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Dad charged with murdering wife, assaulting kids: ‘I’m a loving father’

A man has been charged with the murder of his 27-year-old wife and assaulting his three children (all under the age of six).

Despite being charged with killing his wife and assaulting his three young children, 34-year-old Bassam Raad says he’s a loving father.

He was arrested on Monday night after his young kids (aged six, four and two) were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He was then linked to a murder of a then-unidentified woman.

The battered body was found dumped two kilometres from the family’s Broadmeadows home wrapped in a quilt on June 17, and was then identified as Raad’s 27-year-old wife Zeinab Taleb.

Last night in an out-of-sessions court hearing, he was charged with murder and three counts of intentionally causing serious injury.

At the hearing, Detective Senior Constable Miranda Stubbs said forensic officers found a large amount of blood inside their home, pointing to the belief that Raad murdered Talen there.

Raad told the hearing: “My heart is breaking. I want to see my kids.”

“I am a loving father.”

He was refused bail and will front the Melbourne Magistrates Court today.

In 2008, Raad was acquitted in trial after he and 11 other men were accused of planning terror attacks in Melbourne.

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Kate stuns in daring dress

Another day, another gorgeous dress!
Kate stuns in sexy dress

Another day, another gorgeous dress!

This time, the Duchess of Cambridge stunned in an off-the-shoulder mesh-panelled stretch-jersey gown.

Kate wore the beautiful Barbara Casasola midi dress – which retails for £2,395 – to present the Art Fund Museum of the Year Awards at the Natural History Museum.

And as always, she looked stunning.

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Treat yourself to a Nutella Pizza

Delicious!
Treat yourself to a Nutella Pizza

With winter well and truly here, there’s no better time to curl up in front of the lounge with a pizza.

So why not make it even better by making it a sweet variety?!

Coogee Pavilion’s pizza Maestro Vincenzo Biondini has shared his top tips for making it 100% delicious.

You’ll need:

Pizza base

Icing sugar

Shredded coconut

Strawberries

LOTS of Nutella

Gelato

Method:

  • Purchase a pizza base as well as very ripe strawberries, some shredded coconut and icing sugar.

  • Cook the pizza base with a little bit of butter brushed across.

  • Once the pizza base is cooked, pour that Nutella on! And don’t be stingy, it’s a dessert pizza after-all!

  • Top with the deliciously ripe strawberries, coconut and sprinkle with icing sugar.

  • Find your favourite gelato and add on a few scoops

Craving more chocolately goodness?

Click through for more recipes.

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Sam Wood and Snezana Markoski move in to their new home

Six months after purchasing their first $1.65 million Melbourne home, Bachelor couple Sam Wood and Snezana Markoski finally move on in.
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Roomies!

Finally, after six months of living in a lush Melbourne home without his finance and her gorgeous 10-year-old daughter, Sam Wood’s girls are finally moving in.

The handsome personal trainer confirmed the exciting news in an announcement posted to his Facebook page on Wednesday night.

“When you’ve spent all night cleaning the house as your fiance and her beautiful little girl are finally coming to live and you know it still isn’t clean enough,” he joked.

The Elsternwick love nest, which will soon be filled with the complete and happy family, boasts three charming bedrooms, including one for Snez’s beautiful daughter Eve.

The stylish, modern home also features a spacious backyard, perfect the fitness guru’s darling dog.

Sam can’t wait for his girls to arrive home!

Hey Sam and Snez, can we come to the housewarming?

Whilst the third bedroom could well be used as a guest room, fans are speculating that a recent teaser from the bach himself might indicate that the quaint room could be repurposed as a nursery.

Earlier this week, Sam suggested an announcement on his Facebook page, sharing the cover of an upcoming magazine which read, “Our exciting news…We can’t wait”.

And since we know that the couple are indeed trying for a baby, the announcement of a new arrival could come any day now!

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“We’re enjoying it very much,” Sam told Australia’s OK! Magazine before adding, “We do want more kids.”

With a wedding looming Snez says she doesn’t mind if she’s a pregnant bride.

“I mean, whatever happens first, happens first,” Snezana revealed.

There’s no doubt the pair would make amazing parents with Sam already forming a close bond with Eve.

Is this what breakfast time will look like from now on?

It’s certainly not the first time the clucky couple have addressed their desires to start a family.

When Woman’s Day caught up with the love birds shortly after last year’s finale in September, they admitted they couldn’t wait to take things to the next level.

“Neither of us can believe in the ridiculous way we’ve managed to find each other. I adore kids and can’t wait to have a family with Snez,” Sam told us.

The loved-up couple cannot wait to grow their little family!

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Identical twin sisters give birth on the same day

At the exact same time!
Identical twin sisters give birth on the same day

What are the odds!

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Identical twin sisters Sarah Mariuz and Leah Rodgers always had an unbreakable bond, but never did they expect to fall pregnant at the same time, only to give birth on the same day at the EXACT same time!

From different US cities in different time zones, both women gave birth to their first bubs on June 30 at 1.18am.

Sarah welcomed a baby girl, Samantha Lynne in La Jolla, California, while Leah met her baby boy Reid Joseph in Denver, Colorado.

Leah pictured here with her husband Kyle, welcomed her bub first.

“It’s that magical twin connection I suppose,” Sarah told People of the uncanny coincidence.

“There have just been certain things in our life where things just match up – it’s odd.”

“We didn’t plan being pregnant at the same time. But our journeys aligned, even giving birth! Twins have a special bond, it’s hard to explain.”

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Recalling the moment the 35-year-olds discovered the baffling news while celebrating Thanksgiving, Leah, who is 11 minutes older than her sister, said: “I wanted it to be a surprise, but when she showed up at the door – it was the funniest thing – but as soon as I saw her, I knew she was pregnant too.”

“I can’t explain it, I just knew.”

Sarah planned on letting Leah have her celebratory moment to herself, but when she discovered that they were only due four days apart, she simply couldn’t hold it in any longer.

“I ran down the hallway and got the ultrasound pic out of my purse and slapped it down next to Leah’s.”

“We were jumping up and down, just so happy for each other. Everyone was just in shock,” she said to Today.

Exactly one hour later at the same local time, Sarah, pictured with her husband Nick, met her newborn.

“It’s a really cool thing to be able to share,” says Leah. “The adventure will only continue as our babies share the same birthday like we did! We can’t wait for them to grow up together.”

Both Leah and Sarah have since returned from hospital and are making plans to introduce their babies, who will no doubt share a close bond, as soon as they can!

Congratulations, Leah and Sarah!

This story originally appeared on Woman’s Day.

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Oscar Pistorius sentenced to 6 years in jail

The court case has finally ended.
Oscar Pistorius sentenced to 6 years in jail

A South African judge has sentenced Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius to six years in jail for his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp’s murder.

Pistorius fatally shot Ms Steenkamp four times through a toilet door and has already served 12 months in jail for her death.

The original manslaughter conviction was increased to murder by the Supreme Court of Appeal in December and Judge Thokozile Masipa said she had accepted the defence argument that a lesser punishment was appropriate.

Pistorius and his sister in court.

“Public opinion may be loud and persistent but it can play no role in the decision of this court,” Masipa said on Wednesday.

“I am of the view that a long term in prison will not serve justice.”

The state and large sections of the public demanded Pistorius be jailed for 15 years, the prescribed minimum term for murder, saying he had shown no remorse.

It’s unclear whether the state would accept the sentence. They have two weeks to appeal.

Reeva Steenkamp and Oscar Pistorius

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Runway Weekend, the ultimate fashion and beauty extravaganza is back!

Runway Weekend is back in 2016 and it’s bigger and better! Sydney’s iconic fashion, beauty and style event is powered by Australia’s best-loved magazine brands including ELLE, The Australian Women’s Weekly and Cosmopolitan, and supported by Harper’s BAZAAR, SHOP Til You Drop, OK!, Woman’s Day, Dolly and NW as well as our headline sponsor, Myer.

The two-day ultimate fashion and beauty extravaganza takes place in Pitt St Mall and Westfield Sydney, in partnership with Myer, with activations from Bauer Media brands ELLE, The Australian Women’s Weekly and Cosmopolitan. There will also be runway shows every 30 minutes featuring Australia’s top designers, insider workshops, free hair styling with The Dyson Supersonic and the opportunity to meet the fashion industry’s biggest experts throughout the Pitt St precinct. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with top brands such as Myer, Dilmah Tea, Rockmans, Table Eight, beme, Dyson Supersonic and more.

Be treated to back-to-back runway shows as well as interactive live fashion and beauty activations. It is an unmissable event that gives everyone a backstage pass to the S/S 2017 trends before the season begins.

Highlights across the two days include stunning runway shows, luxe giveaways, style sessions with the magazine fashion editors, plus a performance by songstress and one of Runway Weekend’s Ambassadors, Bonnie Anderson, who will energise the crowd with a selection of songs, including her hit single “Blackout”. Don’t miss out!

When: Friday 26th and Saturday 27th August 2016

Where: Pitt St Mall and Westfield Sydney

How: Tickets to runway shows are free but limited – register now to avoid disappointment

Ticket Description – Friday

Join us for TGIF brownies with The Australian Women’s Weekly, Cosmopolitan’s Bachelor of the Year casting, Gelato Messina, Myer pop-up, Dilmah Tea tasting, fashion editor meet-and-greet, goodie bags and more!

Ticket Description – Saturday

Join us for a jam-packed day with back-to-back runway shows every 30 minutes, Myer pop-up, Dilmah Tea tasting, goodie bags and a live performance by songstress Bonnie Anderson!

FULL EVENT ITINERARY:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26: THE BAUER MEDIA POD

BE YOUR OWN COVER STAR COMPETITION

9.30AM—6.30PM

Cosmopolitan, ELLE and The Australian Women’s Weekly showcase some of the most iconic magazine covers and style looks. Bring out the Angelina Jolie, Oprah and Kim Kardashian in you and pose for your choice of these three iconic magazine covers in your best street, work and high-fashion style looks, for your chance to win our exclusive Runway Weekend prize. Winners are personally selected by our renowned fashion editors of Cosmopolitan, ELLE and The Australian Women’s Weekly.

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GET RUNWAY READY WITH AN EXCLUSIVE FREE HAIR STYLE WITH THE DYSON SUPERSONIC

9.30AM—6.30PM, 15-minute sessions

Dyson Supersonic hair experts will be on hand at our pop-up activation within Pitt Street Mall to help you get runway ready with a fantastic free hair style. Make sure you register so you don’t miss out!

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GIFT BAGS

9.30AM—6.30PM

A small gift from us to you. Engage with our exclusive sponsor pop-ups throughout Westfield Sydney Brandspace and receive your Runway Weekend gift bag to take home. Pick up your passport at our Runway Weekend pop-up in Pitt Street Mall and have it stamped at each pop-up and runway show you visit. You’ll need at least four stamps before you collect your gift from our Runway Weekend pop-up.

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TGIF BROWNIES WITH THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY

10.30AM—11.30AM

We are launching Runway Weekend with a bang this year… with free brownies! Kick-start your Friday with home-made chocolate brownies triple tested by The Australian Women’s Weekly’s very own Test Kitchen & Food Studio– it’s a sure way to guarantee a great finish to the week. There are even more exciting events for foodies throughout the day so be sure to come back for more.

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BONNIE ANDERSON MEET & GREET

1.00PM—3.00PM

The Australia’s Got Talent star known for her hit songs “Raise the Bar” and “Blackout”, Bonnie Anderson, is one of Runway Weekend’s ambassadors and will be hosting a meet & greet in our Runway Weekend pop-up space in Pitt Street Mall. Don’t miss the chance to say hello, take photos with Bonnie herself.

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GELATO MESSINA CART

3.30PM—6.00PM

We promised more for the foodies, and here it is. Visit our Gelato Messina cart for free ice-cream to treat your afternoon cravings. Try some Gelato Messina’s signature flavours such as milk chocolate peanut fudge and salted caramel white chocolate at Runway Weekend, you won’t be disappointed!

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ARE YOU COSMOPOLITAN’S NEXT HOTTEST BACHELOR?

4.30PM—6.30PM

Cosmopolitan magazine is launching their first scouting event for the hottest bachelor at Runway Weekend. Come along to Pitt Street Mall and nominate your brother/colleague/boss/best friend/the cutest bachelor you know for this year’s Cosmopolitan Bachelor with Tinder 2016!

Find out more

FRIDAY 26 AUGUST: RUNWAY SHOWS

MEET THE FASHION EDITORS

12.00PM & 2.00PM

Meet the masterminds who work behind the scenes to create looks straight from the pages of your favourite magazine. Mattie Cronan from The Australian Women’s Weekly, Dannielle Cartisano from ELLE, and Charlotta Backlund from Cosmopolitan will be on the runway to give their top tips on this season’s hottest trends.

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OPENING EVENT RUNWAY SHOW, SPONSORED BY ELLE, THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY & COSMOPOLITAN

12.15PM

Runway Weekend is here, and you don’t need to be part of the fashion elite to experience the hottest, newest and latest in designer fashion stocked by Myer. From the high street to designer fashion, watch this season’s exclusive picks from the teams at ELLE, The Australian Women’s Weekly and Cosmopolitan. Get in early and register your spot now.

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RUNWAY READY, SPONSORED BY ELLE, THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY & COSMOPOLITAN

2.15PM

Looking for the perfect outfit for Spring/Summer? Then go no further than this exclusive runway show, where you will see a selection of the latest designers and trends from Myer selected for the runway by the teams at ELLE, The Australian Women’s Weekly and Cosmopolitan. Get in early and register your spot now.

Register now

SATURDAY 27 AUGUST: THE BAUER MEDIA POD

BE YOUR OWN COVER STAR COMPETITION

9.30AM—6.30PM

Cosmopolitan, ELLE and The Australian Women’s Weekly showcase some of the most iconic magazine covers and style looks. Bring out the Angelina Jolie, Oprah and Kim Kardashian in you and pose for your choice of these three iconic magazine covers in your best street, work and high-fashion style looks, for your chance to win our exclusive Runway Weekend prize. Winners are personally selected by our renowned fashion editors of Cosmopolitan, ELLE and The Australian Women’s Weekly.

GET RUNWAY READY WITH AN EXCLUSIVE FREE HAIR STYLE WITH THE DYSON SUPERSONIC

9.30AM—6.30PM, 15-minute sessions

Dyson Supersonic hair experts will be on hand at our pop-up activation within Pitt Street Mall to help you get runway ready with a fantastic free hair style. Make sure you register so you don’t miss out!

GIFT BAGS

9.30AM—6.30PM

A small gift from us to you. Engage with our exclusive sponsor pop-ups throughout Westfield Sydney Brandspace and receive your Runway Weekend gift bag to take home. Pick up your passport at our Runway Weekend pop-up in Pitt Street Mall and have it stamped at each pop-up and runway show you visit. You’ll need at least four stamps before you collect your gift from our Runway Weekend pop-up.

SATURDAY 27 AUGUST: RUNWAY SHOWS

WEAR IT YOUR WAY, WITH ROCKMANS, BEME, TABLE EIGHT & THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY

11.00AM, 3.00PM & 3.30PM

Find your Spring fashion inspiration with Rockmans, beme and Table Eight as they join The Australian’s Women’s Weekly at Runway Weekend. Take a seat and view their new season collections on the catwalk at 11am, 3pm and 3.30pm. Join us after the runway to take a closer look at the product with an exclusive offer to shop the runway looks in store and online.

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REFRESHINGLY INSPIRED WITH DILMAH TEA & THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY

11.30AM

Dilmah’s Refreshingly Inspired fashion show celebrates the most feminine season of all. Spring’s luscious, sensuous looks come together, in pieces that drape and float, from brunch to lunch and elegant high tea. Also get your pretty on at Dilmah’s Refreshingly Inspired pod, on Friday 26th August and Saturday 27th August 2016. Located at the Myer grand staircase, in the food court at Pitt St Mall, Sydney.

Register now

BONNIE ANDERSON PERFORMANCE & RUNWAY READY, SPONSORED BY ELLE, THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY & COSMOPOLITAN

2.00PM

As a part of the Runway Weekend ambassador team, Australia’s Got Talent star Bonnie Anderson is performing her hit songs on the runway. Don’t miss her once-in-a-lifetime performance while watching our showcase of latest designer trends from around the world, selected by our very own fashion editors from Cosmopolitan, ELLE and The Australian Women’s Weekly.

Register now

DISCOVER THIS SEASON’S HOTTEST HAIR TRENDS WITH DYSON SUPERSONIC & ELLE

4.00PM

Make this season’s hottest trends your own with an exclusive style session from the team at Dyson Supersonic. Find out what’s in fashion and how to recreate gorgeous shiny hair at home. Seats are limited so register now to ensure you don’t miss out!

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Keep your friends up to date on social media by hashtagging #RUNWAYWEEKEND2016!

Register now!

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Queen Elizabeth’s reigning fashion through the ages

The Palace are continuing the festivities for the Queen's 90th birthday in the most majestic way!
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The Queen’s most recognisable frock will be on display Buckingham Palace.

The stunning exhibition, that ties into her 90th celebrations, titled Fashioning A Reign: 90 Years of Style from the Queen’s Wardrobe, will open to the public from July 23.

And the palace has just given us a sneak peek!

This was worn by the Queen on a state visit to the Netherlands in 1958.

This is the second time the Monarch’s most-treasured outfits from her childhood to the present day has been exhibited.

It will “show the unique requirements of royal couture” with a mix of historical items including iconic designs from Sir Norman Hartnell and Sir Hardy Amies.

Royal watchers will recognise her sunshine yellow coat that she donned at Wills and Kate’s 2011 nuptials.

The Angela Kelly design will be on public display for the first time ever!

The clothes are piece of history.

And of course, fans of Britannia’s longest reigning monarch would be delighted to see her favourtie glittering ballgowns.

One majestic item on display is a turquoise silk shift dress with silver floral embroidery by Hardy Amies.

It was worn by the Queen for an official portrait by Cecil Beaton in the White Drawing Room, Buckingham Palace, 1968.

While the other glittering gem on show is a pale blue and gold evening dress worn on a state visit to the Netherlands in 1958.

With a full arc of her life through her fashion, avid royal watchers will get a chance to see other historical items, including her uniform that she donned when she was Princess Elizabeth.

Just a teen, the royal proudly wore it while serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) during the Second World War.

The proud mother wore this ensemble, designed by couturier Sir Norman Hartnell, at Princess Anne’s wedding.

The exhibit will highlight some of the most prolific moments in Her Majesty’s life.

It will no doubt shine a light on the splendours she has experienced through her 64-year-reign.

The Queen’s official residences will host three separate displays marking her 90th birthday – with a total of around 150 outfits to be shown at Buckingham Palace, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh and at Windsor Castle.

We think that sounds absolutely grand!

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Kim Kardashian reveals her Macca’s run order

The reality star may be on a “crazy strict diet”, but even she can’t help tucking into some fast food every now and then.
Kim Kardashian

She’s known for her dedication to diets, and even though she’s currently following the Atkins meal plan in a bid to shed all of her baby weight and then some, Kim Kardashian still turns to fast food when those junk food cravings hit.

In a tell-all blog post on her subscriber-only website, the reality star revealed her 5 go-to drive thru orders in the hopes that talking about it will diminish her cravings.

“Even though I’m on my strict Atkins diet now, of course I still have cravings!” she began.

“Fast food is def one of my guilty pleasures,” she writes. “I go very rarely, but OMG I love it so much when I decide to indulge.”

As it turns out, Kim has a go-to order for almost all of the main US fast food chains, from KFC and McDonalds, to Taco Bell and Chipotle.

Although a health and fitness fanatic, Kim still likes to treat herself.

In case you were to ever go for a midnight Macca’s run with the selfie Queen, you can expect her to order chicken nuggets with a side of honey or a cheeseburger.

And yes, both will “ALWAYS” be accompanied by a small fries.

At the Mexican grill chain, the mother-of-two keeps it simple with a chipotle bowl made up of “just rice, chicken, guacamole and cheese.”

She completes the meal with a mandatory serve of fries, and a Diet Coke with “LOTS of ice” because “If they don’t put enough ice in it, I die.”

At Taco Bell, one hard and one soft beef taco plus cinnamon twists for dessert will do the trick, and at KFC, extra-crispy chicken wings are her go to.

The star certainly has a sweet tooth!

And while all of those options sound delicious, her number one choice for a fast food feed comes from the popular California burger joint In-N-Out.

“This is honestly one of my favourite meals ever: I always get just the plain cheeseburger, cheese fries and a vanilla shake. So good!!!”

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But despite cravings powerful enough to warrant a whole article, Kim proved that willpower can indeed be stronger than fries when it comes to maintaining a diet.

In a snapchat posted on July 4th, the star revealed that she was able to control her fast food urges by staying home, despite the day being one of the biggest parties in the US.

“Stayed home today cuz I couldn’t temp myself,” she wrote. “2weeks crazy strict Atkins diet.”

No celebratory BBQs for Kim!

If after all that you too suddenly feel like a cheeseburger (guilty!), take a look at these three quick ways to outsmart a craving.

1. Have a glass of water

It’s a well known fact that we as humans often confuse hunger with thirst, and as a result, we crave food for sustenance when we really just need an H20 top-up.

So next time a snack attack hits, don’t give in but go and get yourself a glass of cold water instead.

2. Occupy your mind

Tidy your desk, call your mum, do some laundry or just do anything to just take your mind off that chocolate bar!

Boredom cravings can attack at any time, so next time you feel like eating for no other reason than there’s nothing else to do, find yourself something to do.

3. Snack on something good

You might be craving a packet of salt and vinegar chips, but truthfully, anything crunchy and salty will do the trick.

A handful of nuts will satisfy your taste-buds whilst still helping you reach your daily protein requirements. Win-win!

Next time you get hit by crazy cravings, try munching away on something good!

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Khloe Kardashian’s beauty secrets revealed!

And they're all totally affordable products.
Khloe Kardashian

So that’s how she stays so flawless!

Khloe Kardashian has revealed to her fans just what it takes to keep the wrinkles at bay and keep her skin looking fresh.

Sharing her top beauty products via her app, the 32-year-old said, “For me, ‘antiaging’ is really all about hydration. Drinking lots of water is a must.”

Among her beauty repertoire includes SmartWater – the brand touted by age-defying Jennifer Aniston – Neutrogena sunscreen, Kirkland Signature vitamin E gel capsules, Aquaphor Healing Ointment and Bio-Oil.

Khloe says hydration is the key to her flawless skin!

The youngest Kardashian sister also revealed she diligently applies sunscreen to her hands, especially while driving.

“I also wear sunscreen every day, especially on my hands. Hands are always out in the sun, so they age the most,” she explained.

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“I keep extra sunscreen in the glove boxes of all of my cars in case I forget. When the sun hits my hands while I’m driving, it reminds me to slather more on!!!”

The Kocktails With Khloe host also shared, “I also cover my face in oil every night. I love Bio-Oil and vitamin E, and I just use Aquaphor on my eyes. All of this stuff is super cheap and can be found in any drugstore.”

One person who’s clearly enamoured by Khloe’s beauty is her rumoured new man, Trey Songz.

The pair were snapped leaving Khloe’s birthday party together last week, and have been spotted making out in Las Vegas over the weekend.

Check out Khloe and Trey’s PDA-packed weekend below.

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