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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FAIRLADY NEWSLETTER

WHAT WE’RE loving RIGHT NOW! • On our list of new discoveries: Murder, She Wrote but with better coats, buildable houseplants that never say die, and cinnamon gin!

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THE WHY, THE WHICH & the wardrobe • There was talk about thoughtful craftsmanship, sneakers as workwear and the exact criteria for the perfect basic tee, but the main takeaway was that Mom’s closet has the best stuff!

KEEP IT interesting • interesting It’s a question psychologists have spent years pondering: What makes for a good life? Is it the pursuit of pleasure, joy and happiness – or meaning, fulfilment and purpose? Most agree it’s a combination of the two – but new research suggests there’s an elusive third element…

Last words

KERI SHOWS HER GOOD SIDE • Keri Russell’s portrayal of Kate Wyler in The Diplomat, her first substantial TV role since the Soviet spy drama The Americans, finds her switching sides, starring as a savvy civil servant tasked with upholding America’s reputation abroad…

‘I have prophetic dreams’ • Do you ever wonder what lies beyond the threshold of life, or whether our loved ones who have passed on find ways to communicate with us? I’ve had vivid dreams and unsettling premonitions that blur the lines between the world we know and the one beyond. I’m not sure whether it’s a blessing or a burden.*

Pride of INDIA • Drawing inspiration from India’s rich heritage, these entrepreneurs are driving innovation in our design industry and supporting under-resourced communities.

THE RISE OF THERAPY SPEAK (And how it can ruin your relationships) • Therapy speak – or psychological terminology – is on the rise. While it gives us more language to protect our peace, it can also be a destructive force in our friendships and relationships. Here’s why.

Why is THIN BACK IN? • Despite our best efforts, thin is back. Is it the return of body-conscious early noughties fashion? The rise of drugs like Ozempic? Or has our obsession with being thin never really gone away?

Lights, camera, CAPE TOWN • South Africa is the filming destination for quite a few Marvel blockbusters, and one of the most successful liveaction series based on manga in the world. At the vanguard of this revolution is Marisa Sonemann-Turner, head of production at Film Afrika.

MODERN FAMILY • Women are often told there’s only one way to have a fulfilling life: meet someone, get married, have a family. But what happens when your life takes a different path?

MENOPAUSE UPDATE 2025 • Flawed studies, a ‘critical HT window’, vaginal oestrogen, testosterone supplementation and restricted eating are among a rash of hot topics emerging for women gingerly negotiating menopause. Here’s what we know now.

HOT TOPICS • Ask your gynae about…

A fairy tale AMONG THE VINES • What sold me on Riquewihr? Was it the colourful, half-timbered houses? The picture perfect vineyards? The fact that it’s one of the villages that inspired Beauty and the Beast? Yes, yes and (a loud, resounding) yes.

THE SECOND act • The idea of starting a new career later in life may seem daunting but it’s not impossible. These four women have proven that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself.

(Late) BLOOMING lovely • I’ve had an epiphany about the joy of getting older. And yes, you can go ahead and yell, it’s about time we called midlife what it is: late blooming!

EAR candy • Whether you’re listening on the school run or while you’re cooking, exercising or lying in bed, podcasts are a great way to learn new things, be inspired and connect with like-minded people. We’ve...