I’d be happier if… I was on holiday with my family. My ideal break combines relaxation and adventure, and top of my wish list is the Galapagos Islands. I’m at my best when… I’m spending time with my family. I love running a bubble bath at the weekend and getting in with my two children, […] Read more
Monthly Archives: July 2009
If something’s wrong ‘down there’, don’t just hope for the best
by Fabulous Mag
Ladies, the good news is that more of you than ever before are breast aware, regularly checking for lumps and other unusual symptoms. The bad news? You’re still too embarrassed to get help with problems lower down – a recent survey found nearly half of you would rather put up with a gynaecological problem than […] Read more
Interiors guru Kelly Hoppen shares her tips for boudoir chic with us!
by Fabulous Mag
Her clients include the Beckhams and Elton John, so it’s no surprise Kelly Hoppen, 49, has gained a reputation for being the queen of stylish interiors. But it’s in the bedroom of her west London townhouse where she feels most at home. “I love chilling there, but it’s also a social place,” she says. “Last […] Read more
The weathergirl on her miracle pregnancy and beauty regime
GMTV weathergirl CLARE NASIR, 39, on her miracle pregnancy EYES “Chris buys me a lot of make-up – I think he likes the girls in the Benefit shop! I love Benefit Lust Duster eyeshadow in Boom Boom, £13.50.” BOOBS “My breasts are looking great! I’ve gone up a size since being pregnant. I’d only have […] Read more
Five women on how WoW helped them achieve their dreams
by Fabulous Mag
Every year, 36,000 women in the UK have IVF treatment in a desperate bid for motherhood. One charity, Wellbeing of Women, has been raising money to invest in pioneering medical research and training in reproductive and gynaecological health since 1964. Here, five success stories tell Fabulous how, after being told they would struggle to ever […] Read more
Evening wear has gone grown up and gorgeous at Next
by Fabulous Mag
Dress, £38 + Bracelet, £10 + Clutch, £16 + Boots, £30 TOTAL = £94 PHOTOGRAPHY: PIXELEYESPHOTOGRAPHY.CO.UK STOCKISTS: NEXT (0870 243 5435) ]]> Read more
Stand out in the crowd this summer in these juicy shades!
by Fabulous Mag
Shoes, £8.99, Internacionale Sunglasses, £12, Next Necklace, £80, House of Fraser Dress, £35, New Look PHOTOGRAPHY: PIXELEYESPHOTOGRAPHY.CO.UK STOCKISTS: HOUSE OF FRASER (020 7003 4000), INTERNACIONALE (INTERNACIONALE.CO.UK), NEW LOOK (0500 454094), NEXT (0870 243 5435) ]]> Read more
Give your middle a makeover with one of summer’s stylish belts
by Fabulous Mag
From left to right: 1. £18, Topshop (0845 121 4519) 2. £6, New Look (0500 454094) 3. £20, Dune (020 7258 3605) 4. £8, Dorothy Perkins (0845 121 4515) 5. £10, Boohoo (Boohoo.com) 6. £18, Miss Selfridge (0845 121 4517) 7. £3, Primark (0118 960 6300) 8. £6, Marks & Spencer (0845 302 1234) 9. […] Read more
Ladies, check out our list of checks to protect your health
by Fabulous Mag
From the moment you’re born, through every stage in your life, a series of intervention checks are available to help you protect your health. This list shows every test and screening on offer, so get familiar with it, don’t be afraid to chat to your GP and learn how to keep your body in tip-top […] Read more
Give your wardrobe the WoW factor and raise money for charity with these hot products
by Fabulous Mag
20% from the sale of all these New Look items will go to WoW*, so head to your nearest store now! PHOTOGRAPHY: EUGENE SPIKETTS STYLING: LAUREN EZEKIEL HAIR & MAKE-UP: JAMES BUTTERFIELD USING KÉRASTASE AND ESTÉE LAUDER STOCKIST: NEW LOOK (0500 454094 AND NEWLOOK.CO.UK) *20% from the sale of these products shall be donated to […] Read more
Purple’s not just WoW’s signature colour, it’s this season’s hottest hue
by Fabulous Mag
PHOTOGRAPHY: EUGENE SPIKETTS HAIR: JONNY ENGSTROM FOR GUY KREMER WINCHESTER MAKE-UP: BETTY LOU STYLIST’S ASSISTANT: JENNIFER BISHOP STOCKISTS: AMERICAN APPAREL (020 7734 4477), ASOS (ASOS.COM), DOROTHY PERKINS (0845 121 4515), FREEDOM AT TOPSHOP (01277 844476), FRENCH CONNECTION (020 7036 7200), H&M (020 7323 2211), NEW LOOK (0500 454094), OASIS (01865 881986), TOPSHOP (0845 121 4549), […] Read more
Get your hands on this gorgeous bag and help WoW at the same time
by Fabulous Mag
Not only is this arm candy gorgeous, but with Debenhams donating £15 to WoW for every bag sold, there’s even more reason to buy one… Bag, £75, J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams PHOTOGRAPHY: WILLIAM YOUNG STYLING: LAUREN EZEKIEL STOCKIST: DEBENHAMS (08445 616161) ]]> Read more
Fabulous cover star Jools Oliver speaks to Sarah Brown
by Fabulous Mag
Jools Oliver, 34, wife of Fabulous chef Jamie, knows the pain of trying to start a family. Without fertility treatment, she may never have become a mum. To mark the launch of our crusade to raise £500,000 for Wellbeing of Women, its patron, Sarah Brown, 45, mum to John, five, and Fraser, three, exclusively interviewed […] Read more
Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s wife edits special edition of magazine.
by Fabulous Mag
MOST people know me as the wife of the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown. But this week I have a new role – as the Guest Editor of Fabulous, the News of the World magazine published today. Fabulous approached me to edit a special issue, knowing that as the patron of the Wellbeing of Women charity, […] Read more
Madonna and Whitney Houston step out in the same Dolce & Gabbana dress on the same night
by Fabulous Mag
Proving that celebs aren’t immune to the same fashion faux pas as mere mortals, Madonna and Whitney Houston stepped out in the very same dress this week – cringe! Of course while our same-dress-shame would revolve around a Topshop frock, Madge and Whitney’s double take came in the form of a slinky grey leopard print […] Read more
