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contents ISSUE 80 On the cover 12 BL BEAUTY AWARDS Find out which products came out tops Fashion & beauty 22 23 24 CASUAL COOL Weekend style has never looked this good TAKE A STAND Stylish shoes for every occasion DOUBLE DUTY Make your fashion go further 24 COVER PHOTOGRAPHY GARETH VAN NELSON/HMimages.co.za, COURTESY IMAGES 30 34 48 WINTER WARMERS Fight the cold in hot fashion ALLEGRO OF ALL TRADES The entrepreneur extraordinaire s journey to the top APP-SOLUTE BUDGETING Save money the millennial way 66 DO YOU NEED A JUDGEMENT DETOX? How to let go and improve your relationship 34 Health & well-being 52 54 58 62 64 PG WARNING (p68) Watch out for this symbol in the magazine. It means the content that follows is not suitable for children. GUT REACTION Identify your gut type and improve your health WHAT S THE DEAL WITH IV THERAPY? We ve got all the answers PROTEIN DONE RIGHT Try these 4 clever ways with protein powder GOODNESS GLOSSARY Wellness trends and terminology explained NAMASTE IN BED? You won t have to with these flu-flighting yoga moves Careers & money 42 44 68 MISS MANNERS The dos and don ts of successful meetings HAPPY HUNTING GROUND How to handle job-hunt rejection Relationships 4 6 8 71 72 74 SILENCE THE DOUBT Solve your sexual insecurity Regulars UPFRONT IN TOUCH TOP 10 WIN WITH BL BENEFITS COMPETITIONS
upfront ed s letter A comfort zone is A beautiful place. It s like a warm hug of familiarity that leaves you feeling safe, happy and, well, comfortable. As much as I hate cheesy quotes (and believe me, comfort-zone quotes are as cheesy as they come), the anonymous authors behind those motivational wallpapers have a point. Stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new things is the best way to grow. No one knows this more than this month s cover star, the incredibly inspiring Allegro Dinkwanyane, who pushes boundaries and never settles for less than she s worth or capable of. Talk about a #GirlBoss. The thing about comfort zones is that they look different for everyone. Making positive change doesn t always mean moving halfway across the world or chopping off all your hair. It could be speaking up in a meeting at work (find out how on page 42), trying a new workout or even putting down your favourite nude lipstick in favour of a ruby red. For us here at BL, it means trying a fresh new look. We hope you love the change as much as we do. EDIToR Fresh Fashion Bianca BIANCAHARTEL What We get up to online st y ling tips celeb news Foodie inspo Balanced Life Magazine balancedlife_za @BalancedLife_ZA Write to me And stand A chance to win A R500 tfg (the foschini Group) Gift card! Send an email to ed@balancedlifemag.co.za or leave a comment on our social media. CongRat ulations! Bernadene Ponte is the winner of a R500 TFG (The Foschini Group) gift card. A big thank you to the Balanced Life team you certainly seem to have the balance right! From the beauty buys, fashion, recipes and fab competitions. The magazine not only suits my pocket, but it s fun trying new beauty products and fashion trends. I look forward to receiving my new magazine each month. bernadine ponte Face -be at Fav es photography gareth van nelson/hmimages.co.za, courtesy images 4 BALANCED LIFE issue 80
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