Woman’s Day beauty editor Mary Zavaglia headed to Denmark to interview ‘facialist to the stars’ Ole Henriksen, the LA-based Dane who advises Mary on skincare, and Soren Hedegaard, the Princess’s personal make-up artist. Ole Henriksen is the man responsible for Princess Mary’s healthy, glowing complexion. His products are delivered to the Palace, and when Ole […]

Mary’s favourite make-up artist Soren Hedegaard shares his tips for modern beauty. Soren Hedegaard has helped polish Princess Mary’s appearance on many occasions. We asked him to share some of his tips and views on the latest trends. What brand of make-up do you use? I am using a simple and effective Danish make-up range […]

Several years ago, when I was single, I had just enough money each payday to pay my rent, bills and buy food. A friend of mine, Jill, was doing really well in her job and I was envious of the income she was earning compared to my measly amount. The fact that she was several […]

Question: I have two miniature poodles that are one to two kilos over the recommended 10kg weight for their breed. How much food should I be giving them? I like to give them dry and tinned food daily, with raw bones once a week. The suggested amounts on the commercial food packets differ with each […]

I have been brought up in a strict Italian Catholic family. My whole life has been organised from day one, including my arranged marriage. When I was growing up I was always the one to miss out on fun activities with my friends and fellow students, as my father thought a young lady should be […]

Question: I have just adopted a nine-month-old Westie and we also have a two-year-old Maltese female. The Westie has just been desexed but will not stop mounting our female dog. How do I stop this as it’s really upsetting our little bitch? Jenny Answer: The first thing to note here is this is not a […]

Question: I have wavy hair with a huge cowlick at the front. I desperately want a fringe but know that’s fairly impossible for people with cowlicks. Is there any fringe I can get apart from longish bits framing my face? Abbie Answer: Unfortunately, no. If your cowlick wasn’t as strong you could get away with […]

I had known David for years; not well, but well enough to know a lot about him and his lifestyle. He was a man I could not respect, a well-heeled, very social, party-loving type. Good looking and free living, he was very popular. He had an established professional career, an income to die for and […]

Question: What do I do when my dog has skin problems? Answer: To soothe skin allergies in dogs, take some tea tree oil (about a tablespoon), add it to one bucket of warm water and bath the dog with the oil and warm water. Repeat in a week and the results are outstanding. Emily Hobden

Question: I am confused about what’s best to feed my miniature poodle. Which is best: raw meat with vegetables or cooked meat with vegetables? Marinette Schemali Answer: Making a homemade diet for pets isn’t as simple as it sounds. You need to be sure they are getting all the vitamins and minerals and enough protein […]