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 NEWS • Catch up on the latest trends in the fashion world!

CHECKMATE • This pattern will take your look from simple to next level in seconds!

SLICK LEATHER • Beat the chill in fashion’s strongest and most-iconic material

TOUCH OF CARAMEL • Get warm and cosy by infusing this classic toffee shade into your winter wardrobe!

KNIT PICKS • No matter the occasion, these knit dresses will have you looking trendy!

WHITE AS SNOW • From ankle to cowboy, white boots are the most stylish footwear to own this season. Don't be left out!

CONSCIOUS STYLISTA • Athi Myataza spills the beans on her stylish life and career journey

BEAUTY Y NEWS • Switch up your beauty kit with these must-haves

LIP SERVICE • Perfect your pout with this season’s shades of red and ultra-dark lips

EYE TO EYE • Create a smouldering and memorable eye with this brushed-up brow and smoky lid

GLOSS IT UP • Boost your skin with these glow-givers

POWER CROWNS • Update your ‘fro and braids with these statement styles

DRIPPING IN PEARLS • Get a regal nod of approval with these elegant gems

THE SKIN-QUENCHING GUIDE • Avoid a dull, thirsty and cracking winter complexion. Here’s how to boost hydration

19 PREPARING FOR A BETTER WORLD • The coronavirus pandemic has brought the world to its knees, and proven just how much our lives intersect at both physical and emotional levels. Life as we knew it, will never be the same — that’s for sure. To highlight how important it is for each of us to contribute to flattening the curve, we asked 19 of our previous cover stars to share how this novel virus has opened their eyes to what, ultimately, matters

FLAWLESS • From foundation to finish, follow these make-up tricks for a flawless face!

ALL– DAY WE WEAR • Try these tips for ultimate make-up up longevity

OWN your WORTH • HERE’S TO KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STAYING FOR THE RIGHT OR WRONG REASONS...OR, ALTERNATIVELY FINDING THE STRENGTH AND WISDOM TO MOVE ON!

AUTHENTICITY SELLS • Sunshine Hlami Shibambo, founder of Cheri Yase Kasi, an agency that prides itself in being truly African and pioneering consumer-centric experiential marketing strategies, shares her entrepreneurial journey

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

WHY MEETINGS NEED A REVAMP

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

STILL BLAZING A TRAIL • Rita Zwane, founder of Imbizo Shisanyama Busy Corner and an advocate of growing township economies, shares how changing your mindset is the first step to success

TO THE TOP • Zwane shares tips on starting small, and then scaling up as an entrepreneur.

TRUSTED BOOK LIST

HOW TO FAIL FORWARD INTO THE FUTURE • Sometimes the journey of entrepreneurship includes losing a huge sum of money or having to return to full-time employment. In such circumstances, the lessons are often more valuable than what has been lost!

FACING FAILURE HEAD-ON

HEALTHY CHOICES = HEALTHY POCKETS • As they say, the first cut is usually the deepest. Seven women reflect on the mishaps and life stages that shaped their outlooks on money

YOUR REBIRTH IS AROUND THE CORNER • Pastor Pushie on going from TV to the pulpit, and why something always has to die for a full-on transition to kick in!

YOURS OR OURS? • We asked a few guys to share their stance on dating women with...