Indholdsfortegnelse for 7-Jul-2025 i Woman

I made a promise to myself this year that I would wear less make-up. Don’t get me wrong; I love beauty, particularly that understated look, and I also enjoy going all out for a night on the tiles. But, day to day, not having to be a slave to the products is liberating! Seeing celebrities embrace their au naturel glow on holiday, with no filter and looking fabulous, only serves to reinforce the idea that being happy in our own skin really is putting our best foot forward. Also this week – are you a nervous traveller? From worrying about the smallest things that seem so big to fretting about what to pack, we’ve got you covered. Turn to page 26 to see how to beat the fears that stop…

Amanda Holden BGT judge Amanda let her handbag do the talking. The Heart FM star, 54, wore a white shirt dress but it was her very apt choice of accessory, which was tennis ball shaped and from Kate Spade, that stole the show at the tournament in 2022. Hannah Waddingham Ted Lasso star Hannah brought all the summer vibes last year with this floral halterneck dress from Elie Saab. The actor, 50, styled the look with a pair of oversized sunnies and a white clutch bag, while her wedges were from Russell & Bromley. Lorraine Kelly Daytime TV veteran Lorraine looked radiant in this blue floral midi dress with puff sleeves. The star, 65, didn’t say where the dress was from but we know she’s a fan of high-street fashion…

5 health trends that could do you harm When it comes to getting correct medical advice, it can be hard to know where to turn. Here’s some of the latest social media trends and my view on their efficacy and safety… 1 TAPING YOUR MOUTH TO STOP SNORING This involves placing a small piece of micropore medical tape over the lips before bed to prevent mouth breathing and snoring. Small studies show it may help, but if someone has an underlying condition, such as sleep apnoea or blocked nasal passages, it can adversely affect breathing. In my opinion, there are much safer things you can try instead, such as losing weight, reducing alcohol and side sleeping. 2 LEMON JUICE FOR WHITER TEETH Lemon juice is highly acidic and can erode…

Chicken cacciatore Cooked in a rich tomato sauce, this retro favourite is big on flavour and light on the calories. SERVES 6 PREP 15 MINS COOK 30-40 MINS ✱ 2tbsp light olive oil ✱ 6 skin-on chicken breasts ✱ 2 onions, peeled and sliced ✱ 1 stick celery, finely chopped ✱ 2 garlic cloves, crushed ✱ Small glass white wine ✱ 2 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes ✱ 1tbsp sun-dried tomato paste ✱ 1tbsp red wine vinegar ✱ 1 bay leaf ✱ 1 stalk fresh rosemary, leaves chopped ✱ 100g pitted black olives 1 Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a large sauté pan. Season the chicken, then cook skin-side down over medium-high heat for a few mins, until the skin is golden and crisp. Turn and cook for a…

LOVED-UP EAMONN Eamonn Holmes and his girlfriend Katie Alexander, who is 22 years his junior, appeared to be dialling up their relationship as they put on a public display of affection at Royal Ascot. As Eamonn’s divorce from Ruth Langsford continues, we can only imagine what’s going through her mind... JO AND ZOE’S NEW GIG They’ve been friends for more than 30 years but this is the first time Zoe Ball, 54, and Jo Whiley, 60, have joined forces. The radio presenters are set to host a podcast on the ups and downs of everyday life. Zoe, who quit the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show last year, said she was ‘so super-excited to dive into the world of podcasting’, while Jo described the show as, ‘What happens when two mates…

RECOLLECTIONS MAY VARY... There’s the truth. And then there’s Meghan’s ‘truth’. It used to be called ‘opinion’ or ‘version of events’. But now it’s ultra fashionable (not to mention down with the kids) to call it ‘my truth’. There’s no nuance, grey or seeing anyone else’s side of the coin (or indeed crown). It’s just ‘what I say is actually what happened’. Certainly this is something that the Duchess of Sussex has leaned into. On the latest publicity blitz for her As Ever brand, she gave another interview in which she suggested that people never tell the truth about her and she wants them to stop lying. (Presumably only the ‘truth’ that comes out of her mouth is the definitive version.) In another remarkable, arguably thinly veiled swipe at the…

Peptides are the latest skincare must-have when it comes to plumping and smoothing your skin. They’re a real powerhouse ingredient, helping to increase collagen production in your cells, which leads to a firmer complexion with a renewed bounce. This new high-tech range from Superdrug is powered by peptides, with products proven to deliver firmer, smoother and more radiant skin in just four weeks, all at a very reasonable price. Optimum Peptide Night Cream, Serum, Day Cream SPF50, Eye Cream, all £18 each, Superdrug…

Embrace the sweat! It’s the middle of summer and the days are long. The warm sunshine and the heat that comes with it can provide the perfect excuse to dodge our weekly fitness sessions. Just to make things doubly worse, there’s the threat of those regular hot flushes to make things even more uncomfortable. But – listen up sisters – in three months we’ll be moaning about the shorter days, the lack of motivation, the dark evenings curtailing our post-dinner walks (which are so good for regulating our blood glucose!), so let’s get some tactics in place. For many of us, exercise is something we do regularly without thinking, like putting the recycling out. It’s in our blood and fills us with joy. So I know that we are all…

Easy way to beat your credit score Do you know your credit score? More than 30% of us don’t – but it’s worthwhile checking. ‘Your credit score plays a key role in your financial life, influencing your ability to access loans, credit cards, and mortgages with more favourable interest rates,’ says Charlie Evans, money expert at Compare The Market. This can save you money in the long run: a good score makes it easier to get approved for loans or credit cards and usually means paying less in interest. Yet new research shows that 46% of us aren’t taking any active steps to boost our credit scores* – even though many will be now using credit more than usual due to cost-of-living pressures. So here’s a timely reminder that there…

PRIMARK Inspired by exotic holiday destinations, you can recreate Primark’s latest luxe look with brass features, palm tree prints and touches of jute. HOME BARGAINS Go bold with the traveller’s bazaar theme, featuring hot pink and orange accessories in standout prints. MATALAN Give your garden a countryside makeover with a pretty planter or bird feeder. Explore faux plants too, to take the stress out of maintaining your garden. B&M Try a calming combination of botanical prints and soft shades of green to give your bedroom a summer update.…

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STEPHANIE WARING AND KYM MARSH In 2014, Hollyoaks’ Stephanie was left heartbroken when Corrie’s Kym started dating her ex Dan Hooper just six weeks after their five-year relationship ended. Speaking about her devastation at the time Stephanie, now 47, said ‘She’s carried on with him knowing what it’s done to me. It is killing me.’ Kym, 49, and Dan went on to get engaged, but split after a year. The former friends publicly made up in 2016, with Steph saying, ‘I want to draw a line under everything that has been said in the past two years. This is about closure, [and] forgiveness.’ RYAN THOMAS AND TINA O’BRIEN Former Coronation Street golden couple Ryan and Tina’s bitter split in 2009 was widely reported, but acrimony between the pair flared again…

F rom glossy fashion shoots to celebrity Instagram holiday snaps, we live in a world where filters and photoshopping can enhance a photo in seconds. Lorraine Kelly shared a snap of her ‘real body’ in a bikini picture during a segment on her morning TV show recently while discussing the dangers of using online filters to alter pictures before posting them on social media. Lorraine, 65, showed the original image of her on holiday looking happy and relaxed in a white bikini along with the same photo in which filters had been used to tone up her stomach and arms. Laughing at how different she looked in the altered image, Lorraine remarked, ‘It just shows you what you can do now. ‘They did it with me, and I looked at…

TRINNY WOODALL Fashionista turned beauty mogul Trinny looks decades younger than her 61 years, even without make-up. The star has an extensive skincare regime and credits microneedling – which can be done at home or at the salon – for her youthful complexion. ‘This might be a scary idea to many, but it is an incredible treatment that can help with scarring, pigmentation, sagging skin and fine lines,’ she says, adding that she does the treatment once or twice a week. RUTH LANGSFORD Loose Women’s Ruth has looked positively glowing recently and it’s hard to believe she’s 65 with such a youthful complexion. Sharing her skincare secrets, the star revealed her go-to products from Nip + Fab. ‘The Ceramide Fix Overnight Cream is just what my skin needs at the…

LOOK SHARP IN A SUIT A three-piece is a timeless staple that everyone should have in their wardrobe. It can be dressed up with heels or down with white trainers, depending on the occasion. Wear yours together with tonal accessories like Amanda or swap the waistcoat for a slogan T-shirt, for an effortlessly cool vibe. MAKE A STATEMENT WITH PRINT A floral print dress stands out on its own, needing only minimal styling. If you’re attending a special occasion, take a cue from Amanda, who wears her own Lipsy design, and opt for the charm of ‘petal power’. While her exact dress isn’t available any more, this fantastic lookalike can be layered with a white blazer and dressed up with nude heels. MIX AND MATCH FOR AN EASY LOOK A…

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Idris Elba is the British Prime Minister, or at least he is in the action-packed comedy Heads of State! He plays the UK premier, former SAS commando Sam Clarke, who has to join forces with movie star-turned-US President Will Derringer (John Cena) to thwart a global conspiracy and save the world. Here, the Luther star reveals more… Why did you say yes to this role? I really wanted to work with John Cena again. We had such great chemistry while working on [the 2016 action film] Suicide Squad and actually followed through on the ‘let’s work together again’ thing that actors always say but never do. And I just wanted to have fun doing some comedy and being silly for once. Can you tell us a bit more about what…

SUMMER SMALL TALK It’s party season – whether it’s your work summer do, a wedding, end-of-term socials for your kids, or just a barbecue with friends. There’s a lot of mixing, mingling and making small talk in this glorious weather. Which is wonderful… until you find yourself trapped in conversation with someone you rather wouldn’t be and you need to plot your escape. This happens to me a lot, so when I heard the Charisma on Command YouTube channel have broken down the subtle habits that make people instantly unlikeable I was intrigued. Finally, someone has articulated the exact behaviours I keep encountering where I find myself nodding along politely to someone with the emotional intelligence of a flea. The first? Grabbing the spotlight. When someone shares good news and…