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Eight women find out how much time they have left to conceive

September 27, 2009 in Fabulous, Featured, frontpage, Scottish, WoW

Last month, leading fertility expert Professor Bill Ledger accused women of “sticking their heads in the sand” about their fertility by delaying motherhood to focus on their careers. He advised all would-be mums to take an MOT test at 30 to see how much time they had left. We sent eight women, aged between 22-42, […] Read more

Jacqui couldn’t wait to meet her unborn baby – then tragedy struck.

by Fabulous Mag

September 26, 2009 in Featured, WoW

In one week my life changed completely. My teenage sweetheart, Joel, asked me to marry him and I found out I was pregnant. As I said ‘yes’ and Joel kissed me, he put his hands on my stomach. We were already a family of three. The fact we’d created a life, albeit quicker than planned, […] Read more

Look inside your beauty cabinet to lift your spirits…

by Fabulous Mag

July 19, 2009 in Beauty, Fabulous, frontpage, Scottish, WoW

Beauty products make you look better, but did you know they can actually influence your mood? “Applying certain ingredients to your body can stimulate hormones, which in turn have a physical effect on your mind,” says Sue Harmsworth, founder of beauty range ESPA. She says we’re naturally drawn to ingredients that make us feel a […] Read more

Body problems can be eased by food – and we don’t mean chocolate!

by Fabulous Mag

July 19, 2009 in Diets, Fabulous, frontpage, Scottish, WoW

Headaches, bloating, fatigue or mood swings can all be a sign that your body is struggling with hormone imbalances. But you don’t need to start popping painkillers. You could beat your body’s battles just by tweaking your diet instead… PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME We all know the symptoms: breast tenderness, bloating, headaches, mood swings, irritability, depression, food […] Read more

This week, it’s BBC newsreader and WoW ambassador Fiona Bruce

by Nazia Khoodabux

July 19, 2009 in Celebs, Columnists, Fabulous, frontpage, Scottish, WoW

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

If something’s wrong ‘down there’, don’t just hope for the best

by Fabulous Mag

July 19, 2009 in Columnists, Fabulous, frontpage, Scottish, WoW

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

The weathergirl on her miracle pregnancy and beauty regime

by Nazia Khoodabux

July 19, 2009 in Beauty, beauty archive, Fabulous, frontpage, Scottish, WoW

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

July 19, 2009 in Fabulous, Featured, frontpage, Scottish, WoW

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

Give your wardrobe the WoW factor and raise money for charity with these hot products

by Fabulous Mag

July 19, 2009 in Fabulous, Fashion, frontpage, WoW

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

Fabulous cover star Jools Oliver speaks to Sarah Brown

by Fabulous Mag

July 19, 2009 in Celebs, celebs archive, Fabulous, frontpage, Scottish, WoW

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