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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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FAIRLADY NEWSLETTER

WHAT WE’RE loving RIGHT NOW! • Cosy is the name of the game this month: comfy shoes, soft slippers, nostalgic flasks, soothing skincare, a feelgood musical and American-style comfort food.

SEASON TICKETS • Winter is all about investment buys: think classic coats that will last for years, a great pair of jeans that only gets better with age and luxe knits to cosy up any outfit.

The RADICAL new NOTION of AGEING • A refreshing new zeitgeist is growing in the wake of some fine women choosing to challenge the tyranny of eternal youth.

SOUL SISTERS • Grab the tissues and call your sibling; these dynamic duos will have you laughing, crying and appreciating the special bond that sisters share.

Getting into the mind of SA’S ‘MINDHUNTER’ • English actress Charlotte Hope chats to us about her role as Micki Pistorius, South Africa’s first criminal profiler, in the Showmax series Catch Me a Killer.

SKIN IN THE GAME • I suffered so badly from eczema that I was on topical steroid creams for years – which caused a rebound response that was even worse.

THE PAARL in the CROWN • Booking a weekend in the Winelands? Why not bypass the usual suspects (Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Constantia) and head to Paarl instead? We discovered some untapped gems in South Africa’s third-oldest town.

In good SPIRITS • From reshaping South Africa’s whisky culture to pioneering the rise of non-alcoholic delights, these businesses are shaking up the drinks market in the best possible way.

‘I was a little nervous before we started’ • Juliette Binoche is one of the film world’s most in-demand actors, but starring in a film with her ex was one of her most intense roles yet.

DANCING WITH DISTRACTION • Thanks to widespread misconceptions about ADHD, many women with the condition are being misdiagnosed, preventing them from accessing lifechanging treatment.

Win a two-night stay at Mhondoro, valued at R50 000! • One lucky reader will win a two-night stay for two people sharing at the magnificent Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa in the Waterberg.

Africa GOTHIC • South African author Shubnum Khan’s new novel is making waves both here and overseas. We chatted to her about the Gothic genre, putting her hometown of Durban on the page, and writing about love in all its forms.

Just trying to fit in, REALLY • All you want to do is buy a pair of pants… but first you have to figure out if a size 34 is the same as a medium, a 10 or a European 38. And then a size 34 is not consistent from one shop to the next!

Tricks of the trade • We asked our experts to give us advice on shopping for clothes while navigating the maze that is inconsistent sizing.

DECLUTTER YOUR SPACE & your MIND • Research shows that cleaning your environment makes you feel better on every level. Here’s how.

KIA ORANA from Rarotonga! • Visiting friends and family in New Zealand or Australia? You might want to consider making a detour to the Cook Islands.

Setting the RECORD STRAIGHT • Your credit report is a dossier of every debt you’ve ever taken out. But it could contain errors or evidence of fraud…

Calling ALL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS! • The 10th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE offers the perfect platform to showcase your business. We’re inviting you either to enter yourself or to nominate an outstanding woman entrepreneur you know.

MEET THE judges • Our...