Tabla de contenidos para April 2017 en True Love

Can someone who’s been on a peaceful holiday with kids, their partner or friends tell me how they do it? I mean, after all these years, I have yet to go on one holiday that was blissful! Somehow, there’s always drama – there’s always something that just doesn’t go according to plan. Holidays take you through emotional highs and lows. At the preparation stage, we’re all excited and look forward to the great time we’ll have at our destination. But when we get there, it’s another story. We’ll all be upset about one thing or the other, and some will abandon the trip. We’ll even argue about something we can’t recall, like ‘how did we get here?’ As for the itinerary that we all agreed on, suddenly no one remembers…

FASHION HISTORY Pleats had a big moment when designer Issey Miyake debuted his Pleats Please range in 1993. He sewed the garments using fabric almost three times bigger than normal. Then the material was sandwiched between sheets of paper and pressed into a pleats machine.…

Make-up artists at the Opening Ceremony, Marc Jacobs and Proenza Schouler A/W17 showings found inspiration in the models’ club-hopping lifestyles. The result is a beauty look that resembles the dewiness you have after a hectic night on the dance floor; it oozes sheen without being too oily. To achieve the effect, make-up artists ditched foundation, and instead dabbed some good ol’ Vaseline on the cheekbones, eyelids and just underneath the bottom eyelids. Another way to get the effect is to apply clear lip gloss, or one that matches your complexion, to the same areas. The result does wonders to reflect light and add radiance to your skin. To recreate a bead of sweat, drop a tiny bit of the gloss over the temples of the head, just under the hairline.…

Sta-Sof-Fro is a trusted hair brand in Africa and has earned itself a loyal following over the years, thanks largely to the careful attention the company has invested into testing and formulating its products. The science behind the ingredients adheres to a strict commitment: to provide the best in the industry. To date, Sta-Sof-Fro offers a variety of products to ensure that it caters for the ever-changing needs of modern women. The rich heritage behind Sta-Sof-Fro makes it a preferred haircare brand for women, be it to enhance braids, blow outs, dreadlocks, dyed or relaxed hair. In 1973, two registered pharmacists in the USA, Cornell McBride and Thurman McKenzie, started M&M Products in Atlanta, Georgia. Their purpose was to create a product for the African American market that would style…

TRUE LOVE in association with Lancôme, Sta-Sof-Fro and Edgars hosted a day of empowerment at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sandton. TRUE LOVE Editor Dudu Mvimbi Leshabane, together with MC for the day, Dineo Ranaka, welcomed guests. DJ Zinhle, Nonhle Thema and KB Mashugane were our inspiring speakers. Unathi Msengana kept the audience entertained with her beautiful music. Everyone visited different sessions, where Lancôme gave the readers skin care and make-up advice. Sta-Sof-Fro demonstrated on-trend DIY hairstyles for all hair types. Edgars showcased their amazing fashion and upcoming winter styles. The guests walked away with a fabulous goodie bags after enjoying cocktails from Skyy Vodka and a delicious buffet lunch. Our sponsors: Sta-Sof-Fro, Lancôme, Edgars, Sir Juice, 1Life Direct, Kotex, Tetley Tea, Laager Rooibos Tea, Skyy Vodka, Edible Bouquet, Spree…

 It’s rare that a gospel song hits the number one spot in a Top 40 chart of an urban radio station like Metro FM. What’s even rarer is that the same song competed against kwaito, hip hop and house music for Song of the Year at the recent Metro FM Music Awards. Lebo Sekgobela’s hit track, Lion of Judah, is changing the game. Even more admirable is that it isn’t just topping local charts – it also features in Nigeria’s top 10 most-played songs on radio. “MY HUSBAND WAS MY FIRST BOYFRIEND, FIRST KISS AND EVERYTHING ELSE.” “I first heard the song at a conference in Durban in 2015. Singer and songwriter Matsetse Matthews wrote it and when I heard him sing it, I was inspired. It spoke to me.…

BEAUTY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS From dazzling beauty tips to useful how-to videos, our beauty editor Lerato Seoue guides you on the latest make-up looks and tricks your way. ALL THINGS FASHION Stay on top of the latest trends, straight off the runways. Our fashion editor Jessica Ramoshaba keeps you in the know and ahead of the style curve. BEHIND THE SCENES Watch exclusive coverage of what went down at Dineo Ranaka’s April cover shoot. Learn more about her journey to happiness and business plans that will see her cook a storm in the kitchen! Let us know what you like , love an laathe FOLLOW US ONLINE: www.truelove.co.za True Love Mag @TrueLoveMag @truelovemagazine…

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According to BRICS 2015, one in five directors in South Africa is a woman. Furthermore, the 2014 Small Medium Enterprise survey found that 78% of women-owned small businesses are profitable as compared to 70% for men. This shows the immense strides made by women in business who also inspire you to take the next step in achieving your goals. If you’re looking for an unwavering source of inspiration, a mentor is exactly what you need. Mentors are important people to have around. They share their experience, expertise and skills that will give you direction and advice on how to thrive in your career and business. Mentors share their business lessons and challenge you to succeed further; they also help you channel your career goals in the right direction. GET READY…

AGE It’s true that women hit their sexual peak around 35–40 years – by then we’ve often made peace with our bodies. “And hormonal changes, which cause a decrease in natural lubrication, can also wreak havoc with our sexual peak,” says sex therapist Christa Coetzee. We may try to avoid intimacy because we don’t want the discomfort of dry sex. Coetzee suggests “using lubrication regularly.” BREATHING “Deep breathing is very important to facilitate blood flow to the clitoris,” says sexologist Professor Elna McIntosh. In the excitement of sex, we tend to stop breathing, which can delay orgasm. “We’re a society of shallow breathers anyway but the more oxygen running through your body, the better.” CONNECT We’re often too busy thinking about something else during lovemaking. “Use ‘I’ messages to tell…

After her divorce, Mikie Monoketsi wanted to do things that would take her mind off the stress. Fitness became her escape. “While at the gym, I overheard two women talking about someone who owned a spice company. I approached them to find out more about it and when I eventually met the lady in question, she was fascinated with my ideas,” says Mikie. A few months later, she joined the spice company and became the face of the product; she also became an equal business partner. “Their aim was to target the township market, which is where I grew up. I had kept my contacts from the previous company I worked for, and I’m also active on social media, so I could tap into that market.” A year later, Mikie…

Hot Roasted Haloumi Salad Ingredients 500g haloumi, cut into strips 100g green beans, ends cut off 100g baby potatoes, halved 1 red onion, sliced 50g piquant peppers 3T olive oil 50g green olives Method 1. Preheat oven to 180ºC. In an ovenproof dish, place beans, potatoes, onion and peppers. Cover with foil and roast for 20 minutes. Remove and add olives before roasting for another 5 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, heat a pan and grill halloumi until brown on all sides. 3. Serve on a bed of the roasted vegetables and olives. Butternut & Sweet Potato Wrap Ingredients 2 cups cauliflower, finely grated 2 cloves garlic, 1 crushed & 1 chopped 2 eggs 1tsp salt ½ cup flour 3T oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3T hot curry powder 250g sweet potato,…

ARIES (21 Mar – 19 Apr) Now is the time to generate good kharma. Reflect on your past to see how you can learn from your mistakes. Use these answers as the groundwork when you’re given a chance to make strategic plans for success. Love: Indecision makes you uncomfortable, but your heart’s on a go-slow. By the end of the month you’ll have figured out what to do. Work/Money: While money makes your heart happy, the devil is in the details. Read the fine print to avoid making assumptions. TAURUS (20 Apr – 20 May) You have many goals, but your short fuse could derail your success. Keep calm and stay objective this month, as you can expect some chaos from the 9th. Love: Find creative solutions…

TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME Remember Chanel’s S/S15 collection? Models took to the runway, carrying placards with slogans like 'History is her story' and 'Be different'? It was an effective fashion revolution that paved the way for stylish slogan wear. Get inspired this freedom month!…

Selah Marley Style DNA: Vintage Redux Her surname is a dead giveaway – 18-year-old Selah is Rohan Marley and Lauryn Hill's daughter. Her modelling career has seen her on the covers of Wonderland and L’Uomo Vogue, and she's walked for Chanel and Yeezy fashion shows. Selah is also a budding musician, clearly choosing to follow in the footsteps of her famous parents. Move over, Willow Smith and Kendall Jenner – another famous offspring is moving in! Ruth Negga Style DNA: Classic Elegance After 12 years playing alongside the likes of Brad Pitt and Samuel L Jackson, Ruth has finally received recognition with an Oscar nomination for her title role in Loving. The 35-year-old actress has made it to our style icons' list for her refreshing take on red-carpet glamour in…

Beauty with soul is an indefinable concept. Yet, Julia Roberts effortlessly embodies these qualities. If reference dictionaries were being written up, the entry for femininity could simply be explained with a note stating: see Julia Roberts. Undoubtedly, life with Julia Roberts is a beautiful one. You’ve been with Lancôme for years now. How has your relationship with the brand evolved? I can go on and on about how great Lancôme and the people I work with on a regular basis are. I always tell them I want to be an ageing model, so they have to keep me for at least five more years, until I’m over 50. I went from being a representative of the brand to being a part of the family. When they were developing the perfume…

UP THE VITAMINS Vitamins can be the superfoods you need. They add much-needed nutrients to fortify the skin and allow it to function optimally. Vitamin A is especially great for anti-ageing and fighting acne. It increases cell turnover and boosts collagen production, resulting in plumper and firmer skin. 1. Six Vitamin A Serum, R576 , refines the skin’s surface for a smoother appearance. 2. Chanel Blue Serum, R1 710, is a great way to prolong the skin’s youthfulness and to harness cellular energy. Alternatively, maximise the potency of vitamin C with 3. Clinique Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C, R445, which fights against pigmentation and helps to brighten the complexion. PACK THE PRIMER There are many benefits of using a primer…

“It feels like I’m being given a new lease on life. I see things more clear now and know people for who they are. I’m not as trusting as I was before I got arrested and spent five years in a prison in Brazil for drug trafficking. When I was arrested, it was not my first time selling drugs. I did local drop-offs at hotels and brothels and other dangerous places. When I tell my story, many people assume that I did it because I was poor and needed money. I didn’t; it was pure greed. I’m an only child and came from a well-off family. I used to be a spoilt brat and got everything I wanted. My dad died when I was very young, so my mom overcompensated…

“In 2004 I had a bad car accident. No one was hurt, but it really rattled me – I had always felt so untouchable behind the wheel. After about three months, I started getting anxious when driving. I was also very emotional, which was unusual for me. My GP diagnosed depression, and later that year I was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid. By this point I was anxious and paranoid about driving. I couldn’t switch off my thoughts. So I would avoid driving at all costs. When I did drive, I’d obsess that I’d hit someone. Half the driving I did during this time was retracing my route, just to check that I hadn’t left a person lying in the road,” says Sandy, 32. There’s more to overcompulsive disorder (OCD)…

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GLOSSY GLAZE Start by applying an eyeshadow primer to prevent the colour from sliding or creasing. Then follow with a creamy one from below the eyebrow to the tip of the lash lid. Finish off with a slick of transparent gloss. GRAPHIC LINES This look is perfect if you’re the daring type. Experiment with bold colours using an angled eyeshadow brush for precision. A cream eyeshadow works best as it glides on easily. STRIPED LIDS You don’t have to stay in between the lines when applying eyeshadow. Mimic the stripes created when using a paintbrush on canvas to give the eyelids a wash of colour. CANDIED BROWS Introducing colourful brows! To get the look, fill in the brows using an eye or lip pencil in a colour of your choice.…

Fhatuwani Mphaphuli’s initial dream was to pursue music, her first and foremost passion. Getting into the digital space was pure chance. “I wanted to become a musician and a music producer. I even studied for it, that’s how serious I was,” she explains, adding that she looked for an alternative when she couldn’t find employment in the music industry. After job hunting for a few years, in 2010 Mimi, as she’s affectionately known, took the opportunity to work for a digital company as an intern and that’s where her love for all things online began. “When I started at SEO, the world of digital was also starting to grow – particularly in Africa – and all the things I learned there made me love the space.” Mimi says one of…

BLUEBERRY CHEESE CAKE Ingredients 1 x 250g tub SPAR Full Fat Cream Cheese Mascarpone 1 x 250g tub SPAR Medium Fat Cream Cheese plain 1 cup SPAR Castor Sugar Zest of ½ lemon Juice of ½ lemon (squeezed from a SPAR Freshline Lemon) 250ml SPAR Long Life Cream, whipped 2 sheets Gelatin 250g SPAR Freshline Blueberries 7 SPAR Freshline Hot Cross Buns 500g dark chocolate Method 1. In a bowl, mix mascarpone, cream cheese, castor sugar (reserve 2 tablespoons), zest and juice. Beat until smooth. Fold in the cream and set aside in the fridge. 2. Prepare the gelatin according to instructions on the package. Fold into the cheese mixture. 3. To make blueberry sauce: Heat a saucepan and add blueberries with remaining castor sugar. Cook for 5 minutes,…

A pale pink sofa and a faceless rendition of the Mona Lisa are just a few of the surprises in this stylish Swedish apartment. It’s the home of a creative couple and their two children. Of course, being Swedish, it’s full of the pale wood, clean lines and iconic Scandinavian light. Nina and her husband Simon Warnolf are both extremely creative in their personal and professional life. He’s a designer at Link Mobility, a mobile communication company, and she works as a designer specialising in exhibitions and interior design. It’s no wonder that their home is filled with special and custom-made objects. The apartment is located near the centre of the Western Harbour in Malmö. The two balconies on the fourth floor provinde stunning views of the city and two…

MOVIES THE SHACK Release date: 14 April After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips (Sam Worthington) spirals into a depression that causes him to question his innermost beliefs. He receives a mysterious letter urging him to visit a shack in the wilderness. This father’s spiritual journey is an uplifting one. FAST & FURIOUS 8 Release date: 14 April The team members have returned to normal life, with Brian and Mia retired from the game. But then new villain Cipher (Charlize Theron) comes along, who seduces Dom (Vin Diesel) back into a life of crime. Watch the action as bonds are broken when Dom goes against his own family. BOSS BABY Release date: 7 April There’s a new baby in the family and he isn’t your average baby…

The idea of high-waisted pants may not appeal, especially for those of us with a bit of bulge. Enter the paperbag waist. The belt detail pulls your midriff in to your desired size, without a hint of the spill-over or cupcake effect as the gathered fabric conceals it all. The style was all over the A/ W17 catwalk – from Adam Lippes' striped linen pair to BCBG Max Azria’s harem-shaped style. To style the pants, opt for long-sleeved fitted tees or knits. Add a pair of pointy courts for extra height. BEAUTY PREP Add a flush of peach to your cheeks to instantly boost the skin's radiance and liven you up. Dust blusher on the apples of your cheeks and the bridge of your nose to finish off the look.…

JUICY LIPS Clinique’s Chubby Sticks have been a hit ever since their launch. With more women wanting fuller, voluptuous pouts like Kylie Jenner, the Clinique Chubby™ Plump & Shine Liquid Lip Plumping Gloss, R290, is great for achieving the look. They come in seven yummy shades. Choose one - or two - for a bold lippie to die for. SCENT OF THE MONTH ‘Si’ is Spanish for yes, and that’s exactly what this fragrance is about.The Limited Edition Giorgio Armani Si Rose, R2 029, will inspire you to say ‘yes’ to all things fabulous. The bottle itself is a pleasure to look at, and the scent is to die for. If you’re a Si fan, add this limited-edition offering to your fragrance collection. BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL Bare-faced beauty is on…

If ever there was a time to ditch the rule book and take a few risks, it’s now. The essence of this beauty fad is a seamless fusion of a rock-star and pin-up girl aesthetic, which is weaving its way back into mainstream beauty. So go all out with your hair, eyes and lips. Turn up the intensity levels with provocatic lip hues, the blackest of black eyeliner for high-definitition eye make-up and a curly mane to match. We dare you!…

Short hair often seems like the easiest option when it comes to hairstyles. You can jump into the shower, run your fingers through it and off you go! The reality is different, however. Women with cropped or very short relaxed hair like Jada Pinkett Smith know the work that comes with styling it every single morning. THE EXPERT ROUTE A professional cut is the first step. Super avant garde hairdos require loads of heat styling to make them runway perfect. Your cut should look good before you even start styling it with your heating wand. Layers are great, but be careful of thinning your hair too much, especially if your tresses lack volume. GO STRAIGHT On lazy days, go for the sleek and clean look. Getting this right by wrapping…

“A LOT OF PEOPLE MAY BE SURPRISED BUT I’M VERY DEDICATED TO WORKING OUT.”– Award-winning American actress, Viola Davis THE POWER OF SLEEP According to makers of fitness trackers, TomTom, the amount of time we spend sleeping is vital to our health and wellbeing. We have four stages of sleep per cycle, and each is needed for the body to release hormones that help muscle growth. With grueling schedules, many of us skate on less than the required seven to nine hours of sleep a day. This can lead to less productivity and increased risk of diseases like diabetes and heart disease, weight gain and muscle loss. Try these smarts steps to getting a better night’s sleep: 1. Avoid eating within an hour of your bedtime – it’ll…

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In her book, Women and Money: Owning the Power to Control your Destiny, personal finance guru, speaker and author Suze Orman says if we aren’t powerful with money, we are not powerful, period! According to Orman, we women should strive to take control of our finances by paying off debts, respecting our money and, more importantly, maintaining a good credit rating. Why? Mkateko Dlomu, a financial planner at FNB, says credit scores help financial institutions determine your risk profile prior to providing you with a loan – the higher the risk, the less likely you are to get a loan. “They also protect you from excessive debt exposure, which could result in repayment defaults,” he says. A good score allows you access to credit at low interest rates. “An excellent…

COLOUR ON THE WALLS OR FURNITURE CAN REFLECT BACK AND DISTORT THE REALITY OF THE TRUE COLOURS OF LIPSTICKS AND EYESHADOW.– American businesswoman, socialite and philanthropist, Evelyn Lauder AN OASIS IN THE HEART OF THE CITY Hotel QSL on 44 is the newest addition to Joburg’s bevvy of modern industrial hotel offerings. Set amid the hustle and bustle of Milpark (right next to popular urban precinct 44 on Stanley), it offers guests a luxurious loft-living experience. The owners are none other than the founders of Row-G bespoke menswear, so the finishes meet the strictest of standards. This is evidenced by a chauffer-driven Mercedes E500 for hire, bedding of the highest thread count and a style library packed full of collectable fashion annuals. Check in for a break from the norm…

“WHOEVER IS CONCERNED ABOUT MY SEXUALITY WILL FIND OUT WHEN I GET MARRIED.” Aaron Moloisi is popularly known as the presenter on SABC1’s talk show Shift, which came to an end in February after 12 years on air. Aaron was with the popular lunchtime programme for eight years. He says the programme’s closing is a bittersweet feeling for him, but it’s good that the SABC ended Shift while it was still highly successful – at its end it still enjoyed an enviable viewership of nearly two million per episode. Even government took note of Shift’s popularity, and often sent congratulatory messages to its producers, while the IEC partnered with it to promote local elections. The Limpopo-born star says there’s no particular reason the show was taken off air: “It’s not…