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Ed Sheeran Don’t It’s long been thought that Ed penned Don’t after his then-girlfriend, Ellie Goulding, allegedly cheated on him with Niall Horan from One Direction – even though it is something Ellie has repeatedly denied. While Ed has never confirmed the 2014 hit was about the Starry Eyed singer, he has heavily hinted at it in interviews, once revealing, ‘Everyone f***ing knows’ who the song is about. Miley Cyrus Flowers As soon as Miley’s hit Flowers was released, fans began speculating about who it was about. With Miley having recently split from her husband, actor Liam Hemsworth, many jumped to the conclusion that he was the inspiration. Add in rumours that she wore Liam’s tuxedo in the music video, and the fact she released the song on his 33rd…

ALLISON JANNEY Pigmented pout 1 Summer is the perfect time to experiment with bright lipstick, and actor Allison welcomes the season with a zingy red. Keep the rest of your make-up simple to let your lips shine. 2 First, create a luminous base with a glow-boosting primer, such as Collection Filter Finish Complexion Boosting Primer, £7.99, Boots. 3 Next, recreate Allison’s long eyelashes with Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara, £12.99, Superdrug, which doubles the size of your lashes with just a couple of sweeps. 4 Finish with Revlon ColorStay Suede Ink Lipstick in Feed The Flame, £9.99, Boots. It’s the most gorgeous orange-toned red, ideal for making a statement on sunny days. VIOLA DAVIS Standout eyes 1 Don’t shy away from colourful eyeshadow. Viola’s gorgeous pink lids look so…

Samantha Gilchrist began her career as a wedding photographer, but long hours and a lack of work-life balance led her to rethink her options. In 2017, she discovered that 14th-century manor house and wedding venue The Ravenswood, near her home in Sussex, was up for sale. It felt like fate, so she decided to take a leap and buy it along with her business partner, Stuart Guy. Fast forward to today, and they now own and manage 12 luxury wedding venues – with nine across the UK and three in the US. Here, Samantha, 43, who lives with her husband, Garion, shares her career journey and reveals what it takes to create a couple’s perfect day. What do you love most about working in the wedding industry? The fact every…

Blueberry and coconut slice This fruity sponge is perfect with a cuppa. SERVES 12-16 PREP 20 MINS COOK 25-30 MINS, PLUS COOLING ✱ 280g unsalted butter, softened✱ 200g caster sugar, plus 2tbsp extra✱ 3 medium eggs✱ 1tsp vanilla extract✱ 150g self-raising flour, sifted✱ 1tsp baking powder, sifted✱ 80g desiccated coconut, plus extra to decorate✱ Zest and juice of 2 lemons✱ 200g blueberries, plus 100g extra for the topping✱ 2tbsp whole milk✱ 200g icing sugar, sifted✱ 250g soft cheese You will need: 20x25cm shallow baking tin, greased and lined with baking paper 1 Heat the oven to 160C Fan. Beat together 200g of the butter and 200g sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla. 2 Fold in the flour and baking powder,…

LORRAINE: ‘I’M NOT DONE YET’ A defiant Lorraine Kelly has insisted that she won’t be fading from our screens any time soon. This follows the shock news that her eponymous show’s airtime has been cut from its full-hour slot and, once the changes are in place, will run for just 30 weeks of the year. Lorraine revealed that despite having been on air for 40 years, she thankfully has no plans to hang up her boots, saying, ‘Hang on a minute, I’m not done yet.’ Prior to the announcement Lorraine said, ‘I couldn’t give up the show because I love it – honestly, I’d do it until I was 95!’ Suggesting that she understands that changes will be made to the show, she added, ‘Of course there have been storms…

A NEW LOW FOR MEGHAN AND HARRY? I can’t have been the only one who spat out my cuppa in utter disbelief when I saw the Duchess of Sussex’s ‘dropping it low’ dancing video. She posted it on her Instagram page to mark Princess Lilibet’s fourth birthday. But it was the most bizarre video – in which a heavily pregnant Meghan (plus dad dude cameos from Prince Harry) dances to the song The Baby Momma Dance – I think I’ve ever seen! Let’s put aside (for a moment) that most of us when about to give birth are just so shattered and fed up, the most we can do is bounce up and down on a yoga ball. Labour can bring out the strangest in all of us, but I’m…

This is your summer body’s secret weapon. Old cells can outstay their welcome on the surface of the skin, robbing it of radiance. A scrub will break down the bonds holding these no-longer-needed cells in place, revealing the fresher ones beneath. Slather onto damp skin and work in circular motions to step out of the shower baby-soft and smooth, just in time for beach season. Centre, from top of ‘lolly’: Daise Vanilla Glow Exfoliating Body Scrub, £8, Boots; Sol de Janeiro Bom Dia Body Scrub, £39, cultbeauty.co.uk; Dove Pomegranate Seeds & Shea Butter Body Scrub, £6.99, Superdrug…

Break those bad habits When we’ve arrived at the point where we lose some weight and work on our body composition, it’s tempting to go all out and try something different. Something tough, that really challenges us. Our motivation is high, so we’re prepared to endure and suffer. But that’s the thing; we don’t need to do that. Clearing the diary and staying away from our friends isn’t necessary. Getting into shape doesn’t mean restriction, denial and punishing workouts; it can simply entail changing bad habits that have become too ingrained in our lives. Working on those changes may take a little effort and discipline, but in the long run, you’ll never look back. Try this plan… 1 Structure. Focus on creating for yourself three nutritious meals and one snack…

How to stay safe this summer Having fun between the sheets? Staying protected – whatever your age – is essential… One thing I think isn’t talked about enough in women over 40 is ‘safe sex’. With over 40% of UK marriages ending in divorce, and long-term relationships often coming to an end at this stage of life, there’s a high chance lots of women will be venturing into new sexual relations. It may feel quite liberating not to have to consider contraception as you enter menopause but, in my career as a GP, I have seen a few women taken by surprise with a positive pregnancy test when they least expect it in their 40s and 50s. Fertility does decline with age, but pregnancy is still possible – so use…

Can TikTok trends really help you save money? Thanks to social media, there’s a whole new language coming through around managing your cash more mindfully. We’re definitely not advocating you get your financial advice from TikTok and YouTube – but here are a few ways to refresh how you view and deal with money. LOUD BUDGETING This is an increasingly popular trend for being open and transparent about your finances. Lukas Battle, a TikTok comedian and content creator, coined the term ‘loud budgeting’ in a viral video he posted last year. He described it as a reaction against social pressure to overspend and a way to take control of your finances by being upfront and unapologetic about your budget. Hear, hear to that! So, if you’re invited on a night…

COLOUR DELIGHT Create a vibrant setting by incorporating a palette of bold hues to bring your space to life. Add an accent dining chair in a standout shade and use decorative bowls and vases in strong designs to continue the colour-blocking style. SOPHISTICATED TABLE CHIC Keep it elegant and refined with a colour scheme of warm neutrals to style your table. Table linens with subtle stitch detailing soften the look, while accents of gold in glassware, cutlery and candle holders will elevate this tablescape. COUNTRY VIBES Bring the outside in by introducing a flourish of greens and yellows to complement warm wooden furniture, then incorporate fun gingham prints and ditsy florals on table linen and decorative touches to create interest.…

IF YOU LOVE TO WIN PRIZES THEN VISIT comps.womanmagazine.co.uk What do actors Daniel Craig and George Clooney have in common? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the five-word answer. ACROSS 1 Former footballer, _ Beckham (5)4 One who inherits (4)6 Body part (8)13 Without interruption or pause (7)14 Goes on a journey (7)15 Personnel (5)16 Compass point (4)17 Mystery (6)18 Principles (6)20 Gave money to (4)21 Wear away (5)22 From New Delhi, for example (6)25 Quarrel (8)28 Gentle, kind (6)30 Device for telling time (5)32 Online identity (8)34 Metallic element (6)35 To hold a party (4)38 Occurring once a year (6)39 Margins (5)40 Place to park a car (6)43 Pleased, delighted (4)44 Sense of personal integrity (6)45 Notions (8)48 Court case (5)49…

She’s been one of TV’s most prolific stars over the last six decades, playing a huge variety of roles including Purdey in The New Avengers, a Bond Girl and – unforgettably – Patsy Stone in Absolutely Fabulous. With an 80th birthday on the horizon, you’d forgive actor Joanna Lumley for wanting to slow down the pace a little – but she reveals that the secret to her youthful looks and incredible energy is to keep working. ‘I think being busy keeps me young. You need it!’ she says, admitting that her acting roles give her a sense of purpose and she intends to stay on screen as long as she possibly can. ‘The thing is to keep doing stuff that other people need.’ In fact, Joanna, 79, is so devoted…

For years he has been one of their most outspoken critics, blasting Prince Harry as a ‘whiny, entitled, arrogant, hypocritical little twerp’ and mocking his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, as ‘Princess Pinocchio’. Now controversial broadcaster Piers Morgan has reignited his fierce feud with Harry and Meghan, branding them ‘family wreckers’. In a world exclusive interview with Woman, Piers has taken a fresh swipe amid reports that they recently met up with Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham at a dinner party at their home in Montecito, California. The get-together is thought to have happened just days after Brooklyn, 26, and wife Nicola, 30, spectacularly shunned his dad David’s lavish 50th birthday celebrations amid an alleged family fall-out. Reports at the time suggested that Harry, 40, who himself has repeatedly accused…

SUMMER BLAZERS From summer occasions to smartening up jeans, a lightweight blazer is timeless. Co-ordinate with suit trousers, layer over a chiffon dress, or team with a pleated skirt. For a more relaxed vibe, style with cream or pale washed denim, adding heels to elevate the look. RUCHED SWIMSUITS The gathered fabric across the mid-section of these miracle suits works hard to disguise lumps and bumps, while drawing the eye inwards to create a slimming effect. Not just for curvy figures, ruching also helps to make a softness, enhancing shapes on straighter body types. MAXI SKIRTS Want a polished look with minimal effort? All hail the full-length skirt, it’s back for summer, feeling refreshed after years of midi-lengths. As well as elongating your silhouette, the maxi flows over curves, balancing…

Want to feel amazing in your shorts this year? Not only does a perky bum make a difference to how we look in our summer wardrobe, but strong glutes are also important for powering your daily activities, keeping your pelvis in alignment and helping prevent bad posture. ‘You’re not going to get the bum you want by sitting on it,’ says Woman’s fitness expert Annie Deadman. ‘Glutes are inherently lazy muscles and they need a good prod to wake up.’ These six moves will do just that. So, what are you waiting for? YOUR WORKOUT Aim to do this routine three times a week, with 10-20 reps for each move. Beginner? Gradually build up to 20 reps as you become stronger. Clamshells Lie on your side, with your knees on…

Midlife – and all the stresses that come with it, like divorce, redundancy and bereavement – can take its toll on long-established female friendships. As we saw in the last series of The White Lotus, tensions about the careers and private lives of more successful mates and one’s own unfulfilled dreams can create a toxic situation which no amount of fond memories of girls’ nights out can fix. What’s more, women often feel a deep sense of betrayal if a close female friend lets them down – even over something as simple as a cancelled night out. A study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, for example, revealed that women are more likely than men to question their friendships if they feel under-supported. While men might have it…

GEORGE HOME AT ASDA Warm tones, like yellow, orange and pink, are a must for bringing a summer feel to your decor. NUTMEG HOME AT MORRISONS Soft pinks and sage greens are a classic country duo. Mix in florals for a hit of pattern. M&S Fruit prints are in high demand this season. We love these punchy patterns and colours. HABITAT AT SAINSBURY’S Dial up your garden’s style with these bold and bright buys.…

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Phyllis Logan heads the cast of three-part cosy crime drama Murder Most Puzzling, which sees the Downton Abbey star play crossword expert Cora Felton. Her fame as the ‘Puzzle Lady’ leads her to helping the police with a murder case in the sleepy market town of Bakerbury, but it soon becomes clear that she isn’t quite who she claims to be. Here, Phyllis reveals more… How would you describe Murder Most Puzzling? It’s like Murder She Wrote meets Miss Marple on steroids! It is a police procedural drama, but not as we know it, and it’s full of great characters. It appealed to me because it’s just so wacky and different. I hope that people enjoy it for its entertainment value. You can’t accuse this show of being bleak. What…

IS CHILDFREE THE WAY TO BE? Miley Cyrus is no stranger to controversy – and her latest comments on not wanting to be a mum have raised a few eyebrows. Speaking on The Interview podcast, the 32-year-old pop star said she’s ‘not overly passionate’ about motherhood and that having kids ‘isn’t a priority for me in my life’. Her candour has been widely praised, though, for helping to normalise something some women feel, but rarely say out loud: not wanting children. As someone who always dreamed of being a mother, I find Miley thought-provoking here. I wanted nothing more than to become a mum, even as a child myself. But motherhood, as I’ve experienced it, is not quite the rosy picture I imagined. The love I feel is profound and…