Innholdsfortegnelse for 30-Mar-2020 i Woman

My mantra, in times of trouble, is ‘What would Dolly do?’ and this always makes me smile. Undeniably, she is unique (remember when she posed as a bunny-girl for Playboy?) and she always looks fab. But my mother gave me the rule that you should never have your boobs and legs on show at the same time – see p16 for the debate on whether sexy has a sell-by date. Personally, I’m a comfy jumper girl and the best to buy right now are on p21. Stay snuggly, safe and warm!…

After months of turmoil at the Palace, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have finally marked the end of their time as senior members of the Royal Family. The couple’s last royal engagement was the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey. But instead of being invited to join in the Queen’s procession with Prince William, Prince Charles, Kate and Camilla, Harry and Meghan were told they should go straight to their seats. Now, royal author Lady C exclusively tells Woman that the couple were in fact ‘upset that they were not treated as if they were remaining fully paid-up members of the Royal Family.’ So is Prince Harry having a change of heart about turning his back on the Royal Family for a new life in Canada? FEELING LEFT OUT?…

‘I THANK GOD FOR JEANNE’ In April 2014, Sir Bob Geldof’s daughter Peaches was found dead at her home at the age of 25 after a heroin overdose – the same way her mother Paula Yates tragically died 14 years earlier. Now, Bob, 68, has opened up about his grief, confessing it never goes away. ‘Time doesn’t heal, it accommodates,’ he recently said in an interview on Irish chat show The Tommy Tiernan Show. ‘It is boundless and it is bottomless, the grief, the abyss is infinite.’ The Boomtown Rats frontman described his daughter as ‘the wildest, funniest, cleverest, wittiest and the most bonkers of all of us,’ in his statement when Peaches died. And, in an interview with Event magazine, Bob explains how he always allows himself to cry…

HIGH-WAISTED Create a slimming silhouette with high-waisted tapered trousers. These will hide a muffin top and lengthen legs. CROPPED Trousers with a cropped length that finish at the smallest part of your leg are really flattering. Available in three leg lengths, this style caters for different heights. JERSEY STRETCH A stretchy fabric with an elasticated waistband is perfect for those days when you want to be really comfortable and need some extra give around your middle. LEATHER LOOK If you have larger thighs and calves, avoid leather-look leggings, instead opt for a straight-leg-style. Team with trainers for a casual look, then swap for heels at night to dress them up. RELAXED STYLE Tracksuit-bottom style but a touch smarter! With an elasticated waist and cuff bottoms, they are the ultimate in…

Barry M That’s Swell Lip Plumper, £4.99, Superdrug This vegan, oil-infused formula stimulates your skin’s natural collagen, so your lips look fuller and feel softer. BYBI Lip Plumper, £9, Boots A natural remedy, glide this lip plumper onto dry lips for a youthful plumping effect and long-lasting hydration. Revlon Kiss Plumping Lip Crème in Barely Blush, £6.99, Superdrug A soft, creamy finish in a range of nude and natural shades, this lip crème adds a subtle touch of colour and enhances the size of your lips. NYX Professional Makeup Filler Instinct Plumping Lip Polish, £6.50, Superdrug For day-to-night looks, switch it up with this super-sheer lip polish that gives you instantly fuller-looking lips. Wear alone or layer over a lipstick. E.l.f. Lip Plumping Gloss in Mocha Twist, £6, elfcosmetics.co.uk For…

A diet that can make you look and feel fantastic is a diet that we can get on board with. Bursting with vitamin-C rich foods, you’ll be producing more collagen and helping to minimise the appearance of cellulite, while toning your muscles for a stronger core. Plus, with so many meal options, you won’t get bored and resort to old habits, and with no restriction on fruit and veg, you’ll be eating fewer calories without going hungry. 3 STEPS TO A FIRMER FIGURE BURN FAT The diet is low in calories, but not so low that your metabolism will slow down and go into ‘starvation mode’, where essentially it clings on to calories. Plus, it’s filling, with plenty of low GI (glycaemic index) foods like wholegrains, fruit and veg. TONE…

1 BOOZY EGGS Who says Easter is just for kids? Aldi’s range of chocolate eggs this year includes an adults-only Gin-infused White Chocolate Egg and a Prosecco & Raspberry Milk Chocolate Egg, both decorated with edible lustre. £4.99. 2 GLAM BUNNY The iconic Lindt Milk Chocolate Gold Bunny gets an Animal Print makeover exclusive to Tesco. Perfect for anyone who loves a bit of leopard print, and who doesn’t! £2.50 (100g), £4 (200g). 3 FREE-FROM SLAB A delicious egg alternative, Asda Free From Extra Special Honeycomb and Raspberry Choc Slab is gluten, egg and milk-free and topped with pieces of lustered honeycomb and freeze-dried raspberry pieces. £3.49, 160g.…

‘I AM STRONGER THAN I EVER THOUGHT’ My grandmother always said it was a tragedy only one man (my grandfather, I’d like to think) had seen her naked. She was a swimming champion: tall and shapely with, as she never failed to tell us, aristocratic ankles. Yet, like a dust-sheet-covered masterpiece, her body went largely unappreciated. A beauteous thing, seen by so few. ‘I HAVE SLEPT WITH ONE MAN’ My body, like hers, has not been viewed by many men. I wouldn’t be so boastful as to profess this as a tragedy for mankind. But, you know, Jack Nicholson once told me I had ‘nice t**s’, so I’m thinking there might be an audience. Why so few observers? Well, I was in a 26-year relationship that started when I was…

The scientists have spoken! Try these easy ways to achieve a happier, healthier life A happier morning With inspirational and intimate conversations about living a fully-engaged, purposeful life from Elizabeth Gilbert, Brene Brown and Gretchen Rubin, and everyday guests, The Good Life Project podcast is perfect to boost your mood and ease morning blues. Carrots and eye health It’s always thought to be an old wives’ tale, but research has found that carrots could help you to see in the dark.* Vitamin A, found in carrots, was shown to help eyes perform in low light. Treat for feet With a blend of lavender and bergamot to help you sleep and nutrients such as rosehip seed, sea buckthorn and jojoba oils to boost vitamin A and E, the Kiss the Moon…

Medication Some medicine – particularly antidepressants – can block your orgasm. Ask your GP for a medication with fewer side effects. Anxiety Research suggests stress can block a woman coming. Relax before sex, perhaps with a bath or a massage. As you approach climax, let worried thoughts go and focus only on the pleasure that you’re feeling. Hormones If going on the Pill, or starting a new brand, has coincided with your difficulty, consider changing it. If you’re going through the menopause, see a gynaecologist to get your hormones into balance.…

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Diana’s death IN LOCKDOWN A file containing details about Princess Diana’s death in 1997 could be kept secret until 2082 because of a French law. The document, compiled by French police during an 18-month investigation, is locked in a basement at the Palais de Justice in Paris. Authorities are prohibiting access through use of a code, which states certain national archives should be shielded from public view for at least 75 years. As the file on Princess Diana was completed in 2007, it’ll be kept secret until 2082 at the earliest. However, authorities have the power to review this, so it may never been seen at all. A spokesman for the Palais de Justice said, ‘The investigation file is placed in the archives of the Paris Court of Appeal. In…

She once admitted that she ‘doesn’t have a lot of friends’. But now Victoria Beckham has reportedly lost another one, Stella McCartney, after she is thought to have poached the fashion designer’s nanny. The women, who each have four children, have been good friends for several years and their daughters, Harper and Reiley, are friends too. Stella, married to Alasdhair Willis, and Victoria, married to former footballer David, reportedly had a row after Posh posted a picture of Reiley with Harper at her sixth birthday party at Buckingham Palace in 2017, going against Stella’s wishes to keep her children’s lives private. And it seems the friends have fallen out again just three years later, with several consequences… ‘DESPITE LOSING PALS, VICTORIA INSISTS SHE’S NEVER LONELY’ PUBLIC UNFOLLOWING Vic, 45, and…

Sitting in a rocking chair in my neighbour Donna’s kitchen while she’s making tea, I gently bottle-feed a lamb. It’s only a few hours old and feels warm and fragile in my arms. Donna owns a nearby smallholding, with 30 sheep, and immediately took it in when it was rejected by its mother. ‘I feel so lucky,’ I smile, because after spending 44 years in the city, my new life in the country is full of endless surprises. I’d always lived in London. I loved its diversity, culture and the way I could get lost in its exuberance. One of my favourite things was sitting in a coffee shop in Covent Garden, watching people going about their busy lives. I married my husband, Simon, in 2004. He was a music-industry…

PEDI READY As sandal-season approaches, you might need a little TLC to get your feet prepped. Start with a foot mask to soften any rough skin on your heels or soles. Starskin VIP Gold Foot Mask, £11.50, makes for the ultimate pampering experience. Featuring a gold foil layer that gives a sauna-like effect by warming up your feet to encourage absorption, and a hydrating serum containing shea butter, you’re left with smooth skin in less than 15 minutes! SCRUB UP Winter may be over, but chances are it’s left your skin feeling dehydrated. The cold air outside means the water in your skin evaporates more quickly and dead skin cells can build up. Replenish moisture levels and get rid of dry skin by exfoliating with Soap & Glory Flake Away…

✱ Eat as much salad and vegetables (except potatoes) as you like, just don’t add fat. ✱ Salad dressings must be fat-free – try balsamic vinegar instead. ✱ Stay hydrated with plenty of water – diet soft drinks and squash are allowed, but keep to a minimum. Add just a splash of skimmed milk in tea and coffee. Breakfasts Choose one each day ✱ 2 Weetabix, 150ml skimmed milk and a chopped pear. A glass of pure fruit juice. ✱ A banana and berry smoothie made with half a banana, a handful of berries, 150ml skimmed milk and 2tbsp low-fat natural yogurt. And 1 orange. ✱ Slice of wholemeal toast with a little low-fat olive spread and 1 scrambled egg. And one fat-free fruit yogurt. ✱ 40g wholegrain cereal (All-Bran,…

CLASSIC AND AFFORDABLE GIN If you’re looking for straight-talking, no-nonsense gin, I Heart Gin is a good place to be-gin! Available in classic style and a pink version. £17, 70cl, Sainsbury’s. 20% OFF WINE Blossom Hill Grenache Rose is down to just £4.95 (from £6.19) at Waitrose until 14 April. It’s a taste of Californian sunshine in a bottle with red berry flavours and is easy drinking. CRUMPET BEER Warburtons crumpets that don’t make the grade are being used to make beer by Toast Ale. This 4.2% alc Session IPA is pleasing and is a great use of waste. £28, 12 x 330ml, toastale.com.…

I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU Q My husband and I went through a bad patch and took your advice and went to Relate. We thrashed out our childhood experiences. His mother died when he was little and he always thought it was his fault. Mine died when I was 13 and my dad, who always had a bad temper, remarried. We came to understand not only each other but ourselves and I have to say, a year on, we couldn’t be happier. The sessions have left me with one piece of unfinished business. I was horrible to my stepmother, not only when she first married my dad but later, when she went on looking after me when my father died. We lost touch when she invited me for Christmas…

HOW TO STOP MY CAT SCRATCHING Cats are born scratchers and don’t understand the difference between scratching a tree, a cat post or your sofa. Many owners feel that their cats are acting out of spite when they start scratching, even when they have a perfectly good post. It’s important to realise that it’s a natural behaviour, which is vital for keeping their claws in good condition. We should avoid telling them off as this will only increase stress levels and confuse the cat. Instead, we need to be redirecting their scratching. Not every cat scratching post is created equal and if the post is in any way unsuitable, it is less likely the cat will use it. Ensure the scratching post is sturdy and stable as wobbly ones can…

READY, STEADY, BAKE!  Matt Lucas has been announced as the new host of The Great British Bake Off, replacing Sandi Toksvig. The Little Britain star will join Noel Fielding on the Channel 4 show. DENISE QUITS BOOZY PAST  Denise Van Outen has given up alcohol and ditched partying in a bid to continue her healthy lifestyle. Denise, 45, said, ‘It had got to the point where I just thought, “I don’t want to feel like this. I want to go into my late 40s feeling fit, healthy and amazing”. So I started to make a few changes.’ LOUIS LOVES MUSIC  The Duchess of Cambridge has revealed that Prince Louis’ favourite song is Happy Birthday To You. Kate made the sweet admission during a recent royal engagement.…

GREGG WALLACE The MasterChef star, 55, has lost 3st by reducing his fat intake, cutting down on booze and enlisting the help of a personal trainer. But he insists that he never completely cuts anything out, as doing that ‘will make you miserable’. OLLY MURS The 35-year-old recently unveiled his toned torso after undergoing an intense six-week transformation. The Voice UK judge admitted being overweight left him feeling grumpy, but now he feels good in himself. It also helps that he’s got a personal trainer girlfriend! JOE PASQUALE Comedian Joe, 58, has gained a six-pack following his 2st weight loss, which he achieved through a combination of cutting out sugar, weight training and boxing. Joe confessed, ‘I was heavily into wine gums, but I’ve knocked that on the head now!’…

Nearly 42 years ago, Dolly Parton posed for the cover of Playboy magazine wearing nothing but the iconic bunny-girl outfit and a cheeky grin. Now, the country superstar hopes to recreate the legendary photo shoot, wearing the exact same bustier and bow tie. ‘I don’t plan to retire. I just turned 74. I plan to be on the cover of Playboy magazine again,’ she said recently. ‘Boobs are still the same,’ she added. We imagine the people at Playboy are tripping over their robes to sign her up, and yet other undeniably gorgeous middle-aged stars don’t seem to share her refreshing self-confidence. Liz Hurley, 54, recently said she feels ‘too old’ to walk on a public beach in a bikini – despite modelling her own swimsuit brand on Instagram. And…

I’ve always wanted to have kids, I feel like it gives you a purpose in life. When I got married in 2010, I was 39 and we’d discussed having kids in detail. We got married two years after meeting and I wasn’t getting any younger, so I wanted to start trying straight away. But my husband always had an excuse for why we couldn’t. I was miserable, crying all the time, then one day he told me he definitely didn’t want kids. I’d put all my investment into this guy and having kids with him. After two years of marriage, I’d had enough. ‘I FELT LIKE I HAD NO ONE’ I had to leave him, I had no choice, I couldn’t see myself growing older without a child. So in…

SALTS Sink into the tub with luxury Himalayan bath salts. Infused with CBD and essential oils for a calming end to any day. Hugg CBD Bath Salts, £10.99, thehuggshop. co.uk. OIL For the ultimate bath experience, slather straight onto skin to nourish and pamper. Nspa Indulgent Jojoba & White Jasmine Oil-Infused Shower & Bath Gel, £3, Asda. SOAK Add this fresh-scented soak to running water to help unwind. It’s gentle enough for sensitive and eczema prone skin too. Westlab Soothing Bath Soak with Dead Sea Salt Minerals, £2.99, Boots. RELAXING CANDLE There’s nothing more indulgent than a candle while you bathe, especially one that’s infused with essential oils. Rituals Relax Heroes Scented Candle, £19.90.…

DINNER IN 10 HelloFresh, the recipe kit company, has added Extra Rapid 10-minute recipes to its menu choices, so you can enjoy a home-cooked meal without spending time in the kitchen or shopping for the ingredients. Recipes include Honey and Miso Cod on Stir-fry, Fragrant Chicken Massaman Curry, Hoisin Beef Stir-fry and Steak Sandwich with Fried Potatoes. It’s a great way to get out of the weekly recipe rut. From £29.99 for three meals for two people, hellofresh.co.uk. VEGGIE BAO BUNS Usually filled with pork belly, these pillowy soft steamed buns have hit the veggie and vegan scene. Try Itsu Spicy Veg Bao’Buns filled with spicy tofu and Asian-inspired vegetables to cook from frozen. £3.75, 6-pack, Waitrose and Ocado. IF YOU’VE GOT HAPPY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF BIRDS EYE CRISPY PANCAKES,…

Carrot cupcakes A delicious mini version of the classic teatime treat. MAKES 32 PREP 10 MINS COOK 15 MINS ✱ 325g plain flour ✱ 125g wholemeal flour ✱ 1tbsp bicarbonate of soda ✱ 2tbsp ground cinnamon ✱ 300g caster sugar ✱ 300ml sunflower oil ✱ 4 large free-range eggs ✱ 1tbsp vanilla extract ✱ 100g each chopped walnuts, desiccated coconut and sultanas ✱ 300g carrots, grated ✱ 250g canned pineapple chunks, drained and puréed FOR THE FROSTING ✱ 800g full-fat cream cheese ✱ 400g butter, softened ✱ 400g icing sugar, sifted ✱ 2-2½tbsp lemon juice YOU WILL NEED ✱ 32 cupcake cases (we used spot and stripe cake cups from Lakeland) ✱ Disposable piping bags ✱ A star nozzle ✱ Edible sparkle dust (available from Waitrose & Partners and Sainsbury’s)…

Time to switch up my contraception Q I’m rubbish at taking my contraceptive pill. I think I forget at least two or three days each month, which obviously isn’t ideal. What else is out there? Philippa says A A form of long acting reversible contraception is likely to be the answer here. The issues with short acting forms like pills is that people forget, or condoms split, but a long acting reversible form removes the user from the equation. These forms are incredibly effective, working 99.9% of the time. Options include an injection every three months, an implant which can last up to three years, a hormone coil which lasts three to five years depending on the type, and a copper coil which lasts up to 10 years. See your…

When a guy is ‘cut’ what does it mean? Q When my nice new man and I got to messing around a bit, I was a bit shocked because his penis was missing its hood. I thought something was wrong with him, but when I told my girlfriends – they laughed and said my partner was ‘cut’. What does that mean? What difference does it make to sex? I’m clearly not up to speed here – I’ve only been with one man and that was my ex-husband. A Your new man’s been circumcised – that is, had his foreskin removed for health or religious reasons. There’s much debate about whether circumcision’s a good idea. It can mean a man’s less sensitive, but also that he lasts longer in bed. Explain…

When I look at this photo, I see a warrior – one who has stared death in the face and won. And as I posed for the camera, unashamed of my bald head or cancer-ravaged body, I certainly felt that way. It captured a moment in time when I realised that, however difficult and frightening things got, that strong, capable woman couldn’t be kept down. I first found a lump in my left breast in February 2018, and throughout the four weeks of tests, I knew, deep down, it was cancer. The following month, a specialist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital confirmed I had grade-two cancer in my left breast and one of my lymph nodes. I thought I’d prepared myself for the news, but I was wrong –…

Mel Giedroyc We’re used to seeing Mel and Sue Perkins in TV presenter mode, but in Sky One comedy Hitmen the duo can be seen flexing their acting muscles. They play best friends Jamie and Fran who have accidentally stumbled into a lucrative career in contract killing. Tell us about your character, Jamie… She’s well-meaning and loyal. There’s a fluffiness about her, but she can be quite brutal. Fran is her absolute best friend and as long as she’s alright, Jamie’s alright. She’s in this job actually because it means they get to hang out, more than anything. Is it as much about their friendship as it is about them being hired killers? Yes. Hopefully there’s a real sense of a proper friendship, which is what this is really about.…

Ex-EastEnders star Hetti Bywater has been slated for advertising for a new fella with extremely specific criteria. Hetti, 25, who played Ian Beale’s daughter Lucy, says any potential boyfriend must be over 5ft 10in, have blue eyes and maybe wear glasses. In her Instagram post, which she later said was a joke, she also insists he should work in film or TV, be left wing, intelligent, kind and want to ‘conquer the world’. Who didn’t dream of tall, dark and handsome (TDH) men in their 20s? I remember swearing at that age that lips that had tasted air below 5ft 10in would never touch mine. If a potential man didn’t look like a younger version of Bryan Ferry, I just wasn’t interested. My criteria included blue eyes, no fellow journalists…