Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2018 i Fairlady

I love hunkering down inside, all cosy and warm while the rain pelts down outside. And this past winter has taken that love to another level for other reasons: just to hear water falling felt like such a relief after that long, dry, desperate summer. There are things I find I just can’t do any more as a result of the drought. Sadly, reading for hours in a bath that you keep topping up with your toes is one of them. We stayed with friends recently, where there were no water restrictions. I dreamed about the bath I was going to have there for a long time… but once I was in it, I felt so guilty I couldn’t relax. And the idea of flushing a loo with clean water…

The Jimmy Choo woman is radiant and confident. Effortlessly glamorous and instinctively seductive, no one is going to get in her way as she heads out for a night of fun, music and dancing. With its rich, hypnotic trail, Jimmy Choo Fever is a bewitching floral scent that is both assertive and mesmerising, with notes of roasted almond and rich black plum nectar. The hamper includes a Jimmy Choo Fever 100ml EDP and Jimmy Choo Fever 60ml EDP. ☞ WRITE TO letters@fairlady.com…

1. STAY CALM WHEN THE WHEELS COME OFF When things go wrong and you’re not sure why, stop and take a step back. Review old accounts, emails and invoices to work out where you may have missed a step. Once you’ve identified the issue, establish the immediate actions you can take to address the problem. 2. KNOW WHERE TO USE YOUR MONEY External factors could throw your business off balance. Make sure you’re managing the things you can – like your finances. Draw up a financial plan and stick to it. 3. KEEP TRACK OF WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR TEAM Keep your finger on the pulse and invest in your staff – small problems can become big ones if they aren’t addressed. Investigate issues as they arise. 4. SEE CRITICISM…

Drink water. Dr Fung recommends starting your day with a glass of water so you can rehydrate and get started on drinking plenty of fluids during the day. Ride the waves. When your stomach starts rumbling, have a hot cup of black coffee (it’s a mild appetite suppressant), black tea or a glass of water to help you ride out the wave of hunger. It will pass! When you eat, eat well. When you break your fast, don’t do it with a bag of chips and a doughnut, or eat more to compensate for all the meals you missed. Eat whole, unprocessed foods high in healthy fats and low in refined carbs and sugar; an LCHF diet will help your body stay in fat-burning mode. Keep it quiet. People will…

1. Set up systems: Whether it’s daily Skype check-ins, shared Google folders or a Trello board, set up a system that ensures work is streamlined for you and your employers/clients. 2. Be productive: When you’re in work mode, stay focused on your output so that you have more time for sightseeing. 3. Set boundaries: Make a conscious effort to separate your working hours from your downtime – the best way to do this is to avoid checking and responding to emails when you’re out playing tourist. 4. Be flexible: An interesting experience might come along that doesn’t fit into your schedule; be open to mixing things up.…

I was pickpocketed on the underground between Milan Central station and Milan Cadorna. In hindsight it was so obvious: a young woman made to help me with my suitcase, then leapt off the metro as the doors were closing. Only later did I realise it was a ploy to distract me as her assistant got into my handbag. Our passports and train tickets were missing. Luckily, I usually keep my phone, money and credit cards in separate zip pockets. I had copies of our passports on my iPad, but we needed Wi-Fi to access them and couldn’t buy local SIMS without proof of identity. So we downloaded copies at the nearest internet cafe and bought data by emailing proof of identity. But first we had to report the theft to…

‘Your dominant money types teach you lessons about where to focus or what to change to improve your relationship with money,’ says Marnita, who uses The Eight Money Types conceptualised by Deborah L Price, author of Money Magic: Unleashing Your True Potential for Prosperity and Fulfillment. This awareness can help you shift to a more empowered archetype. THE INNOCENT takes an ostrich approach to not have to see what’s going on around them. The Innocent is overwhelmed by financial information and relies on the advice and opinions of others. THE VICTIM tends to live in the past and blame financial woes on external factors. Passive-aggressive, they have a sense of entitlement and are looking for someone to rescue them – bailing them out financially, for example. THE MARTYR is a…

“Winning this award will enable me to create opportunities in the green building sector for South Africans in the future.” As a teen, Vere Shaba recalls seeing a satellite image of the world at night. ‘I was saddened: it shows that Africa is dark at night and my first thought was: “But how are the children reading?” If education is the greatest weapon we can use to change the world, how will we ever be empowered if the education of African children stops at sunset?’ This sentiment, as well as a passion for the environment, compelled Vere years later to start Shaba Green Building Solutions. At 29, she now owns the only black youth female- owned-and-managed green buildings and engineering firm in SA. Shaba & Ramplin (Vere sold 50% of…

MAYBELLINE FIT ME CONCEALER, R110 Everyone seems to rave about this concealer online, so I was thrilled when it finally came to SA. (Why do we always get everything 10 years later?) It has a creamy, lightweight texture and goes onto the skin smoothly. It creases a bit under my eyes during the day, but that’s probably because I don’t set it with powder – my skin is just too dry. I find that it works well at covering uneven skin tone and redness; I just dot it on and blend it in with my fingers.…

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FRILL SEEKER Got an event coming up? Think outside the LBD box: ruffles get a grown-up makeover with this silk ombré ruffle dress. Subtle floral embroidery adds elegance to the sheer neckline. LEGWORK [OPPOSITE] So often, accessories make the outfit: this pair of metallic kitten heels is a chic daytime alternative to high heels. The wide belt nips you in at the waist, giving shape to a soft floral dress. WINDSWEPT A billowy boho dress is perfect for all occasions. Dress this dipped-hem, above-the-knee mini up with a pair of chunky heels, or slip on metallic sandals or casual flats for weekend wear. IN TWO MINDS Not sure how to go about mixing prints? This dress does all the work for you. Wear it with a sequinned belt for a…

ANZAC SLICE Makes 20 Prep and baking time: 5O minutes • ½ cup (110g) firmly packed brown sugar • 1 cup (150g) plain flour • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda • pinch of salt • 1 1/3 cups (120g) rolled oats • 125g butter, chopped • ¾ cup (270g) golden syrup • 1½ cups (115g) shredded coconut [or coconut flakes] 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease a 20cm square cake pan. Line the base and two opposite sides with baking paper, extending the paper 3cm over the sides. 2. Combine the sugar, flour, bicarb, salt and oats in a large bowl. Rub in the butter using your fingertips to form a crumbly mixture. 3. Press three-quarters of the mixture into the base of the pan; reserve the…

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ADIDAS… … for committing to using only recycled plastic by 2024. They will no longer use ‘virgin’ plastic (including polyester) in their shoes or clothing, nor in any of their offices, retail outlets, warehouses or distribution outlets. Big up to them for taking their slogan seriously: ‘Impossible is Nothing’. It comes from Muhammad Ali, who said: ‘“Impossible” is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it.’ MOST WUTHERING HEIGHTS DAY EVER People are hilarious and quirky, which is possibly the thing I like most about us as a species. The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever is an annual event that takes place in quite a few countries…

Glitterati I realise this looks like something I wrestled out of a six-year-old’s hands (or plucked off a unicorn’s head) but I just couldn’t resist getting these glittery makeup brushes from Clicks. They are by Real Techniques, a UK brand launched by two sisters who are also makeup artists, so I knew they weren’t going to be gimmicky junk – I own many of their normal range brushes and they’re great. These are soft and fluffy as can be, the bristles are easy to clean and apply your makeup smoothly. They go for R200–R300. (Please don’t send me hate mail if they’re gone when you get there; they are limited edition.) Liesl #SmellLikeADuchess First of all, I have no qualms whatsoever about wearing a feminine fragrance – I’ve been stealing…

During my month in Amsterdam, I decided to visit Berlin – it’s an hour’s flight away and my Schengen visa allowed me to travel to other EU countries. Here’s how to make the most of a mini-break while working remotely in Europe: Easy access: Choose a city that’s a hop, skip and a jump from where you’re staying. Berlin, Brussels, Frankfurt, Paris and Prague are all within an hour and a half’s air travel of Amsterdam. Plus, a Schengen visa allows you entry to these cities. Keep an eye out for deals: Lastminute.com and Booking.com are great for flight and accommodation deals. And keep in mind that flying in Europe is often cheaper than going by train. Maximise your time: Choose a city that is easy to navigate and…

Allergic reactions are often referred to as ‘hypersensitivity reactions’, which describes a response produced by your body’s normal immune system. Those who suffer from allergies are responding negatively to allergens in the environment that are otherwise harmless to most other people. Allergens are things that you are allergic to. Under normal circumstances, the immune system defends your body against foreign substances (antigens). In allergy sufferers, allergens are mistaken for dangerous invaders, and are attacked as if they are a virus or bacteria. There is a genetic link: if one or both of your parents suffered from allergies, chances are you will too. Research indicates a susceptibility to allergies in general rather than a specific one. Evidence suggests that at least one major genetic aberration could be the cause of everything…

Q: I’ve always suffered from urinary tract infections (UTIs) and have had all the relevant tests, but it seems I’m prone to them. Someone suggested I drink 100% cranberry juice if I feel an infection coming on; is it a proven remedy? A: I love the idea of cranberries as the first line of defence against UTIs, but this is a myth. The theory is that cranberries have a substance that stops the UTI-causing bacteria from sticking to the bladder wall, which prevents the infection. But recent research has shown it doesn’t work in practice. Drinking water (six to eight glasses a day) is what will reduce the risk of a UTI. Our urethra (urine pipe) is short and right beside our anus and vagina, which is why…

So what exactly was the deal with the dodgy deal? In 2014, Makoma Lekalakala, director of Earthlife Africa, obtained a copy of the already-signed nuclear deal from a Russian contact. In a nutshell, it stated that Russia would build eight to 10 nuclear power stations throughout South Africa, and stipulated that SA would be liable in the case of nuclear accidents. ‘If somebody builds you a house and has no liability, it means they can build junk that will fall down, and you’ve got no recourse,’ explains Liz McDaid of the Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI). ‘Because of the way our electricity is structured, we pay for whatever Eskom spends. If they pick the most expensive form of electricity, we’re going to pay the most expensive price.’ The…

1 Swimming helps her silence the busyness of her brain: ‘It’s so utterly boring it puts me into a fugue state.’ 2 She writes on a laptop with no internet connection. ‘My desk is where imagination happens.’ 3 Kate started out as a book editor. ‘I was expecting my second child and had just been offered a big job in publishing, but I knew I didn’t want it. Over lunch with a literary agent friend I said that the book I really wanted to read about motherhood didn’t exist. And he said, “Then write it.” He negotiated a publishing contract for me the next day.’ (Becoming a Mother, Kate’s first book, was first published in 1993 and is in its seventh edition). 4 Her favourite book is Emily Brontë’s Wuthering…

WOMAN OF THE FUTURE PATRICIA WINS: • R50 000 cash • One hour’s mentorship with any of our judges • IMM Graduate School short course worth R15 000 • Samsonite Karissa Biz Bailhandle and Spinner from Samsonite suitcase worth R7 298 • Issey Miyake fragrance hamper worth R6 990 • Madrid ladies handbag and purse from Jekyll & Hyde valued at R4 799 • Michel Herbelin watch worth R10 500 • Cross pen worth R2 500 • One media training session RISING STAR VERE WINS: • R20 000 cash • One hour’s mentorship with any of our judges • IMM Graduate School short course worth R15 000 • Samsonite Karissa Biz Bailhandle and Spinner from Samsonite suitcase worth R7 298 • Issey Miyake fragrance hamper worth R6 990 • Madrid…

EXPERT CONCEALER TIPS from makeup artist and beauty writer Zipho Ntloko of The Makeup Stand ( www . themakeupstand.com ) 1. ‘SAVE TIME IN THE MORNING BY SKIPPING YOUR FOUNDATION AND USING A CONCEALER TO COVER IMPERFECTIONS. No need for a brush – just use your fingertips to apply the product to under-eye circles, dark spots and scars. Finish off by setting your concealer with a little translucent powder. 2. CONCEALER IS MAKEUP’S BEST ERASER – use it to clean up and sharpen the edges of your lipstick and brows for a flawless and precise shape. 3. TO BRIGHTEN THE UNDER-EYE AREA, use a concealer that’s one to two shades lighter than your skin tone for a refreshed complexion.’ THE COLOUR-CORRECTING WHEEL THE SHADES BELOW…

TRIED & TESTED Shopping for a body moisturiser can be overwhelming – there are so many to choose from! We roped in our team to try out a few. Here’s what they thought: JOHNSON’S VITA-RICH NOURISHING BODY LOTION WITH COCOA BUTTER, R42,95 True story: I’m convinced that cocoa butter is magical! Winter is a nightmare on my skin, so I’m always on the lookout for a body lotion that might help avert a dry skin situation. This one keeps my skin moisturised and smooth all day, and it has just the right amount of cocoa butter fragrance – I’m obsessed. – Andile Nkosi LAMELLE SERRA SOOTHING BODY LOTION FOR DRY AND SENSITIVE SKIN, R310 With the recent rain and cold snap, my skin seemed to dry out even more. Fortunately…

DAMN FINE REDS A last look at three outstanding reds to help take the chill off an early spring evening... Sutherland Reserve Grenache 2016: Subtle and elegant as well as delicately spiced and ripe (R300) Lomond SMV 2016: Juicy red fruit with ample black pepper and other spices, and hints of floral notes (R150) Bellevue 1953 Pinotage 2016: This beautiful wine blew us away – rich and smooth with dark berries and complex undertones. Truly something very special (R545) PULL THAT CORK! We’re enjoying this OXO Steel Winged Corkscrew with Removable Foil Cutter from Yuppiechef (R569) – pricey, but it’s a workhorse that will last you for life. Yuppiechef have just opened a lovely bricks-and-mortar store in Cape Town’s Gardens Centre, so check it out for yourself!…

✽ WINNING LETTER Choosing motherhood Lauren Clark’s road to motherhood [June 2018} is almost exactly like mine, with a few differences. I was nearing 40, with no hint of settling down. My mom was the instigator – she spoke to all my friends to get their buy-in before approaching me! Although I had a few friends who were willing to make a ‘donation’, I chose an anonymous donor and went for intrauterine insemination (IUI). The first three attempts didn’t work, so I ‘fired’ the donor. The next donor was perfect – I found out I was pregnant in October 2010 and somehow I just knew it was a little girl. I gave birth on 15 June 2011, with my mother and sister in the theatre. I gave my daughter my…

‘I decided that for every pair of Sexy Socks I sold, I would donate a pair of school socks to kids in need.’ DAVE HUTCHISON ‘You have to fill your time with things that will help grow the business and hope that you’ll get there.’ CHELSEY WILSON ANDHER DOG , TEDDIE FEAT. sock co. CHELSEY WILSON Start-up costs: Chelsey Wilson and her then-business partner Alison Stewart borrowed R20 000 in total from their parents to pay for the first batch of socks. Turnover: After good sales as Emerging Creatives at Design Indaba in 2013, as well as securing some retailers at the show, they paid their parents the full amount back and started working towards making a profit. I remember when I was a kid, whenever my mom bought a…

Even though humans have been fasting in some form or another for thousands of years (we do it every night while we sleep!), the very idea has become controversial. We are taught to graze on small meals throughout the day and to keep snacks on hand ‘to keep our blood sugar steady’. We’re warned against the hazards of skipping meals: ‘it will put your body into starvation mode’ and bring your metabolism to a grinding halt; you will become shaky and light-headed; and unable to focus or even function. Research, however, shows that none of this is actually true. In fact, abstaining from eating for a certain period has been shown to have tremendous health benefits. ‘The most obvious benefits of fasting are that it helps with weight loss and…

Jean dreamed of being an opera singer, but ‘having a voice like a nutmeg grater’ put paid to that. Despite having memorialised figures like Miriam Makeba and Nelson Mandela (twice), producing a 9m-high national monument for Angola (weighing in at 8,5 tons) and bringing to life a made-to-scale bull elephant, Jean Doyle is probably best known for her voluptuous female figures cast in warm bronze. Influenced by Renaissance painters, her muses are always full-bodied, confident and bold. ‘I use large figures to represent a largesse of spirit – women who are daring and who are achievers. I hope women will see them as role models,’ Jean says. Her sculptures do what she would do ‘were I brave enough. ‘I’d love to career down the main street on a bicycle, stark…

GO HARD OR GO HOME? Maybe not! Some experts think pushing ourselves to the limit will do more harm than good. When 35 healthy adults who exercise for more than eight hours a week were asked to wear heart monitors and report back on their diet, mood and sleep for seven days, there was a direct correlation between time spent training at 90 percent maximum heart rate and disrupted sleep, more illness and injury, and a plateau or drop in fitness. It’s all to do with recovery time. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) does push you to your limits, but the crucial thing is the ‘interval’ bit: built-in recovery time. ‘It’s during recovery that adaptations (in weight loss, definition or strength) take place,’ says researcher in sport and exercise science, Richard…

NUXE puts research and excellence above everything. The French company believes in awakening the senses while harnessing the full force of nature and the power of science. NUXE offers exceptional quality and is committed to making everyone look and feel beautiful – but not at the expense of the planet or animals. All products are skilfully formulated to be paraben-free and don’t contain mineral oils, substances of animal origin or plastic microbeads. What’s more, none of the products are tested on animals. Drawing on the gifts of nature, NUXE face creams and anti-ageing formulas are made up of a unique selection of active ingredients extracted from plants. With their gorgeous scents and sumptuous textures, NUXE products are an absolute joy to use. • This limited offer is valid until 16…

Of course you’ll start saving when you’ve paid off your debt, and never buy shoes on your credit card again. But since you aren’t good with numbers, maybe it’s best to just accept that you’ll never be wealthy. If that’s the way you think, think again, says Marnita Oppermann, part-time accountant and money coach, who has a three-step approach to getting your finances in order. STEP 1: UNDERSTAND AND BANISH LIMITING BELIEFS In order to change your obstructive beliefs about money, you need to understand where they come from. Write a ‘money biography’ – a record of your feelings about money from when you can first remember. For instance, if your parents were anxious about money, you may have internalised that anxiety, which has caused you to become paralysed when…

who says blondes have more fun? The Brilliant Brunette range by John Frieda® gives depth and exciting colour to dark-haired women, offering multi-dimensional shine, great tones and infused colour. VISIBLY BRIGHTER The Brilliant Brunette Visibly Brighter shampoo infuses hair with golden tones with the help of yellow acid dyes, lightening your tresses with illuminating shades. The Conditioner uses light reflection technology that adds glow and body, strand by strand. To go one shade lighter in a flash, try the Brilliant Brunette Visibly Brighter In-shower Lightening Treatment® . Forget the gloves – just lather in, leave for five minutes and rinse! ‘Brunette’ is not a one-size-fits-all definition – whether you’re going for golden and sun-kissed or a sultry, classically rich chocolate hue, the new Brilliant Brunette range by John Frieda® will…

This DMK treatment helps with redness, pigmentation, oil control, fine lines around the eyes and dehydration, and is customised to your needs. My therapist took me through each step. First my skin was cleansed, and an analysis was done. Then came a skin detoxification, pore preparation for extraction, extraction and milia removal. Next was the Melanotech treatment and pore reduction drops, then the peel, enzyme masque #1 and Aqua D’Herbs application. The mask was removed and a Transdermal Nutrition treatment applied. This prolongs the effects of the other DMK products. Before, my skin felt dry and I looked tired. Afterwards, it felt smoother, cleaner and more radiant! WHO? WHAT? WHERE?  Duration: 90 minutes Price: R550 (basic) Address: Groom skin & body studio, Blouberg, Cape Town Contact details: Visit www.groomskinandbodystudio.co.za, call…

LEMON BEAN PASTA ARTICHOKE AND BRIE LINGUINE (VEGETARIAN) Serves 5 Life is about balance. Sometimes you go to gym and sometimes you eat this pasta on the couch. It’s an indulgent pasta to be saved for special occasions. If you would like to add chicken to this recipe it will pair wonderfully. • coconut oil • 3 tbsp pine nuts or crushed cashew nuts • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 250g marinated artichokes • 1 red chilli, sliced (optional) • salt and pepper • 450g wholegrain linguine • 2 generous handfuls Swiss chard, chopped • ¼ cup mascarpone • 250g Brie cheese, cubed • zest and juice of 1 lemon • 200g butter beans, cooked • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves • olive oil 1. In a large frying pan…

Delheim Sauvignon Blanc 2018: Fresh and zesty with a tang of tropical fruits (R79) Org de Rac Die Waghuis Verdelho 2016: Crisp, rounded and smooth (R199) Waverley Hills Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon 2018: Grassy and tangy, with a hint of herbs (R85) There are two main reasons why a wine might not be vegan. Firstly, if the harvesting process is mechanical, small animals (like chameleons) and insects may be picked and processed along with the grapes. Secondly, many wines have been put through a filtering process – where the cloudiness is removed by straining the wine through a ‘fining agent’. These fining agents are sometimes not vegan: egg albumin, fish bladder or gelatine, for instance. A vegan wine would either not have been through the fining process (allowing the cloudiness to settle…

THE PRISON LETTERS OF NELSON MANDELA EDITED BY SAHM VENTER (RANDOM HOUSE) This is going to sound callous and I don’t mean it to: I hope the memory of the extraordinary person Nelson Mandela was never fades one jot, nor his legacy – but at the same time, I am growing tired of his life being commoditised for money or virtue-signalling purposes. I think it’s all a bit cynical. Right – having got that off my chest, I am very glad indeed to have read this book, and I found it extremely moving. Many of the 255 letters Mandela wrote from Robben Island have not been seen before now. He kept copies of every letter he wrote in a notebook that was confiscated in prison but later returned to him…

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Virgo 23 Aug – 22 Sept Going it alone could have less-than-ideal results, but only because your ability to be flexible needs testing. Funny how that works – just when you’d rather do your bit alone, along comes that guy from accounts or that girl from book club, and suddenly you’re having to deal with someone else’s bright ideas. That's okay – you’ve got this. Future rewards are just lessons wrapped up as people. Libra 23 Sept – 22 Oct Creative inspiration comes from the most unexpected places. You could be staring out to sea or twisting knots in your hair when that aha moment strikes. Try angling for more of those now. Navel-gazing is a must. Enjoy several scattered periods of doing nothing at all, which always calms the…