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 • A Eucerin hamper worth R1 500!

what we're loving RIGHT NOW! • HELLO, 2022! WE’RE SOAKING UP ALL THE SUMMER FEELS WITH PIÑA COLADA SCENTS, PICNICS BY THE POOL AND BREEZY DRESSES. PLUS, SOME READING MATERIAL OF AN UNCONVENTIONAL KIND: LIFE ADVICE FROM TWO RUPAUL ALUMS, AND GRAPHIC NOVELS GALORE.

Join • A SPECIAL GROUP OF FAIRLADY READERS TO GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT & GIVEAWAYS

Cuma Pantshwa • MOTHER OF THREE, MARKETER, CONTENT SPECIALIST AND CO-FOUNDER OF ASANTE BLUSH, A WOMEN-FOCUSED MARKETING AGENCY

Louise Park-Ross • FASHION DESIGNER, STYLIST AND COOL HUNTER ON @LOVINGTHELOOKBABE, AND CO-OWNER OF @LUCKYANDLOU

Kristin Weixelbaumer • FOUNDER OF AND DESIGNER AT BLACK BETTY DESIGN

THE WHY, THE WHICH & the wardrobe • Join us as we talk about clothing as a creative outlet, hunting for vintage gems, and putting together your own heirloom piece of jewellery.

WALK OFF YOUR BELLY IN 6WEEKS • Are you ready to stride your way to a slimmer silhouette, step up your energy levels and surpass your fitness goals?

2022 Your YEAR AHEAD • Ready for some good news? After two very challenging years, the astrology outlook for 2022 is positively promising! Looks like it’s finally time to move on from the nightmare we’ve been living. Here’s how to make the most of it. Even better, also read your rising sign if you know it.

BLOOMING MARVELLOUS • FROM A GREEN-FINGERED LANDSCAPING TEAM TO A POSY-OF-THE-DAY DELIVERY SERVICE, THESE WOMEN HAVE TURNED THEIR LOVE FOR PLANTS INTO BOOMING BUSINESSES.

TIGHTEN UP MONEY MATTERS TO HELP YOUR BUSINESS THRIVE

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‘NOW, QUACK LIKE A DUCK’ • HYPNOSIS IS FAR MORE THAN JUST A GOOD PARTY TRICK. BUT EVEN THOUGH IT’S BEEN AROUND FOR CENTURIES IN THE MEDICAL WORLD, IT STILL HAS TO FIGHT FOR ITS PLACE AS A RECOGNISED THERAPY.

False memories

◗ THE DAY I WAS NOT TOLD IWAS GOING TO QUACK LIKE A DUCK

HOW TO FIND A REPUTABLE HYPNOTHERAPIST

A ROOM OF HER OWN • Whether you love, hate, or have never even heard of the ‘she shed’ trend that has launched a thousand Pinterest boards, there can be no doubt that women thrive when they claim space for themselves, their passions and… whatever they darn well like. These five inspiring women did just that.

free as TRACEE • Tracee Ellis Ross has found her own path, and it’s one that only she could walk (though she would probably rather sashay or dance). With her signature blend of fun and ferocity, we can’t wait to see what she does next.

In her own words

Covid CHRONICLES • COVID-19 HAS CHANGED EVERYTHING – NOT LEAST OF WHICH IS THE ESSENCE OF ‘HOME’, AND WHAT IT MEANS TO US. HERE ARE FOUR TALES OF JOURNEYING, LEAVING, STAYING, GOING THE DISTANCE AND FINDING PEACE.

TRUST WEG/GO! WITH YOUR HOLIDAY PLANS

THE tides OF LIFE • ZANDILE NDHLOVU HAS MADE HEADLINES FOR BEING SOUTH AFRICA’S FIRST BLACK FREEDIVING INSTRUCTOR. WHILE SHE OCCUPIES THIS SPACE WITH GRACE, IT’S CLEAR THAT HER DREAMS EXTEND BEYOND THE PERSONAL, ENCOMPASSING AN ENTIRE CONTINENT’S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SEA. WE FOUND OUT HOW THIS JOBURG GIRL BECAME A MERMAID.

SUGAR DADDY • Last year was a bad year for everyone. Lockdown made us more resilient but, with little distraction available, many of us also properly saw our relationships for what they were for the first time.

SHIFTING GEARS • IT’S NEVER TOO LATE FOR CHANGE. THESE FIVE INSPIRING WOMEN MADE A SHIFT IN THEIR...