Indholdsfortegnelse for November 2018 i Fairlady

I gave up smoking a million years ago, and every day I’m grateful and glad that I managed to do it. But even so, there’s something about it that I miss, and it’s got everything to do with what features ed Liesl Robertson describes in her excellent piece on page 44: it’s about gossip. When I first started working in magazines, for the first six months my desk was in the passage, which I thought was the height of glamour. Everyone smoked then, and everyone smoked at their desks. Which I was happily doing one day when I noticed that my rubbish bin was on fire. The vice-president of the company happened to be walking past and he chivalrously tried to stamp it out, getting his expensively shod foot caught…

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• Keep some things to yourself. If something is told to you in confidence, keep the secret – especially if the info is sensitive and disclosing it can have far-reaching consequences that you don’t want to be held responsible for. • Don’t enjoy it too much, or let it become your distinguishing trait. We all know that person who starts every story with: ‘Don’t tell anyone I told you this, but…’ ‘The town gossip is really someone whose style is a little off,’ says psychologist Sarah Wert. ‘We all gossip, but they are too blatant about it.’ • Choose the right topic. Gossip is a lot more interesting if you both know something about the subject; no one really cares about the vaguely interesting thing that happened to your sister’s colleague’s friend.…

1. BODY CORPORATE ‘It's the collective name given to the owners of the units and common property within a sectional title complex,’ explains Leigh. ‘As a member you have voting rights and are allowed to make yourself heard at AGMs and question trustees' decisions.’ 2. TRUSTEES ‘The trustees are mandated to manage the funds, enforce the rules and policies within the scheme and manage the common property,’ says Leigh. 'Any owner or non-owner may put their names forward for consideration as a trustee, but you must be nominated in writing by an owner in the scheme.’ Trustees are expected to act with fiduciary responsibility in the best interests of the body corporate. ‘No fiduciary responsibility or any other responsibility bestowed on a trustee can be contracted to another party, such…

We live in an era when everyone is glued to their digital devices, whether it’s for work, online shopping, mobile banking or social media. But technology, like most things that simplify our lives, comes with its own set of disadvantages. In this case, it puts you at risk of cybercrimes like data hacking or cyber fraud – which is why it has become ever more important to protect your hard-earned money. We keep our homes and cars safe by taking precautions and putting security systems in place; your device should be handled in the same way to protect all your personal information, as that can be used to access your accounts. This is why smart digital devices enable us to codify our passwords with fingerprints and intricate patterns. But while…

if the thought of actually having to bare some skin seems like a punishment rather than a joy, you’re in the right place. But as we all know, rule number one is, Don’t Panic! You’ve got this. Whether you’re talking face, body, hands or feet, the process is basically the same. And it’s this easy: 1 Get rid of all the tired old skin, and any unwanted hairy bits… 2 Nourish the heck out of the new skin underneath 3 Protect it properly from heat and sun and wind and things that go bump in the night. (for the best products here, look at our story on suncreams on page 80). YOUR BODY Of course, being an environmentally concerned citizen, you’ll also want to check that your exfoliator or scrub any…

STRACOTTO Beautiful slow-cooked beef ragù Serves 8 Total time: 4 hours A Tuscan family favourite: think the emotion of Bolognese on the familiarity scale, but with a whole new level of comfort. It’s inspired by Nonna Miriam from Panzano, and this simple cooking process gives you what she calls a ‘rich plate’ – she likened it to the moment you know you’ve got a winning hand in poker. To serve, it’s traditional to enjoy the rich sauce with freshly cooked tagliatelle as a primo, serving the rest of the sauce with the meat as a secondo, teamed with steamed greens, oozy polenta, mash or whatever you fancy! • 1kg piece of beef chuck, sinew removed • olive oil • 2 red onions • 2 carrots • 2 garlic cloves •…

Get a head start on your festive season celebrations! Join Food Editor Justine Kiggen for a festive food masterclass powered by Whirlpool’s innovative kitchen appliances. You’re guaranteed to get some great ideas for your family Christmas menu! Justine will show you how to whip up mouthwatering mains and desserts by using Whirlpool’s intuitive products that truly put the joy back into cooking. You’ll also get to enjoy your creations with a glass of bubbly in a beautiful, intimate setting. Join us as we show you how to cook, roast and bake your way to a festive feast! SPACE IS LIMITED, SO BOOK NOW! Email: Amina.Essop@media24.com or call (021) 408 3525 BOOKING INFO: WHEN: Saturday, 17 Nov 2018 WHERE: HealthyFood Studio, Sandton, Johannesburg TIME: 9.30am for 10am PRICE: R395 (includes a…

SAMSUNG S9+ ABOUT R18999 The most versatile of the phones tested, this device has a wealth of features like a fast processor, good battery life and an impressive camera. It has the both the finesse and the power to cope with anything you throw at it. DESIGN: It’s a slick-looking device, but we felt that the screen is a bit big and uncomfortable to use with one hand. SCREEN/PICTURE QUALITY: Gorilla Glass 5; the 6.2” screen with AMOLED display (front/ rear glass) packs in a 529ppi display density, which gives you bright, crisp images. CAMERA: Dual 12MP rear-facing cameras; records up to 4K video and up to 960fps; 8MP front camera; great in low light. SOUND: Dual stereo speakers provide great clarity and full-bodied sound without getting distorted at the…

THE BODYGUARD If things get stressful for me while watching TV, I always get up and make tea. And I made a LOT of tea while we watched this excellent six-part British series. Not to give it away, but: David Budd is a soldier back from duty in Afghanistan when he is assigned to protect the Minister of Home Affairs. Psychologically damaged by the war, it’s unclear whether he plans to protect her or kill her (she refuses to apologise for sending troops to Afghanistan). This is sharply written and brilliantly acted, and it manages to keep you guessing all the way through. LOTS of tea. ELIZABETH ARDEN SUNFLOWERS Summer, sun, sea, simplicity: something about this lovely light scent just makes me happy. WHERE D’YOU GO, BERNADETTE? BY MARIA SEMPEL…

OVER THE RAINBOW Everyone loves diamonds. Well, at least I know I do, even though I can’t exactly afford them at the moment. But what I can get, at a fraction of the price, is this gorgeous new scent from Cartier, inspired by the sparkle of a perfectly cut diamond. Cartier’s in-house perfumer Matilda Laurent wanted to bring to life the liveliness and intensity of a diamond, so she mimicked the seven colours of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet) in her choice of seven florals: tulip, honeysuckle, narcissus, ylang ylang, hyacinth, lily and violet. The result is elegantly seductive. The packaging is true to the brand: nothing dramatic but enough to make the intended statement – it’s about diamonds, and diamonds are exclusive! You’ll definitely…

• Ongoing low, flat mood; frequent crying • Extreme agitation or angry behaviour; acting out (sexually or in outbursts); or engaging in risky activities • Tiredness; loss of energy • Change in sleeping patterns • Change in eating patterns and weight • Speaking or moving unusually fast (racing thoughts) or slowly (struggling to concentrate) • Drop in academic or work performance • Loss of interest in friends, pastimes • Withdrawal • Feelings of worthlessness, failure, hopelessness or guilt • Escape into alcohol or drugs • Talking about death GET HELP If you or someone close to you has five or more of these signs, get professional help. Call SADAG: 0800 21 22 23 or visit www.sadag.org…

5: Brooke’s backhand Brooke strangled Stephanie Forrester, and she's slapped everyone from Taylor to Ashley Abbott. 4: Trying to split up Taylor and Ridge We’ve lost count of the times. When it comes to weddings to Ridge, though, Brooke has Taylor beat 7 to 2. 3: Kidnapping Brooke kidnapped her children and fled to Barbados. 2: Brothers (and fathers) aren’t off limits… Brooke's married Ridge’s father Eric, and brother, Thorne. 1: …Neither are sons-in-law! She's slept with two of her daughter Bridget’s husbands! She also slept with daughter Hope’s BF – by accident, this time; they were at a masquerade ball. (Who hasn’t made that mistake?!)…

CURL CHEMISTRY LIESL KATZEN Start-up cost: ‘I asked my dad for R5 000 and used some of my savings. I started the business with just under R10 000.’ Turnover: About R1 million a year. IN the coloured community, where sleek, pin-straight hair is considered the ideal, Liesl Katzen gets a lot of negative feedback on her naturally curly hair. ‘My gran always tells me that I should do something about my kroes hare,’ she says with a laugh. Tired of spending hours at the salon having her hair straightened, Liesl started Curl Chemistry as a way to embrace the natural texture of her hair. ‘I was basically looking for products to use on my own hair,’ she says. Liesl, who liked to whip up bath salts and soaps at home,…

Benefits of HRT ◗ Effective for symptoms like hot flushes and night sweats ◗ Reduces the risk of osteoporosis ◗ Reduces mood swings and irritability ◗ Can slow skin ageing ◗ Helps with insomnia ◗ Can relieve joint aches ◗ Helps prevent vaginal dryness Who should not use it? HRT may not be suitable for women who have a history of: ◗ High blood pressure ◗ Severe migraines ◗ Thrombosis or blood clots ◗ Stroke ◗ Heart disease ◗ Endometrial, ovarian or breast cancer WHY ALL THE FUSS ABOUT HRT? HRT is a treatment that functions by balancing the reproductive hormones. It’s important to consider the risks before beginning treatment, so speak to your doctor, who will take into account your medical history. Recent survey results showed that women were…

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On the plus side… • It’s often much more affordable. • The overall cost is lower than a freehold property as costs are shared among owners. • Security is a huge advantage: many complexes come with electric fencing, security guards and access control – perfect for those looking for a lock-up-and-go lifestyle. • Complex living provides a sense of community. Many bigger schemes have clubhouses, a swimming pool… And the downside… • You need to consider the other residents in the development. • You may need to obtain approval from the board of trustees and/or local authorities when wanting to do renovations or alterations to your unit. • The Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986 requires that all owners adhere to their scheme’s rules – or they may face penalties…

Say goodbye to spring with an intimate bubbly pairing brunch at Nitida wine farm in Durbanville. With summer around the corner, looking after your skin is a priority, and Croatia’s top-selling skincare brand, Nikel Cosmetics, is here to tell us about the benefits of their range, why it’s suited to our climate and the advantages of a good beauty routine. TV personality, model and Nikel brand ambassador Minki van der Westhuizen will chat about her Nikel skincare experience, and about how she balances her thriving career while being a mom of three – and still manages to look as glamorous as ever! Nikel’s skincare line contains primarily active plant ingredients, innovatively formulated with superior technology. With its luxurious texture, Nikel products contain only what your skin needs and wants! Du…

ANYTHING BUT BASIC Step it up with bright colours, textures and prints – give a neutral ensemble a bit of life with a touch of animal print. 1. Mustard Havana (R600) Sweet Peas Handmade 2. Asa (R990) Espadril 3. Tan/Ivory Wild Animal Print – Barcelona (R750) Sweet Peas Handmade SUMMER ESCAPADES If the summer holidays were a shoe, they’d be espadrilles! With so many variations, you can choose a style that’s both playful and chic. 4. Bow espadrilles (R610) Galago 5. Cauri (R990) Espadril 6. Alma (R1150) Espadril 7. Aro (R990) Espadril TOE THE LINE Ring-toe sandals are surprisingly flattering on most feet and more sophisticated than your usual slides. 8. Simone (R1 200) House of Cinnamon 9. Oba (R1 200) House of Cinnamon 10. Moja (R699) Uzuri #TRENDING Mules…

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE TO STICK TO THE GRAPE… Cannabis was legalised for personal use in SA in September this year, but in some states in the US it’s been legal for some time. That’s why their Rebel Coast Winery is already working on a Sauvignon Blanc containing THC, the primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis (they remove the alcohol content of the wine and replace it with 20mg of THC). ‘After one glass you won’t be thinking your couch is a hippo with short legs or anything,’ their site reads. ‘… but it will put most people in a great place.’ Hmmm… And, they say, it won’t give you a hangover! Take five! Beaumont New Baby 2016 (R335) is a baby that’s beautiful to everyone, not just…

FIRST, WE MAKE THE BEAST BEAUTIFUL BY SARAH WILSON Aussie Sarah Wilson is best known for her I Quit Sugar website and cookbooks, but while she was successfully persuading Australians to eat better she was also very open about her own ongoing battle with debilitating anxiety. She has now left IQS to focus on helping others who suffer too. ‘Anxiety is a very lonely condition, but I feel like there’s a yearning out there to connect over it,’ she says, and that’s what this book is about. It isn’t an easy read (while writing it, she attempted suicide twice) but it has had an enormously positive response. There’s a Chinese belief that in order to defeat a beast, you first need to make it beautiful, and Sarah does this with…

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Scorpio 23 Oct – 21 Nov Old habits die hard. In fact, they put up such a fight that it’s often easier to give up. But you know the drill – capitulating is not an option; you’ve come too far to forego the finer things for well-trodden weaknesses. Give yourself a sprinkling of pep talks throughout the day, whether you believe in them or not. The more you do, the better you get at it, and the rest is a doddle. Sagittarius 22 Nov – 21 Dec It’s not the weather getting under your collar – any irritation is a temporary mind glitch and should be ignored until it backs off. Playing psychological games with yourself is an energy sap, so watching negative feelings ebb and flow without jumping in…

WINNING LETTER A sight for sore eyes Being severely visually impaired, I haven’t read a magazine for years. I usually pick one up in a waiting room, flip through and choose the most colourful page without black and white lines on it, bring it close to my face and try to make out the shapes. Then I swish towards the back in the hope of finding a large-print Sudoku to keep my brain amused for a few minutes in my blurry world. Then in June my husband bought me a copy of FAIRLADY; I’d recently downloaded a ‘scan and read’ app (KNFB Reader) on my iPhone and thought this would be a nice way to try it out. I read the mag from cover to cover – from adverts to…

Q: My husband can’t remember having had his wisdom teeth removed. Is it possible that he was evolved enough not to produce them (which is what he chooses to believe)? A: If you were hoping to prove your husband wrong, I have some bad news… We are born with all the teeth we will ever grow, situated above or below the jaw, waiting to grow in. As we grow, our 20 milk teeth are replaced with 32 permanent teeth; the last to develop are our three sets of back teeth (molars). In prehistoric days, before we cooked meat and were able to cut veggies into chewable pieces, we had small brains and big jaws to grind and chew. Nowadays we need only two sets of molars, and if the last…

1. The use of HRT is thought to be safe for up to five years. After this, its use should be reviewed annually by your GP. 2. It shouldn’t be used if you are, or may become, pregnant. 3. The risk of stroke or blood clotting problems is not believed to be high for women aged 50 to 59. 4. One fear about HRT is that it will cause women to gain weight. Women do gain weight around menopause, but research has shown this is not necessarily due to HRT. 5. The current recommendations for HRT include short-term use (five years or less), and at the lowest possible dose to control symptoms.…

Chicken tips • Bring the chicken to room temperature before roasting. If it is fridge-cold, it may require a slightly longer cooking time. • Thaw frozen raw chicken in the fridge overnight – not on the kitchen bench or in the sink. Once thawed, roast within 24 hours. • Use poultry shears or sharp kitchen scissors to cut raw or roasted chicken easily and safely. • To achieve a deliciously crispy skin, make sure the surface of the skin is dried thoroughly. Basting the bird with the pan juices during roasting also helps to brown the skin and keeps the chicken moist. • As a general guide, a 1.6kg whole chicken will take 1 hour and 20 minutes to cook in an oven preheated to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Chicken that…

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