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… • Two movies this issue; they couldn’t be more different but I loved them both. And the hols are coming up, and… You just have to see them.

Letters • We would love to hear from you!

What we love right now • Currently on our radar: seaside escapes, yet another murder in the building, covert art pieces and loads of luxe skincare finds

STYLE ICONS • In the market for flowy things that swish and sparkle, almost-all-black everything with unique detailing, or a playful mix of cool and a little ridiculous? Right this way!

Marite Truter • Makeup artist

Anna Weylandt • Director of strategic growth and brand development for Weylandts

THE WHY, & THE WHICH the wardrobe • Whether you’re into tomboy clothes mashed up with something unexpected, prints and thrifted finds, or neutrals with an edge, there’s inspo to be had!

ON SALE now!

Love actually? OR JUST MANKEEPING? • Women aren’t just tired; they’re over it. The invisible work of ‘mankeeping’ – being therapist, mother, PA and social secretary to their partners – is draining relationships dry.

LOVE, CHAOS & DIPLOMACY • Mpho Boshego joins a new wave of African authors telling stories of flawed heroines and complicated romances, with a sprinkling of spice. We spoke to the debut author about her journey and her inspiration.

A big, bold, beautiful CAREER • From soapie starlet to Hollywood powerhouse, Margot Robbie has scaled every peak – and now she’s tackling Wuthering Heights with a provocative twist.

8 of the CAPE’S ALMOST-SECRET SPOTS • Cape Town and its surrounds hide places that even longtime residents may not know about. Here are some secluded spots and curious remnants of history you might enjoy.

GOING solo • No partner? No problem. Today, more and more single women are turning to IUI, IVF or adoption to chase their dreams of motherhood.

AFRICAN DREAM • From crafting gem-studded jewellery that tells local stories to brewing beer with ingredients indigenous to Africa, these two entrepreneurs are rewriting tradition.

Anna Rosholt Jewellery

Tolokazi Beer & Cider

All the FEELS • Identifying and naming emotions, making it easier to manage them and make good decisions, is a life skill that younger generations take for granted. But it doesn’t come so easily for us older people.

WALK OFF YOUR BELLY IN 6 WEEKS • ARE YOU READY TO STRIDE YOUR WAY TO A SLIMMER SILHOUETTE, STEP UP YOUR ENERGY LEVELS AND SURPASS YOUR FITNESS GOALS?

11 LOW-EFFORT HEALTH HACKS • Here are some easy lifestyle switch-ups with big benefits for your health.

A ROUTE MAP, OF SORTS, THROUGH GRIEF • Four years ago, every parent’s worst nightmare became our reality.

WHAT I’VE LEARNT ABOUT GRIEF

SOME MORE THINGS THAT HAVE HELPED

La dolce vita • When to save, where to splurge and how to travel sweetly in Tuscany, one of the world’s most enchanting regions

GIFT GUIDE • On the hunt for spoils, splurges and stocking stuffers? We’ve done all the groundwork for you!

Meet our 2025 WINNERS • They’re bold, brilliant and building the future! They are the winners of the 2025 Santam Women of the Future Awards in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE.

Wellbeing • The benefits of a good goss sesh, choosing single life, an underrated superfood and an effective massage technique

How much PLASTIC are you INGESTING? • Researchers have found the equivalent of a spoonful of micro and nanoplastics in autopsied human brains, and suggested links to...