Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2019 i Fairlady

I’m so inspired by the story of the 20 South African teens who calmly built their own aeroplane (in two weeks, from a South African-made kit), then flew it from Cape Town to Cairo (and back again). I love their spirit and confidence – to me it embodies an attitude particular to South Africans that’s a kind of weird mixture of ubuntu and ‘’n boer maak ’n plan’. ‘The purpose is to show Africa, and even the world, that anything is possible if you set your mind to it,’ said the pilot, Megan Werner. She founded U-Dream Global, which was behind the whole enterprise. Megan is 17 years old. I can’t really define this spirit other than that, in general, I think South Africans don’t like being told what we…

When I first heard people talking about the beauty benefits of collagen I assumed they were referring to the injectable that promises to give you full, pouty lips and smooth out your wrinkles. But while the expensive ’90s filler isn’t used much any more, collagen is still being put to use: this time around it is being ingested in the form of supplements. Whether in tablet, liquid or powder form, it seems like it is the latest health and beauty trend. So what makes it so special? What is collagen? ‘Collagen is a protein that forms the basis of most of your body,’ says Dr Julie Sinclair of Sinclair Aesthetics in Edenvale, Johannesburg. ‘It’s what gives us structure and it is found in the bones, cartilage, skin and organs.’ Also…

English author David Nicholls studied acting and drama at university, and worked as an actor for eight years before packing it in to write instead (much to any reader’s delight). A successful novelist and screenwriter for both TV and the big screen, he’s just released his latest – and long-awaited – novel, Sweet Sorrow. It tells the story of teen Charlie Lewis who’s saddled with a down-in-the-dumps dad and far too much time on his hands. But things change when he falls for young actress Fran Fisher. To stay in the running with her he has to take up the challenge of playing Benvolio in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. David answers 20 questions for us on everything from why we have to wait so long between novels to the best…

Phillipa Geard understands the challenges that face mothers who want to return to work after putting their careers on hold. Having left her successful corporate job to focus on her family, Phillipa decided to return to work after her second child – but she wasn’t looking for a full time, in-office role. Although she found work as a part-time consultant, she discovered that not every woman was as fortunate. ‘I started engaging with other moms who wanted to find skilled work, but something more flexible. Recruitment agencies weren’t even interested in accepting their CVs if they weren’t looking at full-time employment.’ Phillipa felt that she could fill this gap in the recruitment industry by linking mothers with employers that were offering flexible or part-time work. ‘And that’s exactly what I…

Q: Whenever I eat bread or heavy carbs just before bedtime, I wake up during the night with pain that feels like it’s in the middle of my back. Previously the pain was so bad that only vomiting or passing stools would give me some relief. Nowadays it no longer makes me feel nauseous but it goes away only if I move about continuously. Is it related to digestion? A: Before I get on to what could be causing this problem, I want to stress the importance of getting checked out by a doctor if you have any health matter that’s been going on for a long time, or is getting worse. People worry about doctors thinking they are weak or fussy, but nothing makes us happier than helping someone…

Matchymatchy makeup is having a moment on the runway – and in real life! If you’ve ever used some of your blusher as makeshift eyeshadow, you’re already halfway there; now you just need to find a lipstick in the same tonal range. (You could dab lippy onto your cheeks and use it as a cream blush in a pinch.) The most popular shades for this all-over look are corals and pinks, as they’re the most wearable on all skin tones. Flawless skin is imperative. We suggest a pore-filling primer that will smooth out your complexion without clogging your pores. An illuminating primer is a good idea too – it gives your skin a boost of hydration and adds some glow. Texture is very important, so don’t be afraid to mix…

■ You may experience a bit of bruising, which can last anything from five to 10 days. You will be swollen for two to three days afterwards. ■ Your lips will be tender, so pressure and certain movements may cause slight pain. ■ In a very small percentage of patients there’s the rare possibility of pigmentation forming in the area that has been treated with the filler. ■ The most serious complication is if the filler is injected into a blood vessel or an artery, as that will stop blood flow to the tissue. ■ For the first six hours after treatment, be aware of an excessive amount of pain (eight to 10 on the pain scale) and a change in colour – red (and blue in the case of…

TOP PICK It is possible to do your bit for the planet and look good doing it! H&M’s Conscious Collection includes modern Embroidered romantic designs made from circle sustainably bag sourced (R material 3 200) such as 100% cotton Replay or Tencel. This stunning tiered maxi skirt is made from recycled polyester – perfect for a balmy weekend away.…

Bull’s blood leaves are the edible young leaves from a variety of beetroot. While the beetroot itself is quite tasty, these days the plant is also grown for its sweet, tender, deep burgundy leaves. Available from specialist supermarkets. If you can’t find them, use a salad mix containing a deep purple leaf. Edamame are baby green soya beans, and are available fresh and frozen from major supermarkets and Asian grocery stores. You need to shell about 300g frozen edamame in the pod for this recipe.…

If you have trouble sleeping, says sleep researcher and psychologist Dr David Lewis, have a look at what you’re reading before you turn out the light: •Your brain craves completeness, so books with constant cliffhangers will activate, rather than calm your brain – in fact, cliffhangers spark the ‘Zeigarnik Effect,’ which makes your brain think that something isn’t finished, so it can’t switch off. •Shorter sentences mean you don’t have to concentrate as hard, so you’re more likely to drop off, but clear, looping longer sentences can also soothe your mind (nothing too convoluted, though). •A simple storyline is better than a twisty-turny plot, for the same reason. 5 BEDTIME BOOKS HE RECOMMENDS:…

ACQUA DI PARMA COLONIA My new favourite fragrance… so fresh and citrusy, it just feels like spring. It softens into a mellow Mediterranean scent that lingers like a long, sunlit evening – it’s really beautiful. Created more than 100 years ago as a scent for gentlemen to spray into their handkerchiefs, it became a Hollywood favourite. Apparently Audrey Hepburn loved it. And hey, if it’s good enough for Audrey… THE OPEN BOOK FESTIVAL, 4-8 SEPTEMBER If you love books, don’t miss this: directed by Mervyn Sloman and hosted by Cape Town’s Book Lounge and the Fugard Theatre, this annual treat is one of the best book festivals I’ve ever been to. Intimate (the venues are small, the tone casual), intelligent and inclusive of a whole lot of genres usually ignored…

RUB-A-DUB-TUB  I’d buy this tub of deliciousness again and again based purely on the smell – think rose petals (picked at dawn when they’re most fragrant, according to the packaging) plus argan and almond oils as well as cocoa and shea butter – but it’s also a seriously good moisture boost. Ro’s Argan is a ‘body conditioner’, so you massage it on while you’re still in the shower, let it sink in a bit, then rinse it off, leaving just a whiff of that glorious scent behind. Plus your skin is soft and hydrated, minus the stickiness of a body lotion. Well worth it for a bit of a splurge; R295. – Liesl A REAL MESS TLC (coincidentally an acronym for ‘The Learning Channel’, believe it) is the dumpster fire…

With modern technology and social media at your fingertips, there are more opportunities to connect than ever before! But it’s the quality of these ‘connecting moments’ that matters – a DM might not be quite the same as meeting someone face-to-face at an event, for example. However, there’s a place for every kind of networking, and, as a digital-age, modern entrepreneur, you need to leverage all of these. Here are some tips for networking, both online and offline: Be intentional: Ahead of the event, set goals in terms of who you want to meet and what you’d like to accomplish. Ditch the pitch: You are not performing a sales pitch. Rather do a short ‘elevator’ summary of what makes your offering special and why you love it! That enthusiasm and…

‘“Violent and original” means “free” to me – how free you can be in your work.”’ Oscar winner Julianne Moore is known for her unique beauty, her intelligence and her uncanny ability to disappear into roles. She can make the most complicated characters sympathetic to audiences, whether she’s playing a matriarchal porn star or a ruthless dictator in a dystopian future. She’s become Hollywood’s go-to gold star ‘adulteress’: from her breakout performance in 1993’s Short Cuts as the tequila-drinking artist Marian Wyman and breaking her vows with Ralph Fiennes in The End of the Affair to the ’50s housewife who falls for her African-American gardener in Far from Heaven, Julianne has made a career out of being unfaithful on screen. She also steals a kiss from Toni Collette in The…

1. The process the collagen has been through As mentioned, the biggest problem with collagen is that it’s too large for your body to absorb. Dr Sinclair suggests you choose hydrolysed collagen, which is more easily absorbed by the body. 2. Concentration Dr Sinclair points out that you need a high dosage of collagen to trigger the body’s ‘wound repair’ response – at least 10000mg a day to effect change within your body. 3. Science-backed products With so many products on the market, it’s important to choose a product based on scientific studies that prove that it is absorbed by the body.…

22seven With 22seven you get a complete overview of your finances, so you can see where you’re spending your money and create a personalised budget that will let you know when you are close to overspending. Android and iOS. www.22seven.com Moneysmart This app shows you how much you are able to spend every day after your fixed expenses have been taken into account. And if you do happen to overspend on a particular day, it will recalculate your budget so you can make your goal for the month. Android and iOS. moneysmart.co.za Goodbudget This money manager and expense tracker is based on the envelope budgeting method. You decide how much you can spend a month on specific things – clothes, food and entertainment – and that amount is put in…

Nondumiso Sibiya has always been a problem-solver. ‘I always liked seeing how a challenge can be an opportunity instead of a stumbling block,’ she says. With this mindset, it’s no wonder she became a successful entrepreneur! The scourge of illegal dumping in Diepsloot, Gauteng is what compelled Nondumiso to start Boombadotmobi. This waste management business tries to reduce illegal dumping by collecting waste from its source, connecting waste generators with waste collectors and ensuring that waste is disposed of responsibly. ‘Illegal dumping was claiming free spaces: children were having to play in the streets and were being run over by cars,’ she says. ‘That was a big motivator. But most of what was driving me was a vision of Diepsloot as a clean, beautiful neighbourhood.’ By partnering with local farmers,…

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS Blood pressure is an extremely important indicator of good health, so we should all know our systolic (the top number) from our diastolic (the bottom number). Systolic measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats, pushing the blood through them to the rest of your body; diastolic measures the pressure in your arteries between beats, when your heart relaxes. A normal reading is between 90 and 120 for systolic, and between 60 and 80 for diastolic. As we get older, our arteries harden slightly, which means our systolic number will increase although our diastolic number will probably stay the same. So don’t panic if you’re over 65 and your systolic number goes up to 140! ONE GREEN BOTTLE This new 700ml JoJo water bottle is…

Location: Skin Renewal Aesthetic Clinic, Constantia, Cape Town www.skinrenewal.co.za Price: From R2 750 to R3 750, depending on the type of filler and anaesthetic used. Duration: 45 minutes Whether it’s Angelina Jolie or the Kardashian/Jenner clan giving you pout envy, here’s a disclaimer: they weren’t all #bornwithit. I’ve always been jealous of my best friend’s full lips, so when the chance arose to try out lip fillers, I put my hand up. Lip fillers are dermal fillers that are injected into your lips by a cosmetic surgeon (that part is important; having them done by your friend’s cousin’s neighbour is not a good move) to plump them up. There are various substances that can be used, but the most common is hyaluronic acid, the effects of which are temporary. Although…

Diaeise! DATES: 21 & 22 October 2019 VENUE: Camelot Spa, Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa, Franschhoek TIMES: 08:30–18:00 PRICE: R1 395 (Save R2 395) BOOKINGS: quicket.co.za Space is limited, so BOOK NOW to secure your spot. (Search FAIRLADY Pamper Day CT) THE PAMPER PACKAGE INCLUDES: • 60 min full body massage • 60 min Thalgo facial • Choice between a 30 min manicure or pedicure • Full use of the spa facilities • Mini makeovers from Guerlain • Fragrance workshop from Narçiso Rodriguez • A buffet lunch, morning and afternoon snacks • Boschendal MCC • A fantastic goodie bag including the latest issue of FAIRLADY plus spoils from Guerlain and Narçiso Rodriguez valued at over R1 400 *Total pamper package valued at R3790 *Pamper sessions are split between the morning…

Ilse van der Merwe has vivid memories of watching her mom, Erne Uys, bake. Holidays, she says, were all about filling cookie jars to the brim, rolling little balls of dough, and the heavenly homely smell of freshly baked milk tart wafting from the oven. Without realising it, 11-year-old Ilse was already mapping out her future: she loved creating her own ‘recipe books’ (which she still has) by cutting pictures from magazines and sketching baked goods. ‘Isn’t it incredible that so many years later, finally the day is here and I’m still as fascinated and in love with baking and cooking?’ she says. Cape Mediterranean is a fabulous celebration of Mediterranean-style local produce. ‘South Africans are fascinated by classic Italian, French and Spanish food; we incorporate it into our own…

Just chill! There’s no need to stop drinking red wine just because it isn’t winter any longer, or to drink white just because you’re eating fish. Go ahead and drink what you want to drink when you want to drink it – the only thing you may need to adjust slightly is the temperature of your red in spring and summer. Ideally, the bottle should feel cool, not cold, to your touch – and definitely not warm. Ten minutes in an ice bucket or half an hour in the fridge should do it: in other words, just a slight chill to make it frais, as the French say. Very heavily oaked wines are always better drunk at room temperature, so opt for lighter reds like Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc or…

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WINNING LETTER Let’s talk money, honey I bought my first townhouse in 1994. The interest rate was 16%, but I believed it was my forever home, so I signed on the dotted line. Within two years, the interest rate was 18%, so I rented out my spare room for R800 a month. Soon after, the interest rate hit 20% and kept rising; I got a second job as a hotel receptionist and once again, I was okay. I also got a Sunday job as a sitter for show houses for various estate agents. It paid R150 for the day – that filled up my car for the week and paid for bread, milk and cat food. At one point I went into the bank with the house and car keys…

The barrel roof of the Good Hope Centre is just ahead of us. Michael is doing a super job navigating the Cape Town traffic in his folks’s pale blue VW combi. Michael was held back after Standard 9 so he’s had his driver’s licence for a year already. The combi is packed with our group of friends from Hermanus. Michael isn’t really a friend, but he wants to be one desperately, which is why he borrowed the combi for us to go to the Johnny Clegg concert. Michael perms his hair and wears eyeliner, which we find a bit disconcerting. It is 1989 so I suspect he’s trying to look like the lead singer from Depeche Mode. I, on the other hand, am dressed like Madonna. I am in ski…

Through my fertile years I was too afraid to create a child. The responsibility of motherhood seemed far too daunting. Babies were being born all around me, but I just could not take that step; I marvelled at how easily other women could. I will do it, I promised myself, when the time is right; when the man is perfect. When Mr Almost Perfect eventually showed up, I imagined (with some misgivings) that a pregnancy would soon follow. The fact that it didn’t should have sounded a warning bell. Maybe our biorhythms were out of sync, our charts misaligned, or our hearts just not in it, but the relationship didn’t survive and a baby fell off the agenda. Again. That momentous and irreversible decision to bring a child into the…

1. DUPONT UNDERGROUND This abandoned streetcar station features art installations that use light and sound with the acoustics of the tunnel. Go to www.dupontunderground.org to book a guided tour. 2. THE WHARF This trendy waterfront development has become the buzz of DC. It’s home to a string of restaurants, bars, boutiques and even a 6 000-seat music venue all alongside the Potomac River. 3. BREWMASTER’S CASTLE Grab some suds at this national landmark that has been making beers for more than 100 years. There’s also a monthly event called History and Hops where you can enjoy a beer tasting and a tour. 4. THE SPACE WINDOW This stained-glass masterpiece at the Washington National Cathedral depicts stars and orbiting planets. Also, look out for the Darth Vader gargoyle on the northwest…

Jennifer Aniston adds it to her morning smoothie ‘There’s a collagen peptide that I’ve been loving – I’ve been seeing a difference! My nails are stronger and there’s a healthier – how do you explain it – a glow… It’s sort of that working-from-the-inside-out thing.’ Kourtney Kardashian starts her day by mixing collagen into her first glass of water ‘I’ve been drinking collagen every morning for years, and it’s made such a difference in my body: I notice a glow in my skin, my hair is healthy and my nails are so much stronger. It also helps my body recover more quickly from my intense workouts by supporting my bones and joints.’ Bone broth is Halle Berry’s secret to staying youthful ‘You can make it; you can go to the…

‘I was a school librarian for six years but then I was told that the school couldn’t afford my services any longer,’ says Renshia Manuel. ‘I was desperate to find employment to feed my four children.’ Literally to put food on the table, Renshia began planting vegetables in her backyard. She remained unemployed for two years – until 2016, when she came across an initiative by the City of Cape Town, #YouthStartCT, that was on the lookout for sustainable business ideas and aimed at empowering underprivileged communities. That’s when Renshia developed the idea for GrowBox: ‘making urban agriculture available to all, right on their doorsteps’. ‘I wanted to help other families to start gardening for the table and help my community of Hanover Park in that way,’ she says. But…

The fitness tracker that inspires you to live a healthier, more active life, Fitbit’s Ionic Smart Watch promises even more features. It includes a GPS, an upgraded Purepulse heart rate monitor and is water-resistant to 50 metres so you can track your swims. The tracker also stores 300+ songs and connects to Bluetooth headphones. Now you can go for your run and not take anything else with you as you are able to listen to music and also use Fitbit Pay. TO ENTER, SMS the keyword FITBIT along with your full name, postal and/or email addresses to 37174. SMSes costs R1,50. Free SMSes don’t apply. CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2019. For rules, see page 121. Go to www.fitbit.com/eu/ionic for more info.…

■ Avoid aspirin, anti-inflammatories, omega-3s and high-dosage vitamin E supplements for 10 days before the procedure. These thin your blood and may result in increased bruising. ■ Similarly, avoid coffee and alcohol 24 hours before your procedure. ■ The injections cause trauma to the area, which can stimulate a fever blister. If you’re prone to them, treat your lips with cold sore cream for 10 days before your appointment. Your doctor can also prescribe an anti-viral that you should take for five days after the filler treatment. ■ Do not have any dental work in the four weeks before and after having fillers injected as that can release bacteria, which increases the risk of infection. ■ Avoid applying makeup to the area for 24 hours after the procedure. ■ Afterwards,…

CHEESY PUMPKIN AND ALMOND PASTA BAKE SERVES 6 Prep + cook time: 50 minutes • 1kg pumpkin, chopped coarsely • 500g spiral pasta • ½ cup (60g) ground almonds • 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped • ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped • ½ cup (40g) grated Parmesan • 1¼ cups (120g) coarsely grated cheddar • ½ cup (40g) flaked almonds WHITE SAUCE • 50g butter • 2 tbsp plain flour • 1 cup (250ml) milk • 300ml cream 1. Preheat the oven to 160°C/140°C fan. 2. Boil or steam the pumpkin for 10 minutes or until tender. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid; drain the pumpkin. 3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender; drain. 4. For the white…

WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING BY DELIA OWENS Kya is just five when she watches her mother, carrying a packed suitcase and wearing her fake alligator high-heeled shoes, walk out on her alcoholic husband, her four children and the shack they all live in. One by one the remaining children follow suit, except for Kya: too young to leave, she has to learn how to survive both the marsh and her father. When he doesn’t return from a fishing trip one day, she’s left entirely alone. She devises a plan to pick oysters and mussels to sell to a local man in order to buy a few provisions and gas for the small boat. Kya is feral and illiterate but has a passion for shells and feathers – and her beloved…

FIMO This high-quality German-manufactured modelling clay in can be kneaded and moulded into any shape you like, and it hardens in a 110°C oven in 30 minutes. Also included in the range is an assortment of tools and accessories. It’s great for amateur artists, DIY crafters and children, among others. CANDEREL Less sugar, fewer worries. Go your own sweet way with Canderel – it’s high in fibre, low in sodium, vegan-friendly, and there’s 0% added sugar. Available in three delicious flavours: The Original, 4 Seeds and Nuts and Seeds. VOGA ROSA This fresh, well-balanced and dry-yet-fruity rosé with elegant floral notes is an honest expression of Italy’s Delle Venezia region. Red currant and strawberry are the aromas that come through, with a subtle taste of pomegranate and melon. Voga Rosa…

Virgo 23 Aug – 22 Sept Don’t fret if relationships take centre stage but aren’t as good as they could be. It’s quite normal to take a dip emotionally; miscommunication is often the gremlin. Thankfully, your practicality and foresight are building blocks for realigning friendship and love. You are the hero in this narrative; you have the tools to fix just about anything. Libra 23 Sept – 22 Oct Harmonising the work-play-people fusion is the raison d’etre for your present headspace, and the timing is just right. With your desire for balance in all things, feel free to act as devil’s advocate when the proverbial sh*t hits the fan; if you can’t make the world see reason, who can? Be bold and beautiful – you’re stronger than you think. Scorpio…