Tribune Sunday - 23 June 2019

JUNE 23-29 2019

After

Hours

Palwasha Yousuf gets candid

Fitness

First

Aneeqa Naz shares her fitness philosophy

Hot Off The

Table

Talk

We chat with the team behind Baituti

Streets

Reign supreme in this season’s trending footwear

VADI-E-LALE

Misha Lakhani’s couture 2019

Contents Society Pages

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Shoot Misha Lakhani’s couture collection 2019

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The Cut A round-up of the best dressed of the week

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Style 101 Playing dress up with Mariyam Rizwan’s collection

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Table Talk We chat with the team behind Baituti

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32 Fitness First Aneeqa Naz shares her fitness philosophy

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After Hours Palwasha Yousuf gets candid

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Hot Off The Streets Reign supreme in this season’s trending footwear

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Editor: Ibriz Sheikh

Fashion Editor: Amber Liaqat

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Usman Aziz

Dr Farzeen

Saba and Areej

FRIENDS AND FOODIES Foodies and Friends group host an Iftar party at Myst Café, Lahore

Khurram Khan, Hasnain, Shahid Javed and Hadiyya

Faiza Sheikh

Rai Azlan

Syra and Bazla

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Rubia, Asifa and Seyham Vahidy

Aazer and Hadiyya

30 IS THE NEW 20

Hadiyya Aazer celebrates her 31st birthday with a party in Lahore

Mehvish Faisal

Giti Ara Mariam Altaf and Nimrah Khokhar

Waqar Butt

Zainab Reza and Shireen Rehman

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Sonya Humayun Sofia Khan Samia Munir

Zarminay Haq Amna Zain

Zahra Malik

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Aamir Mazhar, Amna and Abbas

Afshan and Fawzia

UNDER THE DRYER Bushra Wahid launches a salon and spa in Bukhari commercial, Karachi

Zainab Chotani and Bushra Wahid

Aleena Masood

Uzma Baber

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Nadya Mistry Mehreen Tabani

Sana Shakir

Nashmia Amir Sabrina Furqan

Saher Saad

Nazneen Tariq

Sanam Agha

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Amar and Areej

Usman, Mr and Mrs Safadr and Hassan

CHAAND RAAT

6th Sense Group celebrates ‘Chaand Raat’ at Madison Square Mall, Lahore

Rubia Moghees Momina Akram and Shikoh Bilal Mukhtar

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Ahmer Farooq

Dr Farzeen Malik

Hina Pervaiz Butt

Farhana Masood

Anushey Asad

Nosheen

Sofia Anjum

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VADI-E-LALE Misha Lakhani’s couture 2019

Unforgettable looks of the week!

THE CUT

FASHION

Zahra Malik Zahra looks oh-so-fabulous in a long printed jacket teamed with a white tee and pants.

She styles her look with a mini Dior bag and trendy PVC heels and finishes her look with light make-up and loose curls.

Zarminay Haq Zarminay puts her best foot forward in an all-white look.

She pairs her organza top and raw silk pants with a dark green clutch and opts for side swept hair. With smokey eyes and a little bling, Zarminay is dressed to perfection.

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Sofia Khan Sofia is summer ready in pleated trousers and a classic button down shirt.

She keeps her look fuss free with rosy make-up and natural blow-dry. All eyes on her super trendy animal print pumps!

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Haleema Gillani Haleema is the epitome of grace in an all-white look. She teams her matching separates with nude accessories and finishes her look with a coral pout.

Ammara Khan Ammara keeps it cool in an embroidered two-piece eastern ensemble. She accessorises her look with monochrome heels and clutch and finishes her look with a big pearly smile.

FASHION

Style101

with

Mariyam Rizwan

Our favourite IT girls play dress up with Mariyam Rizwan’s latest collection.

The collection compromises of fusion pieces in solid colours as well as pastel hues with intricate detailing and statement embroidery. See how these fashion forward ladies style each piece and stand out from the crowd

Sona Rafiq Sona looks hot to trot in a pleated black kaftan which is perfect for summer soirĂŠes.

She styles her breezy embellished garb with sleek hair and earthy tone make-up. With dangling earrings and peep toe heels, Sona looks nothing less than perfection.

Maria Khan Maria channels her inner girly girl in a pastel coloured outfit which compromises statement sleeves and sequence embellishments. The gold chain belt and funky earring add an extra oomph to her overall look.

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Minahil Khan Minahil looks ravishing in an off-shoulder mint green kaftan. She pairs her look with a top knot and a coral pout. She accessorises her look with dangling earrings that go perfectly with the details on the body of her ensemble.

Nida Jatoi Nida is an absolute head turner in a chic embroidered jumpsuit. She plays around with her monochrome outfit by opting for smokey eyes and pearly ear candy. She finishes her look with loose curls and lets her outfit do the talking.

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FOOD

Table Talk with

Baituti

by Sumaiya Kamani

Shahzil Walji, along with his Lebanese partners, Rehab, Wael and Rana brings Lebanese cuisine to his hometown, Karachi, through the newly set-up restaurant, Baituti.

Endeavouring to offer authentic taste, the fine dining is importing raw material from Lebanon and has an indigenous Lebanese staff to design the interior and supervise the kitchen as well. We catch up with Walji to know all about the aspirations and enthusiasm behind setting up the eatery

What prompted you to venture into the Lebanese food business?

Being a food enthusiast, especially for Lebanese cuisine, we couldn’t find anything similar to what we see in Middle-Eastern countries, which triggered us to set up Baituti in Karachi, in collaboration with our Lebanese partner. Our partners are experienced in FNB [food and beverage] business in Dubai, which pushed us to collaborate with them in order to deliver the same ambience and quality of food that you would find in Lebanon.

What are the greatest challenges your restaurant faces?

Our greatest challenges were to train our staff to follow the international standards in terms of food quality, hygiene and authenticity, as it isn’t easily available in the market. We consider our customers our valued guests so quality is our priority.

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villages of Lebanon, positions us very uniquely in the market. We can proudly say that we are an authentic Lebanese restaurant, as we only serve the original taste.

How has the response been from customers?

Being the only authentic Lebanese restaurant in Pakistan people are intrigued to visit the eatery and are eager to try the food that we have to offer. We are glad to see repeated visits from elated customers, who consider Baituti as their home.

suitable ingredients and vegetables in the local market is certainly challenging.

For example, the cheese, vegetables and sauces aren’t available; therefore, we have to import them.

Why did you have to bring a team specifically from Lebanon? Why not get local chefs trained here instead?

Personally we feel that local chefs in Pakistan are not trained enough to operate the Lebanese cuisine.

With our Lebanese partners comes the surety of pure and authentic taste, as they are here to supervise the operations first-hand.

How similar is Middle-Eastern food to Pakistani food?

One similarity between Middle-East and Pakistan is that the peole are meat lovers therefore lots of meaty dishes are popular items on both the menus.

Do you personalise the dish according to the local taste?

Not at all! We make sure that the dishes remain authentic. However, in order to satisfy the Pakistani taste buds, we are serving imported homemade chili paste.

What sets Baituti apart from competitors?

The fact that not only our recipes are from Lebanon, but we are also importing spices and herbs from the

How did you make the selection of dishes for the menu?

The Lebanese cuisine is quite well-known all over

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the world and so selecting the dishes wasn’t a challenging aspect for us.

In all our categories we made sure that we include the most recognised and familiar dishes of the Lebanese cuisine.

One thing on Baituti’s menu everyone must try?

Our menu consists of 56 items so it would be injustice to choose one, but the most adored item by our customers is our range of Fatayers.

Do you plan on expanding your business to Lahore and Islamabad?

Well, our vision is to introduce and familiarise the authentic Lebanese cuisine all around Pakistan.

FITNESS

With

Aneeqa Naz

Aneeqa Naz, a marketer by profession and an aerial yogi by passion who also runs an Instagram blog, ‘Hale & Healed’ (where she talks about everything close to her heart from yoga, healthy lifestyle to mental and physical health) tells us all about her lifefrom juggling work, blogging and practicing yoga, to her inspiration behind joining the fitness industry, things she can’t live without in her diet and so much more

How would you describe your fitness philosophy?

Inner strength! I have always focused on building and healing myself from the inside out. I believe yoga is the only form of exercise that brings awareness to the mind and soul. It enlightens you with confidence, brings patience and discipline in your routine which for me is equally important as appearance and physical fitness.

What inspired you to join the fitness industry?

I started practicing yoga to take out some time for myself and take care of my health. It’s only after I started it, I realised I was missing out on so much. I started seeing results as my body transformed, it gave me strength, flexibility, mobility and my body was able to do things that I never imagined were possible. Not only that, it made me let go all of the insecurities and doubts I had about myself and helped me embrace all my flaws, internal and external.

That for me was the biggest reason to join the yoga community and try to be able to help others the way it helped me.

Why aerial yoga?

Initially the idea of working out on a swing or hammock seemed interesting and fun, and it’s exactly that! I always

used to find working out difficult and boring but aerial yoga brought all the fun back into it. I am also a pilates fan and aerial yoga is a modern yoga practice which is a mix of yoga, pilates and barre- all three of my favourites in one!

What’s your typical day like?

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believe it is one of the biggest factors in achieving quick results.

buried in excel sheets, reports and presentations from morning till evening which is why I really look forward to my aerial yoga practice once I get home. I try to give at least half an hour to 50 minutes on the swing every day before I go to sleep.

Weekends are completely dedicated to aerial yoga classes!

Three things in your diet you can’t go a day without?

Water, fruits, eggs and a hot steaming cup of green tea and of course Nutella!

What is the most effective exercise/yoga form according to you?

I can’t pick one because there isn’t just one effective yoga form or posture; it has to be a mix of postures that focus on strength building, balance and flexibility in one’s routine. Aerial yoga routine itself works on the entire body using all your muscles in one workout!

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Your favourite foods to eat on a cheat day?

Biryani, biryani, biryani!

Advice you’d give to people looking to attain a healthier lifestyle?

Just stay focused and consistent!

That’s all you need. We give very little credit to consistency and I

What are some common fitness misconceptions/questions you are asked by your clients?

The biggest misconception that people have is that aerial yoga is not for beginners. Anyone can join this practice as long as they are patient and willing to let go of their fears and insecurities. It’s a safe practice that really helps you gain strength, focus and increases your body’s ability to challenge itself.

How is your fitness mantra different from others?

I believe mental health is equally important as physical fitness.

Without mental peace, relaxation and focus, all diets and exercises fail. My practice focuses on setting the intention, working on the inner strengths and weaknesses and bringing more awareness to the body and eliminating all negative thoughts.

Which celebrity would you like to train and why?

I would like to train anyone and everyone who is willing to let go and have some fun on the swing!

INTERVIEW

Uber talented hair and fashion stylist, Palwasha Yousuf, has recently opened her hair bar in Karachi and we couldn’t wait to take a peek.

Located in the heart of a commercial hub, the hair bar is minimalistic and chic and provides a modern space where you can go to get away from the buzz of the city.

Join us as Palwasha talks about her journey, the most challenging part of her career and all the hair trends to look out for in 2019!

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Tell us briefly about your journey and how you kick started your career?

My journey as a hairdresser began while I was doing on screen work as a host/Vj/model. I was always more inclined towards the creative side and hair is something that always intrigued me. I completed courses in hair sculpture and that’s when I decided to switch my careeer and it was the best decision ever.

Who is your biggest inspiration and why?

Inspiration for me comes from many different places and people and to find that continuous inspiration is very important for one’s growth. I have come across a lot of talented and creative people who have inspired me in so many ways. And the idea is to keep going and learn from one another.

What do you like the most about your job?

Having the creative freedom to make your clients look and feel beautiful is the best feeling ever.

What is the most challenging part about your job?

Running your own space can be a big task. Physically and financially it drains you but the challenge is to keep doing the hard work and stay focused.

Define your signature style?

Chic and elegant.

What are the top hair trends/styles for 2019?

The top hair trends for 2019 seem to be buzzing all around the magazines and the internet. You’ll see a lot of sleek and straight hair, you definitely need your hair straighteners and hairspray to achieve this chic look. Shorter lengths are very much around.

Hair accessories seem to be making it back to the hair trends this season.

What advice would you give to aspiring hair stylists?

Be true to your work and stay focused.

How do you unwind after a stressful day/ week?

The park is very therapeutic.

Enjoying the fresh air and nature really gives me peace and is a stress-free zone for me.

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FASHION

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