Tribune Sunday Magazine - 30 AUG 2020

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It Runs In The Family Samreen, Mahum and Umara Vance share their bond

One Piece

Three Ways

Zainab Reza works a pair of Dune shoes in three ways

Travel

Top 5 destinations to visit post pandemic

After

Hours

Saqib Malik gets candid

Contents On Our Radar A round-up of everything on our radar this week

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It Runs In The Family Samreen, Maham and Umara Vance share their bond

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One Piece Three Ways Zainab Reza works a pair of multi coloured Buena Vista stilettos

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After Hours Saqib Malik gets candid

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Travel Here’s our top 5 destinations to travel to post pandemic

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Haircuts to try this fall

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Editor: Ibriz Sheikh

Fashion Editor: Amber Liaqat

Subeditor: Sara Mumtaz For feedback and submissions: edit@tribune.com.pk

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INDEX

Mom-made by Yasmeen Mom made by Yasmeen is a home-based venture in Karachi.

They are popularly known for their pickles. One is oil-based which is made from pure mustard oil and the other is water based which is made from vinegar. Everything is made from scratch with a lot of care. Once the pickles are ready, it is covered with muslin cloth to ensure it is hygienic. The flavours depend on the availability of the fruits and vegetables per season. For more details log onto: www.facebook.com/mommadebyyasmeen/

Transparent Hands Transparent Hands is in operation in Pakistan since the last six years.

Transparent Hands arranges free surgeries and medical procedures of the underprivileged patients in Pakistan from the best private hospitals in Pakistan. The CEO was also awarded Tamgha-eImtiaz in 2018 for services to the nation. For more details log onto: www.transparenthands.org

Mera Darzee Mera Darzee is a tailoring business which specialises in designer stitching.

They can work with all kinds of material and get you your desired silhouette stitched to perfection. If you need to get any alterations or changes, they do so within seven days. For more details log onto: www.instagram.com/darzeemera/

Tia by Bina Sohail Tia by Bina Sohail is a footwear line where each piece is handcrafted in Pakistan and is made with 100% pure leather. The designs are trendy yet elegant, comfortable yet stylish. Each piece is made with a lot of love and attention to detail.

From strappy flats to Cinderella slippers, there’s something for everyone. For more details log onto: www.instagram.com/tiabybinasohail/

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Berry’s Deli If you’re on a hunt for authentic hummus, we have found the place for you. Berry’s Deli is known for their authentic hummus made with the finest organic ingredients. Perfect flavour and texture. Their hummus comes in four flavours: classic, beetroot, olive, and pesto. For more details log onto: www. instagram.com/berrysdeli/

FEATURE

IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY with Samreen, Mahu m, and Umar a Vance

Celebrity jewellery designer Samreen Vance speaks about her unbreakable bond with her daughters Mahum and Umara. Mahum Vance graduated in Politics and has a passion for human rights and is currently pursuing a law degree. Umara Vance is NYC based entertainment producer and project manager who hopes to keep putting out meaningful work that ignites important conversations and instills inspiration in others. The three sat down with TEdit and spoke about a life shared together.

What inspires you the most about your mom/daughter?

Mahum: Strong, secure, and warm-hearted.

Umara: Her strength, will power, and most of all her loving heart.

Samreen: Both are Intelligent, confident and passionate.

What trait of your mom/daughter encourages you?

Mahum: Elegance.

Umara: Her determination to succeed in whatever she sets out to do.

Samreen: Open-mindedness.

What is your favourite memory of each other?

Mahum: When we used to go shopping at the mall. We would drink our mocha iced coffee while trying on different clothes.

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show and I was going to perform an Ashlee Simpson’s song. I wanted to purchase this sequence black blazer that she wore in her music video and I remember my mom spent days and he nights leading up to the talent show making sure I got that exact blazer or something similar, because she knew how much having that blazer meant to me.

Samreen: Bringing my daughters to England and Pakistan and showing them where I grew up.

continue working on being as open and transparent with my mom, especially at times when it may be difficult.

Samreen: They are gems and I wouldn’t change anything.

Mahum: Travel to Pakistan and visit our family in the village together.

Umara: I remember being in the village as a little girl and swimming in the river with my d mom, even though I was scared d she made sure I felt at ease and enjoyed every moment.

Samreen: Travel to Pakistan e and visit our family in the village together.

Is there anything that you wish had been different between you two or that you would still like to change?

Mahum: No regrets!

Umara: I personally would like to

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Describe each other in three words?

Ma Mahum: Loving, und understanding and friends.

Um Umara: Loving, caring and se selfless Sa Samreen: Companions, lo loving and caring.

H How are your p personalities similar?

M Mahum: We’re both e extremely organised and c care deeply about global challenges like children an women’s rights. and U Umara: We all w work on bettering o ourselves everyday and ackn ack acknowledge the beauty in our flaws.

S m Sa Samreen: We tend to lov and care deeply love in our relationships w whether that be with f family or friends.

What is the most ou adventurous thing you have done together??

What’s the best thing about being a part of your family?

Mahum: We are very independent women who have loving and loyal people who support us.

Umara: The unconditional love and support we give one another.

Samreen: No matter if we disagree or agree with each other’s opinions, we always support each other. We are best friends.

Samreen: I find the strength I have in you two.

Do you think you are your mo mom’s favourite child? so Mahum: I think so! m take the trophy Umara: My sister may for this one.

What is the one thing you love about each other?

Mahum: Our bond.

Umara: There isn’t just one thing I love, because I love every single part of my mom and sister.

Samreen: Their hugs.

Is there anything you wanted to tell your mom/daughter but never have?

Mahum: We don’t keep secrets between us.

Umara: You have the ability to warm people up even when I know you may not feel warm inside and that is something I admire most about you.

Do you have a favourite child?

Samreen: They are both my favourites.

Which fictional mother-daughter duo are you most like?

Mahum: To be honest, I don’t know many fictional duos like us lol. Maybe Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian!

Samreen: There is none - We are unique.

I can’t live without my daughter/my mother because?

Mahum: She’s my best friend!

Umara: She is a part of my heart.

Samreen: They are my biggest supporters!

FASHION

One Piece, Three Ways WITH

DUNE

— MULTICOLOURED HIGH STILETTO HEEL COURT SHOES

While trends fade, style remains eternal and one piece can be put together in many different ways. In this feature we have one fashionista showing us how to put together an item from a designer’s collection, according to their own individual style and taste!

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esigned in a classic court style and elevated by a high stiletto heel, the Buena Vista embellished Rainbow Court Shoes by Dune London instantly updates your look.

Zainab Reza Fashionable footwear will never go out of style and will make the most of any one’s personal style. A multicolour hue shoe can amp up an entire look, it lifts up outfits in solid colours like black, nudes or even khakis and even denim. This week our favourite fashionista and influencer, Zainab Reza shows us how to put Dune embellished Rainbow shoe according to her own style and taste.

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I styled a classic black dress with minimal accessories and this statement colourful Buena Vista embellished Dune shoe. The heels added a pop of colour to my entire look. I think the shoes stood out with the dress and I would prefer to pair it with solids.

My second look was slouchy jeans and a white padded shoulder t-shirt, normally I would wear the outfit with sneakers that is my go to laid back summer look but I ditched the sneakers and paired it with the Buena Vista embellished shoe.

I also added a denim jacket, big pearl earrings, and pouch bag to add glamour to my look.

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I love pairing neutrals with warm toned blazers or waistcoats. So I added a Breton hat that is also is perfect to cover up second day greasy hair while keeping your style game on point with my favorite Buena Vista embellished rainbow shoes.

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INTERVIEW

with Saqib

Malik

Months after the spread of the global Coronavirus pandemic, it still poses a threat. While there is still no vaccination for the disease, it continues to spread in many parts of the world. And with lockdowns lifted, many will be vulnerable to the virus.

Medical professionals and researchers are working day and night to find a cure for Covid-19. TEdit spoke to New York based Pakistani physician Saqib Malik who has studied at American universities including Rutgers University and at St George’s University and internal medicine at Coney Island Hospital and infectious diseases at SUNY downstate in Brooklyn NY about Covid-19 and its various ramifications.

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Has science cracked Coronavirus?

Science has absolutely not come close to cracking Covid-19.

Is a second coronavirus wave in the offing? Will it be deadlier?

It’s hard to say but may be the truth. Based on other countries experiences of resurgence after lockdown it’s possible but it’s too early to really know that for a fact yet.

Who is at highest risk when it comes to Covid-19 ?

The people at highest risk are the frail, the weak and the debilitated. Also the ones who require care and who are vulnerable to bad respiratory disease. We have also seen patients in their 20’s and 30’s who are young and otherwise considered healthy also get extremely sick and lose their lives.

In many ways that is the scariest thing about Covid-19, science does not actually know enough yet to predict who will be so sick that they die and who will be relatively asymptomatic. I saw patients younger and healthier than me die.

What can the most at risk do to reduce likelihood of being infected?

Regarding reducing the likelihood of being infected, we know so little about this disease, still, that the main effective thing we can do is isolate ourselves from each other and cover our faces and wash our hands. I know it sounds stupid sim but unfortunately science only and simple kn really knows this much so far.

How ssoon can we expect a Covid -19 vaccin and will it really work against vaccine Coron Coronavirus? fa The fastest vaccine in history was mum that took about four years . mumps Vacc development is an imperfect Vaccine proc process that takes a long time to deve de ds develop.

There are many great minds o our o time working 24/7 and using of nov techniques that have not been n novel use really up until this point , so it’ss used co conceivable that out of the 150+ pr projects to develop a vaccine one w be marginally successful . But will h soon? And how successful how r remain to be seen. We should be o optimistic but realistic.

Are the current SOP’s effective enough to curb the spread of Covid-19 or more do can be done?

I think SOPss are effective if we actually adhere to them which generally people don don’t! For example don’t wear

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your mask on your chin!

What are some challenges confronting you in a time like now?

I think that coronavirus have brought incredible challenges that has changed the way we practice and deliver medicine. I think we could write novels about it.

How successful do you think Pakistan has been when it comes to combating the spread of Covid-19?

I think that in Pakistan there was a lot of misinformation spread and there were a lot of concepts and theories that are flat out not true. We tend to not take something seriously until it happens to us personally. I think Pakistan was hurt very badly by the coronavirus and our system was crushed and our doctors were overwhelmed and an incredible number of people lost their lives both tested and not tested. And I hope that now in Pakistan doctors and nurses are given more appreciation and respect for the incredibly difficult and heartbreaking work they do. They have next to no resources and put their lives on the line every day and I think thah the government and society in general owes them some gratitude.

TRAVEL

destinations

to travel to post pandemic

The Coronavirus pandemic has changed all of our worlds, and not just in the short-term.

While the world eases lockdown restrictions the virus still exists, but if we all follow strict SOPs like responsible individuals we will be able to travel safely. Here are our top five favourite holiday destinations we want to visit as soon as possible!

Nothern areas With global borders opening up at their own speed, now is a great time to start exploring our own backyard. If you’re in Pakistan, there are plenty of adventures waiting to be had. Even though it’s best to avoid crowded areas for now many are now taking road trips or flights to see the beautiful parts of Pakistan. Locations like Hunza, Nathia Gali are bustling with tourists visiting from all over Pakistan.

Turkey Turkey has been an all-time favourite tourist spot for Pakistanis due to their hospitality and the huge variety of places to visit and activities to enjoy. Turkey is not only known for their beaches or rich history but it also holds plenty of appeal for its isolated escapes where crowds aren’t an issue.

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South Africa If you have always wanted to have a real safari experience, South Africa is one the best places to do so. There are plenty of great safari camps to choose from across the country, with most of the high end camps located in the famous Kruger National Park and nearby Sabi Sands. Now is the time to start saving and planning your Safari getaway!

Santorini/Greece Santorini is one of the most popular destinations for travelling. And if you’re lucky to travel anytime soon you’ll be able to enjoy the once densely populated island by yourself. Besides there are so many places offering great deals to attract tourists, so you’ll be able to plan a nice getaway without breaking your bank.

Croatia If you want to plan a trip to Europe, Croatia is a great option to explore. Croatia has been a popular holiday destination for a long time and right now might be the ideal time to plan your trip. Croatia is one of the European countries least affected by coronavirus with up to 20 times fewer infected people than in other European countries.

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FEATURE

to try this fall Short Layers

With our haircare routine kept at minimal during lockdown, majority of us are now rushing to salons to get a fresh cut.

When choosing a hair style for fall, take into consideration if you’re up for a cut that requires heavy styling every day. We are all about easy, effortless styles which are easy to maintain and don’t y take too much time to style.

Sh Short ho layers began making a comeback b before the global pandemic and is now one of the most popular haircuts. It’s a great look as we transition into fall/winter. It’s stylish and easy to maintain. If you don’t want to lose the length o your hair (alert: upcoming festive of sea se season) you can add short layers to ur e x your existing cut. It will not only upgrade your llook but you’ll be right on trend!

Lobs 70’s bangs 70 Long front bangs are all the rage for L fall/winter 2020! This cut particularly catches up almost every fall/winter because the weather makes it easier to style and maintain this look. The best part? You don’t need to rush to t salon to get them trimmed every the few weeks. You can simply let them o gracefully. grow out

Lobs are still going strong in 2020. This hair cut is versatile and looks great on all face cuts and shapes. If you are someone who wants to go short but not too short, this is a great option for you to try! It’s easy to style a an d definitely low maintenance. and

One length On A one length cut is easy to maintain and looks effortlessly chic. This cut is gaining popularity in our region majorly because of the upcoming festive season. This style works well with all hair types and textures. It’s e easy to style and can go with any look!

Pul your hair back in a sleek bun or style Pull pe headband or curls, the styling with pearl ibilit are endless! possibilities

Chin length bobs If you’re daring enough to chop off your hair length, give the chin length bob a chance! This cut not only looks feminine and chic but also revamps your whole look.

This look doesn’t require regular trims, let the minimal layers grow out and keep experimenting with different hair styles.

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