Tabla de contenidos para May 2017 en NEXT

My oldest boy was born via emergency C-section at around 4am after what, as you can imagine, was a pretty big night. He was wrapped in a blanket and placed on the pillow beside me so I could finally lay eyes on this baby we’d spent nine months wondering about. As I looked at his little pixie face, all I could think was, ‘Huh, that’s not what I expected you to look like.’ Eventually the shock and the drugs wore off and I was able to hold my baby against my chest and begin to feel like his mother. But if I were to describe in one word my first experience of motherhood, it would not be euphoric – it would be ‘surreal’. And I can tell you now, this…

With the longest childhood dependence of any animal, young orangutans learn the ways of their species from their mothers – from using handfuls of leaves as napkins in Borneo, to piling leaves together to use as cushions in Sumatra. Giraffe calves have a fairly dramatic entry into the world. Mothers give birth standing up, so the calf can tumble up to 1.5 metres to the ground. Remarkably, this very rarely hurts them - in fact, they’re often up and running within 20 minutes of being born. For 18 months, hippo babies suckle their mum’s milk - something they can do either on land or under water as their ears fold and their nostrils close. If a bottlenose dolphin and her baby become separated, they whistle to one another until they’re…

The city I’d love to live in is… It used to be New York but I’ll give the States a wide berth while the orange buffoon is in charge. So I’ll go with Rome. If I could live off one food, it would be… Vogel’s toast with avocado. My favourite thing about autumn is… Autumn is my favourite season. It makes me want to go on long walks and visit the South Island where it is at its most beautiful. I would describe my style as… Parisian chic meets lifestyle farmer. I strive to emulate the effortless style of French women but I am also an avid gardener so trackies and gumboots are often the attire. The movie I’ve watched the most in my life is… Elena. It’s…

WATCH YOUR SUGARS “Refined and unrefined sugar are both going to affect your blood sugar levels the same way, and if you don’t use the energy, it is going to turn into excess body fat. Unrefined sugar sources such as dates and honey at least contain vitamins and minerals, whereas refined sugar is empty calories. Regardless of which sugar you have, you need to keep it to a minimum.” SHRINK SLOWLY “The best rate of weight loss to aim for is 0.5-1kg a week (unless you’re significantly overweight, in which case you may lose more). Any more than this and you risk losing muscle mass and water (rather than fat). Muscle mass increases metabolism, helping you burn calories faster.” THINK POSITIVELY “Think about what foods you need to add for…

‘The Lord gives you large mammaries when you’re pregnant and they save the day a lot of the time’ Anna Jullienne, mum to two small boys, is re-enacting what it was like to shoot publicity photos while heavily pregnant late last year. Knees splayed, her hands cupped out in front of her around an imaginary baby bump, she can distinctly remember thinking, “This is a joke! I look like a whale. I’m about as sexy as a fly.” There was a bright side, though. “The Lord gives you large mammaries when you’re pregnant and they save the day a lot of the time.” Boobs feature a lot during the NEXT chat, which takes place in a trailer perched next to the west Auckland beach where the cast of TV1’s hit…

‘Having children meant that I really had to step back and take a broader view and look at things differently’ When NEXT speaks to Kat Gee at her home in Christchurch’s beachside suburb Sumner, there’s the sound of a baby vying for her attention in the background. “Sorry, that’s him,” she says of her 16-month-old son, Xavier. “He’s really losing it because he knows I’m in here.” By ‘here’, Gee means her home office, from which she operates her Kagi jewellery empire. “I might just pop out for a second,” she says, unlocking the office door. Her professional tone switching to enthusiastic-mum mode, she calls, “Xaaavieeer! Oh, I know, I know. It’s okay. You can have some milk.” Gee quickly gets her partner Phil, who has just arrived home, up…

‘We know the fact you’re inside doesn’t mean you’re not still a mother, and that you don’t want to be a good mother’ It looks like a university campus – sprawling, industrial, brightly coloured walls. And then we get to one security gate, and then another. Daisy-Fau Tanuvasa, the principal corrections officer, chats alongside us, explaining the layout of Auckland Region Women’s Corrections Facility in Wiri, South Auckland. As we walk closer to the high security area, we can hear the women banging on the inside of their windows at us and it’s more than a little intimidating. We’re starting off with the maximum security part of the prison; “these are the naughty ones”, Tanuvasa says calmly as our group – seven lawyers, a photographer and myself – all try…

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THE BIG ‘H’ What is hyaluronic and why do you need it? Nivea Skincare expert Robyn Hutch explains. THE SCIENCE Hydration and the skin’s ability to retain water is a key element in younger-looking skin. Hyaluronic acid (aka hyaluronan, hyaluronate or HA) is the pivotal molecule involved in skin hydration and moisture retention that occurs naturally in our bodies. It has the unique capacity to bind and retain water molecules, holding up to 1000 times its weight in water within the skin cells. WHO NEEDS IT? Everyone. Our HA levels decrease as we age, and by our mid-40s the production of it is about half what the body needs. When applied topically through cosmetics and moisturisers, it strengthens the skin’s outer layers to create a healthy barrier for a softer,…

Going the distance Moving away can make it easy to let friendships slide, but maintaining relationships can make us live longer, with strong social ties having the same effect on our lifespan as quitting smoking. Now an Oxford University study has found men and women keep up long-distance friendships in very different ways. Men need to meet up and do activities, but for women, just talking can bridge the distance. Lead author Professor Robin Dunbar says women’s friendships are “very like romantic relationships. With guys it’s out of sight out of mind. They just find four more guys to go drinking with.” Sweet thing Reaching for the ice cream after a bad day? Turns out sweet-tasting foods have an analgesic effect – we can literally eat our pain away. And…

Frou frou cupcakes 125g butter, softened 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 3 eggs ½ cup (75g) plain flour (all-purpose flour) ¼ cup (35g) self-raising flour ½ cup (40g) desiccated coconut 1/3 cup (80g) sour cream 155g frozen raspberries (see tips) 1 cup (50g) flaked coconut, toasted 24 fresh raspberries Cream cheese frosting 60g butter, softened 155g cream cheese, softened 2 tsp coconut extract 3 cups (480g) icing sugar 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 12-hole (⅓-cup/80ml) muffin pan with paper cases. 2 Beat butter, sugar and eggs in a small bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in sifted flours, desiccated coconut, sour cream and frozen raspberries. Spoon mixture into paper cases; smooth surface. 3 Bake cakes for about 40 minutes. Leave cakes in pan for…

Switzerland isn’t huge – about a sixth of the size of New Zealand, in fact – so it’s pretty easy to see a lot of it in a relatively short period of time. This is just as well, because with a large part of the country being mountainous, it’s pretty damn gorgeous. I’ve decided to see how much I can squeeze into just 72 hours – and I know I’m in for a good time. For a mission such as this, when time is of the essence, a Swiss Travel Pass is essential. You can buy it before you leave New Zealand and it’ll be your all-access pass to buses, trains and boats (not to mention 480 museums) and give you discounts on mountain railways and cable cars. MAGIC AWAITS…

TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 RELATIONSHIPS Do you feel life is a little predictable? A renewal of excitement in your love life, and a revival of forgotten feelings, will change all that. For single Taureans, romance is high on the agenda – and if you’re currently single, this month will bring a new start. Guessing games aren’t your favourite activity but several planets in retrograde will cause double meanings and confused messages. Don’t hide your feelings but do try to minimise tension. Wednesday the 17th offers a chance to clear the air. MONEY This is a month when the practical side of Taurus comes to the fore – money, work, home, whatever the area under consideration, you’ll be able to deal with problems right away. If you’re worried about…

I’ve seen more relationships break up over this issue than almost any other “I’m walking along the river path in the sunshine with my gay friend Tiny, who’s sighing loudly, and openly envying me. Being openly envied by others is (let’s admit it) usually quite pleasurable. But today Tiny is openly envying me for all the wrong reasons. “It’s so easy for women your age,” he states. “Once you’re through the body clock stage, you’re cruising. No more decision-making, no more pressure from men who want kids.” He takes off his sunglasses and stares at me. “You’re so lucky. You’ve reached a human plateau – whereas I’m always going to be climbing the mountain. At least until I’m 70 or 80.” I stare at two dogs that appear to be…

You had to take your hat off to the organisational capabilities required to juggle two girlfriends in a small town “A serial monogamist, I’ve always gone for the same type: blond, fit and extremely good-looking. If you put my last three boyfriends in a line-up, as well as resembling a casting call for Vikings, it would be difficult to tell them apart, and scientists searching for a cure for male pattern baldness would want some of their DNA. But recently I thought, ‘where has dating good-looking men got you?’ So, when an overweight, balding Welsh man started romancing me, I let him. ‘Look how shallow you aren’t!’ I congratulated myself. ‘You are an equal opportunities kind of woman.’ We didn’t have much to talk about, it’s true, he was more…

An It Girl seldom grows into a real woman. Whatever ‘It’ is, it doesn’t last I do know a few useful things, like the full list of Scrabble two-letter words or how to do statistical analysis. Yet if I wanted to win Mastermind, I would probably get the chair with the topic of ‘It Girls’. This extensive canon of knowledge is not gleaned from personal experience. When I was young I had problematic facial hair, wore smelly Doc Martens, lived in a damp flat, worked at numerous horrible jobs and subsisted on rice and peas for months at a time. I was more of a Shit Girl, really. Yet I studied glamorous role models like I was swotting for a calculus exam. There was the early era Sylvia Plath during…

1. “Even after three years, the backseat of my minivan still looks brand new!” 2 “I finished that book in one day.” 3 “I get a real sense of satisfaction from making school lunches.” 4 “You want the large Coca-Cola? Sure, go for it.” 5 “Getting up at 5am makes me feel so ALIVE!” 6 “I’ve always wanted crayon art on my walls.” 7 “I’m so looking forward to getting in the open-air swimming pool with my toddler.” 8 “It’s gone very quiet; the children must be reading.” 9 “I’ll take the kids clothes shopping with me; they’ll love it.” 10 “That Nerf gun was money well spent. We have such fun with it!” 11 “I feel like I haven’t been to enough birthday parties this year.” 12 “This school…

With a makeup artist, stylists, a photographer and our art director zooming around, it was all go at our cover shoot – but baby Bodhi wasn’t fazed. He was all smiles and even had a play on the piano at the house where the shoot took place. Busy mum Nadia was still eating breakfast when she arrived, but soon got into the swing of her cover star role. We think she looks fabulous!…

Call me radical, but it’s 2017 and I don’t think women should have to beg to be treated the same as the guys Hi, I’m Metiria, and I’d like to know how much you get paid. I know it might seem a little forward, but I really, really want to know. In fact, I’d like all of us to know how much each of us is getting paid – and then I want all women to get paid the same as men for doing the same work. Talking about how much we earn is one of those taboo subjects – some people find it uncomfortable. I get that, but the truth is, if we don’t have pay transparency, we’re never going to have equal pay. And equal pay is what…

Melanie Dale, 41 Dale, mum to 14-year-old Isabella, is a very busy woman with a full-time corporate role alongside her own sports massage business. She laughs when asked about the challenges she faces when dressing. “Where do I start?” she says. “With being 1.8m tall or being pear-shaped? Or is it being a size 16-20 depending on where I shop? It’s all a challenge!” And though she has size 12 feet, she loves wearing heels. “So what? I may be 1.8m tall but I’m happy to be 1.9m.” Jackie O’Fee says: “While being tall is a definite asset, being 1.8m can be challenging. I dressed Mel in gorgeous long pieces that skim her body and flatter her fuller hip. “The striped duster worn over the asymmetrical print dress draws your…

ALMOST 1 IN 3 WOMEN HAVE TAKEN medication for mental HEALTH ISSUES Kiwi women are popping pills to deal with stress and anxiety at an alarming rate – and experts fear the situation is only going to get worse. The NEXT Report revealed almost one in three women have taken medication to manage mental health issues, with that figure rising to 36% among those aged 50 and over. A massive 72% believe they’re at greater risk of burnout than ever before. These figures come as no surprise to those working in mental health, who say the problem has been spiralling out of control for some years, with no sign of slowing down. Shaun Robinson, chief executive of the Mental Health Foundation, points out that almost half of New Zealand’s adult…

The dawn of a new season provides the ideal opportunity to give your skincare regime an overhaul, and the latest product offerings make it all the more enticing. From cleansing oils and boosters to brighteners and masks, here’s what your skin needs and why. THE EYE TREATMENT WHAT IT IS: Environ Skin EssentiA Antioxidant & Peptide Eye Gel, $79.50, is formulated to assist in softening the appearance of fine lines, leaving the skin feeling firmer and more youthful. HOW IT WORKS: A revived version of one of Environ’s best sellers, this gel contains antioxidants like rooibos, honeybush and reservatrol that combat free radical damage. It also boasts a combination of peptides that are known to act in synergy to smooth the appearance of wrinkles.  THE CLEANSER WHAT IT IS: Burt’s…

Packed with antioxidants and with soothing qualities, it was surely only a matter of time before tea popped up in skincare, makeup and perfume. “Although China is credited with bringing tea to the world, this evergreen plant is native to Southern China, Assam, Burma and Cambodia,” says Auckland-based naturopath and medical herbalist Lisa Fitzgibbon. “It’s widely known that blends with black, green, red and white tea are good for our health. They help to improve our general wellbeing, are anti-ageing and boast anti-inflammatory properties.” This has been a driving force behind some of this year’s biggest beauty launches, notably Elizabeth Arden’s White Tea range and Jo Malone’s Rare Teas Cologne collection. “In this collection, each fragrance was finely worked to frame the rare tea, adding ingredients to highlight its most…

‘I think there are many women in the community who have this condition who haven’t been diagnosed’ Hear the words ‘polycystic ovary syndrome’ (PCOS) and most women immediately panic about their ability to have children, often presuming it’s code for infertility. A diagnosis of PCOS – a hormonal disorder that affects one in 10 women – may also cause worry about having a heightened risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. While there is no cure for PCOS, there’s lots that can be done to manage the condition and reduce the risk of fertility problems. While some women need medical help, lifestyle modifications like weight loss and regular exercise are some of the most important aspects of managing PCOS successfully. WHAT IS PCOS? PCOS is a complex endocrine system…

As an autoimmune disease that most commonly affects women aged 20-40, you might not know much about multiple sclerosis (MS), but you should be aware of it.MS is a progressive disease where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath – the insulation for our nerve writing – which leads to nerve damage. The symptoms of MS ebb and flow, where the disease worsens and then gets better, although the damage caused during a flare-up can be permanent. Here’s what you need to know: Symptoms aren’t always visible to others. While there can be some that are immediately obvious, others like fatigue, numbness or memory problems can be hidden and hard to explain to others – especially as you may look healthy to them. While MS is unpredictable with symptoms varying…

Kumara dhal with radish pear pickle and almonds Kumara dhal 400g kumara, peeled and diced 1.5cm 1 onion, finely diced ¼ cup korma paste (store-bought) ½ cup split red lentils 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes 1 cup water 1 cup coconut milk 120-150g baby spinach leaves Salt and pepper Radish pear pickle 4 radishes 1 pear 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp chopped coriander leaves and stalks To serve Rice of your choice, eg basmati, brown ¼ cup chopped coriander leaves and stalks ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds 1 Preheat oven to 220°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. For the rice, combine 2 cups rice with 3 cups water and a good pinch of salt in a medium-sized pot. Bring to…

KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY I read with interest Sarah Lang’s comment “will children really care” [whether or not you take your husband’s name]. To me, it’s up to the individual. In my experience as a young child, I did really care that my mum had a different surname. It involved explaining to both friends and teachers that, yes, she was my mum, not my stepmum, that my mum had remarried and for that reason she had a different surname. Although it certainly didn’t scar me for life, I’d have preferred my mum to have the same surname as me. For me, it is the family unit, and I love having the same surname as my children and husband. Melissa HER CHOICE Just wanted to say a huge thank you…

KAREN MURRELL: Cosmetic bag gift set, $65: Makeup bag and lipsticks in Poppy Passion and Violet Mousse. LINDEN LEAVES: In Bloom Pink Petal Bath Bomb, $15; In Bloom Pink Petal Fragrance Diffuser, $40; and In Bloom Pink Petal fragranced candle, $50. ULTRACEUTICALS: RVR90 skincare set, $229: Ultra Hydrating Milk Cleanser; Ultra Moisturiser Cream; and Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser. ALEX AND ANI: Breath of Life gold charm bangle, $65; and gold beaded bracelet, $82. To be in to win this Briarwood bag, plus its luxury contents, simply send an envelope marked ‘Briarwood’ with your name, address and phone number to: Your NEXT Bag, Response Bag 500273, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, or go to womensweekly.co.nz, click on the ‘win’ tab and enter your unique code: NXTBG517. All entries must be…

Piling on kilos during pregnancy, sleepless nights and constant worry about your offspring — is it any wonder some women say motherhood adds years to our face and figure? In fact, according to a new survey of more than 7500 women, mothers barely have any time and money for pampering. The report by childcare.co.uk, an online network for parents and childcare providers, reveals women without kids spend nearly double the amount of time pampering themselves compared to mums. A third of childless women spend up to two hours a day on their beauty regime compared to only 17% of mothers, who also spend much less on products. When it comes to fashion, women who aren’t mothers are nine times more likely to spend $175 a month on clothes. Meanwhile, non-parents…

‘I was thinking, “What’s wrong with me? Why am I not crying? Why am I not overjoyed?”’ The atmosphere in the operating room at Wellington Hospital was frantic. Thoughts pinged around Lisa’s* head like balls in the Lotto machine. As she steeled herself for a Caesarean section, the already clinical room began to feel even colder. Instead of wondering which parent their child would look like, Lisa and her partner were terrified – they’d been told the baby could be stillborn. When Lisa first held her daughter, she was relieved the baby was alive but it wasn’t the euphoric rush she had been expecting. It certainly wasn’t like a scene from British reality programme One Born Every Minute, with soft music accompanying the new mother’s tears of joy. In fact,…

BREATHE CORRECTLY There are two types of breathing and each has a purpose. A thoracic or chest breath is a short intake designed to trigger your stress response and ensure survival. It’s about ‘fight or flight’, and it’s the way stressed people regularly breathe. A diaphragmatic or belly breath is an instruction to your brain that everything’s okay. It involves breathing deeply into the lungs, causing the stomach to rise and turning on the parts of the brain that enable you to think clearly, remain calm and problem-solve, which can’t work effectively if the stress response is switched on. Before you get out of bed in the morning, take 10 diaphragmatic breaths. Throughout the day, pause every 90 minutes and breathe deeply into your stomach for a total of 60…

PERFECT POUT 3 OF THE BEST NEW LIP PRODUCTS FOR EVERY NEED Burt’s Bees Gloss Lip Crayons, $18 each – They have the mess-proof application of a lip crayon, the colour of a lip gloss and the skin-loving nourishment of a lip balm. Available in six fruity shades, these crayons are 100% natural and stay put for a full eight hours. MAC Lip Scrubtious Lip Scrubs, $32 each – If your lips are chapped from the cold, these scrubs are perfect. They’re sugar-based, so are gentle while whisking away dry, flaky patches. Infused with conditioning ingredients like shea butter and grape seed oil, your lips are left soft – not scaly. Kiehl’s Butterstick Lip Treatment, $38 each – For 12 hours of intense moisture, these balms don’t disappoint. Made with…

HOT OFF THE PRESS The Lucky Ones, Julianne Pachico Faber, $33 Both the Colombian jungle and New York’s concrete jungle take centre stage in this collection of interconnected short stories. Set at the height of Colombia’s devastating cartel wars, it centres around a group of wealthy schoolgirls and the people held captive with them by guerrillas in the unforgiving Amazon forest. Vibrant, jarring, lush with life. Strange the Dreamer, Laini Taylor Hachette, $30 The story starts with an orphan dreaming of a magical city. What follows next is the tale of an exotic world populated by near-humans and strange creatures. Wars, gods and interspecies love... these are but a few of the elements that make up this rich, mythical place. A masterfully written epic fantasy combined with a…

GREAT HEIGHTS Kiwi pride can be found in Aviemore’s Mountain Café in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. And now you can experience it for yourself, with NZ native and owner-chef Kirsten Gilmour’s cookbook, The Mountain Café Cookbook: A Kiwi in the Cairngorms. An extensive range of breakfast, mains, sides and baking recipes will tick all your culinary boxes. $50. Good show... br-avo! Avocado lovers rejoice… at Amsterdam café The Avocado Show, every item on the menu – whether it’s a smoothie or a sandwich – has avocado in it. Open from morning till night, this café will satisfy all your avocado cravings. Tickled pink A glass of champagne is satisfying, but a bottle is even better. Think pink this Mother’s Day and gift mum (or yourself) a Veuve Clicquot…

Minnie Cooper She loves you already but she’ll adore you once these beautiful slippers are on her feet! Japanese linen, 100% fleecy wool lining and a light indoor/outdoor sole for those quick trips to the parsley patch. You won’t find her a nicer present! Available online and in store at 303C Rosebank Rd, Avondale, Auckland. Made in New Zealand by the team at Minnie Cooper. Web: www.fivestarslippers.nz Ph: ( 09) 828 9663 Florence Boutique Accessories from Stilen make gorgeous Mother's Day gifts. 1/149 Karori Road, Marsden Village, Karori, Wellington. Shop online at florenceboutique.co.nz. Follow us on Facebook. Web: www.florenceboutique.co.nz Ph: ( 04) 476 9901 Wendy Hill Cosmetics Makeup meant for your mum! She gave you her best, so this Mother's Day, why not give her the best? Wendy Hill makeup…