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.

True Love

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Style UPDATE • Here’s what’s hot off the press in the fashion world!

DRESS UP TIME • More is more this spring, with bold Barbie pinks, over-the-top earrings and styles inspired by Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

Like a boy • Choose from relaxed tailoring and masculine-inspired style for a 2023 take on workwear.

HERE COMES THE SUN • Bold accents and hues are an indication of the approaching warmer weather. Pair unconventional colours together for a 2023 take on colour-blocking. Go bold this spring in indigos, magentas and yellows.

Just a BARBIE GIRL • Hot pink accents, playful accessories and skin-baring styles were all over the runway at Valentino and Balmain. Look no further for inspo.

HIGH SHINE • Silver is the new black this season. Sequins, lurex and foil are no longer reserved for the festive season or a night out of town.

Indigo BLUES • Denim is making a major comeback. Utilty finishes, embellishment and retro silhouettes are the go-to trend

Bohemian chic • Arts and crafts are at the core of this trend, paired with bold prints and interesting colour combinations.

Pockets PLEASE • The utility trend gets a stylish make-over – from cropped flight jackets and parachute fabrics to athleisure accents.

THE MERMAID • Channel your inner Halle Bailey in the film, The Little Mermaid, with aquatic hues, sequinned numbers and shiny satins.

Timeless FASHION • Meet fashion designer Ronie Lesadiwa Mahlakwane, who dresses stars including Nadia Nakai, Terry Pheto and LootLove.

BEAUTY NEWS • Here’s what’s hot on the beauty desk this spring.

Beauty in BLOOM • If you’re feeling anything like us, after months of chilly mornings and dark-too-soon evenings, you’re probably craving the warmth and excitement of a new season. And, when the opportunity presents itself, we’re always ready for a fresh start. Read on for ideas on how to overhaul your skincare routine, make subtle updates to your hair or dabble in a new scent. There are also a couple of very do-able make-up ideas to help you feel like this spring is truly the time for rebirth it always promises to be.

The RISE TO GLOBAL DOMINANCE • At 32, South Africa’s Thuso Nokwanda Mbedu has reached international superstardom and the success many people her age have only dared to dream of. And yet, her down-to-earth and girl-next-door demeanour contrast with the worldwide recognition she’s carrying. While local fans sing her praises for putting SA on the global stage, she tones the tunes down to only finding her feet in the giant hills of Hollywood. She gets frank with

Slikour A hip-hop ENTREPRENEUR • Veteran rapper and businessman Siyabonga Metane recently launched his memoir, Slikour: The Life Story of a Hip-Hop Pioneer, which will later be adapted into a screenplay. Skwatta Kamp, too, just dropped its final album, and that is not all. In June, Slikour ventured into new territory and launched United States of Creatives, a fintech platform for artists. He reflects on both his old and new avenues.

Sithelo on the GO • You know the face, but do you know the girl? Disc jockey, musician and much-loved content creator Sithelo Shozi (29) recently made her TV debut on The Masked Singer SA as one of the detectives on the show. Unapologetic and candid, she shares her views on religion, personal growth, motherhood and marriage. Oh, and she just dropped yet another music project.

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