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 forecast • Stay in the know of what’s hot and happening in the world of fashion.

Easy, Breezy, BEAUTIFUL

SHORT STOPPER • Flashing some skin is never a bad thing, so long as it’s done right. With shorts, you can show off your leg game and look stunning too.

THE BUCKET LIST • By now, it’s undoubtedly clear that the bucket hat is the coolest accessory you can add to your wardrobe arsenal. With so many styling options that allow you to pull off a variety of looks, you can’t lose with this must-have item.

FANCY FOOTWORK • Practical, versatile and comfortable, a good pair of sneakers is by far one of the best footwear investments. Whether you prefer to keep it simple in a fresh white pair, or go for more eye-catching styles, we have got a fashionable selection for you to choose from.

GOT TO HAVE ‘em • Grab these last-minute wardrobe additions to ensure that you are geared up to enjoy some fun in the sun.

Changing THE GAME • Sustainable and ethical manufacturing is fast becoming the new order in the world of fashion. Local brand HempLove takes pride in pushing this positive movement. They talk us through their processes and, more importantly, educate us on the concept of sustainability as a whole

BEAUTY

BEAUTY edit • The latest products to get your summer glow going.

EYE-CATCHING LOOKS TO dazzle • Update your look with these latest beauty trends guaranteed to get you Insta-ready.

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR BLUSH

PRETTY IN PASTELS

FEEL-GOOD Summer • Take a leap. Dive into bold, bright and radiant colours this season. The sun is here – stand out from the boredom.

Winnie Ntshaba Reinvents herself • Highly accomplished, beautiful Bawinile is living her best life. We sat down with the adored actress, businesswoman and mother to a teenage son to find out how she’s embracing her next chapter. Winnie, as she’s affectionately known, is an icon among us – she’s a mother, has a successful and thriving career, her own business, and stunning good looks – and now she’s ready for love. We find out all about it ...

FASHION

50 YEARS OF black FASHION– part 2 • We’ve travelled back in time to showcase the most notable trends of the 80s, 90s and 2000s, and now conclude five decades of Black fashion with some of the most memorable moments of the 2010s and 2020s.

Sexy, SIZZLING SWIMWEAR • Whether you’re a waterbaby or part of the sundeck swimsuit brigade, get temperatures rising in gorgeous poolwear this summer. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of La Montagne Guest Lodge, overlooking Hartbeespoort Dam and the Magalies Mountain Range, we showcase scorching-hot attire ranging from fun one-pieces to sexy bikinis, complemented with ruffles, pleats, high-waist cover-ups and trendy accessories, to mention just a few. Press play on Hot Girl Summer.

MEET THE FINALISTS • HERE THEY ARE: The women vying for our 2022 Woman of the Future, Social Entrepreneur and Rising Star awards!

HOW CAN A FLISP SUBSIDY help you? • Buying a first home can be a very daunting prospect, especially if you are on a low income. But there is help at hand in the form of financial assistance if you meet the requirements.

MONEY BELIEFS YOU MUST DITCH • If you’re not where you want to be financially, take a look in the mirror – the answer could be staring you right in the face, says Analaura Luna

CHANGING CAREERS • Ready to move...