GLAMOUR South Africa

The must-have guide to looking and feeling fabulous, GLAMOUR is the upbeat glossy that inspires women around the world. In the mix: fashion trends, beauty expertise, advice for work, love and life - and 24/7 style!

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GLAMOUR South Africa

A LOOK INSIDE THE LAUNCH OF The GLAMOUR Book Club • Glamour South Africa recently launched its first ever Book Club at the opulent Taj Hotel in Cape Town. The auspicious occasion was one for the books.

SHADES OF SUMMER • One of the best parts of summer is wearing your favourite pair of sunnies to complete your look. Not sure which pair to buy? These are the styles making waves.

Effortlessly refined • Expressing yourself in statement pieces that are classic, fresh and timelessly in vogue.

Briana Greenidge NYC-BASED PHOTOGRAPHER • Briana G, photographer and stylist, shares her journey to success, her experiences in the industry as a black woman and what it takes to make it in the world of fashion photography.

Bigger the better • Practical yet trendy; oversized bags are the perfect foil to those lipstick-only micro handbags as they can effortlessly cope with all your essentials.

Foot Fetish • It’s all about fishnet heels adding another level of sex appeal to your look. Gracing the runways of Bottega and Magda Butrym, this latest trend has seen our favourite celebrities rocking them.

Cool Summer • Chic summer dresses for every occasion. Whether it’s a date at the wine farm or dinner with the girls, we’ve got you covered.

WHAT'S ON OUR FASHION RADAR • CREATIVE. COLLECTIVE. CONNECTED

AI IN FASHION: FRIEND OR FOE? • AI in fashion is a reality that cannot be denied, but with any new development there are some concerns that need to be addressed and resolved.

CULTURAL SHIFT • Cameroonian-based fashion brand OMÔL weaves a blend of tradition, African identity and women empowerment into every garment.

MELTING POINT • We’re living for bold eyes and overly glossed lips that give us all the Saturday night fever we need – get your inspiration here!

HAIR TOOLS • Check out the best must-have styling tools for awless looks this season.

Dear ADULT ACNE • It’s time we learn everything we need to know about how to approach, tackle and keep these bad boys at bay once and for all, thanks to our amazing skin experts!

GUT HEALTH CLEANSE JUICE DIY RECIPE • Courtesy of Eco Diva

YOUR skin's BODYGUARD • There are claims that ectoin (pronounced ek-toe-win) is the new niacinamide. One way to think of this active ingredient is like a shield for your skin’s moisture barrier. Let’s unpack all you need to know.

WHAT'S ON OUR BEAUTY RADAR? • We’re trying new things to celebrate different ways of feeling good from within!

beauty SINS • There are many things that you can get away with when it comes to beauty! But these are the ultimate 15 beauty sins you should definitely avoid!

A TREAT OF NOTE • It’s time to give your skin and body all the attention it needs and deserves!

Luxe SELF-CARE FAVOURITES • Olwethu Leshabane unveils her new self-care range and chats about what inspires her journey.

NADIA JAFTHA It's her time • It all started with a prank for award-winning content creator and businesswoman, Nadia Jaftha. But things got serious when her authentic approach to storytelling captured the attention of South Africans and global brands – most recently an ambassadorship on the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 campaign.

UTERINE FIBROIDS SYMPTOMS YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIVE WITH • Fibroids can be “loud and obnoxious.” But the good news is they’re treatable.

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