Fairlady

FAIRLADY is a modern, glossy grown-up magazine that offers great stories and inspired solutions to the busy South African woman.

ED’S LETTER

What I’m loving…

Letters • We would love to hear from you!

What we love right now • It must be summer, because we’re eating out a lot – be it amid the lavender fields, in a circus tent or on a rooftop! Also in the mix: a handpainted set of coffee cups and a darkly funny Vince Gilligan drama

IT’S A SUMMERTIME THING • We trawled the shops to find the latest summery silhouettes, colour palettes, prints, styles, footwear and accessories out there.

FUN WAS HAD BY ALL • Dopamine dressing is the name of the game. Boost your mood with candy brights and playful prints.

HEY, SAILOR! • Stripes, knots and navy-red-white combos steer this season’s nautical trend.

FIELD DAY • This season’s florals are lusher than ever – think opulent botanical prints, 3D petals and bold jewellery.

SPORTY SPICE • Sporty pieces add a street edge to athleisure, while a few casual touches and some jewellery keep the look elevated.

RUNNING WILD • There’s been an animal-print revival this season. If cow or zebra feels too tame, try python prints or animal-inspired jewellery.

SOFT-SPOKEN • Lilac, pistachio, wispy pink, ice blue, butter yellow… Pastels are everywhere this summer.

WANDERLUST SPIRIT • Boho has evolved beyond the early-aughts slouchy boots and hobo bags. The new look is cool, carefree and confidently undone.

QUITE NICE • Nobody needs another item to add to their to-do list, but a glimmers practice is free and easy, and it can improve your mental health immeasurably.

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO FINDING GLIMMERS

MONEY CAN BUY YOU HAPPINESS • If you spend it right, that is. In his new book, The Art of Spending Money, Morgan Housel looks at the perks and pitfalls of how we manage our finances.

SO YOU WANT TO WRITE A BOOK… • ‘Everyone has a book in them,’ as the saying goes – which is why an estimated 80% of us harbour this dream. So how do you turn it into reality?

RISE of the MACHINES • AI – it’s all anyone talks about these days. Businesses are pushing it into our daily lives at an alarming rate and, yes, ChatGPT is handy for presentations. But before you embrace large language models as your new life coach/assistant/significant other, it’s worth looking at some of the red flags and ripple effects.

HOT STUFF! • FAIRLADY HOT! TIME OUT 2025 WAS A BLAST. JOBURG, YOU SHOWED UP AND STOOD OUT!

The DESIGN EDIT • From circular fashion to exquisite tableware, these entrepreneurs are building brands grounded in sustainability and quality.

Style Rotate • Natasha Liesner & Georgina Bennett

House of HarHaz

Scrolling into DYSMORPHIA • We’re living in the most comfortable era in human history. We have longer life expectancy, more freedom, better technology and ready access to soya, oat, almond, rice and coconut milk. But are we happier? Not really.

What’s your ATTACHMENT STYLE? • According to psychologists, your bond with your primary caregivers in childhood might be impacting your life as an adult, the patterns in your relationships, and even your career.

WELCOME TO 7 STEPS TO YOUR START-UP • Want to start your own business or supercharge your side hustle? The online course 7 Steps to Your Start-Up will give you all the tools you need for a one-off fee of only R950.

CREATIVE OUTLET • Her real name is Alexene Farol Follmuth, but most of the world knows her as Olivie Blake, the bestselling author of the fantasy series The Atlas Six, which went viral during the Covid pandemic. We caught up with her before the release of her latest book.

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