Tribune Sunday Magazine - 29 MAR 2020

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Style

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Playing dress-up with Sable Vogue

5 Ways

to boost your

Immunity

Fitness

First Anam Rafiq on her fitness philosophy

SS Couture

by Misha Lakhani

Contents Society Pages

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Shoot Misha Lakhani presents her spring/ summer bridal couture

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Top Drawer Beat the heat in our selection of white accessories

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

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One on One We chat with Fauzia Zafar

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Fitness First Anam Rafiq on her fitness philosophy

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Style 101 Playing dress up with Sable Vogue

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5 Ways to boost your Immunity

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

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Fashion Editor: Amber Liaqat

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

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Amna Monnoo Alina Shahid and Alina Faizan

Aden Rehan

#SUMMERCALLING2020 Sapphire showcases their latest lawn collection in Lahore

Farwa Kazmi

Giti Ara

Hadiyya Aazer

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Rubia Moghees

Shehrbano Taseer

Nazish Sameer and Sameen Kasuri

Zainab Reza

Zahra Malik

Ryan and Aymen Hikmat

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Batool and Hussain Raza

Mahjabeen, Rezz Aly Shah and Atif Sheikh

Beenish, Imran, Kashif and Sania

ART AND SNACK

Iram and Sunny

Art Caffe’ by Masoom’s lauches in Islamabad

Mr Masoom and Safeer

Suggy and Hassan

Nili and Zehra

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Amna and Mona

Aniqa and Kanwal

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Anam and Haris

Qasim and Seemi

Sarah and Hassan

Rida and Natasha

Sarah and Mariam

Shahzia and Begum Aliya Saadat

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Team Cartel PR

NEW BEGINNINGS

Minnie Minors opens their new f lagship store on MM Alam road, Lahore

Hadiyya and Aazer

Team Minnie Minors

Ms Saima Aziz and Sannan

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Bushra and Imran Butt

Ayesha Saleem

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Saad and Zainab

Beenish and Areeba

Hiba Chaudhry

Quratalain

Sobia Saleem

Amna Zeeshan Khan and Zeeshan Ali

Imran Ali Khan and Shandana Khan

Ali Arif

POLO 2020

Zameen National Open 2020 Polo Championship takes place in Lahore

Jahangir Khan Tareen

Ifrah Faraan

Adnan Sheikh and Maha Hashmi Sheikh

Zahra Rafi

Madiha Hassan

Madiha Latif

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Aiman Laraib Zahra

Alina Faizan

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Sana Ashraf

Saira Rizwan

Amina Saqib

Anum Ahmed

Aymen Hikmat

Jerjees Seja, Fayaz Ghafoor, Asif Jamal, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Salman Iqbal, Yaqoob Iqbal and Mahboob Abdul Rauf

SITARA

Pakistan’s first animated Netf lix film screens at Nueplex, DHA Karachi

Adeel Hussain

Frieha Altaf

Mr and Mrs Muhammad Aurangzeb

Ziad Bashir

Meherbano and Sabeen

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Jimmy Khan

Saqib Malik

Zahid Ahmed Sanam Saeed

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Ayesha Omar

Fariha Shahid

Feeha Jamshed

Reza Baqir

Team BRAVE

BE BRAVE BE BOLD Brave gym opens its doors in Lahore

Mehmosh

Yasser El Hirch

Irum Danyal and Anum Ahmed

Aleena and Hamza

Ayesha Omar

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Zainab Cheema

Mashal e Hira

Omar, Haji Ahmed and Danyal Naveed 17

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Dua Malik

Fahad Mustafa

Wasim Akram

SS Couture

by Misha Lakhani

Misha lakhani’s Spring Summer 2020 Bridal Couture collection; the story of a rich and layered heritage, told through thread and gilded embellishments.

Flora and fauna native to the 17th Century come to life in this collection, where there is interesting experimental use of pattern and craftsmanship with combinations of traditional and contemporary elements, straddling many worlds at once, eortlessly.

The collection is comprised of versatile separates that include lehengas, anarkalis, angarkhas, skinny shalwars, cropped izaars, kalidars, side-slit one hit wonders and draped dupattas.

Unforgettable looks of the week!

THE CUT

FASHION

Sona Memon Sona is an absolute vision in an ivory Shehla Chatoor ensemble. She pairs her embroidered crop top with a pleated organza skirt and a mini Dior bag. We love how she keeps her hair and make-up fuss free and lets her outfit do the talking.

Hira Tareen Hira shows us how to ace a monochrome look. She is bang on trend dressed in a tie and dye pleated skirt paired with a black blouse and strappy heels. Perfect case of less is more.

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Mehryn Tiwana Leave it to Mehryn to show us how to rock any silhouette with ease and style. She teams her oversized shirt with a chunky belt and jeans.

She finishes her look with a black headband and golden hoop earrings- Tres chic!

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Nayab Aslam Nayab is a stunner in this stylish monochrome look. She pairs her leather pants with a white blouse.

Her fur jacket and black peep toe heels take her look up a notch. A winner in our books!

Mavira Tahir Mavira looks ravishing in a matching white set. She keeps it simple and classy as she opts for fuss free hair and make-up and styles her look with a statement Lilian Afshar bag.

LIFE STYLE

Fauzia Zafar

Fauzia Zafar is the master of all trades, from being the head of influencer marketing at Pakistan’s largest E-commerce company, to being a full-time blogger and a mother of a new born baby girl, she speaks to T.Edit about her actively growing blog, “Rants Of A Desi Bride”.

How did you come up with the idea of your blog?

There were no wedding blogs back then and I thought an Instagram account would be a fun way to document my wedding journey. Honestly, I did not expect to get the kind of attention and appreciation it got!

How do you manage to run an actively growing blog as well as a full-time corporate job?

Since my job takes almost all of my time, I unfortunately am unable to post stuff on my blog as often as I’d like. However when I feel very strongly about something, I always make time to write and share it with my followers right away. For other usual content, it basically just needs a little bit of planning and scheduling on my end so I dedicate my weekends for all the blog work.

What is the biggest misconception about blogging?

That blogging is just taking pretty pictures and uploading them on a public profile or that it is an easy way of getting free stuff and passes to events. You need to put in effort to create quality content.

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ways to integrate brands while staying true to the aesthetic of their blog. You need to analyse your engagement rate, your followers, your total interactions - just having a million followers doesn’t count for anything if your total relevant engagement is 2% (I’ll stop because I can hear myself getting technical).

What has been the most challenging project you have worked on so far?

I collaborated with a couple of bloggers to create awareness about mental health and connect people with mental health experts. The kind of messages I received and the sort of information people trusted me with blew my mind. The pressure and responsibility that came with this project truly made it challenging but at the same time also turned out to be one of my favourites as it made me m feel like I was using this platform for something good and really important.

Describe a typical day in your life? he No two days are usually ever the same but these days a typical day almost always include waking up and having a 10 minute chat with my husband about random things, cuddling with my baby girl, checking my work mail, reading and responding to messages from my followers and watching a short episode of a random show on Netflix.

Define your signature style?

As casual as Pj’s all day. o What advice would you give to aspiring bloggers?

Please don’t consider blogging an easy ff or way out - a way to get free stuff ork that make quick money. It is hard work requires a lot of patience. Don’tt run after ork on the number of followers but work ork for getting loyal followers. Don’t work free and at the same time don’tt ask ’t have for too much money if you don’t and the results to justify it. Understand the responsibility that comes with a wer public space - you have the power to influence so use it for good and avoid being bad and ugly.

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How do you unwind after a stressful day or week?

Games night with friends, catching up on sleep while someone volunteers to babysit, cooking (if i can muster the strength lol!), watching a good show or just a conversation with my siblings or husband.

Who is your biggest inspiration and why?

My husband. He is the kindest person I know, extremely honest and dedicated to whatever he puts his mind to whether it’s his job or his relationships. He’s also one of those very rare people in the world who are not afraid to accept their mistakes and flaws and then consciously fix them.

Three skills to possess for running a successful blog?

Disc Discipline to stay persistent, st staying true to your personal s style and always being kind and humble are all vital for running a successful blog.

Three things you always c carry in your bag?

Wallet, keys and a neutral lipstick.

You’re now a mom to a new born w baby, what are the challenges and lessons you’re learning from this new ph phase of life?

Being a mom is definitely the most reward yet the hardest thing I’ve rewarding ever do done in my life. It’s weird how your pe perspective on life changes when you are responsible for more than yo just yourself.

You really learn how it feels to truly love unconditionally and how p pure and helpless babies are.

I’ve als also developed a great deal of brand new respect for all the parents, especi especially mothers in the world. I’ve e been exposed to a whole new world a also sharing my learnings and I am b little on my blog! little by What next for Rants Of A Desi What’s Bride?

I’ve ne never really planned anything, the blog and content is usually wh whatever is on my mind at the tim However what I can time. p promise are lot of honest, relatable conversations straight from the heart!

FITNESS

Fitness First With

Anam Rafiq Godil

Anam Rafiq, a certified barre instructor speaks to us about her journey as a fitness instructor. Read below as she explains in depth all about barre fitness, her own fitness philosophy, how she joined the fitness industry and more.

How would you describe your fitness philosophy?

I believe that a successful workout routine is one that fits you and your lifestyle, and finds you moving your body in a way that makes you happy. Forcing yourself into a workout is a very bad idea, it’s a life style choice, it should be about balance, and it should be fully enjoyed and certainly should not be taken as a chore. So my philosophy is that don’t look at an exercise as a punishment or a chore, it should be an essential part of your day that makes you feel the best and gets you moving.

in What inspired you to join the fitness industry industry?

I have always been physically act active. I love trying different ty types of workouts, although I a always thought something was m missing in my workouts. My main reason for turning into a barre instructor was when I gained weight after my baby.

It just wasn’t coming down a it was frustrating, making and m me jump from one boot camp t another. One day I randomly to s star started doing this workout on Yo YouTu YouTube, it said barre, it was very differen from the normal routine different workout For the first time, that day workouts. actuall thought that my body has I actually done something really challenging.

Since that day I’ve been doing barre every single day, sticking to a healthy balanced diet and including barre in my workout routine really helped me lose all the weight that I had gained.

Not only did it change me physically but I also saw a significant change in mental health; it made me calmer and more relaxed. There are only a few barre instructors in Karachi and I wanted to help women especially those who struggle with postpartum depression, weight gain, insomnia through barre and that’s how I became a barre instructor.

What exactly is barre fitness?

Barre is a hybrid workout that is inspired by ballet with techniques of pilates, dance and yoga. It focuses on low-impact, high intensity movements designed to strengthen and tone your body in ways that few other workouts can. Barre involves inch movements which makes a difference that most of the workoutss cannot. I mber when always remember uctor a barre instructor n inch says ‘down an ally lly pulse’ it literally ch ch. means an inch.

A basic 60 minutes barre class comprises a nice warm up to begin with then focuses on the upper body, after ody that lower body at the barre, taking e mat for it down to the di with ith the core and ending the most relaxing cool down. Every barre instructor has their own way of teaching it but I try to make my classes fun by adding new props and cardio every week.

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

Definitely tea, I literally need three cups. However it’s not that good for your internal health but we all have our cravings. Dates, especially before my workouts as it really gives me energy.

Apart from these two I enjoy banana smoothies, walnuts, oatmeal and milk.

What is your typical day like?

I have a kid so apart from my workout classes I spend each and every minute with him. I wake up spend time with him, I make a mind map of how I’ll go about in that day’s class which is in the afternoon.

In the evening we take our dog for a walk and after that I take my second workout session in the evening. Night time is for family and in between I still practice a lot for my class choreography. I love to keep my degrees up to date so I just keep studying for any additional courses at night when my son sleeps.

What is the most effective workout?

I believe b ve that every workout is effective effecti ve onl only if you are willing to give your 1 100%, be punctual and staying motivated. It’s a lifelong com commitment . Obviously ba barre is really effective b but again your 100% commitment is required.

When I say “ an inch down or an inch up pulse” I literally mean it and that is what will make a big change to your body so small is isomeric moves are ke e to get good and long key last sti results. lasting Advic vice ce you’d yo Advice give to people lo looking to a attain a healthier life style??

According to me, moderation and balance is key to a healthy lifestyle. Avoid following the latest fads blindly instead adopt a balanced diet with good carbs from fruits and vegetables, add nuts to

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your diet. Working out at least five times a week or starting thrice a week. Get at least good eight hours of sleep at night.

Also I think binge eating at night is really unhealthy.

What are some misconceptions/ questions asked by your clients?

I get a lot of questions regarding weight loss especially “if I work out all week will I become really skinny in a month” yes you can see a big difference only if you eat a balance diet along with your workout routine because if you want to go down on the scale you need to eat a healthy and balanced diet since your diet impacts more than your workout.

Your favourite food to eat on a cheat day?

Gluco biscuits with tea, very basic but very yummy.

How is your fitness mantra different from others?

Everyone has their own ways and style to instruct a certain workout programme. I believe in small and isometric movements which can actually make a big difference to your body with long lasting results. I tell my clients to take it slow and then I add challenges to the workout. I plan out my workout according to the group so, before taking of people I teach. Also, ays ask if they’ve any new client I always d while wh ever had any sort of injury and g on I always lways the workout is going ions. I give them modifications. love adding props to my ek workouts. Every week I’ll introduce a new prop and the entire class will be based on that. Lastly my barre classes are never the same.

Every single barre class is different from the previous one even if we work on the same muscle group.

Which celebrity would you like to train and why?

I would love to train Jacqueline Fernandez as she loves barre workouts.

Her body is really flexible so adding barre challenges would be fun with her.

Something you enjoy doing when you’re not working out?

I love taking the weekends off so on weekends I don’t work. Weekends are for my family and I make the most out of it by spending time and going out with them which I enjoy a lot.

A quote or saying that keeps you going?

“The best hour of the day begins at the barre”.

When it comes to eating healthy what are your top recommendations?

Eating a healthy diet is not about strict limitations or starving yourself with food you love. It’s about feeling great, having more energy, improving your health and boosting your mood. The cornerstone of a healthy diet should be to replace processed food with real food.

Eating food that is as close as possible to the way nature made it can make a big difference to the way you think, look and feel.

FASHION

Geometric Bouquet This outfit speaks of style and elegance altogether with the colours of spring time. Designed and inspired by the famous tiles of Italy!

Sable Vogue Sable Vogue’s Spring/Summer Lawn Collection comes from around the world, inspired by different cultures and art. The dupattas are what make this collection so special and unique as they are made of beautiful intricate designs, motifs and patterns inspired by handpainted mosaics and tapestries from Italy, Turkey and China.

Monochrome Petals A uniquely created design with a yellow and black monochromatic print, the perfect combination of colours for the spring season!

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Sable Motifs

Porcelain Rose

Dress to impress with this black and off-white lawn print with beautiful black embroidery. It comes with a dupatta that is adorned with big floral motifs inspired by the Ottoman Empire art and culture and a plain trouser.

Flaunt this classic rosy pink lawn shirt with elegant schiffli embroidery on the front. Pair it with a pink ombre chiffon dupatta and plain pink pant.

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Hibiscus Red

Mint Lily

Be ready to look extraordinary with this beautiful plum and olivegreen lawn shirt with floral embroidery. With a dupatta designed and inspired by the exquisite English gardens of the 18th century and a floral trouser to create the perfect look!

The glamorous minty green lawn shirt with gorgeous schiffli embroidery is bound to make a statement. Pair it with a hand-painted dupatta inspired by Chinese art and a plain white trouser with lace to add an extra oomph to your outfit.

FEATURE

5 Ways to boost your

immune system

to fight

Coronavirus

Our immune system is a complex model of cells and system, each with their own role that work towards protecting us from illnesses - of any sort. The state of your body plays a vital role in determining if you’re more prone to get affected by an infection or a life threatening virus like Corona. Your physical, mental and emotional health all play a key role in keeping you strong and healthy. One of the many ways we can keep ourselves and others around us safe (during this global pandemic) is by being cautious and taking good care of our immune system.

Below are a few ways to boost your immune system 1. An antioxidant-rich diet

While Vitamin C is a popular choice when it comes to fighting off cold and viruses, antioxidants in general play a huge role in strengthening our immune system. They help in developing white blood cells and help destroy death cells which are key to destroying harmful bacteria. Antioxidants also help in repairing damaged DNA and boosting the body’s ability to repair itself. Food is the best possible source of antioxidants, so add some of the following to your shopping list: berries, dark chocolate, artichoke, coffee, kidney beans, green tea, apples, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables and oily fish.

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2. Garlic This one in especially popular in South Asian households where garlic is popularly known and used to fight off cold, flu or any immunity dysfunction. The active compound found in garlic, allicin, has antibacterial properties that can help to prevent illness and infection. The benefits are ultimately in its antiinflammatory properties, which help to keep the immune system working at its best.

3. A good night’s sleep The benefits of restful and rejuvenating sleep are endless. For now let’s focus on its impact on the immune system. Research shows that ample sleep and a balanced body and brain’s sleep/wake cycle will improve the production of anti-inflammatory cells and killer cells, improving the body’s ability to fight off infections.

4. Movement A study by the Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise journal has shown that regular brisk walking increases the circulation of white blood cells. The main purpose of these immune cells is to kill any sickness-causing pathogens. The same benefits can be harnessed with regular weight (resistance) training too, which increases the heart rate and the body temperature (another factor that contributes to killing bacteria). This study, however, also came with a caveat: any exercise done for 75 minutes or longer at a high intensity causes a spike in hormones, which can compromise the immune system. So, a balance of low and high intensity is key – and if you’re starting to feel under the weather, don’t go all out, but do keep moving.

5. Cut down on alcohol and cigarettes

Smoking harms the immune system and can make the body less successful at fighting disease. This increases the risk for several immune and autoimmune disorders (conditions caused when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s healthy cells and tissues).

If you break down the ingredients in alcohol, you’re essentially looking at pure sugar. When consumed in excess, sugar and/or alcohol are major culprits in reducing the body’s ability to produce white blood cells, which means you’re more likely to succumb to viruses and bugs. In the longer term, alcohol can seriously compromise immune cell function, making your body more susceptible to disease.

Source: Vogue.co.uk

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INDEX

HA Essential oil Pamper yourself and treat extra dry skin and lackluster hair with Hira Ali soothing and sublimely nourishing essential oil. Hira Ali essential oil comprises extra virgin olive oil with cocoa butter which is non-greasy hydration for skin.

The essential oil is high in fatty acids, which is why it’s flaunted for its ability to hydrate and nourish the skin and improve elasticity. The cocoa butter forms a protective barrier over skin to hold in moisture. The essential oil contains vitamin E, anti-oxidants, and compounds such as squalene and oleocanthal which prevent ageing and repair skin damage. This essential oil is non-toxic and hypoallergenic.

Popplin - Women’s tailored suits Now bringing to you the most premium and finest custom-made power suits from The Wall Street collection.

The made to measure and perfect fittings has caught our eye. For all the boss ladies out there, check out their varieties of imported fabrics and bespoke tailoring for women’s two piece power suits with attention to detail and impeccable finesse. Visit www. popplin.com and make a statement today.

EYE AM EYE AM, the brainchild of two artists, a name synonymous with fashion and individual style. Launched in 2019, this brand is a labour of love focused on both, what is trending globally and what it takes to make a mark.

Carefully handcrafted clothing with flawless stitching made to perfection. From chic minimal silhouettes and heavily illustrated prints to avantgarde gender-neutral garments, EYE AM is the place where art and fashion walk hand in hand.

L’Oréal Paris ‘Infallible More than Concealer L’Oreal Paris has launched a brand new concealer which is targetted for over all use. It corrects dark circles and imperfections, evens skin tone and provides 24-hour full coverage that looks natural. It comes in ultra-blendable formula and large doe foot applicator for perfect on-the-go application.

The Northern Treasures The Northern Treasures is a travel and tour company that will plan your journey to some of the most stunning locations in Northern Pakistan in a hassle-free way. From customised packages, to organising your food, transport and accommodation, The Northern Treasures will customise your trip in a way that is best suited to your needs. Whether you want to hike your way to Eagle’s Nest, or enjoy the serenity of Attabad Lake; their team aims to be there every step of the way to ensure you explore Pakistan, one northern treasure at a time.

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