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Loves & Hates
Massages  I’d go for one every day if I could. It’s one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Running It’s my meditation time, when I can clear my mind and think about the day. My tardiness  l used to get upset when I’d be late to drop my girls
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Keep On Going
When I read our article The physical power of positive thinking on page 30, I couldn't help but think how much we all need a Mary Poppins-style dose of optimism and hope in our lives. The changes we're experiencing in our daily lives, along with the
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Treat Yourself
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Meet Our Contributors
SUSAN QUILLIAM is a relationships expert specialising in love and sex. On page 54, she provided expert commentary on the effects affairs can have on everyone involved. * My guilty pleasure? I love a well-crafted crime novel – but it has to end with
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EDITORIAL DIRECTOR FRITH THOMAS DESIGN ART DIRECTOR Samantha Lewis DESIGN FREELANCER Kewin Esof PRODUCTION CHIEF SUB-EDITOR Jenna Grenfell HOMES AND FOOD FOOD AND DECOR EDITOR Claire Badenhorst FASHION FASHION EDITOR Tiamara Singh SENIOR FASHIO
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I’m So Much BOLDER Now!
Emily, 37, is enjoying a wave of career success, appearing in one box office hit after another. She first made a name for herself as Emily Charlton in The Devil Wears Prada, and the last few years have seen the actress take on more demanding roles in
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New for YOU
Known for beautifully feminine pieces, Poetry’s winter range is all about cosy luxe. Think fabulous knits, reversible puffers, animal-print shirts, and soft-touch teddy coats. Coat, R2 399; jumper, R699; shirt, R699, all 6 to 18 Pandora’s My True C
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Everyday ESSENTIALS
Who said tailoring had to be boring? Loose, high-waisted trousers are the most versatile and comfortable item you’ll own. Swap classic black for camel, beige, and chocolate brown – staying loyal to just a few colours will make your winter wardrobe wo
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The Great COVER UP
This classic style is a smart investment and guaranteed to be a favourite in your wardrobe for years to come. Heritage fabrics work well on almost all designs – just invest in a fit that works for your shape. Double-breasted coats balance broad shoul
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WESTERN Classics
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STRIDE OUT In Style
Whether you’re a fan of block heels, stilettos, or Chelsea boots, everyone needs a trusty pair of ankle boots. Worn with jeans or an A-line skirt, these timeless classics pull your whole outfit together. White block-heel ankle boots are a big trend
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The Physical Power Of POSITIVE THINKING
Did you know that ditching negativity could add years to your life? A recent US study found that a positive outlook can help you live up to 15% longer and give you a better chance of reaching 85 years or older. “The health benefits of positivity are
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Give Yourself A Natural High
Feeling overwhelmed? Get your spirit soaring with these five easy tricks... 1 Dance the blues away When your favourite song comes on the radio, turn up the volume and dance like no one is watching. 2 Bring on a grin When life has you in a headlock,
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Accept, Breathe, Choose
Turn your negative thoughts and feelings into positive ones with the ABC method from leadership mentor Clare Josa ACCEPT Try not to resist the negative thought, or it will ‘fight back’. BREATHE Take three deep, ‘sighing’ (make a sigh noise) breath
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AMAZING WOMEN 40 over 40 AWARDS
The best websites and accounts offering inspiring content A beautiful food blog that offers over 400 delicious recipes. Di shares thoughtful, personal insights and draws you into her life as she cooks straight from her kitchen. Launched her cook
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Who Do You Think Deserves An Award?
Help us find an unsung hero, and you’ll go into a draw for the chance to win a wonderful prize. Nominate a legendary woman in either, or both, of the following categories: COMMUNITY HEROES From volunteers to carers, these are the women who give the
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Courage, Darling, Courage
Mom, I think I’m really ill.” With these words my family’s journey with Covid-19 started. A week of celebrations with friends from all over the world had culminated in a joyous wedding the day before, and the newly-weds had set off on honeymoon. My
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Family ROYALTY
Think celebs like Tom Hanks, Catherine-Zeta-Jones and Jim Carrey, and you may be surprised to hear they are grandparents. So, too, are Whoopi Goldberg and Mick Jagger, who’ve joined the prestigious ranks of great-grandparents. According to experts, t
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Irna Van Zyl
Irna, 63, lives in Tamboerskloof with her partner and their dog, Jake. The couple also has a home in Hermanus. READING I read anything from classic literature to non-fiction. Now, because of my career, I also focus on crime writing. I recently disc
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I Had To Tell Prue To STOP TALKING SO MUCH!
Can you believe it’s been over three years since Prue Leith replaced Mary Berry as Paul Hollywood’s co-judge on The Great British Bake Off? But, Prue has very much made the role her own, and now we can’t imagine the show without her. The hit series
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DAD, The Things I’d Like To Tell You...
Remember my wedding day when we stood together outside home affairs before the ceremony? It was a boiling summer day and we were both clammy from nerves and the heat. You asked me if I was OK, and I waited for the father/daughter Big Speech. It didn’
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‘I’VE LED A LIFE Full Of Adventure’
Maye Musk has travelled the world giving lectures on wellness and anti-ageing practices. She started modelling at 15, and was recently featured on the covers of iconic glossies like Harper’s Bazaar Brasil and Vogue Korea . Her eldest son, Elon, found
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An AFFAIR Tore My Life Apart
Harriet*, 50, was married to Mark* for more than 20 years, and they have two teenage children. “I’d been married for 22 years when I discovered my husband had had an affair. He’d been a charming, attentive man when I first met him, aged 22. We were
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The Counsellor’s View
Relationship expert Susan Quilliam comments on Harriet’s story: Understandably, Harriet felt devastated. Her husband’s confession meant she faced the loss not only of her marriage, but of the fidelity she’d trusted in, too. Was she right to try a
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The Counsellor’s View
Susan Quilliam comments on Anna’s story: Understandably, Anna feels blamed by society. Yet, like her partners, she only wanted love – and unlike them, she wasn’t breaking any vows. Was she naive to expect her first lover to choose her? Yes. Had h
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Be More Baby! (And Other Things I Learnt From Dirty Dancing)
The thing I fear most about getting older is living with regret. I have grandparents in their nineties, and what I most admire about them is they’ve grabbed opportunities to travel everywhere, experience anything, and take risks. They can look back a
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How Your Relationship Can SURVIVE & Thrive When You’re Cooped Up Together
Being stuck at home with your other half may feel like a great opportunity to spend time together. However, even the strongest relationships can flounder under stress. We spoke to a couples counselling service to ask how our relationships can survi
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Fashion WITH HEART
When Jacquie Myburgh Chemaly and Leigh Ord started collecting beautiful second-hand clothes and accessories, they couldn’t have imagined their feel-good fashion project would make such an impact. Through Vintage with Love, clothes, shoes and accessor
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What Can You Do To Help?
* FILTER Go through your wardrobe and donate whatever gently worn items you can. We’ll happily accept men’s and women’s clothing as well as kids’ garments and maternity wear. * DROP OFF Deliver your bags to one of our affiliated stores – there are 15
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ONE STOP wonders
I meet lots of women who tell me fashion stresses them out, but clothes should actually make life easier. If you look and feel your best, making your way in the world becomes so much more straightforward, not to mention fun! And finding your best doe
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