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

Letters • We would love to hear from you!

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What we love right now • A brolly that looks like a duck, a wintry spa escape, rainy-day boots and a braaiing-only restaurant – it’s clear as day that winter is here!

Akhona Bafo • Deputy PR manager for Woolworths

Lynné de Jager • Founder of and designer for LYNNÉ online-exclusive boutique

Morongwe Mokone • Co-founder of Mo’s Crib and winner of the 2024 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award

THE WHY, & THE WHICH the wardrobe • Three style takeaways: Never underestimate the power of a blazer. Leopard print is a wardrobe essential. Local markets = one-of-a-kind pieces.

Join us in Joburg for our annual FAIRLADY PAMPER DAY!

Let THEM • Why do we get so upset about stuff we can’t do a damn thing about? Mel Robbins has a strategy you should try.

HONEY, I’M (GOING) HOME! • Whether it’s down to job opportunities, tough family dynamics, or just the need to maintain a bit of solo time and independence, many committed couples choose to live apart. What’s it like to be part of a ‘weekend marriage’?

IS YOUR STAR SIGN REALLY WHAT YOU THINK IT IS? • Ever wondered if your zodiac sign really suits you? Enter Ophiuchus, the mysterious 13th sign that might just explain everything. Grab your birth chart; it’s time to see if your stars have been lying to you!

‘Love is different from romance’ • Once one of the most bankable actresses in Hollywood, the 63-year-old queen of the rom-com stepped out of the spotlight in recent years. We get a rare audience with Meg Ryan.

O is for overweight outsize OZEMPIC • Everything you need to know about all the new weight-loss drugs

Welcome to the FAIRLADY HOT midlife melt-off!

THE ROAD LESS TETHERED • Ditching the nine-to-five, dodging dodgy Wi-Fi, and living life on their own terms… Meet the South Africans working from everywhere.

FIVE SOUTH AFRICAN NOMADS • Samantha and two other digital nomad couples share their experiences, and why they’ve swapped the rat race for a life of freedom and flexibility.

INGRID LOTZE & GAVIN MOFFAT

TAMAR GOREN & YORK ZUCCHI

DIETS DON’T WORK, BUT A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE DOES! • And this low-carb, healthy-fat lifestyle has the most delicious food.

MEDICINE, MURDER & MAYHEM • As a doctor and author, Marina Auer has carved out an interesting literary niche for herself: the medical thriller. Think hospital drama with a hefty side of South African crime – abductions, a serial killer, corruption, a potential muti murder and even a stolen newborn.

BOOK RECS

GelaToh Thobekile Mchunu • Two food technologists turned their cravings into flavour empires, one delicious spoonful at a time.

Jacobs Jam Company

Claiming the WILDNESS WITHIN • Eighteen months ago, I’d never run more than a marathon. Now, at 42, as a mother of two, I have finished one of South Africa’s toughest 100-mile trail runs, rekindling my wildest dreams in the process.

A SENSUAL AND EROTIC TOOLKIT • Erotic pleasure is every woman’s birthright, no matter your age, and whether you’re single or in a relationship. Read on for expert advice, from lifestyle basics to mindfulness practices that will help you develop and deepen a loving, sensual connection with yourself and others.

LACE, RIBBONS & RESISTANCE • Don’t be surprised if you find a bra hanging proudly alongside country flags on top of the world’s highest peaks. South African Angela Yeung is making a powerful statement...