Fairlady

FAIRLADY is a modern, glossy grown-up magazine that offers great stories and inspired solutions to the busy South African woman.

What I’m loving…

letters • Write to flmag@fairlady.com - and remember to put the word ‘letters’ in the subject line!

THIS MONTH’S FABULOUS PRIZE

A SPECIAL GROUP OF FAIRLADY READERS TO GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND GIVEAWAYS • Do you need more than a bimonthly fix of FAIRLADY? If your answer is a resounding YES, we have just what you need.

WHAT WE’RE loving RIGHT NOW! • Where to start? We have foodie finds (pasteis de nata with Nutella, milktart empanadas and the King of Carbonara’s pasta), fashion finds (luxe bamboo PJs and Bridgerton earrings) and lots more!

Vanessa Mqoco • DIGITAL CREATOR, FASHION ADVISOR & COMMERCIAL MODEL

Mogau Seshoene • (AKA THE LAZY MAKOTI), AWARD-WINNING COOKBOOK AUTHOR AND CHEF

Megan Pedro • BLOGGER AT @THEMOOD_______ (7 UNDERSCORES), STYLIST AND WRITER AT MODERN MAGAZINE

THE WHY, THE WHICH & the wardrobe • WE GO BEHIND THE SCENES FOR SOME STYLING TIPS AND INSIDE INFO: HERE’S HOW TO CONTEND WITH WARDROBE-RAIDING DAUGHTERS, DRESS FOR YOUR CURVES, AND MAKE THE MOST OF WHAT’S IN YOUR CLOSET.

MAIN CHARACTER energy • ARE YOU READY TO BECOME THE PROTAGONIST IN YOUR OWN STORY?

Pet Project • SOMETIMES A NEW BUSINESS STARTS WITH A PET PEEVE, LIKE THE DUBIOUS ORIGINS OF DOG FOOD, OR SHABBY DOG BEDS REQUIRING AN UPGRADE.

Benji & Moon

SAFETY IN BUSINESS

For LOVE & ART • DO COUPLES WHO CREATE TOGETHER STAY TOGETHER? WE MET FIVE CREATIVE DUOS WHO HAVE TAPPED INTO THEIR SHARED PASSION TO TACKLE THEIR MOST CHALLENGING PROJECT YET: A HAPPY LIFE TOGETHER.

the GIFT GUIDE • Here’s what’s on our wish list this year, from stocking fillers to splurge-worthy spoils.

‘We should really catch up soon!’ • HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU UTTERED THAT PHRASE AND ACTUALLY FOLLOWED THROUGH ON IT? YOU REALLY SHOULD, FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR OWN HAPPINESS AND YOUR HEALTH.

Win A TWO-NIGHT BUSH BREAK OR SEASIDE GETAWAY IN THE EASTERN CAPE • TWO COUPLES WILL GET TO SPEND TWO NIGHTS AT ONE OF THESE FIVE-STAR LODGES, A PRIZE WORTH R48000!

On a MISSION TO DROP A FEW KILOS? • Pills, miracle shakes and crash diets can lead to fast but short-lived results. What you need is a game plan – and we’ve got it right here.

KEEP CALM & carey on! • Carey Mulligan is one of the most versatile performers of our time, whether starring on stage, TV or in movies. Yet she’s also a very private person.

LAND OF fire andice • WITH ACTIVE VOLCANOES, GEOTHERMAL WATERS AND METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA, THE NATURAL WONDERLAND OF ICELAND WILL REIGNITE YOUR CONNECTION TO THE UNIVERSE.

HOW FAR YOUR MONEY GOES • Visiting Iceland is expensive for South Africans, but it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience worth saving for. Go during the shoulder season rather than a peak tourist time for better rates on airfares and hotels.

The SHARENT TRAP • BEING A PROUD PARENT IS ONE THING. BUT YOUR NATURAL DESIRE TO SHOW OFF YOUR KIDS AND CONNECT WITH OTHER PARENTS ONLINE COULD BE PUTTING THEM AT RISK.

TIPS FOR SAFER SHARING

THAT AGE in the MIDDLE • MY DAUGHTER IS 14. MY MOTHER-IN-LAW IS 84. I STAND BETWEEN THESE TWO INCREDIBLE WOMEN. ONE CALLS ON ME TO THINK HOW I WOULD DIRECT MY LIFE IF I WERE 14 AGAIN, AND THE OTHER, WELL, SHE MAKES ME THINK.

wild water • Women around the world are rediscovering the benefits of wild swimming, and creating new friendship circles in the process.

A GOOD death • LIKE TAXES, IT’S INEVITABLE, BUT MOST OF US DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT DEATH. MAYBE IT’S TIME TO CHANGE THE WAY WE APPROACH IT, SAYS END-OF-LIFE COMPANION AND DEATH DOULA RAFAELA JOFFE...