Fairlady

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

Ed’s letter

What I’m loving…

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WHAT WE’RE loving RIGHT NOW! • We’re kicking off 2023 with eco-friendly bonfires, tidal pool dips and all kinds of delectable treats, from chocolatey spreads and vegan ‘yoghurts’ to Japanese home cooking. Not a bad start!

STYLE icons • We’re calling it: this is officially the summer of effortless glamour, layered accessories, chic sunnies and elevated neutrals.

THE WHY, THE WHICH & the wardrobe • What do you wear when you own a boutique or design clothing for a living? Well, obviously you shop your own stash! These three women all have an eye for design and loads of advice on how to create a signature style.

The GOOD fight • THE STAKES DON’T GET MUCH HIGHER THAN THIS: A TOP JOURNALIST IS BEING PRIVATELY PROSECUTED BY A FORMER PRESIDENT… FOR DOING HER JOB. KARYN MAUGHAN IS IN THE DOCK, AND SO IS MEDIA FREEDOM.

Family Ties • SOCIAL MEDIA HAS MADE IT MUCH EASIER TO FIND PEOPLE LIFE HAS SEPARATED. WHILE THERE’S OFTEN A HAPPY ENDING, SOMETIMES… THERE ISN’T. WE SPOKE TO THREE PEOPLE WHO HAVE TRACKED DOWN A LONG-LOST FAMILY MEMBER.

All in GOOD fun • WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU HAD FUN? REAL, CAN’T-HELP-BUT-LAUGH, I’LL-REMEMBER-THIS-FOREVER KIND OF FUN? THAT LONG, HUH? MOST OF US ARE TOO BUSY DOOM-SCROLLING AND ANSWERING ENDLESS EMAILS TO CARVE OUT TIME FOR FUN. IT’S TIME TO STAGE A REBELLION.

WELCOME TO 7 STEPS TO YOUR START-UP • Want to start your own business or supercharge your side hustle? The online course 7 Steps to Your Start-Up will give you all the tools you need for a one-off fee of only R950.

The SECRET STRUGGLE • SHE SEEMS TO HAVE IT ALL TOGETHER, BUT ON THE INSIDE SHE’S BARELY HOLDING ON… AND IT’S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE IT ALL COMES CRASHING DOWN AROUND HER. WE ASK THE EXPERTS: WHAT IS HIGH-FUNCTIONING DEPRESSION, AND CAN IT BE TREATED?

Vacay READY • These two inspiring entrepreneurs have your summer essentials sorted: anature-inspired swimsuit and a striking pair of quality sunnies.

5 FACTY (the scientific term) REASONS to be OPTIMISTIC about SOUTH AFRICA • IT’S HARD TO SEE THE BRIGHT SIDE WHEN YOU LITERALLY CANNOT TURN THE LIGHTS ON. BUT REST ASSURED, OUR ECONOMIC GLASS IS ACTUALLY HALF-FULL. HERE ARE THE FIGURES TO PROVE IT.

5 OTHER REASONS WE’RE FEELING POSITIVE ABOUT SA!

The JLO glow • From the dance floor to the big screen, Jennifer Lopez is an icon. In her decades-long career in show business she’s starred in countless films, released several albums, created clothing and perfume lines and set up her own production company. And at 53 years old, her second-chance-at-love story has captivated the world.

The GIVERS who keep on GIVING • FROM THE OUTSIDE, WE ONLY SEE THE GOOD THAT THE GIFT OF THE GIVERS FOUNDATION DOES; WE GIVE LITTLE THOUGHT TO THE SACRIFICES DR IMTIAZ SOOLIMAN AND HIS WIFE ZOHRA HAVE HAD TO MAKE SO HE CAN BE ON THE FRONT LINE, SAVING LIVES.

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.

My BIG FAT Greek EPIPHANY • EVERYTHING IN LIFE IS A CHOICE. WHAT CHOICES ARE YOU MAKING?

The RISE and RISE of BOOKTOK • ‘Print is dead,’ they said. But the book industry is having a major moment, and it’s all because of a corner of TikTok: a community of book lovers turning books into...