Indholdsfortegnelse for September 2016 i Fairlady

Spring! I love winter. But when that warm breeze starts blowing and the evenings start getting longer, I feel the need to head out into the boondocks to see the flowers. Some top flower-spotting spots: Magoebaskloof for aloes, the West Coast for Namaqualand daisies, the Natal Midlands for cosmos… see you out there! Crayon Elyse... ...(not her real name) who makes me laugh. She creates covers for the entirely fake ANXIETY magazine and posts them on Twitter (@crayonelyse) – and they’re so funny. Some of my favourite coverlines are: ‘Ask WebMD: this season’s hottest new symptoms’; ‘Imposter syndrome: the one problem you don’t have’; ‘33 people who are younger than you’; and the special birthday edition, which just says ‘DEATH’. Crayon Elyse is well worth following! www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/anxiety-the-magazine_uk Filorga Hand-Absolute Amazing…

Catholic nun Sister Constance O’Brien ‘As a teenager in the 1970s under apartheid, I was looking to make sense of what was going on. At Schoenstatt I discovered a covenant spirituality that led me to enter the community in the early 1980s. Schoenstatt Sisters is a papal secular institute of consecrated women who try to live their lives according to evangelical counsels. Our purpose is to contribute to spiritual renewal, with a focus on enriching families and contributing to the dignity of women and girls. We view Mary, the mother of Jesus, as an ideal of womanhood. We wear habits, but also have the option to wear ordinary clothes. Presently, I lecture/ train in social work and social development at UCT. I don’t believe in a dichotomy between faith and…

“I didn’t meet him and think, I’ve met the man I’m going to marry. I was like: ‘He’s cute. I’ll sleep with him, because I’m 18 and in college.’ ” Elizabeth Banks has no illusions about Hollywood. ‘I remember screen-testing to play Mary Jane Watson in Spiderman opposite Tobey Maguire, and they didn’t cast me because I was too old,’ the actress says. ‘I was literally told, “You are too old.” I was 26 at the time, nearly the same age as Tobey, by the way, but they went with someone 10 years younger.’ She shrugs. She’ll be 42 next birthday, and despite the weirdness of the world she operates in, she’s having a good time. Having graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in communications, Elizabeth went…

“ Even though the online channel has been live for only nine months, it has had more than 100 000 views, with its most-viewed video exceeding 35 000 views.” Moyin has always wanted to start her own business. ‘My mom and dad both have their own businesses, and as a child I used to make sherbet in little straws and sell them at primary school with one of my really good friends – my “business partner”,’ she says. ‘Since then I’ve thought of so many business ideas, but I guess this is the one that stuck and the one I’ve believed in enough to go all-in on.’ Moyin’s love of the entertainment industry inspired her to launch The A1, an online channel that provides video content that informs and inspires…

Q: I have very low levels of vitamin D. My doctor has given me calciferol but I’ve read that there are different types, and that they are of different quality. Which kind should I be taking? And what do I do if it turns out that my doctor has prescribed the inferior one? A: Vitamin D increasingly has been linked to protection against fractures, chronic pain, cancer and heart disease. If you have low vitamin D levels, you’re not alone. In America (which has as much variation in climate as South Africa) more than 66% of white people and 95% of black people are estimated to have a mild to moderate deficiency. This is because most of the food groups we get vitamin D from, such as vegetables,…

As the pioneer of oil-infused hair products, Moroccanoil has become the go-to for fashion and beauty insiders, and their Smoothing Collection ticks all the boxes, taming even the most rebellious, unruly hair for a smooth, frizz-free look. Smoothing Shampoo with AminoRenew™ restores and strengthens your hair’s natural keratin structure. Used in tandem with Smoothing Conditioner, which is rich in argan butter and oil, it smooths hair for up to 72 hours! Smoothing Lotion provides medium hold and effortless styling and definition, while also resisting humidity. Infused with Vitamin E and essential fatty acids, it leaves hair touchably soft. The Smoothing Mask deeply hydrates, for improved elasticity. Specially formulated for unmanageable hair, Blow-dry Concentrate increases softness and shine. Exclusively available at fine salons. www.moroccanoil.com THE HAMPER INCLUDES: • SMOOTHING…

Pork is a deliciously moist and nutritious meat – rich in vitamins and minerals and a cost-effective source of protein too. The fat in pork chops also create a great sizzle on the braai. Try these dishes out for size: CARIBBEAN-STYLE PORK STEAKS Serves 4 PREP TIME: 30 minutes, plus cooking time For the marinade • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice • 3 tbsp honey • 1 tsp dried thyme • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 1 tsp ground cinnamon, • ½ tsp ground nutmeg • 2 tsp paprika • 1 tsp salt • ½ tsp white pepper • 4 thick-cut pork loin steaks For the salsa • 2 fresh tomatoes, diced • ½ ripe pineapple, peeled and diced • 1 red pepper, seeded and diced • 1 spring…

DEVILLED EGGS Boil 8 eggs in boiling water for 5-6 minutes. Cool, then peel and halve the eggs. Scoop out the yolks and add to ½ cup mayonnaise. Toss in 2 tbsp finely chopped chives. Season with salt and white pepper. Spoon the yolk mixture into a piping bag, pipe into the egg whites and arrange on a serving plate. Garnish with flatleaf parsley and serve. SPICY CHICKEN BURGERS WITH JALAPEÑO MAYO Deseed and chop 3 pickled jalapeño chillies. Combine with 1 cup mayonnaise, a pinch of sugar, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp dried oregano and 1 small clove crushed garlic. Season to taste. Grill or fry 4 store-bought crumbed chicken burgers and pop them onto the bases of fresh burger buns. Top with with crisp salad leaves, sliced…

EARLY ONE SUNDAY MORNING I DECIDED TO STEP OUT AND FIND SOUTH AFRICA BY LUKE ALFRED In doing so, the veteran journalist stumbled upon fascinating places, characters and stories abundant in this country. An offbeat take on our past, present and future. HITLER, VERWOERD, MANDELA AND ME BY MARIANNE THAMM A complex, hilarious account of a woman’s relationship with her German father in particular. It tells of ghosts from the past, and is a story of belonging, loss and love. CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2016…

“My experience of the brain mapping process was uncanny. Penny identified periods in my life when I had experienced trauma and described how I’d reacted to them.” Penny Park-Ross was tired. In 2003, her then-husband, Rory, and both of her daughters had been sick with glandular fever (a condition that arises after infection with the Epstein-Barr virus). Glandular fever makes every day an uphill slog; but it usually passes within weeks or, at worst, a couple of months. But by 2006, Rory and one of their daughters were still experiencing insomnia, body pain, ongoing infections and skin problems, and difficulty with focus and concentration. Exhausted, Penny and Rory heard from friends in the UK about brainwave optimisation (then only available in the US), which was rumoured to be effective in…

“ This is what’s missing – this is what I want to do!” ‘I woke up one morning and they were all over the news in the US,’ says model and entrepreneur, Mala Bryan. ‘There was a huge natural hair movement going on – it was just before America’s Black History Month; Malaville pretty much launched itself in that sense, which was great!’ ‘They’ refers to Maisha, Malina, Mala and Mhina, the first dolls from Malaville – the world Mala created for them. They’re ‘glamour’ dolls, like Barbie, except these figurines are crafted in darker skin tones, with curly and kinky hair. ‘People would say, “She looks like she’s from Kenya!” or “She looks like she’s from Uganda!” Mala (34) says. ‘I knew I wouldn’t be able to create a…

Sarah Collins, WONDERBAG SHE WINS: R50 000 cash A mentorship session with one of our judges R3 000 fashion voucher from Queenspark An online course worth R12 500 from GetSmarter A Sony Xperia Z5 phone and Sony tablet Bamboo Revolution watch Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey hamper worth R7 880 The FAIRLADY Woman Of The Future title is awarded to an entrepreneur whose business has survived the first three years, which research indicates is critical for future success. Moyin Oloruntoba, THE A1 SHE WINS: R20 000 cash A mentorship session with one of our judges R3 000 fashion voucher from Queenspark An online course worth R12 500 from GetSmarter A Sony Xperia M5 phone and Sony tablet Bamboo Revolution watch Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey hamper worth R7 880 This award goes…

“The thyroid is one of the most sensitive parts of that system – they call it the canary in the coal mine – so it’s the first thing to go wonky. But that doesn’t mean you are necessarily looking at a thyroid problem.” You go to bed tired, wake up tired. You struggle to cope with the pace of day-to-day life, maybe feel a little low. When you hop on the scale, the needle has usually inched upwards. And even if you try to watch what you eat, you just can’t shake those extra kilos. All perfectly understandable side effects of a busy lifestyle – juggling a stressful job with running a home and caring for your kids – and simply getting older, right? Maybe. Maybe not. Put your fingers…

We can’t resist a spring scent – can you?! Look out for these notes: Italian freesia and orange in Crabtree & Evelyn’s Florentine Freesia Flower Water, grapefruit blossom and jasmine in Jimmy Choo’s Illicit Flower; and ylangylang in Chanel No. 5 L’Eau. Crabtree & Evelyn’s Summer Hill has white flowers and woody notes, Issey Miyake’s L’Eau D’Issey Pure Eau radiates light peony, rose water and cyclamen, and Repetto Eau Florale – a dominant rose.…

Michael Kors Wonderlust, R1225 for 50ml Italian bergamot is followed by invigorating pink pepper refined by almond milk. Base notes are a blend of sandalwood Sri Lanka and benzoin Siam. Before bedtime, dissolve makeup with Estée Lauder Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Balm, R795 Massage onto dry skin and rinse with warm water. Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Luminous Liquid Foundation in Amber 148, R870 illuminates for translucent coverage and a dewy finish. Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Eau De Parfum R2450 for 50ml combines spicy cardamom, pink pepper and pistachio with a luxurious floral twist. Christian Dior La Colle Noire, R4150 for 250ml is a heady, floral scent with notes of white musk, amber, spices and rose de mai. La Solution 10 De Chanel Sensitive Skin Cream, R1330 has 10 ingredients only,…

THE GREAT SOUTH AFRICAN COOKBOOK PUBLISHED BY QUIVERTREE The Great South African Cookbook is a compilation of inspiration from ‘cooks, chefs, bakers, farmers, foragers and food heroes’, says the cover – to which I’d add gardeners, winemakers and social activists. It’s a friendly, generous round-up of the foodie who’s who; beautifully photographed and totally yummy. You fell in love with Siphokazi during MasterChef SA? Here she is. A fan of Maria’s Greek Café and Restaurant? Here’s founder Vonni Romano, with her chicken giouvetsi recipe. Ever wondered about the green fingers behind Babylonstoren’s veggie garden? Meet Liesl van der Walt. Recipes range from twists on the basics – macaroni cheese (food blogger Errieda du Toit) and roast butternut soup (the iconic Ina Paarman) – to the complex and exotic grilled sustainable…

“An egg is always an adventure; the next one may be different.” OSCAR WILDE FRENCH TOAST WITH GOLDEN SYRUP AND BERRIES Serves 4 PREP TIME: 15 minutes • 4 eggs, beaten • ¼ cup cream or full cream milk • ½ tsp vanilla extract • pinch of salt • 1 loaf soft white bread (we used a kitka loaf), thickly sliced into 12 slices • 50g butter for frying For serving • 100g fresh berries • 20g white chocolate, grated • 40g shelled pistachio nuts, chopped • golden syrup (we used Lyle’s) 1. Beat together the eggs, cream, vanilla and salt. 2. Dip slices of the bread into the mixture, allowing the mixture to soak into the bread for a few seconds. 3. Melt a generous knob of butter in…

The thing about September is, you get all geared up for spring, and then suddenly – nothing happens. The days are still short and mean, you’re still staggering out of bed into a dark chilly morning and you start to wonder if summer was ever anything more than a false memory. But who cares if the grass hasn’t yet riz or the roses yet bloomed when you can stay inside with Ella Fitzgerald’s ‘Summertime’ on repeat and a glass of springtime in your hand? This month we’re all about the florals: on the labels, in the names, the contents, the bouquet – spring starts right here. We’ve picked a six-bloom bouquet for you: DeMorgenzon Chenin Blanc 2016 This is such a beautiful wine – all white flowers, apricot, honey and…

This month LOVES! THE GLORIOUS HERESIES BY LISA McINERNEY (John Murray) Set in a post-Celtic Tiger Ireland, five more-or-less broken characters are drawn together when Maureen bashes an intruder over the head with a Holy Rock (the author clearly has issues with the Irish Catholic Church). When she realises she’s killed him, Maureen calls her son, Jimmy Phelan, for help. Raised by Maureen’s parents because he was illegitimate, Jimmy is a gangster who has only recently reconnected with his mother. Not wanting to sully his own hands, Jimmy asks Tony, a drunk, to get rid of the body. Tony is not much of a gangster – unlike Ryan, his lovely but increasingly wayward 15-year-old son. But the problems really start for all of them when Georgie, a prostitute (of course),…

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Rochas encapsulates sophistication, femininity and exceptional heritage. Eau de Rochas was the first eau de cologne for women – experience notes of freshly cut flowers (jasmine, narcissus and rose) amid an infusion of citrus fruit and verbena, leaving a radiant trail. Madame Rochas embodies eternal femininity; it’s a tribute to elegance, with delicate top notes of neroli and aldehyde and a middle note composed of white flowers. These signature scents speak a universal language to all women. Exclusive to Dis-Chem stores from 15 September 2016 WRITE TO letters@fairlady.com…

FNB knows that when it comes to work-life balance, a one-size-fits-all approach won’t work. Chanel Kempff, Client Value Propositions Head for FNB Fiduciary, says: ‘Your financial plan should be tailored to meet your specific needs. At FNB Fiduciary, we specialise in helping clients structure their financial affairs in the most efficient way to ultimately manage their legacy better.’ Chanel understands what it’s like to juggle a career and family; she insists that you cannot be good at your job if that’s the only thing you do. After-hours, she is a wife and stepmom, a social media addict, a Kaizer Chiefs supporter, a yogi – and she has a Black Belt in karate. So she is all about banking and financial planning made easy and hassle-free for people with lives as…

What is brain training? We monitor your brain waves and give them back to you as sound, in order to regulate and calm the brain. Aren’t we using our brains at full capacity anyway? I’d say yes, but most of us don’t know how to use our brains generally… Have you heard of anyone saying they need to go exercise their brain? It’s non-intuitive to think about exercising the brain, because you have to relax it. Have you ever seen a superathlete jumping around all hyped up? No, they walk onto court or field exceedingly relaxed. That’s how they conserve energy and focus. How is brainwave optimisation different from biofeedback or meditation? Biofeedback is a way to control the brain because of a need – for example it can tell…

“Arriving late at work would give things away, hinting at the secret I won’t share.” I compliment the staff on their new modernised, grey and white décor. The team here all know me; greet me like an old friend. They are used to scheduling me in the 7am slot, the earliest of the day. The pressure of having to get to the clinic and then navigate through peak hour traffic to get to work on time heightens my stress. Arriving late at work would give things away, hinting at the secret I won’t share. It’s a journey I have made daily, lasting anything between three days and six weeks each cycle. I have had to take a day’s leave from work when the procedure I need can’t fit into this…

“ Restoring the dignity of women across the globe and enhancing their ability to” feed their families and earn more money, is by far my biggest success. Sarah was born into an entrepreneurial family. ‘My first business was selling carrots and guavas at the end of our road,’ she says with a laugh. ‘Both my parents have always had their own businesses. Dad taught us not to say “no”, but to make a plan.’ Her plan fed right into her passion: to make a difference in people’s lives on a basic level daily. ‘Three billion women around the world still cook over an open fire each day,’ Sarah explains. ‘Finding firewood for cooking takes a huge amount of rural women’s time, and gathering it is very dangerous. The cooking fires…

HIT THE ROAD Training gear often comes with lots of nifty hidden pockets and zips for your keys or gym card. We love these thumbholes that help your hands stay warm when you’re out for a run! STRETCH IT OUT If your gym routine involves a lot of stretching, pick pieces that stretch with your every move. You don’t want to feel restricted. BACK DAY The one part of the body most of us are comfortable showing off is our back, right? There are some great options that do just that in all the right ways. KEEPING TRACK If you do prefer track pants and a loose top, make sure the pants taper towards your ankle, and go for a T-shirt in a breathable fabric that wicks away perspiration. BUST…

September is Heart Month, so add a heart-healthy dimension to your everyday cooking with Flora. Endorsed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa, Flora is made using a blend of sunflower, linseed and canola seed oils that naturally contain Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fats, which research has shown are good for the heart. Why not try this delicious easy recipe for seeded flatbreads with seed-encrusted chicken and a fresh salsa – it’s a gorgeously hearty meal for the whole family. SEEDED FLATBREADS WITH SPICY 3-SEEDED CHICKEN Serves 4 PREP TIME: 1 hour plus frying time FOR THE SEEDED FLATBREADS • 3 cups wholewheat flour • 2 tsp instant yeast • 1 tsp salt • 2 tbsp each canola, sunflower and linseeds • 3 tbsp Flora • 1½…

DIY yoghurt lollies We love these refreshing fruity treats for summer, and they’re so easy to make! Pierce the top of a single-serving yoghurt pot (right in the centre), and insert a popsicle stick. Put it in the freezer overnight and voila! – a homemade frozen yogurt popsicle. Herb bouquet Keep picked herbs fresh for longer by trimming the stems and popping them into a glass of water as you would a posy of flowers. Put a plastic sandwich bag over the top and store in the fridge. Top tips Ginger ninja A tip from the chefs: use a teaspoon to peel your knob of ginger. The spoon’s edge gets into all the little crevices and bumps, taking the skin off easily. Running hot and cold Before you start the…

BAKING WITH JACKIE CAMERON BY JACKIE CAMERON Jackie Cameron is all about paying tribute to family recipes by adding her own twist. Look forward to creating a dish that’s reassuringly familiar yet intriguingly different and, of course, utterly delectable. DEAD TO ME BY LESLEY PEARSE It is spring 1935. Verity and Ruby meet by chance on Hampstead Heath. Verity is well-mannered and wealthy. Ruby is grubby, and steals in order to survive. There is an instant affinity between them, but can it survive a terrible betrayal? THE KEPT WOMAN BY KARIN SLAUGHTER The body of an ex-cop is discovered in an empty warehouse belonging to Atlanta’s most politically-connected athlete. From the moment Special Agent Will Trent walks in, he knows this could be the most devastating case of his career.…

Virgo 23 Aug – 22 Sept There are two partial eclipses this month, throwing your emotions off balance. Not to worry. The eclipse on the 1st is simply asking for another look at your self-image. Remind yourself that you’re magnificent enough to deal with whatever’s thrown at you. By the second eclipse, (16th ) you’ll already know what changes are needed in your love life. If you’re happy, make it better. If not, move on. If you’re willing to change, the universe will show you how. Libra 23 Sept – 22 Oct Love is pulling your strings and turning you into something of a nutcase. So take note. Invitations are endless. Wedding bells are chiming in the distance – though glitches could temporarily throw you after the 16th . Lovers…