What’s the aw you’ve learnt to embrace?

The GLAMOUR team responds.

Editor Pnina Fenster pnina@condenast.co.za … My curves (most of the time, at any rate). I’m just never going to be that skinny, beanpole girl.

Deputy Editor and Beauty Director Michelle Brownlee Smith michelleb@condenast.co.za … My flabby parts. When I look at my ‘flaws’ through my children’s eyes, I realise that I’m loved just the way I am. Seeing them through that filter makes them easier to embrace.

Managing Editor Staci Lazarus staci@condenast.co.za … My anxiety about situations I can’t control. Since becoming a mom, I just accept them.

Art Director Ziyaad Bassier ziyaad@condenast.co.za … My stutter. As a child I dreaded public speaking. Now I celebrate my impediment and use it to my advantage.

Fashion Director Chrisna de Bruyn chrisna@condenast.co.za … My freckles. My brothers used to tease me about them, and I did everything to hide them. But now freckles are trendy.

Special Projects and Events Manager Sarah Tuft saraht@condenast.co.za … My hair. It’s the thinnest part of my body (which is tragic!), but embracing it has created stress-free mornings.

Features Writer and Editorial Co-ordinator Nandi Ndlovu nandi@condenast.co.za …The cellulite on my butt. I used to wear boyshort bottoms with my bikinis, but as I got older I realised that every woman has cellulite and it’s nothing to be ashamed of.

Online Editor Danica van der Veen dan@condenast.co.za … My driving. I am – and always will be – a terrible driver. My solution? Stop driving and start Ubering.

Syndication Executive Lesley Mathys lesley@condenast.co.za … My stretch marks. I used to be so self-conscious that I wouldn’t wear anything that exposed my legs. A few years later, they don’t bother me at all!

Junior Designer Kirsty Jardine kirsty@condenast.co.za … My pale skin. Beauty icons, like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn, inspired me to accept myself as I am.

Promotions Assistant Lauren Williams promotions@condenast.co.za … My height. As the saying goes, ‘dynamite comes in small packages.’

Junior Copy Editor Tumi Moletsane tumi@condenast.co.za … My highly-strung nature. But it’s become a lot easier to dismiss anything or anyone who doesn’t deserve my attention.

Beauty Assistant Yolisa Mjamba yolisa@condenast.co.za … My round face. I used to long for Adriana Lima’s bone structure, but now I’ve made peace with my own.

Fashion Assistant Tania Durand taniad@condenast.co.za … My acne scars. I’ve learnt to accept them after years of feeling insecure.

GLAMOUR work experience Tina Tshangela, Meg van Eck, Tersia Rassie, Natalie Louw