Fairlady December 2017

If it’s the Christmas holidays, it must be camping. Over the years it’s turned into a tradition for us – together with a bunch of family and friends (so close they’re basically indistinguishable from family), we always spend some time on the banks of a beautiful black river in the middle of an indigenous yellowwood forest, and it’s fantastic. But it’s also quite hard work. My husband, who is of the view that there is nothing more relaxing than heading out into the boondocks with a sleeping bag and his Venter trailer, of which he is very fond, has never been able to understand how I can think that. And, until I read the illuminating interview with Jackie Burger on page 32, I never really understood how he could possibly…

1 L’OCCITANE’S ULTIMATE PAMPERING COLLECTION Not only because the products are gorgeous, but also because for every collection sold, R50 is donated to improving access to quality eye surgery in under-served communities. It’s a cause close to my heart. 2 THE #METOO CAMPAIGN Within days of actor Alyssa Milano suggesting that anyone who’d been sexually harassed or assaulted use #MeToo as their status, millions did just that. Alyssa did it to show that the problem goes way beyond Harvey Weinstein. Now, for the first time, action is being taken against those men. Could this be an actual sea change in what we as a society accept and expect? We hope so. 3 LE CREUSET SORBET COLLECTION RAMEKINS I love the new colours, and the…

WINNING LETTER Food for thought I picked up the latest FAIRLADY (October 2017) because of Emilia Clarke. (I should confess I’m a bit of a Thrones fan.) And once I got into it, I truly enjoyed the issue, especially ‘The Upside of Average’ – it GoT me thinking… hehe, see what I did there?) I completely agree that the word ‘mediocre’ is perhaps problematic, but its essence speaks to me. I truly believe that to be extreme in anything is bad, and for a happy life one needs balance. Yes, in my mind, diet and chocolate can and should live in the same sentence. I’m not saying it will be easy, but it should be a possibility, right? What’s wrong with being average? And are we really doing ourselves any…

Chloé Love Story is a continuation of a tale told through magical scents: the story of a woman who dares to step into love freely and confidently. Fresh and floral mingles with dew, and the poetry of the connection evokes an alluring sensuality. Chloé Love Story comes in a glass jewel, a lucky charm that the Chloé woman always carries with her. YOUR HAMPER INCLUDES: Chloé Eau de Parfum 75ml and Chloé Love Story Eau de Parfum 50ml…

JENNY MORRIS, CELEBRITY CHEF AND RADIO PERSONALITY ‘Watching people enjoy my food!’ says Jenny Morris, aka the Giggling Gourmet. She believes that food should be properly touched – even stroked and caressed – to be completely enjoyed. What really gives her pleasure is to watch people eat her food with their fingers. ‘Somehow, that’s the biggest reward!’ ELANA AFRIKA-BREDENKAMP, TV AND RADIO PRESENTER ‘Singing,’ says Elana. She loves to sing, but very few people know about this passion of hers. As a child Elana hated being forced to sing and play the piano in church, but as she grew up she realised how good it was for her soul. Not only that, but it also helps her to articulate better. At home, she sings to her children. ‘It makes mundane…

‘I would have struggled to achieve what I have without the internet. In business, having an online presence is essential.’ MISS H JEWELLERY DESIGN Owner: Hildegard Benninghoff Startup costs: My initial startup costs were around R35 000. I spent this on tools and equipment, raw materials, business branding and boxes, product photo shoots and my website. I saved up most of this money while still at my previous job. I am very lucky to have a home-based studio, so I don’t have studio rent as an added expense at this stage. Turnover: It varies from month to month, with each month better than the last. Last month I sold about 70 pieces of jewellery. Website: misshjewellerydesign.com To Hildegard, a look only really works when there’s a lot of jewellery…