Woman's Own

It might seem a bit early to be talking about sunshine, but you don’t have to be a tan-seeker (oh, to be on a beach!) to be at risk from the rays, and it doesn’t have to be summer – even the chilly weather can do damage to your skin. On p34 our healt

A style staple to reach for on repeat. Team with jeans. Top, £21, sizes s-xxl, La Redoute A classic trench won’t date. Coat, £35, sizes 6-24, George at Asda Refresh with pops of colour. Pictures, £40 each, large cushion, £16, small cushion, £7, patte

Are you seeing red yet? Well, you should be because evidently the only colour to be seen in at this time of year is red. Julia Roberts, Emily Blunt and even the seemingly pink addicted Barbie girl herself Margot Robbie has received the red letter. Re

With her straight-talking, no-nonsense attitude, it’s easy to see why Janet Street-Porter is one of Loose Women’s most formidable and fascinating characters. She rarely shies away from her colourful love life and has clocked up a total of four husban

Charlotte was the most eager of the gang to find her happy ever after, and kissed a whole host of frogs along the way. But dozens of disastrous dates, not to mention a failed marriage, led to her realising who she could really rely on. During one mem

The embroidery detail on this number gives it a feminine flourish, adding flare to outfits. Top-button styles are great for petite frames and smaller busts. Tuck into chinos or jeans, layering a knit over it – but reveal the scalloped neckline and cu

Nothing lifts your look and your mood more than some sparkly gems, so when I want to add instant happiness to my outfit, I reach for the jewellery box. These cute hoops with a pearl detail are an instant classic and will jazz up a jumper or a simple

Her face creased in amusement and tears poured from her eyes as my mum pointed to the toilet in our hotel room. ‘There’s an instructions manual and everything, Lara,’ she laughed, as I lay on the bed in fits of giggles. It was July 2013 and we’d just

Want a new way to shape up, but feel nervous about giving something different a try? Good intentions can fall by the wayside when nerves take over, but finding an exercise routine you love could be key to a healthier new you. Here’s what you could tr

Q My 78-year-old mother has always been difficult and critical, telling me I’m fat, unattractive and stupid. It was only when I left home that I realised how abusive she was and I’ve kept her at a distance. Recently, she had a fall and told me she ne

Sitting between dewy and matte, demi-matte foundations are perfect for combi complexions, giving lasting results with a hint of radiance. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation, £39, charlottetilbury.com, and E.l.f. Flawless Finish Foundation, £

Staring down at the pregnancy test in my hands, I couldn’t quite believe what I was seeing. ‘I’m pregnant,’ I laughed to my husband Jack, then 28, as tears of joy began to fall. It was 2020 and Jack and I hadn’t been expecting to receive such good n

Always check your receipt before you leave a shop to make sure you haven’t been overcharged by mistake. It’s more common than you may think! If your black jeans have faded over time, dye them again instead of buying a new pair – it’s cheaper and als

Out in cinemas now Gorgeous, mournful drama starring Andrew Scott as a lonely man who discovers he can visit his dead parents (Jamie Bell and Claire Foy) at his childhood home. Paul Mescal charms as his love-interest neighbour. Black Friday (Urok),

You may be finding it challenging to balance your own priorities with the needs of those close to you. If so, think how you can communicate your desires to them better. You’re grounded and practical in your approach to life. Now, more than ever, it’s

Which people traditionally eat lentils at New Year in the hope of achieving wealth and happiness? Enter the answers to the clues in the grid. Every word is an anagram of its neighbours, plus or minus a letter. Read the shaded squares in number order

She might be 78, but that doesn’t stop Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph living life to the full. She regularly enjoys fun-filled adventures with her former co-star Linda Robson, and she’s about to play The London Palladium – as Grandma in a conc

Former TOWIE star-turned-podcaster Kate ditched the UK’s cold weather for a tropical holiday in the Maldives – clearly a favourite when it comes to celebrity holiday destinations. The 32-year-old, her former footballer husband, Rio, 45, and their fiv

It was when I agreed to a dinner at the local pub with some of the other women who lived in the village that I knew things had to change. I’d said I’d go along to the meal, yet in my mind, I was already planning how I could get out of it. I was being