Fairlady

FAIRLADY is a modern, glossy grown-up magazine that offers great stories and inspired solutions to the busy South African woman.

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WHAT WE’RE loving RIGHT NOW! • A cosy whodunnit, sprightly summer sandals, a snow globe gin, a candle-making course (perfect for DIY gifts) and alfresco bathing… We’ve rounded up some real gems!

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THE WHY, THE WHICH & the wardrobe • Embracing your heritage, slow fashion and sentimental jewellery, dressing for your body type, the ‘hard yes’ rule… and the hazards of leaving your laundry room window open.

I NEVER THOUGHT OF MYSELF AS AN ALCOHOLIC UNTIL MY SONS BEGGED ME TO GO TO REHAB • When drinking or drugging because it helps reduce stress switches from useful crutch to crippling addiction

PRESSING ALL THE RIGHT BUTTONS • These businesses are embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution and offering personal assistance in the palm of your hand.

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Surviving SOUTH AFRICA • You know the world’s gone bonkers when preppers start looking like the sensible ones. Could they hold the secret to thriving amid chaos? We take a wild safari into the world of survivalism.

Q&A WITH A SURVIVALIST • DEREK ROBSON IS THE FOUNDER OF THE SURVIVALIST WEBSITE AND ONLINE SHOP (THESURVIVALIST.CO.ZA), A RESOURCE FOR SOUTH AFRICAN PREPPERS.

TIKTOK SLEEP HACKS Do they work?

‘I’M JUST LIVING IN THE NOW’ • Lily James has quite a résumé: She got swept up in a Gothic romance as Mrs de Winter. She lost her glass slipper – and found a prince. She belted out ABBA hits as a young Meryl Streep, battled zombies and walked the halls of Downton Abbey. And she even transformed herself into Pamela Anderson, earning both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.

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Pretty PRIVILEGE • We all know there are perks to being pretty. But does it actually go beyond being served first at the bar? Or is the concept of ‘pretty privilege’ a means of shaming and controlling women by reducing their worth to their looks?

‘I couldn’t get out of bed for eight months’ • Mervyn Gers knows first-hand just how debilitating long Covid is. Luckily, a Stellenbosch doctor is making waves with his pioneering plan to tackle it.

Long Covid 101 • We asked internal medicine specialist Dr Jaco Laubscher to explain some of the ins and outs of long Covid and his pioneering treatment.

DOPAMINE FASTING 2.0 • Silicon Valley tech gurus are giving up food, technology and even sex in their quest for more focus. But is there any science behind curtailing the rush of ‘quick’ dopamine?

Could’ve, would’ve, should’ve • Contrary to popular belief, it’s not such a bad thing to have regrets – it just proves you’re human. Here’s how regret can direct you towards a more meaningful life.

CZECH, PLEASE! • The bridge, the clock, the beer… Sure. But there’s more to Prague than all the usual tourist haunts, including amazing architecture (some really surreal), provocative art, dark legends, sweet pastries and all things Mucha.

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For the sake of the GORILLAS • Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka has dedicated her life to saving the endangered mountain gorillas of East Africa. In her book Walking With Gorillas, she writes about her life as Uganda’s first wildlife vet.

Christmas GIFT GUIDE • Stumped by what to get your loved ones for Christmas? Or maybe what to put on your own wish list? Don’t worry; we’ve been prepping for this moment all year!

Wellbeing • How to relax, unwind and stay healthy this holiday season

WEIGHING IN ON OZEMPIC • It’s not officially available as a...