Innehållsförteckning för May 2015 från Fairlady

Before I finally gave up on writing the Mills&Boon that was going to make me rich, I hit a huge snag in the plot. Assuming Nick and Sophie were completely crazy about each other, what would stop them from just getting on with the happily ever after bit of the story? (I apologise for the boring names. They should obviously have been called South and Marlowe, or perhaps Breaker and Kale, according to the list of Hottest Names 2015. No wonder they were so difficult to deal with…). Anyway – the issue for me was to create an impediment that stood in the way of their uncontrollable passion. And it was surprisingly difficult to do that in a world with Tinder and Growlr in it. As Liesl Robertson writes in…

The idea hit me that when we harvest kidneys for transplants, we should also harvest the penis for a penile transplant. So in 2010, I started on a pilot study which took one and a half years to be passed by the Stellenbosch University ethics committee. I’m sure they thought I was crazy, but they did pass it – with strict guidelines. I had to meet with community leaders and do cadaver studies, which helped tremendously. I interrupted the study for a year to improve my research skills. So I did a masters in clinical epidemiology, which focuses on different research methods. That’s where I learnt the technique of depth interviewing – extracting information from patients that they might have forgotten. This project is not about me. It’s about the…

Linda Soga Mateza A professional in the investment management industry Is there anything about racism that has not already been said? In South Africa, race is always with us. The laws of apartheid may be gone, but the effects of the system linger in our collective psyche, in power structures, and in how we relate. We continue to deal with deep-seated, complex assumptions about ourselves and other race groups. As black professionals working in corporate environments, my peers and I do not experience overt racism. I have never heard the k-word or other derogatory terms used in the office, nor have I ever been told that certain jobs or opportunities are reserved for white people. We do not experience apartheid-era racism. What we experience is far more subtle, but no…

when last did you see the hero in a movie back down from a fight? Imagine James Bond abandoning his mission, or Lady Grantham backing off from a confrontation – it just doesn’t happen. And that’s because deep down, we believe that quitting is synonymous with failure – a sign of weakness and inability. But what if throwing in the towel would actually leave you feeling more fulfilled? What if you would feel more secure giving up your solo business and returning to corporate life because security matters more to you than independence? What if parting from your best friend would actually make you happier? And perhaps most importantly, how do you know when to walk away? ‘Some people equate quitting with failure. But this is an extreme, all-or-nothing view,’…

BUTTON DOWN A three-quarter length camel coat is an all-time classic. We love this practical, overcoat-inspired one – button it all the way and pair with lace-up boots. Who cares about the weather report; you’re covered! WRAPPED UP If you’re a fur fan, make sure it’s faux fluff! Other finishing touches like leather, metal and shearling keep coats interesting. IT’S A COVER UP! Puffy parkas offer fashionable protection in a downpour and will actually keep you warm and on trend. They can make you look larger than you are, though, so go for one size smaller, if possible. RAIN CHECK Looking a bit bundled up in all your winter woollies? Stay warm without looking frumpy – it’s all about clever layering. Think knit tops, soft gilets and chunky cable knits,…

A traditional smokey eye can be a bit much for daytime, so tone it down with soft taupe eyeshadow for a perfect office look. To ensure it all stays put, start by priming the eye area with an eyeshadow primer. Apply a base shadow from the crease to the brow. Add soft golden brown through the crease and taupe over the entire lid to intensify the colour. For evening, line the top lash line with a brown liquid liner and add brown mascara. Neutral shades like taupe and fawn can really make your eye colour pop. Don’t shy away from shimmery pigments – they’re easy to blend and offer lovely accents.…

Brioche french toast with blueberry sugar Serves 4 1 tsp cinnamon, ground 2 eggs beaten 4–6 mini brioche, sliced horizontally Butter for frying FOR THE TOPPING 125g fresh blueberries 100g granulated sugar 1 cup cream whipped 1. In a bowl, whisk together the cinnamon and eggs. Heat a little butter in a frying pan. Dip the sliced brioche into the egg, coating well on each side. Place in the hot pan and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove from pan and keep warm. Repeat with all the remaining slices. 2. Place 1 tbsp fresh blueberries and sugar in a blender and blitz to combine. Set aside. 3. To assemble: Top each toast with a little whipped cream, top cream with fresh blueberries and sprinkle over…

ROSE WATER WHITE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES MAKES 20 Main ingredient Nielsen-Massey Rose Water R179 (118ml) from speciality stores ¼ cup cream 1 tbsp rose water 300g white chocolate 1. Place the cream and rose water in a small saucepan and bring to the boil. 2. Remove from heat, add half of the chocolate and stir until melted and the mixture is silky and smooth. Pour into a small container and chill until set. 3. Roll teaspoonfuls of the chocolate mixture into bite-size balls and insert a toothpick into each one, then freeze until hardened. 4. Melt the remaining chocolate and beat until slightly cooled. Coat each truffle with melted chocolate and insert the other end of the toothpicks into a potato or a piece of polystyrene for the chocolate to harden.…

Some Here Among Us By Peter Walker (Bloomsbury) There’s something about Morgan Tawhai. Despite being a student, he is not out to impress anyone. An intellectual and deep thinker, he can quote Shakespeare, Laurence Sterne, The Iliad and Bob Dylan in a heartbeat. He’s a bit of loner but at the same time has a strange magnetism. People either hate him or are intrigued by him. Fellow students Race, Candy, Chadwick and FitzGerald belong to the latter group. The novel opens in 1967 Wellington, New Zealand, amid fears that more troops will be sent to fight in the Vietnam War. The group takes part in an anti-war protest where Morgan wields a sign that reads, ‘All you need is love.’ Forty years later, Race is watching his own son Toby…

Egg day, every day A complete protein is a single source of the right proportions of the nine amino acids our bodies need to function effectively. And an egg does the trick. It’s also a good source of vitamin A and several B vitamins like folic acid and biotin – and plenty of choline, which, if lacking in your diet, results in liver and muscle dysfunction. The vitamins are all found in the yolk. If you’re worried about your heart, a meta-analysis in the British Medical Journal found that if you eat up to an egg a day there is no association with increased risk of coronary heart disease or stroke. If you’re at risk of diabetes, though, it may be wise to limit the number of eggs you eat…

trend TO TRY Dark walls White walls are often lauded for their airiness and their ability to expand a space, but dark, dramatic shades work their own type of magic. TO GET IT RIGHT, STICK TO THESE SIMPLE RULES: 1. Choose a space with lots of natural light. Painting an already dim room a dark colour is a sure way to make it seem gloomy. 2. Prep the walls! Dark colours draw attention to the texture of the wall, and, as with applying lippy to chapped lips, this might just make it look worse. So make sure you start with a flawless base. 3. Buy the right paint. A glossy finish works well in high-traffic rooms like kitchens, but remember, the glossier your paint finish, the less forgiving it is…

JABRA MOVE About R1 499 Design and build quality: Trendy, sturdy design with subtly stylish matte finish. Well constructed but quite heavy compared to some other models. Comfort and fit: Adjustable headband fits comfortably; ear pads quite small and not snug around the ear – uncomfortable for long periods. Ease of use: Automatic pairing mode complicated. A pre-recorded voice gives directions – great at first, irritating after. Wireless range: 10m Sound quality (frequency response): Impressive sound quality for the price; extended low frequency response produces clear, warm sound that is subtle and enjoyable to listen to. Excellent bass reproduction with great dynamics and sub bass frequencies. Isolation/noise cancellation: Effective isolation. Noise cancellation is not one of the features, but with isolation this good, outside noise should not be too much…

TAURUS 20 APRIL – 20 MAY You’re hurtling about in all directions, trying in vain to use up the extra energy supplies you’ve suddenly discovered. Make some conscious plans, or your superpowers will be wasted. And, since they’re only with you until the 14th, you’ll need to make the most of them. Meanwhile, if you’re looking for work, think about starting something small at home. You’ll be amazed at how quickly it grows. Besides, the love life is on a mission of its own – so you might as well keep yourself amused until it makes up its mind. Then you can make up yours. LEO 23 JULY – 22 AUG Oh happy day. Actually, (fairly) happy month. Your time to enjoy yourself – and prosper. So if there are…

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winning letter In response to ‘When things fall apart’ I could completely relate to ‘When things fall apart’ (December 2014). My husband was involved in a serious motorbike accident when I was 11 weeks pregnant with my son in 2009. Sometimes I look back at that time and feel like it was a bad dream. I thought I would be a single mother, but because of my husband’s iron will and my determination, we made it through in the end! The many weeks of physiotherapy and having to dress and wash my husband, while pregnant, was taxing – but it also strengthened our relationship. Our beautiful son was such a blessing after all that had happened. It’s strange how sometimes the worst situations can make you realise who you really…

BUSINESS: ONEOFEACH Who? Pauline and Tamburai Chirume Start-up costs: ‘We are very proud to say that we started with only R1500.’ Profit: The business is doing really well. Profits are variable. ‘Working together is not a decision that we made, it is just that our relationship has evolved to add another element to it – which happens to be business,’ says mother and daughter duo Pauline and Tamburai Chirume. With Pauline’s three decades of experience as a fashion designer and Tamburai’s fashion retail and styling background, it made perfect sense for them to take on the fashion industry together. Their business is built on their common love of Africa. ‘ONEOFEACH specialises in leather handbags and accessories – using African print fabric that we source from different regions across the continent.…

it may be hard to believe, but Melissa McCarthy hasn’t always been the bubbly, outrageous comedienne we know today. When puberty hit, the Illinois farm girl turned angsty teen goth, wearing head-to-toe black with fishnets on her arms and a cape pulled over her shoulders. She snuck out to go clubbing in Chicago, where she danced to gloomy eighties music. ‘I wore white kabuki makeup, had blue-black hair. At one point I shaved an inch and a half around my hairline and continued the white makeup up so it made my head look slightly deformed. I thought it was hilarious,’ she said. The neighbours (and nuns at her Catholic high school) were appalled by Melissa’s new look, but to her it was just a way to banish boredom. ‘I was…

Examine your inner dialogue, and notice the difference between quitting and letting go: Quitting: ‘I can’t do this any more. I’m a failure. I give up. I’ve let myself down. I feel rebellious.’ Letting go: ‘This isn’t good for me. This isn’t just a stumbling block or an excuse – I choose not to do this any more. This decision makes me feel light and at peace, even though I’m also scared of the unknown.’ Use your body and your heart to check in Body: Is the thought of carrying on making you feel drained, heavy with dread or, as Martha Beck says, like you’re shackled – or even sick? Heart: Anger and resentment are useful flags. The positive purpose of anger is to alert you to injustice and imbalance…

1. DON’T DO IT ALONE. Tell a few friends or family members that you are trying to quit. Ask them to remind you why you’ve decided to quit and to support you in your decision. 2. HAVE A CLEAR-CUT REASON FOR WANTING TO QUIT. ‘I want to have a better quality of life’, or ‘I want to get pregnant’. Whatever the reason, make sure that it’s strong enough to motivate you to stop. 3. DON’T GO COLD TURKEY. If you’re a serious smoker, then you definitely have a nicotine dependency. Going cold turkey might not be the best way to quit and can only increase your chances of relapsing. 4. YOU MIGHT NEED A LITTLE BIT MORE HELP. More often than not, nicotine addiction is symptomatic of other problems like…

1 Colour-burst jumpers 2 How to wear it Stay right on trend by underpinning your knit with neutral separates and accessories like black, grey and camel. 3 Step it up! Not afraid of colour? For an extra bit of style clout, finish off your look with accessories or makeup just as colourful. Tip! If you don’t like a body-hugging pullover, go for one that is oversized with some draping and wear it untucked.…

DATE: Sunday 31 May 2015 TIME: 9am – 4.30pm PRICE: R950 (includes the latest issue of FAIRLADY, a Narciso Rodriguez gift worth R650 and a La Prairie gift worth R1200) RELAX AND ENJOY A DAY OF HEAD-TO-TOE INDULGENCE WITH FAIRLADY. Readers can also experience skincare workshops with La Prairie, fragrance layering and testing with Narciso Rodriguez and enjoy delicious, luxuriously rich chocolates. It’s the perfect gift for Mother`s Day, some alone time or even quality time with your girlfriends… pamper package includes Welcome drink and breakfast Ubuso – Revitalising Spa Facial Thlapiso (Gift of Nature) Spa Body Treatment: Choice of Body Wash, Exfoliation, Salt Scrub or Body Brushing Izimanga (Heaven on Earth) A Full-Body Hot Stone Massage Molala – Head, Neck & Shoulders Massage Neo Matsogo -…

SERVES 4 You will need: 4 chicken breast fillets 100g baby spinach 120g gruyère cheese, sliced Sea salt and black pepper 2 cups seasoned flour 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups breadcrumbs, toasted Oil for deep-frying Sautéed vegetables and vine tomatoes to serve STEP 1 Bat out the chicken breast fillets between two sheets of clingfilm until evenly flattened and more or less in a rough rectangle. STEP 2 Arrange a small handful of baby spinach leaves and a few slices of gruyère cheese at the centre of each breast. Season with salt and pepper. STEP 3 Carefully wrap the narrow edges of the chicken up over the filling, then just as carefully roll up the long end to enclose the filling. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. STEP 4…

Whether used to spice up your breakfast eggs, or to add some piquancy to a braai marinade, Mrs Ball’s Chutney has added flavour to our meals (and our lives) with that unmistakable, deliciously fruity taste and texture for generations, making it a household name here in South Africa and abroad. Utterly delectable as a chutney, Mrs Ball’s can also be added to bobotie, savoury bakes, curries, sandwiches, salad dressings and marinades – the list is endless, and the results are always delicious. With a recipe that’s remained unchanged since 1871, Mrs Ball’s Chutney is so familiar to all South Africans it truly is an iconic heritage brand. CHICKEN & MUSHROOM PIES SERVES 6 4 chicken breast fillets 30g butter 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 200g button mushrooms, sliced…

Curious about what some of the country’s best artists go home to? Paul Duncan’s curiosity led to this lavish book filled with gorgeous images that give us a glimpse into their private space. For some of them, home is a haven after a long day’s work; for others, home and work life intertwine. Either way, their pads offer us a tangible sense of the worlds their imaginations inhabit. It’s a beautiful, thoughtfully compiled book that both you and your visitors will thoroughly enjoy leafing through. Sandra Parmee…

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THIS MONTH sweetpeas Richard Morris, manager of Starke Ayres in Mowbray, gives us his top tips for planting sweet peas. 1. Prepare a well-drained trench at least 50cm deep with a generous amount of compost, 200g bone meal per square metre, and Talbourne 315. 2. My sweet peas flourish when I also mix in dolomitic lime (handful per linear metre with the above) as they love alkaline, rich humic, well-fertilised, well-drained soil. 3. It’s best to plant in mid-April in the Western Cape. Early birds in Gauteng start at the end of April. Plant no later than June. 4. Sweet peas love sun, so choose a sunny spot. 5. I plant the taller Multiflora Cultivar seeds 12–15cm apart so they’re not competing with each other, then interplant between these seeds…

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When we are not discussing their hair, the teens talk to us about Stuff They Have Found On The Internet. They offer us dispatches from their online lives in the same way that Captain Scott may have written home from the frontiers of the known world on his way to the South Pole. They see Wonder! Wonder! Wonder! And we hear Danger! Danger! Danger! We pretend to listen to their marvellous discoveries, but really we are totally preoccupied by the treacherous icebergs that lurk unseen in the internetty depths. Of course, the teens are not online all the time. Over and above the many weekends we spend totally out of range of everything – sometimes even including ice for our drinks, if you can believe that – we also force…

Tip A scented candle is the ideal gift – they promote serenity and can really change a room’s energy. We love soy candles as they are also environmentally friendly.…

‘I used to watch this terrible TV programme called I didn’t know I was pregnant and I’d sit there in horror, wondering how these people could be so stupid! There is no way you wouldn’t know you were pregnant, right? Well, I’d be proven wrong. It was Sunday 4 January. I was due to go back to work the following day so my husband and I went out to do a big grocery shop and enjoy the last of our holiday. I had woken up with period cramps, which made sense because I was due to get my period, but they just got worse through the day. By the time we got back home I was in a lot of pain, so I did the usual – bath, hot water…

‘Work smarter not harder’ and ‘productivity hacks’ are terms we use in our search for the Productivity Bliss Point – that state of nirvana in which everything gets done as and when you planned and your free time is yours to enjoy. It involves working super-efficiently to finish your job so you can enjoy other things. Even if you love what you do, it’s unhealthy to spend all your time at – or thinking about – work. We add meaning to our lives by spending time with people we love or doing things that feed our souls. In this distracting, fast-paced world, here are the best and worst things you can do to get it all done in less time. PRODUCTIVITY BOOSTERS 1. Abandon willpower We’ve been taught to think…

‘I don’t want this to be about me.’ It’s an odd start to a profile piece, but Cape Town surgeon Dr Jenny Edge believes that her achievements are all down to teamwork. As a surgeon specialising in treating breast cancer, it’s an issue close to her heart. ‘When somebody comes to you with advanced breast cancer it’s just so disheartening,’ she says. ‘We can’t prevent people getting the disease, but we can try to pick it up earlier. The majority of women in this country don’t have access to regular mammography and checkups, so by the time most patients present at state hospitals, they already have a palpable lump.’ But, she says, there’s no point wishing we had more mammogram machines. ‘We have to look at our strengths, and find…

Marsala is described as ‘a naturally robust and earthy wine red colour’, and it’s 2015’s Pantone Colour of the Year. Marsala is the perfect shade to warm up a drab winter’s day. Experiment with different lip finishes to create different intensities: we prefer a lightweight, long-wearing lipgloss or lip crayon for day and a creamy, matte lipstick for a dramatic night-time look. Overly dewy, shiny skin is out: it’s all about matte, flawless complexions. Use a foundation or pressed powder free of luminisers like sparkle or shine, and add warmth with a matte blush and bronzer for a look that’s smooth, almost velvety, polished and above all, refined. Still looking for a bit of sparkle? Dust a bit of golden shimmer lightly on the lids. A matte complexion needs a…

Shiseido was founded in Japan in 1872 by a local pharmacist. The brand has established a heritage of 140 years and was the pioneer of Western-style pharmacies in a country where herbal medicine was the norm. Today Shiseido is synonymous with beauty and skincare worldwide. The Bio Performance Glow Revival Serum regenerates and repairs the skin’s capillary system, which is the key to resolving multiple skin concerns. The essence of the brand is captured in the Zen Moon Essence Eau de Parfum Intense. The fragrance is full-bodied, bursting with notes of tuberose, magnolia and jasmine. A hint of amber, cashmere wood and patchouli envelops the senses in a warm embrace. THE 11 HAMPERS INCLUDE: • Bio Performance Glow Revival Serum 30ml • Zen Moon Essence Eau de Parfum Intense 50ml…

I love bubbly. It’s as if happiness, optimism and lightness of heart have all been stuffed into one bottle, and popping the cork turns whatever you’re doing into something special. I can’t think of an occasion where it wouldn’t be entirely appropriate to enjoy a bit of sparkle – it’s lovely with breakfast, fabulous for lunch and smashing with supper (possibly quite literally, if you’ve already enjoyed it at breakfast and lunch). Speaking of which, my view is that two – possibly three – glasses of fizz are probably enough at one sitting: it’s intoxicating in both senses of the word, and the joie it delivers may overpower your better instincts. It’s surprisingly hard to write about bubbly without using the words ‘champagne’, ‘MCC’ and ‘sparkling wine’. ‘Champagne’ means bubbly…

WHAT EXACTLY IS LADIES THAT LCHF (LTL) ? We’re so glad you asked – because it’s designed especially for you if you’re: • wondering why you aren’t losing weight – even though every man you know seems to lose as soon as he so much as says ‘LCHF’ • not sure exactly what – and how much – you can eat • struggling to plan meals and come up with recipes for your LCHF lifestyle If that sounds like you, we’ve got you covered! Our 6-week comprehensive programme is designed specifically for women like you. We know women often struggle to lose weight, so we’ve carefully engineered a course that will work. And don’t worry – your husband and kids can do it with you too. • We tell you…

TOP SPOT! Cats like to make use of both horizontal and vertical space in their territory. There are many benefits to providing a safe, high perch for your cats. If they’re nervy, they can escape from children, dogs and other cats; if they’re adventurous, they can explore and play; and whatever their disposition, they will love being able to survey their world from above. Here are some ideas: · Wall mounted shelves, especially in tiers. · Cat trees or scratch posts with perch areas – just make sure the base is properly secured. · Old tree branches from non-toxic trees and shrubs – again, well-secured for safety. Ask Kathy Clayton Senior accredited animal behaviourist and professional dog trainer Q Our dog is just over a year old and loves digging…

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