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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! • Local entrepreneurs are at the heart of our favourite finds this month, such as second-hand gems, slow fashion and a heart-pounding zipline adventure.

Sisters are doing it for THEMSELVES • These women-only groups redefine joy through friendship, adventure and shared journeys.

The B WORD • Why boundaries are essential for health, happiness and success – and how to spot, set and state them.

ROLE model • After more than three decades in front of and behind the camera, Helena Christensen has added creative director, magazine founder, designer and Goodwill Ambassador to her list of career titles.

a summer STATE OF MIND • Looking for a little something to spice up your summer wardrobe? From statement sun hats to chic sandals, we’ve got it for you.

SUNNY DREAMS & SUMMER SCOOPS • The heat is on! These two entrepreneurs are capitalising on our African sun with a proudly South African swimwear brand and dairy-free ice cream.

Yococo SINENHLANHLA NDLELA

WHY you should SECOND-GUESS YOURSELF • What is intelligence, really? We used to think of it as the ability to understand and learn, but we might be in need of a different skill set: the ability to rethink and unlearn.

How to make FRIENDS AS AN ADULT • Are you feeling lonely or incapable of socialising, let alone creating new connections? Use these research-backed insights and tips to nurture friendships, new and old.

Swede dreams • Forget ABBA and IKEA – the first four-letter word you need to learn when you get to Sweden is fika.

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In TWO MINDS • For the most part, writing is deemed a solitary pursuit. But these three writing duos prove that, sometimes, teamwork can create a magic of its own.

CHRISTINA LAUREN: HAPPILY EVER AFTER

SAM BECKBESSINGER AND DALE HALVORSEN: SCARE TACTICS

Adventures in LAND • Would you agree to have a muscle relaxant injected into your vagina for the promise of pain-free sex? Or blood plasma, to improve sensitivity and enhance orgasms? We spoke to women who have done just that, as well as experts in the field.

ELEPHANTENCOUNTER • Water ‘Ubers’, a mock charge by an agitated elephant and a storm… Just another day on the banks of the Chobe River.

7 SIGNS YOU SHOULD BE EARNING MORE (and what to do about it) • Most of us would like to earn more money, but how can you tell if that wish is grounded in reality? From cryptic salary structures to ghost promotions, here’s how to spot the signs that it’s high time for a financial upgrade.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS! • The winners of the annual Santam Women of the Future Awards, in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE, were recently announced at a glamorous awards ceremony.

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

THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF PSYCHEDELIC THERAPY • Psilocybin, ketamine, MDMA, LSD… Hallucinogens, once the preserve of hippies, club kids and counter-culture gurus, are moving mainstream.

Time for a HEAVY METAL DETOX? • Feeling fatigued and out of whack could mean that you need a heavy metal detox (and we’re not talking about that stack of CDs gathering dust in a corner… although you could probably let those go too).

…AND THIS just in! • New treats, products and good things to know right now

Swoon-worthy SCENTS • Forget about having one signature scent that you wear day in, day out. Fragrance should be about setting a...