A THING of BEAUTY

QUALITY PRODUCTS AND SOCIAL-MEDIA SAVVY HAVE GARNERED TWO LOCAL WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES - A COSMETICS BRAND AND A HAIRCARE BRAND - A LOYAL FOLLOWING.

Let it SNOW!

As the clock was about to run out on my US visa, my husband and I decided to cross a few American cities off our bucket list, take in some jazz and blues, and see a couple of sights...dusted in snow.

Messenger OF THE MOUNTAINS

SILVIA VASQUEZ-LAVADO IS ON A JOURNEY TO HEALING, ONE PEAK AT A TIME. WE CHATTED TO THIS TRAILBLAZING ABOUT FINDING PEACE MOUNTAINEER IN THE THIN AIR.

The LOST ART OF CONVALESCENCE

EVEN WHEN WE'RE SERIOUSLY ILL, WE NO LONGER TAKE THE TIME REALLY TO REST AND RECOVER; WE RUSH BACK TO WORK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. BUT WITH THE ARRIVAL OF LONG COVID, WE MAY BE FORCED TO RETHINK RECUPERATION.

SMALL WONDERS

THE TINY HOUSE MOVEMENT IS GAINING MOMENTUM AS MORE AND MORE PEOPLE CHOOSE A HOME (AND A LIFE) THAT IS CHEAPER, SIMPLER AND KINDER TO THE PLANET.

25 beauty buys that are worth every cent

All the products on these pages cost less than R450, but we didn't only choose them based on price. Each one was hand-picked for delivering great results the pocket-friendly price tag is a bonus.

Why you're feeling so blah – And what to do about it

You're not quite burnt out, and you're not quite depressed... But you just can't shake that listless, lacklustre mood. Sound familiar? You might be languishing.

25 reasons to visit Istanbul

Now is a good time to visit this enchanting city. It's had a major face-lift: well-trodden sights are being scrubbed up and renovated, and some new megaprojects have just been completed, bringing fresh life to Istanbul's public spaces.

How to SPOT A LOVE SWINDLER

THE NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY THE TINDER SWINDLER HAS SHONE A SPOTLIGHT ON THE PHENOMENON OF ONLINE ROMANCE SCAMS. HERE'S HOW YOU CAN PROTECT YOURSELF FROM BEING CONNED.

TOTAL ECLIPSE of the HEART

AS BONNIE TYLER BELTS OUT, ONE MOMENT YOUR LIFE IS TOGETHER, THE NEXT YOU ARE FALLING APART. CARDIAC DISEASE CAN COME FAST AND FATALLY, AND IT'S STRIKING YOUNGER WOMEN.

On search of SILENCE AND STARLIT SKIES

Being able to experience quiet and darkness matters. It matters because we matter: our emotional and physical health is at risk, as well as the wellbeing of all living things.

FAMILY VALUES

THEY SAY FAMILY AND BUSINESS SHOULD NEVER MIX, BUT THESE MOM-AND-DAUGHTER DUOS ARE REVELLING IN THE TIME THEY GET TO SPEND TOGETHER AS BUSINESS PARTNERS.

Letters from the LEVER ARCH FILE

TWO FRIENDS CO-WROTE LOVE YOU MADLY, A NOVEL ABOUT TWO SISTERS WHO FOLLOW THEIR HEARTS IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS AND FALL IN LOVE. THIS IS THE STORY OF HOW THE NOVEL MATERIALISED.

GOING AGAINST the tide

Perhaps best known for her roles in the teen film Mean Girls and the romantic drama The Notebook, Rachel McAdams does things her own way in real life, with a quiet, steely determination, winning fans along the way.

HOW TO THRIFT LIKE A PRO

The decade's fastestgrowing trend is big on style, small on spend, environmentally friendly and a bunch of fun. Apply these strategies to channel your inner Kate Moss.

How to Survive the Feast-Or Famine Cycle

It’s empowering to have more than one income stream, but there is a downside: it’s easy to splurge when money is plentiful, but what about the lean months? Three self-starters share their tips for keeping an even keel through good and bad.

Kaley's Comet

Kaley Cuoco was so beguiling as Penny on The Big Bang Theory that she soon became one of the highest paid actors in television. With HBO’s comedic thriller series The Flight Attendant, she entered exciting, slightly sinister new territory – but it proved her range as an actress and cemented her broad-based appeal.

Let the Music Play

My dad died days before the global lockdown. While I was trapped within four walls, music and dancing gave me reason to smile again.

How to Make Your Own Luck

Luck isn’t easy to measure or study, but those who have managed to do it discovered it’s not the work of fate – it’s a skill you can cultivate and improve. So, how do you go about it?

Local Flavour

Stocking up your pantry? These artisanal foods are guaranteed to ignite the senses of home chefs everywhere. Meet the foodies behind two of South Africa’s tastiest brands.

The Comfort of Ritual

Rituals imbue our lives with depth and meaning. And in times of uncertainty, they are even more important because they create a sense of grounding.

Get Your Shine Back!

When the last of the summer heat is over, it’s important to take time to reverse any hair damage caused by sun and sea water.

The Rise of the Personal Shopper

It’s not a new concept, but the number of people who make a living from sourcing goods on behalf of clients is on the rise. We talked to three personal shoppers to find out what it takes.

Back to the Wild

Imagine camping in the Little Karoo… a billion stars above you, the ancient desert beneath, the insistent flapping of your canvas tent in the cold night air. Then banish all the rustic images this conjures up – because Dwyka Tented Lodge will confound all your expectations.

A Good (Mo) Hair Day

"Beauty Mokgwamme had other dreams, but circumstances took her exactly where she was meant to be."

Covid Chronicles

Covid-19 has changed everything – not least of which is the essence of ‘home’, and what it means to us. Here are four tales of journeying, leaving, staying, going the distance and finding peace.

Cinema Nouveau

From iconic cinematic outfits to wardrobe inspo courtesy of the small screen, we’ve revived some of our all-time favourite looks – with a modern twist.

What a NERVE!

THE VAGUS NERVE IS A SUPERHIGHWAY CARRYING INFO BETWEEN YOUR BRAIN AND ALMOST EVERY ORGAN IN YOUR BODY. IT PRESENTS POSSIBILITIES TO ADDRESS A RANGE OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS.

If you're looking for an expert opinion, QUOTE THIS WOMAN

THE NEWS IS DOMINATED BY MEN, WHETHER THEY’RE MAKING IT OR COMMENTING ON IT. QUOTE THIS WOMAN+ HAS A DATABASE OF FEMALE EXPERTS TO SHIFT THE PERCEPTION THAT ONLY MEN CAN BE AUTHORITIES.

HEALING your MONEY BAGGAGE

DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MONEY? IT MIGHT NOT BE ALL YOUR FAULT – THERE MAY BE OTHER FACTORS AT WORK THAT YOU’RE NOT AWARE OF. MONEY CONSTELLATIONS CAN HELP UNCOVER THESE FACTORS AND, ONCE YOU UNDERSTAND WHERE THEY COME FROM, YOU CAN START TO HEAL YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH MONEY. I TRIED IT OUT.