Athleisure is the go-to trend this season! Striking a balance between casual active-wear and dressed-up style is not as difficult as it may seem.
Our fashion editor, Ayanda Ngcobo shows us how to rock the trend in an easy and stylish way in the video below.
The whole country gasped simultaneously after gifted singer, Bucie announced her intention to take a step back from the music industry earlier this year. The Princess of House recently sat down for an interview on Real Talk with Anele, this week to share the reasons behind her decision (29:00).
Check it out below and tell us your thoughts.
Our July cover stars have four decades of music experiences between and they have learnt a lot during that period.
During our cover shoot with Lira, Moneoa and Nhlanhla Nciza sat down with our editor; Lutho Vuso to talk about the challenges of being a woman in this industry, how they hope to inspire younger women and their future plans.
Watch the fascinating conversation below.
During our shoot for our fabulous July issue we sat down with one of our cover stars, Nhlanhla Nciza to chat to her about all things fashion.
The Mafikizolo songstress and owner of NN Vintage has such an incredible sense of style. She’s experimental, edgy, trendy while also loving vintage pieces.
She speaks to our fashion editor, Ayanda Ngcobo about getting inspiration from her mother, her label and her wardrobe must-haves.
One of our fabulous July cover stars is the talented, Lira. The star shares her skincare tips, healthy lifestyle and make-up must haves with us here.
Enjoy!
Beauty is more than just skin deep, it’s more than the clothes we wear, more than the way we wear our hair and more than our material possessions. Our three gorgeous July cover stars and songbirds Lerato ‘Lira’ Molapo, Nhlanhla Nciza, and Moneoa Moshesh have joined Lux on their #WeAreMore movement inspiring women to embrace their inner beauty and express themselves in a true form.
Together with Lux and BONA, these three inspirational women are performing in an exclusive music experience where they will sing the #WeAreMore anthem aimed to inspire women to be more than what meets the eye.
We were lucky enough to get the three songbirds into the BONA studio to shoot our cover and we got to sit down with each of them and chat to them about what inspires them, what keeps them going and what it #WeAreMore means to them.
We have exclusive footage of behind the scenes action of the making of our July cover story in the gallery and video below.
It’s full on braid season and styling your hair doesn’t have to be a chore.
Our beauty editor, Grace Mantjiu compiled this video to show you how to style your braids easily at home.
Who doesn’t love a hot bowl of delicious tripe? Family gatherings and weddings don’t have to be the only occasions where you are treated to this delicacy. Our food editor, Ntwenhle Gcabashe shows you how to cook tripe easily at home – anytime you want.
Enjoy!
We had so much fun shooting our June cover with Zola Nombona and Thuso Mbedu. Here’s a video of what went down.
Don’t forget to get your copy now!
Motivation singer, Kelly Rowland like most women carries most of her life in her handbag. She recently visited the Essence offices in the US and gave them a peek inside her bag.
Check out what’s inside here.
One of our fabulous June cover stars, Thuso Mbedu took some time out during her shoot with Zola Nombona to talk to us about her love for Beyonce, current book she’s reading and to dish on the best beauty advice she’s ever received.
Check it out below.
Our fabulous June cover star Zola Nombona took some time out during her cover shoot with Thuso Mbedu to give us some insight into her personality. We spoke about romance, her fave food, parties and music preferences.