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Do It Just For The Fun Of It
I saw a sobering statistic the other day: in two years, there has been a 37% increase in people being admitted to hospital for eating disorders in the UK. I think that’s really shocking, don’t you? And I don’t believe it’s restricted to the UK, eithe
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What I’m Loving This Month...
Margaux Knuppe was assistant beauty editor at FAIRLADY for a while, and she had an incredible understanding and knowledge of product ingredients and what they were really capable of. Now she’s taken all that knowledge and experience and created her o
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YOU SAID, WROTE & TWEETED...
FAIRLADY has been a part of my life since I learnt to read. Roll on the years… I employ a domestic worker who is an elderly widow with adult daughters she supports, plus their children, as well as children from her late husband’s second wife. That is
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STUFF WE LOVE This Month
When an enthusiastic friend first offered me a mushroom chip, she could see I was unconvinced. A whole mushroom as a crispy chip? Huh-uh. But eventually – after a LOT of insistence on her part – I caved and put it in my mouth with no intention of swa
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My ABUNDANT, JUICY LIFE
With the legendary Diana Ross for a mother, you’d think Tracee Ellis Ross (47) had it made from the start – that’s showbiz royalty by blood, after all. Not so. ‘Being the “child of” meant you were sort of riding on the coat-tails of your parent,’ she
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Hide & chic
START-UP COSTS: ‘It’s hard to make money immediately,’ says Letitia Fly. ‘About R120 000 covered our costs for the first six months: the sewing machines, material, setting up the brand, the logo, the website, the photo shoots and salaries. After that
Fairlady7 min readRelationships
Playing Favourites
‘MY mom is very open about who her favourite is – to this day, she calls my brother “the golden boy”. Ever since I can remember, she has been telling my sisters and me that her dream was to have five strapping sons,’ says Sarah*. ‘After each daughter
Fairlady5 min readEthnic Studies
HALF & HALF
‘What are you?’ was the defining question of my childhood. Sometimes it was broached delicately, woven into idle chit-chat. Other times it was less subtle; strangers would blurt it out within minutes of meeting me. These days it would seem an odd, co
Fairlady5 min readPsychology
Do You Feel Like A Fraud?
World-renowned poet, writer and activist Maya Angelou once said, ‘I have written 11 books, but each time I think, “Uh oh, they’re going to find out now. I’ve run a game on everybody, and they’re going to find me out.”’ Albert Einstein had the same na
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the LIVING DESERT
I’m sipping my coffee on the flight from Cape Town to Namibia when I hear someone in the seat behind me say: ‘Namibia is a lot like Cape Town, just without the makeup.’ I’m not too sure how true that is, but I like the sound of it. Two hours later, w
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A Step In The RIGHT DIRECTION
Since I’ve been walking regularly, I’ve noticed that one of life’s great divisions is between those who possess activewear and those who don’t. I belong in the second category, which automatically excludes me from the gym (hooray!) and Saturday parkr
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True COLOURS
At the end of her reign as Miss South Africa in 2006, Megan Coleman told her mother, Fay, about a vision she’d had for a business. ‘I recall her saying she had goosebumps because she’d had a similar idea 10 years previously,’ says Megan. The rest, as
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Which Season Are You?
Colour analysis determines which shades of clothing and makeup best complement your complexion, as well as your eye and hair colour. The seasonal colour system first rose to prominence after Carole Jackson outlined it in her 1980 book, Color Me Beau
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Have hobbies BECOME A THING OF THE PAST?
I have been riding since the age of 10. Now, before you start picturing rows of rosettes and shiny trophies, I want to be clear: I don’t ride competitively. And despite the amount of time I have put into it over the years, I am still not very good at
Fairlady3 min readPsychology
7 Reasons To Take Up A Hobby
Obviously, taking up running or yoga will improve your health, but the same is true for non-physical pursuits. In one 2009 study involving 1 400 participants, a group of psychologists found that engaging in enjoyable leisure activities had a positive
Fairlady5 min readPersonal Growth
How To Make Happiness A Habit
Whether it’s early-morning traffic (which should be listed as a major mental health hazard, if you ask me), frustrating colleagues or the near-constant onslaught of negative news, it can be hard to wear a smile on your face every day. Yet some people
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The One Thing That Always Makes These Fly Team Members Happy
‘Whether my day has been great or gloomy, an hour of yoga always leaves me feeling incredibly at peace and like I’m floating. A flowing Vinyasa practice, hot Bikram or slow Yin is guaranteed to help me realign my priorities and forget trivial worries
Fairlady3 min readFinance & Money Management
MONEY Talks
Q: My mom told me to set up a f-ck-off fund – a secret bank account, in case my marriage goes south. But I am married in community of property – is it even possible? A: Your mom’s right (sigh, aren’t they always). Having a savings account that you
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Saving My SONS
‘When David was born in 2002 we were over the moon,’ says Ilana. Like any new parents, Ilana and Martin marvelled at his tiny toes and fingers, checking that all was well with their baby. ‘We couldn’t wait to take him home and start our life together
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UTIs – ALL YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS ANSWERED!
Q: What exactly is a UTI? A: It is an infection that occurs in any part of your urinary system: your kidneys, ureter, bladder and urethra. Most infections occur in the lower urinary tract (the bladder and the urethra). The bacteria responsible for
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HEALTHY Living
We’re not as good at multitasking as we think. ‘The research is almost unanimous, which is very rare in social science,’ says Clifford Nass, professor of psychology at Stanford University. ‘And it says that people who chronically multitask… are basic
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Ask The Doc
Q: I often experience a terrible, sharp pain that seems to come from my intercostal muscles. Instances are totally unrelated and I’m never sure when it’s going to strike again. Afterwards, it hurts to breathe deeply or move my upper body too much. Sh
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Mixology
We’ve heard it a million times: retinol is the gold standard of skincare. Retinol (or vitamin A) has the ability to improve skin texture, pigmentation and the appearance of wrinkles. But this superhero ingredient doesn’t always play nicely with other
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Tried & Tested SHAMPOO
I have naturally curly hair, but I straighten it every day – only my mom and husband have seen the curls! There’s just one thing I can’t ever get right: it is always so flat on the first day, although that generally improves by day two. So I was real
Fairlady3 min readFashion
All Worked Up
Closed-toe shoes will come in handy as the months grow colder. Slingbacks offer enough coverage in chillier temperatures while showing off a bit of skin. If stiletto heels aren’t comfy enough, opt for chunky clog-like slingbacks, wedges and block hee
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Vegan DELIGHTS
SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME: 30 MIN • ¼ cup (55 g) sushi rice• 1 large (350 g) yellow sweet pepper, sliced finely• 1 large (350 g) red sweet pepper, sliced finely• ½ cup loosely packed coriander leaves• ½ cup loosely packed mint leaves• 1 cup (100 g)
Fairlady3 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Table For 2
Lebo and Tebo Ndala don’t just look alike – they’re also very similar in character. So similar, in fact, that it’s almost impossible to tell them apart. (Did we mention that they dress alike too?) If you do happen to meet the twins, don’t even bother
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We've Chosen 4 Delicious Recipes As A Little Taster. Enjoy !
SERVES 2 PREP TIME: 20 MIN This is like having a cheeseboard on a pizza, very ‘wine farm’ and ‘I’mtoo-fancy-for-my-pants’ vibes. Have this with a very good glass of wine or champagne and call it a day. • 4 sheets phyllo pastry• 100g butter, melte
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Cheers
Bottles with a cork should be laid on their side to keep the cork moist, otherwise it dries out and lets in air. Screw-top bottles can be kept upright. If you can, keep your wine in a cool, dark place where the temperature is more or less constant.
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9 Lovely Chardonnays And Savvy Blancs To See You Through The Summer.
1. BOUCHARD FINLAYSON MISSIONVALE CHARDONNAY 2017, R276 Elegance in a bottle! This world-renowned wine has gentle pear softening tart pineapple in a restrained and steely whole. It’s made to be enjoyed with food but it’s also great on its own. 2. AT
Fairlady3 min readFashion
Fyi
H&M has joined forces with heritage label Pringle of Scotland to create a knitwear line. Expect the signature Pringle argyle pattern and jacquard weave, but with a subtle twist. The range includes patchwork and raw-edged sweaters, funnel-necked jumpe
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Books
It’s been a while since I’ve been completely blown away by a novel. Ocean Vuong’s devastatingly beautiful first offering is the coming-of-age story of Little Dog, a Vietnamese immigrant in the US. Framed as a letter from a writer in his 20s to his il
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We Test: Non-stick Frying Pans
• Heavier cookware conducts heat better. And while you don’t need an overly heavy pan, be sure to avoid thin ones that could warp at high temperatures. • Handles should be strong, sturdy and cool to the touch. Plastic or stainless-steel handles or k
Fairlady3 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Best Buy
This pan is of superior quality and can handle most kitchen challenges. It performed perfectly in our tests: heat distribution was outstanding and it produced even cooking results throughout. Fried eggs and omelettes lifted beautifully and pancakes s
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Star- Struck
Express the gratitude, shout it, feel it (even if you don’t really); bushels of thankfulness bring bountiful abundance your way. Nobody really knows how this works, but it’s a natural, mysterious law of some sort, and you’re in the best place to star

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