Fairlady - May/June 2023

In this issue

In this issue of Fairlady: The Renéessance - She had us at hello again; Nikki Bush on surviving a lifequake; Hair report 2023 - The latest science on hair loss & damage repair; Is sex necessary for a happy marriage?; Are you a chronic procrastinator? - Read this now! (or later...); Shift anxiety, exhaustion, sleeplessness and more in just 10 minutes; New - Destination Slovenia! - It's fun, beautiful and affordable and I'm staying in SA... But should my money?

THE WHY,THE WHICH & the wardrobe

What sets your heart aflutter? For Kamo, it's neutral but textured pieces with a sculptural edge; for Desiree, magnificent prints and shoulder pads; and for Raya, romantic sack dresses and gem-encrusted jewellery.

6 mins

I'll do it tomorrow

Painting your nails on deadline? Procrastination often gets written off as laziness, or poor time management. But experts say it's more complex than that.

10+ mins

WATER MARKED

Mother's Day is on 14 May this year. But the Sunday before that is a day few have heard of: International Bereaved Mother's Day, for moms who have lost a child. I am one.

7 mins

OUTSIDE the 9-TO-5

From a pet psychic to a human lie detector, these four women have eschewed traditional careers to pursue unusual interests.

8 mins

MAKING A splash

It's been an eventful awards season, mostly thanks to one woman: the indisputable star of the biggest breakout show of the last two years: The White Lotus*. At 61, Jennifer Coolidge has finally reached a longawaited career peak.

9 mins

Is SEX ESSENTIAL for a HAPPY MARRIAGE?

Love him or hate him, daytime TV shrink Dr Phil is a master of pithy aphorisms regarding modern relationships.

10+ mins

11 WAYS TO FEEL BETTER in 10 minutes or less

... because we could all do with a mood boost right now.

5 mins

Welcome to the RENEESSANCE

She had us at 'hello'. From single mother Dorothy Boyd to the murderous Roxie Hart, Renée Zellweger was Hollywood's darling... until she disappeared. Now she's back, second Oscar in hand, and putting herself first.

6 mins

A comma, not a full stop

In 2017, Nikki Bush's life was shattered when her husband was murdered during a home invasion. She shares her journey through grief, healing and finding purpose.

8 mins

The GREEN HEART of Europe

Slovenia's popularity as a travel destination is on the rise. Visitors are flocking to this small Central European country to experience its pristine natural beauty, thriving culinary scene and outdoor adventures.

7 mins

Add to cart

Welcome to the future of online shopping! These entrepreneurs are celebrating homegrown talent and changing the way we shop online for local designer goods.

6 mins

'Children, set the table. Your mother needs a moment to herself'

She might be fictional, but that hasn't stopped Elizabeth Zott from changing lives. Armed with a No. 2 pencil in her hair (to ward off assaults) and a complete refusal to abide by society's norms, she's become a feminist icon. Meet her creator, Bonnie Garmus.

10+ mins

I'm staying but should my money?

The South African economy represents only about 1% of the global economy, so it makes sense to put some of your cash to work in another country.

6 mins

You're probably not eating enough protein

We need to double our daily protein intake to about 100g a day, says a leading scientist.

5 mins

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Fairlady Magazine Description:

FAIRLADY is the Smart Read for Smart Women: a loved and trusted source of information and inspiration that gives modern South African women exactly what they need to live their best lives, right here and right now. Shared from friend to friend and mother to daughter, it’s a portal to a wide community of like-minded, contemporary South contemporary South African women who can’t be reached, as a group, anywhere else.