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Test House
Best buy! R5299; sportandcargo.co.za 46 cm x 23 cm x 32.5 cm This is a cool, feature-packed bag that is comfortable to carry. Its contemporary look gives it that wear-anywhere vibe and the design is well thought out. It has two zipped compartments. O
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Meet the2024 Finalists
Voting has opened for the Readers’ Choice Award. Cast your vote by going to womenofthefuture.co.za and follow the prompts. *Voting has opened for the Readers’ Choice Award. Cast your vote by going to womenofthefuture.co.za and follow the prompts. Vot
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In The FOOTSTEPS Of The INCAS
‘If we had horses, we could still get you off the mountain, but there is no horse and no place for a helicopter to land.’ It was the day before we were supposed to start the four-day Inca Trail and my partner-in-crime, Annamarie James, was not coping
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What I’m loving…
I once read an absolutely excellent tip by the brilliant British writer A. A. Gill about how to avoid being stuck with someone you really don’t want to speak to at a party. And, inspired by Pnina Fenster’s story on page 36, about how to navigate tric
Fairlady7 min read
Do hold Your Breath!
James Nestor wants you to pray. Specifically, he wants you to chant while you pray, preferably in such a way that you only breathe five-and-a-half times a minute. What’s considered medically normal today is ‘anywhere between a dozen and 20 breaths a
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Join Us In Jhb For Our Annual FAIRLADY PAMPER DAY
NEED A REST AND REJUVENATION? Join us for a day of self-care at Camelot Spa at Melrose Arch. Monday, 9 September 2024, and Tuesday, 10 September 2024 VENUE: Camelot Spa at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg HOURS: 8am–6pm (split into sessions)* PRICE: R2 440
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DESIGN And DERMATOLOGY
START-UP COSTS: ‘The biggest outlay was on machinery and equipment, and the time spent on developing new ideas. But a lot of money is saved by wearing many hats and doing a lot of things yourself.’ CURRENT TURNOVER: ‘We’ve had steady growth. Our turn
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Social Entrepreneur
theunlimitedchild.org A survey by the Thrive by Five Index found that 65% of South African children aged 4 to 5 in early learning programmes are failing to thrive, highlighting the urgent need for improved early childhood development (ECD) interventi
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WHAT WE’RE loving RIGHT NOW!
Remember Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston), the scatterbrained-but-brilliant lawyer who annoyed Alicia Florrick in The Good Wife? Well, now she has her own series, called simply Elsbeth (DSTV). She finds herself in New York working not as a lawyer bu
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Letters
I spent the past week in bed nursing swine flu, or whatever is doing the rounds. I had other plans for the week because my husband was away on a camping trip with colleagues, but there I was with a box of tissues and YouTube to keep me company. I tri
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MASQUERADE ball
What is this, a sleep over scene in a rom-com? Why do you need a face mask? Because they’re ‘designed to deliver high concentrations of active ingredients to your skin,’ says Dr Joshua Zeichner, director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research at Mount Sin
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Live Better, Longer
AS a sleep deprived surgical resident at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Dr Peter Attia used to have a recurring dream. Or, rather, a nightmare. ‘I’m standing on a sidewalk in a big, dirty city that looks a lot like Baltimore, holding a padded basket and loo
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‘This Book Kept Me Alive’
Margie Orford needs little introduction. The internationally acclaimed writer and award-winning journalist earned the title of the queen of South African crime thrillers with her gripping Clare Hart series – about a journalist and profiler navigating
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JOIN US IN Johannesburg FOR THE LUMINOUS Trend Talk
We’re bringing together 80 key players in the beauty industry, including influencers, our top magazine editors – FAIRLADY editor Suzy Brokensha, TRUELOVE editor Mbali Soga and SARIE editor Michélle van Breda – and YOU! We’ll be tackling skin concerns
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DRESS code
This easy-breezy dress doesn’t require much styling – the delicate foliage inspired print, sash tie and row of pearly buttons down the front provide plenty of visual interest. We just paired it with tan suede wedges. The multifaceted print and ruffle
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Dinner In A Dash
PREP + COOKING TIME: 30 minutes PREP + COOKING TIME: 45 minutes SERVES 4 • 60 ml (¼ cup) extra-virgin olive oil• 2 medium onions, sliced thinly• 2 garlic cloves, sliced thinly• 250 ml (1 cup) dry white wine• 2 x 400g tins white beans, drained and rin
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Puzzles
Doodle spot 1. A pawnbroker once called Eme (5) 4. Scull the boat back to the vessel and take part in service (7) 8. Need dream to be shattered as one wandered aimlessly around (9) 9. Vehicle that starts cornering as required (3) 10. It is not sharp,
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Cheers!
How many bottles of wine is appropriate for a picnic? We’re so glad you asked! According to @JoeFattorini, who offers a fabulous #winefactoftheday on Instagram, six bottles should be fine. Each. Six bottles Each. That was the view of The Picnic Socie
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…AND THIS just in!
We do love a hard-working product. While Nivea’s patented ingredient Luminous630 tackles age spots and dark marks, you also have cellactivating hyaluronic acid plumping up the skin with moisture, and a collagen booster increasing the cells’ own produ
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URBAN wildlife
I first fell in love with dikkoppe on the Morning Walk. (I think the Bird-Renaming Police have now changed their name to ‘thick-knees’, which is obviously just so ridiculous that we will not entertain it any further). There was just something so vali
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Woman Of The Future
globescope.co.za Growing up in Mitchells Plain, Glynn made a promise to herself that one day she would address the pervasive safety concerns in her community. ‘The purpose in setting up Globescope was to find solutions to make life safer for families
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Calista’s SECOND Act
Micro-miniskirts, dancing CGI babies, The Biscuit… If you were watching TV in the ’90s, you were most likely a fan of Ally McBeal. This legal comedy-drama had us glued to our TV screens one night a week from 1997 to 2002. (This was before you could b
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(Don’t) MIND THE GAP
The Twisted Sisters: Michélle Macleod Smith (57), Glenda Wallace (72), Tina Carter (58), Mariette Parsons (44) and Andrea Paasch (53) Cape Town is known for its hiking culture, and within this scene a unique friendship has blossomed. The Twisted Sist
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FAIRLADY Pamper Day In Association With La Motte Wines
Join us in the Cape Winelands for a day of pampering! Need a little me-time or a day out with friends? Join us for a day of indulgence and self-care at Camelot Spa in Franschhoek. • LUXURIOUS SPA TREATMENTS: A 60-minute Swedish or Aromatherapy Massag
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The Night He Left
‘HI, my darling. I’ve washed my hair and I’ve packed an overnight bag; I’m not sure why, but I’m coming to spend the night with you,’ Deb says in her ever-cheerful voice. It is 2 July 2008. My friend Dan and I have spent the day hiking in Oranjekloof
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Editor Suzy Brokensha Deputy Editor Liesl Robertson Production Manager Liezel Dukes, liezel.dukes@media24.com Managing Editor Crystal Matthews, crystal.matthews@media24.com Photographer Liza van Deventer, liza.vandeventer@media24.com Picture Editor W
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MENOPAUSE & MIDLIFE…
Join FAIRLADY editor-in-chief Suzy Brokensha and a panel of highly regarded experts for an intimate, funny, fierce, no-holds-barred conversation about everything from sex and hormone therapy (or going through menopause commando) to rage, frustration,
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What’s yours IS OURS
When I was in my 20s, I dated a man who was significantly wealthier than I was. Fresh out of university, he already had a portfolio of investments courtesy of his family, and as a newly minted lawyer his income far outstripped mine. I’d graduated wit
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Rising Star
vestara.co.za ❛Through Vestara, we’re not just transforming careers but also shaping a future where women can excel on their own terms,’ Selanei says. Inspired by her own journey navigating professional challenges, she founded this platform that is d
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SEA BREEZES & Chardonnay
Hermanus is best known for the Whale Festival, but did you know that the town also hosts the FynArts Festival in June every year? It is both an arts festival and a winter school, and offers everything from recitals to wine tastings. In 2023, at the l
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