Fairlady Nov/Dec 2023

I’m so glad summer is finally here… It felt like winter went on forever, didn’t it? For the first time in a long time, this year our family is planning an actual Christmas Day lunch with loads of friends and extended family, and we’re going the traditional route as far as food goes. Over the past few years we’ve got into a lazy (but lovely) habit of heading off to a fabulous local artisanal market as close to Christmas Day as we can, selecting little tastes of all the deliciousness on offer and coming home to enjoy that, rather than faffing over a huge meal. The reason we went rogue is because, as you’ve almost certainly discovered yourself (because you’re a woman at this time of year), there’s a design…

Write to flmag@fairlady.com – and remember to put the word ‘letters’ in the subject line. WINNING LETTER Vote of confidence I had not been aware of the cover price increase as I have a subscription (once a birthday present that I have since renewed several times) until I saw the thankyou note on the letters page in the previous issue. I assume that other people have commented on and possibly complained about the increase, and I just want to ask those readers to consider these points. A small cappuccino with almond milk at a local coffee shop cost me R37 yesterday, and I drank it in 5 minutes. An issue of FAIRLADY costs less than three of those coffees combined, and I will guarantee that most of us are buying…

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THE AFTER-AFTERPARTY One of my favourite shows from 2022 was The Afterparty, so I was thrilled to see it back for a second season. For those who aren’t familiar with this Apple TV+ whodunnit, each episode explores a different character’s account of one fateful evening, all told through the lens of popular film genres and unique visuals to match the storyteller’s perspective. Season 1 took us to the high-school reunion of Aniq (Sam Richardson) and Zoë (Zoe Chao), and in Season 2 a wedding is ruined when the groom is murdered – and every guest is a suspect. Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish) returns to help Aniq and Zoë solve the case by questioning family members, star-crossed lovers and business partners, and hearing each suspect’s retelling of the weekend, each with…

Sina Moyane Communications manager and Trek4Mandela project manager at Imbumba Foundation ‘My style varies! I can go from dressed up and super-girly to African attire to athleisure, but I do like simple, timeless, non-branded pieces. I tend to wear more subtle colours such as navy, black, white, stone and tan. I am not drawn to bright colours unless it’s an African print – then I can go all out!’ Sarina van Engelen Owner and creative director of NOAH House ‘I would describe my style as classic, with a focus on slow, sustainable fashion. I look for investment pieces (with eye-catching details) and I’ll combine them with more on-trend items.’ Lilli du Plessis Content creator and fashion designer ‘I like a blend of fun, feminine elements that vary from day to…

Sina Moyane ‘I steer more towards a classic, subtle look.’ Any silhouettes or prints that you’re drawn to? I like a tailored silhouette. If I’m wearing an oversized shirt, flowy skirt or pants, at least one of the other main items has to be fitted. I steer more towards a classic, subtle look. The only prints I like are that of African fabric. Do you follow any trends? I used to, but over time I have become more comfortable wearing simple, timeless pieces. Having said that, my mother is from Mozambique, so I have a lot of traditional fabric, which I’ve taken to tailors to have African outfits made. I wear them more often than before. So my style has gone from being trend-driven to either classic and tailored or…