True Love

magazine December - January 2021 · True Love

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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

Farewell

CELEBRATING MILESTONES WITH MY MOTHER...

Let's GO! • Lazy days in the sun call for billowing fabrics, exposed shoulders in the season’s off-the shoulder styles and accents of raffia that add nostalgic, yet rustic appeal.

STYLE NEWS • WHAT'S HOT OFF THE STREETS…

THE SHORTS • THE SUPER-SHORT SHORT IS OUT AND THE MORE WEARABLE TAILORED SHORT IS IN! THE LENGTH JUST GRAZES THE KNEE AND IS A HYBRID BETWEEN A PLAYFUL SKIRT AND A REGULAR SHORT. CHOOSE BETWEEN THE PAPER BAG WAIST DETAIL OR A MORE TAILORED FIT. THE SEASON’S SHORT CAN BE WORN FROM WORK TO PLAY WITH A SIMPLE CHANGE OF SHOE OR TOP.

THE SHOE • ESPADRILLES ARE SUMMER'S MOST BELOVED SHOE CHOICE. GO FOR WASHED OUT FABRICS, ANKLE DETAIL AND EVEN PLATFORM SOLES. WE ALSO LOVE HOW YOU DON’T NEED PERFECTLY MANICURED TOENAILS TO ROCK THESE BABIES

THE TROUSER • WIDE-LEGGED, HIGH-WAISTED, PRINTED AND RETRO-INSPIRED ARE ALL ON THE CHECKLIST FOR THE SEASON’S PANT. MAKE SURE THEY JUST GRAZE YOUR ANKLE IN ORDER TO ELONGATE YOUR SILHOUETTE. ROCK THEM WITH A TIGHT-FITTING STATEMENT TEE OR A CLASSIC CAMI

THE DRESS • SUMMER’S WHIMSY TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN STATEMENT FLORAL DRESSES. GO FOR BOLD PRINTS OR DAINTY FLORALS. CHOOSE FLOOR-SWEEPING LENGTHS IF YOU’RE TALL OR OPT FOR ANKLE-GRAZING NUMBERS IF YOU’RE ON THE SHORTER SIDE. BILLOWING, SOFT FABRICS ADD ROMANCE TO THIS LOOK AS YOU GLIDE AROUND THIS SEASON.

THE BLOUSE • FORGET STRUCTURED SHAPES AND FORM-FITTING SILHOUETTES – THIS SUMMER THE SIGNATURE PIECE BECKONS FOR FREEDOM IN LOOSE STYLES, TRANSLUCENT FABRICS AND CROPPED LENGTHS. LOOK OUT FOR FLORAL AND TROPICAL PRINTS UNDERPINNED BY SOFT PASTELS.

THE SKIRT • THE TIERED SKIRT IS THE TRUE EPITOME OF BOHO CHIC AND MAKES A MAJOR COMEBACK THIS SUMMER. CHOOSE STYLES IN NATURAL FABRICS AND DISTRESSED RAW EDGES TO FULLY EMBODY THE FREE-SPIRITEDNESS OF THIS TREND.

COME TO THE LIGHT

BEAUTY NEWS • THE LATEST AND HOTTEST ON THE BEAUTY DESK THIS MONTH

LET THE SUN IN

SUMMER PLAITS • Winter’s go-to protective hairstyle usually worn under weaves and wigs is getting its time in the sun. Keep the style simple just let your scalp breath. If mastering a DIY Cornrow tutorial is not your thing head to the salon but make sure to follow the aftercare steps to keep scalp hydrated but also help keep the hairstyle neat for longer. Apply a scalp dress every second day or as an when your scalp needs it to prevent residue. Cover your hair with a silk scarf to keep the style at bay.

SLICK BACK • Wet, tamed and pulled all the way back. Whether short or long, hair wrapped artfully in a sleek do is the order of the day. Your plan: Forget your salon visit as you opt for an easy get-out-the-shower comb and go look. But alas, getting the look is not as easy as it sounds. Apply mousse on just-washed-and-conditioned hair and comb into a style. Wrap your hair with a silk scarf and let it dry naturally in place. Take off the scarf and slick on a coat of silicone for some sheen and to get rid of fly-aways. If your hair is very short, follow this step with a spritz of a firm-hold spray to keep the style in place. This look works perfectly for relaxed hair.

HOW Boity OWNED 2020 • IT’S BEEN A TREMENDOUSLY SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR MEDIA PERSONALITY BOITY THULO. SHE CHATS INNER STRENGTH, REST, HER RELATIONSHIP WITH HER ANCESTORS, AND FEELING READY TO START A FAMILY.

OFF THE CUFF WITH BOITY

MAKING MUSIC THAT HEALS • Award-winning musician Nduduzo...

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