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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What we love right now • Our latest finds? A sexy hockey show, picturesque breakaway spots, breathing room in the middle of the city and a vintage treasure trove

STYLE ICONS • If you can relate to a penchant for pattern and colour, and dressing to suit your mood, we have some major style inspo for you.

THE WHY, THE WHICH & the wardrobe • We’re taking notes – on where to find the softest velvet slippers, the best local buys and the coolest thrifting finds, plus styling tips gleaned from years of experience, and the top pieces to shop for this winter!

What REAL REST LOOKS LIKE • Rest is often treated as a selfish indulgence; something we should only turn to when we’re totally depleted. But what if true rest begins before exhaustion sets in – as an enjoyable and proactive way to improve our health, mood and productivity? These science-backed suggestions are designed to do just that.

HOW KARO VAN TONDER FOUND HER WAY BACK TO HERSELF • Africa’s fastest woman on water has her sights set on the next world speed record in windsurfing. She’s also forging ahead through trauma.

10 FAST FACTS ABOUT KARO VAN TONDER

CORTISOL ISN’T THE ENEMY • …but constant cortisol is. When you wake up at 2 am, wired and wide-eyed, it’s tempting to blame stress. But as hormone shifts meet the realities of modern life, the story is more nuanced – and more revealing about how we’re really living.

A recipe for SUCCESS • Two women. Two wildly different brands. One shared ingredient: ambition. From bold wines to innovative biscuits, Praisy Dlamini and Shineal Labuschagne are rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship in industries long shaped by tradition.

HER Wine Collection

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The MALE LONELINESS EPIDEMIC • Men are struggling – with friendships, with relationships, with themselves. But between the manosphere blaming women and women withdrawing, we may well be missing the real problem. So let’s talk: Why is this happening, what are the effects and what can we do about it?

REESE’S rules • From Oscar winner to bookworld power player, Reese Witherspoon has turned reading into a cultural and commercial force. What began as a passion project is now a full-blown empire, reshaping what we read and watch.

LOCAL HEROES • We’re all about celebrating South African women. And to mark Women’s Day on 9 August, we share the stories of four who have turned challenges into action and are changing lives for the better.

TRAVEL SMARTS • Heading for Europe or beyond? Here’s how to optimise your spending, be a savvy shopper, follow local leads and more. Plus: how to pack brilliantly, what your beauty travel bag really needs, and tips from travellers in the know.

BE INSPIRED BY 3 MAKEUP LEGENDS

15 FABULOUS FREQUENT-FLYER TIPS • Common-sense advice from seasoned travellers, travel specialists and tour organisers

GET RICH? CUTE… GET WEALTHY? YES! • This isn’t financial advice – it’s a wake-up call. From curious kid to chartered accountant, Nokuhle Kumalo is cutting through the noise with a no-fluff approach to money, wealth and why your salary alone won’t save you.

5 MONEY TRUTHS TO LIVE BY • Nokuhle says that if readers of Boss Your Money take anything from her book, it should be these five lessons:

Why your FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE gets smaller – and BETTER • Female friendship is one of life’s great joys – but do you have the courage to choose relationships that feel true?

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE GENERATION WHO ‘HAD IT ALL’? • Two in three women over 50 may...