Innehållsförteckning för November 2017 från True Love

Summer’s in full swing; that holiday spirit is palpable. Can you feel it? Everyone is finalising plans for where they’ll be going in December and to get you fully in the vacay swing of things, we’ve put together this special travel edition. We cover everything from how to ensure that your home is safe while you’re away, to the cosmetics you’ll need for the flight to your destination and beyond. If you’re a single mom who’s feeling apprehensive about going away with the kids, read our Easy Holiday Plan on page 92. It’s full of sound advice on how you can all enjoy a relaxing time away and keep the family bond strong. We shot our covergirl, actress Kgomotso Christopher, on a whirlwind but fabulous working holiday at the majestic…

COVERAGE Travel and changing temperatures can affect your complexion. Combat all flaws and smooth fine lines with a hydrating liquid concealer. Try: Bobbi Brown Instant Full Cover Concealer R510 TOOLS A comprehensive brush kit that you can slip into your bag is a travel must. You need one that includes a foundation, powder, eyeshadow and a blending and brow brush. Clean your brushes before you set off, and you’re good to go. Try: Lottie Best of the Brushes Brush Set R395 LIPS Swop lip gloss for lip oils for a gloss finish without the stickiness. A hint of colour is ideal for an understated look. Wear them under or over your lip colour. Try: Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil R295 SKIN Use an enriching, non-greasy and quick-to-absorb serum to…

“I’M BIG ON PROTECTING MY SPIRIT IN WORK, FRIENDSHIPS OR RELATIONSHIPS. I DRAW A CIRCLE AROUND THINGS THAT POISON MY SOUL.” Kgomotso Christopher is wowing fans on the e.tv soapie Scandal!. We travelled with the actress to Victoria Falls for our cover shoot. Here’s how our vacay went down. DAY 1: OUR ZIMBABWE ESCAPADE BEGINS 8:25 We land at Harare International Airport. The sun is already high in the sky. It’s scorching hot and this is clearly President Robert Mugabe’s land – his pictures dot the airport as we make our way through customs. The locals have spotted Kgomotso, despite the large sunglasses covering half her face. And so, the mood for the trip is set – we pause constantly as fans admire the star and ask for a photograph.…

We experience change every day, be it at work or at home. The important thing is how we deal with it. In order to cope effectively with the stress that is an integral part of modern life, you must understand your ambitions, fears and anxieties – and learn about the way you react to problems. Take some time to find out who you really are; you may be surprised at the results. Here are six questions to help you get to know yourself better. 1. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIORITIES? Psychologists often use the word ‘goals’ to describe personal ambition. It doesn’t really matter what terminology you use; what matters is that you understand your priorities. What comes first in your life: your job, your home, your family, a hobby or…

“HAPPINESS CANNOT BE TRAVELLED TO, OWNED, EARNED, WORN OR CONSUMED. HAPPINESS IS THE SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE OF LIVING EVERY MINUTE WITH LOVE, GRACE, AND GRATITUDE.” – Denis Waitley, US motivational speaker and writer 1. Spend time together: One way to strengthen your relationship is to find 15 minutes a day to connect with each other, without any distractions. Commit this time to being fully focused on each other. It shouldn’t just happen on your holiday, but every day. You can use this time away to make a head start. 2. Build the intimacy: Intimacy and sex are often confused as one and the same thing. Not so. Sex happens in the bedroom, while intimacy is more a sense of being close to your partner and realising the connection you…

When you’re a single mom, planning a vacation can be daunting, especially as you have to consider young children. They’ll need your attention and time. If you have a tight budget, going with your helper will be out of the question. Doing it alone can be hard, but it isn’t impossible. Preparation is key. In her award-winning book, Travels with Baby: The Ultimate Guide for Planning Travel with Your Baby, Toddler and Preschooler, author Shelly Rivoli writes: “I’m not saying that travelling with your baby or toddler will be easy. In fact, I can guarantee that, as with any trip you might take, with or without children, you will experience difficult moments. Yet, while many parents wait until the child is older or old enough to be left behind with…

Going on a relaxing holiday is part of mind, soul and body refreshment. It helps us create lifetime memories, especially when we do it with friends or family. Travelling reduces stress, but it’s one of those important things that we always push to the bottom of the budget list and never get to do because “we can’t afford it”. True, you cannot travel on empty pockets. You need to have some cash to hit the road. Samantha Petersen, a financial advisor from Stringfellow, says: “There are many ways to save for travel, depending on how much time you have.” She recommends starting your own travel fund as soon as possible to ensure that you are debt-free after your adventures. A travel fund is not an account or investment plan, nor…

KITCHEN UPGRADE “YOUR HOME SHOULD TELL THE STORY OF WHO YOU ARE AND BE A COLLECTION OF WHAT YOU LOVE, BROUGHT TOGETHER UNDER ONE ROOF.” – Nate Berkus, American interior designer, author and TV personality The kitchen is an essential living and preparation area. Why not give yours a much-needed upgrade with Easylife Kitchens? Whether you have a big or a small space, their experienced consultants will create a kitchen you’ll love. At Easylife Kitchens you’ll find over 300 styles to choose from. Visit www.easylifekitchens.co.za/gallery . STEENBERG RUBY ROSÉ Enjoy a refreshing burst of flavour with Steenberg Ruby Rosé 2017. It’s a full-bodied wine with yummy notes of raspberry, wild strawberry, spiced stone fruit and a zesty finish. It’s perfect with light meals. Each bottle retails for…

FACE Research shows that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays can stimulate skin cells, sending oil production into overdrive. Oily skin is often accompanied by blemishes, which make the skin prone to dark marks and pigmentation when exposed to the sun’s UV rays. So keep oily or acne-prone skin protected by using an effective sunscreen. Avoid the type that overload oily skin, leaving it feeling greasy, clogging pores and causing blemishes. BODY Many people with dark skin don’t think they have to wear sunscreen, but not doing so can be dangerous. This skin type is less likely to burn because of the protective action of the melanocytes, which produce melanin. But this is not enough natural protection. While this skin type can tolerate longer periods of sun exposure without burning, the…

Victoria Falls, which the locals call Mosi-oa-Tunya (“the smoke that thunders), is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall on earth and lies between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Zambezi River carries water all the way from northern Zambia to this awe-inspiring sheet of water. The falls then plunge down a series of gorges and give off a spectacular mist that’s visible from a distance. The best time to visit is from February to May, soon after the summer rains, when the falls look their most impressive. Here are our top five suggestions for what to do there: TOUR THE FALLS This miracle of nature is remarkable. It’s surrounded by greenery, sound, waterspray and the scent of nature. Tours of the Victoria Falls…

You’ve been a good girl the whole year: you’ve managed to follow your fitness regime properly and you’ve eaten all the right foods to maintain your trim figure. But now the holiday season is upon us. You’re probably stressing about how to stay fit and healthy when the temptation to eat sweets and pastries, and drink alcohol, is high while on vacation. Often, being in unfamiliar places makes us slack off a bit on our fitness goals. Gym is often the last thing on your mind when you’re enjoying a getaway: all you want to do is lather on sunscreen and enjoy the beach. It’s also hard to decline delicious dishes such as sadza in Zimbabwe, couscous with yummy meats in Morocco, or atchari handi mutton in Dubai. Don’t despair.…

Holidays! Lounging on the beach, early morning game drives, romantic walks with your partner... It’s about relaxation, enjoying the experience and dining on good food. You pack based on the weather conditions and what you plan to do. In fact, you may be so busy planning that you completely forget to arm yourself against unforeseen negatives such as illness. Who wants to think of getting sick while on holiday? Yet it happens. An upset stomach, headache, heatstroke, depression, malaria and other illnesses could ruin a holiday. Here’s how to prevent the pitfalls. KNOW THE COUNTRY According to America’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you need to check out the place you’re travelling to. Does this country have a history of disease, and what kinds? What weather or health…

In her famous 2012 TED talk We Should All Be Feminists, award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie said: “Because I am female, I am expected to aspire to marriage. I am expected to make my life choices, always keeping in mind that marriage is the most important. Now marriage can be a source of joy and love and mutual support. But why do we teach girls to aspire to marriage, and we don’t teach boys the same?” Her speech became so popular that Beyoncé sampled it in her 2013 hit Flawless. Adichie’s take on how society conditions girls to aspire to marriage is spot-on. You can be successful in all areas of your life, but people will always ask: “So, when are you getting married and having babies?” So entrenched…

According to Statistics South Africa, more than 50% of all crimes experienced by South African homeowners during the 2015/16 holiday season had to do with housebreaking. For most of us, the holidays means spending more time with family and friends, eating delicious food or going on vacation. But for criminals, this time signals the opportunity to break into homes. Don’t let the anticipation of a well-deserved vacation blind you to the risks of leaving your home unprotected. Take precautions before you leave as it will help keep your home and belongings secure while you’re gone, so you won’t have to worry about security once you’re on the road to fun and adventure. ALERT YOUR ALARM COMPANY Make sure that your alarm is working by having it tested at least a…

New mixed with old; designer pieces paired with flea market treasures; bargain finds sitting alongside expensive purchases. These are the key interior details – a marriage of opposites – that characterise Malin Manfredsson’s home, situated in Sweden. She loves every inch of it. Five years ago, her family moved into the house in central Vadstena. It was built in the 1800s and resembles a little villa. Malin knew she could apply her love of colour and collecting to its interior. Vadstena is one of the most charming towns in Östergötland County, Sweden. With fewer than 6 000 inhabitants, it enjoys city status but maintains a small-town feeling. Malin runs a store named Mrs Manfred on the city’s colourful shopping street. She lives in the house with her husband, Lars, and…

There are fewer women than men in executive positions. According to the latest Women in Business report, released by auditing firm Grant Thornton in March 2017, only 28% of senior management roles in South Africa are held by women. We need to groom more for women for higher positions at work. One way to do this is to set up a sisterhood and build networks among ourselves. LeAnne Dlamini, a singer and businesswoman, is taking female unity seriously. She started a campaign called End Girl Hate on social media in 2015. “This initially started as a campaign to have women really support one another. I’m in the entertainment industry and I noticed that when I walked into a room, people would look me up and down. This happens to many…

The world of sex is riddled with misconceptions that we are often too embarrassed to talk about. Take the sorry tale of the missionary position: that most natural of all sex moves, whereby a woman lies flat on her back, and the man lies on top of her and enters her from there. It’s simple to achieve, it doesn’t require much flexibility, and it’s probably the move most of us open with during a session of lovemaking, even if it might develop to take more interesting twists and turns later. This is the sexual position that was rumoured to be imported by missionaries during the colonial era. Legend has it they felt that other forms of connecting male and female bits to one another were way too provocative. You weren’t…

In September, parents were horrified by the story of a Grade 2 pupil at a primary school in Ekhurhuleni who took a gun and ammunition to school, allegedly to warn off a bully. This shocking incident is just one of the ramifications that can arise when bullying is not properly handled by schools and parents. Even when it doesn’t escalate to the point of firearms, bullying has serious consequences. “My son, who is eight years old, has been bullied by the same boy since he was six,” says Mpho*. “In the beginning, he thought they were just playing, but when he would tell us about his day, we started picking up that something wasn’t right. We had to explain to him that friends don’t hurt each other. They are the…

FORD ECOSPORT This car is about power and economy without compromise. It’s also about beauty and safety. The turbocharged 92kW EcoBoost can easily compete with a traditional 1.6-litre petrol engine, delivering full torque at just 1 500rpm. That’s a lot of power in an economical three-cylinder footprint. Plus, it gives a smooth ride over rough surfaces, ensuring a stress-free road trip. The EcoSport’s combination of traction control and electronic stability control help reduce the chances of wheel spin as well as over- or under-steering around corners. Six airbags give all-round protection inside, while the high-strength, yet lightweight steel that’s been injected into the EcoSport’s doors is an added safety feature. PRICE: From R209 900 LAND ROVER DISCOVERYS The car’s distinctive design is a head-turner, and you can choose from various…

Laduma Ngxokolo is taking over the world, one knitted item at a time. His groundbreaking knitwear range, MaXhosa by Laduma, has taken the global fashion scene by storm. In 2015, he won the Vogue Italia Scouting for Africa prize, enabling him to showcase his collection at the Palazzo Morando Show in Milan, Italy. And in September this year, he was commissioned by the Museum of Modern Art in New York to create a unique jersey for its exhibition titled: Items: Is Fashion Modern?, a showcase of the history of iconic clothes and accessories. The exhibition runs until 28 January next year. It features 111 objects from around the world, and the exhibition’s curators say the jersey which Laduma was asked to design has had “a profound impact on the world…