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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HOT • HERE’S WHAT’S DISTRACTING, INFORMING AND DELIGHTING US RIGHT NOW

STYLE ICONS • Three snappy dressers on a love of energy-giving colours, the importance of good quality and a penchant for old-school trainers

THE WELLNESS paradox • Wearables, health apps and smart scales can provide valuable insights into our sleep, stress, fitness and nutrition. But what really happens when we stop listening to our bodies and start relying on the data instead? The smartest health habit may be learning to trust yourself again.

THE ART OF GROWING OLD disgracefully • Does life feel grey and predictable? Do you feel pressured to shrink with age? Read on for research into the power of playfulness and non-conformity, inspiration from women who become more individualistic with each passing year, and tips for cultivating your own unique self.

INSIDE YOUR BODY, AGEING ISN’T uniform • Research shows that parts of our body age at remarkably different rates – right down to our organs and cells.

NOBODY’S FOOL • At 70, she’s still as languorous, warm and laid-back as her Texan drawl. But don’t be fooled: Jerry Hall’s extraordinary life has always been lived entirely on her own terms.

HOW TO FALL IN LOVE WITH SEX again • What sparks desire? How can we manage sexual expectations across life stages? And what sustains chemistry long after the honeymoon? Three leading sex therapists share practical insights and empowering inspiration.

THREE OVER 45 • We asked three fabulous South African women to answerThe Hot Questionnaire about life, getting older and what they’ve learnt along the way.

DO antidepressants WORK? AND IF YOU WANTED TO STOP, COULD YOU? • About 20% of women in midlife take an antidepressant to help them deal with mental health disorders. But how effective – and how addictive – are these meds?

THE PESTO PRINCESS • Kathleen Quillinan talks about the recipe that started it all, the South Africanisation of an Italian classic, and how she has cultivated a business with soul.

HOW GENERATION X REWROTE THE RULES OF midlife • Influential women such as Amy Poehler, Halle Berry, Naomi Watts and Michelle Obama are speaking openly about menopause, helping to reshape the conversation for an entire generation.

THE ACT OF witnessing • For years, Jane Kennedy made television for mass audiences. Now, she sits with one person at a time, capturing their life story for their family to treasure after they’re gone, as part of her Legacy Life Story Project. We sat down with her to find out more about this remarkable woman’s own journey of transition and healing.

THE EARLY-INHERITANCE trap • Giving your children an early inheritance while you’re still alive may seem like a good idea, but beware of these seven potential pitfalls.

PRINT THIS LIST AND TAKE IT TO YOUR doctor • This panel of tests is what board-certified OB-GYN and menopause specialist Dr Mary Claire Haver runs on every menopausal woman she sees in her practice.

What to say when you’re not being heard • The lab tests are the easy part. The more difficult part is getting them ordered, and having your symptoms taken seriously when the results come back. Here are some of the scripts I give my patients for the pushback I hear most often.

ARE YOU DESTINED TO BECOME YOUR mother? • Your mother can give you useful clues about your own midlife, from menopause timing and bone health to weight, sleep and the way you experience your changing body. But inheritance isn’t a script. Here’s what you might carry forward – and what you can choose to do differently.

AESTHETIC MEDICINE update • We...