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

What’s TRENDING? • Stay in the know of everything hot and happening in the world of fashion.

STEAL HER style • With so many ways to dress up and trends to explore, experimenting with different looks can not only be confusing but also overwhelming. We have rounded up a group of celebrities who have mastered their individual style, and give you tips on how to emulate their looks.

WOVEN WONDERS • Warm weather means a more laid-back approach to dressing. It’s all about clothes that are easy to wear, comfortable and breathable. Crochet and macramé have a cool aesthetic that goes well with a hot summer’s day.

GET Elevated • Platform shoes are a hot item these days, and for good reason. Not only do they add height and streamline the leg, but they’re also very comfortable to wear – especially if you want to party up a storm. Walk tall in the pair of your choice.

BEAUTY

BEAUTY edit • New products to add to your beauty kit.

ALL EYES on you… • You’ll be partying up a storm this festive season, so make sure your eyes are always refreshed and sparkling. Here’s how you can get your peepers on point – with products to revive them, and the latest eye trends.

Lucious SUMMER LIPS • It’s summer, and just like your skin, your lips need some tender loving care in the form of sunscreens and moisturisers. So before you cover them with lipstick, make sure they’re well cared for. As with the rest of your skin, the three important skincare steps of applying, exfoliating and moisturising apply before you put on any colourants or make-up. The natural condition of your lips is just as important as their made-up appearance.

Spoil yourself and your loved ones this FESTIVE SEASON • From personal care to decor items, here’s everything you need to make her Christmas extra special.

GIFTS HE’LL LOVE YOU for buying • Wondering what to put under the tree for your special man this Christmas Day? These suggestions are sure to earn you extra brownie points!

Play Santa kids’ WITH THESE GIFTS • There will be plenty of happy smiles with these presents under the Christmas tree. Spoil your little ones with something from our selection of toys, shoes, clothing and apps.

There’s nothing that kids love more than screen time, so if your little one is going to be glued to an electronic device, why not let them learn something new as well? This list of educational learning apps and websites are a win all round.

I’mstill STANDING • She’s long been South Africa’s darling, but Sophie Ndaba has been underrated, beaten down and counted out more times than we can count – but she’s proven time and time again that she’s the ultimate comeback kid and will always rise to the top. In this exclusive TRUELOVE interview, she opened up to us and shared some shocking revelations.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL is cool • Before you go overboard on your festive spending, don’t forget to put some cash aside for all your back-to-school shopping. Here’s what to get, and where.

SHOPPING GUIDE • From new skincare products to wine, cheese and refreshing juices, here are fab products to try.

HOLIDAY MOOD

THREE TRAILBLAZERS • We’re delighted to introduce you to the three winners of the 2022 Santam Women of the Future Awards, in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE.

CAREER Reflection • As we approach the end of the year, it is time to conduct an audit on the state of your worklife and...