Indholdsfortegnelse for 28-Apr-2025 i Woman

Dare to bare? Or are those legs not quite summer ready? This week, I’ve seen a number of ambitious people in shorts so I’m guessing it’ll soon be time, if not already, to reintroduce them to the outside world! On page 26, we have six easy moves that promise to give you your best legs ever. After what seems like an endless winter, I’m in! Also this week, enjoy 25% off Molton Brown, and do you have an abundance of chocolate after Easter? We have some delicious recipes to get it used up in no time! Have a great week. If you’re staying in and don’t want to miss out on your favourite magazine, remember you can download Woman from the App Store or Google Play Store directly to your…

Harry Styles Since we first met him as a contestant on The X Factor in 2010, singer Harry has transformed from an adorable 16-year-old to a full-on superstar and hunk who gets fans’ hearts racing – and that’s even before he even opens his mouth. It’s no wonder the 31-year-old has got ladies of all ages after him! Idris Elba Actor Idris, 52, is a great example of a man who’s aged like fine wine. He may be a father of three, but there is no dad bod in sight here. Let’s hope he flashes those washboard abs on screen again soon! David Beckham You’ll be hard pressed to find a woman that doesn’t swoon at Becks. The former footballer, who turns 50 in May, regularly has us flustered with…

When it comes to love, it can be found in all sorts of places. At work, at a friend’s wedding, even on a train or a bus. But for decades now, we’ve been reliant on dating sites and apps to help us find ‘the one’. This month marks 30 years since match.com launched, and since then, online dating and dating apps have boomed. But recent reports suggest that dating apps might be on their way out, with young people switching off and looking for other ways to find love. Experts believe that the ‘novelty’ of swiping left and right to find a date has worn off. So where are people going to find love now? Woman delves deeper and speaks to someone who believes the old-fashioned way of dating should…

Ace your base Foundation creates a uniform base across your face, blurring any bugbears – but what you don’t want it to do is completely mask your features. To avoid looking like a waxwork, choose a light, dewy formula rather than a heavy, matte one. Jones Road Just Enough Tinted Moisturizer, £44, jonesroadbeauty.com, has the right coverage for a healthy, your-skin-but-better finish. Define your arches Filling in your eyebrows too precisely – especially at the inner corners – can look severe, but your face will be missing out on structure if you ignore them. Focus on filling in the gaps, especially at the arches and ends, to lift your eye area. Brush your brows upwards with a clean spoolie so you can see the sparse areas, then use the super-fine…

You probably already know that most of us need seven to nine hours of shut-eye a night to feel our best, or that napping after 4pm wreaks havoc on a bedtime routine. But are you clued up on all the other habits – good and bad – that can have an impact on your sleep? Take our quiz to test your knowledge and get our expert advice so you can fall asleep and stay asleep, every night. TAKE THE TEST Grab a pen and circle the answers that best describe you. 1 WHAT IS THE IDEAL BEDROOM TEMPERATURE FOR SLEEPING? A 25-27CB 16-18CC 13-15C 2 WHICH OF THESE ITEMS IS BEST TO ADD TO YOUR BATH FOR THE CALMING BENEFITS? A Magnesium flakesB Rosehip bubble bathC Peppermint bath oil…

As the sun shone, I was relaxing in my deckchair when my neighbour Sarah*, then 55, popped her head over the fence. It was May 2020, and as Covid lockdown rules were being relaxed, we chatted about the beautiful weather. Just then, a young man with black hair and brown eyes wandered by, introducing himself as our new neighbour. Meynard lived on the next street over and, after some chit-chat, he went on his way. But he was back the next day, chatting to me a I relaxed in my garden. I told Meynard that I was retired. My kids, Adam, then 37, Toni, 33, Zoe, 35, and Steph, 28, had flown the nest years earlier and had their own busy lives. I’d been divorced from their dad since 2003,…

Three-ingredient chocolate pots Ready-made custard gives this treat a silky mousse-like texture without much effort. SERVES 8 PREP 10 MINS, PLUS CHILLING COOK 5 MINS ✱ 500g ready-made custard ✱ 200g chocolate, chopped (we used a mix of milk and dark) ✱ 300ml double cream ✱ Mini eggs or extra chopped chocolate, to decorate (optional) You will need: 8 x small serving glasses 1 Put 200g of the custard and the chocolate in a small saucepan. Stir over gentle heat until the mixture is melted and smooth. Set aside to cool for a few mins. 2 In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the cream and the remaining custard to soft peaks. 3 Fold the cooled chocolate mixture into the whipped cream until just combined, then divide between…

Celebrity Big Brother earnings revealed! For the past few weeks we’ve enjoyed snuggling up on the sofa watching the famous faces’ every move on Big Brother. But the question is, who got paid the most and just how much did each star get to appear on the show? Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke takes the top spot this year, with a reported fee of £500,000. A TV insider said Mickey was ‘considered a loose cannon’ which producers thought would make good viewing. Though his behaviour was reprehensible, earning him a warning within days. In second place is American dancer, singer and actor JoJo Siwa, said to be paid £400,000, while TV presenter Trisha Goddard, who bravely agreed to appear while living with stage-4 breast cancer, was reportedly given £200,000. Up next…

She’s been a mainstay on both radio and TV for over three decades, rising to fame presenting Top of the Pops in the 90s and becoming the first woman to helm the Official Chart show on BBC Radio 1. Since then, Jo Whiley has become one of the UK’s most highly-regarded presenters, adored for her relatability and infectious passion for music. And after more than 30 years in the business, the star, who turns 60 in July, shows no signs of slowing down. ‘I love the enormous variety of what I do,’ she says, explaining, ‘One day, I can be talking to Monty Don about a garden concept and the next, I’ll be in front of 2,000 people all dancing and jumping up and down to the songs I’m playing……

5 easy tricks to get you fit Right – I’m rolling up my sleeves and diving straight in. You might think I’m going to suggest easy things like standing on one leg while brushing your teeth or putting the remote by the TV so you have to get up to change channels. But I’m not. We’re not faffing around. The word ‘trick’ assumes there’s some kind of deception going on – but, trust me, there’s no deception. Your heart, lungs and muscles are going to see an improvement within a month. First, you need a starting point. Pick a route near home, say a couple of kilometres or a mile, and walk it at a brisk pace. Record the time. Now put that aside, because you’re going to do exactly…

The rash you need to watch for Not just unsightly and a nuisance, your skin could be trying to tell you something about your general health… For midlife women, it’s no secret that as oestrogen declines, skin becomes drier, thinner and less elasticated. As well as general dryness, making you more prone to inflammatory processes such as eczema and contact dermatitis, there are other conditions that get more prevalent with age, hormone changes or stress that we shouldn’t ignore. Some of them may indicate more serious underlying disease – but it’s often difficult to work out what’s a worry and what’s just down to ageing. A PAINFUL PROBLEM When a rash is accompanied by pain, it can often make us take notice. Shingles is a common painful, blistering rash that…

Get help paying for the dentist When did you last see your dentist? A quarter of adults don’t visit a dentist for their recommended two-yearly check-up, according to Denplan’s latest Oral Health Survey. Around 40% said it was because they can’t afford to go, and nearly a third because they couldn’t find an NHS dentist. A shocking 96% of dental practices in England were not accepting new adult NHS patients last year.* With the government rolling out additional urgent appointments to tackle ‘dental deserts’, here are five possible ways to help you cover the cost of dental care. 1 CHECK EMPLOYEE BENEFITS You may have access to a group health cash plan through work that would cover you (and your partner or family) for dental appointments. Your employer may pay…

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Amanda Holden is the host of new reality show Cheat: Unfinished Business, which also features relationship guru Paul C. Brunson from Celebs Go Dating and Married At First Sight UK. Here she reveals more about the nine-part series… Can you tell us a bit more about what happens in the show? Eight former couples come to a retreat in sunny Majorca because cheating has broken up their relationship. Each pair is split between the two halves of the villa so they can get to know each other gradually again. They also get to know the other couples, and get set tasks and exercises led by Paul to work out whether their relationship can be saved or not. The show isn’t judgemental about those who cheated. Was that important to you?…

ARE WE ALL JUST OUT FOR OURSELVES? What is it with unsolicited advice? You didn’t ask for any help – so why does your social media feed, and now a whole raft of ‘armchair experts’, thrust their opinions on you about everything that is wrong in your life? This week I watched an ‘expert’ on Instagram tell me to cut out the negative people from my inner circle. ‘Get rid of those energy drainers – just think how much happier you’ll be when they’re gone.’ I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. What if this person in my inner circle – maybe, say, one of my parents – has cancer and is miserable with it? Am I to surgically cut them out, like the cancerous tumour attacking them? This is…

KITCHEN WARS Love her or hate her, you’ve got to applaud Meghan! There have been so many false starts (not to mention name changes…) of her lifestyle brand, that a lesser woman may have folded. Not the Duchess of Sussex! She took charge of publicity for As Ever herself, opening her@meghan Instagram page and even utilised gossip on rivalry between her and A-lister Gwyneth Paltrow. As another actor who has pivoted to the lifestyle sector (and made millions via Goop), Meghan’s Montecito neighbour had always seemed rather cool when asked about her. ‘I don’t know Meghan and Harry,’ Paltrow said in an interview for Vanity Fair earlier this year. ‘I mean, I’ve met Meghan, who seems lovely, but I don’t know her at all,’ she clarified. This – plus some…

DENIM BAGS From jumbo totes to quilted clutch bags, the true-blue fabric is everywhere in the accessory aisles right now. As with your favourite jeans, these denim buys will go with anything and everything in your wardrobe, so you can easily wear them on repeat for years to come. KNOTTED EARRINGS The humble hoop has been upgraded for this season with a new twisted vibe that will add an effortlessly chic finishing touch to your ensemble. There are no rules with this trend – go big with oversized danglies or keep it subtle with a neat pair of knotted studs. NECKERCHIEFS A little silky scarf tied around your neck will add a vintage touch to your outfit with minimal effort. Opt for bright colours worn with a Breton stripe T-shirt…

Shorts season is almost here, but are you ready? There’s no need to dread the leg reveal this year. Getting pins you’re proud of is easier than you think. With simple exercises to try and tips to sort swelling or fix varicose veins, our experts will help you feel more confident when it comes to stripping off this summer. YOUR MOVES To trim and tone your legs, do these six exercises three times a week. 1 Bodyweight squat Stand with feet hip-width apart, toes pointing slightly outwards. Keep feet flat and back straight, then lower into a sitting position. Lift arms out straight in front to balance. Hold for three seconds, push heels into floor and drive back up. Complete three sets of between 10–15 reps. Create a habit Not…

80 % of cancer survivors have a new outlook on life. ‘I craved space, fresh air and nature’ Esther Shaw, 45, lives in Devon with her husband, Rob, 42, and their two children, Jess, eight, and Josh, five. As soon as I saw my consultant’s face, I finally knew I was about to receive some good news. ‘There’s no evidence of the disease,’ she said. ‘Now, get out of my office and get on with the rest of your life,’ she smiled as my husband, Rob, then 38, and I walked away, relieved and elated. It was October 2020, and I’d just had the toughest summer of my life. Seven months earlier, in March 2020, I’d found a small lump in my left breast while in the bath with my…

Declared as Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2025, mocha mousse is a soft cacao-inspired shade that will add warmth to your home. Team with tonal creams, beiges and blacks for a contemporary feel, alongside shapely accessories to draw the eye. CREATE A FOCAL POINT To ensure the scheme looks curated rather than clinical, choose something for the eye to focus on. Original features like a fireplace are an obvious choice, but a statement piece of artwork will work just as well. ELEVATE WITH PLUSH FABRICS When working with a subtle colour palette, it’s important to add interest through texture. The easiest way is with luxurious fabrics and finishes – think thick tufted rugs, lush velvet sofas and matching cushions.…

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