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

what we're loving RIGHT NOW! • THE TEAM HAD LOTS TO TALK ABOUT THIS MONTH, FROM WATERCOLOUR ARTWORKS TO WOOL ACTIVEWEAR (APPARENTLY IT’S A THING) AND DREAMY GETAWAYS. WE EVEN FOUND SOME EXCELLENT HOMEMADE HOOCH!

Style icons • This month’s fashion inspiration comes courtesy of an activewear brand founder who climbs majestic mountains, an interior designer with an eye for clean silhouettes and crafted details, and a jewellery designer with a penchant for sculptural pieces.

THE WHY THE WHICH & the wardrobe • Thanks to these three women, we now know where to shop for squatproof leggings and winter coats, and how to style up a statement neckpiece.

BORED & TIRED? • How to REBOOT YOUR RELATIONSHIP POST-LOCKDOWN

Jude THE OBSCURE • What happens when you don a wig to circumnavigate the world on a Honda VFR750? You can’t stop moving. Meet the artist who became addicted to leaving places.

The 2021 SLEEP UPDATE • Not getting enough sleep? You’re not alone. The science behind sleep (or our lack of it) is constantly evolving. Sleep scientist Dr Dale Rae gives us the latest on what we’re doing wrong and how to get it right, plus some excellent practical solutions that you can start implementing today.

Foods and sleep • Avoid certain foods for a couple of hours before you go to bed if you want a good night’s sleep.

Our TOP PICKS

PLAN • It wouldn’t be right to call Cuban actress Ana de Armas a rising star. She is very much a star already – and we bet she hasn’t peaked yet.

SISTERS in law • We expect politicians to protect our lives and liberties and the planet. But the real power lies in our Constitution and Bill of Rights, which is why the backbone and brain of our judiciary is so important. This is a tribute to seven ballsy women in our legal system who make us want to stand up and cheer.

CATHERINE WARBURTON • Attorney: environmental law; MD of Catherine Warburton Attorneys Inc & Imbewu Sustainability Legal Specialists Pty (Ltd)

DR JOAN VAN NIEKERK • Former national coordinator of Childline SA; independent child protection consultant

ADVOCATE OUMA RABAJI-RASETHABA • Deputy director of the National Prosecution Authority; head of the Asset Forfeiture Unit

KATE HOFMEYR SC • Evidence leader at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture

JUDGE KATE SAVAGE

JUDGE CHANTAL FORTUIN

SAVE R204!

BURNOUT is on the RISE HOW DO WE DEAL WITH IT? • Chronic stress is linked to leading causes of death, including heart disease and suicide, and cases of burnout are rising with frightening speed. It’s time to unpack this misunderstood, stigmatised and life-threatening mental-health pandemic.

ODD jobs OF A DIFFERENT kind • WORKING NINE TO FIVE? NOT THESE GUYS: the careers they’ve chosen are options most of us didn’t know existed.

Getting GROUNDED • The simple act of going barefoot is being hailed for health benefits such as improved digestion, immunity and sleep; and relief from anxiety, depression, inflammation and pain. Should you kick off your shoes?

DOCTOR on CALL (literally) • Dr Erin Jones spotted a critical gap in South Africa’s healthcare system early on in the pandemic. So she set about filling it and, in the process, shifted the possibilities for medical care in this country.

5-star HOLIDAYS in South Africa • NO OVERSEAS HOLIDAY THIS YEAR? Excellent! Spend your money locally: South...