Table of contents for Issue 924 in Closer

Sometimes, simple lifestyle tweaks can be as effective as big, sweeping changes – and have just as much impact. This week, we caught up with new mum Nadia Essex (p40), who reveals how shaping up following the birth of son Ezekiel has helped her regain her confidence after a testing few months. She’s lost over a stone by overhauling her diet and believes healthy eating has allowed her to thrive – and given her a boost to get back on the dating scene. If you’re feeling that post-summer slump and looking to blitz your lockdown waistline, we’ve got just the thing – Closer’s nutritionist Juliette Kellow has devised an easy and effective eating plan (p24) to help you drop a dress size in one month. And the best thing? It…

• Kylie Minogue opens up about her ‘caring’ and ‘supportive’ boyfriend, Paul Solomons • It comes after pals speculate they’re set to marry • The pop star suffered a nervous breakdown following her broken engagement to Joshua Sasse in 2017 It’s not like Kylie Minogue to talk about her romances, but she did just that recently when she spoke of her “great” relationship with her boyfriend of two years, Paul Solomons. Gushing about how he “swooped in and held me in a way that no one else can” after she was forced to cancel part of her 2018 tour due to an infection, she added, “He cares about my fans, he cares about my world, but mostly, he cares about me. “Things are really good. We’re really low-key, we’re very…

It’s attracted celebs as diverse as Kerry Katona, Blac Chyna, Cardi B and Lauren Goodger, and content subscription service OnlyFans continues to grow in popularity. Currently, the site – which allows influencers and celebs to charge fans to view content including pictures and videos – has over 30m users and 450,000 creators. OnlyFans was originally set up in 2016 as a space where influencers, later known as content creators, could make money by sending exclusive content such as cooking videos and celebrity workouts to “fans” who subscribe to their channels – but it quickly evolved to X-rated content. Before heading into the Love Island villa in 2018, Megan Barton Hanson, 26, shared intimate images and videos of herself on the site. And the glamour model recently reactivated her account during…

They have been locked in a bitter legal battle since their split in 2016. And last week, details emerged about who would be testifying at Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s upcoming custody trial over their children. Brad, 56, and Angelina, 45, are now in a dispute over how much time they each spend with their kids: Maddox, 19, Pax, 16, and Zahara, 15, whom they adopted, and biological children Shiloh, 14, Knox and Vivienne, both 12. Last week, sources claimed that as well as testifying himself, Brad had also called for his ex-wife’s Girl, Interrupted co-star Jillian Armenante to speak at the hearing, as well as a number of psychologists, therapists and a former security guard of the couple. While things between the exes have been tense since they parted…

It’s easy to let dark nights and cold weather make us reach for comfort food to cheer ourselves up – even more so this year when we’re trying to get to grips with a “new normal”. As we move into autumn, we’re more likely to turn to warming and comforting meals, such as roasts, jacket potatoes and pasta dishes. The great news is, many of these meals can actually be great choices for both our mind and body! “Meals like these don’t just satisfy our taste buds – they contain nutrients that may help to lift our mood, too,” says Closer nutritionist Juliette Kellow. “Low intakes of B vitamins, such as vitamin B6 (found in meat, fish, nuts, avocado and bananas) and vitamin B12 (found in meat, fish, eggs and…

Guidelines for both men and women suggest a maximum of 14 units per week, which is roughly six pints of lager or one and a half bottles of wine. If you’re thinking about quitting drinking, or want to cut down, try these simple tips: • MAKE A PLAN Set a limit on how much you’re going to drink. • SET A BUDGET Allocate a fixed amount of money to spend on alcohol. • TELL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS If you let them know it’s important to you, they should support you. • TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME Cut back a little each day. That way, every day is a success. • MAKE IT A SMALLER ONE You can still enjoy a drink, but go for smaller sizes. Try…

EMBRACE GETTING OLDER I had my 30th birthday in lockdown and it wasn’t what I expected. I thought I’d be having a big party with friends and family, or maybe even a trip to Ibiza! Scott threw me a Harry Potter-themed party and it was just us and the girls. Turning 30 is lovely. It’s still so young, but I think you become happier as you get older. MAKE A LITTLE ‘ME’ TIME I don’t have a lot of time before the school run, but I always feel better if I find that extra 15 minutes to maybe put on some mascara, or do something that makes me feel a little more like myself. Most days, I’ll put my hair in a bun, wear a bit of mascara and some…

Nadia says, “What single mums do is phenomenal, yet they still face stigma in society, and being a single mum can be thrown around in insults and digs. It is difficult, and there are no days off or any respite. It can be tough when it’s all on you, yet you still have to get up, clean the house, do the washing and feed and play with your baby. I think they deserve an award! The single mums I know are the best parents, because they have to be. It’s very difficult to discipline a child and be a good cop in your own home. It’s twice the work, but it’s also twice the love and it’s the most rewarding role. I’m proud of how I’ve coped!”…

DR CHRISTIAN GIVES HIS TAKE ON THE HOT HEALTH TOPICS OF THE WEEK Recent headlines claiming that we’re careering towards a pubic lice “epidemic” because women stopped waxing during lockdown are utter nonsense. Also, it’s not just women who are responsible for the spread of pubic lice. There’s never been an epidemic of pubic lice, and there are no conversations going on in the medical world around that concern. I haven’t seen a case of them for years. Even if there was an “epidemic”, it is irritating to have, but not deadly, and there aren’t any horrible complications. AVOID SHARING TOWELS It’s important to point out that pubic lice can live in any body hair, not just pubic hair – so in armpit, leg or chest hair, or even eyelashes.…

Considering I’ve spent almost all of this year working from home in jogging bottoms, it’s not really surprising that I feel out of sorts when I have to dress up for dates. While I believe it’s important to be comfortable when meeting up with potential partners, I also think it’s nice to feel like you’ve made an effort for yourself and to boost your confidence more than anything else. But that doesn’t mean I didn’t spend almost the entirety of my last dinner date itching my face because my foundation felt like a foreign object on my skin, or keep readjusting my top to hide my “corona curves”. And don’t even get me started on the stress of what to wear on a walk with a guy – flat shoes…

HELPING YOU SPEND WISELY, SAVE MORE AND EARN BETTER It’s not easy being a woman, and if new research on our spending habits is anything to go by, it’s not cheap either. Thanks to companies hiking up the prices on products and services aimed specifically at women, we’re paying more money than men for everything from razors and healthcare to clothes and haircuts. We asked personal finance blogger Fiona Hawkes (above) from SavvyinSomerset.com for her best tips on how to pay less. TRACK DOWN CHEAPER TOILETRIES Grooming products are some of the worst offenders when it comes to the “pink tax”, with reports finding women’s versions cost on average 13 per cent more than men’s. Female-branded razors, for example, cost around an additional 49 per cent more compared to the…

1 PLAYFUL PLEATHER Shiny faux-leather trench coats were all over the runways, with Crayola shades thrown in the mix for winter fun. This designer dupe will convince your pals you’ve got the real deal… we won’t tell if you don’t! TOPSHOP £79 2 CHIC CLASSIC This super-soft wrap style is so elegant, yet comes in at under £50! The belt flatters, while the longer length suits a midi dress or trousers. The timeless design will see you through for years. TU AT SAINSBURY’S £45 3 WILD PRINT Find the right leopard number and you’ll get plenty of wear out of it. The perennial print has the ability to elevate even the simplest of outfits into a sartorial statement – and with minimal effort. For AW20, try layering it over a…

1 I LOVE TRYING NEW SKINCARE PRODUCTS… but you just can’t beat good old cocoa butter. I’ve been using it since I was a little girl and still think it’s the best thing for hydrating and soothing my skin. 2 MY SKIN TONE MEANS I CAN GET AWAY WITH MOST LIP COLOURS, but I usually stick to warm brown shades. I always apply a gloss on top for added shine – the Fenty Gloss Bomb is my top choice. 3 CREAM-BASED FOUNDATIONS ARE GREAT FOR GIVING YOUR COMPLEXION A HEALTHY GLOW… I’m currently using Tom Ford’s stick foundation and it gives my skin a dewy finish, without looking too greasy. 4 I RARELY PAINT MY OWN NAILS… as I have two amazing technicians who do them for me. I always…

Their friendship appeared stronger than ever when Meghan Markle made a very public move to support pal Posh’s ailing fashion label by wearing two of her designs this month. It came nine months after she reportedly left Posh “mortified” and “hurt” when she accused her of leaking stories about her, prompting Prince Harry to confront her husband, David, about the claims. As Closer reported in February, the pair managed to heal the rift, meeting up in person in Canada. ‘VIC AND MEGHAN TAKE ADVICE FROM EACH OTHER AND TALK ABOUT THEIR DIFFICULTIES’ Insiders reveal the two have now been growing closer and supporting each other. Despite Meghan, 39, and Harry, 36 – who have faced negative publicity recently – shooting down rumours they will film a reality show after signing…

Missy Leanne, real name Madeline, was in the top three per cent of earners selling sexy photos and videos on OnlyFans during lockdown. The 20-year-old signed up to the site in August 2019 after a friend she worked with in a strip club told her about it. At one point during lockdown, Missy had an incredible 500k subscribers and was bringing home around £6-10k a month. MAIN JOB Missy, who also works for Babestation, says, “I started OnlyFans because I was posting photos of myself in my underwear online anyway, so I thought, ‘Oh, it would link quite well with stripping.’ And then it progressed and OnlyFans became my main job and I did stripping at the weekends. This job is so good because you can put out whatever you…

He said he was giving himself “one last shot” to pursue a career in professional football last week, after admitting how he’d wrecked his chances in his twenties. And after Mark Wright revealed he wants to document his journey with a TV show, insiders say the former TOWIE star – who’s married to Michelle Keegan – hopes a reality series will boost his chances of achieving his sporting dream. The source says, “Mark’s admitted he misses reality TV from his TOWIE days and he’s keen to bag his own show. He wants to highlight his talents and boost his public image, so he can turn himself into a sporting hero like David Beckham. He’s hoping to initially secure a three-part series that will document his ups and downs and show…

They’ll be marking their two-year wedding anniversary this month, and now Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have another reason to celebrate, as they’re set to become parents in the new year. Celeb pals rushed to congratulate the pair, with Ellie Goulding writing, “So soooo happy for you both. Love you”, and Natalie Imbruglia posting, “Congratulations, the best news”. Eugenie, 30, made the announcement on Instagram last week with a picture of the couple holding a pair of small slippers, captioning the post, “Jack and I are so excited for early 2021”. Eugenie’s mother, Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson shared her joy over the news, writing on social media, “Thrilled for them both and, in my 60th year, cannot wait to be a grandmother.”…

In the TV and media industry, it’s always been the way that older women become practically invisible. Once they’re over the age of 30, they tend to disappear from our screens. I think that’s why people were so surprised to see me hanging out with Charlie Brake, 23, a Love Islander more than half my age. I thought the reaction to it was hilarious. Everyone just assumed I was either his mum or his girlfriend – no one even considered that we were just friends. We either had to be related or having sex, because it was just unfathomable to people that someone so young would hang out with a 52-year-old woman! This issue is definitely made more prevalent by the fact that a lot of older women believe they…

When she found herself cooped up at home with her six children during lockdown, Lisa Walters took up daily walks to get some peace and quiet. But within weeks, her three-mile strolls had turned into ten-mile hikes, which also inspired her to ditch her beloved biscuits and takeaways. Now, thanks to walking, Lisa is over 3st lighter than she was at the start of the year. While reports say a third of us gained 7lbs or more during lockdown, she has dropped an incredible three dress sizes, going from a size 18 to a slender size 12. TIME ALONE And as fears grow that the nation could go into another lockdown, she urges everyone to discover the benefits of walking. “When lockdown began, I was really worried, but walking saved…

When Olivia Buxton found love in her mid-forties, she thought her age meant she didn’t need to use contraception. But in October 2018, she fell pregnant naturally with twin girls. Tragically though, tests revealed both babies had Down’s syndrome, and Olivia made the devastating decision to terminate the pregnancy. But now, against the odds, Olivia is pregnant again and, at 48, she can’t wait to be a mum again. TRAGIC NEWS “I’ll be almost 60 by the time my son leaves junior school, and his dad will be 70,” says Olivia, from London. “Some people say they think that’s too old, but for us this baby is a miracle. I feel so lucky.” When Olivia met her partner, Perry Joseph, in 2016, she was already mum to Ella, now 13,…

Sarah*, 49, lives in York with her husband Brian*, 48, and their two sons, aged six and nine. She says, “The other day, I was looking for my son’s winter coat and as I rifled through the wardrobe, I came across a half-empty bottle of vodka. I knew immediately it was my husband’s. Brian had drunk considerably more over lockdown, which I’d been concerned about, but he’d always brushed aside my worries. Now I knew he was hiding the alcohol he was drinking, I felt sick and knew he must have a problem. I gently confronted him and he admitted he’d been pouring vodka into his cans of coke, or drinking vodka and tonic, which he’d told me was fizzy water. He said he was bored and drinking was his…

The idea of death haunts so many of us, and hearing it discussed constantly this year is likely to have caused you understandable worry. Like anything that you fear, the best way of managing it is to face it head-on, and that means exploring how you feel about it. MAKE PLANS AND TALK When you get married, or decide to have a child, you research it, to understand what you’re getting yourself into – and the more prepared you feel, the less anxious you are. We need to prepare in a similar way for death. We avoid things we fear, so the more you talk about it, plan for it and listen to other people’s stories about death, the less concern it will provoke. It can help to remember that…

The government has announced they will give a one-off £500 payment to certain people who are told to quarantine by the NHS Test and Trace scheme. If you test positive for the virus, you have to self-isolate for ten days, but if you have come into close contact with someone who has it, it’s 14 days. You’re eligible to claim the payment if you work full-time, part-time, are self-employed or unemployed and you receive one of the following benefits: Universal Credit, Working Tax Credits, Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Pension Credit or Housing Benefit. It’s only available if you can’t work from home and will therefore lose income by having to be away from your workplace. Payments will be available to anyone who has to self-isolate from…

PRETTY PJS Use your favourite silky pyjama set as inspiration for a new date night outfit. Silky sets like these are having a huge fashion moment thanks to their versatility. Switch seamlessly from AM to PM dressing – the updated bedtime look works just as well with trainers as it does with strappy heels. KILLER COMBO A matching blouse and skirt will up your fashion game with minimal effort or planning. It’ll look like a figure-flattering frock when worn together, but each half can be reworked with T-shirts or leatherette joggers for a whole new spin. FROM DESK TO DUSK Tartan prints have returned in a huge way and this pair will work as well for Zoom meetings as it will for aperitifs with the girls. Mix with a roll…

FROM JUST £30! DOUBLE DELIGHT Get more for your money with this double-sided design. Team with rattan accessories to give your space a scandi makeover. BENUTA £85 (140 x 200 CM) CHEERY RAINBOW Ideal for brightening up a simple playroom, little ones will love this cheery rug. It’s created with easy-to-clean fabric, too! THE RUG SHOP £56,99 (70 × 140 CM) JUNGLE GEM Botanical-themed interiors are still going strong, and this leafy piece will keep up summer vibes over the coming months. Style with natural wood furniture. VERY £34,99 (80 × 150 CM) PERFECT POM-POMS Switch up a traditional rectangular rug for this soft and snuggly rounded pom-pom number. It will work with most colour schemes. MAISONS DU MONDE £44 (100 x 100 CM) WILD THING Take a walk on…

MUST READ Life in Pieces (DAWN O’PORTER) TV presenter and writer Dawn O’Porter’s lockdown diary is a brilliant read – and reflects how many of us are feeling right now. From reflections on grief, identity, bad hair days, parenting, sleep and spirituality, to the things we can control and the things we cannot, Dawn’s daily diaries track the journey for a hilarious, heartbreaking and highly entertaining glimpse into the “new normal.” A must for these unusual times. TUNE IN Teenage Cancer Trust Unseen Kicking off on YouTube on 8 October, the Teenage Cancer Trust will be streaming unseen exclusive performances from their concerts at the Royal Albert Hall on YouTube to raise much-needed funds. With performances from Ed Sheeran, The Who, Sir Paul McCartney, Stereophonics and Muse, plus many more. Tune…

She’s had a stressful few months amid concerns for husband Kanye West’s mental health and speculation over the state of her marriage. And last week, Kim Kardashian attempted to quash rumours of an imminent divorce by sharing snaps of the couple on a date night. GOSSIP Now pals say she feels anxious that her estranged former stepdad, Caitlyn Jenner, could reveal more of her marital secrets, after the 70 year old was revealed to be joining US reality show The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills following the exit of Charlie Sheen’s ex, Denise Richards. Kim recently announced that her family’s show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, is set to end, with reports suggesting the decision is part of a bid to save her six-year marriage. An insider tells Closer, “Kim…

KERRY KATONA Missy says the reason former Atomic Kitten star and mum-of-four Kerry, 40 – who is charging $24.99 (£20) a month for her content and has 71.5k subscribers – is doing well is because she’s a mum. She explains, “The mums do well, and pregnant women, too. Also, the girls that don’t wear much make-up do really well. The fact Kerry is 40 and still making money out of that beautiful body, that’s amazing.” LAUREN GOODGER The former TOWIE star, 34, has 4,200 likes on the site, and Missy thinks she needs to up her game. “Lauren’s lack of followers is probably to do with the lack of promotion on her other social-media platforms,” Missy suggests. “You have to promote it on all your social-networking sites and that takes…

They’ve been the subject of romance rumours for a few months and, last week, Adele and Skepta seemed to confirm their relationship as they were spotted on a date in an East London bar. The pair were seen “screaming and laughing” as they sipped on cocktails and played a virtual zombie game – with one onlooker saying they looked “happy being out together in the public view.” But although Adele, 32, and the 38-year-old grime artist, who both hail from Tottenham in North London, enjoyed their night in the capital, it’s a long way from Adele’s Beverly Hills mansion – and friends say the distance has left the superstar feeling “torn” over her blossoming romance. “Adele and Skepta have developed really strong feelings for each other. This was heightened during…

Aussie actress Rebel Wilson has gone public with her boyfriend for the first time, and says she has met her “Prince Charming”. The Pitch Perfect star, 40, showed off her new love, American billionaire businessman Jacob Busch, last week with a series of loved-up snaps on Instagram, including one of her planting a kiss on the 29 year old as they enjoyed a yacht trip in Monaco. In another snap, as they prepared to attend Prince Albert’s Planetary Health Gala, she wrote, “Meeting the Prince with a Prince Charming by my side – what a night to remember in Monaco.” It’s the first time she has gone public with a partner since becoming a Hollywood megastar, after remaining coy about her love life for years. She was rumoured to be…

VICKY: ‘Training and cooking got me through lockdown!’ Her health mantras are an inspiration to many – but even Vicky Pattison admits that she found lockdown challenging in terms of keeping herself on the straight and narrow. Vicky, 31, decided to tackle her weight after going up to a size 16 during her time on Geordie Shore – and lost an amazing 3st in 2013 after overhauling her diet and finding a love for exercise. She slimmed down to a tiny size 6 in 2014, but later admitted she was in an unhealthy mindset at the time, so concerned with calories that she’d count the number of blueberries she’d put on her porridge in the morning. Nowadays, Vicky is a healthy and happy size 10 – but says that when…

• Go for a walk somewhere new, so you’re distracted by your surroundings and it doesn’t seem like a chore. And wear decent trainers or walking boots – if you’re pounding the miles, you don’t want to jar your knees. • Every three or four walks, try to push yourself that little bit harder and shave a couple of minutes off your time. • If I’m craving a sweet treat, instead of reaching for the biscuit tin, I make pancakes with coconut flour and use agave syrup. Top with Greek yoghurt or savoury toppings like bacon or scrambled egg. • Some days I don’t want to go outside, but I tell myself that within five minutes I’ll be feeling better. I wrap up warm and, once I’m out and about,…

Over the past six months, Emma Wilcock has struggled to get out of bed, and when her daughters were supposed to be homeschooled during lockdown, she often allowed them to watch films instead as it meant she could nap on the sofa. That’s because, most days, Emma was suffering from a hangover. She admits she often drank so much in the evenings, she was incapable of functioning properly the following day. SCARY HABIT Emma, who lives in Whitby with her husband Shane, 40, and their two daughters aged 10 and seven, explains, “Before lockdown I’d only drink socially and was always careful about how much – there is alcoholism in my family and it made me wary. “But during lockdown I’d easily get through a couple of bottles of wine…

She’s best known for her portrayal of feisty Rosie Webster on Coronation Street, but for Helen Flanagan it’s her role as a mother she’s most proud of. The star – who shares two little girls, Matilda, five, and Delilah, two, with her footballer fiancé Scott Sinclair – is now expecting baby number three, and she couldn’t be happier. Helen – who has launched a collection with Pour Moi – tells Closer, “I’ve always wanted a big family, so I’m just really excited. It wasn’t planned, but it wasn’t a surprise, either, because we really wanted another baby.” And while the mum-of-two insists she doesn’t mind if her third child is a boy or a girl, she does admit she’d “absolutely love” another daughter. She reveals, “I’d love a girl gang.…

When we last caught up with Nadia Essex in March, she admitted the first few months of motherhood had been “particularly testing” after giving birth to her son at the start of the pandemic. But now Nadia, who is raising her baby alone and is keen to keep her relationship with her baby’s father out of the limelight, admits she’s in a “better place” and reveals she and six-month-old Ezekiel are thriving. “The first few weeks after Zeek was born felt like a blur, but time has been a huge healer,” says Nadia. “We’ve moved into a new house, Zeek has his own room and is sleeping much better and it’s been more settling. I’ve been able to meet up with my mum friends and socialise, and Zeek is flourishing.…

CANDICE How much do you spend per week? Usually between £40 to £80, but if I’m developing a recipe, it could be more. I try to shop locally and I have lovely little shops where I live. Describe your daily diet… I’m around food and cake all the time, so I try to be healthy. For breakfast, I’ll have a smoothie or, if I’ve got a long day ahead, porridge, peanut butter and dried fruit. For lunch, I’ll cook salmon with spinach or broccoli, or a prawn or chicken salad. I try to balance my cake intake with fish and veg in the evening, or I’ll have a prawn stir fry with fried rice. What do you snack on? Gherkins, houmous and carrots, celery and peanut butter, or water biscuits.…

YOUR GUIDE TO EMOTIONAL ISSUES AND FAMILY LIFE WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIST EMMA KENNY In January, my husband and I pledged to take on a challenge a month. We climbed Snowdonia, went abseiling, then lockdown happened and we have been treading water since. We’re not alone, either. Research has found that couples have more fun with their mates than with their other halves or families. It makes sense – you devote time with friends to socialising and fun, while you do your mundane tasks with your partner. Unless you make a concerted effort to balance this out by planning enjoyable ways to escape the daily drag, you can forget why you fell in love. The same applies if you need to inject more fun into your family unit – planning fun…

I’M PROUD OF… appearing in EastEnders and Extras, but also of being on celebrity quiz shows. I’ve won quite a few, including Mastermind, The Chase, Eggheads and Pointless four times. It’s a big hobby of mine and I get a lot of satisfaction from it. I WORRY ABOUT… my children [Shaun has Sophie, 22, and Joseph, 20, with ex-wife Melanie Sacre, and recently discovered a secret son, Gary, 32, after he fathered the child with a circus juggler]. I don’t think that stops, no matter their age. THE BIGGEST LESSON I’VE LEARNED IS… to be content in your own skin. Although I’m fat and in my 50s, I don’t mind being me. EVEN THOUGH I’M DIVORCED… I make sure I still get on with my ex-wife and my children. You…

SPOTLIGHT ON SUSTAINABLE HIGH STREET HEROES A changing season – and a new normal – calls for a fresh look at what we buy, and this year is the time to reflect more than ever on the impact of our shopping habits on our planet. Sustainability is top of the agenda on the high street, and brands like ASOS, Zara and Primark have upped their game, offering key AW20 pieces, including dresses, coats and jumpers, created from recycled and organic materials. Choose from our top guilt-free garments below… WHO WORE IT BEST? JENNI FALCONER VS AMANDA HOLDEN Radio hosts Jenni and Amanda went head to head as they both stepped out in the same Topshop dress (£45.99). Amanda glammed up the floral frock by adding leglengthening nude heels, while Jenni…

NAIL YOUR BASE TAN Lan says, “Prime your skin with an illuminating moisturiser to kick off your glow pretan. Then, buff an instant tanning mouse on to the face with fast circular movements, working colour into the hairline, too, and not forgetting ears and collar bones. Follow with a light foundation or tinted moisturiser to even out the tone.” CHISEL AND SHADE Lan says, “Using a giant powder brush, lightly dust bronzer along cheekbones and over your T-zone. Using a smaller, slimmer brush, contour your nose by building vertical lines either side of the very centre of your nose – then blend to avoid stripes. Lastly, chisel cheekbones by shading just below them to build up a more intense colour in these areas.” HIGHLIGHT AWAY Lan says, “For a dewy…

CARRYALL Everyone needs a huge tote – this one is roomy enough for a weekly shop, daily essentials and (possibly) the kitchen sink. COSY PJs Matalan’s yearly collaboration with the children’s charity is back! And the whole family can match in these super-soft PJs. PAWFECT PICK Dog lovers will adore this canine-print tee, plus the muted shades add a grown-up feel. Pair with a midi skirt or jeans for walkies! DOTTY DELIGHT Keep your make-up brushes organised, while adding some interest to your space, with this pretty polka-dot pot. PRINTS CHARMING A colourful print is the easiest way to add personality to your living room. And there are plenty of options, too. LOVELY LIPPIES Treat yourself to this lipstick duo! Wear the glam raspberry tone for evening and the classic…

6-12 OCTOBER IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK One of your challenges in the year ahead is to learn to control your temper. The way your birthday chart is set up, it’s about you learning not to take the bait. Love-wise and financially, it’s looking exceptionally promising in the 12 months ahead. THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN LIBRA 23 SEP-22 OCT The rest of 2020 is about you showing you’ve learned your lessons about being kind. The people who are provoking you want to show you the benefits of keeping your temper, even when you feel like gnashing your teeth. For your free gifts, visit moonmessages.com/freegift SCORPIO 23 OCT-21 NOV One of the reasons we love you, is that you are so deep and meaningful. However, you need to be…

Nicole thinks she’s found a loophole around the “no parking on double yellow lines” rule by hovering above them. Sorry, you’re still causing an obstruction. That’s a £130 fine. Thank God we all have lots of antibacterial wipes these days. Because if Laura comes round for dinner, you’ll need to wipe the table down after she’s stomped all over it. Dirty girl! AMBER GILL… That would possibly explain the icy weather lately, Amber. Could you do us all a favour and just shut it now, please! SAMIRA MIGHTY… Well, he’s in LA, Samira. So we’d like to think the temperature over there is a bit of a scorcher compared to our cold, rainy hell! INSPIGRAM FERNE McCANN No Ferne, if you saw the state of the wobbly line between our…