Innehållsförteckning för September 2017 från True Love

As I finish reading the final chapter of our cover star Somizi Mhlongo’s book Dominoes: Unbreakable Spirit, I’m in awe of the life he’s lived. Being in the limelight appeared to be glamorous, but there were dark days behind closed doors. For those of us who grew up in the township, where there were more than 10 people in a four-room house, we can relate to his story of having to self-motivate and keep positive despite the tough environment. We strove to be different and kept chasing our dreams, no matter how out of the norm they were. We could be down and out, but we still appreciated the beauty around us. And that’s Somizi – he used all challenges as stepping stones to a better life. I truly believe…

SPORTY SIDE At Paris Fashion Week, Chanel models strutted their stuff down the catwalk in messy low-side ponytails, featuring a cap that’s tilted to the side. To copy the look, leave out a few hair strands to peak from the underneath the cap and fall onto the front of the face. It’s the coolest weekend look! UNLEASHED CURLS More and more women are ditching wigs and weaves in favour of their own afros. Just look at what dominated the runway at the Thakoon S/S17 show! Make sure you keep your curls healthy by deep-conditioning regularly, and use a moisturising serum to keep the scalf dandruff-free. For more styles to try, turn to page 80. HOT BUN Models at the Dior S/S17 show spotted simple yet oh-so glam hairstyles, like the…

“MY INNER VOICE SPEAKS TO ME ALL THE TIME. NO MATTER HOW HIGH I AM ON LIFE, THE VOICE IS SERENE.” Every era has its dominant mega superstar: a person with the X factor who enters the game and changes everything. These celebs are loved by young and old alike as their light and power are infectious. America has Beyoncé, while Britain is blessed with Adele. In South Africa, we have Somizi Mhlongo. He’s the star of our time. You switch on the radio, you hear his voice. On TV, adverts, online and at functions, he’s everywhere. Heck, if you attend a glamorous event like an awards ceremony, chances are SomGaga – as he’s fondly called by his fans – is the MC. It’s Somizi’s time. And wuuu shem, is…

“It’s been two years since the retreat that changed my life, and my weight has gone from 155kg to 75kg. I feel much healthier. I’m also much more active and confident. I decided that since I’m such a go-getter in every other aspect in my life, I should do the same with my health. Now I have my health back. Growing up, I wasn’t a chubby child. But looking back, we never ate healthily, and from the beginning, my relationship with food wasn’t right. My family were eating wrong even then, but maybe because I was a child I didn’t gain any weight. Even as I got older, I didn’t have any issues with my weight. The real problem came when I had kids. After I gave birth to my…

Worn out? Burnt out? Stressed out? If you’ve tried every trick in the stress-relieving book and still feel wired, don’t give up just yet. The key to a harmonious and happy life could be at your fingertips. Wellness expert Jan Bruce, psychologist Dr Andrew Shatté and Dr Adam Perlman all believe this could change in just a fortnight. It sounds ambitious, but they’ve pooled their expertise to create a personalised system that’ll boost your stress resilience and get you from tired to blissed in just 14 days. This plan gives you 14 days to develop essential stress-management skills. It sounds good, right? Then what are you waiting for? DAY 1 CALM EMOTIONS Payoff: You’ll feel freedom from debilitating emotions and a deeper reserve of composure and clarity. The idea…

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“YOU DON’T GO NATURAL, YOU RETURN TO IT.”– Nomzamo Mbatha “HAVING BLACK HAIR IS UNIQUE, IN THAT BLACK WOMEN CHANGE UP STYLES A LOT.”- Queen Latifah “I WAS SO SHY, BUT IT CAME OUT IN A BIG PERSONALITY. MY TURNING POINT WAS WHEN I LET MY HAIR GO NATURALLY.”– Tracee Ellis Ross “THERE’S NO BETTER ACCESSORY THAN MY FRO. EVERYONE KNOWS I’M OBSESSED WITH DIANA ROSS.”– Solange Knowles…

“PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD VISIT FRANCE. I USE ART AS A TOOL TO TEACH THE FRENCH ABOUT OUR CULTURE.”§ Art curator and events coordinator Nomaza Nongqunga Coupez started her company, Undiscovered Canvas, after she migrated to Europe and saw how people in the south of France loved the arts and cultures of foreign lands. “In 2010, South Africa did an exchange programme with France ,and that year saw dance groups, singing and art exhibitions happening in both countries. People from all over the world visited the south of France, especially the elite. I wanted to use art as a tool to teach the French about our culture,” she says. Nomaza followed an unusual path into the art world. “I was born in Ngqeleni in Eastern Cape, but my…

REHYDRATE SMOOTHIE Ingredients 1 banana ½ avocado ½ cup coconut water 10 to 12 strawberries, frozen 1 tsp baobab powder 1 tsp honey 10 almonds Method 1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth. 2. Add more coconut water, depending on how runny you like your smoothie. Serve chilled. Food Tip To increase hydration levels of the smoothie, add a few cubes of ice, and for extra sweetness, add another spoonful of honey. HAIR-RAISING PANCAKES Ingredients 2 cups rolled oats 1T ground nutmeg 1T ground cinnamon 1 vanilla pod, deseeded 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp baking soda ½ tsp sea salt 150g roasted butternut 2 cups almond milk 4 large eggs Olive oil Toppings 80g smoked salmon 1 avocado, sliced ½ creamy goats’ cheese…

Virgo (22 Aug – 22 Sep) It’s time to celebrate and set new resolutions. Your energy is revamped – use it to get your groove back. Keep harnessing and forging the opportunities and connections. Love: Your love zone is drizzled with romance. If single, it’s time to charm deliciousness out of every encounter. Work/Money: The trailblazer planet is in your sign from the 5th. Your ambition is at an all-time high, but you’re quick to ignite – stay calm when things don’t go at your pace. LIBRA (23 Sep – 22 Oct) Pretending everything is under control is starting to prove difficult. It is what it is. Call a spade a spade. Love: There are so many people to see and so much catching-up to do.…

Kitten When Vetements and Gucci agree on a trend, you can be sure that everyone else will follow suit. Kitten heels have been quietly returning to the catwalks, and we're loving it. Update your collection with bold colours or denim material. Platforms Beyoncé can't get enough of this shoe trend, and neither can we. Our favourite colours are emerald green and beige – rock yours with a ruffle dress for OTT glam. Woven Comfortable and versatile, wear yours with a maxi dress or go wild with a shorts and cropped tee combo.…

MASCULINE Inspired by the menswear shirt, these stripes are a deconstructed version of tailoring. Wear with khaki for a subtle take, or with bold shades for an exciting and chic feel. ACADEMIC These stripes are reminiscent of a school blazer. The models at Mulberry S/ S17 schooled us in the season's uniform. These are perfect for office-to-night-out looks. COLOURFUL They're larger than life and inspired by decor silhouettes, and are best worn as a single item like a frock or jacket. We’re obsessed with the jersey dress seen at Proenza Schouler. FRINGE BENEFITS Wear your striped outfit with bold and colourful tassles. The longer, the better!…

GO BRIGHT OR GO HOME! Bold nail art is making a strong return, as spotted at Rodarte and Creatures of Comfort. We loved the pop of yellow that was embedded on a stiletto-shaped pink nail at the Jeremy Scott show. Tanya Taylor took a softer approach and layered swipes of punchy colour that was polished across the top and bottom. The manicurists at beauty house Essie did a two-tone design, halving the nail right down the centre for Rebecca Minkoff’s models. Moschino S/S17 was one of our best highlights – the primary colours used to create the decor-inspired design were pink, blue, yellow and orange. Spring has sprung and the brighter the manicure, the trendier you’ll be!…

SCALY AND ROUGH Eczema-prone skin has a faulty barrier that allows moisture to seep out through the cracks. Solution: Use a moisturiser with a humectant – an ingredient that works to retain the skin’s moisture. ITCHY AND TIGHT Your cleanser is too harsh and strips the skin of its natural oils. Harsh soaps break down your skin’s fat barrier, leaving it cracked and dry. Solution: Use a creamy cleanser or an oily face wash. The emollients in the cream maintain your skin’s moisture and cleanse it without stripping it of its natural oils. BURNING AND STINGING Applying too many serums and creams to your skin is a no-no. Each product has active ingredients, so too many of them at once cause havoc on your skin. Solution: Stick…

She started her career in the early 90s with various roles in movies and sitcoms, but what cemented her renown as a Hollywood starlet was starring in the groundbreaking crime action movie, Set it Off, in 1996. Jada has since carved out her own path in the industry, going on to act in films like The Nutty Professor and The Matrix: Reloaded. Jada currently stars in season 3 of the TV crime series, Gotham. The epitome of class meets cool, Jada wears many hats. Not only is she an actress, she’s also a businesswoman, producer, singer, mother and wife. Her latest movie, Girls Trip, is a comedy about four lifelong friends, in which she co-stars alongside Regina Hall, Queen Latifah and Tiffany Haddish. The quartet travel to New Orleans to…

A new season calls for a switch up, including the way we workout. It’s out with the old and in with new trend. Data from the American College of Sports Medicine reveals that wearable technology, bodyweight training, HIIT and strength training are still among people’s favourite workouts. But what’s new in 2017? “Plenty,” says Lee Matthews, from the Fitness First chain of health clubs. “There’s a boom in workouts that aid mobility and body shape, to complement lifting and muscle-building efforts.” BOUTIQUE GYMS Bootcamps, spinning and yoga studios, pop-up gyms and core training classes – these defined 2016, the year of the boutique class. It’s easy to see why – it’s a unique space specialising in a small set of innovative workouts with a sociable atmosphere and an exclusive feel.…

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A new iPhone app that promises to rate your performance in bed has just been released. Amazing, we thought – after all, doesn’t everyone worry about how they measure up between the sheets? But the app, which uses sound and motion sensors to rate its user’s performance, has been widely slated for its inaccuracy. Not so amazing, then. So, if you really want to know your strengths and weaknesses in bed, put down your phone, pick up a pen and take our test. This is not an ordinary quiz: expect an in-depth analysis of what type of person you are. A stands for Adventurous, C is for Connect, D is Dominate, G is a Giver and W is for Worry. Which one are you? How often do you have sex?…

GRILLED TEXAS RIB EYE AND T-BONE STEAKS Ingredients For Texas rib eye steak 2T black pepper 1T smoked paprika 1T cumin 2tsp dried mustard 2tsp dried oregano 2tsp dried coriander 1tsp chilli powder 3T olive oil For T-bone steak 3 T olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2cm ginger stalk, crushed 4 chillies, finely chopped ½ cup tomato puree 2T brown sugar 3T honey ¼cup white wine vinegar To season after cooking Salt and pepper Method 1. Mix rib eye ingredients and rub spice mix on both sides. Marinate for an hour. 2. Mix T-bone ingredients in a pot and cook for 15 minutes. Set aside and leave to cool. 3. Once the marinade is cooled, marinate T-bones for about an hour. 4. Braai on medium heat for about 15-20…

“When your living space is small, you need to think big and have fewer possessions – that’s your primary consideration. ‘Is that all? Your whole living place?’ one of my guests once asked me in disbelief. I just stared at the ceiling’s concrete beams and tried to explain that this single room previously contained three bedrooms, but that some people prefer to stay in a compact, open-plan area. My husband and I love the simple, uncomplicated lifestyle that comes with our apartment’s location in Sea Point. We can lock up and walk to shops and restaurants. This lifestyle also has its disadvantages – like if you lose your heart on an antique teapot, but you know that you have limited kitchen cabinet space for crockery. Four cabinets, which are all…

Movies POP LOCK N ROLL Release date: 29 September This is a dance movie based in Cape Town. It explores how the arts can take you from the wrong side of town straight to fame. Growing up in a gang-infested neighbourhood with the odds stacked against him, Maps (Maurice Paige) fights to remain a good guy while winning the heart of a girl (Yasirah Bhelz). THE LAST WORD Release date: 15 September Harriet (Shirley MacLaine) is a retired businesswoman who tasks journalist Anne Sherman (Amanda Seyfried) to write her obituary. Anne wants to find out the truth behind the woman and interviews people who’ve been in her life. Funny moments arise, and an unexpected friendship develops between them. GLASS CASTLE Release date: 1 September Be moved by…

BODYSUIT Rock a colourful bodysuit with distressed jeans and to-die-for heels. BUSTIER Emphasise your curves and cleavage in a bustier with intricate details. BRA Layer a sheer lacy bralette over a white tee to create an edgy look. CORSET BELT Androgynous meets chic in messy layers. Wear a corset belt over a shirt, or for a modern feel, tie it loosely over a blazer.…

INNER GLOW Target skin damage caused by with Elizabeth Arden’s PREVAGE® City Smart Double Action Detox Peel Off Mask, R850. The mask will reveal refreshed skin and a glowing complexion. SUMMER SCENT You have to try Gabrielle by Chanel EDP, R2 465, an intoxicating scent created by perfumer Olivier Polge.The fragrance combines ylang ylang, jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom, which are perfect for spring. METALLIC POUT Forget everything you know about lip colour trends and join the metallic matte craze. Created to be comfortable enough to wear all day, the Dior Double Rouge, R595, comes in metallic matte shades and is a cool addition to your daily make-up look. ALL DAY FRESHNESS Excessive sweating due to the warm weather will be a thing of the past, thanks to Dove Mineral…

ED’S PICKS 1 . Avon Dreams EDP, R370, is a gentle and feminine combination of watery plum, rose centifolia and intense clearwood. 2 . Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb EDP, R1 535, is an explosion of mandarin, rosemary and amber. 3 . For a seductive, rich scent in an elegant case, you’ll love Hugo Boss Intense, For Her EDP, R1 360. 4. Are you after something fun and playful? Then My Burberry Blush EDP, R1 695, is your scent. 5. An energised scent that combines zesty lemon, orange and other juicy flowers, Thierry Mugler Alien Sublime EDT, R874,50, is already a hit. 6 . Perfumer François Demachy created Dior J’adore in Joy EDP, R1 275, a beautifully layered floral, fruity and salty scent. 7 . Giorgio Armani Sky di Gioia EDP,…

MOISTURE PLUS A moisturiser has many benefits – one of them is to replenish hair. Some of the hair’s natural oils will be stripped away by chemicals like relaxers and colour as well as the shampoo. “An oil or butter moisturiser will prevent hair from drying and breakage,” advises Hanson. Try: TRESemme Botanique Conditioner, R59,95 SLEEK LOCKS For relaxed hair, the most basic weekly routine should include: washing, conditioning and moisturising. Hair expert Hanson Ndabeni says if your hair is healthy, a deep conditioner or mask every two weeks is fine. “But if it’s damaged, increase the frequency to once a week.” Hair masks work best as they rejuvenate your scalp and add moisture to hair. After you’ve applied the product, put on a shower cap for 30 minutes. The…

Mzansi Magic’s telenovela, Isibaya, brought a new talent to our screens in March 2016: Linda Mtoba. She plays Zama, a member of the notorious Ngwenya family and the troublesome daughter of infamous taxi boss Judas, played by the renowned Menzi Ngubane. Hers is an overnight success story. Linda quit her job as a part-time primary school teacher in Durban after a friend made her audition for a talent search by Bomb Productions. She also dropped her third-year studies in marketing managment for Isibaya. “My friend Nombuso practically bullied me to fill in the audition form, saying that if I didn’t, our friendship would be over. I did as I was told and went for the audition, and the rest is history!” says the KZN-based actress. She lives in Durban with…

WEARING WHITE COTTON THE WHITE COTTON SHIRT IS AN ESSENTIAL FOR EVERY WOMAN’S WARDROBE. It’s my go to piece when all else fails because it just goes with everything. I make it a point to update mine for every season. For work wear, I mostly pair it with a structured blazer and culottes. For day time casual it’s great with white sneakers and a black biker jacket. Longevity of clothing is important to me, and white shirts need to stay as white as possible. Editor: Jessica Ramoshaba day to night Every sensible wardrobe has at least one classic white cotton shirt. It’s a must-have staple that can take you from daytime casual to dinner date chic in no-time. Whether it’s a perfectly oversized t-shirt or a trendy button up; the…

METALLIC BABE Soft coppers and metallic pinks give eyes an excellent flush. To get the look, apply gold or copper eyeshadow to the eyelids. Add a light dusting of pink, and finish off the look with lip gloss. PINK PRINCESS From deep berry lip stains to bold fuschia, all shades of pink are on our radar. Keep the skin bare and apply a clear gloss over the eyelids to make lips pop. AQUA QUEEN Playful touches of blue add a vibrant take to make-up. Replace black liquid liner with a shocking blue hues on lids, nails and even the lips. For a safer interpretation, pair the look with nude suede-finish lipstick.…

With a career in the arts spanning more than 15 years, Constitution Hill CEO Dawn Robertson has made her mark in this field as a creator and a visionary. “As a child, I was always drawing with crayons, instead of running outside like the rest of the kids,” she explains. “But I couldn’t study art because black children were not taught this subject at school back then. So my parents found a technikon for me to study art after hours while in high school. This enabled me to apply for a Fine Art degree and be accepted.” After graduating, Dawn worked as an Arts Education lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, a job she found fulfilling. “I loved working with young people. I’m not the normal lecturer; I was one…

From the moment they’re born, children are like sponges, soaking up knowledge in every waking moment. And as they grow, they continue to learn from books, friends and family, school, and different environments around them. But their most important teachers are mom and dad – you. Not only are you the most significant people in their life, but you’ll be with them from the moment they first draw breath, encouraging and supporting them every step of the way. Parents have a huge responsibility they have to raise well-rounded people. To help you make the most of this privileged position, here are essential skills you can teach your son or daughter,each of which will make a fundamental difference to their life. SAVING MONEY In these debt-ridden times, helping your children look…

REHYDRATE SMOOTHIE Glowing Skin Has winter left your skin high and dry? Add an avocado to your morning smoothie. It contains high amounts of antioxidants, vitamin E and polyunsaturated fats, which all help to keep your skin moisturised. The addition of baobab-fruit powder – high in vitamin C – helps your body form collagen and elastin, two structural proteins that give your skin support and elasticity. HAIR-RAISING PANCAKES Glossy Hair The butternut is packed with vitamins A, C and E, as well as magnesium, potassium and iron – all of which help to improve hair volume, gloss and regrowth. The selenium found in oats reduces dandruff and hair loss. If you want to make these into sweet flapjacks, add two tablespoons of honey to the batter and serve the extra…

Trevor Noah owns 2017. The South African-born comedian and TV host has clocked soaring ratings and is ticking all the success boxes on his way to the top. The world continues to acknowledge his talent. In March, he was voted Favourite African Star at this year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, beating fellow South Africans Pearl Thusi and Wayde van Niekerk, as well as Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o. In May, he won Best Host at this year’s MTV Movie & TV Awards. Since taking over as host of The Daily Show – an American late-night news/satire and talk show – in September 2015, the ratings have steadily increased. In May, the show recorded its most-watched week ever. That month, the show won an award for Outstanding Talk Show Episode at the…