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Style
Anatomy
Ali i Kh Alicia Khan decodes her style
Beauty
Edit
How to give yourself a facial at home
Travel Alli Bukhari Allia B kh i flies us to Luxembourg
Style 101 Playing dress up with Shirin Hassan’s chunri collection
Contents On Our Radar A round-up of everything on our radar this week
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Style 101 Playing dress up with Shirin Hassan
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Style Anatomy Alicia Khan decodes her style
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Travel Allia Bukhari flies us to Luxembourg
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Beauty Edit How to give yourself a facial at home
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INDEX
4&Co 4&Co is an e-store curating western wear in the most fashionable way. They believe in providing a platform for western wear that doesn’t compromise on quality. They produce clothing in-house which gives them control over the finish of product. They aim to fill the gap in the market by providing high quality, locally produced clothing for the Pakistani market. For more details log onto: www.instagram. com/fourandcostore/
Stash Stash is an allinclusive, vegan and cruelty free brand. At Stash they believe make-up is for everyone. It is a form of self-expression and should not be limited to a certain group of people. Their products are designed with love, passion and an obsession with getting that flawless look, every time. For more details log onto: www. instagram.com/stash.pk/
Petit Amour Petit Amour is an online jewellery store and their pieces are made for everyday wear, forever. They work with high quality, enduring materials from precious metals to chains, set with Zirconias. From delicate anklets to dainty chains and earrings, Petit Amour offers something for everyone. For more details log onto: www. instagram.com/inpetitamour/
With Love by Saniya With Love by Saniya is an ethically sourced brand located in Islamabad, Pakistan. Their main priority is to provide quality and customer service. They add personalised notes in packages on demand and each order is delivered in super cute packaging. For more details log onto: www.instagram.com/ withlovebysaniya/
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Meed Meed is an online store with accessories for the modern muse. Each piece shows the brand’s eye for beauty and love for accessories. With trendy and statement worthy pieces and fine quality, Meed’s is one of our go-to pages. They deliver all over Pakistan. For more details log onto: www.instagram.com/meedofficial_/
Shirin Hassan label has developed a unique and classic style of its own. The brand makes the most wearable ensembles which never go out of style. This season Shirin Hassan came out with her Chunri collection which is an ancient tie-and–dye technique and holds a special place in the rich Pakistani textile industry. With evolving textile technology, chunri ensembles always stand out and never go out of style in fact it is an investment where you can pass it on to next generations. Red chunri This has to be their best seller of the season. Since chunri never goes out of style, it is dominating their collection this festive season. This red chunri shirt paired with a beautiful chunri dupatta with intricate gold marori work all over totally stands out. It is paired with matching azaars.
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FASHION
White angrakha This is one of our favourite pieces from the collection. An off white silk embellished angrakha with block print on the shirt that has been enhanced with appliqué and paired with embroidered and embellished tissue dupatta. FEBRUARY 21-27 2021
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Ivory/ blue chunri This ivory and blue chunri kurta style long shirt has dabka, sequence, pearls and embroidery work on front of the shirt with a matching dupatta. A full three yard dupatta has a very heavy embellished border. This classic ensemble will never go out of style.
Saphire blue Sapphire blue anarkali shirt has intense gold marori work all around on the daman and front and back neckline along with sequence and intricate embroidery. The shirt is paired with a matching chunri heavily embellished dupatta that makes a bold statement.
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FASHION
Anatomy ALICIA WITH
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Lahore based model, Alicia Khan decodes her style. Alicia shares how her style evolved over time and how to nail being classy and glamorous at the same time Understanding your body is the key to looking good and a trait found amongst all impeccably dressed fashionistas. While people shy away from talking about their bodies, these brave souls explain how they work their anatomies to their advantage
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How would you describe your personal style? I would say it’s modern and classy both at the same time. I like to experiment with modern and contemporary styles yet keep it classy and understated. How has your style changed over the years? I learnt with time what style and cuts suit my body type although I love to try new cuts and accessories so I make sure my personal style evolves with time for better. What do you carry effortlessly eastern or western wear? I would say I carry western wear more comfortably and it goes more with my image. Though I like wearing eastern wear as well which I get to show off a lot during my shoots. How do you dress your body according to your body type? I have a very slim body type so I can easily wear anything but I love to wear oversized shirts and jackets. I feel I can style such things more effortlessly. In your opinion what is the biggest mistake a person can make while dressing? I feel a lot of people do not wear clothes according to their body type but they copy others without realising that something that may work for others but might not work for you. Which silhouettes suit your body the most? I think various suit jackets look very trendy on me. I can pair the jackets with various things from my wardrobe like trousers or even skirts. e What are three essential clothing items everyone should have in their wardrobe? I feel a white basic shirt and t-shirt are essential in any wardrobe. Also a nice pair of jeans and fun sneakers should be added to one’s closet. They look very cool and fun to pair. What’s the basic mistake girls make while choosing a silhouette for themselves? Most of the time I feel girls go wrong when they don’t choose the silhouette according to their body type. They would opt for something which will make them look bulky or fat. Also sometimes short heighted girls choose wrong length of trousers that can make them look even shorter.
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TRAVEL
by Allia Bukhari
Set out of a cinematic fantasy, landlocked between Germany, France and Belgium, lies Luxembourg, one of the smallest and richest countries in the world and the only sovereign state ruled by a monarch; making it a sole Grand Duchy! With its bewildering, ancient fairytale charm and accessible location, Luxembourg invites visitors from the rest of Europe and beyond every year but it didn’t catch my attention until the pandemic second wave took the continent in its grip. Restrictions were prolonged, non-essential shops and businesses were closed from Denmark to France and hotels were shut for foreign visitors without a worthy purpose to travel in almost every EU state. But in the midst of all the chaos and then eventually declining infections, Luxembourg opened, albeit partially. I was elated to finally see some semblance of normality for leisure travel. In what may seem to be a long journey, I took a train from Aarhus, Denmark — after getting a negative Covid test — and left for Luxembourg far in the western side of Europe. After crossing various German cities, 12 hours later I arrived at my destination, instantly mesmerised by the dramatic beauty of it, which was a unique blend of architectural heritage, royalty and surreal nature.
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History in abundance Luxembourg City’s unique topography adds to its beauty. Charming old houses stand tall on daunting cliffs, with some in the farthest part of the hilly region even surrounded by luscious green forests. Towards the south, lies the affluent neighbourhood with just less than 1,000 inhabitants called The Grund, one of the most visited and picturesque spots in the entire country of just over 600,000 people! The Grund is a basin or a narrow valley situated on the banks of River Alzette, famous for its restaurants — that are still offering take away service during the pandemic — and bustling nightlife that is eager to return once more tourists start travelling again. Nonetheless, it’s the views that Grund offers from its various spots and ancient bridges that seal the deal here and are a must on the list if you relish beauty, landscapes and like sightseeing on foot. The Grund is accessible from the
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city’s Old Town, better known as Ville Haute, that itself has much to offer. The area boasts grand palaces and noteworthy buildings in abundance, including a 17th century Notre Dame cathedral and town square of Place Guillaume II. Of fortifications, rocky cliffs and ancient beauty Luxembourg happens to be renowned for its mysterious, medieval-like fortifications and castles that date back to the 17th and 19th centuries. In this regard, Bock promontory is particularly famous and mainly so for being home to an old castle discovered in 1963 and Casemates, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a diverse underground series of tunnels that are of immense historical significance and are a popular attraction among visitors. The tunnels were made with the purpose to provide refuge to thousands of soldiers during wars and various accounts reveal they even sheltered as
many as over 35,000 residents during World War II. Because of these historical passages and fortifications, Luxembourg was given the title of “Gibraltar of the North”. La Corniche and enchanting views For more stunning views of the picturesque city, head to “Europe’s most beautiful balcony” called Le Chemin de la Corniche, to take a stroll and plenty of photos. Luxembourg offers beauty in abundance, history that educates and a chance to live a fairytale, that is best experienced at Le Chemin de la Corniche. Feel at home at Gare Far from Luxembourg’s ancient and medieval feel, Gare is the centre of the city with all the hustle and bustle, transport and medium-scale business activities taking place. Like any other big city’s main hub, Luxembourg’s Gare has tonnes of benefits if you plan
to stay here — thanks to the many hotels that exist — with one being its close proximity to the railway station and various public transport means of getting to different parts of the country and even far. Worldwide famous and local food chains can also be found in this part of the city. Why visit Luxembourg? A country with comparatively less population and less tourists visiting, in contrast with other major European cities such as Paris, Hamburg or Rome, Luxembourg has better prospects at offering more convenient means of physical distancing even in popular tourist spots while travelling. The fact that it has opened for tourists from the EU when the rest of Europe is still hesitant is also an added benefit and a positive sign that it may start welcoming visitors from far off areas as well, including Pakistan, soon, when the second wave subsides. FEBRUARY 21-27 2021
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FEATURE
Facials are one of the most relaxing things that you can do for yourself. But because of Covid-19 many of us are still hesitant to book appointments at our go-to salons. Right now is the time we need to take care of ourselves and de-stress more than ever. Luckily, it’s still possible to give yourself a spa-quality facial at home.
Relaxing atmosphere Don’t be sad if you can’t actually go to the spa, you can bring the spa to you by creating a relaxing ambiance for yourself at home. This small step will have a major impact on your overall experience of pampering yourself at home. Start off by taking a bath with epsom salt. If you’re not in the mood for a full-body dip, you can soak your feet for the same de-stressing feeling. It’s very healthy and also relaxing all those pressure points in the feet. Try adding a few drops of lavender essential oil or any essential oil of your choice. Be sure to light a few of your favourite candles and put on a relaxing playlist of your choice. Cleanse Make sure you thoroughly clean your skin to remove any dirt or oil. Any makeup or product left on your skin will result in a less effective facial. To make sure your skin is as clean as possible before you start the facial process, give double
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cleansing a try. First use an oil-based cleanser which will help remove makeup, products, and sebum, while a waterbased cleanser will clear your skin of any grime like dirt or sweat, leaving you with clean skin ready for next steps. Steam If you’re a facial enthusiast, you know that most facials will include some kind of steaming process. Depends entirely on personal preference. Steaming your face helps open up your pores and soften the top layer of your skin to prime it for exfoliation. If you want to steam your face at home, take extra care not to over-steam your skin, as this can lead to dryness. You can put your face some feet away from a bowl of hot water and cover your head with a towel to trap the steam in, or soak a towel in hot water and put it over your face, making sure the water isn’t hot enough to burn you.
Exfoliate Any good facial involves exfoliation to get rid off dead skin cells and reveal radiant skin. Exfoliating with a peel creates a perfect canvas for the rest of your at-home facial. Exfoliation helps open your pores and smooth your skin’s texture. Massage a chemical or enzyme exfoliator into your skin, focusing on problem areas like your T-zone that may be oilier or have clogged pores. Moisturise Once you remove the mask, lock in the hydration with your favourite serum or moisturiser. To take your moisturising to the next level, you can use a facial massage tool like a jade roller or gua sha to help de-puff your face and for better circulation. Massage is actually very healthy for your facial muscle. Source: www.goodhousekeeping.com