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FAIRLADY is a modern, glossy grown-up magazine that offers great stories and inspired solutions to the busy South African woman.

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What we love right now • Pearlescent plates, indoor greens, a bombproof mascara, some Jozi food finds and… rugby socks as a fashion statement, just to keep you on your toes!

A WINTRY COLOUR PALETTE • This winter, we’re skipping over black and grey, opting instead for unexpected contrasts, sumptuous shades and playful pops of colour.

WHAT THE hands REMEMBER • Skills aren’t always taught; sometimes, they are absorbed. Across kitchens, salons, studios and stories, four women trace the quiet inheritance passed down through mothers, grandmothers and mentors.

Story of my life

A cut above

Cast in the same mould

From farm to table

6 SEX MYTHS TO BAN FROM YOUR MIND, BODY AND BEDROOM • Worried you’re doing sex ‘wrong’? Lie back, relax and enjoy these liberating truths.

HOT, SMART AND CELEBRATORY • SEX EDUCATORS TO FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM

LEAVING THE DOOR OPEN • Karabo Poppy doesn’t just paint walls – she paints possibility. The internationally acclaimed illustrator talks about claiming space as a black female creative, redefining success, honouring ordinary saints and why ‘one in a million’ are her favourite odds.

The POWER of the FEMALE BODY • There are some things the male body clearly excels at: lifting heavy weights, sprinting short distances, building muscle mass. But why are those the only accepted markers of physical strength?

Monarch Tattoo Co Amber Hendricks • From bold ink to boxed blooms, these business owners are rewriting the rules of craft and connection.

Julep Julia and Nic Rosslee • ‘We saw an opportunity to create something that delights both the sender and the receiver.’

GROWING claws • Novelist, creative writing lecturer and aspiring bog witch (according to her Instagram bio) Sam Beckbessinger chats to us about her adult debut, Femme Feral, a werewolf story about a peri-menopausal woman who’s done swallowing her fury.

The TRIBES of TOKYO • As a photographer, it has always been FAIRLADY photographer Liza’s dream to visit Tokyo, known for its incredible street style.

ROSE’S GOLDEN year • Rose Byrne’s performance as a mother under extreme stress in an arthouse film has earned her a string of awards and her first Oscar nomination. Her family and friends believe that no one deserves them more.

A DOZEN IRISH LIGHTS • Ireland feels like a warm hug: a welcoming cup of tea and a fruit scone with butter, jam and cream; a creamy Guinness in the snug of a pub; the open heart of 5 million people who have emerged from dark days of oppression and The Troubles to relish their place in this egalitarian, community-minded country… A rising tide lifts all boats – and Ireland is on the up.

SINGLE MINDED • Sad, lonely, anti-social… Single people are used to being demeaned or told, ‘Don’t worry; you’ll find someone’. But research shows that those who are solo by choice are actually perfectly happy.

DEBT DETOX REAL-LIFE RESET PLANS THAT WORK • If you’re living on credit, avoiding bank statements or feeling ashamed of your spending, read on for stories of financial recovery, expert advice and mindset shifts.

Wellbeing • How to spot a doom spiral, why grey hair might be a good sign and why blunt honesty is not always welcome

What’s the buzz about PEPTIDES? • If you’re hearing a lot about peptides right now, you’re not the only one. We took a deep dive into the latest wellness buzzword to find out what’s worth the hype.

…And this just in • New treats,...