Issue 29 DECEMBER 2015
FASHION CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL
Katy Perry Named Top-earning Woman In Music By Forbes
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89 Five Little Houses Comprise a Single Home
81 Men’s Fashion Must haves For Winter
51 MRKD Atelier By Khizer New Pret Collection 2015
Events
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Launch Of Desi X2 Restaurant In Lahore Fashion And Lifestyle Accessories Trunk Show In Delhi Star-studded Red Carpet Premiere Of Spectre at Nueplex Karachi
Fashion Shows International
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Giorgio Armani PrivĂŠ Fall 2015 Couture MRKD Atelier By Khizer New Pret Collection 2015
CONTENT
Beauty & Health 61
Gorgeous Makeup Ideas For Green Eyes Canvas Shoes A Style & Comfort Incubator Remedies For Panic Attack
Gossips 69 Katy Perry Named Top-earning Woman In Music By Forbes
Fashion & Trends 71 Endless Ways To Wear & Accessorize Florals Men Interest 81 Men’s Fashion Must haves For Winter
What Makes Men Attractive to Women
Luxury Living 89 Five Little Houses Comprise a Single Home in Denmark Travel 99 Honeymoon Destinations In Pakistan Interviews 105
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Show Unwavering Support “She Learnt A Lot From Shahrukh Khan” Mahira Khan
Entertainment 111
Explosive James Bond film 'Spectre' earns Guinness World Record
Interiors 113 Home Gardening Tips Become Your Best Friend'
Editor’s Note The year 2015 is about to end and we have in place the December issue for your viewing needs. The Fashion Central International has matured and certainly become more lively and attention catching. These are not our comments but those of hour valued fans and followers. Right now we offer all of them immense gratitude and a commitment that your inputs will continue to inspire the whole team at Fashion Central. In this issue we have some amazing images of events at international forums, and also here in this part of the world. The Dehli event will certainly appeal to viewers from India and they will love the infusion of Western and Indian clothing along with the contemporary & classic home accessories. As for the Giorgio Armani event it evokes her memory with a show called Shocking, and look radiant with her signature pink. We touch the issue of Katy Perry and her earnings from music. Ample gossips reached the media and we publish here the factuals. You will enjoy reading them. The Pakistani actress Mahira Khan is now a house hold name in Bollywood and she is all set for a movie with indian superstar Shah Rukh Khan and from there on she climbs the ladder of super stardom. Honeymoon destinations of Pakistan will definitely prove a source of information. These places represents awe some beauty and add a cohesive touch to relations and enhance closeness and love. Content relating to health and beauty, fashion and trends and luxury living must be reviewed with total focus and interest, as it is revealing and educative. Viewers, i urge you to stay in touch and continue to interact with us.
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LAUNCH OF DESI X2 RESTAURANT IN LAHORE
Lately, there has been a mushroom growth of desi restaurants making their mark in the city. It all started off with the advent of Spice bazar, followed by daarcheeni and now X2 has taken up the leap. The set up at X2 is the one that should be discussed at length before coming to the food aspect. One reason, that X2 Desi will most likely to do well is an ideal milieu which is an enticing part of the visit. Outside seating in dim lights with lahori winter in sight and not to mention; a soothing range of music in the backdrop does great things to a customer walking in. The event was attended by Arshad Iqbal, Dr Naveed, Ayub, Ben Trewea, Kelsey Hoppe, Dr Farzeen Malik, Dr Sameeya, Afzaal Bhati, Eeman, Wali, Faisal, Khadija, Farah Minahil, Fati Sheikh, Fatima, Muhammad, Huma, Fauzia Viqar, Hafsa, Kherzan, Komail, Iqra, Osman Pervaiz Mughal, Asfand, Jehanzeb, Kamila, Jehanzeb Khan, Madiha, Salwat, Mahnoor, Maham, Mahnum, Nausheen, Mahreen, Mehak Rizvi, Muhammad Ali, Ayesha, Mukaram, Dr Ijaz, Nadeem, Amna, Namra, Samra, Nausheen, Rabia, Maheen, Rabia Faisal, Maryam, Rabia Mogeaz, Rateeba, Fahad, Sakandar Khan, Saima, Samia, Samra and more. They were served with chilled Cocktail shooters in a variety of flavors. The main meal itself was a delightful range of salads that I must say are the best that I have recently tried. To cookfood worthy enough that it gets noted is the best feeling in the world. They nailed it with perfection be it the Madrasi Chicken Curry, Bengali Fish Curry, Paneer Tawa Masala Daal Makhani and a wide range of mouthwatering desserts that were oozing in delectable taste and flavorings. I have yet to figure out the prices because it was an invitation only event but I’m more than willing to visit it again. Desi but not heavy on stomach.
BEST MULTI DESIGNER SHOPPING DESTINATION ON MM ALAM, LAHORE Fashion Central Multi brand store located on Fortune Mall, 20-A, Block C-3, Hussain Chowk, MM Alam Road, Lahore brings together over 50 brands from all over Pakistan under one roof thereby serving customers with an exclusive and jaw dropping shopping experience. Excellent location, ample parking, a gorgeous interior and trained and friendly sales staff all combine together to offer a unique shopping experience. Fashion Central has everything from women to men’s clothing and fashion wear. Obviously the focus of the brand house is on Women’s clothing where they carry from semi-formal, formal, casual to bridal clothing with names like Zeeshan Bariwala, Waseem Noor, Vasim Asgher, Mirat-ul-Uroos etc show casing their work. There are also attractions for the men and these revolve around menswear bridal shervanis, shalwar kameez, dress shirts, belts, cuff links and footwear. In the mens segment the focus is on Shalwar kameez with names like Rici Melion, Ahmed Zubair, Ahsan Khan showing casing their work. A significant appeal for the men is the customized tailoring.
Jewellery section is also decked out to fulfill women’s needs for all the accessories. The designer available in jewelry category are Midas, Hamna Amir, Aura Jewles and many more.
Fashion Central Multi-brand Store serves the dire need of fashion seekers by housing an array of 50 + top designers. The list includes Ahmed Zubair, Cresna, Grandeur, Sikka, Ahsan Khan, Abeer Jawaid, Le-Reve, Natasha Yaqub, Fashion Exchange, Nayna, Rehan And Muzammil, Titch N Stitch, Uzma Sheraz, Waseem Noor, Zeeshan Bariwala, Khazina, Thread Line By Sajid, Ambreen Ali, Aura Jewles, Afsheen Naveed, Midas, Vasim Asgher, Cranbery, Aleena Rehan Khan, Fayon, Lubna Naveed, Afsheen Mehboob, Fatima Tauqeer, Faraz Abid Sheikhu, Myna, Black & White, Head Over Heals, Caprice, Rici Melion, Smyer By Sadia Waleed, Fariha Kiyani, Ohm, Embellish, Khizer Samim Durani, Amina/Giya, Asim, Ayesha, Farheen, Ayesha, Fiaz Mayo, Zoonia Abdullah, Zubia Motiwalla, Afsra, Anayas, Wrz Couture and Zofaitis. Enjoy your hassle free shopping experience at Fashion Central multi-brand store purpose-built facility spread over an area of 3,300 square feet.
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FASHION AND LIFESTYLE ACCESSORIES TRUNK SHOW IN DELHI
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Delhi's Exclusive Fashion and Lifestyle Accessories Trunk show - My Best friend and Me organized by Curator & Stylist Dipali Bhasin and Event Expert Anubhav Bhasin and promoted by lifestyle expert Sunayana Chibba celebrated the festive season at The Lalit. The event turned out to be an amazing experience for all the guests as it was an infusion of Western and Indian clothing along with the contemporary & classic home accessories by eminent and emerging design houses from all over India. It also turned out to be an wholesome entertainment for the entire family as it had food outlets to satiate the taste buds, play zone for the kids. According to Curator Dipali “In tune with the festivities, the Diwali Extravaganza Show has been especially curated as a fun filled event for the entire family-men women and kids. A dedicated kids fun zone,different food stalls to satiate the taste buds of everyone, foot Reflexology massage to pamper your soul, see your upcoming financial fortune with Bollywood Astrologer Nitin Manchanda, or just plain and simple indulge in a variety of mouthwatering snacks at The Lalit food truck -especially created by The Lalit hotel" Some of the guests spotted were Samantha Kocchar,Sunayana Chibba,Kajoli Sehgal, Malini Sehgal, Simran Singh, Pia Sawhney, Rita Bhasin, Anju Grover, Nidhi Goenka, Aarti Nagpal, Jai Madan?, Shalini Chauhan,Natasha, Kritika Jhanjhi, Sanjana Chopra, Sunayana Malhotra,Lavina Bhatia,Meenakshi Dutt,Kamini Singh and many more.
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STAR-STUDDED RED CARPET PREMIERE OF SPECTRE AT NUEPLEX KARACHI Omega and Collectibles with AMPM premiered Spectre 007 at Nueplex Karachi with star-studded red carpet. Hosting the glamorous red carpet was none other than the super model Fia Khan while red carpet models were Amna Baber, Sadaf Hamid andAbrar Khan dressed as the characters from Bond. Wardrobes were by Aamna Aqueel and Humayoun Alamgir whereas hair and make up was by N-Pro and N-Gents. String media was the official agency whereas BB Events & PR was the official Event and PR partner. Special thanks to Aamir Mazhar and Samra Muslim for their support. “We are proud to be partners with Omega and delighted to hold the Spectre 007 Premiere in Karachi. Omega has always been present in the watch retail of Pakistan that only reflects their commitment and trust in our market and consumers. This is the first ever-grand event of Omega with Collectibles and we look forward to many more such activities in the future, in the end I would say that we are just proud of being a part of the Omega Family� says Mr Rameez Sattar.
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GIORGIO ARMANI PRIVÉ FALL 2015 COUTURE In a week when the late Elsa Schiaparelli insinuated herself into haute couture's consciousness once more with a collection by the newest keeper of her flame, it seemed incongruous that Giorgio Armani would so deliberately evoke her memory with a show called Shocking, and an invitation, a set, and a first look radiant with her signature pink. So incongruous, in fact, that one went looking for some other rationale. And found it in another era when shocking pink was also a signature: punk! The models were rendered uniform by hair and makeup, just like at Chanel this morning. If the uniformity was intended to throw the focus onto the clothes, it also evoked a vision of Siouxsie Sioux in the first flush of her punk goddesshood, with the definite brow and the spiky barnet. As precise and shiny as the clothes were, they had a rawness with their tattered threads and shagginess. Armani explored an infinity of textures with his feathers, knots, and fringing. There were dresses that looked collaged from scraps of fabric. You'd never say that couture was DIY but, in the spirit of punk, there was something of that idea here. The color scheme, on the other hand, had the fin de siècle gloss of a butterfly's wing, with the sheen of sequins stained deep blues and purples, the sparkle of Swarovski crystals, and the shimmer of Lurex, anchored by black velvet trousers. Armani made little pretense toward daywear, even if the shoes were flat throughout. This was definitely a collection for the dark and decadent night
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MRKD ATELIER BY KHIZER NEW PRET COLLECTION 2015 MRKD Atelier a women clothing brand caters the fashion needs of fashion and grace seeking ladies out there. MRKD Atelier is the brain child of Khizer durrani and his wife Mahina Reki (architect-Nca). The Brand believes to prostate new projects, highlight new trends, bringing new clients (with different requirements), accepting new challenges every day, and yet to keep up creative process going. The fashion collection includes fine silhouettes with stylish cuts in frocks, gowns, shirts , plazos and drapers. The colors are extremely electrifying and eye catchy.
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BEAUTY AND HEALTH
Gorgeous Makeup Idea For Green Eyes
Green as an eye color is the most exotic color for an eye. Being one of the most beautiful colors is not the only advantage for this eye color. From this color to be a rare eye color another aspect of people with this eye color is that when it comes to make-up this color becomes the trickiest to deal with. So, today we will discuss the make-up for those who have green eye color.
The List Entails the Following Makeup Tips: 1. With green eyes the Smokey eye effect works the best. Colors like copper
bronze looks absolutely fabulous on these eyes. Hints of green eyeshadow on these eyes do not hurt; in fact they bring out the most of gorgeousness with people who have green eye color.
2. To highlight such a
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beautiful eye color is another tip. This can be done by intelligent application of black pencil / liner. The focus of such application is highlighting the green aspect of the eye and making the eye appear more beautiful. To bring about the best from the green eye color, the best tip is use pencil/liner on the outlines of the eye to pop out the green color and deliver the purpose of exquisiteness.
3. Play with color purple! If
two colors are brought best in their combination, they are green and purple. The application of purple color on eyes of people having green eye color brings about the actual sensation and beauty of the eye color. Hence making their eyes stand out and bring in the most of gorgeous prominence.
4. To make those green eyes
pop out, it is highly recommended to use a peach or a creamy blush on. Always, works the best!
5. NO SILVER. If you are playing with the make-up for
your green eyes do not go for silvers I repeat DONOT. Reason is it prevents the eye to become prominent since too much I the attention goes to the silver details. Since this is not the exact notion for a green eye, hence it doesn’t work!
6. When in application mode, try to put the red based
colors more in preference than the blue based. This is because the red notes bring more about the green eye than the blue counterparts.
7. That smoldering sexy look for the green eye? Well, Only Mascara and with its heavy and lashed application. It focuses on the green eyes and gives the cat like sexy glare!
8. Pinks and plums are
another blessing for the green eye in terms of make up So, there you girls / women with green eyes. Go enjoy the most of the beautiful feature nature has gifted (and specifically good genes). We hope you make the best out this piece of information. Happy Application!
BEAUTY AND HEALTH
CANVAS SHOES A STYLE AND COMFORT INCUBATOR While to some the idea of canvas shoes for women might sound really absurd. I mean come-on let’s look it that way, does a shoe as simple as that be of any attention? Canvas shoes just sound like a plain-Jane thing. But let’s today look into a context that might be just deeper than that!
1. Canvas is a material
which is constructed of hemp. This material is used in other products like tents, boards, sails and shoes. You might want to call a canvas shoe a sneaker. Well, that sounds a much fancier word than ‘Canvas’. The canvas shoe for women is constructed on a sole and upper body based on the canvas material. They are available in many colors.
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the canvas shoes for women is one thing and to search for the deeper context is another. The brighter side of these shoes for women is that they are based on shock absorption. Women tend to experience more shock experience than men hence the usage of such shoes prevents such conditions in women. Well. Who would have thought that?
3. Like people
come in all colors, so do the canvas shoes! These shoes are helpful if you want to carry out physical activities like exercise, jogging, aerobics etc.
4. The brighter side of the women’s canvas
shoes is that they are based on a lowmaintaining theory. Since they are cheaper, you don’t have to fret about keeping them in perfect condition like many other expensive shoes you purchase!
5. An interesting fact about the canvas
shoes for women is, they could be cleaned easily. You can just throw them in the washing machine and wash them. They come out as clean as a new shoe and become ready to be worn again.
6. The canvas shoes for women look fash-
ionable. If you imagine a life as fast moving as the life of an individual from 21st century, well you can certainly relate it to this shoe type for women. Life is on a run, and so is the need to purchase this wardrobe must have.
7. • The canvas shoes due to their unique structure
and design are feet-soothers. Yes, this is the term I will call. They are best for brisk walking. Hitch them up while you go for shopping and man, they turn the experience into a time saver, convenient, ease giver and comfortable experience. Yes, women can so relate!
So, canvas shoes for women are an ease giver. Secretly, it is every girls dream to sometimes drop the idea of fancy heels and jump to canvas shoes. This is because canvas shoes make them feel the true person from inside they are. No drama, just the idea of a regular plain-Jane who reaches the level of comfort she desires. And this is exactly the reason why the women want to wear such a piece. So, as you have had the insights about the women’s canvas shoes. We hope you have great time wearing them. Happy Wearing!
Remedies for Panic Attack Have you ever witness a person going through panic attack. Have you witnessed how painful of a process is panic attack? The victim goes through a sequel of trauma in time duration and the adverse of it hits him somewhere in the subconscious. The negativity of the event also transitions to the subconscious of those who are spectators. Does the situation of panic attack scare you? Or do you find the situation negatively strong, not to handle it? Well here’ the catch. Today we will be discussing some remedies that can be tried to prevent panic attack.
For those who do not understand what exactly a panic attack is? A panic attack is a condition of a person that is far adverse than plain fear and anxiety. There are evident physical symbols of panic attack for instance sweating and heavy heart racing. Panic attacks usually strike without actual reason, warning or in terns you might say a notification. It is well said to be prepared for unseen circumstances, especially in this case; one should be prepared beforehand.
Yoga Stress Management
Deep Breathing 1. Breathe in a paper bag, this technique is called hyperventilation, but those having troubles with breathing like asthma patients should avoid it. This is because this hyperventilation might at some point lead to oxygen deprivation to such people.
2.To begin with dealing the panic attack, the victim should
relax the shoulders and try to avoid any tension of muscles the person is observing.
3.Now try tightening one leg for a while maintaining the breathe and then relax it. This action should be repeated With both the legs.
4. Drink chamomile tea. Yes, this is a natural yet very
effective remedy for panic attack. The ingredient epiginine in chamomile as a supplement is a reason for anxiety reduction. It imparts the proper chemical balance to the victim and thus reduces the worsened condition.
5.Drinking of green tea with L-theanine is also a very effective remedy for reducing panic attacks.
6.Exercise or let’s say aerobic exercise is another effective way to wave off that panic attack.
7.Another most important treatment for panic attack
at hand is if the victim is standing they should sit down, if they are sitting they should lie down. The shifts in body position helps lower the anxiety rate in the body and brain.
8.Also another aspect to cover panic attack would be
water consumption. Yes, you heard me right the more you have it the better it becomes. In such circumstances taking a bath also helps. So, these are the ways by which a panic attack can be lowered. Next time you see an aversion from a normal state to panic attack. Treat the victim with generosity; from the piece of wisdom and knowledge we just shared!
GOSSIPS
Katy Perry Named Top-earning Woman In Music By Forbes The “bad blood” between Taylor Swift and Katy Perry may be about to get worse. Even though Swift has dominated the pop scene of late, Perry has bested her in a new list of top-earning women in music. Forbes magazine in its annual list said that Perry earned $135 million to be the highest-earning woman in music, well above Swift’s $80 million. But Perry’s dominance is partly a quirk of the calendar, as Forbes looked at pre-tax income for the year ending on June 1. Swift enjoyed massive success with her album “1989,” which in October last year scored the biggest US debut in more than a decade, but she did not begin her tour until May, weeks before the end of Forbes’ reporting period. The wealth magazine said Swift was on track to top the list next year as she was earning some $4 million in each city she performs, about twice the $2 million that Perry grossed on each stop of her year-and-a-half global tour that ended last month in Costa Rica. Perry and Swift have long hinted at animosity, with Swift’s song “Bad Blood” widely seen as addressed to her pop rival. Other young pop divas including Lady Gaga and Beyonce made the Forbes list, but the number three rank went to the veteran rock outfit Fleetwood Mac, which features Stevie Nicks. The magazine put Fleetwood Mac’s earnings at $59.5 million. The band has enjoyed overwhelming interest during an ongoing global tour, which marked the return of fellow singer Christine McVie, who left the band in 1998.
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ENDLESS WAYS TO WEAR AND ACCESSORIZE FLORALS
What better way to celebrate your femininity than by wearing a gorgeous floral dress? These light and lovely styles are just as appropriate for the workplace as they are for casual occasions or vacations. Floral dresses or floral sarongs require the right accessorizing for the most flattering looks. Don't make the mistake of going overboard if you wish to create the most fashionable outfit.
When choosing a floral sarong or dress covered with flowers, that pattern is the focal point of the outfit. It can easily stand alone. Therefore, don't try to compete with it or overwhelm it with other busy prints. Instead, choose complementary accessories that enhance it.
Belts are a good way to add interest to your outfit. When pairing one with a floral dress, choose a belt in a solid, complementary color. If your dress has red florals on it, select a red belt. Likewise, if your dress is full of white flowers, a matching white belt adds subtle flair. When they're in style, skinny belts are available just about anywhere. A plain leather or patent leather design is preferable to a snakeskin when wearing with florals.
What type of handbag best accessorizes your dress or floral sarong? As with the belt, solid options are smart. However, for the woman who really wants to go all out with the florals, a purse in a matching print can be very vacation-ready and over-the-top. Just be sure the florals are an exact match. Otherwise, your outfit may look like it was put together accidentally! Woven and straw handbags are other great choices to accompany your flowery, feminine look.
You have a huge array of selections when it comes to footwear. If it's spring or summer, simply select the sandals of your choice. Flat or high-heeled versions both work well. Your sandals can either be solid and plain or feature dainty details like small flowers or bows in complementary colors. If it's fall or winter, flats, pumps and slingbacks are smart selections.
Smaller jewelry pieces are better options than chunky items. Save the chunky jewelry for more subdued outfits. Floral sarongs and dresses call for daintier, less obtrusive pieces. Slim silver or gold chains, tiny earrings and skinny bracelets can all add some shine to your ensemble without taking away from your floral patterns.
Finally, wear florals that match the season. Pastel and light-colored flowers look best in warm weather, while darker florals fit into fall and winter best. This also goes for the accessories that you sport with your dress, including jewelry, handbags and shoes. Should you only wear florals that mimic real flowers? Orange, pink, red, blue and purple are all shades that can be found in nature; these hues look wonderful in florals. Brown and muddy-colored florals often look unattractive so it's best to steer clear from such unflattering shades and opt for brights instead.
MEN INTEREST
MEN’S FASHION MUST HAVES FOR WINTER Today’s agenda is the men’s trend winter fashion trends for this season. The trend entails the directions for the fashion savvy men out there. Yes you can make a go-go hit this season and make yourselves stand out than the rest of the less-groomed population. Here is what your catch is:
Velvet
The comeback of velvet trousers and jackets are a hit for the season. Try the velvet trend out and become a prominent style carrier.
Burgundy
Become a bit edgy, break the ties with normal colors and go for burgundy this season. Play with the high necks, jackets and even pants. Burgundy might sound like an adventure for you men but the right shades and correct choices to the garment will appear as an instant hit in men’s fashions.
Neo seventies
Yes dear men, the theme for this season is definitely the neo-seventies. This entails the details like flyaway collars the flares and the graphics of the 70’s but in a modernized format. So this will be big fashion scene for men’s fashion this season.
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Baggy Trouser
Yes, you heard us right! Baggy trousers are a go-go-hit for the season. Try these must have for men’s fashion this winters.
Oversized coats
Do you want to grasp that very very manly yet very very sexy appearance? Well, here is your catch, the double layered, padded cashmere coats. Yes a must have for the men’s fashion this season.
Shearling
Roll Neck
Wohooo! What a comeback of the nineties come back style. Definitely a must have for the season is the roll neck or you may say high neck for the season. They surely look super chic and yes all that hotness! Surely something to crave for in men’s fashion this season.
A must have ever green product to put in your wardrobe; you’re definitely making a call out to shearling. This is a must have men’s fashion piece for this season.
Brown
Brown is your best friend this season. Grab a lot of brown coats, jackets, pants scarves and what ever can you put your hands on to.
So dear men this is your guide to fashion this winter. We hope you admire the selection. After all a super elegant man needs to keeps his wardrobe profile elating his fashion persona high. This here is surely your best friend towards the selection of the season’s must haves in men’s fashion. Hope you have a good time flaunting your fashion treasure. Till then Happy Wearing!
MEN INTEREST
WHAT MAKES MEN ATTRACTIVE TO WOMEN Women are attracted to men for a number of reasons. Tastes vary on an individual-byindividual basis, but research shows that women in general, tend to prefer certain traits in men. The good news: Some of these traits are within your control. The bad news: Some of them are not. This is why there's whiskey.
1. Piercings, Tattoos, and Scars: According to the evolutionary "handi-cap" theory, men who are physically healthy and have good genes can afford to take part in risky behavior involving needles, ink and katana swords. Think of it as your body's way of showing off for prospective mates.
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2. Money, Money, Money... Money: A study by evolutionary psychologist David Buss found that women from 37 cultures around the world value high earning potential and good financial prospects in a partner. Even Zambia ladies love a sugar daddy.
3. A Deep Voice: Women value physical symmetry because it's a sign of good health and good genes for the screaming hordes of babies they plan to make with you. The deeper a man's voice, the more likely he is to be symmetrical. Just the way it is.
4. Height: Tall men make more money and have more babies. Short men try to conquer Europe.
5. A V-Shaped Torso (Hit the Gym): If you look like you row, swim, or moonlight as a superhero, women dig your body. If you're shaped like a Family Guy character, they do not.
6. Sense of Humor: Dr. Cindy M. Meston says that women like men who make them laugh. Men, she says, prefer women who laugh at their jokes.
7. Her Past (How You Remind Her of It): Women create a mental "love map" of their romantic life based on past experiences. It starts to form at age eight. This explains why you never had a chance with that little red-headed girl.
8. Smell: There is no single most-attractive scent, but studies show that women can smell symmetry, just like they can hear it. This is why you should not mask your natural scent with body spray, Mr. The Situation.
9. ConďŹ dence (Have It): Few women are attracted to wimpy guys and most women are not attracted to arrogant jerks. Real confidence is the ability to switch between bravado and humility without worrying about appearing vulnerable.
LUXURY LIVING
Five Little Houses Comprise a Single Home in Denmark
Have seen a house composed of five different buildings? Take a look at this! We got used to seeing a single house or two houses that are on one location. This is the common thing especially to sites with limited area. But there are some homes that have a larger space which allows them to add more volumes and areas to the house. Yes, you have seen homes that have large floor areas and lot areas but most of them would have one volume for the house while others have two and are connected with each other. It would be queer to see a lot area with five different homes facing one another, right? That is why this house we will feature today is unique in terms of design and style.
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A house designed by Jarmund/Vigsnæs Arkitekter is comprised of five separate buildings. Each one is a different part of the home and sits of a beautiful but windy summerhouse village located on the northern tip of Sjælland, Denmark. The house is divided into five separate houses that sure are unique, right? Unlike the usual house, this one has various parts located on a separate structure. There is a kitchen building, parents building, children’s building, guest building and utility building- isn’t that amazing? But that’s not all. The houses are laid out in a star shape so it can provide different outdoor spaces where shelter from the wind could always be found. The design of the house has its different ridge and cornice on the same height, while the width and length vary. These roofs have different angles that make a playful composition in relation to the surrounding houses. It has an inner courtyard which is clad with a darker stone on the floor and walls where heat is stored from the day throughout the evening. I know you are already curious on how the house looks like. Scroll down the page and check the images of the house below.
Location: Sjælland, Denmark Designer: Jarmund/Vigsnæs Arkitekter Style: Contemporary Number of Levels: One-storey
Unique feature:
Instead of one house, this is comprised of five different houses which includes the kitchen building, parents building, children’s building, guest building and utility building. The location of the house is surrounded with bushes and trees providing a refreshing view and aura around the homes. Aside from the central courtyard, kids can run around the green lawn and enjoy the outdoor beauty.
You can see here that the homes are arranged in a unique manner facing a courtyard. It has a contemporary design with wooden sidings. If I am not mistaken, they used corrugated steel for the exterior too. Also see here is how the house is sunken from the natural ground level.
The house has a beautiful yet simple exterior design. The floor level various in different areas since some are on the ground level, others are above the ground while still others are below the ground. Lighting is indeed one important aspect to bring more beauty to a home.
The center part where the houses face each other was turned into a courtyard with wooden flooring and a beautiful dining set with a shabby chic feel as it used a wooden table and painted metal chairs.
Every part of the house can be accessed through doors with wooden frames and glass. And you can see that its design is different from a usual house because it doesn’t have eaves for the roof.
All around the house, there are seating areas and balconies because of how they are designed forming a star with a void on the middle. The excess areas were turned into a porch or a balcony!
Skylights can be seen in the different buildings. This illuminates the home and adds warmth to into it. Seen here is the kitchen with white colors all over it. It has an oven too as well as a kitchen sink. Different items are stored on top of the shelf. Tracking lights are added above the shelves. This kitchen has storage spaces everywhere including on the walls where items can be placed on the shelf, hanged on a hook or on other containers. You can see that the kitchen building has direct access to the outdoor space with green lawn.
The dining area is just next the kitchen area. Notice that the interior used wood from the ceiling to the flooring. White paint is also used everywhere in the house as well. The house has vaulted ceiling to give the house a more spacious feel. Next to the dining area is a huge picture window which provides a good view of the outdoor area. The window’s ledge is decorated with- stones! That came as a surprise but it does compliment with the natural decors in the house including the yellow flowers in a vase. Soft wool is placed on the wooden bench to add a soft feel into it.
This is the bedroom of the house with a double-decker bed made from wood. It has soft white beddings too which made it look neat and beautiful. On the roof is a window that brings light to this bedroom. Notice that it used gray shades which is a good contrast to the rest of the space. And don’t forget about the ladder! It would be exciting to climb up whenever you want to sleep and rest!
Before the actual house was constructed, five little houses made from board were created to make a miniature of the house. This way, the designers were able to see and showcase how the house would look like. In this miniature, you can clearly see how skylights were designed to be part of the house as well as how they were arranged like a star. Wondering how the different areas of the house were distributed? You can see that in this floor plan of the five buildings. The central part has a pentagon shape. Each building can be accessed through doors with glass and wood combination Amazing, right? Who would think that a home could actually be comprised of different buildings? It actually looks like a school with different buildings inside the campus. But these homes face each other creating a courtyard in the middle. Isn’t it nice? This house is designed by Jarmund/VigsnÌs Arkitekter who did an amazing job because we can see that with how the house turned
out to be. The design of the exterior and interior are just simple but impressive. Aside from the design, what I like here is how they used wood and integrated natural materials into the house. Also, there are skylights that add more brightness and warmth to the home. Lovely, indeed! How about you, what can you say?
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HONEYMOON DESTINATIONS IN PAKISTAN
The wedding season is gearing up. And what could possibly be the most overwhelming notion for a newlywed? Yes HONEYMOON! It is a natural instinct in human to plan a romantic journey for them after the immense duration of the tiring wedding preparations and the ceremony itself. It is the main time of their life as a couple when they actually come to know each other. While, planning for this BIG thing people look into places and countries across the globe to spend the best of the best for the best days of their lives. But to put it out on the plate, why not look into Pakistan? Pakistan is beautiful beautiful country! With places to take one’s heart forever! This country is a heaven on heart with variety of scenic beauty one could only imagine.
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Oh, you don’t think this way? Well, let’s put some of the beauty out in open for you to see how your lovely days of life will turn even lovelier!
The Valleys of Kaghan & Naran Entitled to be the land of fairies, this place is heaven on earth. People who have a nag for fishing, hiking and trekking should definitely go visit this beauty! These valleys are utterly romantic places on the face of earth with their gorgeous beauties packed with magic. They connect to the extremely miraculous valleys of Noor and Lalazar and connect with the magnificent Lake Saif ul Malook. So, this honeymoon destination is a die to go for!
Chitral Located at the Kunar river of KPK is the chitral valley which stands as one of the breathe taking magical valleys of Pakistan. The main important parts of Chitral are shandoor and Kalash. This place is a paradise for tourists. It does not impart the effects of it scenic beauty only on the minds of the tourist but also these valleys carry a very ancient and informed culture which adds on as the retentive color for the tour! This is one amazing honeymoon destination for the newlyweds!
Neelum Valley Talk about beauty and not mentioning Neelum valley is injustice. These are the magical valleys of Kashmir. The most romantic spots on earth. The lush green mountains and hills blended with the beautiful neelum river flowing beside. This is a real catch for the couples who seek for love and romance!
Swat Valley
Who doesn’t know about this beauty? Swat is known for love, Swat is known for beauty, Swat is known for its orchids and flowers. It is famous for Malam Jabbba and for the famous Swat museum and also for Miandam & Madyan. It is dreamland for those who want to venture for the perfect honeymoon.
Gilgit, Hunza and Skardu Wohoo! Did I miss on this? My! Well, this is the perfect destination for all the couples out there. Nothing adds more than peace of mind and pleasure of eye. This place is the utter heaven on earth. Yes! Definitely this place stand for its eternal beauty hence making it the perfect eternal place for honeymoon destination.
Shogran Valley Have you ever imagined a life full of green meadows and eccentric beauty? A beauty one can’t trade of anywhere? Well, this is a place I’m talking about. This place here is the actual place for those lone amazingly romantic couples truly in love. This place here is amazing and is the truest form of nature’s love one could ever relate. So yes it’s a go go grab honeymoon destination.
Fairy Meadows and Nanga Parbat Mountains Last but not the least, this land here in Pakistan . An example of what heaven could be ! This is one of the highest places in Pakistan and it is meant to be for those who have a nag for adventure! So, there folks.
We have taken a round across the most romantic places in Pakistan which will serve as the best Honeymoon destinations for you. Hope you have the best honeymoon and the best bonding. Happy honeymooning!
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Show Unwavering Support For Each Other in a Rare Joint Interview In a rare joint interview, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie sat down with Tom Brokaw for NBC'sToday to talk about their new film, By the Sea. The movie premieres on Nov. 13, and in the run-up to the release, they've already spoken about working together on the project and even included their kids in a stunning spread for the November issue of Vogue. Their chat with Today included details about their working relationship as well but also touched on how they handled Angelina's medical procedures, including the preventative double mastectomy she had in 2013. Read some of the couple's quotes below. Brad on his role during the mastectomy surgery: "Support. Whatever's got to be done to keep the family together and keep the family together as long as possible is gonna be done. This was her charge, no question. It's a scary decision. There's many things that can go wrong and go many different directions." Brad on finding out about Angelina's medical scare: "I was out in France, and Angie called me and I got straight on a plane to return. Seeing my wife have to be her strongest and knowing that it's the scariest news is terribly moving. And not being there is a horrible feeling."
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Angelina on the public's reaction to her medical decisions:
Angelina on having Brad's support during her procedures:
"You never know what a reaction is — you have to just make the choices you make in life. I made the choices I made because I believed they were right for me."
"I knew through the surgeries that he was on my side and that this wasn't something where I was gonna feel less of a woman, because my husband wasn't gonna let that happen."
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Mahira Khan Says She Learnt A Lot From Shahrukh Khan Pakistani actress Mahira Khan is all set for her first steps in Bollywood and with no less than Shahrukh Khan, in Rahul Dholakia's Raees. The actress, who became a household name in India after her stint in Pakistani TV show Humsafar with actor Fawad Khan (who made an impressive Bollywood debut in Khoobsurat last year) talked about her foray in the Hindi film industry and her film back home - Ho Mann Jahaan. In an exclusive interview Mahira talked about her transition from the small screen to the big screen, Shah Rukh Khan, and more.Of her foray in Bollywood, Mahira said: "I don't know how people will take to me over there (Bollywood). But it was a very different experience. I went there like a sponge. I was just taking it all in. I didn't want to step in on anybody's toes. Because here, I'm very nosy. I'm in everybody's space and job. And everyone warned me not to do this there. So I just sat, listened to them. I tried to match Mr Khan. I couldn't, but I tried to make it better." Talking about her Raees costar, Mahira said: "I got to learn so much from Mr Shahrukh Khan, like actually got to learn from him. I realized this when I came back. I came back and I shot for a song in Ho Mann Jahaan and my director was like, 'What has happened to you'. He actually said that 'you've shed a layer. You've grown as an actor.' And I think it's because I moved out of my comfort zone. At that time you don't realise it because it's happening so fast. But when you come back you realise, 'Oh, I've learnt something'.
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Mahira however not only praised King Khan, but also her crew in India, which was like home away from home for her. She said, "The people were very kind and the crew was amazing. The crew was rooting for me. Even when I couldn't get a dialogue right or a dance step right I could see them encouraging me. It was really nice. That's what happened here (in Pakistan). I thought I'll miss it there."
"Sometimes I used to miss home, but that was the initial 10 days or so, when I was getting into character. After that they were all my people. Now that I'll go back again, I will be a lot more confident and happier. I know that I'm going back to these people," she said. Back home, Mahira is famous for her roles in TV shows like Humsafar, Shehr-e-Zaat and Neeyat. And while some find the transition from the small screen to the big screen different, for Mahira, it was only about acting. She said: "I don't find it different. There's a camera, there are people and there's a director, there's a script. So I don't find it any different. But yes, when I did Bin Roye (which I did while shooting for a drama) and then I did Asim Raza's (director) film - Ho Mann Jahaan - then I realized that there is a difference. And the difference is that it is larger than life."
My first ever performance was in a film - Bol. It was a very tiny role, but it was a film. Then I came into drama, which became very successful. What I like about the films compared to drama is that it's (films) not a neverending story. It's not repetitive. You are going to entertain for two hours, so you can't b repetitive. In drama, you are coming on screen every Friday, so you have to remind the audience what happened last Friday. So, that's the only difference. There is no other difference. For me, it's only acting," she added. And even though Mahira carved a niche for herself as Khirad of Humsafar, and Falak from Shehr-e-Zaat she wanted to switch her modus operandi and switch to film.
"I have invested two years of my life in Bin Roye, and solely because I had decided that I don't want to do drama. And this was right after my serial Shehr-e-Zaat, which I did after Humsafar and everyone told me that 'No one does this. What are you? You are just 2-3 serials old. Who does that?'. But the scripts that came sounded similar, even though some were amazing. But I thought that we are film ready. We are an industry, which is ready to get into films full throttle," said the actress. "And then Bin Roye ran into a few issues and difficulties. And I stayed with it for 2 years and I came out as a better actor, maybe. It taught me so much. I don't think I'll ever invest so much, emotionally in another character or film". Talking about her two films back home, she said, "From Bin Roye I went to Ho Mann
Jahaan. From Saba, who is complex, doesn't know anything, immature. She's brash and rash. She's complicated. She's passionate and obsessed. She is everything that Manizeh, from Ho Mann Jahaan, is not. Manizeh is knows her mind, she's mature. She a cool girl; she's the quintessential girl of today." "They were such different characters that I had trouble getting into Manizeh's shoes. Asim used to be like, 'What are you doing, why are you making your dialogues dramatic'. And I realized that I was still in drama mode. So I had to really break away from Saba to be more like Manizeh. And then from there I did another song for Bon Roye, where I was the confident girl like Manizeh. I was like, 'What's happening'. she added. Ho Mann Jahaan are scheduled to release this year, while Raees will hit the screens in 2016.
Explosive James Bond film 'Spectre' earns Guinness World Record
James Bond has always been known for doing things big. Now, a new stunt lands the film franchise in the record books thanks to one potent cocktail of a bomb. In addition to kisses, kills and cocktails, James Bond films are filled with another trademark feature: explosions. Now, an enormous fiery blast in the latest Bond film, "Spectre," has outdone them all. The big boom has claimed a Guinness World Record as the largest film stunt explosion ever. The explosion (see below) took 8,418 liters (2,224 gallons) of fuel and 33 kilograms (73 pounds) of explosives. The scene was filmed in Erfoud, Morocco, and takes place in the film right after Bond (Daniel Craig) and his love interest Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux) escape from a Spectre lair located in a meteorite crater. They watch the baddies' abode burst into fiery ruin from a safe distance away.
The award was given out Tuesday and belongs to Chris Corbould, who served as special effects and miniatureeffects supervisor on the film. He won an Oscar for his work on 2010's "Inception," and he's also special-effects supervisor for the upcoming "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." Craig, Seydoux and producer Barbara Broccoli accepted the honor in his behalf. Unless it's unseated, the film's designation will be included in the "Guinness World Records 2017" book, as the 2016 edition is already on sale. The previous Guinness record-holder for the largest film explosion category was 1994's "Blown Away" starring Jeff Bridges and Tommy Lee Jones. While you might not immediately think of films when you think of Guinness World Records (I tend to think of things like the most-pierced manand the largest playing card structure), the organization does have a history of giving nods to the silver screen. For example, it's designated 2011's "The Summer of Massacre" as having the highest body count in a slasher film and 2010's "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" as the most expensive film inspired by a video game. And it's given the award for most expensive movie poster to one of only four that exist for the 1927 Fritz Lang film "Metropolis." The poster was sold by the Reel Poster Gallery in London to a US collector for $690,000 (about £456,407, AU$979,140) in November 2005. "Spectre" debuted in the UK on October 26 and in the United States on November 6. It debuts in Australia on November 12. Its opening brought in $73 million (about £48 million, AU$104 million), second only to its predecessor, "Skyfall."
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HOME GARDENING TIPS BECOME YOUR BEST FRIEND' A healthy lifestyle is the dream of every house. Eating healthy means staying healthy in the common dictionary of domestic-language. This directly relates to the great concerns of our mom’s focusing on eating organic and staying fit. Well, they are certainly right! With this growing technological era, the lead time of productions have minimalized and have incorporated amounts of un- artificial assistance to our food cycle. This has resulted in an increase of chemicals in our diets, thus the rate of consumption on toxins has increased. To cut this through today we will give an insight on home gardening tips. Yes, folks this sure is a way that will give your organic instincts a better way out and yet keep your nag for healthy food!
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HOME GARDENING TIPS: 1. The first most wanted entity for home gardening is preparing the soil. Yes, you should first start off with the soil conditioning. Check whether the soil you have selected for gardening has the right PH and nutrients. For this take assistance from the ‘Testing –kit’ that is available at the agriculture centers. This kit is your savior. It selects the best of the soil or ensures the level of sustenance, so that you will know how to treat the not so perishable soil. 2. The plants/flowers / VEGETABLES you want to plant should be bedded in a group. This prevents the ‘walking’ on to them phenomena. Also, grouping brings a natural reduction to weeding and water waste. 3. So, for one of the best home gardening tips is to water the plants in the morning. This is because morning is the time of day when there is less wind interaction hence it leads to minimal evaporation. Also, during evening if you water your home made gardening babies, they keep damp overnight and hence become prone to fungal and bacterial infection. 4. Natural predators could become your best friends like; frogs, toads, lizards. You want to avoid the use of pesticides. Why not turning a relying hand towards your nature buddies? This surely is an essential home gardening tip.
5. If you are tired of mortals chomping on your plantation, well, here’s a catch ‘Netting’. Yes, net it! Till they grow. This will save the creatures from creeping and munching on your valuables. And this dear folks is an effective home gardening solution! 6. When planting roses, a sincere home gardening advice is to PRUNE them. Pruning helps preventing the black blotches and blights from formation. Prune them to the compliment of best roses ever! 7. If you have been growing tomatoes and the weather starts getting cold then the catch is to pull the plant and bring them to a warm place inside. Hang them up, they will ripen eventually. 8. If you have run short on space and want to grow garlics then grow them in containers. Yes, garlics take up very less space for growth. This way you will have that organic garlic at home that you always want for your regular desi cooking (or otherwise). So, folks these are the home gardening tips that will prove effective to you. Go venture the organic health by the growth of organic vegetables and organic plants. Keep yourself a beautiful sight and health. Happy Home Gardening!
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