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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Colour THERAPY • Spin the colour wheel and try summer’s most surprising pairings

STYLE NEWS • FASHION NEWS WITH STREET CRED…

LEGALLY PINK • FLIRTY FUCHSIA PAIRED WITH SHADES OF BUBBLEGUM IS SUMMER'S GIRLIEST COUPLE YET

SKYSCRAPER • BRIGHT BLUES WITH A POP OF YELLOW INSTILL AN OPTIMISM FOR OUTDOOR LIFE

Polar fresh • THE PAIRING OF MINT AND OFF-WHITE EVOKES THE FRESHNESS OF A COOL SEA BREEZE

Espresso Accents • WOULD YOU LIKE SOME CREAM WITH YOUR COFFEE? IT'S A DELICIOUS PAIRING TO DELIGHT THE SENSES

Warm front • SET THE TOWN ABLAZE IN THE SEASON'S SHADES OF ORANGE AND BURGUNDY

CHERRY COLA • PAIR VIBRANT RASPBERRY WITH BLUSHING PINK FOR A NAUGHTY BUT NICE ENSEMBLE.

RETRO RETROGRADE • A 1950’S REVIVAL SEES THE CONTRASTING DUO OF CHERRY, RED AND TURQUOISE MAKING A COMEBACK

AU NATUREL • Pared-back beauty is the order of the day as we edit our make-up kits and skincare needs. Which tribe do you belong to?

BEAUTY NEWS • CHECK OUT THE LATEST AND BEST PRODUCTS TO ADD TO YOUR BEAUTY ARSENAL

Money ain't a thing

I got it from my momma

The Naturalista

COLOUR ME BOLD • Colouring your crowning glory will never go out of style. Just make sure you do it right.

HOT SUMMER UPDATES • We turn to the SS20 catwalk for hair inspiration that you can DIY or get your stylist to do in a heartbeat

THREE DECADES IN AND STILL RELEVANT... • MELANIE BALA, 47, HAS CARVED OUT AN IMPRESSIVE 30-YEAR LONG CAREER IN MEDIA. SHE CHATS TO US ABOUT LOVES LOST, DEPRESSION AND REMINDS US WHY WOMEN NEED TO RECLAIM THEIR POWER.

THE ART OF SERVICE • Renowned artist Athi-Patra Ruga, 36, illuminates on using his art to restore dignity and pay homage to forgotten and misrepresented communities.

OFF THE CUFF

ALL THE WAY UP • Amamkele “Ama” Qamata, 22, of Blood & Water and Gomora fame, chats to us about life, gratitude and the limelight.

OFF THE CUFF

Sistas helping sistas grow their cash! • Unsure how to make your cash work for you? These women could have the answers you’re seeking.

Summertime fine • Whether you are lounging by the poolside or planning a much-needed escape, you’ll want to have the latest selection of swimwear and accessories.

ALL in the EYES • Turn into a masked beauty with stand-out eyes and designer masks

OWN your WORTH • Inclusivity is a word regularly thrown around boardrooms. But what makes a workplace truly inclusive? Ponder this question the next time you experience or witness someone being marginalised for a physical or mental disability, or for belonging to a minority group.

CARVING A PATH TO SUCCESS • Londiwe Ndwandwe Ngcobo, 35, creative director of Andimahle Building Events, on being a businesswoman and carving her own path to success.

HOW TO FIND AND DO WHAT YOU LOVE

EXPERT ADVICE • WE ASKED SANTAM FOR SOME ADVICE ON HOW TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19 ON YOUR BUSINESS

Meet the WOMEN! • We know you have been waiting in anticipation to meet our 2020 finalists. Head over to womenofthefuture.co.za to find out who the winners are.

WOMAN OF THE FUTURE • To be eligible, you need to be 30 years of age or older and your business should have been open for at least 1000 days. These women have all made their mark in the health and wellness world with solutions to local...