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Contents
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8 Unseen elements
Neutral essentials paired
with leather and gold
18 Accessories
Impeccably designed
must-have handbags
22 Pan-African fashion
Featuring Selfi
36 Shopping
Butter yellow and one-
piece swimsuits
28 The ones to watch
A fashion film
series celebrates
Black excellence
56
FEEL
32 Alexa, time to party
All the beauty inspo for
the holiday season
38 What’s on our
beauty radar?
44 What the collagen?
Here’s what you need to
know about the latest
beauty beverage
52 Pan-African beauty
Finally, a proudly South
African natural hair- and
body-care range!
LIVE
56 Nomzamo Mbatha
On natural beauty and
taking on Hollywood
62 Gift guide
For him, her, the kids and
the homebody
70 Summer on a budget
Wallet-friendly ways
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to have fun
74 It’s OK to hit pause
on your goals
Hint: stop trying to plan!
76 Should you be
living according to
your period?
THINK
84 Natural healing
90
Can fresh air help you
beat the blues?
90 Who runs the world?
The artists and
designers to know
102 Our favourite collabs
6 creatives putting
SA on the map
108 104 A new outlook
Make wellness your
top priority
108 Bread and wine
An indulgent recipe
and a pinot to match
38
ON THE COVER
PHOTOGRAPHY: Simz
Mkhwanazi, creative direction,
production and styling:
Jason Alexander Basson,
photographer’s assistants:
Mondli Madondo, Njabulo Khazi,
hair: Kudakwashe Mhlanga at
Kudatot, makeup: Rea Ngwenya at
ModaByRea, videography:
Mel Mthembu, location:
The Oyster Box, Durban
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ED’S LETTER
NONTANDO58
NONTANDO58
The festive season’s here – and it’s time to celebrate!

In this issue of Glamour, we celebrate surviving the most turbulent year of the decade and pat ourselves
on the back for our accomplishments, big or small. Inside this issue of Glamour, in our monthly series titled
‘Memoirs’, we feature several fitness and wellness professionals who offer expert advice to help you
prepare for the year ahead. Highlights include our well-curated ‘Gift Guide’ to help you shop smart, holiday
entertainment, the latest summer fashion trends and the creative collaborations on our radar.
Our cover star, actress, human rights activist and television personality Nomzamo Mbatha, has a leading role
in Coming to America 2. The sequel of the popular 1988 film will premiere worldwide this December, placing her
on the global stage. With seven years in the business, she’s established herself as a serious player in
PHOTOGRAPHY: SEBASTIAN VOIGT
the entertainment world and has acquired several endorsements deals with global brands. Now based in Los
Angeles, she’s a regular feature on the red carpet, as well as on stage hosting prominent awards and events. She
talks to Glamour about a young Nomzamo who had big dreams, how she’s surviving in a competitive industry
and being a humanitarian. We photographed the cover story in her hometown, Durban, where it all began.
Enjoy the read. Until next time.
Nontando Mposo, Editor-in-Chief

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A FASHION FOCUS
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P8 LEATHER, GOLD AND NEUTRAL ESSENTIALS. P18 IMPECCABLY
DESIGNED HANDBAGS YOU’LL WANT TO BE SEEN CARRYING.
P22 HOW A PANDEMIC BECAME AN INDUSTRY BLESSING.
P28 A FASHION FILM SERIES CELEBRATES BLACK EXCELLENCE.

Allow us to whisk
you away to
an earthly yet
unreal setting
this summer.
Be sure to bring
leather, gold and
this season’s
elegant and
ethereal neutral
essentials.
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PHOTOGRAPHED BY JULIE MARCH
elements
LOOK
THIS PAGE
Silk slip dress Stefania
Morland, tie apron dress
Merwe Salt, gold earrings
Lorne, leather sling bag
Verse, coin purses
Thalia Strates
OPPOSITE PAGE
Linen top and trousers
Lazuli, Belter and Philo bags
Verse, rings Lorne
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Silk top and trousers
Stefania Morland, gold
earrings Lorne, leather
bag Missibaba
OPPOSITE PAGE
Coat Stefania Morland,
gold earrings Lorne
THIS PAGE
Top, trousers and ankle boots
Hannah Lavery, gold
earrings Lorne, bucket bag
with rouge strap and Lola
bag Thalia Strates
OPPOSITE PAGE
Linen wrap dress Judith
Atelier, sea urchin stud
earrings and ring Kinkel
Jewellery, springbok hyde
coin purses Thalia Strates
THIS PAGE
Linen spring coat and bag
Hannah Lavery, top and
trousers Museá, shoes
Valerie Domínguez,
gold earrings Lorne,
bucket bag with springbok
strap Thalia Strates
OPPOSITE PAGE
Coat Stefania Morland,
gold rings Lorne,
bucket bag with shearling
strap Thalia Strates
STYLING & DIRECTION: ARMAND DICKER, ANTHONY HINRICHSEN; HAIR & MAKEUP:AMY TOURELL AT ONE
LEAGUE CREATIVE MANAGEMENT; MODEL: ININA HENRY AT BOSS MODELS; VIDEOGRAPHY: CORINE STIJEN
LOOK
THIS PAGE
Tie apron dress Merwe
Salt, shoes Valerie
Domínguez, gold earrings
Lorne, muyora bag and
coin purses Thalia Strates
leather belt Verse,
leather bag Matsidiso
OPPOSITE PAGE
Dress Merwe Salt,
gold earrings Lorne
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CARRY
ON
It’s as essential for us

to look to our local
designers for the
highest quality and
impeccably designed
handbags as it is to
carry one.
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BRONZED
BASKET
Bronzed Basket
handmakes with
love: baskets,
beads and
all-natural
accessories.
Working with
weavers from
Mpumalanga
to create
authentically
African weaved
products is a sign
the brand truly
supports local.
These beautifully
beaded
handbags are
made by
Bronzed
Basket’s founder
and her
coworker.
THIS PAGE: PHOTOGRAPHY: WAAFIQ HENDRICKS; OPPOSITE PAGE: PHOTOGRAPHER:
RYAN HING; PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR: DAVID LAI
L’UNFM
In response
to consumers
seeking rest
from the chaos
who gravitated
towards
simplified
beauty,
L’uniforme
has released
considered,
beautiful,
wellmade pieces
designed to last
forever.

PROJECT
DYAD
A creative
studio based
in Cape Town
that designs and
manufactures
contemporary-
style leather
bags and
accessories.
Their 2020
capsule
collection, ‘The
Notion of Being
Apart’, was
inspired by the
optimism found
in isolation,
finding freedom
in confined
spaces.
MODEL: ROBIN JORDAAN; OPPOSITE PAGE: PHOTOGRAPHER:FRANCES MARAIS

THIS PAGE: PHOTOGRAPHY: THALIA STRATES; STYLING: GITHAN COOPOO;
THALIA
STRATES
Thalia Strates
creates
adornments for
wild-spirited yet
sophisticated
adventurers and
professionals,
using materials
that are
indigenous to
Africa to design
and hand-craft
investment
pieces with a
story. “Having
a handbag I
feel confident
carrying in
regards to
timelessness,
comfort and
functionality is
important to
me,” says the
designer.
LOOK
PHOTOGRAPHY: RVIDERUM QUATIS

i n a time of uncertainty
for local businesses, they
must be able to adapt to
change and become agile
to the current fluctuation
in market behaviour. We
chatted to Celeste Arendse
of Selfi about the impact the
pandemic has had on her
business, and how she’s re-
strategised to overcome the
current challenges facing all
South African designers.
Glamour: How’s the
Will local pandemic affected brands?

Celeste Arendse: As online
fashion survive
sales have increased, so too
has the demand for content.
As a brand, we’ll invest
the pandemic?
more into online, not only
from a content creation
point of view but also from a
functionality perspective.
We look to sustainable-design brand
Selfi for answers and inspiration. G: Have you changed
the way you market and
WORDS BY JASON ALEXANDER BASSON produce your products?
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CA: I think the main content creation, as well as mentioned, aspects of that consumers to our brand.
takeaway here is the shift in online brand awareness. We will include brand story – We must also ensure that
focus to brand storytelling don’t need a physical store that’s what sets apart many we, as a brand, can continue
in the context of selling a presence to run our business. brands who’re strengthening selling online without
product. These days, people their position online. The compromising our access
want to know who you are, G: What can we expect other one is designing. We to fabric.
what the bones of your from Selfi in the future? have to be that much more
business are, and why they CA: We’re looking at creating selective with fabrications G: What did you have to
should invest in your brand. a stronger brand story, and availability. There are let go?
In terms of production, perpetually reinforced by a still shortages of fabric, CA: The entire structure
we’re focusing on direct lifestyle that complements it. specifically new fabric, on we knew, but that was was
sales or orders. We’ve Our pillars have, and always the market. While that’s probably not the worst thing
stopped over-producing, will be, self-empowerment, easing up, we have to be that could’ve happened.
pulling out of stockists who self-care and sustainability, resourceful by finding ways Many brands, including
themselves have had to points we want to reinforce to marry conceptual items ours, are focusing on one
close. Interestingly, we’ve more thoroughly. As I and fabrications that’ll draw collection a year that’s
seen an increase in the season-less, as opposed to
demand for international two, four or even six. It’s
wholesale orders during the idea of slow fashion,
the height of the pandemic “The pandemic has allowed which is ironic as these are
– from places such as
Hamburg, Dubai and New
businesses to fast-track their the ideals the industry has
been toying with for years
York. We’ve also seen solutions to the problem of now. Essentially, we have to
consumers participating on industry-wide excess” accept this as our new reality.
platforms such as Mercedes- The normal functioning of
Benz in Russia and panel several internal systems is
discussions at ZEITZ also bound to change. Due
MOCAA. to the pandemic, customs
operations are slower,
G: Is this the way things will meaning there’s a constant
be from now on? shortage of supplies. So,
CA: The face of retail has we’ve become agile, able
changed. We have fewer to think on our feet. Who
overheads, and we’ve closed knows what could happen
our flagship store as it next. You have to be ready
wasn’t feasible to keep it and willing to shake a leg,
open anymore. I think the creatively and authentically.
less-is-more approach has For example, we’ve resorted
been a long time coming to making more fabrics
for most businesses. This ourselves and collaborating
PHOTOGRAPHY: EUNICE DRIVER
industry, and many others, with weavers and fabric

still produce a lot of waste. dyers. In a way, that’s been
In some ways, the pandemic fantastic. We, as designers,
has allowed businesses to have to realise that we now
fast-track their solutions can reset the industry, and
to the problem of industry- create a new system that’s
wide excess. Our priority been much-needed for a
is to invest in better image while. It’s exciting to be a
quality (photographers) and part of it.

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Cruise into 2021
Louis Vuitton’s latest Cruise Collection is as fun as it is
fresh – take this eye-catching, bold, beaded Capucine
bag, for instance. Visit louisvuitton.com
When art meets fashion

We can’t get enough of this collab between Spanish brand Desigual
and Miranda Makaroff, which hits stores this December. Look out
for the Desigual store in Sandton City. Visit desigual.com
Dripping
in gold
We have a major
crush on local
jeweller Henriette
Botha’s minimal
and mod pieces.
For chunky rings Stylish doccies to binge-watch
and paperclip -House of Cardin
chains, each one -Martin Margiela: In His Own Words
dipped in gold, visit -Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams
henriettebotha.com -Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful

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and Thebe Magugu, along
with designers and brands
including Romeo Hunte,
Fe Noel, Abrima Erwiah of
Studio One Eighty Nine,
Stella Jean, Daily Paper, and
Bantu Wax, among several
more, all of whom will work
to provide connections and
resources to Black fashion
and creative businesses large
and small. The idea is to
break down the traditional
entry barriers to the industry,
those that have historically
shut out BIPOC individuals
d
as well as unknown names.
The founding members meet
virtually every Friday via
Zoom or phone to discuss
new initiatives and provide
mentorship to those whose
companies are still in the
early stages of growth and
exposure. As of now, there’s
no official way to enter into
In the Blk, and Victor, along
with the other founding
esigner Victor Glemaud members, field requests and
revealed what he’s been inquiries via email and DM.
working on over the last The official launch of
few months. It wasn’t a look In the Blk happened at
book for a new spring 2021 Paris Fashion Week, with a
collection, but instead, a bold new video series that
The ones look forward into a new

and more inclusive future
for the industry. Victor
showcased the work of
designers from around the
world, and Black writers,
to watch
New organisation In the Blk
launched a new organisation
called In the Blk, which
is a networking concept
for Black designers and
directors and stylists. In fact,
the entire team who worked
on the project, from the
publicists to the producers
creatives around the world. to the back-of-house staff, is
releases a fashion film series Members include stylist Black. Titled Film Noirs and
celebrating black excellence. Jason Rembert, designers produced by the Black-
WORDS BY BROOKE BOBB Virgil Abloh, Carly Cushnie owned, New York–based
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Jean. That friction was them, laughing and smiling

exciting,” he said. “I was joyfully while parading down
further inspired on a much a palm tree-lined street in
deeper level by the designers’ bold fashion. Former model
desire and willingness to and fashion industry pioneer
ELISHA_
SMITH_LEVEROCK collaborate with other Black Bethann Hardison makes a
creatives on this brand-new cameo in one of the films too,
project – their trust was the playing a wise, spectacularly
ultimate inspiration.” This dressed grandmother. As
creative studio Equator In the Blk team wanted the project was also personal to Ade explains further of the
Productions, the series narratives of the films to feel him: “I looked through their styling in the films, “You
features the new collections expressive of the wider world collections and read their will see bold colours and
from designers such as Ashya, of Black culture and not just scripts, and I instantly knew textures, unique layering,
House of Aama, Kenneth Ize, reflective of the social justice the characters they were and a mix of silhouettes that
Off-White, Stella Jean, Sergio movement happening right trying to portray. I know highlight the unique fluidity
Hudson, and more. Costume now. “The Black experience these people because they of the clothing in the new
designers Ade Samuel and and racial injustice do not are my people.” age of fashion.” These films
Memsor Kamarake led the only exist in America,” he Poetic imagery in the reflect the important and
styling of the videos, and said. “Through our films, films features Black women very urgent ethos of In the
the five directors include we chose to collaboratively wandering through fields and Blk as a whole organisation,
Ademola Falomo, Anthony create and amplify our lush landscapes, with original and as Ade notes, “This
Prince Leslie, Elisha Smith- storytelling focused on the songs sung a cappella or with collective is a safe haven for
Leverock, Numa Perrier and layered excellence of global the melancholy strings of a like-minded creatives who
Sean Frank. Black life.” guitar accompanying them. want to see a change not only
Film Noirs opens with It was no easy feat either There are joyful ‘goddesses’, in the industry but within the
a statement from Victor according to Memsor, who as one film title refers to world.”
in which he explains the said that the five films in four
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now and notes that the days. “At times I felt like an
organisation is founded air traffic controller rather
on three distinct pillars: than a fashion director,” he
“politics, economics, and said jokingly. But despite
innovation.” Victor also the tricky deadlines and the
emphasised that “the idea restrictions they faced due
is to use Film Noirs as a to Covid-19, Memsor noted
global introduction to In that this was one of the most
the Blk.” The films were rewarding and inspiring
shot on location in Los projects he’s ever worked
Angeles, London, New York, on. “I loved the energy of
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each narrative and setting, student Fisayo Quadri’s
the clothing was chosen brand LoveOhLou hanging
according to which designers on the racks next to designs
are based in each city. Victor from industry powerhouses
said that he and the rest of the like Virgil Abloh and Stella

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inflammatory, de-stressing massage oil, which targets the illuminate your eyes
primary areas where your muscles carry stress, stretching them without weighing down
out and reducing tension. It contains a unique blend of hemp, your eyelids. Chanel
moringa and lemongrass oils. Les 4 Ombres Golden
Placecol Anti-inflammatory and De-stress Massage R350. Meadow R980.
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RUSSELL J SMITH, MARZAHN BOTHA, GALLO/GETTY IMAGES
Curl time
Take control of your mane
by nourishing and detangling
it first, so you don’t pull your
hair when you comb it. Look
for ingredients such as aloe
which has healing properties,
shea butter and avocado oil.
Naturally Africa Detangling
Spray R139.99, label.m Curl
Define Cream R430,
Cantu Avocado Leave In
Conditioning Repair
Cream R169.95.
Beauty on your doorstep

The newest addition to the Watershed family at the V&A
Waterfront is a space that stocks locally produced, proudly
African and handmade organic beauty products. The makers of
these are on hand to offer expert advice on the products most
suitable for your needs and concerns.

FEEL
BEAUTY
Q&A
JUST ASKING
NOMZAMO MBATHA
The actress and Neutrogena ambassador
often travels the world, but all that flying never
seems to affect her skin. Nomzamo Mbatha
talks no-makeup confidence and everything
in between.
everywhere with me. I’m

obsessed with my face, and I
love using exfoliating mitts
when I wash it.
G: The last beauty product

you finished that gives you
CONDÉ NAST DIGITAL STUDIO, ORTERY PHOTOGRAPHY SOLUTIONS, GALLO/GETTY IMAGES
healthy looking skin and

no-makeup confidence,
especially when you’re
WORDS: JESÉ-CHÉ LILLIENFELDT; PHOTOGRAPHY: SIMZ MKHWANAZI, DAN DRURY,
travelling?
Glamour: What is it about NM: I use Neutrogena Hydro
bare skin that makes you Boost Serum twice a day, and
feel confident and alive? when I travel I lather it on
Nomzamo Mbatha: my face – so a bottle doesn’t
Not wearing makeup is last me long! I use Hydro
liberating, self-assuring, Boost City Shield SPF25 to
comforting. You don’t G: Which part of the invite them to ‘See what’s protect my skin, especially
have to put on a show to process of being a part of possible’. We champion during the summer season.
feel confident because the Neutrogena team have skin positivity: we don’t
you can do it just as well you enjoyed the most? call it anti-ageing, we call G: Tips for not melting in
in your natural state. I feel NM: I love being part of the it pro-ageing. It’s been an front of harsh camera lights
most beautiful when I’m family, how we’ve built such incredible journey and daily aggressors?
barefaced, to be honest. a large community in South seeing people resonate with NM: I take good care of my
Africa for Neutrogena lovers the brand. skin. If you’re going to be
G: Which essential beauty – it’s a feather in my cap. I under harsh lighting, invest
items do you never leave believe in the integrity of G: Your most used beauty in a hydrating eye cream, and
the house without? the brand and its products. or self-care item? a moisturiser that protects
NM: Mascara, lip gloss, and I’ve seen the results, and NM: It’s between the barrier of your skin and
sunscreen for my hands, it’s always so beautiful to Neutrogena’s Spot has hydrating properties
especially when I’m driving see how women, young and Controlling Facial Wash to quench your skin. You
because I find the sun always old, have seen themselves and Hydro Boost Water should wear sunscreen
hits my hands, which can reflected in a positive light Gel Cleanser. I always every day, but it also helps to
lead to discolouration. when we as Neutrogena decant these and take them minimise scarring.

How perfumers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to create For Yves Saint Laurent Libre the
scents may be the last frontier of natural beauty products, Intense, the brand fractionates lavender
but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to craft a scent with essential oil with carbon dioxide until
natural ingredients. Here, Glamour explores the science it smells like the freshest, brightest
and innovation of incorporating AI into the fragrance- lavender you could pick in Provence.
making process. (Real lavender’s often eschewed
p
because its herbal and woody hints
give perfumes a cologne-y quality.)
And Calvin Klein’s CK Everyone is the
brand’s first fragrance to contain 77%
‘naturally derived’ ingredients (ones
that contain raw materials the brand has
tweaked in a lab).
But what about the sustainability
erfumes may smell like raspberries or perfumes. It’s not that natural notes are question? You can’t over-harvest geranyl
jasmine but, paradoxically, fragrances better than synthetic ones, per se, but acetate, but you can over-harvest
are the last frontier of natural beauty they are another tool in the perfumer’s its muse, the rose. “The challenge is
products. Unlike skincare, hair care, kit and one that appeals to the having enough of the natural material
and cosmetics – which chemists can consumer’s appetite for more natural to produce perfumes,” says organic
formulate entirely with botanically products. chemist (and founder of the fragrance
derived ingredients, rather than But “it’s tricky to formulate perfumes blog Colognoisseur) Mark Behnke.
synthetics – the perfume industry has with natural ingredients. They don’t last “One of the most famous sandalwoods,
been fuelled by the opposite: synthetic as long on the skin, and if you’re paying mysore, was sold in India, and the
mimicry of natural ingredients. When for a fragrance you want it to last,” says industry harvested it into oblivion.”
you smell lavender or rose in a perfume, Aerin Lauder, founder of Aerin. She’s But innovative materials are offering
maybe 90% of the time what you’re proud of the real and enduring notes she a more sustainable way forward.
smelling is a linalool or geranyl acetate uses, like lilac in her Lilac Path. Bioengineers are designing yeast strains
compound, lab-made replicas of the One high-tech solution: perfumers that can be fermented into a handful of
flowers in bloom. are using artificial notes, including
It’s been that way since the late 1800s intelligence (AI) peach, mango,
when the industry introduced synthetic to measure how coconut and rose.
aromatic molecules. For the first time, intensely you’ll “...it’s in Botanical waste is
precious scents were available at prices smell a scent over environmental being repurposed
that the rising middle class could afford.
“The artificial products were stronger,
time. They can
then increase the
and social to create essential
oils, such as using
longer lasting and cheaper,” says concentration of respect” apple pulp that
Mandy Aftel, a perfumer and author of an ingredient or would otherwise
Fragrant: The Secret Life of Scent (R475, pair it with one be disposed of at
loot.co.za). “With the move from natural that makes its food-processing
to synthetics, the great perfumes were effect more powerful. Rose may be set off plants, says Stephen Nilsen, senior
born – Chanel No. 5, Shalimar.” by other natural or synthetic notes, that perfumer at Givaudan.
But chemical replicas of the real don’t compete with the classic floral, but IFF distils discarded turmeric leaves
thing aren’t exactly trendy right now, so make it smell headier. into the oil with hints of pepper and
the big fragrance houses – Firmenich, And new distillation techniques can citrus (it developed the ingredient
Givaudan, International Flavours & make natural fragrances as complex as this spring, so you can expect to see it
Fragrances (IFF) — are hard at work anything a perfumer could dream up in in fragrances next year), and it takes
innovating ways to create more natural a lab. oakwood extract from wood harvested
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The future of
fragrance
WORDS BY JESSICA CHIA
for wine and liquor barrels. While

creating CK Everyone, perfumer Alberto
Morillas balanced notes for their smell
and eco-footprint, earning the fragrance
a Silver Material Health Cradle to Cradle
environmental certification.
For a sustainable fragrance event
last year, “our perfumers created 100%
natural perfumes that were also 100%
traceable and organic. The future of
PHOTOGRAPHY: GALLO/GETTY IMAGES
fragrance is in environmental and

social respect,” says Judith Gross,
vice president of creation and design,
branding and marketing fragrances at
IFF.
The real innovations on the horizon
are the ones that’ll make more botanicals
available in ways that have a smaller
impact on the environment. It’ll take
time – not every flower will be available
at once – “but even a small diamond on
a ring makes a difference,” says Mark.

SUMMER
It’s time to celebrate. Introducing our favourite
spritzes for every occasion this season.
WORDS BY JESÉ-CHÉ LILLIENFELDT
DATE NIGHT GIRLS’ DAY OUT

Delicately seductive with heart Command your place in the world
notes of neroli, rose and delicate, with medleys of peach, rose,
sunny, powdery island flowers, citrus and vanilla. It’s the perfect
this one’s sure to get you both accompaniment to a memorable
in the mood. day spent with the gals.
Armani Prive Les Eaux R2 950, Armani Sì Fiori R1 150 David Tlale Exotic For Her EDP R599, Sintra Memo Paris R5 000
FEEL
FAMILY FUN WEDDING BELLE

Delight yourself in these sweet Exude a contagious energy that’ll
and feminine scents that are light make you feel beautiful. Each of
and dry down to notes of musk, these soft, woody, floral scents are
daydreaming of sandy beaches, enriched with juicy nashi pear and
palm trees and turquoise water. Bulgarian rose.
Berdoues Sunrise Beach R595, Louis Vuitton California Dream R4 000 Valentino Donna Born In Roma R1 200, Kenzo Poppy Bouquet R2 260

WHAT
THE COLLAGEN?
Why’s everyone jumping on the collagen bandwagon? Lucy Tavares from O’Nutricia
Collagen shares all you need to know about the latest beauty beverage.
THERE’S A LOT OF glue. It provides a structure and appear as if it was cells that provide structure
HYPE surrounding ingesting that enables your cells to ‘falling off’. and strength to your skin.
collagen orally. It’s one of the grow and flourish. From the Collagen makes up over Collagen helps to keep your
most abundant proteins in age of 25, your collagen 70% of the protein found skin plump and resilient,
the human body, containing levels start to decrease, in your skin. Your skin has youthful and wrinkle-free.
18 amino acids, including all leading to a dry, thinning three layers: the epidermis When it reaches your skin,
eight of the essential amino skin, more prone to fine (the outermost layer), the you use it to make more
acids your body needs. But lines, wrinkles and a lack of dermis (the middle layer), collagen. Over time, this
as you age, your production firmness. and your hypodermis (the visibly improves your skin’s
of collagen decreases. It’s one of the building deepest layer). While each hydration and texture,
blocks in your body that layer’s crucial, the dermis amongst other healthy
WHAT IT IS gives your skin its structure. layer’s held together by changes. Your skin will be
Collagen comes from the Without it, your skin would collagen and made up of healthier and better able to
Greek word kolla meaning have no support structure fibroblasts, which are skin heal overall.
FEEL
SOME OF THE Peptide form (specifically 1. 10 000mg of hydrolysed ƀǇSoups, sauces and
BENEFITS in smaller chains of two or collagen per serving. condiments
ƀǇStrengthens and improves three amino acids), allows 2. Hydrolysed collagen ƀǇ Ice-cream
the health of your hair, the body to absorb collagen peptides are more digestible ƀǇAn omelette or
nails and even your teeth. easily and send it towards and easily absorbed. scrambled eggs
ƀǇHelps heal a leaky gut targeted tissue. It’s easily 3. Check the label for
(intestinal lining). digestible and an absorbable unnecessary fillers. It should WORK IN
ƀǇReduces joint pain and source of protein. Hydrolysed only contain real ingredients. PROGRESS
degeneration. collagen’s composed of 4. Must contain a mass of Most people feel fewer aches
ƀǇProtects yout low-molecular-weight, small collagen peptides. and pains after 15 days of
cardiovascular health. peptides, meaning it’s both 5. Is the packaging continuous usage. After a
ƀǇImproves your liver’s health. highly digestible, and easily environmentally friendly? month of consumption, your
ƀǇBoosts your metabolism, absorbed and distributed 6. Choose a trusted and skin’s hydration, nail strength
muscle mass and in your body. A collagen recognised brand. and gut health may improve.
PHOTOGRAPHY: KEVIN MARK PASS, GALLO/GETTY IMAGES
energy output. peptide is a gelatine broken It takes three to six months

ƀǇOverall skin health: down into smaller particles. AN ADDITION for your hair’s health to
better skin hydration, Hydrolysed collagen doesn’t TO YOUR MEAL visibly improve.
reduced stretch marks and show any gel strength at Skincare starts from the For the best and long-
improved skin elasticity. all due to its much lower inside out. Collagen-rich lasting results, you should
molecular weight. foods include spinach, kale, include collagen as part
COLLAGEN fish, chicken and beef. You of your daily nutrition,
PEPTIDES VS SIX WAYS could add powdered collagen and continue to do so
HYDROLYSED TO IDENTIFY to your coffee or smoothie, for a minimum of three
COLLAGEN THE BEST or hot tea at night. You could consecutive months. To
The word peptide comes COLLAGEN also add it to baked dishes enhance your uptake, you
from the Greek word peptos Choose one with few and such as muffins, pancakes should also take Vitamin
meaning digested, derived simple ingredients, that’s or bread. C in conjunction with
from pessein meaning to colourless, flavourless, hydrolysed collagen peptides.
digest. Collagen peptides packed in a cGMP facility, ALTERNATIVES: Results may vary between
are collagen proteins, broken and contains no additives ƀǇA pre-or post-workout individuals; everyone’s unique
down into smaller particles. or E numbers. shake in their constitution.

Barefaced
Confidence rejuvenates when it finally
comes into contact with
water. Neutrogena has
We’re here for the minimal-to- harnessed the power of
no-makeup look this summer. this small-but-mighty
super-hydrated, healthy botanical to work in
looking and radiant tandem with hyaluronic
summer skin. acid – that can absorb
T
he better your The Ressurection up to 1000x its weight
skin looks, the Plant, which lives in some in water – to provide
more confident of the world’s harshest supercharged hydration.
you’ll feel with environments, can The powerhouse duo
the minimal miraculously survive for releases hydration back
makeup summer look. over 50 years without into your skin throughout
So amp up your skincare water. Trehalose within the day. It’s lightweight
routine with the new and the plant helps to retain and non-sticky yet it
improved Neutrogena what little moisture it quenches your skin
Hydro Boost range for has before the plant instantly.
THE REFRESHED NEUTROGENA® HYDRO BOOST RANGE NOW INCLUDES:

Hydro Boost Water Gel, R139.95: Replenishes skin’s water reserves for hydrated skin and a healthy glow and is clinically proven to show noticeable
improvement to skin’s hydration within 24 hours | Hydro Boost Gel Cream, R139.95: Intensely conditions skin, giving up to 48 hours of hydration
| Hydro Boost Eye Cream, R139.95: Targets signs of fatigue by hydrating the delicate skin around the eyes for a bright-eyed look that lasts | Hydro
Boost Serum, R159.95: Small but mighty, this powerful serum gives impactful hydration that instantly energises tired-looking skin
AVAILABLE AT SELECTED DIS-CHEM, CLICKS AND FOSCHINI STORES. FOR MORE INFO, VISIT NEUTROGENA.CO.ZA,
@NEUTROGENASA ON INSTAGRAM, OR CALL 0860 410 032
® TRADEMARK OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON (PTY) LTD 2020

SUMMER
HEROES
As long, summer days are fast approaching, we’ve rounded up
our summer saviours, enriched with hydrating and rejuvenating
properties and packed with antioxidants that’ll leave you glowing
radiantly, from head to toe.
FEEL
Wet n Wild Prime Focus Primer Serum R99, NUXE Very

Rose 3-in-1 Soothing Micellar Water R265, Skinderm
Pure Clarifying Mask R280, Australian Gold Instant
Sunless Spray R350, Amouage Blossom Love Hair Mist
R1 540, SVR Clairial Night Peel R630, Avéne Eau
Thermale SPF 50+ Spray R319
Lamelle Skin Essence Rejuvenate R395, Espa Fitness Shower Oil R1 440, Schwarzkopf Got2b Glued Wax
R105, The Body Shop Hemp Heavy-Duty Lip Care R85, Azana Aloe Vera and Cucumber Micellar Water
R89.95, Inoar Magic Spray R500, SVR Sebiaclear Eau Micellaire R480
GET YOUR MASK ON!

Imbue Curl Restoring Mask R230, Marc Anthony Nourishing Hemp
Oil Treatment R179, Dr Hauschka Oil R495, Andrew Barton S.O.S
Hair Treatment Mask R100, Creightons Smoothing Deep Treatment
Masque R119.95, The Perfect Hair Conditioner Deep Detangling
R89.99, OGX Coconut Oil Miracle Hair Mask R165

Fat freezing is trending,
although the non-
invasive treatment has
existed for longer than
a decade. We decided to
try it under the expert
guidance of Fat Freeze
aka cryolipolysis experts
Mareldia Jones and
Allan Scott.
WORDS BY
JESÉ-CHÉ LILLIENFELDT
FREEZE
WHAT
YOU CAN
SQUEEZE
HOW IT WORKS therapist places the pod or at each treatment to catch mindful of your food choices
Fat freezing is exactly how it handle on your target area, up on sleep or enjoy a good and be willing to make other
sounds: a therapist applies the fat freezing begins, book.) minor changes (especially if
a cold temperature to your leaving you with a slimmer, you aren’t active). You’ve got
targeted area, which causes smoother and tightened THE to play your part to achieve
fat cells to crystalise and body. The recommended EXPERIENCE the best results. One of
expire. Your lymphatic system time between treatments Before you go for your the great things about this
eliminates these fat cells is 30 days. You may require treatment, keep in mind it’s experience is the fact that
naturally and permanently. only one treatment on a not as simple as freezing you don’t need to do much
Each treatment decreases specified area, or you may your fat, then continuing before your treatment. But
the number of fat cells in a need more. (Regardless, you to make the same lifestyle your therapist will advise
targeted area. Once your can use the time you spend choices. You need to be you not to overeat as it may
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cause discomfort during your results. That’s not to say you ƀǇIf you’ve recently had an ĺ Back fat
treatment. Just before the can’t have it done if you’re operation on the area you’d ĺ Bra fat
treatment, your therapist overweight; if you’re serious like to treat ĺ Man boobs
covers the area with a about losing weight and ĺ Below the glutes
wet-wipe-like sheet called changing your lifestyle, it’s THE PROCESS ĺ Inner and outer thighs
an antifreeze membrane to doable. If you’re looking for a As crystallised fat cells take
protect your skin. Then, a treatment that delivers fast between 30 and 40 days THE RESULTS
pod or handle is placed over results due to an upcoming to leave your body, you’re You may notice a difference
the area, which acts as a engagement such as a required to increase your on the day of your
vacuum that sucks up your wedding, work commitment, water consumption, increase treatment, but it takes
fat and freezes it at subzero birthday, or you’ve just given physical activity and change 30 to 40 days to see the
temperatures. You may birth, then this is for you. your eating habits slightly. full results. Some people
experience initial discomfort, After your treatment, your are happy after just one
but the sensation disappears WHO CAN’T therapist also gives you a treatment, while other
as the area becomes numb. HAVE IT DONE? simple eating plan and a people may feel they need
Another bonus is that there’s ƀǇPregnant women 10-minute exercise plan. more. Have this discussion
no downtime, meaning you ƀǇMothers who’ve just given The number of subsequent during a consultation or on
can have the treatment birth (you can only have the treatments you’ll need to the day of your treatment.
during your lunch break. treatment three months have depends on your unique You can treat a specific area
after a natural birth and six physiology and your goals. every 30 days, and an expert
WHO CAN months after a caesarean) permanently removes the
HAVE IT DONE? ƀǇUnderage children without SUITABLE fat cells from your system.
If your weight’s in the healthy their parents’ consent AREAS Results vary depending on
range – not exceeding 10kg ƀǇPeople with open and ĺ Chin the individual.
over your body mass index septic wounds ĺ Tummy
(BMI) – you’ll see better ƀǇCancer patients ĺ Love handles PROS
ƀǇThe process permanently
removes your fat cells
ƀǇThere’s no downtime
ƀǇThere are little to no
telltale signs (some may
experience light bruising
that disappears)
ƀǇYou can resume normal life
immediately
CONS
ƀǇThere's a risk of freezer

burn if it’s not administered
correctly
ƀǇA common misconception is
that the longer and colder
the treatment the better
the benefits, but this could
be dangerous and harmful.
Starting at R4 000. For

more information, visit
coolbodysculpting.co.zaǇǇǇ

PAN-AFRICAN
Back to her roots

SONTO POOE’S NATURAL HAIR AND BODY CARE RANGE,
NATIVECHILD WAS BORN OUT OF A LESS-THAN-IDEAL ENCOUNTER
WITH A HAIRDRESSER AND FRUSTRATION WITH SUPERMARKET
SHELVES SATURATED WITH CHEMICAL-FILLED HAIR PRODUCTS.
Glamour: What inspired and my love for hair and all my teens. I started a natural SP: We’re not only a leader
your business idea? things natural progressed skincare brand because in the space of plant-based
Sonto Pooe: I didn’t wake into a business. After I reacted negatively to care, but we’re the only
up one morning and decide experiencing my own artificial food and products brand whose products have
to start a business. It grew frustrations, I mastered how when I was a child. a multi-use function. You
on me, over years of being in to take care of and do my can use our products on your
this space informally. hair. I plaited peoples’ hair at G: What makes your body and hair. When we
I believe love follows us, weekends to earn money in products different? say we only choose the best
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quality for our products, we G: What goals have you set as women, until we take be begging to stock our
mean it. for your business? our business elsewhere. products. That’s the sad
SP: They grow every year, I’ve seen it. The reality is reality. It took us longer
G: What were some of the with each milestone we that large retailers aren’t than what it should’ve
challenges you faced? reach. Ultimately, we’d like transformative when it to appear on the shelves,
SP: There were many, from to be a household name, and comes to gender equality and the opportunity only
juggling funds to negotiating we’re well on are our way to for entrepreneurs. You have arose because our buyers
supplier rates, employing achieving that. Our goal is to find other ways to get were Black females, so they
quality staff, and finding for our customers, from all your products to customers understood the market.
routes to market and walks of life, to be happy. before retailers pay attention
creative ways to market to them. They’ve said to me, G: What advice would you
the brand – the list goes on. G: What percentage of your “Sorry, there’s no market for give your 18-year-old self?
Ultimately, you’ll always products are organic? your products.” I think, ‘if SP: You’ll be OK. Everything
experience challenges. The SP: We don’t claim our only they saw the demand will fall into place. Don’t
test is how you overcome products are organic, but we’re seeing through our let other peoples’ voices be
them, and for me, your they’re plant-based, natural customer requests, they’d louder than yours.
attitude is crucial. You and responsibly sourced.
must have a solution-based
mindset and keep calm G: What inspires you to
through the storms. Step-by- be successful?
step, you’ll overcome those SP: I’m not a quitter. I
obstacles. believe that once you start
something, you must see
G: What’s the most it through. Our Heavenly
rewarding part? Father inspires me. When
SP: Seeing our customers I look at what He created,
happy, being able to see in this world and each of
hundreds of thousands of us, I have no choice but to
people use our products, live to my fullest potential.
reading their reviews, I continue Mom’s legacy
seeing how many of our of hard work and pushing
customers have invested in forward, no matter what.
us emotionally, our growth I draw strength from my
and how they’ve chosen to husband, who’s supportive
become part of our story. and has my back. I aim
to build a legacy for my
G: Your customers’ most children and grandchildren
pressing needs? so that they have no excuse
SP: Most of our work not to succeed.
involves educating our
PHOTOGRAPHY: SUPPLIED
consumers about the G: What’s the most

dangers of chemicals, how significant barrier to
to grow a healthy ’fro, and female success?
how to retain length. We also SP: The fact that in 2020,
receive tons of requests from some men still believe in the
mothers who’re concerned male hierarchy. Although
about their kids’ skin it’s sometimes subtle, we’re
conditions. often not taken seriously

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P56 NOMZAMO MBATHA ON HUMAN RIGHTS, NATURAL BEAUTY AND

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t
LIVE
he day after Miss South

Africa 2020 is crowned,
I meet actress, human rights
activist and TV personality
Nomzamo Mbatha at the
luxury Table Bay Hotel. Last
night, all eyes were on her
as the MC of the pageant.
Draped in designer gowns
sourced and custom made
for her by esteemed local
and international fashion
designers, she owned the
stage, radiating confidence
and beauty. When we sit
down at the hotel’s empty
bar, she’s wearing a flowing
summer dress and her face
is make-up free. In Beauty
Q&A, Nomzamo also appears
with no make-up, letting
her healthy looking skin
take centre stage. Glamour
celebrates strong and
confident women, who’re
comfortable in their skin. É
Nomzamo
Mbatha
Unfiltered
The It Girl gets candid about human rights, natural
beauty and taking on Hollywood.
WORDS BY NONTANDO MPOSO PHOTOGRAPHER: SIMZ MKHWANAZI

PRODUCTION, STYLING & CREATIVE DIRECTION: JASON ALEXANDER BASSON

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“It was one of the telenovela isiBaya in 2013, a was disciplined, smart and
most memorable, nerve- young Nomzamo captured involved in school, I wouldn’t
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Marlene Steyn at AKJP
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screaming in the streets. The purpose; it’ll permeate even
joy of seeing someone you if you try to hold it back. Even
know experience that kind during those rare moments
of spotlight is a big thing. of self-discovery, when you’re
Now I get to host Miss SA. I catching strays, you have
get to announce the name of to ride the wave. I’m glad I
the reigning queen, which is continue to stay on course.”
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Having worked on the teen with a big personality
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and Lewis Hamilton, we scared. Young girls living in
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on your skill, but hosting time reading books, I was a
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who you are.” big personality at school. I
Arriving on our TV was involved in leadership
screens as Thandeka Zungu and used to do a lot of
in Mzansi Magic’s isiZulu public speaking. Because I

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of the United Nations Nomzamo’s move to LA send a tape, but I think you
General Assembly and, landed her a role in the should be in the room.’ I felt
of course, hosted Miss American comedy film demotivated at the time, but
South Africa. Nomzamo Coming to America 2, the energy in the audition
and Neutrogena celebrate starring alongside Eddie room was so refreshing I
their five-year partnership Murphy who reprises his wanted to hug the casting
this year, and she joins role as the crown prince of director, she was so lovely.
Neutrogena’s other brand the fictional African nation I got the call that I got the
ambassadors, the actors Zamunda in the sequel of the role on my grandmother’s
Nicole Kidman and Kerry Tassel dress POR MaXhosa; popular 1988 film.“When I birthday, which is significant.
Washington. Costa beaded earrings R120, got the call for the audition, I Coming to America 2,
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relationship with the brand million. “That means I’m in
has been beautiful, ever a billion-Rand movie. I don’t
since the beginning, when know what that means right
we launched the ‘See What’s now, but I will one day.”
Possible’ campaign as a How’s life in LA? “It’s
global message. Seeing what’s different from South Africa,
possible has been the theme but I love it. It was initially
of my life. The relatability of hard because it was a big
the tagline’s so much deeper. culture shock – I tried not to
Look at me: the probability get hit by a car while crossing
of a girl from KwaMashu the street! Overall, it’s been
getting to where I am now is such a great experience, and
less than one per cent. That I’ve learnt so much about
in itself is a promise of a new myself. I’ve learnt that I’m
dawn, of possibility. It’s also brave. It’s brave to leave
an invitation to each other your comfort zone to travel
as women or people. I invite to a foreign country on your
you into my story. Besides own without your family. It
skincare and technology, I takes courage, opportunity
believe in the integrity of and lots of hard work. You
Neutrogena products.” also need a thick skin – I
She’s also a UNHCR always say that’s the formula
Goodwill Ambassador. “I to surviving in LA. In South
feel most fulfilled when I’m Africa, you need a thick skin
travelling in Africa visiting for social media. Elsewhere
refugee camps, when I’m in in the world, you need it for
rooms that people don’t even professionals, experts, and
know about, rooms that offer the people who sit on the
me opportunities. I say, ‘let’s “I’m in a billion-Rand movie. other side of the table, those
take these opportunities, who can decide your destiny,
turn them into money and I don’t know what that means whether you get to keep the
use it to change the world.’” right now, but I will one day” lights on or not.”

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Registered dieticians share their go-to
tipples when they want to indulge
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L ow-kilojoule alcoholic
drinks may sound like an
oxymoron, but they are a
thing – and they can be
helpful if you’re trying to decrease the
number of kilojoules you’re consuming
from alcohol. In one of the more unfair
your sanity). But if you’re trying to be
mindful of the kilojoules in your alcoholic
beverages, there are a few things to
keep in mind.
FIRST, A PRIMER ON HOW

TO ORDER LOW-KILOJOULE
laws of the universe, alcohol isn’t exactly ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
a health elixir. Liberator of deep, dark The good news is alcoholic drinks
secrets, yes. But whether you’re trying can be lightened up if you know how
to lose weight or generally live a healthy to order them. Because here’s the
life, cocktails aren’t always a great fit. thing: all alcohol – whether it’s liquor,
That doesn’t mean you’ve got to give up wine or beer – is kilojoule-dense, says
imbibing for good – eating and drinking registered dietician Rachel Beller,
things you enjoy is a necessary part of founder of Beller Nutrition. “A shot of
maintaining a good outlook on food (and strong liquor, which is typically 45ml, has
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about 400kJ,” she says. And remember, 1. A BLOODY MARY, juice adds enough flavour but keeps
that’s before you start adding in mixers. EXTRA SPICY the kilojoules in check.” – registered
Gentle reminder: tonic water is not the “I especially love it when they come with dietician Dawn Orsaeo
same as soda water. “A 330ml can has pickles, olives, or other fun garnishes.
about 520kJ and 32g of sugar,” says I prefer Bloody Marys to sweet drinks 5. A MOSCOW MULE WITH
Rachel. “Even if you’re not drinking a because the extra sugar in most A TWIST
full can, that’s still a lot of sugar and cocktails gives me a terrible hangover. “My absolute favourite for the summer is
kilojoules where soda water has none. Also, when a drink’s super-spicy, it slows a Moscow mule with ginger beer, vodka,
Unfortunately, wine isn’t much better down my drinking and encourages me lime juice and lots of ice, skipping the
kilojoule-wise. “A glass of wine, which to have a sip of water between each simple syrup. It’s so refreshing, and
is usually up to a 250ml pour, has sip of alcohol.” – Abbey Sharp, when you don’t use simple syrup it’s only
approximately 545kJ to 585kJ, and a Abbey’s Kitchen around 335kJ.” – Molly Morgan, owner
light beer will contain anywhere from of Creative Nutrition Solutions
500kJ to 630kJ, depending on what 2. A GLASS OF PINOT NOIR
kind it is,” says Rachel. If ordering a low- OR CHAMPAGNE 6. SILVER TEQUILA ON THE
kilojoule alcoholic drink is your primary “I rarely pick a mixed drink, as the ROCKS, OR WITH SODA
concern, go for a simple liquor-based added sugar and kilojoules aren’t worth PLUS LIME JUICE OR AN
drink such as vodka soda with a squeeze it for me. I like a glass of red wine, ORANGE SLICE
of lime, she suggests. “You’re not getting preferably a pinot noir, as it has a high “Silver tequila usually has less sugar in
the kind of nutritional value that you get concentration of antioxidants, including it than brown tequila or other brown
from red wine, which has antioxidants, polyphenols, flavonoids, and resveratrol. liquors. I skip the sugary mixers and
but it has fewer kilojoules,” she explains. And, of course, I appreciate the drink it straight or with no-kilojoule soda
In general, a good rule of thumb when occasional glass of French champagne and a little flavour from a splash of
ordering a cocktail is to keep it simple because life’s too short not to.” citrus.” – Sarah Rueven, owner of Sarah
and ask the waiter to skip the sugary – Denise Julia Garbinski of Botanical Rueven Nutrition
syrups and go easy on mixers such Nutrition Therapy
as juice. “Ask for just a splash,” says 7. A VODKA SELTZER WITH
Rachel, who’s a fan of antioxidant-rich 3. A JOHNNY WALKER BLACK LEMON OR LIME
pomegranate juice over cranberry juice. AND DIET COKE “There’s a common misconception that
She also loves kombucha as a mixer with “I’ll get flack for this – many whiskey- tonic water is the same as seltzer water,
vodka: “It has a delicious apple-cidery lovers make fun of me for mixing the but it actually contains a lot of kilojoules
taste, and half of a large bottle of good stuff with Diet Coke, but that’s and sugar. I opt for seltzer instead,
kombucha (about 235ml) is only around just my taste preference. I also ask which is just water with bubbles. A
105kJ,” she says. Keep reading to learn the waiter to use a jigger, so I know squeeze of either lemon or lime gives
which low-kilojoule alcoholic drinks how much alcohol is mixed in.” – Toby the drink a healthy (and sugar-free)
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“It’s raspberry-infused vodka, soda, about the same total of kilojoules and
and a splash of lime and cranberry alcohol as wine and spirits, meaning
juice. Even though fruit juices contain it takes longer to drink and helps
antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, moderate total alcohol consumption.”
they also contain a high amount of – Emily Brown, a wellness dietician
natural sugar, which can add up in a at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living
drink. Just a splash of the cranberry Program

Picnic in a park or at the beach
Take your partner or family to your local park or one
of the country’s pristine beaches to enjoy a relaxing
picnic while soaking up the sun. A fun thing to do is to
ask each person to bring one food item of their choice.
Outdoor cinema
There’s something about watching a
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Set up a DIY backyard movie theatre or
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Cape Town or The Bioscope in Joburg.
Summer on
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Beat the heat – and boredom – with these
wallet-friendly ways to have fun.
i
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f you feel like you squander all your money as soon as the sun starts to shine, Fruit picking
that’s because you do. Summer’s the season of frivolous spending. There Blueberries, cherries, strawberries, figs
are holidays to take, parties to host, balmy late nights to enjoy. Who wants – fruit tastes so much sweeter if you’ve
to cook a meal at home when it’s much nicer to enjoy a happy hour with picked it yourself. Many South African
friends? Thankfully, you don’t have to empty your bank account to make farms are open to visitors, allowing them
good memories. Here are a few suggestions. to get their fill of whatever’s in season.
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Volunteer work Hit the road Camping

Summer doesn’t have to be about you, Grab a friend (or two), pack your car boot There’s something otherworldly about
you, you. Volunteering your time to with necessities (and plenty of snacks), lying on the ground, looking up at a
help other people is budget-friendly and and head out for a road trip without starlit sky. Camping – whether at an
gratifying. Choose a cause or activity that a destination in mind. Flow freely, inexpensive or free site, in your backyard
suits your interests, age and lifestyle. deciding what to do as the road stretches or on your balcony (go on, get creative!)
Examples include nonprofit building or ahead, or look at a map or guidebook for – is the best way to reacquaint yourself
renovation projects or volunteering at suggestions. Follow that bumpy road with the simple life. It’s one of the most
a community garden. Why not ask your that zigzags toward a dubious-looking affordable ways to get away from it all.
friends or family to join you? You’ll be restaurant or a hidden natural gem With that in mind, why not switch off
inspired, create lasting memories and and, who knows, it might lead you on an your cellphone, and take a much-needed
learn new skills. exciting adventure. break from social media?
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Party at home Hiking Sightseeing bus

Skipping restaurants and pubs in favour When the outdoors call, grab your water This is the easiest way to get to know
of entertaining friends at home is a bottle and sturdy boots and head for your city, its natural wonders and
surefire way to save cash. Let’s face it: the hills. You don’t have to live in the historical landmarks. All these busses
alcohol, carbs, some chilled tunes and wilderness to enjoy a good hike; you’d be have open tops, an audio tour and stop at
good company are all you need to have a surprised how many trails you can find multiple locations. It’s simple: you hop
great time. Take turns to host each other, close to cities. Just head to your areas off when you want to see more and hop
without sacrificing sweet summertime parks and recreation page or search on the next one when you’ve finished
memories. Google for trails in your area. exploring.
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Pandemic IT’S NO SECRET THAT COVID-19 has complicated causal
sex and IRL dating in a big way. But dating sucked before the
dating is
pandemic – and recognising that it’s always been potentially
brilliant yet usually crap can help us stay grounded during
this incredibly chaotic time. The Pew Center for Research
hard – but
in Washington surveyed 4 860 people in October 2019, and
found that, well, people thought dating was hard back then
too. More specifically, the survey revealed that 47% of the
hasn’t dating
respondents say dating’s harder than it was 10 years ago. And
while technology’s made aspects of dating easier for many, 67%
of those surveyed described their dating lives as going ‘not too
always been
well’ or ‘not well at all’. The research highlights all sorts of other
interesting pre-pandemic tidbits, such as varying attitudes on
topics like sending nudes, breaking up over text message, and
difficult?
whether or not you can date someone with differing political
beliefs. The stats are compelling – people have strong (and
conflicting) views on dating and relationships – but they
highlight what most single folks already know. It’s hard to find
It’s weirdly reassuring, TBH. people with whom you connect and even harder to maintain
WORDS BY PATIA BRAITHWAITE the connection long enough to start a relationship. Dating
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for you and your housemates. Also, for,” Dr Horsham-Brathwaite suggests

staying away from other humans during (though she’s careful to add that this
your prime reproductive years might is just “one perspective” of many you
make you think about your fertility might adopt about how to handle dating
window in less than delightful ways. right now). Doing this can help a person
“Even if we’re socialising, we’re not “make choices that might be better
socialising in the same way that we were, than some of the choices they were
and we’re dealing with less exposure to making before,” she explains. How can
others,” says counselling psychologist the unique challenges of this moment
and mindset coach Dr Cicely Horsham- help us with that? Glamour contributor
Brathwaite. “I also think this is a time Anna Borges wrote about what she felt
of heightened emotions, and included were a few upsides to dating during
in that is anxiety, so, it can be hard to the pandemic for SELF magazine. For
connect with other people.” instance, if you can’t rush into an IRL
Yes, dating is rubbish right now, date because of social distancing, you
but reading about dating before the can get to know each other via phone and
pandemic helps me remember that video chat. It also means that you don’t
dating has always been difficult and necessarily have to dress up or adhere
sometimes fraught because, well, to the more rigid dating conventions,
connecting with people takes time which only serves to help you be more
“It’s strangely comforting to find

something that still has the same ratio
of pleasure and annoyance”
and energy (as well as vulnerability, authentically yourself. Dr Horsham-

difficulties are evergreen. OK, so that optimism, and courage). Right now, Brathwaite adds that the pandemic
was dating way back in 2019 (which when jobs are disappearing overnight, has interrupted our tendency to live on
seems like another lifetime), but isn’t it and we’re coping with sickness and autopilot. Since we have to slow down
worse now? After all, it’s still a struggle death, it’s strangely comforting to find and think intentionally about just about
to assess the risk of doing simple things something that still has the same ratio everything we do and everywhere we go,
like doing the weekly shop. Figuring of pleasure and annoyance. Almost we have an opportunity to rethink our
out when it’s safe to touch your date (if everything else – hugging loved ones, routines and double down on the things
at all) might feel terrifying. Drafting an seeing a movie with friends – has we enjoy. It’s tempting to remember
answer to a text asking ‘What did you do gotten objectively harder to do in a what it was like to hold hands and touch
today’ is challenging when you haven’t way that’ll make you feel the same way on first dates. Nostalgia’s a reliable form
left the house in a week. Having first you used to. But dating still has the of self-care, but you’d be well-served
dates via FaceTime or grappling with allure of untapped potential; and the to recall the hours spent sitting across
disappointment when you find out that annoyances, well, they’re consistent too. from someone who monologued for
the person you like is at an indoor party The good news? If dating wasn’t great 13 minutes, while you contemplated
(their profile said they were ‘into’ social before the pandemic and you were doing whether or not you’d wasted a ‘perfectly
distancing) adds to the overwhelming it anyway, you’re probably still equipped good outfit’ on that date. Remembering
shittiness involved in dating during the to do it now (if you want). “This is a great the good and the bad reminds us that
pandemic. There’s also the increased time to turn inward and get clear about we’re still here surviving, and we can deal
pressure that letting someone into your who you are, what matters to you, and with the triumphs and disappointments
personal space has health implications what type of partner you’re looking – in dating and beyond.

It’s OK to
hit pause
on your
goals
Permit yourself to stop trying
to plan.
WORDS BY ANNA BORGES
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I’ve pulled my hair out trying to decide what are all the ways things could work
what my next book should be because out for me?’ At this point, aren’t we just
who knows what’ll be helpful or obsolete torturing ourselves? There’s no way
by the time it comes out? I’ve toiled that trying and failing to figure out the
away in therapy sessions trying to piece unknowable isn’t leading to lots more
together a plan for how to move forward anxiety, stress, hopelessness, anger and
in any realm of my life with even a shred pain.
of confidence. So, I don’t know who needs to hear
I’m clearly doing great. this (I do, I need to hear it) but it’s
But OK. You don’t have to be as type-A OK to hit pause. It’s OK to decide to
as me to be feeling stuck and miserable revisit certain goals or future plans at
amid this pandemic. People don’t do an unspecified date down the line. It’s
well with uncertainty, as therapists have OK to accept that you’re not going to
told me countless times over the past accomplish very much or do very much
six months as I’ve reported on mental or change very much for the foreseeable
health and the pandemic. Whether you future. It’s OK to tell your brain to shut
consider yourself a ‘planner’ or not, up when it starts to wonder things like,
i
it’s unlikely that the pandemic hasn’t ‘What if my life never looks the same
left you feeling uncertain about at least again?’ It’s OK to embrace a sense of
some aspect of your future, whether it’s tunnel vision where you only look as
planning a wedding, making a career far ahead as the next month, or the next
change, having kids, or just fearing for week, or the next day, or the next hour.
the state of your relationships, finances, Tunnel vision, I think, is our friend right
or mental wellbeing. now.
As a mental health writer, one of my Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying
In the six or so months since the new first instincts is always to find answers. it’s easy. But the first step is permitting
coronavirus pandemic began, I’ve gotten And as much as I’d love to be able to yourself.
kind of used to a lot of what some are write an article like 9 Useful Tips for I once wrote about the importance
calling the ‘new normal’. I’ve more or less Anyone Trying to Plan for the Future of lowering your expectations: ‘We’re
embraced WFH life. I’ve begrudgingly Amid a Pandemic, what I’m realising is simply not going to be at our best right
accepted Zoom therapy. I now own a that for many of us, the best thing to do now, or our healthiest or most well-
large collection of fashionable animal is to just stop planning. At least, for now. adjusted, and pretending otherwise will
print masks. But one thing I haven’t Taking things ‘one day at a time’ is only add insult to injury.’ And honestly,
adjusted to, no matter how hard I try, is common advice that I’ve often found it’s been difficult to accept that I need to
how impossible it still feels to plan for cheesy and hard to implement. But embrace this sentiment for much longer
the future – or to even imagine what my I think I’m finally getting it. Because than I first anticipated.
future might look like. a therapist will But many of us need
As someone with entire spreadsheets tell you to focus to keep on committing
dedicated to mapping out present and on what you can to self-compassion and
future plans and goals, I’m struggling control to deal “We’re simply loosened expectations –
with this. A lot. I can’t stand not being with uncertainty, even if it means pushing
able to decide whether I should see my but what about not going against your urge to
family over the festive season this year. the future? Plus, to be at our plan ahead and instead
I’ve gone back and forth a million times it’s easier to fall best right take things one day at
on whether to postpone my plans to into a worst-case a time. We can figure
apply to university, not knowing what scenario than it now, or at our everything else out
the world will look like next summer. is to think, ‘Hey, healthiest...” later.

Should you be living
according to your period?
Which is the best
week of your cycle
to book that date?
And when will
you smash your
work deadlines?
Radhika Sanini
goes with her flow
to find out
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eriods. We’ve always had them, but There’s also a huge list of tracking apps: Clearly, menstruation’s affecting us – we
we’ve never been more aware of them Natural Cycles, Flow Health, Eve and need to channel it. How? I decided to get
- in a good way. From the heightened Laura Weir’s, Moody Month. Most myself a period coach. Yes, that’s a thing.
awareness around period poverty to are like Clue, a doctor-recommended Claire Bake is a certified health and life
breaking down taboos in everything app with over eight million users, that coach trained at the UK’s Red School,
from blood-stained images on Insta to tracks your mood, energy and cramps, which offers courses on harnessing the
visible tampon strings in adverts, the or Period Diary, an app that records over power of your cycle. “Understanding
shifting perspective means women 50 symptoms, which sync with your it can be empowering, as it gives you
aren’t trying to hide their flow anymore. phone’s calendar. Useful if you want awareness of how your mood and energy
It no longer feels like we’re living life to keep track of your womb’s lining. levels will change,” she says. Claire broke
despite periods, but actually embracing However, the lucrative nature of this my cycle up into four ‘seasons’: winter,
our natural cycles and maybe even growing industry is leading many to spring, summer and autumn, lasting
looking for new ways to make them work believe that tracking your period and roughly a week. Each one comes with its
for us. This is the latest evolution in our changing your schedule around it may traits (from low productivity in winter to
interest in self-development and the be more of a marketing ploy than a good summer’s high sex drive) dictated by the
idea comes with all the gear. There are health exercise. Experts have pointed rise and fall of hormone levels and dos
books such as Emma Barnett’s, Period, out the differences between each and don’ts – if I want to let my cycle run
bleed-proof underwear by brands such woman’s flow may make general advice the show. It’s hard enough to get a day
as Wuka and Thinx, cramps buster redundant, and let’s not forget a large without waiting until a high-libido week,
machine, Livia and even NextGen Jane, number of women in South Africa are and I couldn’t just start rearranging
a device that can spot endometriosis. using pharmaceutical birth control and meetings based on when I was ovulating.
therefore living without a natural cycle. Or could I?
Yet in her new book, In The Flo, Alisan
Vitti claims we should be living our WINTER DAYS (1-7)
life by our period. I wonder how that’d What’s happening? Menstruation. Your
apply to me. Could I somehow avoid levels of progesterone oestrogen have
my monthly sensitive moods and hit rock bottom. How do you feel? Low,
oily skin – or build my life around withdrawn, less active and less social.
them? So, when Glamour challenged What to avoid? Too much exercise, work
me to literally go with the flow for a or social commitments. It’s never fun
month, I was intrigued. But first, some when you have your period, but now
“I couldn’t just start rearranging

meetings based on when I was
ovulating. Or could I?”
research. In 2019, a Dutch study found that I’ve been living ‘according to it’,
period-related symptoms can lead to a my menstruation week somehow feels
decrease in productivity (can confirm: worse than usual. Maybe it’s because
I am useless when I’m on mine), while I hit the first two speed bumps. I can’t
Japanese and US research published avoid work commitments into my more
in 2017 showed that when a woman’s productive spring and summer seasons,
cycle changes, so does her response so I muddle through, knowing I’m not
to people’s emotions (I’m 100% more firing on full hormonal cylinders. I also
hypersensitive when I’m premenstrual). end up having a first date during É

my ‘winter’ when all I want to do is eat levels with it.” Medically sanctioned
cheese. It isn’t ideal, but I suggest we go pizza dates? I could get used to this.
for pizza rather than to a bar. Making a
choice that fits my menstrual mood pays SPRING (DAYS 7-13)
off: we spend hours chatting over carbs, What’s happening? Pre-ovulation.
and even though I’m not in the mood Oestrogen levels are rising. What
for a goodnight kiss, I do have a good to do? Start new projects, challenge
time. I also don’t feel bad about the pizza yourself, socialise, exercise. What to
(which I previously would’ve – silly, I avoid? Overdoing it, getting distracted.
know) because I speak to a nutritionist I’ve already downloaded the Clue app
and hormone expert, Kay Ali, who to track my cycle, and now it tells me
‘blames’ period cravings on oestrogen I’m entering the pre-ovulation phase
and how it affects the insulin that (my spring). According to Claire, I’m
manages our blood sugar levels. When supposed to be feeling fantastic now: potential mate,” she says. So, I schedule a
oestrogen declines, our blood sugar chatty and energetic. Maybe it’s just second date with pizza for spring, when
levels rise, and our body tries to bring the direct contrast with winter – but I my oestrogen levels are rising, meaning
them down. This blood sugar crash leads do. I’m also supposed to be feeling a bit I have more energy and a higher libido.
our brains to pick the levels up again sexier. It’s because my body is gearing up This time, I’m more into him, and I
through sugar cravings. Kay advises for summer, also known as The Venus find myself initiating a kiss! I can’t help
increasing the amount of complex carbs Week. Dr Rebecca Booth, a women’s but think it might be down to my inner
you’re eating, such as wholegrains, pasta health expert who coined the phrase in Venus.
and rice: “What you don’t want to do is her book of the same name, explains that
work against your hormones and resist it’s when we have a peak in oestrogen ( SUMMER (DAYS 13-17)
eating carbohydrates, only to binge on the feel-good hormone). “Biologically, What’s happening? Ovulation. How do
more sugary foods later, as oestrogen your body ‘wants’ a baby, so it releases you feel? Happier, more social, with a
continues to decline, taking insulin high doses of these hormones before you higher sex drive and more energy. What
sensitivity and balanced blood-sugar ovulate to make you more attractive to a to do? Network, date, socialise, exercise,
have sex or masturbate (the orgasms are
better). What to avoid? Missing sleep,
being too busy. By the time my app
sends me a notification telling me I’m
ovulating – hello, summer – I’m getting
the hang of things. I feel more positive,
which could be the oestrogen rise, and
“I no longer feel guilty about my I’m keen to harness it. So, I accept an
invite to a networking event I’d normally
mood swings. Instead, I’m more avoid, and end up being so chatty I
accepting of my body, treating befriend several media types, and am
myself the way I should’ve since rewarded with offers of work. Success!
It might simply be a placebo effect, but
I first got my period 19 years ago” I know that three weeks earlier – in
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my body, rather than force myself to

work out with cramps – and it means
I’m actually looking forward to hitting
the gym when my bleeding stops. It
seems simple but feels revolutionary.
THE RESULTS
Marketing ploy or not, understanding
these simple things we take for granted,
or experience without examination, has
made a difference. After one month of
living by my period, I haven’t drastically
changed my life (let’s not forget, women
my winter – there’s no way I would’ve you feel? Anti-social, irritated, tired, sad, have been managing their periods
had the energy to do that. Another low-libido What to do? Admin, gentle without tracking them for, well, ever),
thing I love about summer besides the exercise and indulgence – treat yourself. but understanding more about my
energy? My skin. I’d never noticed it, but What to avoid? Confrontations or hormones means I can stay in control
ovulation’s better for my skin than any negotiations (you’ll probably be tetchy). of my body throughout my cycle. I
face mask. My summer energy’s wearing off and, no longer feel guilty about my mood
Charlotte Ferguson, the founder of with it, any enthusiasm I had to go to swings, or my inability to wake up for a
skincare brand Disciple, explains that the gym. I’d been working out more than 7am gym class when I’m menstruating.
a rise in oestrogen actually makes your usual – armed with my new menstrual Instead, I’m more accepting of my body,
skin glow. “When you’re ovulating, know-how. Claire explained the female treating myself the way I should have
use Vitamin C products to keep that body’s particularly good at building ever since I first got my period 19 years
oestrogen glow going for longer,” she muscle in the first half of the menstrual ago. The downside? I started to get a bit
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advises. She also recommends salicylic cycle because oestrogen is at its obsessive – only scheduling meetings
acid for those post-period breakouts highest, meaning the body can recover and dates for my high-oestrogen weeks,
due to a drop in progesterone. I’ll admit, faster from high-intensity workouts. and I did use my period as an excuse to
changing my entire skincare routine was During those ‘warmer’ seasons, I’d get out of doing a few things I definitely
a financial step too far and (spoiler alert) tried intense exercises such as circuits, could’ve done (such as cleaning my flat
I did get my post-period breakout the dance classes and resistance training and making that deadline). But the best
day I was hosting a party. But, instead and found Claire’s advice worked. My thing about living in sync with your
of doing what I would’ve done before body felt acclimatised to these high- period is it’s about your period, not
(crying and feeling insecure), I use my energy activities in a way it suddenly someone else’s. Advice that works for
hormones as a scapegoat to take the doesn’t in my autumn. That’s because, one person might not work for you, and
pressure off, and book in for a facial and in contrast, autumn and winter are the idea is to get to know your cycle.
a hair appointment. best for going slower – long walks, yoga, Only then can you make adjustments
and a few gym-free days. Once I crawl to help you be kinder to yourself, ditch
AUTUMN (DAYS 17-28) towards winter, Claire suggests rest. unnecessary guilt, and make sure
What’s happening? You’re premenstrual That gives me permission to ignore the you’re living for you, according to you.
– progesterone levels are falling. How do PE teachers of my youth and listen to Period.

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n avigating the holidays can

be tricky if you’re dating
someone new. Your partner
may use the festive season as an excuse
to ask you to meet his or her family.
While momentous, that can also be
Dress for the occasion
As we all know, people tend to base their
first impressions of you on what they
see. So, wear your most comfortable and
polished outfit. Now’s not the time to
choose those pants you can’t quite zip up
or an intricate gift. Whether it’s a bottle
of wine or a bunch of flowers, bringing
a simple welcome gift to say hello and
thanks can go a long way.
Eat a little before you go

anxiety-inducing. But as intimidating or that racy blouse – even if your partner You don’t want to meet the parents on
as it may seem, if your partner didn’t loves it. Choose an outfit that makes an empty stomach, and then drink wine
think you could handle it, they wouldn’t you look good, following your partner’s or a cocktail to relax. That’s asking for
have proposed the idea – and it’s lead. While you may not be the type to either a hangover or an embarrassing
usually a sign they plan on keeping you judge someone by what they wear, tons moment, right in front of his or her
around for a while. Here are a few tips to of aunties and cousins will, so paying family. Watch your alcohol intake!
help you survive the experience. attention to your attire’s imperative.
Offer to help
Do your research Bring a gift It doesn’t take much to wipe down the
Learn about his or her family members If you’re going to someone’s house for counter or set the table. Even if his or
ahead of time. Get the low down from the first time – especially for an event her family doesn’t need help, offering
your partner, or Instagram the hell outta as important as Christmas Day – it’s shows selflessness, helpfulness, and a
them. These are facts you can use in critical to bring something. You don’t willingness to be independent of your
conversation. have to go crazy with some huge present partner to impact the greater good. They
may turn it down, but you’ll certainly
leave a lasting impression.
Put your phone down!

Minimising your phone usage will allow
you to better connect with the people
you’re there to meet. Interrupting dinner
or disengaging due to a text message or
social media debate is disrespectful and
offensive.
Put the spotlight on them

Ask them questions to get them talking.
By doing so, you’ll learn about them
without having to stumble over nervous
words. Plus, people love talking about
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by faster.
Be authentic
Don’t parade around, acting like you’re
Meet the parents

someone you’re not for the sake of their
approval. Instead, honour the woman
you are and showcase her. Show them
why your beau wanted to date you in the
first place. Laugh at the jokes you think
It can be nerve-wracking, but you can’t avoid it forever.
are funny. Share your personal stories.
Here’s how to impress your partner’s family.
Tell them about the work you do and
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Hey,
it’s OK...
... To reinvent yourself
... To go against
the grain if that’s
what it takes.
... If you’re not
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... To feel out of excited about life

alignment in right now. No
new situations. situation is
permanent.
... If you haven’t
ticked everything ... To leave the
... To set new off your list. table when you
goals and no longer feel
start again. ... To trust valued.
yourself to
... If you don’t make the right ... To embrace
have it all decisions change and trust
figured out, the process.
things will ... To admit that
make sense you’re lost and ... To take a leap
eventually. ask for help. of faith.
... To forgive ... To show up ... To show up for

yourself for for yourself, yourself, every
repeating the every time. time.
same mistakes.
... To feel
anxious about ... To get excited
change. about your life.
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P84 THE MOOD-BOOSTING BENEFITS OF SPENDING TIME IN NATURE.
P96 IF YOUR CURRENT JOB DOESN’T JIVE WITH YOUR PERSONALITY,
HERE’S HOW TO CHANGE IT. P102 THE COLLABS PUTTING SA ON THE MAP.
P104 PLUS, HOW TO MAKE WELLNESS YOUR TOP PRIORITY.

Natural healing
Ecotherapy is proven to be effective, and various practices
and cultures around the world use it.
h
ave you ever felt stressed at work, only
to feel better after you’ve left your office
for a walk outside? Perhaps sitting in
the sun and fresh air has restored your
energy and stopped you from feeling
blue? Maybe you find it easier to exercise
focuses on the belief that if you spend
time in nature, it can have a positive
impact on both your body and mind.
Nature has calming effects on the mind,
its beauty and serenity creating a sense
of peace you’d be hard-pressed to find in
mood disorders). So, spending time in
nature’s one of the most effective ways
to reduce everyday stress and fatigue.
It has ancient roots in indigenous
peoples’ knowledge of the healing
powers of nature and practices of
outdoors or feel your stress levels a busy urban environment. honouring the Earth, while its modern
decrease when you stop and smell the Recent studies have shown that roots are in the interface of ecology,
flowers? You may not have known it, but experiences in natural settings (such as environmental activism and psychology.
you’ve indulged in ecotherapy. a walk outside) can have a positive effect Ecotherapists generally focus on mental
Ecotherapy, also known as nature on individuals suffering from stress, health and relationship issues as does a
therapy, is a therapeutic practice that anxiety and depression (as well as other traditional therapist, but they consider
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their clients’ relationship with their Wilderness: spending time in the wild The Earth naturally has an endless
environment. and doing activities together in a group, supply of negative electrons that pulse
It offers simple yet powerful such as making shelters and hiking. out in a pattern. Natural rhythms of
techniques you can easily fit into your radiation from the sun, lightning and
daily routine to help lift your mood and Grounding the Earth’s orbit recharge this supply in
boost your energy. Outdoor ecotherapy It’s one of the main types of ecotherapy, a cycle. Your day-to-day activity builds
in a beautiful setting helps you to access which involves having direct physical up a positive charge in the body. Until
a calm, well-resourced state of being. contact with the Earth. Its pioneer, CEO the last few hundred years, people
That may allow for better healing than of EarthFX Inc. Clint Ober, stipulates spent a lot of time in contact with the
indoor psychotherapy. Being in nature, that connecting to the Earth’s natural Earth, either walking or sleeping on the
or even looking at natural scenery, energy – via direct contact with grass, ground without anything blocking the
reduces anger, fear and stress, and sand, dirt or rocks – can diminish transfer of electrons. That was a natural
increases pleasant feelings. Exposure to chronic pain, fatigue and other ailments mechanism for getting back to neutral
nature not only makes you feel better that plague so many people today. throughout the day and while they slept.
emotionally, but it contributes to your Walking barefoot outside has been We don’t get that these days.
physical wellbeing, reducing your blood shown to help regulate your nervous Things like wearing shoes and walking
pressure, heart rate, muscle tension and system, strengthen your immunity and around in buildings prevent you from
your production of stress hormones. reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, discharging the energy you’ve built up
Nature also helps you cope with pain referred to as earthing or grounding. into the ground.
because you’re genetically programmed If you’re anything like me, talking When your skin comes into contact
to find trees, plants, water and other about electrons and positive charges with the Earth, your body draws free
natural elements engrossing, which may give you PTSD flashbacks to physics electrons. Think of them as Nature’s
distracts you from pain and discomfort. classes, but bear with me as we delve into antioxidants, helping to neutralise
Time in nature, or viewing natural the science of it all. excess free radicals that can lead to
scenery, improves your attention span, inflammation and disease in your
providing respite for your overactive body. The Earth conducts free electrons,
mind, refreshing you for new tasks. so do all living things on the planet,
including you. Your body comprises
Ecotherapy programmes mostly of water and minerals. When
can involve a wide range of combined, these conduct electrons
activities, including: from the Earth, providing your skin is
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in direct contact with them acting as a

Adventure: adventure activities in a channel for them to flow through.
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group, such as rafting, rock climbing or The Earth’s energy upgrades your
caving. physiology by allowing your body to
Animal-assisted: building a cope and repair, thereby promoting
therapeutic relationship with animals, wellbeing, vitality and better sleep. It
such as horses or dogs. also harmonises and stabilises your
Conservation: A mixture of physical body’s biological rhythms.
exercise with protecting and caring for Your modern lifestyle has meant
natural spaces. It’s sometimes referred you’ve become disconnected from
to as a ‘green gym’. nature. Grounding is necessary to return
Green-exercise: exercising in green your body to its natural state. Being
spaces, such as walking, running or outdoors is not only fun; it’s good for
cycling. your brain, body and soul. So get outta
Horticulture: gardening in places bed, lose your shoes, and get up close
such as allotments or community and personal with the one individual
gardens, or inside buildings such as you don’t have to socially distance from:
village halls or libraries. Mother Nature.

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ou’ve probably experienced
a moment when you’ve
wondered if you’re on the
right track. When you’ve
compared what you’ve
accomplished to your age
and how much time you
have left. And then you’ve
asked yourself the anxiety
inducing question, am I
where I’m supposed to be?
Cue sleepless nights and
smothering pressure.
If you’re putting too much
pressure on yourself, you’re
not alone: to do more, be
more, get more done, be seen
as smart and competent,
overcome challenges stamp
out any and all undesirable
circumstances in your life,
be liked, loved, admired and
appreciated, and be seen as
valuable.
Life’s a journey in which
you have to reach certain
milestones, in a particular
order, by a specific time. Your
questions may include, when
will I finally date someone?
And, when will I buy my first
car?
If you don’t make it to
Are we
the next one within the
designated time, you lose.
It’s ingrained in all of us, in
obsessed?
one way or another, and the
stronger these beliefs are,
the more unyielding our
expectations become. And
worst of all, as the inevitable
Is putting pressure on ourselves to achieve gap between reality and
certain life milestones detrimental to our expectations grows, the more
health and self-worth? stressed you’ll feel.
The idea of milestones is
WORDS BY SHANNON MANUEL a gross over-simplification
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of life. Each of us is living other random person. This your energy on bringing that you always have to keep
a diverse life, and we’re all invariably leads to low self- them down instead of in check because it can falter
unique. So, the expectation esteem, jealousy, envy and elevating yourself. under pressure. It also isn’t
for us all to follow the same disappointment. No matter linear; instead, it’s achieved
path is farfetched. Yet, we where you are in your career, The search by staying determined and
continue to allow the pursuit there’ll always be someone for success consistent despite perpetual
of life milestones to influence who looks like they’re more Every day, you’re told to be failures and setbacks, and
us. It’s not that these events successful, happy or wealthy the best you can be. Your overcoming obstacles until
aren’t important, but such is than you. friends, family and society you reach a place where you
the scale of the importance Reaching markers is easy push you, all under the guise feel like you can stop. You can
we place on them that the when you’re young; your of a single belief: success measure it in moments that
path between two milestones whole life’s structured so breeds happiness. You make you feel good. It could
becomes almost irrelevant. that you hit each of life’s believe successful people be achieving that promotion
Upon achieving one, it’s major milestones at the same are the happiest people. The at work, but it could also
on to the next one. Got your time as your peers: walking, media shows you wealthy, be waking your kids up to
degree? Next is a successful talking, starting a new smiling faces, telling you see them smiling when
career within five years. school, going to university. stories of their success, fame yesterday they were too
Started dating someone But when you leave school and fortune, making you feel sick to go to school. It could
new? The words ‘settling
down’ and ‘marriage’ explode
around you. Get married, and “Breaking free from these expectations
the noise to have kids hums
louder. There’s barely any
takes time and involves ditching guilt and
time to enjoy achievement. redefining what success means to you”
Sooner or later, you start
comparing yourself to
others, feeling as though or university, it all becomes like you too need to achieve be cooking your partner a
everyone you know, even more complicated. Suddenly, that to be the happiest you breakfast so good that he or
people you don’t know, have you have multiple life goals can be. For your life to be she texts you later to tell you
reached an enviable stage in to achieve, and there’s no fulfilling, you need to try how much they loved it. Or,
their lives – and it’s only you clear path to getting there. Is your best at everything you getting up early one day for a
who can’t seem to catch up. it any wonder so many of us do. For some reason, the run after being too depressed
Where do these milestones begin to feel like failures? world’s under the impression to leave the house for a week.
that are making us all feel so You can be anything, but that only the best can create Don’t allow yourself to
crap come from? you can’t be everything. happiness. Only once you’re be overwhelmed by what
When you compare yourself at the top can you face the you think you’re supposed
Comparison to others, you’re often world and say, I’m successful. to have, want, need or
From an early age, you feel comparing their best features Breaking free from these achieve. Balance your mind,
pressure to compare yourself with your average ones. Not powerful, often unrealistic, the flow of pressure, your
to others. You measure only do you naturally want expectations takes time desires and your energy.
your success and self- to be better than them, but and involves ditching guilt, Define success based on
worth relative to someone the unconscious realisation readjusting your world view. your criteria, draw the line
else’s. You aren’t taught to that you don’t can be self- and redefining what success between determination and
compare yourself today to destructive. At worst, when means to you. unhealthy obsession, and,
who you were yesterday. The you compare yourself to Success, which comes in most of all, give yourself
benchmark’s against some others you end up focusing many forms, is a mindset a break.

HOW
TO RUIN
CHRISTMAS:
The
Wedding
Nothing says festive
season cheer like a
romantic comedy with a
captivating storyline that
instils lots of belly laughs.
WORDS BY NONTANDO MPOSO
TT: What it means to me is that I’ve

taken a leap of faith to have this be my
sole focus, and being on the global stage
is definitely part of the plan. I hope to
do more. No, a lot more! This year’s
been pretty fantastic. I’m really excited
about everything that’s happened with
Housekeepers, which recently went
A
into production on Mnet. Then there’s
Blood Psalms, which I also did this year.
Being part of How To Ruin Christmas:
The Wedding is incredible. It’s been an
incredible year, in fact. I’m fortunate
considering the year it’s been.
G: What are your production

highlights from the series?
fter their successful Netflix film Glamour: Congratulations! What a TT: It was the entire thing. It was
Seriously Single the Ramaphakela way to end the year! interesting. I think it could’ve been a
siblings will return this festive season Thando Thabethe: It’s huge! I think movie in its own right. We filmed the
with their trademark humour in a it’s beautiful that the world will get to series inside a bubble, in a hotel for
new three-episode-series, How To see what Africa and South Africa has to five weeks. We had no contact with
Ruin Christmas: The Wedding. Expect offer. I’m really, really excited about it. I the outside world – we couldn’t even
action-packed episodes with witty applaud the level of production coming go to the shops. I think what that did
performances by a cast of new faces, out of Africa. It’s about time we made was create a tight-knit circle, a greater
popular talent and beloved industry the world a smaller place. production. We all got close, and
veterans. The Netflix Originals holiday the relationships you see on screen
special will premiere in December, just G: Being on a Netflix Originals series is became true reflections. It was one big,
before Christmas. Glamour chats to lead huge; its reach puts you on the global fat party, much like a wedding. Being
actress Thando Thabethe about making stage. What does that mean to you, stuck together was a highlight. We had
the series. and your industry in general? great conversations, able to come back
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from a day of shooting and just unwind

with real people. The show in itself is
beautiful; the experience was magical.
G: Your role as a bride in the comedy

series is an emotional rollercoaster.
How did you prepare for that?
TT: I’m the one who sticks to the script
and tries to walk in the shoes of my
characters. I try not to diverge from
that, but I think that with any story, and
in real life, we can all borrow from each
other, so I sometimes borrow from
my experiences.
G: Describe the series in four words.

TT: You were never ready.
G: What is it about?
TT: It’s a story of acceptance; accepting EIGHT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT
yourself and others just as they are. And HOW TO RUIN CHRISTMAS: THE WEDDING
the fact that nobody’s perfect because
people make mistakes . Sometimes, they 1. IT’LL BE Busisiwe Lurayi, who plays integrated according to
lie to protect other people. AVAILABLE TO Tumi Sello, and Thando ‘bubble zones’. Also, we
STREAM on Netflix Thabethe who plays her adhered to the set rules
G: How will you spend the globally in December, in perfect sister Beauty. of no more than 37 people
festive season? over 190 countries. 4. THE WEDDING on the shooting floor, and
TT: I’ll be spending it with friends and 2. SERIES LOGLINE: WAS IN PRODUCTION observed social distancing
family as I do every year. It’s a time for When family rebel, Tumi from 17 August until 14 protocols.’
togetherness. Sello, begrudgingly joins September, and was 6. EXPECT GUEST
her dysfunctional family shot on location at The APPEARANCES
for the first Christmas Four Seasons Westcliff from Mpho Popps,
holiday in years, it’s not Hotel during the global Langa Mavuso, Katt
the merry return of pandemic. Ramaphakela and
the prodigal daughter 5. THE SERIES WAS A DBN Gogo.
everyone was hoping COVID-CONSCIOUS 7. LANGA MAVUSO
for. She manages to production. The cast and PERFORMED THE
ruin her younger sister’s crew quarantined for two wedding song ‘Mvula
Christmas wedding before weeks before production (Rain)’ live on set. His
it even takes place, and began, and lived in the touching performance
spends the next few days same venue for the entire moved the cast and crew.
frantically trying to get duration of the shoot. In 8. EXPECT TO SEE
things back on track. Rethabile Ramaphakela’s BRILLIANT FASHION
3. IT’S AN words, ‘We were tested from some of South
ALL-AFRICAN upon check-in and were Africa’s top designers,
PRODUCTION with an isolated to our rooms until including Bryant Moore,
all-African cast and crew. medical professionals Orapaleng Modutle, Rich
The three-part holiday released our test results. Mnisi and Indoni House of
special’s cast includes Then, we worked and Fashion.

Nardstar
VISUAL ARTIST
Who
Nardstar amassed her experience in
a time before street art was acceptable
or had infiltrated the mainstream. The
runs
streets were her classroom, and her
teachers hailed from a generation of
artists, most of whom were considered
the
vandals.
She’s since worked tirelessly to
elevate its reputation, always pushing
world?
the idea that a street artist deserves
pride of place on building walls, in
gallery spaces, under bridges and in
boardrooms.
What’s on our radar? Her work, which focuses on women
Phenomenal women, of colour, and local fauna and flora, has
always. Here, we shine featured at the Nike Head Quarters and
our spotlight on women The Obama Foundation Summit. She
you need to know on collaborated with Woolworths on its
South Africa’s art and ReLOVEolution campaign.
design scene.
Find Nardstar at nardstar.com or
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Fazlin Hoosain
COLLECTIC BY
FAZLIN HOOSAIN
Fazlin Hoosain describes her brand

as “a new style of decorating, mixing
items from divergent design styles
with your collectable pieces, creating
a space that’s an extension of your
style”. Collectic Interiors offers interior
design services to the residential and
commercial industry, while Collectic
Living focuses on creating collectable
design pieces such as handbags,
furniture and homeware. Conscious
and sustainable manufacturing, paired
with beautiful design, results in unique
ranges. “We create something beautiful
from excess materials, so nothing goes
to waste.”
Fazlin spent most of her childhood
helping out at her grandmother’s
clothing factory. “I enjoyed the idea and
freedom of dreaming up a design and
seeing it come to life,” she says.
Find Collectic and Fazlin at Bronwyn Katz

@fazlin_hoosain @collectic_living ARTIST
@collectic_interiors
Bronwyn Katz is a multi-disciplinary
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artist who incorporates sculpture,

installation, video and performance.
Her practice engages with concepts of
mapping, memory and language relative
to land and culture. Conceptually, her
works refer to the political context of
their making, embodying subtle acts of
resistance that draw attention to the
social constructions and boundaries
that continue to define those spaces.
Bronwyn has hosted four solo
exhibitions, locally and internationally,
the most recent being “/ // ! #” at Blank
Projects in Cape Town, 2019, and ‘A
Silent Line, Lives Here’ at the Palais de
Tokyo in Paris, 2018.
Find her at bronwynkatz.com

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FEELING LIKE YOU HAVE A BLOATED STOMACH
is normal. There’s nothing wrong with experiencing minor
bloating after, say, having a meal. Even if it’s uncomfortable,
it’s usually temporary. Let’s all thank evolving fashion
technology for elastic waistbands and not make ourselves
feel bad about having a bloated stomach. With that said,
persistent bloating can sometimes be an indication that
something’s going on with your health, which might be worth
getting checked out.
“I think it’s important to differentiate the sensation of
bloating from the physical change of what we call distension,”
says Dr Simon Hong a gastroenterologist specialising in
inflammatory bowel disorders (IBD) and clinical assistant
professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. “They often
go together, but bloating is that feeling of feeling full, which
most people attribute to gas.” Distension, he explains, is a
noticeable difference in the size of your abdomen.
Feeling bloated for a few hours can be normal for many
reasons. Experiencing distension alongside that sensation can
be normal too. But if your abdomen is physically distended and
doesn’t return to where it was before, that’s concerning.
Look for food-related patterns in

your bloating
How to tell “The sort of bloating that may be less

dangerous, so to speak, is the kind that
seems to have a regular pattern,” says
the difference Dr Hong. That is especially relevant to

your diet. If you’ve noticed that you’re
regularly getting unusually bloated –
between a relative to what you’re used to – after

eating, consider what was on the
menu, especially anything new. There
normal bloated are a few common dietary culprits

that cause bloating in many people.
Lactose is one example from a group
stomach and of food substances called FODMAPs

to look out for when tracking your
diet and bloating. Take a deep breath
something before reading what that stands for:

fermentable oligosaccharides, polyols,
disaccharides and monosaccharides.
more serious Because sometimes bloating just happens.

These are carbohydrates that your body
struggles to digest and absorb, which
can lead to bloating and distension. As
well as in dairy products, FODMAPs are
present in certain fruits and vegetables
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and watermelon — as well as legumes, If you’ve also noticed that certain conditions that require treatment. Left
processed meats, wheat, rye, high- foods make you feel bloated, consider untreated, ulcerative colitis can lead to
fructose golden syrup, and nuts like limiting them in the days leading up rectal bleeding, joint inflammation, and
cashews and pistachios. FODMAPs don’t to your period (within reason – as we inflammation in deep tissue layers of the
affect everyone equally, so while certain mentioned, the idea is not to just cut large intestine, while Crohn’s can lead to
FODMAPs may make you feel bloated, out every food group you think could ulcers, intestinal obstructions, fissures,
you may be able to process others just be behind your bloating). To help and abscesses. Other medical conditions
fine. The intention isn’t to permanently reduce water retention, the Mayo can cause persistent, painful bloating,
stop eating every kind of FODMAP Clinic recommends steps like curbing including irritable bowel syndrome
because you think some may be behind your salt intake if sodium is a factor. (also known as IBS, this describes a wide
your bloating – it’s best to check with range of symptoms with no observable
someone like a doctor or registered Talk to a doctor if you think physical cause) and celiac disease (a
dietician before trying any kind of a gastrointestinal disorder is chronic disease in which the immune
elimination diet for health purposes. causing your bloating system attacks the small intestine when
Fibre is another food substance that and distension it detects the presence of gluten). If
our bodies aren’t good at digesting, If your bloating doesn’t follow a neat you’re regularly experiencing any
with potentially bloating consequences. pattern, you can’t pinpoint a factor uncomfortable symptoms in addition
You mainly break down fibre in your behind it such as hormonal changes or to your bloating, including pain and/or
colon, where it produces gases including lactose intolerance, and you experience diarrhoea, talk to your doctor. They may
carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and methane. additional bothersome symptoms, you recommend investigating with blood
These cause bloating until you literally could have a gastrointestinal condition tests such as a C-reactive protein (CRP)
“break wind”. The US National Institute such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s test, which can show whether you have
of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney
Diseases (NIDDK) says that doing this 13
to 21 times a day is considered normal –
so let it rip. As the Mayo Clinic explains,
“If your abdomen is physically distended
eating adequate amounts of fibre helps and doesn’t return to where it was
your digestive system function more before, that’s concerning”
smoothly.
Consider if your bloating is lining

up with your menstrual cycle disease. These both fall under the inflammation that may indicate a health
If you’re someone who has periods, umbrella of inflammatory bowel disease condition, and a faecal calprotectin
that’s another factor to track when (IBD), which describes conditions that (CALPR) test, which specifically tests
you’re looking for patterns in your cause inflammation of various parts of for active GI inflammation, Dr Hong
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bloating. A 2014 study in BMC Women’s the bowel. Centres for Disease Control says. They can also offer guidance on
Health asked 156 women about their and Prevention explains that ulcerative other diagnostic tests you may need, like
gastrointestinal symptoms before and colitis affects consistent stretches of an endoscopy, in which a doctor uses a
during their periods. The results showed the large intestine and rectum, while flexible tube to examine your digestive
that bloating was the most common Crohn’s disease can affect any part of system. Based on the issue in question,
GI-related symptom pre-menstruation the digestive system, with inflammation treatment follows from there. Most of
and the second most common (behind usually occurring in patches. In addition the time, bloating indicates nothing
abdominal pain) during menstruation. to bloating, here are symptoms that may more than your digestive system doing
Unlike bloating due to digestive issues, indicate IBD: abdominal pain, diarrhoea, its job. And now that you know how to
bloating related to your period could blood and/or pus in your stools, fever, determine if it’s potentially serious, you
happen because of fluid retention rather unexplained weight loss and fatigue. can tell the difference between when
than gas. Bloating that’s connected to People with Crohn’s or ulcerative you may need to see a doctor – and
your menstrual cycle is pretty normal. colitis can go for long periods with no when it’s time to change out of your
But that doesn’t make it much fun. symptoms. But these are serious, chronic uncomfortable jeans.

Adapting
your
personal
brand for
a career
change
Hint: bring your strong
points to the forefront and
use everything you have to
support them.
y
What do you want people to associate

with your name? Is there a subject in
which you want people to perceive
you as an expert, or are there general
qualities you want to link to your brand?
ou probably already know that building These are the kinds of things you
and maintaining your brand online is the should consider. Once you understand
cornerstone to making things happen in the dynamics of how you’d like people
your career. You can use your website, to perceive your brand, you can think
social media and industry associations strategically about how you’ll create it.
to communicate with potential
employers and clients. It’s crucial to How have you (really)
give your brand a makeover, especially changed?
if you’re going through a career change. You’re changing your job title, not your
Sure, you have transferrable skills, but entire identity. Even if your interests
you must communicate why they’re have evolved since you began your
relevant to your new industry. career, you probably still have the same
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in the industry, and pick their brain your new company. Find out its core and
about how they learned to demonstrate ancillary businesses, and where your
the skills necessary to succeed in that new position fits in the scope of services
field. Chances are, you already possess and products.
some of those qualities, so look at your
résumé and determine the ones you’ve Rework your online
already demonstrated in your previous presence
jobs. Identify specific examples of how Since you’re selling your skillset
you demonstrated those strengths, and and yourself to a new audience,
rework your résumé to include those you’ll need to tweak your online
details. When you reframe your past presence accordingly. Revamp it to
experiences into ‘relevant skills’ for your reflect your new career goals. Gradually
new industry, all those projects, clients, pivot your tweets to include news
and achievements from your old job and updates about the field you want
might feel useless – or like a complete to work in. Follow industry leaders
mistake. But don’t write those seemingly on Twitter and connect with them
‘unrelated experiences’ off; they may set on LinkedIn. Like company pages
your brand apart from everyone else’s in on Facebook, noticing the types of
your new industry. information they share. Rework your
LinkedIn bio to reflect your new career
Rewrite your story goals. Employers are highly likely to
Put yourself in a recruiter’s shoes. Google you when they receive your job
Your brand acts as your cover letter – application, so pay close attention to
it should already tell the story of how this step. Social media is an excellent
your core values, skills and professional way to showcase your dedication to
experience have prepared you for your your work.
current job. Now, you need to write a Depending on how dramatic
new chapter: one that ties your values your switch is, you mightn’t have to
to your changing desires, new goals and change your current online presence
relevant skills. drastically. Going from journalism to
Your story must answer three marketing might not take much more
questions: what are your core values and than emphasising different projects
core values and beliefs that defined your beliefs, and how in your portfolio,
brand. These qualities should still be do they shape you as an example.
part of your brand. But something’s as a person and in However, if you
changed; you’ve swopped industries
because something about your current
your profession?
What are the skills
“...your current want to move from
finance to freelance
job doesn’t
job doesn’t jive with your personality you already have writing, that may
anymore. You’ll need to tap into your that’ll help you to jive with your require you to add
why. succeed in a new
industry? Does the
personality” colour and photos
to your portfolio,
Identify and leverage your industry align with switch your social
transferable skills your passions and profiles to public,
This is the first step toward your professional interests? and engage in your field of expertise
successful rebranding effort. First, more often. Once you understand the
identify what skills and abilities are Gain additional expertise general rules of your new field, you’ll
required in your new field by doing Get up to speed on industry standards. be better prepared to establish
your homework. Consider conducting Take courses in your new career, and add credibility, make connections – and land
an informational review with someone them to your online identity. Research your dream job.

How to IF YOU’RE WONDERING HOW
meditate
TO MEDITATE, there’s a good chance
it’s because you’ve heard all sorts of
things about how good it can be for you.
when you
People love to suggest meditation for a
variety of reasons: to reduce stress and
anxiety, to ease depression, to put
have no
you to sleep, to make you feel more
present, to magically transform you into
a better, more grounded human being.
idea where
The claims go on and on. And while the
benefits of meditation have been greatly
exaggerated in a lot of ways, plenty of
to start
people find it to be a worthwhile practice
– we agree. With everything going on
in the world, it’s a good time to explore
meditation and whether it might be
Even if you’re a fidgety overthinker. useful for you too.
Meditation may seem simple – and
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in many ways, it is – but people are often
unsure where to start and whether
they’re doing it correctly. To help you
learn how to meditate and integrate
it into your life, we asked meditation
experts some of your most common
meditation questions.
01 What is it?
For this article, we’re going to
focus on mindfulness meditation. Like
meditation, there’s no single universal
definition of mindfulness, but experts
generally agree on the gist: focusing on
the present moment with openness and
without judgement. “If you check in on
your mind at any point during the day,
you’ll probably notice you’re thinking
about the past or thinking about the
future, or you’re generally planning,
obsessing, worrying or catastrophising,”
says Diana Winston, the director of
mindfulness education at the UCLA
Mindful Awareness Research Centre
and the author of The Little Book of
Being. “Mindfulness is getting in the
practice of pulling your mind away from
these places to come back to the present
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moment.” Mindfulness meditation is sit down in a comfortable place where isn’t turning off thoughts but rather
the practice of cultivating mindfulness. you won’t be disturbed and bring your learning to meet them with awareness
attention to your body,” says Diana. “See and curiosity,” says Laurasia Mattingly,
02 What are the benefits?

Here’s where things get a bit
tricky. The proven scientific benefits of
if you can notice your body breathing.
Maybe you feel your breath moving in
your abdomen. Maybe you notice your
a meditation and mindfulness teacher.
The same goes for our wandering minds;
you don’t have to keep absolute focus,
mindfulness meditation are hard to sum chest moving up and down. Some people either. In both cases, the key is noticing.
up. There are three conditions with a notice the air moving through their “When our attention wanders away
strong and convincing body of evidence nose. Then, just pick a spot to focus your or other thoughts are coming up, we
to support the effects of meditation: gaze on and then stay with it, feeling notice what’s happening and then bring
depression, anxiety and chronic pain. the breath rising and falling in and out. our attention back to whatever it is
Meaning, a not insignificant amount of When you notice your mind wandering we’re focusing on in our mindfulness
meta-reviews and meta-analyses have away, return your attention to your meditation, such as our breath,” says
found that mindfulness meditation breathing and the spot that you’re Diana. “And then we do that over and
can moderately help with symptoms noticing. Then just do that again and over. What we realise is that that’s not a
associated with these conditions again. If you just did that for five minutes problem. That’s part of the process.”
(or in the case of chronic pain, how a day, you’d be golden.” It may sound
people cope with symptoms, at least).
Research aside, though, it doesn’t
hurt to consider the anecdotal evidence,
too easy, but that might be all you need
to incorporate a fulfilling meditation
routine into your life.
06 How do I know I’m
doing it right?
‘Right’ and ‘wrong’ aren’t the point of
04
as long as you don’t buy into meditation meditation. The only thing you need
as a magical cure-all. People find How do I start? to do is make an effort. “If you sit down
meditation very worth doing for many Despite how simple the and ignore your guided meditation
different reasons. “People report more above example sounds, a lot of people completely and decide instead to use the
connection, more gratitude, and more understandably find it hard to do on their time to think about your to-do list for a
appreciation of life when they practice own without getting bored or restless. day, you’re not really meditating,” says
mindfulness,” says Diana, who’s taught That’s where guided meditations come Diana. “But if you take a moment in the
mindfulness for health and well-being in in. “It’s helpful to have guidance because course of thinking about all the things
a variety of settings since 1993. people get discouraged when they sit you have to do to bring your attention
down to meditate,” says Diana. “So many back to your breathing and try to be
03 What are the basics?

People often imagine there
people try and then they’re, like, ‘OK,
what do I do now?’
present, you’re doing great.”
are a lot of rules around how to meditate

properly, but meditation is meant to be
flexible and personalised. “Many people
On top of gently easing you into
meditating, guided meditations will
also introduce you to a variety of
07 How do I know if it’s
working?
Diana recommends two main things
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think you have to sit in a certain way, specific meditations beyond focusing when it comes to judging whether or not
like cross-legged on the floor, which is on your breath, such as loving-kindness meditation is working for you: checking
absolutely not true,” says Diana. “You meditations (which involve sending in with yourself and sticking it out for a
can sit in a chair. You can sit on the positive thoughts to others) or body scan while. “Don’t try it once. Try it over time
couch. You can lie down. However, you’re meditations (which involve tuning into and then investigate how you’re feeling,”
comfortable.” Diana notes that people the sensations of your body head to toe). says Diana. “Am I seeing the effects? Am
also think they have to do it for a certain I noticing that I’m a little bit calmer? Am
amount of time – often a long time – but
that’s another misconception. A few
minutes is fine.
05 How do I quiet my
thoughts and keep my
mind from wandering?
I being a little bit kinder to myself and
others? Am I enjoying it?”
And remember: there are all sorts
To give you an idea of what This is the most common misconception of types of meditation. If mindfulness
mindfulness meditation looks like in about meditation. Despite popular meditation doesn’t work for you, you
practice, consider this basic example: belief, the goal of meditation isn’t a don’t have to swear off meditation in
“A very simple way to meditate is to completely blank mind. “Meditation general.

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t he pandemic and the uncertainty that arose from

it affirmed that the only constant thing in life is
change. The world continues to shift, and we need reevaluate
and ask ourselves difficult questions: Who did I miss during
the lockdown, and why? What did I miss? What did I learn to
live without? Your answers will give you a good idea as to what
you value in life, says Joburg-based life coach, Sharon Piel, who
further notes that 2020 was a year of clarity for most people.
You may be entering the new year with a newfound respect for
things you may have taken for granted before the pandemic,
or perhaps you’ve realised there are things you need to leave
behind, such as toxic patterns, environments or even people. If
you’re wondering how you can reinvent yourself and cultivate
a positive outlook in the new year, Sharon offers the following
advice.
Surround yourself with positive energy

It’s OK to feel despondent considering everything that’s
happened this year. To avoid carrying negative energy into the
new year, try to focus on the present and surround yourself
with positive energy. Now, more than ever, you must surround
yourself with people who bring out the best in you, are a
positive influence, support you and your goals and have your
best interests at heart.
Seek out new opportunities

If you’re working in a toxic environment, for example, starting
over could mean finding another job, or thinking of creative
ways to earn an income to put food on the table. If you look
around, you might even be able to identify gaps in the market
and start your own business. Working from home may be a
blessing for some, but for others, a controlling boss who tries
to micro-manage his or her employees may leave you feeling
discouraged and disengaged. Perhaps it’s time to look at other
opportunities such as consulting or becoming an entrepreneur.
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU!

It’s a chance to start over with a clean slate, so why not take advantage of the
opportunity to rewrite your story on your terms?
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yourself and let go of the things that no Brene Brown
(R340,
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Looking back
at our favourite
collabs
Local creatives continue to inspire, and some have even
managed to capture the attention of brands, putting SA
on the map. Here, we round up six of our favourite collabs
between local creatives and brands.
WORDS BY THOBEKA PHANYEKO
01 Rich Mnisi x Johnnie Walker

These two iconic brands encouraged South Africans
to keep warm during the winter months with the hashtag
#KeepWarmSA. As part of Johnnie Walker’s innovative ‘Winter
is Here’ campaign, the brand joined forces with the powerhouse
to bring the heat. We wouldn’t expect anything less from these
iconic brands.

RICOFFY
X LOCAL
CREATIVES -
A HOME-BREWED
COLLABORATION
02 Karabo Poppy x
Rich Mnisi
The renowned illustrator joined
During Heritage month, the
much-loved South African coffee
brand invited local creatives to
forces with the luxury giant to bring its produce #ProudlyMe Heritage
‘Running Errands’ capsule collection to tins to showcase their talent and
life, which celebrates the creativity and
diversity of our people through the use of
different artistic designs.
04 Black Crown G&T x
Palesa Mokubong
As the first South African to have
celebrate our country’s cultural
diversity. Innovative art by three
aspiring designers, Tanya van
partnered with the Swedish clothing Deventer, Morena Moletsane
retailer H&M, Palesa used the Heritage and Lindi Joubert, captured the
campaign #OwnYourCrown, to further attention of coffee lovers. We
cement herself. The campaign, which look forward to more exciting
kicked off in September, celebrates collaborations in the new year as
cultural diversity, featuring the stories we continue to show love to our
of South African kings and queens, local creatives.
documented through a fashion lens.
06 Chloe x Tony Gum

The photographer and fine
artist Tony Gum partnered with the
Parisian luxury brand Chloe to bring the
carte blanch series, #ChloéVOICES to
life. The series showcases content from
women around the world. Named after
a South African term, Klo Way, the series
03 Esther Mahlangu x
Rolls Royce
An acclaimed artist, Dr Mahlangu’s
also features her signature self-portrait
photography.
contemporary designs have featured in

museums, art fairs, aeroplanes, and on
motorbikes, skateboards and canvases
around the world. Inspired by Ndebele
design, her work continues to capture the
attention of global brands. Earlier this
05 Pearl Thusi x MAC
year, Rolls Royce displayed her work on The model and TV personality
its Phantom. This iconic car was unveiled wowed audiences in her lead role on
at the opening of her solo exhibition, Netflix’s first original African series,
‘Disrupting Patterns’ at the Melrose Queen Sono. The collab between Pearl
Gallery in Cape Town. At the age of 84, Dr and MAC Cosmetics is one for the books,
Esther Mahlangu’s the first South African which saw Pearl make history as the first
commissioned to display her work on a South African to partner with the beauty
Rolls Royce Phantom. brand.
A new outlook
Experts in wellness, fitness and health reveal how to make your mental
and physical wellbeing your top priority.
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a programme to your needs. A check-in good about your body and meditation to
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Dietician
STRIVING FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH
should no longer be considered an
unkept New Year’s resolution or bucket-
list entry, but rather a necessity.
The good news is that switching to Nabilah effort to clear your mind. Maintain
a healthy routine, even if you’re at
Davis
a healthier lifestyle isn’t that difficult. home – get dressed in the morning, and
It may take some initial planning and allocate set time to work and leisure.
practise, but the long-term rewards far Plan regular activities you enjoy. Try to
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outweigh the taste of any unhealthy Registered counsellor and limit the time you spend reading about
treat. Experts advise an 80:20 principle, programme coordinator at Covid-19 and watching the news. Find
meaning you make healthy food and the South African College of a balance between keeping informed
Applied Psychology
beverage choices 80% of the time, and avoiding becoming overwhelmed.
with the remaining 20% allocated to MONTHS INTO THE PANDEMIC, Take care of yourself emotionally.
the occasional indulgence. How to get many of us are still learning to live in Self-care encompasses everything you
started? As a dietician and personal an environment of elevated stress, do that involves being good to yourself;
trainer, I believe that any approach to anxiety, fear and anger. Brain fog it’s about being as compassionate to
a healthy lifestyle should be simple, and inattention have been collateral yourself as you would be to others. Some
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and cravings, lower cholesterol and be mindful not to carry the stress of of communication and to not be too
improve bowel movements. 2020 with you, and make a conscious proud to ask for help.

Bread and wine
Co-founder of Creation Wines Carolyn Martin shares
one of life’s simple pleasures.
WORDS BY NONTANDO MPOSO
o n my way to the sleepy

seaside town of Hermanus
on a gloomy winter’s day,
I visited Creation Wines for a leisurely
sensory lunch. Situated in the Walker
Bay wine region and resting high up on
we strolled through the Creation
Fynbos Garden, taking in sculptor
Nanette Ranger’s work. Creation
Wines founders Jean-Claude and
Carolyn Martin had always dreamed of
becoming winemakers. Carolyn shares
My earliest childhood memories are
of my grandparents’ farm and, more
specifically, of my grandmother Eleanor.
I conducted my first wine tasting aged
five, when I was unable to find grandma
to attend to her visitors. I knew the
the scenic Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, it’s a with Glamour how her journey began. guests had to be taken care of, and
hidden gem. While the mountain views I reasoned that I’d heard enough to get
provide a picturesque and calming G: What attracted you to by. From Hartenberg, we moved to
backdrop, a memorable food-and-wine- winemaking? Blaauwklippen and then to Glen Carlou
pairing affair awaits inside at its Tasting Carolyn Martin: I was born in a red Wine Estate where I deepened my
Room. During the afternoon, we Ford Anglia, at the farm gates of my knowledge and love of wine.
indulged in tapas, beautifully presented grandparents’ wine estate in the
and paired with the estate’s award- Stellenbosch wine region. My dad, G: How were you introduced to the
winning wines. In between courses, Walter Finlayson, had to play midwife. Walker Bay Wine Region?
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produce the most elegant wines

with cool-climate aromatics and
intensity. We believe winemaking is
a delicate art requiring restraint to
capture the inherent nuances. We’re
blessed with perfect winegrowing
conditions and follow the approach of
as little intervention as possible; this
results in wines with a strong sense of
CM: It was in 2002, during a visit to place and provenance.
South Africa, that Jean-Claude and
I travelled the rustic Hemel-en-Aarde G: What changes have you seen in
Road that winds its way along the winemaking since you started?
slopes and valleys of Babylonstoren CM: Vineyard age plays a vital role in
Mountain. What we discovered at the way you work with the vineyards
the end of the road surpassed our and make the wine. The age of the
wildest dreams: a small, undulating vineyard determines the depth,
tract of land, perfectly suited to balance and complexity of the wine.
CREATIONWINES winegrowing yet never planted with We can pick the grapes from our, now
vines before. Although we initially mature, vines earlier, while wild yeast
PINOT BREAD selected the Creation terroir

for its suitability for Chardonnay
fermentation and the use of oak can be
more restrained as we need less support
TO BE PAIRED WITH CREATION PINOT NOIR
and Pinot Noir, the stable weather to produce exceptional wines.
INGREDIENTS 3. Knock down conditions prevailing on the estate also
1.5kg MN 100 to form oblong facilitate the successful cultivation G: The next garden exhibition to look
wheat flour shapes. of other varieties. Recognising this forward to at Creation Wines?
30g dry yeast 4. Place bread in potential, we were the first in the CM: At present, we’re proud to be
30g salt floured oven trays Hemel-en-Aarde to grow and produce curating an exciting sculpture
20g sugar and sprinkle flour a Bordeaux-style white blend as well exhibition by the talented local
3 cups wine over the loaves. as a Bordeaux-style red blend. We also artist Janko de Beer. Aptly titled
METHOD Score bread on planted the first Grenache vineyard in ‘Metamorphosis’, it reflects the
1. Preheat the top by using a the area and were the first to bottle changing times in which we’re living.
oven to 195°C. serrated knife or a single-variety Viognier. Sharing Creation’s spirit of innovation,
2. Combine all the scissors. Janko’s inspired by things he finds
above ingredients 5. Bake for 20 G: What’s your winemaking in nature, which he reinterprets and
and knead until minutes. Then, philosophy, and what are you trying to transforms in his sculptures, cast in
soft and well- turn the bread achieve with your wines? resin and bronze, with unexpectedly
combined. over, baking CM: Jean-Claude’s philosophy is to rich and unusual patinas to blend in
Prove to double for another 10 ‘enhance the beauty of nature’ by spectacularly with the surrounding
in size. minutes. working hand-in-hand with it to Creation Fynbos Garden.

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even if there’s The I-Pace provides an
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charge the battery. is readily available on a
Electricity prices vary choice of screens and via
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on the region, but an average The Pivi Pro infotainment
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rule of thumb. At that rate, smartphone. Important info
a full charge from zero costs such as Navigation, Media
around R180. and Contacts are only ever
One of the benefits of one tap away. A feature of
EVs is that they have fewer Pivi Pro, Smart Settings
moving parts than cars with automatically identifies each
a conventional drivetrain, driver using their key and
which means they’re simpler phone, selects preferred seat
to service. The Jaguar I-Pace and mirror positions and
comes with an industry plays your preferred media
Fully
benchmark service interval at the start of each journey,
of two years or 34 000km connecting to Apple CarPlay
– much longer and further and Android Auto.
charged
than any petrol or diesel-
powered offering.
By nature, an electric
motor can deliver 100%
Why you should consider buying of its torque from a
standstill. The I-Pace can
an electric car.
put 696Nm straight into
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instantaneously, resulting in
W
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all-electric vehicle (EV) that Load shedding tends to possible for longer journeys,
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She’s the main reason I take being
independent so seriously. Another
important lesson she taught me
was to treat everyone equally, with
humility and respect. She’s my
biggest supporter.
N TO M B E N H L E
K H AT H WA N E
I met Ntombenhle when I
represented her brand Afrobotanics
as an influencer. I go to her for
business advice because, to me,
she’s a selfless, amazing and
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