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The ‘No-Diet' Diet

Ditch the D word – you CAN lose weight without it...

The Power Of Thank You

Next time you feel hard done by, practise gratitude to feel healthier and happier...

The Friends Everywoman Needs (And The Ones You Don't)

Girl gang, support network, friendship group – whatever you call them, we all need friends in our lives. Author Fiona Gibson identifies the ones to hold close – and the ones to ditch

Grand Designs

RSVP in style and confidence in playful floral prints or bright block colours

'Women Need To Focus On Themselves, We Do So Much For Everybody Else!

Documentary presenter Anita Rani talks to us about the secret to a happy marriage, saying what she really thinks, and climbing Kilimanjaro...

Is Hay Fever Getting Worse?

Are you one of the many sufferers? We’ve got the facts to help you breeze through it...

I Do... I Do... I Do... I Do... Again!

Meet three couples who are loved-up enough to renew their wedding vows...

How To Be An Optimist In An Uncertain World

These days it can feel like there’s a lot to worry about. But when nothing is certain, anything is possible, our experts reassure Christabel Smith

Why Every Woman Needs A Dressing Table

They’re the ultimate piece of feminine kit, argues Rosie Green, who has just taken possession of one for the very first time

Anything You Love Works, Right?

Actress Taylor Schilling on the importance of friends, her unlikely bond with Meryl Streep, and the Netflix series Orange is the New Black...

Why I Cherish Every Day...

When psychiatrist Vera Ora – mother of UK pop superstar Rita – was diagnosed with breast cancer, she learnt a very powerful lesson about listening to and loving her body

A Calm Sanctuary

Using a hero colour and clever design tricks, a rustic, compact home was turned into a chic retreat

Why We Love Supersize Meet-Ups!

From photo walks to rooftop salsa, mass get-togethers are fast becoming a hot lifestyle trend, as these three women tell Savanna Douglas...

Skin Is In

The best scents this summer smell like you, intensified, and are a perfect antidote to modern sensory overload

Our Journey To Be A Family Why We Did It This Way

Changes in science and society mean women can start families in a lot of different ways – we meet the new modern moms

I Celebrated My 60th Birthday By Diving With Sharks

Author Kathy Lette treated herself to an agedefying birthday present she’ll never forget...

Colour Me Happy

The mood-boosting power of colourful cosmetics instantly makes your summer better. Beauty writer Sarah Cooper-White discovers how updating your make-up bag can perk up more than your skin

The Way I Am ‘I'm Still In The Acting Game, So I Must Be A Success!'

Lesley Nicol, 66, who stars as Mrs Patmore in Downton Abbey, shares her passions and memories. She lives in LA with her husband Da’aboth

On Trackers

From diamond smuggling and rhino poaching to CIA conspiracies – we hear from key people who helped bring this gripping SA story to life...

‘Having Children Taught Me Who I Am'

SA actress Quinne Brown, 40, chats to Savanna Douglas about rescuing elephants, her weakness for hot chips, and becoming a birth coach

‘My Idea Of Happiness Has Changed'

These days, happiness is both a subject for research and a state of mind. Author Veronica Henry shares her sources of contentment over the years

Why Every Woman Should Use Retinol

Face cream can only do so much, says beauty expert Fiona McKim, but this is the most hard-working ingredient in skincare...

Would Your Relationship Pass An Audit?

Don’t wait for it to be broken to fix it! Even the strongest partnerships need maintenance, explains relationship expert Susan Quilliam

The Magical Life Of Liv

Actress Liv Tyler talks moving countries, her obsession with Marie Kondo, and how she’s living the life she always dreamt of...

Sewing The Seeds Of A New Life

Yearning for a life that’s closer to nature? Be inspired by three women who took steps to create a calmer, more peaceful lifestyle

Meet The Tastemakers

Entertaining with elegance and flair is all in the detail, as these three international A-list stylists reveal...

Is It Ever Too Late To Get Fit?

If you’re not in good shape in these crucial middle years, can you still cruise into old age well? Jane Druker investigates

How A Simple Life Makes You Happy

We all crave peace amid the hurly-burly of daily life, and our gurus tell us how small changes can create the space we need

Are You At Risk From The ‘Silent Killer'?

Keeping your blood pressure under control is key to staying healthy, but the majority of us choose to ignore it. Health writer Faye M. Smith finds out why…

‘ We Took A Leap Of Faith For Our Dream'

LAIKEN CULLEN, 31, and her husband Jason, 39, live with their kids – Kade, four, and Carter, five months – on a farm in Rietfontein.