A Brush With Brilliance

Pat McGrath is the world’s most inf luential and in-demand make-up artist. JADE TAYLOR COOKE steps into her world of fashion, fantasy, and make-up reimagined as freedom

Can Fashion Really Make a Difference?

There have been some powerful political statements thrown around on the catwalks recently – but is it fashion’s place?

The Power Of Priyanka

Priyanka Chopra was already A HUGE FILM STAR IN INDIA when she took on spy thriller Quantico. And with next month’s Baywatch, SHE’S SET TO CONQUER THE WORLD TOO

Mind The Gap

In a world of blessers, ers, sugar mommies and ‘Ben 10s’, why are we as a society still so much more accepting of older men dating younger women – but not the reverse? erse?

What It's Really Like To Have Sex With A Woman

Research says that more than half of women admit to having lesbian fantasies – but what is it like between the sheets? Three women share their experiences

Days Of Thunder

At 50, Nicole Kidman may be living her best life with doting husband Keith Urban, their two daughters and a thriving career. But before her fairy tale there was a precarious marriage to Tom Cruise, the Church of Scientology, a strained relationship with her adopted kids and a battle with infertility

Boitumelo Thulo

Better known as ‘Boity’, the actress, TV presenter and media darling dishes on her guilty pleasure, beauty secret and the importance of being an active citizen

Goldie Hawn

She Made Her Career As A Ditsy Blonde, But This Oscar Winner Is One Smart Cookie. Now, After A 15-year Career Hiatus, She’s Back On The Big Screen With Fellow Comedy Actor Amy Schumer

Masking The Problem

From Khloe Kardashian to Kate Upton, celebs can’t get enough of masking, and neither can we. Oily skin? Pigmentation? Wrinkles?  There’s a mask for that. Ncumisa Makhonjwa sheds light on 2017’s beauty obsession

All Strung Out

Born in the 90s, only to fall out of favour, the threaded lift has had a 21st-century makeover, promising an instant facelift with natural-looking results and no surgery required

Drifting Through France

Barging in FRANCE is an AFFORDABLE way for SOUTH AFRICANS to experience one of the most beautiful corners of EUROPE. Justin Fox joins three friends for a LE BOAT HOLIDAY on the CANAL DU MIDI

House Of Style

Lady Laura Burlington speaks to Marie Claire’s JOCELYN STIEBEL about discovering a trove of clothes, spanning fi ve centuries of fashion, and the Gucci-sponsored exhibition at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, England

Help! I Haven't Found My Dream Job

Floating around in a career that doesn’t make your heart sing? Here’s how to get a job you love

Hot Sex Hacks From The LGBT community

Looking to try something new tonight? ALIX FOX rounds up the best same-sex techniques everyone can enjoy  

Iron Maidens

What does it take to achieve a SUPERHUMAN BODY? Lori Cohen met women sweating it out to compete as BODYBUILDERS, and discovered just how tough you have to be to take home trophies

The Week I 'Speed-Dated' With Exercising

Jocelyn Stiebel attempted SEVEN DIFFERENT EXERCISES in seven working days after seven years of NO EXERCISE whatsoever

Have You Heard Of Bintan Island?

Neither had Lynette Botha, but upon discovering the pristine and paradisiacal island that dreams are made of, she can’t stop recommending it as a TOP-CLASS WELLNESS DESTINATION

Arrested For Wearing A Short Skirt

There is so much unrest in NORTH KOREA that fashion is not the first thing that comes to mind. That’s why it’s amazing to see that MORE WOMEN ARE WEARING SHORT SKIRTS and high heels, going against all the rules. A beautiful portrait of a silent resistance 

Mnisi's Moment

One of the country’s most important contemporary designers, RICH MNISI, is on the rise. He chats to DANIËL GELDENHUYS about his new collection, where he finds his inspiration and what’s needed for South African fashion to thrive

My Day With Amanda Black

Edwain Steenkamp spends a day with Amanda Black. Between getting LOST IN THE MOTHER CITY and participating in an incredible photoshoot, Amanda opens up about her family, her love of music and how she came to love and celebrate herself

The Night I killed my Husband

Seven years after Philda Sarlie killed her husband, the Johannesburg grandmother opens up about the relationship and the years of abuse

Star Of the North

Alicia Vikander has had a meteoric rise to fame, from Hollywood Ingénue to Oscar winner and face of Louis Vuitton

The Catwalks of Africa

Since 2011, Award-winning Swedish Photographer Per-anders Pettersson Has Travelled to 16 African Countries Capturing the Beauty and Creativity of the Continent’s Fashion Shows

10 Rules Successful Women Swear by

These Life Tips Have Helped Some of South Africa’s Top Career Women Reach Success

10 rules successful women swear 

these life tips have helped some of south africa’s top career women reach success.

would you carry someone else's baby?

not being able to have a child when you are desperate to raise one leaves a bottomless ache. we speak to three families who found surrogate mothers to fulfil their dreams.

Behind The Brave

In October 2017, ROSE McGOWAN went public with rape allegations against Harvey Weinstein. Now, in an EXTRACT FROM HER MEMOIR, Brave, the actress describes her upbringing in the Children of God cult, her rise to fame – and the attack that almost destroyed her

Living Her Truth

There’s A World Of Creativity And Intrigue Going On Inside The Mind Of Nigerian Designer Amaka Osakwe, As Afika Jadezweni Discovers

Where Are The Women In Tech?

Men Dominate The Tech World, But Women Have A Uniquely Valuable Skill Set That Could Change All That, Says Michelle Hattingh

Will Truth Survive?

With the spread of fake news, our trust in the media is at rock bottom. Will the truth survive this on slaught?