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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THIS MONTH’S FABULOUS PRIZE

STUFF WE LOVE this month • Stormtrooper decanters, load-shedding lifesavers and cage diving. This, my friend, is what you call the spice of life.

My ABUNDANT, JUICY LIFE • Instead of resting on her laurels as the daughter of Diana Ross, Tracee Ellis Ross has made a name for herself as an award-winning actress, director, activist and fashion icon.

Hide & chic • What do you do when you can’t find the perfect leather bag or sandals? You make them yourself, of course!

PLAYING FAVOURITES • Whether they admit it or not, parents tend to have a favourite child. (You know who you are. And if you don’t, your siblings definitely do!) Parental favouritism is nothing new – but admitting to it has become something of a taboo.

HALF & HALF • My Eurasian heritage wasn’t always the source of pride it is now. Growing up mixed race during apartheid, I often felt pulled between two worlds, belonging to neither.

Do you feel like a fraud? • Dealing with self-doubt is an everyday struggle for a surprising number of people. It’s that little voice that says, ‘You just got lucky.’ ‘They made a mistake; they’re going to figure you out.’ ‘You don’t have what it takes and it’s just a matter of time before you fail.’ Welcome to the imposter syndrome club – at the very least, you’re in good company!

LIKE A BOSS

the LIVING DESERT • As a photographer, going to Namibia has been a lifelong dream. The arid gravel plains and dunes that stretch as far as the eye can see make the Namib one of the most photogenic destinations in the world.

NEED TO KNOW

A step in the RIGHT DIRECTION • The walking habit gives you more than regular exercise – it can be a way to take charge of your life.

true COLOURS • Move over, Queer Eye guys! Mother-daughter duo Fay and Megan Coleman have performed incredible makeovers – life-changing transformations that will bring you to tears faster than Jonathan van Ness can say ‘Yaaass, Queen!’

5 styling tips from Image Insured

Which season are you?

Have hobbies BECOME A THING OF THE PAST? • In an era of side hustles and the never-ending pursuit of success, doing something pointless just for the joy of it is often seen as a waste of time. But having a hobby can make you happier, healthier, better at time management and more successful at your job.

7 reasons to take up a hobby

HOW TO MAKE HAPPINESS A HABIT • We tend to picture happiness as a far-off ‘one day’ destination, but science says you really can create it for yourself. Put some pep in your step by cultivating these six habits every day.

THE ONE THING THAT ALWAYS MAKES THESE FLY TEAM MEMBERS HAPPY

MONEY talks • Self-proclaimed ‘money dork’ and author of How to Manage Your Money Like a F*cking Grownup Sam Beckbessinger tackles your burning questions.

saving my SONS • When Ilana and Martin Gerschlowitz’s eldest son was diagnosed with autism, they were told he would never live a normal life. ‘Put him in a home and forget about him,’ one person advised. But Ilana refused to accept that nothing could be done.

POSSIBLE SIGNS OF AUTISM

UTIs – ALL YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS ANSWERED! • You know the feeling: needing to run to the loo every half hour (even though your bladder is empty) and the burning sensation once you get there. There’s nothing quite like the discomfort of a urinary tract infection (UTI). But what exactly are UTIs and, more importantly, is there anything we can do to avoid them? Clinical nutritionist Ruth...