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In this issue of Fairlady: The renaissance of Anne Hathaway (we always loved her, BTW); Is your home making you sick? - How mould can affect your health; Big sky country - An epic Namibian road trip; You should write a memoir - Here’s how...; How to really know someone; Make loyalty card work for you; Fabulous fashion icons - Danielle Weakley, Chloe Townsend, Celeste Arendse; Before & After - Hyperpigmentation treatment plan.

THE WHY, THE WHICH & the wardrobe

We really got into it this month! Read on for more on the allure of a loosey-goosey jumpsuit, vintage-hunting and jingle-jangling jewellery, the best places to find quality African design and short-girl styling tips.

10+ mins

HOW TO REALLY GET TO KNOW SOMEONE

The Korean word 'nunchi' describes 'the ability to be sensitive to other people's moods and thoughts'. It's an underrated skill that we seem to have lost.

9 mins

BIG SKY Country

Namibia. Twelve friends, five vehicles, 4000 km, thirteen days. Eight punctures, one angle grinder. One martial eagle, one full moon, one ghost town. Plenty of top-quality braais, maybe not quite enough oysters... and the best time ever.

9 mins

'We have to tell HARD STORIES'

Theatre director and playwright Yaël Farber is spending time in South Africa after her critically acclaimed run of King Lear at the Almeida Theatre in London. We chatted to her about the importance of the pursuit of truth.

6 mins

How to write a memoir

Whether you want to share your experiences and insights with the world, leave a legacy or track pivotal experiences for yourself, writing your memoir can be a grand and worthwhile adventure. Here's some advice on how and where to begin.

7 mins

Why all the Hathahate?

She was too happy, too earnest, too confident, with a face 'reminiscent of the recession'. What did Anne Hathaway do to deserve such vitriol?

6 mins

'DESIRE IS NOT WHAT MATTERS'

Emily Nagoski wrote the book on women and desire - literally. And then her own sex life dried up. Here's what a prolonged sex drought (and a load of research) taught her about maintaining intimacy in a long-term relationship.

9 mins

LIFT your GAME

Thought weightlifting was just for bodybuilders and powerlifters? Not so. In fact, 'lifting heavy shit' may be the secret to longevity, hormone regulation and mood for women through perimenopause and beyond.

8 mins

IS YOUR HOME MAKING YOU SICK?

Leaks, damp and poor ventilation in old or poorly built new homes are being fingered for a growing health concern: mould.

7 mins

PLAYING YOUR CARDS RIGHT

Here's how to get the most out of loyalty cards.

5 mins

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