared to go bare! It was actually quite liberating, and surprisingly, most people didn’t even notice. Turn to page 12 and see how gorgeous these fresh-faced celebs look. Still not convinced? Don’t worry, on page 29, the beauty team have tested the latest buys so you can contour like a pro – and all for under £10. Enjoy!…

Sipping a cappuccino on the banks of the Grand Canal in Venice, I watched as a loved-up couple sailed past me. Perched in a gondola, serenaded by an Italian tenor, they were glowing with happiness. Perhaps I should have been jealous – after all, I was in the most romantic city in the world, while my husband was hundreds of miles away back home in Essex. But, actually, I was having the time of my life. I’d always dreamt of going to Venice. I pored over photographs of its beautiful buildings, imagining myself wandering its rambling palaces. But when I met and married John in the 1970s, it was clear that I wouldn’t be exploring Venice with him. ‘I COULD DO JUST WHAT I WANTED’ Although he’s quite happy behind…

1 Tan and trim A beautifully bronzed body is the equivalent of wearing top to toe black – it’s instantly slimming. Going darker won’t just flatter your silhouette, it will help disguise cellulite, stretch marks and spider veins too. St Moriz Gradual Tanning Mousse, £6.99, Superdrug, boosts the look of your skin with a golden glow and also contains hydrating vitamin E. Use daily to build a deeper tan. 2 Instant perfection Like a pair of nude tights (without the old lady) Primark’s My Perfect Colour Air Brush Body Foundation, £3, instantly conceals imperfections. This spray-on cover-up promises water-resistant, buildable coverage that masks veins and bruises in a flash – ideal for any last-minute legs-out situation. 3 Super soak Add two cups of Dr Teal’s Pure Epsom Salt Soaking Solution,…

Sometimes all it takes are little changes to make a big difference. A tweak to what you eat here, a switch to how you cook there and suddenly you’re back on a healthier track. Little adaptations are so much easier to make and stick to than full-scale alterations, so as the season starts changing, why don’t you make some changes, too? Ditch the animal fats Cook with rapeseed oil instead and help the flavour of your food shine through, not tainted in any way by the oil. Mazola Rapeseed Oil is made from the tiny black seeds of the sunshine-yellow rapeseed flower, which are about the size of a poppy seed, with a golden-yellow centre. It’s only once these seeds have reached their peak that they are gathered by the…

AM I TOO BOSSY? Q My family say I’m always telling them what to do. I have three brothers, who to be honest are a waste of space. One still lives at home, and the other two have houses that are as much of a mess as my parents’ home is. I’m not a house-proud person, I just don’t want to see them let themselves down. But when I try to help, all they do is make comments about the fact I haven’t had a boyfriend since my divorce three years ago and should worry about that, not them. I see it as common sense, they see it as trying to inflict my way of doing things on them. Who’s right? Suzie says A You clearly feel that, no thanks…

On 1 October, it is thought the energy price-cap rate will drop by roughly £80 per year for all except those on prepay meters. Yet this risks giving people a false sense of security that they’re getting a good price, which isn’t the case. In January, the regulator Ofgem launched the first price cap on standard tariffs. The big six firms (EDF, British Gas, SSE, Eon, Npower and Scottish Power) follow it exactly – effectively meaning we have regulated pricing. The January cap was set at £1,137 per year, which lasted until 31 March, when it jumped up to the current £1,254 a year. The price cap isn’t the maximum anyone will pay – it’s just what the cap would be for someone who uses a typical amount of gas…

Shift stimulation Are your moves actively helping you towards orgasm? Try adding in extra touch – from your partner or from you – on places you’re very sensitive, such as ears, nipples and clitoris. Shift emotion Sometimes not coming makes you anxious – which then makes climax even more difficult. If so, stop trying. Instead, pause, relax and take off the pressure before starting again. Shift position Any sex position can lose its effect as you keep going. So alter how you’re lying, the angle of your hips, the speed of your partner’s thrust, to finally tip you over the edge.…

Sitting in my hospital bed, with my arms wrapped tightly around my little boy, I felt like I was holding my whole world in my hands. I’d been through more in the past few days than I had in a lifetime, but thanks to Lucas, then six, I knew I had everything to fight for. It was December 2017 when I first noticed blood in my stools, but it wasn’t frequent enough for me to worry. I’d recently separated from my husband, so put it down to stress. But by April 2018, I was suffering from stomach pains and a persistent fullness in my stomach, as though I needed the toilet all the time. Working at Southend University Hospital as an emergency care practitioner, I mentioned my symptoms to a…

Faithful naked chef Jamie Oliver has given a searingly honest interview about having to close his restaurant chain. He admitted great personal grief over his staff losing their jobs. But he then talked about his love for wife Jools and the fact he has never strayed. He said he always keeps ‘cockito’ in his trousers. Jamie, we can forgive you a lot but not using the word ‘cockito’. PM problems There has been such a fuss over Boris Johnson’s girlfriend Carrie Symonds’ arrival in Downing Street. Why? The only difference between Boris and the likes of former PM John Major is we know about Boris’ affairs BEFORE he entered Number 10.…

Nadia: ‘My kids SAVED MY LIFE’ Many say that having children is the best thing they’ve ever done and that couldn’t be more true for Nadia Sawalha, as she’s admitted that having her daughters, Maddie, 16, and Kiki, 12, saved her from alcohol abuse. The 54-year-old made the confession on her podcast, How To Stay Married (So Far), where she opened up about her and husband Mark Adderley’s past. ‘There was a lot of drink and a lot of late nights,’ Nadia explained. ‘I was such a different person after getting pregnant with Maddie. Because it was like, “I’ve got this child and I’ve got to look after her,” and I stopped drinking.’ The Loose Women panellist, who lost her first husband Justin Mildwater to suicide in 1997, added, ‘If…

Emma Willis is one busy woman. Earlier this month, she spent 10 weeks working as a midwife for an eight-part UKTV documentary Delivering Babies, which she filmed while also presenting ITV’s The Voice Kids. Later this month, she’s going to be presenting reality show The Circle on Channel 4, now that she’s no longer got Big Brother to occupy her summer. But, on top of all her presenting work, Emma has her three children, Isabelle, 10, Ace, seven, and three-year-old Trixie – who she shares with her husband Matt Willis – to look after. So how does she manage to do it all? ‘I do it with a lot of help,’ she reveals. ‘A lot of people don’t have that, so how do they do it? That’s the real question.’…

There’s no denying the special relationship between Liz Hurley and her only child, 17-year-old Damian, the evidence of it is splashed all over the pair’s social media accounts. Not only are they best friends, they’re often at parties together, and the former model recently admitted it’s her son who’s behind  the lens as she poses in revealing outfits. They’ve even confessed to wearing each other’s clothes. Of course, physically the resemblance between them is uncanny – Damian sports the same brown, flowing locks as his mother, and has been blessed with the same high cheekbones and piercing blue eyes. And when he stepped out in a suit decorated with gold safety pins, it was the perfect homage to her (nobody can forget that Versace dress which Liz wore, in 1994,…

Feeling panicked that you can’t get into any of your favourite summer clothes? Now’s the time to take action. ‘Hot weather naturally makes us want to eat less, so it’s a good time to try and shed those excess pounds,’ says Geeta Sidhu-Robb, nutrition expert and founder of Nosh Detox, who has devised this exclusive seven-day plan. She says: ‘Losing weight will also help you to feel less hot, sticky and bloated. ‘When you’re at a healthier weight, your body adjusts better to the heat. You’ll also feel more positive emotionally. A lot of women can get really stressed at the thought of having to wear fewer clothes and bare their bodies in hot weather. So losing some pre-holiday weight and being able to fit into a lovely dress, can…

What a whopper! Iceland are now selling a giant Half Pounder Burger. Made with a combination of chuck and brisket from British Aberdeen Angus Beef, it boasts a good beefy flavour and tender texture, and all for just £3 for two. Team them with Iceland’s limited edition Big Triple Burger Buns (69p for 2) and top with cheese, crispy bacon and gherkins for a mega bank holiday feast. ICED COFFEE IN A CAN Canned drinks are everywhere, from G&Ts to spritzers and wine – and now iced coffee too. Lavazza has teamed up with Pepsico for this premium iced cappuccino, giving you all the satisfaction of this frothy, chilled coffee-shop favourite on the go. £1.70, 250ml, Sainsbury’s. Catch of the day Whether you’re into Spanish tapas-style meals or just looking…

What exercise should I be doing? Q I know that exercise is good for you and helps to keep your heart healthy, but what else is it good for? Philippa says A Exercise plays a huge part in a healthy lifestyle! Yes, it keeps your heart healthy and blood pressure low but it has many other benefits. It’s good for your mental health, and can be as good as antidepressants for mild to moderate depression – it releases endorphins and makes you feel good! It improves your sleep and helps with insomnia. A recent study also shows that keeping fit protects you from getting cancer, and if you do get cancer it then makes you less likely to die from it. The current NHS guidelines re exercise say to aim…

£1 kids’ meal Until Sunday 18 August, buy any adult main at Bella Italia and you can get a kids’ meal for £1. Go to bellaitalia. co.uk/offers, search for your local Bella Italia restaurant and  register your email address to receive a voucher, which you can use Sunday to Friday. Children’s picture book bundle for £10 Go to theworks. co.uk and order a pre-selected bundle of 10 children’s picture books – or choose your own selection of six for just £10. Free money-saving tips to your inbox Martin Lewis is the Founder and Chair of MoneySaving Expert.com. To receive his weekly Money Tips email, sign up at moneysaving expert.com/latesttip.…

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ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Checking everything is in order before committing yourself to action may be tedious for the Aries go-getter, but for the next four weeks, the devil will be in the detail. Pay attention. For your reading ☎ 09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May It doesn’t always follow that when the planets are in harmony, life is similarly agreeable, but it helps. Instead of battling a headwind, you’ve got the breeze behind you. Enjoy. For your reading ☎ 09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun There are times for fun and times for putting in the hard work with people, especially family. And that time is now. With good foundations, you can reach for the stars! For your reading ☎ 09058 172559 CANCER…

THEN Canadian-born Katherine, 36, is a stand-up comedian, but she’s best known for appearing on comedy panel shows including Mock the Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats. Her first TV appearance was as an actress in C4 sitcom Campus in 2009, and she’s also starred in BBC2 comedy Episodes. In 2013, she reached the final of BBC1’s Let’s Dance for Comic Relief but came fourth as singer Nicki Minaj. NOW genealogy As the latest show series Who of Do You Think You Are? continues on BBC1, it’s Katherine’s turn to explore her family tree. She already knows about her dad’s side of the family which has  roots in Ireland, so she’s keen to find out about her mum’s ancestry. On a journey which takes her from Toronto to a…

It’s no secret that radio broadcaster and journalist Vanessa Feltz has struggled with her weight over the years. But the self-confessed yo-yo dieter at last seems happy in her own skin, after taking drastic action and going under the knife to get the body she’s always dreamt of. Since having a gastric bypass at the beginning of the year, Vanessa, 57, has lost an incredible three-and-a-half stone, as our exclusive picture (right) shows. And she’s not stopping there – she wants to achieve her goal of losing another 7lb. Now, in an exclusive interview with Woman , the glamorous granny tells us, ‘I’m a size 12 and on holiday I wore a bikini, so I have a brown tummy for the first time in 35 years. I can wear a…

DISTRACTING PRINT Sure to get you noticed for all the right reasons, prints work a little like an optical illusion to draw focus away from the areas you feel less happy to show off. BUST DETAIL Perfect for creating curves up top, this cute tie detail and gathering will boost a smaller bust. FLUTED SLEEVES Widening out from just below your elbow, these wide, fluted sleeves are not only a lovely design feature but will make the tops of your arms look slimmer, too. STRUCTURED STRIPES It’s no myth that vertical stripes make you look slimmer. Teamed with a row of cleverly placed buttons, this structured dress is very flattering. ROOMY SLEEVES These wide, short sleeves create space between your upper arms and the fabric, making them look smaller in…

Lottie London Contour Queen Flat Edge Brush, £8 Contouring beauty kits are worth nothing if you don’t have the right tools to apply them with. This brush is perfect for applying both cream and powder-based contouring buys, and gives a super-smooth and even finish. Maybelline Master Contour Stick, £7.99 This 2-in-1 cream stick is the ultimate multitasker. Use the darker shade to create shadows, before highlighting with the pale shade. Blend with your fingers before buffing with a blending brush for a natural finish. Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer, £4.19 After applying your foundation, use a concealer two shades lighter on the centre of your chin, insides of both cheeks (next to your nose), between, above and under the arch of your eyebrows. Blend with your fingers and your face will…

Whether we’re running around after our families or travelling far afield for work, life throws unexpected challenges at us. Looking back, I realise it was during those most chaotic periods of my life that my body started to change. One moment, I was active and slim. The next, I didn’t recognise my reflection. Growing up, I was always hitting balls around a tennis court or doing lengths in the swimming pool. Taking after my parents, I was slim – and while my friends complained about the extra weight they put on during their teens and 20s, it was never an issue for me. At 6ft 2in, it was easy for me to keep trim. ‘THE POUNDS KEPT PILING ON’ When you live 28 years of your life like that, you…

1 COCONUT OIL WITH CHILLI AND GARLIC Three ingredients in one, The Groovy Food Company’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil with Chilli & Garlic is brilliant for stir-frying, roasting and curries. £3.99, 283ml, Tesco. 2 CURRY RISOTTO FUSION Here’s a first – curry risotto! Riso Gallo has added a new flavour to its My Risotto Perfetto range. Just add water and simmer for 12 mins. £1.99, 210g (serves 2), Co-op and Nisa. 3 AWARD-WINNING MAYO Now available in Sainsbury’s, Sauce Shop’s Chipotle Mayo (smoky, subtle heat) and Sriracha Mayo (with a fiery kick) are great for perking up burgers and sandwiches. £2.50, 250g.…

‘MY BAG IS QUITE MINIMALIST’ Janice Bryant, 60, is a retired business analyst who lives in St Ives, Cambridgeshire While my bag has plenty of practical purposes, I have one item in there that is sentimental – and very precious to me. When my husband Keith passed away after a severe epileptic fit in August 2005, aged just 47, I was devastated. We loved to travel, and we’d visited 60 countries. At 45, I was a widow, but I wanted to continue living my life. I just needed a way to bring Keith with me, which is why I got some of his ashes put in a mourning cross. I’ve visited a further 26 countries since then, and I don’t intend to stop any time soon. I collect compact mirrors…

Have a mug of matcha Drinking matcha tea every morning can boost your energy and focus, according to research*. It contains L-theanine, which is especially helpful for high levels of stress and anxiety, and can help to boost relaxation without causing drowsiness. Increase your vitamin D intake According to a new study published in the American Society of Clinical Oncology, people deficient in vitamin D were twice as likely to develop pancreatic cancer and also had a higher risk of bowel cancer. Try Holland & Barrett Vitamin D3 250 Tablets 10ug, £8.19. Beat tired eyes Garnier Hyaluronic Acid and Coconut Water Eye Sheet Mask (£2.99, Superdrug) hydrates and cools the skin around your peepers and reduces puffiness – perfect for the warmer weather. It also leaves skin looking firmer and…

Is it really possible for women to come too? Q I’ve read about ‘female ejaculation’ and heard people talk about it, but I am not quite sure what it is or how you do it. Can you explain? Susan says A What’s often called ‘ejaculation’ for a woman is describing a spurting of liquid from inside her vagina at the time of climax. It’s not the same thing as a man’s ejaculation as it doesn’t contain any sperm – but it does deliver a similar intense and enjoyable sensation. How to do it? Find your ‘G spot’ – the sensitive place a third of the way along the upper side of your vagina. Then stimulate that spot until you orgasm – favourite moves are circular fingering, intercourse from behind, or…

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60 SECOND INTERVIEW Sara Davies At 35, Sara Davies is the youngest-ever investor to appear on Dragons’ Den, which returned for its 17th series last week. Here, the founder of global craft supplies company Crafter’s Companion tells us about joining the BBC2 show. What were you doing when Dragons’ Den started in 2005? I was 20 and studying business management at university. My fellow students would all come round and we’d watch the show. They used to say, ‘You’d make an awesome dragon!’ Did the BBC approach you? No. I told a friend that I’d love to be on the show. The next day he sent me a text saying, ‘I’ve phoned Dragons’ Den. They want to chat to you tomorrow!’ How did you feel on your first day? I…

HOLBY CITY BBC1 Look out Keller Ward, surgeon Diane Lloyd (Patricia Potter) is back, despite dying in 2007! The surgeon returns for BBC1’s special episode as part of Holby City’s 20th anniversary. Her colleagues will, no doubt, be shocked to see her! THE WITCHER Netflix This upcoming fantasy series will star Justice League’s Henry Cavill as monster hunter Geralt of Rivia, who joins forces with a princess  who has a dangerous secret. Ripper Street’s MyAnna Buring also stars.…

The Mojave Desert shimmers as a fighter jet screams across the sky. Cut to a close-up of Tom Cruise. Yep, the testosterone-heavy trailer for the Top Gun sequel looks pretty much like, well, Top Gun. The scenery’s the same, the uniforms identical and Cruise looks like he’s been in a cryogenic chamber since the first film was released in 1986. There is one difference – Kelly McGillis, who played Cruise’s love interest, Charlie, has been replaced by younger actress Jennifer Connelly, 48. Critics kicked off about this. Why is it OK for Cruise, 57, to reprise his role when McGillis, 62, was ignored? Aren’t we sick of ageing male stars copping off with women young enough to be their daughters or granddaughters in films? Cruise is consistently cast against younger…