The cover of the June Denim & Design issue of Marie Claire is a celebration of a generation of South African women who are empowered, creative and more beautiful than ever. Featuring award-winning South African actress and activist Terry Pheto, dressed in denim, it is embellished by South African illustrator and street artist Karabo Poppy. “This is not just another cover: […]
10 Winter Health Myths Exposed!
Separate fact from fiction when it comes to cold-weather wellness. Due to cold and flu season, chilly weather and holiday stress, it seems like we worry more about our health during the winter than at any other time of year. But do we really need to stress about our well-being this season? We spoke to […]
Two Basic Steps to Follow When You’re Online Shopping
Everyone’s embracing online shopping, but getting the right fit can be a bit tricky. Online shopping has gained immense momentum during the last decade. It’s with no surprise as we are in the digital age and seek the Internet for almost everything these days. I mean, come on – how convenient is it to shop […]
MY JOURNEY WITH ANXIETY
Am I anxious or merely under immense pressure or stress? That is the question I frequently ask myself when I wake up in a sweat at 3am most mornings. You feel your heart racing, terrified that it might just leap out of your chest. You feel that knot of despair in the pit of your stomach. Your mouth has […]
Dr. Esther Mahlangu – A Testament On The Nature Of Time
On the 9th of April, the world renowned Ndebele artist was given an Honorary Doctorate at the University of Johannesburg. The Honour recognises her “legacy as a cultural entrepreneur who has skilfully negotiated local and global worlds and played a major role as an educator”. Dr. Esther Mahlangu turns 83 in November. And if anything this for me became a perspective on the nature of […]
5 Autumn Activities to do before Winter Comes
Make the most of this underrated season. It’s that time of year where everyone mourns the loss of summer and the arrival of winter, forgetting all about the most underrated season of all: autumn. It’s the time for that in between weather where you’re wearing your chic winter wardrobe but don’t yet have to ruin […]
Roasted Pear & Butternut Squash Bisque
Since there are so many recipes out there for butternut squash soup, I thought I’d join the party. It is such a seasonal thing, after all. You’ve probably heard the line before …this is the one that you really have to try. Well, it really is. The combination of flavors is unbelievable. Butternut squash, sweet pears, […]
The Truth About Dating A Married Man
This is not something I’m excited to write about, but if we’re being honest, there’s a lot of us… Or rather, a lot of me’s. Women dating a married man. You’ll be surprised at how many women are curious and interested in exploring this dynamic. Exploring it because it’s been fashioned as something without commitment […]
The Painful Art of Finding Your Lane
Being someone who has always been interested in the idea of leadership and climbing the corporate ladder, I have noticed a rising trend in public discussion around authenticity in corporate spaces. This concept of authenticity crosses an array of themes including corporate brands and identities, leadership etc. The one I find most interesting is the one of creating […]
THE KEY TO SURVIVING YOUR 20’s
Why acceptance, moving on and showing up are essential to your growth A year and a half ago, while working as an intern for South African women’s magazine, True Love, I had the opportunity of having lunch with well established women in their mid to late 40s. When asked which decade was the best for them, […]