Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2017 i Fairlady

Not sure if I’ve mentioned quite how rewarding the experience of being a parent is? No? Well, these are just a few of the conversations my husband and I have enjoyed in the past few weeks: 1. Driving the teens to yet another far-flung social commitment that was ‘impossible’ for them to miss… Me: ‘You know, all those nights of waking up to breastfeed you and soothe your sweaty, fevered brows – it turns out those were all so I could become your Uber driver when you got older. How unrewarding is that?’ Sixteen: ‘Well, with that attitude you’re not going to get a very good rating.’ 2. Husband and Seventeen, who is now nearly as tall as he is… Husband: ‘Seventeen, have you found any strange jeans in your…

A Montblanc gift set worth R2 500 HAMPER INCLUDES: Montblanc Lady Emblem EDP 50ml, Body Lotion 100ml, and Montblanc Lady Emblem Elixir 75ml With its fruity floral fragrance and hints of redcurrant jam and sandalwood, Montblanc’s Lady Emblem radiates modern femininity. The bottle is inspired by a rose diamond, symbolising love, purity and beauty, and showcases the precious liquid with its top notes of sake, pink pepper and grapefruit. At first, your senses will engage with damask rose of Turkey, followed by a green beginning reminiscent of buds at daybreak blended with sweet honey and spices.…

Creative director, and illustrator, Ree Treweek grew up in an artistic family. ‘My mom is an amazing artist,’ says Ree. ‘She can take something so kitsch – like a horrible-looking bead – and combine it with a mussel, and it looks like the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen. And my dad is an amazing storyteller: you can listen to the same stories, repeated over and over again, and never get bored. I grew up on a farm in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, and I think that formed the basis of my style of art and storytelling – the mythology and cultural heritage around that area is really rich.’ After school, Ree studied fine art. ‘I mostly did street art at the time, making little sculptures and paintings that I hid on…

You’re extremely sensitive to light, sounds, taste, smells and itchy fabrics. A TV commercial about starving children or suffering animals can make you suddenly burst into tears. You can get overwhelmed when you have too much to do in too short a time. You prefer meaningful conversations with one or two friends rather than mindless small talk at a party. You tend to agonise over major decisions. You’re affected by other people’s moods and unkind words or acts. You’ve been described as ‘shy’, ‘too sensitive’ and possibly even ‘neurotic’. You sometimes feel like you have heightened awareness compared to most people, as if you’re viewing life through high-definition glasses. If you’ve answered yes to most or all of the above, it’s likely you are an HSP. To learn more about…

We can’t wait to hear all about your business! WE were amazed at how high our finalists and winners set the bar last year! In fact, all the entrants were impressive – not just because of their ability to turn a bright idea into a sustainable business, but because of the determination and hard work it took for them to succeed. We’re so proud of our winners: Woman of the Future 2016, Sarah Collins of Wonderbag, and Rising Star, Moyin Oloruntoba of The A1. You are so inspiring! Every issue of FAIRLADY features entrepreneurs who have taken that brave first step, and we celebrate their vision, courage, and contribution to our country. We believe in women, and we believe in women doing business. The economy of South Africa depends on…

Bassie’s entrepreneurial ventures have extended to mining, property development and travel. TSWELOPELE PRODUCTIONS, BASSIE BRAND – Basetsana Kumalo Raised in Soweto in a family of four children, Bassie, as she’s known, says she was ‘constantly surrounded by the all-engrossing love that only people from large families can understand’. Her mother was a teacher and her father, a bus driver. ‘My parents were naturally entrepreneurial, so we’d be at local soccer games or other events, selling food to supplement the family income,’ says Bassie. ‘You can imagine what that was like for the awkward, introverted child I used to be.’ But there’s no doubt that dealing with people from behind a food stall stood her in good stead. In 1994, Bassie won the Miss SA title. Then she was offered a…

Q: I’m 57 and have been experiencing intense energy dips. What can I do to up my energy levels? A: In most women’s health surveys published, low energy and fatigue top the list of complaints (along with weight gain). It’s common in older women, but difficult to tease out the reason. Thyroid and blood problems can be easily checked out with a blood test. The thyroid secretes hormones that regulate growth and energy. If it’s underactive, you feel sluggish. Also, many women suffer from anaemia, where the blood isn’t able to deliver enough oxygen to keep you going. Much of the time this is due to heavy periods, but as you get older, many diseases, including gut cancers, can cause a type of anaemia. Changes in blood sugar…

Give skin a boost with the new Dior Capture Totale DreamSkin 1-Minute Mask, R1125. It exfoliates, refreshes and has a foam-to-crème texture. Crabtree & Evelyn Evelyn Rose Body Crème, R850 leaves the skin beautifully scented, softened and hydrated. Elegant jasmine, violet accord and Evelyn rose petals make up this signature scent. Eucerin Elasticity + Filler Facial Oil, R399,99 contains a blend of beneficial oils – argan, vitamin E and milk thistle – to nourish mature skin and give it a smooth, satiny finish. Giorgio Armani Si Rose Signature EDP, R2262 for 100ml is a collector’s edition and a must for anyone who loves this collection. A combination of May rose, Turkish rose, iris concrete, vanilla pure jungle and patchouli notes (and more!) make up this gorgeous new scent. A cup…

A day in Cape Town was all it took for Indian businessman Analjit Singh to fall in love with Franschhoek. The Leeu Collection, which he curated, is a silk ribbon of establishments around the world that ooze prestige and luxe – and one of them is what used to be the famous Le Quartier Français restaurant. That was where he met Durban-born chef Vanie Padayachee. Having noticed the lack of authentic Indian cuisine in the ‘gourmet capital’ of South Africa, Analjit set about creating Marigold. He sent Vanie, who lives in Franschhoek, to Delhi to learn about authentic North Indian food and how to cook like a ‘real’ Indian – and she’s every bit as intriguing as her food. What is your food philosophy and who are your rock stars?…

Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Crème The Perfect Mother’s Day gift, I definitely wouldn’t dream of keeping it for myself. Probably. It’s got all sorts of clever things inside it, like tiny little micro-droplets containing extract of Camellia that slowly diffuse into your skin over 24 hours. Sounds luxurious and indulgent because it is! Paul, edited by Ashraf Jamal This exquisite book is a distillation of Paul du Toit’s ‘joyous, life-affirming energy’, as Ashraf Jamal puts it – not only in his art, but also in the way he lived his life. His combination of a childlike enthusiasm with a totally punk sensibility was rare and beautiful, and I miss him. Il Vino dell’ Amore Petalo Manzoni Moscato Rosé Manzoni Moscato Spumante Dolce This beautiful bottle is perfect for a Mother’s…

‘When people were saying what we could and couldn’t do when we started out, I was like, “Well, why not?”’ This is the second-oldest registered vineyard in South Africa; it’s 87 years old. The oldest is 117, which we also have – that one is in Wellington.’ Andrea hands us each a grape from the time-honoured vines as she explains. It’s of the Cinsault variety, and will be part of their newly launched brand of wines – Leeu Passant, under the Mullineux & Leeu umbrella. ‘Can you tell where it’s going from eating it?’ I ask, as we chew on the juicy, dark grapes. ‘Yeah, pretty much! That’s part of where expertise comes in – knowing in advance what a vineyard will yield. But obviously we won’t pre-blend it while…

Dr Sara Lazar, a neuroscientist at Harvard Medical School, was one of the first people to test anecdotal claims about the benefits of mindfulness and meditation with brain scans. She found noticeable changes, after just eight weeks, in people who started meditating. ‘We found that long-term meditators have an increased amount of grey matter in the insula and sensory regions, the auditory and sensory cortex. When you’re mindful, you’re paying attention to your breathing, to sounds, to the present-moment experience, and shutting cognition down. It stands to reason your senses would be enhanced. We also found they had more grey matter in the frontal cortex, which is associated with working memory and executive decision-making,’ she said. Sharon Salzburg, bestselling author, meditation teacher and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Centre in…

2 Your blood pressure is checked on just one arm, right? But next time, ask them to do both arms: a study in the 2014 American Journal of Medicine showed that a big difference in systolic blood pressure readings between the arms is a sign of increased risk of cardiovascular disease (it’s also worthwhile repeating the procedure as your blood pressure can vary even within a short time). About 3400 men and women over the age of 40 were tested, and were free of any indicators of heart disease. But those who had more than a 10-point difference in systolic pressure in each arm (about 340 of them) were 38% more likely than the other participants to have some kind of heart problem within the next 13 years. The rule…

YOUR LIPS 1 Forget the finish; it’s all about the colour. As long as it stays put after that second or, ahem, third flat white, we’re not complaining. Winter is the perfect excuse to dabble in darker shades; you can get away with rich plums, deep cherries, and if you’re very brave, even black (yes, you read that right) lipstick. If you still find dark shades too intimidating, create a more wearable DIY lip stain by dabbing some lipstick in the middle of your top and bottom lip and blending it out with your finger to get a softer wash of colour. We love: • Essence Sheer & Shine Lipstick in 16 Legenberry, R44,95 • Essence Velvet Stick Matt Lip Colour in 05 in Plum Perfect R44,95 • Hannon Lipstick…

Rich maroons and deep reds make for a sumptuous, luxurious look in winter. Go head to toe in these colours for a warm tonal palette. Fluff Adorn your feet with something fluffy, whether it’s a pouffy pom-pom or a strip of fuzzy fur. PLEATS A pleated skirt in a rich colour is so elegant. Team it with a crisp white shirt and knee-high boots. VICTORIANA This 19th-century style with its high collars and frilly shoulders works well with modern pieces. RUFFLES Ruffles are back, but understated this year: think necklines and cuffs trimmed with frills. Wide belts Recalling the bigger-is-better ’80s, this corset-inspired belt is ideal for creating an hourglass silhouette. The puffer A practical puffer is perfect for winter weekend getaways or dashing around a wet, windy city.…

Must try! MESS AROUND ... Located in the Rockwell All Suite Hotel in Cape Town’s uber-trendy De Waterkant, The Mess is a tapas-inspired eatery that serves fresh, unpretentious modern food that’s great for sharing. With their incredible tuna tacos, heavenly potato chips with truffle mayonnaise (trust us, you’ll want to order a double) and fragrant pork belly, The Mess is sure to become a favourite hideout. To book, visit www.themess.co.za 3 quick ways with mushrooms 1 BREAKFAST MUSHROOM TOAST Serves 4 Place 4 slices of ciabatta on a baking tray, top with grated mozzarella to cover each slice and pop under the grill until melted and bubbling. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a pan, add 2 cloves crushed garlic, then add 400g sliced brown mushrooms. Sauté until the liquid from…

Too little, too late Today, just like that, a colleague was killed in a car accident. Just. Like. That. I’m ashamed to say that I didn’t know her very well; I had to ask if she had children. I had to ask after her death. Why do we express an interest only when it is too late? Why is it that we reflect on how we drive only at such a time? Perhaps she was driving home annoyed that she’d have another evening of fighting with her children over homework. Perhaps she was excited to show her husband the new gelish nail colour she was wearing. Perhaps she was nervous about driving in the rain. Perhaps she was disappointed that her car had been scratched again in the Pick n…

Cindy Crawford & Kaia Gerber   The original supermodel’s mini-me is taking the modelling world by storm. Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber turned heads with their exquisite Vogue Paris cover shoot in which their resemblance, down to the gaze from those doe eyes, is uncanny. The only thing Kaia is missing is the signature Cindy mole. But with her modelling career in full swing at just 15, she already has a stellar portfolio, boasting a first shoot with Versace at the age of 10, being recruited by Alexander Wang for his 2016 spring ad campaign, being chosen as the face of Marc Jacobs Beauty and receiving the Breakout Female Model of the Year award at the Fashion Media Awards in 2016. When Marc Jacobs presented the award to her he…

Your frantic ‘what if’ predictions of disaster are driving everyone crazy. WHAT TO DO Keep your ‘awfulising’ thoughts to yourself. Before you speak your mind, ask yourself if the issue is really important. If you’re worrying about something that hasn’t happened yet, you’re being overly obsessive. Checking and rechecking means you’re always running late and not meeting deadlines. WHAT TO DO Once you’ve taken the steps to prevent an unwanted outcome, let it go. Don’t double-check everything. Be comfortable with doing your best. You can become paralysed by fear, causing you to procrastinate, waste time or even abandon a project . WHAT TO DO Once you decide on a goal, start making plans to achieve it. Break large goals down into smaller, achievable ones. A step-by-step plan will make you…

Wine of the moment? International Chardonnays. My favourite is from Roulot, a producer in Burgundy. Essential reading for wine enthusiasts? The World of Fine Wine. There’s no advertising, just quality writing. It comes out three or four times a year. Expensive, but worth it. Your latest wines? Andrea and Chris have taken a new look at wines from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s for the Leeu Passant range. ‘They were labelled single variety but were actually blends. We’re going back to those, with a twist – we’re calling it “deconstructed reconstructed”. It’s like taking an apple pie apart, deconstructing it and putting it together in a new way: the ingredients and the idea are the same, but it’s different. We worked with the single variety Chardonnay and a red blend.…

‘Don’t expect people to understand or accommodate you; if they do, that’s a bonus.’ Have you ever been called a crybaby or told that you’re too emotional? Are you easily overwhelmed by loud noises, bright lights and crowds? Do you find it hard to let it go when someone has hurt your feelings? If so, you could be a highly sensitive person (HSP), which is a biological trait you share with up to 20 percent of the population. And in a culture that favours assertiveness, resilience and can-do positivity, those who think and feel things more deeply can face unique challenges and may have their dispositions woefully misconstrued, leading to feelings of isolation, stress and even despair. ‘HSPs are a minority living in a non-HOP-dominated world,’ says sensitivity educator and…

DRINK PINK Have you tried a beetroot latte yet? Devised by Aussie baristas, they’re the latest twist on a caffeine shot. We’re not so sure about the coffee-beet combo ourselves, so we’re sipping on this caffeine-free version: 1–2 small beets, juiced; 1 cup warm non-dairy milk (almond, for example); 1 tbsp raw honey (if you feel you need it); ½ teaspoon cinnamon and/or ginger. Beetroot comes with a host of health benefits. The American Heart Association found that in those with high blood pressure, the measurement dropped by about 10mmHg if they drank a cup of beetroot juice every day. Can’t beat that! DO THE WALK OF LIFE Here’s a bit of surprising news: heart disease rates in overweight or obese exercisers = heart disease rates in normal weight exercisers…

Used to be that Sauvignon Blanc was an essential part of any girls’ night out, but there came a time when Savvy B started to pull on the inside of our cheeks, and not in a good way – in a too fruity/sweet/acidic kind of way – and we abandoned it in search of pastures new. But OMW, we’re so loving it again! Not sure whether it was us or the wine that changed, but while we were focusing on the Chenin and the Viognier, our Sauvs have been getting better than ever. Perhaps drier and lighter than in the past, they’ve succeeded in maintaining the minerality and grapefruit and figgy overtones we relished back in the day, just without that cheek-pulling thing. Here are six we think would work…

ROSE CARE FOR MAY • Water your roses at least once a week (with a watering can if there are water restrictions). If you’ve planted annuals among the roses and your irrigation system is set to regular watering cycles, it’s okay to leave it like that (in areas that aren’t experiencing drought, of course). • Fertilising isn’t necessary now, except in subtropical areas like the Lowveld and the coastal areas of KwaZulu-Natal where roses still flower. • Keep spraying against fungal infections like black spot, mildew and rust, which are more active in cooler weather. • Aphids can still be a problem. Use systemic insecticide sprays (which enter the sap stream of the plant so insects take it in when they suck or chew the sap) or drench the soil…

This month FLY LOVES! FRANTUMAGLIA: A WRITER’S JOURNEY BY ELENA FERRANTE (PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE) Hailed as the ‘publishing story of the decade’ by The Sunday Times (UK), in this memoir Elena Ferrante, author of the Neapolitan series, discusses her literary inspirations, culture and politics, as well as the question on everyone’s lips – her choice to remain anonymous. Spoken in her distinctive intimate, direct and inspiring tone, this book takes you into the mind of one of the most reclusive writers of our time. BOOKS WE'RE TALKING ABOUT RIGHT NOW ... THE MOTHERS BY BRIT BENNETT (Penguin Random House) This absorbing and brilliant debut novel, set predominantly in the southern Californian city of Oceanside, draws you in with finely crafted observations and descriptions. Communities, secrets, relationships, love and longing ……

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Taurus 20 Apr – 20 May Hard work doesn’t even make tenacious Taureans break a sweat, so sleeves up and dig in for a rollicking ride towards success. An inside tip for a trouble-free trip during this auspicious time: nobody does it better than you right now; don’t be afraid to lead the pack. Your ideas are scintillating and supremely on-trend, both at home and away – and a positive demeanour works wonders. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Rapport is a tricky thing – you’ll either like the new vibes skirting your social and work circles, or you won’t. Most times, your intuition is quite uncanny, but don’t be too quick to quit this time ’round just because ‘it ain’t feeling right’. Stick around to watch developments, as you…