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Editor’s note Dear Readers, Ebuzz is back with its April-May issue. Hope you will like reading our lifestyle magazine. With the arrival of summer season, the fashion scene, as always, is on its peak. Summer 2014 boast the trends and style in a stunning array of colour, patterns and texture. We saw amazing lawn prints and making women crazy. This time again some designer lawns sold like hot cakes! In our current issue, we have featured the interview of Couture King. We talked to Shero about his designing philosophy, experiences and much more. Read runway report of Fashion Pakistan Week 2014 held in Karachi. We have picked up some latest fashion trends straight from the runway for you. Check out which trends are hot this spring and summer. In Focus section, we have Saima Azhar who is also our cover face of magazine wearing the trendiest and chic outfits by Sania Masktaiya. Check out what’s in and out this year in fashion in our In Style section. We have the movie review of the latest film ‘Total Siyapaa’. Actress Urwa shared some of the facts about her life. So we have her rapid fire as feast for fans. On our Ebuzz shoot pages have a look on the latest collection of Resham Rivaj. Check out which coffee shops are best in town in our food section. There is much more to read inside. We will be back with our next issue with some more interesting articles. We hope that through the pages of this magazine you will find a little nugget for yourself and last but not the least remember, fashion is personal, its meaningful ,its expressive and most of all, it’s about you! Don’t forget to give us your feedback. Write me at sadia@ebuzztoday.com Editor,
Sadia Zaheer
yousaf Fayyaz Editor in Chief
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A candid talk with Hassan Shehyar Yasin ( HSY)
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Report on Fashion Pakistan Week 2014
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Spring trends straight from runway
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Watch out what’s in and what’s out in 2014
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Check out latest collection by Resham Rivaj
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A lighter side of actress Urwa
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Best coffee places in Lahore
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Check out the happenings and event in town
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Explore the different places of Nepal
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Have a look on top android games
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When it comes to choreography, I suppose the biggest challenge is finding your dream team, people who share adhere to your vision of quality services.
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HEN we talk about creativity and exquisiteness, the only name that clicks our mind is Hassan Sheryar Yasin. The king of couture, the mastermind behind all the beautiful designs that light up the ramp and above all a maestro of fashion HSY has it all. He has been the part of fashion planet for last 20 years and is one of the key players in this industry. As a person he is very humble and generous but when it comes to work he is highly professional. His design philosophy is to make timeless elegant clothes. For him, fashion is the sense of living. It’s not only about the dress, but it’s about you and what you live with. He has specialised in couture and is best known for combining contemporary silhouettes with traditional techniques of old. He is not afraid to take risks when it comes to designing. The usage of unconventional embellishment techniques with traditional thread work is his signature mark in his bridals. As a choreographer, from the conceptualization, to the music, to the rehearsal, he puts in hours of hard work for making fashion shows successful. Moreover he runs an event management company and is the Pakistan brand ambassador for international brands such as ToyWatch, Ponds and Porsche. His brand HSY has also formed cross collaborations with local brands such as Stoneage, Bareeze and YOCA. HSY is successfully running his outlets all over the world, and is endowed with design mania. Soon he will also be opening his first ever retail outlet at Galleria Mall in Lahore. In an interview with Ebuzz, HSY talked about his style, designing experience, chorography and much more. Here are some excerpts of the interview: You are one of the pioneers of Pakistani fashion industry and over the decades you must have witnessed the evolution of Pakistan fashion, can you tell us about how you own style has evolved with the changes in the industry? Fashion is something which evolves with time and after a certain time period repeats itself. As far as my own style and designs are concern, they are always influenced by international trends with a fusion with our won rich culture. I like the idea of fusing cultures and fashion eras. What does HSY signature represents?
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Expression of Individuality, celebration of fashion, timeless elegance and fusion of cultures. You have experience designing in all the different genres of Pakistani fashion from bridal to prêt, luxury prêt and lawn. Can you tell us how the creative process differs for each and which one you find more challenging? I think that all fortes are difficult and challenging in their own right. Hence the creative process also differs in each field. Bridals are challenging because they involve customizations and high frequency of redo’s and attention to the smallest details. Also, In the case of bridals, brides all around the world want to look perfect on their big day and APR-MAY, 2014
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elements but a designer should be able to think out of the box. It’s not just about structure, if the mind thinks freely, one can experiment with colours, cuts, adding in accessories and motives. I also feel that just as every bride is unique, her bridal wear is also exclusive.
hence pay a lot of attention to the smallest things. Pret and Luxury Pret are arduous because as a designer you need to be; creative, embedded the latest trends and maintain your signature label’s style all at the same time. I have done lawn once only, unfortunately it didn’t receive a great response. Going forward, I think I’ll venture into lawn again. What is your signature mark that is common in bridal? The use of bright colours and extremely delicate and traditional thread work. What are the bridal trends that you see in year 2014? This year in bridal trends, we will be focusing on traditional age old embroidery techniques which will be used to create intricate surface textures on chiffon, silk and organza bases. Interesting layering paired with traditional silhouettes will give bridal outfits a modern look. Hemlines will vary from long to short. People say it’s harder to create bridal couture due to limitations of structure and traditional elements? What do you think? It is more difficult to design bridals than high fashion luxury prêt? I would beg to differ here. Yes, there is a limitation of structure and traditional EBUZZ
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As a fashion designer I have learnt that you can’t be favoured by patrons all the time. Sometimes people accept and understand your design sensibilities and sometimes they don’t and that’s perfectly fine.
Can you describe the process from inspiration to execution? Inspiration comes from many fronts; it could be a place I visited, a book I read, early year memories or something like a person I look up to in life. The next phase involves in chalking/sketching the concept into wearable pieces, this is the most challenging part; decisions have to be made on the colours, cuts, fabrics and theme of the collection. We then make a dummy collection, test it on models, identify places for improvements and Nitti gritty like fitting et al. Lately for the dummy collection, we have also been extensively using technology. We than move to making a full and final collection for the ramp The themes of your design collection are never mainstream and depict your unique sense of style. What is your thought process when you decide a theme for your collection? There are no and should not be any boundaries to creativity especially in fashion. I have always been known to experiment and try out new things, things which other people never even think of doing. You have a name in couture; prêt and luxury prêt, however there are speculations that your lawn collection did not work so well, what is the reason behind that? To be honest, yes it didn’t do that well at that time. As a fashion designer I have learnt that you can’t be favoured by patrons all the time. Sometimes people
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accept and understand your design sensibilities and sometimes they don’t and that’s perfectly fine.
I think it’s the hard work, dedication and persistent of myself and my team.
Talking about chorography, In Pakistan what flows do you see in this regard? I think over the last decade or so, choreography has seen new height in the country. Talking specifically about fashion choreography, I think people and agencies who are part of this industry have become more organized, professional and are embedding international concepts in local practices.
What are the three signs of beauty for you in a woman? Individuality, confidence and elegance.
What challenges or difficulties you had to face in chorography? When it comes to choreography, I suppose the biggest challenge is finding your dream team, people who share adhere to your vision of quality services.
Do you see style& intellectuality as related concepts? Yes very much, the former is weakened without the later.
What is the driving force behind your success and respected status?
What matters to you most as a fashion designer? Creativity How would you define fashion? Fashion for me is individuality magnified.
What are the key elements for you when designing a collection? Translating a though from your mind onto a piece of paper and finally showcasing it to the world on the ramp.
Who is your muse? I have more than one; Reema Khan, Tahira Syed and Mehreen Syed. Pakistan seems to be carving a path into the international market with the increase of fashion weeks being held abroad and growing retail presence, how does this translate into a larger scheme of things? What are some of the disadvantages that we need to overcome? I think on the macroeconomic side, this has significantly added to the increase in employment opputurnitues for the people of our country. At the moment, I feel that we as a country can only benefit from going international. Do you have any new projects in the pipeline? Yes I am doing PSFW 2014, BCW 2014 and so much more…
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Professionalism Style Icon... Madonna Favourite colour combination... Black and Golds. 5 things that have to be with you wherever you go My ToyWatch, I Phone, wallet, sunglasses and my luck How do you spend your spare time... I spent time with my mom and friends
One thing you can’t stand... Unprofessionalism Describe yourself in 3 words Optimistic, hardworking and creative. Favourite movie... There are so many, my recent favourite is The Greats Gatsby Favourite fragrance ... HUGO BOSS - BOSS NO. 6 Food you like... Sushi! APR-MAY, 2014
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When it comes to fashion industry and fashion weeks, people always crave for more. Every year there are so many fashion weeks held in Pakistan. This year, fashion weeks get started with Fashion Pakistan Week (FPW). The 6th edition of Fashion Pakistan Week’s S/S’14 sets the new trends of fashion and showcased the best impulse of the fashion industry offering enthralling three days of inspiration and inventiveness. Organised by Fashion Pakistan Council and HUM Sitaray, in association with Toni & Guy, TDAP, Bank AlFalah, Nestle Everyday and Nishat Linen it proved to be yet another milestone in the history of Fashion Pakistan Council. It’s the largest fashion platform, and the council has habitually been generous in proffering its designers never-ending opportunities to excel in the fashion field. The sixth edition of FPW 2014 held in Karachi was a huge success and attend by the large number of people which includes fashion designers, traders, fashionistas and many more but this time media was drastic. The event was choreographed by one and only HSY. EBUZZ
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HSY, opened the show with his latest collection for this spring and summer. This unique synthesis and design philosophy by HSY has played an important role in carving a niche for designers round the globe. He stands as one of the most respected names in Pakistan’s fashion industry. HSY’s stunning opening collection paved the way for upcoming designers participating in Bank Alfalah Graduate Show. Eight new and upcoming designers exhibited their talent and creativity in this segment.
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Next presentation was by Lala Textiles. With a versatile array of silhouettes, Lala Textiles brought to the runway an eclectic mix of fashion, combining the
ethnic and vibrant lawn prints of Lala Textiles with the young pret wear aesthetic for a more contemporary look. Next to show was Aamna Aqeel who gained massive recognition and following when she made her debut at Pakistan Fashion Week 5 where she presented stunning leather, silk and stud-embossed collections. Aamna has since dressed celebrities and branded commercials. The first act of the day ended with an eclectic collection by Nida Azwer who has been designing and working in fashion under the aegis of her eponymous label since 2005, only one month after she graduated from the prestigious Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture. Nida Azwer’s label has come to be recognized for the designer’s love of the more classic and vintage design elements infused with our traditional crafts such as ‘tukri ka kaam’, ‘rilli’, ‘kantha’, ‘zardozi’
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and miniature embroidery worked into contemporary fashion silhouettes manifest in the collections she has showcased at her debut solo show and across various fashion weeks and exhibits. Act 2 of Day 1 was opened by critically-acclaimed international designer Deepak Perwani. Deepak’s contribution to fashion, through his creativity and innovation, has been commended within Pakistan and recognised the world over. He is equally comfortable in producing award-winning eastern wear as he is in cutting-edge western designs. He has been instrumental in not only modernising Pakistan’s fashion, but also the aesthetic sensibilities of its people. Levi’s came in next to showcase their Commuter, COOLMAX and ICONS Collection. The Commuter series by Levi’s is designed to take the urban worker from their a.m. ride, through the workday and into evening. Levi’s also exhibited their new project, COOLMAX, an innovative collection designed to keep you cool through thermo-regulating fibres that draws moisture away from the body, dries quickly and enables the fabric to breathe. The brand also showed their ICONS collection with western shirts and trucker jackets that have been tested by generations. Zainab Chotani displayed her talent after the funky ramp show by Levi’s. With her achievements in fashion beyond description, Zainab Chottani’s name is enough to symbolize high-end style. Breathtaking bridals are her forte. Her passion and dedication in creating each outfit is evident when a bride dons an original Zainab Chottani Bridal. Intricate embellishments along with her unique way of playing with colours have set her apart from the rest of the Pakistani APR-MAY, 2014
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fashion industry. Zainab Chottani has acquired a well-deserved reputation for her bridals globally. The designer has again proved that she is beyond limitations – bridals may be her forte but she is equally adept at pret. The first day ended with a grand presentation by renowned fashion icon Adnan Pardesi. Adnan Pardesy defines his design philosophy as minimalistic. He employs structure and architecture as inspiration for his design
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Day 2 began with Fahad Hussayn collection. The designer presented his Trousseau collection; an exquisite one indeed! enthralled the attendees with his unique sense of colours and cuts. The make-up brand Maybelline came up next. Models walked on the ramp with contemporary make-up for work and parties. The audience also witnessed latest trends in bridal make-up. Shamaeel Ansari
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royal turbans that ensure a strong following for the designer. ‘Haute after Dark’ by Nauman Arfeen was inspired by Persian art called ‘Persian pickles’. Pakistan’s leading leather brand Jafferjees ended the First Act of Day Two with their latest products. Jafferjees spring/summer 2014 collection featured clutches, handbags and travel bags that were crafted with sophisticated details. Jafferjees collection offered mixed textures and EBUZZ
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The next showing was of Naushemian by Nauman Arfeen. Nauman Arfeen’s couture ranges from exclusively designed ‘sherwanis’ to top-of-the-line patterns including ostrich-print and cross-stitch to delight the most demanding enthusiasts of fine leather. The Second Act of Day 2 started with a colourful and funky collection by Gulabo. Since its inception in 2005, Maheen Khan’s brainchild, Gulabo has grown to become one of the biggest brands in prêt business in Pakistan. Gulabo is a tribute to everything born and bred in Pakistan. Pure truck art-inspired motifs and patterns portray the love of Gulabo
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for Pakistan and modern ‘desi’ culture. Aside from hip pret wear for the youth, the label also offers decorative items such as photo frames and accessories with the same theme. Tapulicious
This exciting show was followed by models exhibiting artistic wear by Innaya. Inaaya is a pioneering concept in ethical fashion, combining classic inimitable techniques with artisanal production. Inaaya utilizes skilled workers to create unique, flawless fashion pieces and handmade goods which are now finding an audience globally with receptive customers, eager for differentiation, embracing the ‘one-of-akind-finds’ trend, especially in fashion, home goods and soft furnishings industries. This year Fashion Pakistan Week also highlighted the upcoming retail brand, SHEEP. SHEEP offers ready-to-wear designer couture to cater to modern day women. The couture offers smart casuals, work-wear, luxury prêt, Black SHEEP and SHEEP Man. The brand has successfully expanded its reach in the last few years. They offer an exclusive mixture of casual fashions and chic runway designs boasting unique colour schemes. The clothing range is complemented by chic accessories with original designs that are mostly influenced by nature.
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The Act culminated with a grand showing by Shamaeel Ansari. Shamaeel’s style focuses on magnificence and grandeur. While her couture is luxuriant and distinctly bordering on the regal, her new prêt is a cluster of price-sensitive high fashion that leaves a unique stamp of ingenuity on a mixture of fabrics. Her earlier flamboyance has been replaced with elegant mellowness with a sense of mystery.
Act one of Day 3 started with a bang with an eye-catching and funky collection by Tapulicious featuring Kamiar Rokni, HSY and Mohsin Ali. The ensembles were inspired by colourful and repetitive patterns of traditional ‘shamiana’ tents. The prints and bags were based on silk paintings and artistry of a famous Japanese artist, and Tapu’s aunt, Mariam Syedullah. Each print contained hundreds of miniscule photographs of Karachi that were put into artistic stitch by House of Kamiar Rokni. The second collection of Tapu featured Mondrian-style colour blocking that was crafted into garments by the very talented Mohsin Ali. The third and final selection was inspired by current trends with a monochromatic look at the animal world. Tapu used zebra and leopard prints layered alongside chevron stripes and kaleidoscopic colour creating a fresh look at an old classic. The vibrant collection of Tapulicious was followed by an elegant showcase by Maleeha C. Nasir’s label Daaman. Maleeha C. Nasir has been involved in the fashion business for over a decade.
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She started modelling during her undergraduate days at LUMS. Maleeha took the plunge into designing in 2009 by launching her acclaimed ready-to-wear label “Daaman”. The third act of Show One was presented by Gul Ahmed, a household name that represents the retail textile industry of Pakistan. Over the years, Gul Ahmed has emerged as a complete solution for fashion and regular wear. The diversified brand encompasses everything under one umbrella including lawn prints, ‘khaddar’, chiffon, silk and designer lawn suits. Show one ended with Ali Xeeshan’s exquisite stitch-work that was based on conventional materials with unorthodox aesthetics. Ali Xeeshan is also renowned for his bridal couture
that circles around the ethnic background of Pakistan. The second show of Day Three started with an elegant collection by Wardha Saleem. Wardha Saleem is another prodigy produced by Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture who mastered the art of fashion and textile designing. Her intricate printed lawn designs and cuts have captured the interests of her clients from the very beginning of the brand. Mahin Hussain was next to show her talent to fashion gurus. Her collection was based on the poetry of the late Parveen Shakir. Mahin Hussain specializes in leather and canvas handbags. The designs were simple yet bold. The label boasts of a very patriotic line of canvas bags that featured quotes from Quaid-e-Azam
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Mohammad Ali Jinnah and arresting lyrics from songs of Madam Noor Jehan. Upcoming and promising designer, Faraz Manan, carried forward the show with his lively collection based on western aesthetics with eastern sensibilities. The dresses were rooted in real world practicality while containing accents of experimentation. The grand finale was by the renowned fashion icon Nomi Ansari who showcased a magnificent collection. In under a decade, the Nomi Ansari brand has become one of the most sought-after labels in Pakistan. Nomi Ansari grabbed attention with his ultra-vibrant palette. His clothes were fun and funky, and at the same time had a distinctly ethnic touch that appealed to tastes from across the spectrum. It is an appeal that he has consistently maintained. His highly inventive colour combinations and detailed craftsmanship with intricate embellishments have become his signature style.
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runway trends Trends are ever changing. New replaces the old. Making a list of resolutions is the easy part. Diet, exercise, donating for charity and general selfimprovement are all likely candidates for the pledges we make, in all sincerity, to ourselves at the end of each year. Checking off the items is a different story altogether. This year let’s add to the standard clichéd bullet points and invest in improving ourselves by making healthier and wiser fashion choices in 2014. Here are some promising declarations to choose from, but be warned some of them will require a strong will and staunch determination as it is easy to grow attached and comfortable in articles that should have been extinguished months ago. The party rules are changing: less hot mess and more chic crisp. Tuxedo-inspired outfits are so in for 2014 – think wide-legged pants and crisp tux jackets. Monochrome colors are in, of course with a pop of color. Prints will be all over the place – wording and psychedelic, digital and tribal prints. Tops, dresses, pants and even jackets – you’ll see all of them covered in prints. Forget about bandage dresses because fringe dresses and tops are making a huge come back. Cropped tops and jackets are replacing blazers and long tops – try higher waist bottoms so you can hide your navel.
chooridars. The ship has sailed on the days when you didn’t have to worry about matching pants or the cut of your trousers. For 2014 snap out of your stupor and replace them with tailored pencil cut ankle length trousers, attention to shape is crucial. On the plus side jumpsuits are here to stay for a while longer! Rather than stocking up on regular nondescript items, save up and invest on extraordinary timeless pieces. Be it a statement jacket, a pair of shoes, a handbag you’ve been dreaming of, an original tapestry or even a piece of furniture. For instance add a Shawl or a scarf as a fashion statement to your wardrobe. Let it be geometric and bold in patterns and full of spring colors.
You will notice the spring 2014 fashion will take a slight shift towards vibrant bursts of color, flowing material and flattering cuts. The palette will be more off inspired by the colors of nature that will emulate the crispness of Spring. The materials will be dominated not just by the fabric of Lawn but also by the use of Chiffons, Crepe, Silks, Nets and laces. If you haven’t received the memo yet, it is time to rid your closet of all your chooridar tights. They no doubt served you well during their hay day when anything from cotton to silk, and Eastern to Western could be paired with a set of catch all neutral stretchy EBUZZ
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trends Throw on a chiffon or crepe jacket over the outfit with embellishments of pearl , threads and crystals, or simple printed pattern. A perfect handbag to go with your outfit which can add glamour to your look. Like, we witnessed some really good handbags showcased by Mahin Hussain in the Pakistan Fashion Week 2014. Add on hats to your fashion this season that never goes out of style and will help you refrain from the hot Sun. The collection of Nomi Ansari in Pakistan fashion week depicts the hat story both for the wardrobe of men and women. Use all those products you’ve been saving for the right occasion before they hit their expiry dates. Broaden your horizons and test drive new colors, shimmers, and shades for eyes, lips and cheeks. Don’t live in denial; if it’s time to invest in the right anti-aging creams for your skin type do it before it’s too late and remember to cleanse and wear plenty of sunscreen. Try and incorporate fun statement oversize ethnic rings and bracelets to your look. Other items to watch out for are printed scarves that might catch your eye or handbags or even desi pop footwear. Exercise your style muscles by picking out exotic pieces from seemingly ordinary pile. With the arrival of spring, be prepared to be bombarded with the lawn brigade. You will be tempted to give in to the undoubtedly beautiful avalanche of prints and colors that you think you absolutely need. But we suspect you’ve regretted going overboard on a truckload of suits in the past that you barely wore after seeing them become so common; limit yourself to a reasonable number for 2014. Lawn is essential for summer temperatures however, with the age of modern retail prêt there are many more available options, therefore try and restore balance to your summer wardrobe. Also add Chiffons and Crepe in your wardrobe to add versatility to your fashion. However, to cover up the solid tips for you this season here are the Fashion In’s and Out’s !
In’s: Cigarette pants, palazzos, net/sheer
fabrics, mix & match, handloom, jackets, boxy cuts and short shirts. Out’s: Sweeping hemlines (except for bridal gowns), matchy-matchy outfits, panels, volume, tights, chooridars, brooches. Goodluck to all the readers on making their fashion statements this season. Cheers!
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Dreams Come True Dreaming to be the top model of Pakistan and having ambition to become a star, Saima Azhar set foot on Pakistani fashion industry in 2011. The gorgeous diva is one of the top Pakistani models who stuns with her sizzling looks and overwhelming confidence.
Saima Azhar started her career with Veet Miss Supermodel Contest in 2011 and was shortlisted among the top ten. The humble model says it was her sheer luck. “I never thought I would be a model. Luckily I won the title for Veet Miss Super Model. Modelling was never my passion until I entered in this field.” Saima has been the part of PFDC Bridal Week; BCW in 2011 and 2012, and has also worked with many of famous designers, ‘I like Deepak Perwani, Sheela Chatoor dresses , Maheen Karim in prêt.’ Talking about couture side Saima says, “I don’t think our couture side is quite strong as most of the designs seem to be inspired from Indian designs and their colours. Moreover things and work are being repeated. HSY is one of the few whose work is appreciable and he seems to offer something new and special.” While talking about her modelling career, she states, “People think modelling is an easy job, but it is not. It needs a lot of potential and high energy. One should be sharp and mentally strong because you have to walk a lot, there is a lot of effort in it. EBUZZ
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infocus Without any reluctance, Saima Azhar shares her views about fashion industry “Worst thing about this industry is now that everyone is becoming designer. If people do not have any option they become designers. They usually go to tailors, get cloths stitched and then put their label on the outfits.” According to Saima Azhar a designer should be a person with broad vision. He or she not only knows about the fashion cuts but also understand these. The girl, who is all praise for HSY, adds “I would like to mention that Tapu Javeri and HSY are very strong in this field. These people can take industry to heights otherwise usually people are copying others and making their Saima Azhar loves to do runways and shoot both. designs.“ For her, work is enjoyment. Modelling is the only profession of her choosing. If she would not be a Talking about her most model she would be a house wife. In spare time, she remember able modelling loves to sleep, “When I am on break from my work I job, she tells “I did a shoot of love to sleep. In this way I feel fresh and able to work Vasim Asghar one year ago. more hard.” My dress was white and I was painted in white colour. Saima Azhar personal style is Tshirts and pijamas. They made me a doll. It was difficult for me to pull off.” In this she feels herself relaxed and comfortable. Every model wants to be good as they are live in fashion The witty model says that for this career she did not shows. It is assumed that in fashion and showbiz indus- had to scarifies anything expect her fats, “Having a try jealousy is in abundances. Saima Azhar agrees with size zero is an essential for my job. My weight was this, “There is a lot of competition and you need to make too much when I participated in the Veet Miss Super your own place. I don’t care about my position, if I am of- model competition. I do a lot of dieting, exercise and fered to close or open the show I am happy with it and if running to maintain myself.” not then I am happy with it too. I get enough work to not to feel bad about such petty issues.” She continues, “All The star also talked about her dream modelling projthat matters is your walk and attitude. Only in Pakistan ect, “I would like to do shoots with Indian designers people care about opening and closing shows but interlikes Sabyasachi and Manish Malhotra. Working with nationally people don’t care much about it.” them would be a dream comes true.” Model described herself in words “Strong, confident, wife.” She doesn’t care about criticism instead she wants to be the talk of the town, “I love criticism. I feel happy. I am the most controversial woman and model of this industry. This is all because of my position where I am standing today.” Speaking about any embarrassing moment she had to face, Samia says, “Sometimes we slip while walking then stand up and walk again, this is a big thing for us when this happens. I never felt embarrassment in this. Infact I feel proud in myself that I fall and stand up.” Saima will also be joining the drama industry. Talking about her future plans and projects she says, “You would soon see me in the dramas also.” Expressing her zeal for her work, Saima says, “Stop me if you can.” www.ebuzztoday.com
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Designer: Sania Maskatiya Photography: Munna Mushtaq Model: Saima Azhar Hair&Makeup: Saba Ansari , Sabs Salaon Coordination: Umer Mushtaq
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In style By mishaal manzoor
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Its 2014 already! In this world of glitz and glam we have experienced the upcoming and latest trends and excerpts from the fashion planet. Seeing the fashionistas and how fabulously they dress up is literally a treat to the eyes! All these trends are an eye candy for all and much loved by everyone. We have compiled the fashion as well as lifestyle trends together for 2014! As 2013 saw us sporting inked thumbs after voting, craving for the Iphone 5S, watching Urdu-dubbed Turkish plays and taking a trip at Dolmen Mall and Centaurus necessity. There was this whole new outburst of frozen yogurt parlours that led to the opening of many such places, a whole line of res-
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PROPHECIES FOR 2014
taurants opened on 26th Street in Karachi and new cinema multiplexes popped up all over the realm. Here are some assorted presumptions of what’s here to stay in 2014 and what’s a totally a Nay! Politics was cool enough to be discussed in 2013 but that’s history now and we are so not in that political zone anymore! The terrible security situation led to many
RAM G A T INS people adopting personal guards and bulletproof cars. For some the guard is a one of the perks of being a Richie but for others extreme security measures are a scary necessity. Meanwhile, price hikes and inflation has us all digging through our closets for vintage items that can be re innovated into fresh ensembles. For hang outs, it’s great that we have new multiplexes to enjoy movies but security issues have made the beach a total ‘nay’ for many.
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In style
Here to stay:
Samsung
Galaxy, Bullet proof cars and Multiplex cinemas!
Nay:
Iphone, Politics and
Beach!
Here to stay: Vintage, Red lips and Neon nails!
Nay:
Bling, nude lips
and red nails!
Here to stay: Cigarette Pants, Palazzos, boxy cuts and short shirts!
Nay: Here to stay:
lines (except for bridal Hair
gowns), Tights, Choori-
twist, Killer heels and Ombre hair color!
Nay:
Side braids, kitten
heels and highlights!
Sweeping hem-
dars, and Brooches!
Here to stay: Nutritionists, Yoga and Instagram!
Nay:
Dieting, Zumba
and Facebook!
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Movie Review
Total Siyappa Hilarious ride of the year Did this film start thinking it was a smart riff on ‘Aman Ki Asha’, a media-floated idea of amity between India and Pakistan? Because that’s how it begins, with the Pakistani Aman (Ali Zafar) being led in for a ‘moonh-dikhai’ to the house of the Indian bride Aisha’s home (Yami Gautam), in London. This is the same director who gave us such different films as ‘Shool’ and the underrated ‘Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega’, and you would think some of that surety would be transferred to this new venture. and he lived up to the expectations.
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Aman (Ali Zafar) is a Muslim musician. Asha (Yaami Gautam) a Hindu working in broadcast journalism. But the Punjabis, settled in London, are in love. The hurdle in their love story is that he is from Pakistan and she from India. It’s time for Aman to meet Asha’s parents. He isn’t totally enthused as his day started off on a wrong note. A cop, a terrible impersonator of Mr Bean, arrests him for trying to bomb the city. It doesn’t help that Asha has a seriously dysfunctional family who are clueless that he is a citizen of India’s favourite worst enemy. And so begin a series of follies which amuse the audience till www.ebuzztoday.com
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Directed by: Written by: Produced by: Music by: Cast: Ali Zafar Yami Gautam Anupam Kher Kiron Kher Sara Khan Anuj Pandit
the end of the movie. Aisha’s Indian family comprises an irrepressible Punjabi mom (Kirron Kher), who says ‘phittey moonh’, and ‘hai, hai siyappa’ at regular intervals just in case we forget which film we are in. An older sister (Sara Khan), living apart from her ‘kanjoos’ husband, with her moppet who is part cute part annoying. A younger brother with a thing against ‘Pakis’. A grandfather (V M Badola) who lies in bed and plays with knives, and a largely absent father (Anupam Kher) who pops up finally in the strangest places, including a hooker’s van. It is the most hilarious ride of the year but however the flaw has been seen in the most stretched situations of the movie that was unnecessary. Zafar’s only job is to look befuddled, which he manages quite well. Gautam belies the promise she had held out in her debut ‘Vicky Donor’. The only watchable people in the film are Kirron Kher, who can probably do this role with her eyes closed but still ingests zest in it, and Sara Khan, who has a nice, wicked edge to the ‘badi behen’ part. A spat between the subcontinental lovers, which involves a rueful and finally funny mention of Shahid Afridi is nice.
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Eeshwar Nivas Dominic Harari, Neeraj Pandey, Teresa Pelegri Shital Bhatia Sanjoy Chowdhury, Ali Zafar (as (as (as (as (as (as
Aman) Asha) Asha’s Father) Asha’s Mom) Jia Singh) Manav Singh)
Poor Anupam Kher, getting to play opposite his real-life wife as reel spouse, comes off so embarrassingly, he should wipe this film off his list: I would, if I were made to wander about London in my long johns in a daze. Almost all characters in Total Siyappa are caricatures. There’s Anupam Kher, the family’s patriarch, who is reduced to walk through the streets of London dressed in thermals. His sole job here is to mistake a prostitute for his wife and get a lap dance. Kirron Kher, his reel and real-life wife, is more than happy to yet again essay the role of a boisterous, annoying, OTT Punjabi woman. Only this time she is on anti-depressants and shocked to learn that her daughter has brought a Pakistani boy home. Asha’s crazy brother and her self-absorbed sister add nothing of interest to the proceedings. Only Zafar manages to bring some humanity and sympathy for a hapless beau trapped in a series of misunderstandings.
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Ravishing Red
Keeping the perfect hues of spring in mind, Resham Revaj has come up with an interesting new collection which has trendy long shirts along with tights and cigarette pants. The dresses are beautifully embellished with intricate embroideries and prints that are perfect for formal and semi formal wear. The use of vibrant and fresh colors like reds, orange, blue and pink will surely add life to your wardrobe.
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Designer: Resham Rivaj Photography&Styling: Umair bin Nisar Model: Urwa Hair&Makeup: Saba Ansari , Sabs Salaon Coordination: Umer Mushtaq
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Interview
VIVACIOUSLY Classy & Timeless
Hina Butt
In an interview with Ebuzz Hina shared her designing aesthetic, her inspiration and some about her own style with. Take a look!
Q. What matters to you most as a fashion designer? H.B. Satisfying my brand’s clients by offering them good quality products at excellent value for investment made. Q. What do you like best about designing clothes? H.B. You can experiment with different cuts and colors and basically transform a though process into a piece of wardrobe. Q. How would you describe your design aesthetic? H.B. Elegant, timeless and simplistic. Q. Where do you go for inspiration?
Lahore based designer, Hina butt is known best for her stylish, simple yet chic design and meticulously stitched dresses. She is one of those designers who has made her name in fashion industry in a very short span of time. She believes in designing clothes that make women look smart and elegant. Graduated from Lums, Hina is passionate about fashion. Traditional cuts with unusual colour blend always made her collection more enchanting. Her designs are surely a treat to the eyes.
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H.B. My inspiration comes from different things. I believe my work is majorly influenced by the places that I often travel to. I try to look and fuse different cultures and art forms to create something new every time. Quite recently I have become a big fan of the Turkish culture and art. Q. How do you see year 2014 for fashion industry? In your view what new trends the year has brought and which trends will be out? H.B. Less volume and shorter lengths would be a new trend this year. Excessive volume and long gowns would be out.
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Q. How would you describe your personal fashion style? H.B. Sleek yet stylish
H.B. Customer relationships, good quality products, business development and knowing your clients.
Q. What is your vision for your brand?
Q. If you weren’t a fashion designer what would you do instead?
H.B. I have a vision that someday my work will recognized on a global level.
H.B. A doctor.
Q. What are the key elements for you when designing a collection each season? H.B. Authenticity and Cohesiveness Q. What do you think are the keys to professional and business success for women in Pakistan? Q. What is the best and worst thing about working in the fashion industry? H.B. The best thing about the industry is that it is very glittery, glamorous, dazzling and appreciates you if you’re creative. The worst thing is it keeps you so much occupied that you have no time left for your family and friends. Q. Favorite shopping destinations and shops? H.B. London, Harrods. Q. If you had the chance to collaborate with some fashion designer, who would it be? H.B. Coco Channel
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Q. When you first started fashion design did you have in mind that it would reach this successful stage? H.B. To be honest no I didn’t expect my business to go so much in such a short span of time. What started as just a personal passion turned into a design house very quickly.
Q. Besides fashion, what are your other interests?
Q. What are your future plans for your label?
H.B. Travelling, hanging out with friends and spending time with my family.
H.B. I suppose garner much recognition as possible both locally and internationally.
Q. What our favorite restaurant and cuisine?
Q. What tips would you give to a budding fashion designer?
H.B. Cosa Nostra and Aylanto.
H.B. Always respect your designs, look to create something new every time. Inspire others to become like you.
Q. Do you consider yourself a ‘shopaholic’? H.B. Yes. Q. Which famous icon would you love to dress up? H.B. We have done it already. It was a pleasure designing clothes for Mariam Nawaz.
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Urwa Hocane
1. What your favourite cuisine? Continental 2. Place to hit when you are having a day off? My home town , Islamabad
without? My Family 11. Who is your best friend? Mawra
3. Do you worry much about getting your number leaked? No I don’t worry about that, thanks to the call blocker services
12. What’s your fashion statement? JEANS and a T-SHIRT. I mostly wear a neutral coloured well fitted shirt with a blue jeans along with a nice pair of moccassin
4. What will you exchange your fame with? With more fame and success
13. Who is your inspiration in acting? It’s a very long list
5. What is the quality you most like in a man? Humbleness and Modesty
14. What would you choose modelling or acting? Acting
6. What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? That’s definitely introversion because me being an introvert is mostly misunderstood as me being rude
15. Which of your work you have done so far you consider as your best drama? I don’t consider any project my best work yet because I feel it was all a part of my learning
7. The most famous person on your phone contact list? How much you get to talk with him/her? Mawra , we can’t do anything without each other’s consent 8. Your favourite perfume? Chance by Channe 9. Favourite Tv show which you watch regularly? Current Favourite “Two Broke Girls” on starworld 10. One thing you can’t live EBUZZ
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16. Three things you never forget to take with yourself while going out? My perfume, cheek tint and my phone 17. You are more active on FB, Instagram or twitter? I am the most active on www.facebook.com/ vjurwaofficial 19. Any dream project? A female led action film more like “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
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food By rizwan naeem
Note worthy mentions: English Tea House: Scones, coffees, teas (duh), breakfast/brunch Cinnabon: Good cold coffees, cinnamon buns, plenty parking Gloria Jean’s: One of the founding fathers, varying food, multiple locations Deli: Good brew, healthy food, budget options CTC: They have got great menu and best Playlist in Lahore, by FAR. Café Upstairs: Good food, good books.Holds the standard of international coffee shops. Mocca: Scandanavian like atmosphere, stools up against a counter, great for espresso and macron lovers. Butler’s: Bring the entire family and then some. Espresso: BYOC. Bring your own cigarettes. It’s quiet, with dark lightening, great for work and their infamous bread pudding. Family time after 7 pm Masoom’s: Founding father, amazing brownies, consistency
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THE COFFEE I love how, when walking into a hotshot coffee shop in Lahore, you not only get a coffee menu, but a full food menu listing everything from burgers, to pasta, to sandwiches, to cakes, to brownies all the way to ice cream. I am a coffee person, but that’s the thing. You don’t have to go to a coffee shop to have just coffee anymore. You get the whole 9 yards. Lahoris are to food, as Shahid Afridi is to cricket. Whether you want to blame the lack of EBUZZ
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entertainment activities in the city besides food indulgence, the rise in coffee shops in the city have become the epitome of every hot spot to be checking in to. Whether you are gathering with friends or family, or just finding a place with a good WiFi connection to work under for a few hours, coffee shops have become the ideal place to hang out without a strong commitment to lunch or dinner. In case, you are up for a commitment, there’s a menu for your viewing right there.
Whether you are working, studying, eavesdropping on other people’s conversations, coffee shops provide the perfect environment from intimate get-togethers to just some quality ‘me’ time. With Masoom’s, CTC, Gloria Jeans as the early trend setters, coffee shops have started popping up all over, and many have progressed beyond the go-to “hang-out” place to becoming a legit place to eat quality food.
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As far as atmosphere goes, the darker or further down the basement a coffee shop is, the mellower the ambiance and laidback the attitude. The closer you get to the roof; either the sun wakes you up along with the coffee. Along with that, these coffee shops have updated their music playlists in recent times, from contemporary to classic, making our youth, in some way, exposed to good music; added to the casual ambience with people of all ages filling up sofa chairs and bar stools. The Wi-Fi is, and always will be a plus. It has managed to keep us connected in a group setting. Interestingly the saying, ‘Slow internet is more frustrating than no internet’ still comes to life at coffee shops, but the owners seem to be investing into alternatives which makes the life of a worker or surfer much more interesting. More than that, Wi-Fi has almost become
food
happened with the likes of frozen yogurt shops and fast food. We are still far from the global trend of the single visitor to a coffee shop, but with places like Mocca, the trend seems to be catching on. For now we are proudly sticking to a group outing, a work meeting or a post dinner wake up call. Food is eventually going to be a deciding factor. Unlike the west, we generally drink coffee after work and of course a little something to eat with it is essential. Gloria Jeans and Coffee Planet have gone through their ‘FOOD’ down days, but seem to improving. It’s the edibles that have kept Masoom’s a long term favorite. We also have to see what Jammin’ Java and Hot Fuzon have coming up next.
a necessity, whether you are ‘checking in’ or taking care of business. One does not simply sit for three hours and not ask for the Wi-Fi password.
What Lies Ahead With these new joints opening up around town and the everlasting story on Starbucks’ arrival to Pakistan, we have much to look forward to. It might get a little clustered in days ahead, similar to what In upcoming rising coffee shops, come Mocca Café and Second Cup in Z block. They are already in some stiff competition since Second Cup will literally be alongside Coffee Republic and Coffee Planet and Mocca is alongside Cosa Delicatessen but it isn’t the coffee that brings you to these shops anymore, because it’s not just about the coffee anymore. It’s about how the food, snacks, music, atmosphere, and service. That is what sets apart your Espressos’ from your CTCs’.
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Ammara Hassan, Aena Khan & Sidra Raza
Aqsa, Sama, Alyzeh & Dania
Maria B New Collection LAHORE: Maria B showcased her new line of embroidered silk ensembles with her latest brand, Mbroidered. The launch was handle by Lotus PR. Asifa & Nabeel
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Chinyere Lawn prints Launch Lahore: Chinyere launched its stitched lawn collection along with fashion presentation at MM ALAM Road. The event PR was done by Bilal Mukhtar Events & PR.
Irum Noon & Sumaiya
Rimsha Sajjad
Sam Ali Dada
Madiha Qaiser & Zahra Raza
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Shoaeb Shams & Noman Javed
Maha Hasnie, Arooj Ashfaq & Hira
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Amal & Ahmed
Cyma, Deepak & Shaniera
Club Catwalk - Fire & Ice Party Asad ul haq, Rukaiya Adam Jee & Saqib Malik with a friends
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KARACHI: Club Catwalk in collaboration with FLOYD celebrated an amazing party on the theme of “Fire & Ice” on the special eve of Valentine’s Day. The night showcased the new amazing party wear by FLOYD. event Pr was done by Catalyst PR.
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Sana, Fareed, Adeel & Samad
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Pervez Lala, Wardha Saleem, Nubain Ali & Danish Lala
Salima Faresteh
Iman Ali
Lunch Treat KARACHI: Lala Textiles headed by CEO Pervez Lala and Director Lala Textiles Danish Lala, hosted a lunch in association with the Fashion Pakistan Council, to celebrate the start of Fashion Pakistan Week 6 at CafĂŠ Aylanto. Umar, Shahzad & Iman Ali
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Show Time Lahore: The launch of Cinestar Taj cinema organised the movie premier of Gulaab Gang. The PR of the event was handle by QYT events.
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Arsalan Rachel
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Chenone Fashion Show Lahore: Chenone celebrated the launch of its latest brands with a fashion show and dinner at la atrium. The event was well attended by ambassadors, counsel generals and the city’s elite.
Imtisal Zafar
Erum & Sadia
Rima & Aamir Mazhar
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Annie Khalid Amna Babar & Babloo
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Lawn Mania KARACHI: Satrangi by Bonanza launched it spring/summer 2014 collection with a fashion presentation. Media & PR was handled by Takell.
Abeer Adeel & Nazneen Tariq
Tehmina Khaled
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Lucious Launch Eshal Fayyaz
Lahore: Luscious Cosmetics presents the Ather Shahzad Master Makeup Collection in collaboration with celebrity makeup artist Shahzad Raza. The PR was handle by latitude.
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Nepal, a small country but offer you many things to experience. No matter you are a scared pilgrim or an adventure-lover, no matter you are traveling with your family or just spending gap year alone, you will find something amazing in this country.
Chitwan National Park
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Things to Do in
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Here we suggest you the Best TEN things to do in Nepal. Add your favorite on your Nepal tour plan! Pokhara & Fewa Lake
1. TREK THROUGH THE ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY Nepal, the home to the world’s highest and most beautiful mountains, is absolutely the trekking paradise for all the trek-lovers. You can relax in traditional mountain teahouse, discover the raw beauty of the Himalayas, and experience the achievement of reaching Everest Base Camp. Among the numerous trekking routs, the trek aroung Annapurna range, known as the Annapurna Circuit, is recognized as one of the top treks in the world. There is no any chances for you to witness the eight highest mountains in the world in just one go other than trekking through the Annapurna Sanctuary in Pokhara, Nepal.
2. EXPLORE THE VIBRANCY AND HISTORY OF KATHMANDU Kathmandu, the capital and largest city of Nepal, is travelers’ rest stop, handicrafts hot spot and exotic artistic enclave all at once. It is also home to seven World Heritage
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Sites and is famous for the rich art and architecture of a civilization going back centuries. Wandering in the Durbar Square, enjoying the chatter, bustle and pulse of the city, appreciating the delicate handicrafts and fine temples in the city, you will get a vivid impression of Nepal.
3. Trace back the history of Buddhism from Lumbini Nepal is one of the greatest pilgrimage sites for Buddhists, because two of the four holy sites of Buddhism are in Nepal, including Lumbini (the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha), and Sarnath (where the Lord Buddha first taught the Dharma and the Buddhist Sangha came into existence). While travel in Nepal, you will have a chance to explore the life of Buddha & Buddhism from the very beginning. Among pilgrimage sites of Nepal, Lumbini is always on the top of the list, with many monasteries and the stunning peace EBUZZ
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garden, which is full of brightly-colored prayer flags. You can stay in a monastery, having enough time discovering the Buddhist complex as well as the tiny traditional villages outside.
4. Go on safari in the Chitwan National Park Chitwan National Park are preserving one of the most unique ecosystems in the world, which is the home to the rare one-horned rhinos, wild elephants, hyenas, leopards and more than 450 species of birds. You can take days trekking through the jungle, enjoying a leisurely elephant ride along the grassy wetlands, taking a bird watching of hundreds species of magnificent birds, and experiencing a canoe ride on the river.
5. Appreciate the marvelous natural beauty in Pokhara Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty, praised as ‘the jewel in the Himalaya’. It is blessed
with amazing panoramic views of the Annapurna range which forms its backdrop, stretching from east to west. You will never miss a chance to visit the charming Phewa Lake, where you can enjoy boating on the placid waters, and also relax in the thriving Lakeside towns. 4km away from the lake, there is a traditional bazaar for an ethnically diverse group of traders, where you can shop for trinkets in Pokhara’s Old Bazaar.
6. Experience the exciting whitewater Rafting Thanks to its mountainous steep terrain, Nepal boasts some of the best whitewaters in the world, which descending from the Himalayas. Regarded as the World’s Best Destination for White Water Rafting & Kayaking, Nepal offers you a rare chance to experience the exciting rafting trip in such magnificent mountain surroundings, with terraced paddy fields, deep gorges, exotic villages around. The Trishuli River, close to Kathwww.ebuzztoday.com
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mandu, is the most popular among raftable rivers, which will takes you down all the way to the Chitwan National Park. Other popular rivers include the Kali Gandaki near Pokhara, Bhote Koshi, Marshyangdi, Karnali and the Sun Koshi, which runs 270 km and requires 8-10 days. While exploring the rivers, you can either go paddle rafting as a team or go kayaking and canoeing alone.
7. Admire the simple charming Bandipur Bandipur was once a very prosperous trading center at the top of the hill, and now, it is popular for the ancient charm, quiet atmosphere and the nearby national park. You will appreciate the heritages of the ancient Newari culture, and enjoying the amazing view of Himalaya mountain range. Different from the Chitwan National Park, the Dandipur national park is an important Project Tiger Reserve, where you can see the spotting tigers.
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8.cWander the cobblestone streets of Bhaktapur
Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mexican, Continental, you name it. You’ll find them all here.
Bhaktapur, in the east corner of Kathmandu, is an ancient city which is almost completely preserved. The old town of Bhakatapur doesn’t get many headlines, but is a snapshot of centuries of Newari (the indigenous people of the Kathmandi valley) culture. You’ll quickly become a huge fan of its rich culture, ancient temples, and fine wood, metal and stone artwork. All with a back drop of snow-capped mountains.
Visitors can also enjoy the authentic taste of indigenous cuisines in the ethnic ambience of Nepali restaurants. Restaurants and food joints in the nooks and corners of Thamel are especially popular among western visitors. Many restaurants of Kathmandu and Pokhara offer traditional song and dance performances by local artists. The delicious King’s Curd of Bhaktapur, praised as the best street food in Nepal, will not be found anywhere else.
9. Taste Diverse Cuisines Kathmandu offers dining experiences that range from the exotica of five-star menus to the roadside café experience. The best part is that a variety of international cuisines are offered within walking distance or short drive by world-class restaurants and the price range does not burn a hole in the pocket. Indian, Chinese,
10. Experience Nepalese Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga There are many specialized ayurveda clinics, meditaion centers and yoga classes in Kathmandu, Lumbini and other tourist cities in Nepal, which will help you achieve the different dimensions of healthphysical, sensorial, mental and spiritual.
Hikking on the hilltop is also an exciting activity to do in Bandipur, which provide a great chance of sighting animals.
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It’s been an incredible year for android games. From puzzle games to strategy games to endless runners, there was a great selection of games to choose from no matter what type of mobile gamer you are. We’ve rounded up our top 10 list of the best android games.
Candy Crush Saga
Best Android GAMES
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Candy Crush Saga was consistently the top free android app over several months on the Google Play Store this year, and was downloaded by more than 500 million users. With the recent game update, Candy Crush Saga fans will be able to enjoy 65 new levels and a new game mode, Dreamworld, making Candy Crush Saga even more addicting.
Subway Surfers Even though everyone’s favorite endless running game, Subway Surfers, was launched in 2012 the game has become extremely popular on the android and iOS platforms. Kilo kept the game up to date by adding “World Tour” theme in new cities each month including New York City, Sydney, Tokyo, Miami, Paris, New Orleans, London, and more. With the latest update, players can earn new keys and unlock the Secret Holiday Gift.
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Clash of Clans
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Clash of Clans multiplayer strategy game was originally released on iOS in 2012, and became a major hit on Android in September of 2013. Since its launch date, Clash of Clans has become one of the top 5 most downloaded games to date. The game is highly addictive as it allows players to join players from all over the world in epic fastpaced combats. Train your powerful army and lead your clan to victory!
The Simpsons: Tapped Out The Simpsons: Tapped Out is a city building game developed by Electronic Arts. Homer wiped out Springfield and its up to you to rebuild it! Help Homer find Marge, Bart, Lisa and the rest of his family. Complete taste and earn donuts! Visit your friends and party down at Duff Brewery. The Simpsons: Tapped Out is super fun!
Samurai Siege
Samurai Siege became a Players’ Choice in Google Play’s Top Google Play Apps and Games poll. Samurai Siege is a fun combat strategy game that lets players build their own village and fight against hordes of enemy ninjas and other mystical creatures. Fans of Clash of Clans will love Samurai Siege.
Knights & Dragons Knights & Dragons was voted as the most addictive game of 2013. Knights & Dragons is a free-to-play RPG with epic endless battles. Players can build their own team of heroes and battle against deadly monsters. Knights & Dragons is packed with tons of action and amazing graphics.
Asphalt 8: Airborne
Angry Birds Star Wars II Rovio finally released Angry Birds: Star Wars II, the sequel to Angry Birds: Star Wars. Angry Birds: Star Wars II features new characters, levels, and new ways to play. Players can “Join the Pork Side” and play as Darth Maul, Emperor Palpatine, and other favorite characters.
Dots
Dots, the popular iOS puzzle game developed by Betaworks One became available for android this year. Connect as many dots of the same color as you can in 60 seconds. Players can stop the clock for 5 seconds, shrink a dot off the board, and remove all of one color.
While there were plenty of racing games released for android in 2013, Asphalt 8: Airborne took the spotlight with its intuitive tilt controls, stunning graphics, and high-performance cars from top licensed manufactures. Asphalt 8: Airbone is packed with tons of content and the realistic car sounds make this one of the best racing games released in 2013.
Plants vs. Zombies 2 Plants vs. Zombies 2, finally became available to android users in 2013. The free-to-play tower defense game offers dozens of zombies, new powerful plants, and brain-teasing challenges. Players can earn stars to open new worlds and the game is more fun when you play against your friends.
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