True Love

True Love is the iconic South African fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazine for black women. It is the go-to handbook and style guide for women who believe that their magazine should be stylish and thought provoking. It challenges its readers with in depth, focusing on subjects that stimulate debate and discussion.

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True Love

STYLE

FASHION trends • Get the scoop on what’s hot and happening in the world of fashion

Sew Cosy • Designers and retailers have taken a comfort-first approach to winter tailoring with a focus on creating knitted garments for all occasions. From delicate crocheted pieces to office-appropriate dresses made in an array of textures, the offerings are endless

all COVERED UP • Puffer jackets are an essential part of outerwear. They are both functional and fashionable, so what’s not to love about them? Take your pick from this gorgeous selection of updates

SQUARE UP • Plaid print will forever be en vogue! Tartan, gingham and windowpane patterns possess a classic and refined finish that’s quite unmatched. These prints stand out best in the colder months, so now is the time to stock up

BOOTILICIOUS • What’s winter without a pair of boots? It’s no secret that footwear can elevate any outfit, so we bring you the hottest styles to add to your arsenal this season

BUNDLE UP • Extra coverage never hurts, and that also goes for protecting yourself against the cold. Invest in these winter accessories for that added touch of warmth

BEAUTY

BEAUTY edit • Look your best with the latest products

Together again  WITH

OUR ULTIMATE BEAUTY ICONS • Bold enough to change the beauty industry for the better

CLASS of the FIRSTS • Diversity in beauty: The heroes who made Black more beautiful

BEAUTY PRODUCT showcase • What we are loving this month in our beauty bag

HOW TO have a hassle-free WASHDAY • Learn how to make the process a breeze, and achieve strong, healthy hair

LIFE, LOVE & LESSONS… • Somizi Mhlongo, Palesa Madisakwane and their daughter Bahumi are three very talented but also very different peas in a pod. They talk to us about family, romance, break-ups, make-ups, being in the spotlight, and their careers in entertainment, while also navigating issues of security and loyalty, allegations, trust, rebuilding and life after Mary Twala.

FASHION • High and low isn't such a novelty thing; it's how young people interpret the life we've been given. It's how we look at luxury brands, it's how we look at heritage brands.

‘CAUSE IN MY HAND I bet your YOUR HAND fits perfectly’ • A story about the passion for luxury African fashion in South Africa’s bustling townships; beautifully contrasted, and told through chemistry and tenderness as a love language

IT’S TIME TO SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS • We’re very excited to invite you to enter the eighth annual Santam Women of the Future Awards, in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE. Or nominate an amazing woman entrepreneur you know!

HOW TO ENTER

MEET THE Judges

HELP! I hate my job • Finding the job you love and getting well paid for it!

HOW SMALL BUSINESSES CAN NAVIGATE RISK IN A POST-PANDEMIC WORLD

The Do’s and Don’ts of PROPERTY STOKVELS • Joining a group savings scheme to pool resources so as to get into the property market is a good idea – but beware of the pitfalls!

SHOPPING GUIDE • From haircare helpers to levelling up your cooking game, here are fab products for you.

FACING UP TO COLOURISM • Colourism continues to rear its ugly head again and again, even now, in an age where...