Fairlady Magazine - May 2018
Fairlady Magazine - May 2018
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In this issue
Carmen Pretorius tells us about her onstage role as Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music, and her love of singing. LUPITA NYONG’O: Breaking
barriers – and box office records. Award-winning author Sally Partridge on how writing saved her life. Meet the pig whose artworks are raising awareness about better treatment of farm animals.
Meeting Maria
She’s gone from playing the eldest Von Trapp child in The Sound of Music to the coveted role of everyone’s favourite singing nun, Maria. We catch up with singer, dancer and actress Carmen Pretorius.
6 mins
The Wakanda Warrior!
If you’re not yet familiar with Kenyan breakout star Lupita Nyong’o, that’s about to change.
6 mins
'Writing Saved My Life'
Sally Partridge tells us how she went from working as a receptionist at a factory to being an award-winning author, why she loves writing for and about teens, and why you should never set aside your dreams for someone else.
8 mins
The Creative Benefits Of Boredom
Bored stiff. Bored to tears. Bored out of your mind. Bored to death. The idioms relating to boredom tell quite a story. Needless to say, being bored is generally seen as a state that should be avoided at all costs. But actually, a good bout of boredom can help ignite your creativity.
9 mins
Leather Luxe
A beautifully crafted leather bag can last a lifetime, and South African leatherwork is world class. We spoke to two women in the bag biz who produce the ultimate in arm candy.
2 mins
Your Hormones - Who Knew?
A user’s guide to the Big Five, and a 5-point action plan.
6 mins
Healthy Living
How drinking water (and a touch of alcohol) can keep you smarter for longer.
1 min
When The Money Suddenly Stops
What would happen to your finances if your partner unexpectedly became incapacitated? When her parents found themselves in such a position, Lisa realised it was a question we all need to ask ourselves.
5 mins
What's In Her Vanity?
She’s been in the beauty game for more than 20 years – so we couldn’t wait to rifle through Sylvie Hurford’s gotta-have products.
1 min
Earphones & Earbuds
Listening to music at work, the gym or on the move? We test a variety of options.
1 min
Fairlady Magazine Description:
Publisher: Media24
Category: Women's Interest
Language: English
Frequency: Bi-Monthly
FAIRLADY is the Smart Read for Smart Women: a loved and trusted source of information and inspiration that gives modern South African women exactly what they need to live their best lives, right here and right now. Shared from friend to friend and mother to daughter, it’s a portal to a wide community of like-minded, contemporary South contemporary South African women who can’t be reached, as a group, anywhere else.
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