Essentials South Africa - October 2019

In this issue

Speedy make-up tricks to save time on busy mornings, Actress Emma Stone, Be happier everyday, Smart new ways to anti-age your brain, Add wow in an hour: Quick & easy decor ideas using just a tin of paint, GENIUS: how to get more done in half the time, The money-saving issue

‘My Goal Is To Live Authentically'

Hollywood Actress Emma Stone, 30, Talks About Starting Her Acting Career As A Teen, Her Love Of Travel, And Why She Avoids Social Media

3 mins

Should Grandparents Be Allowed In The Delivery Room?

These Days, It’s Commonplace For A Father To Be By His Partner’s Side To Witness Their Child Being Born. There Are Other People Who Might Want To Be There As Well... But Should They Be Let In?

2 mins

‘The Secrets Beneath Our Clothes'

With More Women Opting For Comfortable Underwear Over Sexy Lingerie, We Ask Four Ladies To Reveal Their Preferences – And The Stories Behind Them

3 mins

How To... Find Magic In Every Day

Feel like your life is passing you by in one continuous slog? We show you how to find joy in the smallest moments

3 mins

Stop Procrastinating Make It Happen Now

Wonder Why Tasks And Decisions So Easily Drift Into Tomorrow And The Next Day? Here Are Practical Ways To Quit The Excuses And Trick Yourself Into Action… Right Now

3 mins

Cancer Taught Me To Live Without Regrets

With Her Healthy Lifestyle And No Family History Of The Disease, Plaxedes Makura Never Gave Much Thought To Breast Cancer. That Is, Until A Routine Gynae Appointment Led To Her Diagnosis...

4 mins

Don't Tell Me I Can't Turn Trash Into Cash

Naomi Ledoux, 40, Takes Someone Else’s Rubbish And Transforms It Into Treasure: Bespoke Woven Handbags

3 mins

How To Anti-Age Your Brain

It really is all in your mind. Discover our expert hints to help you turn back the clock

3 mins

A Pinch Of Salt?

It’s time to wise up on salt and its health risks, and learn easy ways to cut it out of your diet

3 mins

Meal Makeover

Healthy Shawarma

1 min

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Essentials South Africa Magazine Description:

Essentials magazine is a ‘practicals’ lifestyle monthly packed with savvy solutions and stylish twists. Expect loads of tips and advice on fashion, beauty, health, food, consumer issues, decor and real-life reads. It targets real South African women, putting them at the forefront of the content - and on the cover - every month.