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Dear Readers,
Dear Readers,
Dear Readers,
I want to wish all our readers a very happy new year. The current issue of HPF is about new beginnings and celebrations of the most significant phase of one’s life, marriage!! As they say, one goes through many transitions in life. Each has its own importance but marriage has the most impact on one’s life in a major way. So, people read through the issue and use the tips that we have shared with you. I hope you enjoy every little step that leads up to your marriage, and most definitely, the marriage itself. As the saying goes, “Love is an ideal thing, marriage is the real thing.” Going further, I am proud to announce that for the first time in Pakistan a magazine publication has merged itself with one of the biggest communication medium which is the “cellular network.” Are objective is continuous end user’s feedback on our content as well as an additional service to our advertisers entailing them to receive accurate response on their products. Although, currently on a test project basis, our aim is to amalgamate this feature exclusively with HPF on a regular basis, and hence be able to quantify our valued responses in form of a complete database for future. Yet another milestone achieved by HPF!! Enjoy!
Winters have always been a season of festivities for ages in our country, vibrant weddings, New Year celebrations, Basant and not to mention the lavish outdoor bonfires & scrumptious barbecues have made this season the most cherished season. Recently, Lahore witnessed three consecutive days of the spectacular Bridal Couture Week, including some of the most celebrated designers in our country. Ather Shehzad’s show set the ramp on fire, as Iman Ali added an X-factor to the ramp, and HSY stunned the audience with the beautiful Reema being a showstopper for an extravagant show. HPF was a proud sponsor of the Bridal Couture week, and I wish to give a shout out to all those who supported the event. No doubt, Pakistani weddings have immensely changed and progressed in terms of our occasions, rituals, customs & traditions. Brides are so much more confident, and hiring an event planner is a must-have to create the larger-than-life wedding. The Bridal market has become vast; every bride wants to be different and special. Hence, this issue of HPF is devoted to all those who are tying the knot this season, since we understand how crucial it is for you brides and grooms out there to make your wedding day the most memorable one in your life, HPF is glad to help. Cheers!
It’s never an easy task taking over the mantle of editor but like they say, what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger! Having toyed with ambitious dreams for my editorial debutant issue, I’m quite pleased to have reached almost all the goals I set out to achieve; the only possible collateral being our mental wellbeing. After countless swooshing deadlines, last minute change - arounds and late hours of the night sipping coffee and blankly staring into computer screens, we’re proud to introduce High Profiles Wedding issue! Cramped from start to end with all the things you’ll ever need to know about weddings, this issue is a resource whether you’re attending a wedding or getting married yourself. We have our fingers crossed so you won’t have to. Sit back and enjoy a special editorial feast, from us to you.
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Lahore: The first ever Bridal Couture Week of Pakistan was held in Lahore, recently. The event was a huge success bringing together the crème of Lahore. The event was a joint venture by Style 360 and J&S.
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Natalia & Shezi
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Saad & Maheen
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Fauzan & Sanna
Asim Buksh with a friend
Sidra & Fahad
Muzaffar Ali & Sultana Siddiqui
Natasha, Umer Satti, Jalal, Umer Qamar with a guest
Mr & Mrs Kasim Kasuri
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KARACHI : PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week was produced by Frieha Altaf of Catwalk Productions. The event was a huge success as it was attened by many international buyers and covered by a lot of foreign press.
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Aaminah Haq
Hadiqa Kiani
Frieha Altaf
Maheen Khan & Nomi Ansari
Aasma Mumtaz
Yousuf Bashir
Humayun Saeed & Amina Sheikh
Nabila & Tapu Javeri
Karachi: L’Oréal Professionnel Pakistan proudly presented their first book release, “Nabila Changes” - a literary and visual celebration of 25 years of the iconic, Nabila’s journey within the Pakistani fashion and entertainment industry at Nabila’s Studio, the Commune. Attended and supported by a diverse selection of Pakistan’s most influential personalities from the realms of fashion, entertainment, media, music and business.
Anoushey Ashraf, Adnan Pardesy & Ayesha Omar
Imran Aslam & Musharaf Hai
Zair Maqsood
Nabila and Wasim Akram
Amir Zaki
Amean J
Tanya Shafi, Safinaz Munir & her family
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Tariq Amin & Nabila
Adnan Siddiqi
Ayaan Ayan Ali
Tapu Javeri
Faakhir Mehmood
Karachi: The highly anticipated Lux Style Awards 2010 were held in, Karachi. A multitude of celebrities, models, designers and television anchors attended the event. The event was a somber affair due to the disastrous floods in Pakistan. The event was organized by Catwalk Productions. Sana & Safinaz
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Saqib Malik & Maria Wasti.
Nirma & Sharmeela Farooqi
Nadia Hussain
Humayoon Saeed
Amir Adnan & Huma
Fareshteh Aslam
Faiza Ansari
Sayed Noor
Amean J & Nomi Ansari
Deepak Parwani & Jamie
Feeha Jamsheed
Shani & Guddu
Laila
Aamna Taseer
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lahore : Bushra Aftab introduced Fine Diamond jewelry and Kundan Polki to Lahore. The event was organized by Savvy PR and Events, bringing together the who’s who, of the happening city of, Lahore.
Mr Aftab, Junaid & Waqas
Natty & Nilofer Shahid
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Mehr & Ruby
Mehdi & Rachel
Izza, friend & Sara Shahid
Zara Hayat
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Amna Taseer
Bushra Aftab & Amir Mazhar
Waleed & Mahreen
LAHORE : River Stone recently launched its flagship store. The shop offers a wide range of trendy clothes for the young generation. The event was organized by Bilal Mukhtar.
Saad with friends
Hani with a friend
Gouhar Piracha & Fauzan Sohail
Ifran with a friend
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Arlington, VA: Nomi Ansari represented Pakistan at the annual Fashion Fights Poverty gala held at Artisphere in Rosslyn, VA . The event included DC’s A-list guests, including Ebong Eka and Paul Wharton of Real Housewives of D.C., Kate Michael (former Miss DC) and many others. The event was Sponsored by Saima and Mahfuz Ahmed, Pakistani Fashion PR and community liaision, Sofia HD.Photography: Naureen Bokhari of www. thesaturdaypost.com.
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Sofia HD, Elaine A. Mensah with Nomi Ansari
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Sarwat Hafiz, Naureen Bokhari & Nazia Imtiaz Hussain
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MD Castrol; Liaqat Ali
Castrol Brand Manager; Fahmina Butt
Marketing Head; Hasan Zobairi
Wasim Akram
Natasha Hussain with Adnan Malik
Lahore: Castrol celebrated their partnership with the ICC and the Cricket World Cup 2011 with an exciting evening of live music, world dance, cricketing personalities including Wasim Akram and the Pakistan Women’s Cricket team along with a showcase of the World Cup 2011 trophy! The event was arranged by Shakeel Jaffer of RMC with PR by Lotus.
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Attiya, Hamid, Haroun & Zakir
Ali Azmat
RJ Sumayrah with Saad Kureshi
Omran Shafique
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Lahore: ‘The Furniture Gallery’, launched by Amina Saeed is a furniture store based on the concept of Cuts & Curves. The store is located in Mall of Lahore. The launch of the store was organized by Bilal Mukhtar Events & PR.
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LAHORE : The launch of the Red Bull Music Academy [RBMA] Radio syndication on a local radio station – FM 91. The event was organized at the pool side of Sukh Chan Wellness Club and attended by enthusiasts of music.
Hammad Azeem
Ali Azmat
Sheryar Hyatt
Guest, Haroon & Fariha
Ahmed Ali Butt with a guest
Farhad Humayun
Saad Kureshi & Minal
DJ Shahrukh
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Fahad Rana, Pakistani Ambassdor Atiya Mahmood, HRH Crown Prince Hassan Talal
Royal Jordinan army commander greeting HRH Prince Rashid
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Princess Rahma, HRH Princess Sarwat Bin Al Hassan
Jordan: HRH Prince Rashid bin Hassan from Royal Jordanian Polo club invited Warid Polo team in a fund rasier polo match for the flood victims of Pakistan. The Event was honoured by Crown Prince Hassan bin Talal , HRH Princess Sarveth, HRH Princess Rahma, HRH Prince Hashim and HRH Prince Abbas. Guests included a large number of diplomats and the Pakistani and Jordanian elite community. The Logistics and PR was coordinated by Fahad Rana.
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lahorev: Nuzhat & Fauzia launched their flagship store of Turquoise in Lahore, recently. The shop is a breath of fresh air for ladies who are starved of options for ready to wear clothes.
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Adept in bridal couture clothing, formal and evening wear, Hussayn’s designs celebrate tradition and intricacy meshed with modern sensibilities. Inspired by an eclectic mix of east and west, where tradition is a cornerstone in his designing especially for bridal couture. His experimental, at times, edgy work with accessorizing and silhouettes, pose him as a strong contender for contemporary fashion. That is why his design philosophy is extremely diverse, where his collections are a mix of eastern and western inspirations. Tilted towards eastern couture, Fahad works with a wide spectrum, he wants to design, to fit in all budget graphs. His attention to detail and eye for styling got him noticed and after a few years of hard work, Fahad is now safely amongst the list of those young designers who not only have a lot of potential but also a lot of promise for the future of our industry.
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Hoorain
Depicting the queen of hoors (girls of paradise), ‘Hoorain by Saima Yousaf’ has breathed a new life into the couture arena by reaching out to women looking for that extra touch of class, with a certain fantastical fancy. Focusing more on opulently embellished evening wear designed specially for the woman willing to deck herself out in all that glitters, ‘Hoorain’ focuses on styles that depict intricate crystal, sequins and mirror work, on embroidered fabrics needle-worked to perfection. A pret line is also available under the label of ‘Just Hoorain’ and consists of kurtis and tops for those young enough and daring enough to pull them off. Saima has just introduced a new line ‘Cute n Funky’ for girls six to sixteen years of age. All in all, Hoorain is a fashion statement to those interested in sliding away from typical fashion norms ready to try something different yet embedded within traditional sensibilities.
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Lajwanti Lajwanti primarily started as haut-ecouture, high-end bridal fashion house producing masterpiece bridal, formal and party wears on customer’s demands. At present, Lajwanti has added on to Prêt-aporter ready to wear line both for men and women and has set a small weaving unit to weave silk in the old traditional way. Lajwanti was formally launched in March 1999 with a sales outlet in Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore and started dealing with made-to-order bridal and party wear dresses. Due to its high quality intricate designs and exclusive finishing, Lajwanti met with resounding success from the very start.
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Mehdi
The recent years have seen Pakistan’s fashion industry being swept up by a dramatic wave of progress. One name that has made the country proud on a consistent basis is that of ace fashion designer Mehdi. At a relatively young age, this maestro has accomplished what many in the industry spend a lifetime working for. With a strong presence all across the globe, Mehdi has established a brand that is synonymous with creativity, quality and excellence. Excelling in both eastern and western wear, the brand’s strength is tied to the designer’s unique vision. Mehdi turns dreams into a stunning reality with his bridal couture collection. Intricate craftsmanship meets innovative design to bring forth an explosion of colour, style and tradition. There can be no better celebration of the most important day of your life than donning a Mehdi bridal. 33
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Men’s Store is the oldest and one of the leading groups in Pakistan’s retail market, with various brands and products covering a wide span of items from the world’s most coveted brands. In 1994, the visionary Asim Buksh (CEO, Buksh Group) took the initiative to import international designer wear and accessories for men and women. Men’s Store was launched in Lahore as a high-end fashion store and has now grown to three outlets, with Islamabad (1996) and Karachi (2001) added to the chain with the plans to expand further within the next five years. Men’s Store provides only the best, from high-end, Ermenegildo Zegna and Armani suits for men, to the latest in shoes, handbags and accessories for today’s most avid fashionistas. It is the sole official distributor of the brands they hold Nationwide and provides complete range of designer garments and accessories.
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Muzaffar Ali
Muzaffar Ali is an Indian filmmaker, a fashion designer, a poet, an artist, a music-lover, a revivalist and a social worker. He inherited this passion from his mother, which later found expression in his films, Umrao Jaan, Anjuman and Zoonie. Clothes became characters, emotions, season’s occasions and festivals. He learnt couture design from Mary Mc Fadden who was designing the costumes for his film Zoonie in Kashmir. And clothes today have come to mean much more to him. They change lives, heal the body and enrich the soul. He has a studio in New Delhi where he stocks his designs.
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Nargis Hafeez
Nargis Hafeez by Nabeela Adeel is a label known for traditional fashion. A flash of contrasting colour, a twist of drapery or a new cut in the silhouette, there’s always a unique sartorial element that sets this label apart. Operating for a decade from a design studio in Karachi, the brand Nargis Hafeez is known and appreciated for couture pieces that revive ancient crafts like kaamdani and gaara, placing them on contemporary, wearable silhouettes. These silhouettes find way into bridals, trousseau wear and eveningwear designed for twenty-first century women who are confident and successful, much like the enterprising young designer herself. She exports regularly to stockists in New York, London, Delhi, Hong Kong and Bangkok, where she also exhibits. The label Nargis Hafeez recently launched a ready to wear line and will soon be available in fashion capitals nationwide.
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Nilofer Shahid
Her name is synonymous with magnificent attires and accessories designed with ingenious mastery. Whether it’s in her Khalil Gibran collection or her sartorial interpretations of the Rubbaiyats of Omer Khayyam, her Central Asian line or grand Mughal recreations, Nilofer Shahid’s inner self comes to life when her models walk down a runway, carrying not just the creation, but the symbiosis between the present and the past. The regality of Nilofer Shahid’s haute couture is a celebration of her own personal voyage which essentialises the existence of a soul, in each outfit. Nilofer Shahid, ambassadress of her country’s traditions has the distinction of being exhibited at world renowned venues, from the Louvre in Paris to Royal Albert Hall in UK, from Prague to Zurich, from Hollywood to the Middle East and from India to Central Asia. 37
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Nomi Ansari emerged on the scene in 2001 and in under a decade, the Nomi Ansari brand has become one of the most soughtafter labels in Pakistan. His clothes are fun and funky, and at the same time have a distinctly ethnic touch that appeals to tastes from across the spectrum. It is an appeal that he has consistently maintained. Today, his highly inventive colour combinations and detailed craftsmanship with intricate embellishments have become his signature style. In 2006, Nomi Ansari launched his prêt line, DNA, which shared the core traits of his hallmark brilliance but made it accessible to a much wider audience. DNA embodies a multitude of different styles, catering to people of diverse aesthetics and fashion sensibilities with equal ease. Nomi Ansari’s collections are available in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Dubai, Chicago, and Singapore. 38
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Referred to as the ‘New King of Couture’ by Harpars Bazaar, HSY is more than a label, it’s a lifestyle. Established in 2000, HSY is already one of the biggest names in fashion in the region. HSY is a name synonymous with elegance, glamour and luxury for over a decade. Hassan’s brainchild, HSY, is predominantly a bridal house specializing in couture best known for combining contemporary silhouettes with traditional techniques of old. This synthesis, gives it a definitive edge and enhances its appeal to an ever increasing clientele world-wide, that has an appreciation for the grandeur and extravagance of a regal past but expect innovation and creativity. The distinctive Pakistani and Middle East inspired designs peppered with western influences at HSY, augmented by refined cutting and judicious color choices represent such an option that it is no wonder that HSY collections have taken the world by storm. 39
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Asifa & Nabeel ‘Asifa and Nabeel’ posses extraordinary creative skills and a chic outlook of fashion. Together the two Pakistani fashion designers have conquered many areas of fashion. Work of these two designers stands out because of the variety of fabrics used to make stylish outfits, inline with the taste of the fashion concious women. Their design philosophy involves the use of vibrant and subtle hues in a perfect synthesis, harmonizing with an idiosyncratic taste. They design saris, bridal wear, formal, semi-formal and western wear. They employ extensive usage of wasli, karachob, zardozi and silk and giving a perfect finish to the clothing. Pakistani fashion designers duo Asifa and Nabeel have a creative eye and taste for dressing up people to suit the requirments of different occasions. 40
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Amna Ajmal
Talking about Pakistan’s fashion industry reminds us of our young and talented designers who are working hard to come up with new and exciting trends. One such name is Amna Ajmal. A young, enterprising and extremely talented woman who launched her brand in September 2007 and then introduced her prêt line in 2010. Amna has done 2 fashion shows which were a huge success and her latest show was featured by Bridal Coture week in which she displayed her bridal collection, which consisted of traditional bridal wear with an exquisite play of colours and different cuts. Her designs are attracting a lot of people who have an eye for fashion and for all those who are looking for something traditional yet stylish for their big days. 41
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Ali Xeeshan Ali Xeeshan is a graduate from Pakistan school of Fashion Design, and holds an honors degree in couture collection. He designs both for men and women. In couture collection, Ali particularly focuses on the formal and bridal wears. He has also diversified into diffusion Prêt a porter line. Besides that, he also designs a complete range of accessories. The inspiration behind the designing philosophy of Ali Xeeshan is drawn from the dust of horses’ hooves, swordsmen and archers marching across the field, Honor and the stature of royalty, the woman of tradition etc. Other than the brilliant & influential motives, another purpose behind his designing beliefs is to reflect Pakistan as a colourful state. His signature style can be found in his use of unusual colour shades and high-end luxurious fabrics, merged with unconventional embellishment techniques in both traditional and contemporary cuts.
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Shazia Bridal Gallery
Shazia Bridal Gallery started in 2008 with an ambition to prove today’s women in formal and casual, day to day wear. Shazia is well known for her bridal collection. She aims to bring an evolution in women’s fashion world, vowing an individuality to the demands of all choices, packed with an insatiable desire to revolutionize and stimulate the senses of modern Asian woman and solitary style in their imprinted glamorized world. The dress line is the combination of Asian ingenuity. They exhibit a fascinating and unique combination of fabrics, shades, embroideries in resham, beadwork and semi precious stone work. All these pieces are the specifications from classical to contemporary ornamented layout, catering to an important list of clientele of all ages. Shazia Bridal Gallery is a multinational brand worn by women in media, and other walks of life.
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Sehar Ali The brand Sehar Ali has been established for more than a decade now. An informal start in couture back in 1999 brought back an unprecedented amount of positive feedback for the designer and there has been no looking back since then. What started as a passion for creating, with a difference, has now culminated into a fulfllegded design house. The label is known for its magnificent contemporary designs which never fall far from our heritage. The design house currently specializes in couture as well as a semi - formal pret line currently available at the store. The Sehar Ali collection has a unique style which fosters ancient handicrafts and our heritage. The designs cater to all those women of today with a global mindset yet the coy sensibilities of our yesteryears. 44
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Shahfaq Habib
Shafaq Habib is a symbol of fusion, of timeless eastern and western Jewellery. For Shafaq history is the latest fashion, she makes ancient trendy, and old latest. Shafaq has managed to combine all this to create a line that captures eastren heritage while incorporating western designs. She started her endeavour over thirty years ago in New York, USA. She designed for prestigious Lord and Taylor’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue, New York, with her name boldly written. She has held exhibitions in all important metropolitan centers of USA, London, Middle East and Delhi. After she moved to Pakistan, her jewellery has swept Pakistan off its feet. She blends ever so delicately the eastern exotic energy - the cosmic dance - with pearls and gemstones acquired from all over the world. She is one female who has literally revolutionized the jewellery industry in Pakistan. 45
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Ather Shahzad Ather Shahzad is professionally a single entity shared by two men who have become the media and fashion industry’s most famous names. They are reputed as two of the trendiest lensmen in the fashion industry, today. They are favoured by celebrities and models for their breathtaking photography and, more recently, make up techniques to transform the fair-to-middling, into unforgettable faces. Athar and Shehzad could not have been better rewarded for gliding smoothly out of the ‘others’ shadows than winning the Lux Style Awards two years in a row. It has been nearly 15 years now that the duo from Sheikhupura took up professional photography. Self-taught and inexperienced, their work instantly appealed to the fashion industry, struggling for recognition. They have shot every known face of our country and many international artists.
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Stripes, florals, abstract and graphic prints, prints of cats, birds, dogs (Miu Miu), strawberries (Tao), dinosaurs (Giles) just to name a few. Nearly everything goes when it comes to prints. This goes for leggings and pants too. How do we wear these? • Pair printed pants with a minimalistic tunic or blouse. • Do not use too many accessories with them. • Let the pants be the center of the outfit. • Pair them up with classic items like blazers.
This winter, a Himalayan- inspired look will set the trend for your closet. Sheer overlays, patchwork plaid ponchos, and wraps were seen in most of the fall collections, Diane Von Furstenberg, Stella McCartney & Ferragamo to name a few. It’s time to flaunt those wraps and knitted ponchos and cardis! I’m sure you already have them in your closet, but how about a few more?
Hot reds, bright yellows and golds are going to be top priority for your wardrobe, this season. Make an impression with a bang, dare to experiment! If too much colour freaks you out, try to add tiny pieces to your look, a clutch, belt or even bright neon leggings could do it for you. One option is a mod-inspired monochromatic look (like at Pucci). For the truly bold, wear a pair with either a pattern (like at Moschino) or graphic print (like at Balenciaga). The unexpected pop of colour is perfectly refreshing. Metallic golds and silvers are a very sexy option to bedazzle your wardrobe for this party season! 53
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Checklist
Following are the items a bride to be must pack with her, in an overnight bag to take. A lot of time and energy is spent coordinating and arranging a wedding and more often than not, girls forget the most important element to take with them on their wedding day; the overnight bag. We at HPF point out what you should not forget to put in your bag‌..
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. . . e b o t e d i r B Bushra Aftab does magic with her hands, she is a creative designer with a good artistic sense. She recently launched a vast range of precious stones, molded in a variety of designs and jewellery in intricate patterns, giving it an exotic appeal. Now she helps you decide what kind of a bride you’d want to be‌
A treat for the eyes and soul An unforgettable bridal; exquisitely designed, this set does not take the attention away from the bride, Instead, it enhances the beauty and adds to the occasion for the perfect bride feeling.
Chic, yet classic For the contemporary brides of today and tomorrow, the best thing about opting for a set like this is the wearablity aspect. While it perfectly compliments the wedding occasion, this set can be adorned again for multiple events.
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Jodha, from Jodha Akbar This is for the traditional bride; two Kundan Polki sets worn with each other, this bride asserts her presence in a subtle, yet bold manner. The thing with opting for a set like this is that you never really own it, you only take care of it for the next generations.
Ladies and Gentlemen, we all know just exactly what a diamond means to any female! Sure, men have decent looking bands to put on, but nothing compares to that ‘Bling’ that we women, just can’t do without… if you’ve got it, flaunt it.
Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without one. Old Chinese Quotation
A diamond takes people’s eyes off your wrinkles! Sonja Henie (American Actress)
Big girls need big diamonds. Elizabeth Taylor (Actress)
I never worry about diets. The only ‘carrots’ that interest me are the number of ‘carats’ in a diamond! Mae West (American Actress)
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the GM for Damas is actively running the multi brand outlet. Taimoor is a graduate from the University of McGill, in Canada. Besides managing Damas, he loves to fly planes and enjoys activities that stimulate his brain. Like most young girls my age, apart from the excitement of getting married, the anticipation of owning my own jewellery is another charm attached to marriage. The first name that came to my mind when I thought of buying
my wedding jewellery was ‘Damas.’ Thus, through a common friend I got an appointment with Taimoor to help me decide what jewellery I should buy, and why I should buy it? As I entered Damas, I found Taimoor Choudhry waiting for me at the entrance. An authority on jewellery as expected, he started showing me the various brands and ranges of jewellery in the shop. He also educated me on what I will need as small gifts to give to
TIPS BY TAIMOOR He recommends that a bride should first decide her jewellery and then choose her dress. You can have clothes made accordingly, it’s easier. A lot of people bring their designers here and they see the set and build the dress around it. If you wear a big neckpiece that you want all the attention on, then don’t wear big earrings. He advices that on your Barat, you should be traditional and on your Valima, you can be as modern as you want. Coming to Damas is not like coming in to buy just one piece of jewellery, it’s the whole wedding that you need to keep in mind. There are all sorts of price ranges. Some people have expensive taste, while others may like just about anything. The company / brand attaches the price, so it’s very fair.
certain people and my in-laws, which is part of our marriage traditions and something I was unaware of. I didn’t know about the Rasams. He guided me on what to give who, and why. Then, we went on to the bridal section. First, he showed me what most people wear on their Barat. This varied, from heavy polki sets to heavy diamond sets and then to more stylish sets, depending on the taste of the customers. If someone likes something and wants slight changes, he sketches for them, to
help them visualise. Next, came the more modern, wedding jewellery such as the brand ‘Legacy’. He could tell from the smile on my face that I liked it, so we sat there, to have a cup of tea. This jewellery was for the modern day women, women who like spending money, wisely. Once we sat down, he asked me a few questions. This, he explained, was a way for him to do a background check on his clients. This makes it easier for him to access what they would like, if
they like traditional stuff or will only diamonds, be their choice. He said it takes him about 15-20 minutes to figure out the client’s taste. I decided what I wanted to wear on my engagement and he enlightened me on plenty of other uses of that particular set. He told me how I could wear this set on other occasions. After a long talk, he suggested that I come over with my designer and then choose, the MOST important jewellery that I will ever own! He
explained how it is easier to have a dress made according to your SET, rather than choosing a dress first and then being left with limited options, for your jewellery.
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While shoes and bags may not make the woman, they certainly have a strong effect on her self-confidence – which ironically does make the woman. Most females have a fetish for shoes and bags, in general. Just imagine what goes on in their head when they have to pick out, what to wear on their Big Day!? Even though brands like Fendi and Coco Chanel have amazing things to offer, a Pakistani bride can’t pull them off with her extremely colourful ‘lehnga’. So, here are a few ideas on how to get your bling on, without letting go of your fetish.
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a gentleman looks.So unless you’re over 6’ 2”, avoid a single-buttoned suit. Two buttons It conveys height, slims the waist, and fits perfectly within the realm of fashion and classicism. Three buttons Conveys a greater sense of height than a two button suit, but are harder to pull off. Three buttoned suits have also been seen amongst the tailored wares of Tom Ford and Ralph Lauren’s Purple Label. The Shoulder British rolled shoulder: • Has the padding extend over the shoulder and roll down into the sleeve • Designed to make the shoulders seem broader and the arms better built. Vents • Choose a suit with two side vents • This rule does not apply if you are buying a dinner suit • A suit jacket with side vents is always preferential due to the perfect silhouette it can provide. Choosing a suit may very well be the most important factor when it comes to building a man’s wardrobe. A suit is the definitive male uniform in the modern world. So make sure that you know what you want!
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Collars & cuffs The choice of accessories, in men’s segment is limited. Put on a tie and a nice pair of cufflinks and you’re good to go. The only problem with that is that today, men are experimenting with their appearance, more than ever before. So, we decided to give those men options to create their desired look…
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TiME to get married! Everyone loves dressing up in Gucci and Prada. Sure, they’re expensive but once you put them on, the world just seems like a better place… Money well spent! However, branded items are not the most common thing you’ll find in Pakistan. Keeping this in mind, Buksh group launched ‘MEN’S STORE’, spread across Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad with international brands like Armani, Boss & Gucci, under its umbrella. Men’s Store now has exclusive representation of 14 international brands in Pakistan like Fendi, Ermenegildo Zegna, Paciotti, Brioni, Jimmy Choo & Chloe. So there are plenty of options to choose from.
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R The timeless wedding ring. R A killer haircut with a shiny shave (perfume and aftershave helps). R A two button lightweight cool wool suit, preferably in a dark colour (darker suits always portray a more formal ensemble). R A well fitted plain shirt not too dark; a colour which brings out the complexion in you (make sure it’s a classic collar with French cuffs). R Black shoes if your suit is black, navy blue or grey (your shoes should be simple, you are not going to a club or a fashion show). R A wrist watch (at this occasion, there is no limit to the amount of bling you have on your wrist, as long as your watch is in proportion to your wrist.) R Ornamental cufflinks, semiprecious stones , silver and gold cufflinks won’t hurt. R If possible, the groom should try to match his tie and pocket square with at least one colour of the brides clothing (the wedding pictures come out fantastic and timeless. It shows the groom has taken the time out to match his clothes with the bride). R Chrome finished belt. Please avoid dull finishes, they are considered casual. R Make sure your socks match your suit colour!!! R Brand new underwear!! R Seven to nine fantastic shirts in vibrant colours and three to four pants for post wedding dinners. R Clearly define your wedding budget. Clearly define who is going to pay for what and how much, and then stick to it. R Accommodations for any of the groom’s attendants who have to travel from out-of-town. R Honeymoon transportation (to airport, etc.). R The perfectly planned complete honeymoon (this cannot be stressed enough. Make your wife feel you’re always on top of your game and you always know what you’re doing next). R A maulvi, clergy member or priest who can dispense a legal marriage license. Make sure you have his fee. R A wedding gift for the bride. R An endearing smile for all. R A big bag of luck for post marriage mistakes.
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What was the last thing that you bought? Thai and Japanese ingredients.
Your dream vacation? A cabin in the mountains.
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HSY If you were a season, what would you be and why? Summer! Because I love summers.
Mehreen Syed One person whom you trust blindly? There are a few close people that I really trust and my Mother is above all of them. I trust her completely.
Rezz Ali Shah If you were a superhero, what would’ve been your super power? I would’ve been Superman, with the super power of flying to anyplace I want to. I would’ve traveled all around the world without a Visa (It’s so hard for Pakistanis to get a visa for any place nowadays).
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Amina Banday Who do you share your deepest, darkest secret with? The most closest person to you. My mother, my husband and my best friends.
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What was the craziest thing you ever did? Paragliding in Phuket.
Have you ever cheated in an exam? No. I’ve never felt the need to.
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Crib Sheet
Whine, complain, moan, grumble... You know you want to!!
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Having too much time on my hands. I get bored because I have too much time with nothing to do.
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How we are destroying the environment and the earth?! We are wasting energy and our resources and polluting our planet. The environment looks so bleak and grey.
I want to complain about the men in Pakistan. They stare and follow you around. It’s very uncomfortable and annoying.
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How does being friends with your spouse before marriage, affect the after marriage relationship? Knowing one prior to getting married may give a hint of what they will be like afterwards. But marriage is always a gamble. It’s a totally new ball-game. For us, living together and sharing every moment has strengthened our love and increased our understanding to a degree that no level of friendship could have. Who is more dominant between the both of you? It depends on the issue. There are things that annoy both of us and we both make an effort to avoid them. Sometimes I get my way and sometimes she does. The most common thing you fight over? The remote control. How important do you think ‘monogamy’ is in a relationship? It’s paramount. Three people in a marriage is a disaster, not a relationship. One old Hindi song that describes your relationship? None, as such.
To hear a “Yes, I will” from a woman, a man must propose with...? Sincerity, love, commitment and a great ring! Which is more enjoyable: the getting to know each other (we are friends) phase, the after engagement phase or life after marriage? We enjoyed each other’s company in every phase, but nothing compares to being married. It’s the best experience of our lives and we love every moment of it. How important is ‘public affection’, in a marriage? PDAs? There is some general care and affection that should exist between a couple, but anything beyond that; get a room. The one place you would want all newly weds to check out? Alton Towers, London! A theme park, a water park and a resort! What else do you need? One celebrity couple, national or international, that you as a couple idolise? No one in particular.
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Just Go With It
Director: Simon West Stars: Jason Statham, Ben Foster and Donald Sutherland
Director: Dennis Dugan Stars: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston and Brooklyn Decker In ‘Just go with it,’ a plastic surgeon, romanicing a much younger school teacher, enlists his loyal assistant to pretend to be his soon to be ex-wife, in order to cover up a careless lie. When more lies backfire, the assistant’s kids become involved and everyone heads off to a weekend in Hawaii, that will change all their lives.
Country Strong
Director: Shana Feste Stars: Garrett Hedlund, Gwyneth Paltrow and Leighton Meester Soon after a rising young singer/songwriter (Hedlund) gets involved with a fallen, emotionally unstable country star (Palthrow). The pair embark on a career resurrection tour helmed by her husband/manager (McGraw) and featuring a beauty-queenturned-singer (Meester). Between concerts, romantic entanglements and old demons threaten to derail them all.
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Take a ride through the life and memories of Barney Panofsky, a hard-drinking, cigarsmoking, foul mouthed 65-year old hockey fanatic and television producer, as he reflects on his life’s successes and (numerous) gaffes and failures as the final chapters of his own existence come sharply into focus.
Arthur Bishop is a high paid assassin who works primarily for the United States government. After he kills a young boy’s father, he does the unthinkable. He takes the boy on as his apprentice. A methodical hit-man takes an impulsive student deep into his world and a deadly partnership is born. But while in pursuit of their ultimate mark, deceptions threaten to surface and those hired to fix problems become problems themselves.
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Bora Bora Island
Under a one-hour flight from the island of Tahiti or Moorea, the island of Bora Bora, with a lagoon resembling an artist’s palette of blues and greens, is love at first sight! It is the center of the romantic universe, where luxury resorts and spas dot the island with over-water bungalows, thatchedroof villas, and fabled ambience.
SPOTTING AND TROTTING - PLACES TO SEE
BORA BORA NIGHTLIFE
• Club Med Bora Bo • Monta Restaura ra nt • Le Récife Discot & Lounge Bar hèque
Bora Bora Snorkel, Shark feeding & Lagoonarium
• Encounter the marine life at the Lagoonarium. • Hand feed sharks, rays, jackfish, turtles and parrot-fish. • Snorkel and be mesmerized by the colours of Bora Bora’s underwater world.
Bora Bora Circle Island Le Truck Tour
• Two-hour island tour of Bora Bora on board a minibus also known as ‘Le Truck’. • Visit several ancient temples, ‘Marae’. • Spectacular views from Matira Point.
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Aloe Café Bora Bora Burger Chez Ben’s La Villa Mahana La Matira Beach Restaurant
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LOCATION: In the South Pacific | TEMPERATURE: About 79 degrees (F) year around, both the air temperature and the water temperature. LANGUAGE:Tahitian | AIRLINES: Air Tahiti Flights | GETTING THERE: Citizens of European Union countries do not need a visa for stays of up to three months; citizens of other countries should consult the French Consulate. Want to read about your favourite destination? SMS TRAVEL and the destination name to 0312 449 2323
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Beijing, the heart of China, is always the first choice of travelers who are willing to know the time-honoured and developed city of China. It has been the political, economic and cultural center of China, for over 800 years from the Yuan Dynasty. The numerous royal buildings with long history endow Beijing with incomparable charm, not only the ‘Nation’s Best’ but also the ‘World’s Best’. On the other hand, as the host city of the 2008 Olympic Games, this oriental ancient city presented her best fashion fascination to the world. Spotting and trotting - places to see Forbidden City • King Parkview Hotel, Beijing The magnificent Forbidden City is the largest and the best-preserved imperial palace complex in the world. It has 9,999 rooms with just a single room short of the number that ancient Chinese believe represents, ‘Divine Perfection’ and surrounded by a moat six meters deep and a ten-meter high wall. For five centuries, this palace functioned as the administrative center of the country. Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China is one of the ‘Eight Wonders of the World’ and is enlisted in the World Heritage Directory. This immense wall was built to keep out invaders as well as to retain the inhabitants. It spans five provinces from Shanhaiguan Pass, in the east to Jiayuguan Pass in the west, looking like a gigantic dragon across deserts, grasslands and mountains.
• The Jade Garden Hotel, Beijing • Holiday Inn Central Plaza, Beijing
The Summer Palace in Beijing is an outstanding expression of the creative art of Chinese landscape garden design, incorporating the works of mankind and nature in a harmonious whole.
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Where to Eat
• Donglaishun Muslim Restaurant • Nanlaishun Restaurant • Xilaishun Restaurant • Xinjiang Restaurant • Qingzhen Meishi Restaurant
Hotels
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Sports and activities, in and around Shadow Puppet Shows: Shadow puppet or Piying, is a drama originated in ancient China’s West Han Dynasty with a history of more than 2000 years. In China, shadow puppet is also populated with the names of goat skin drama, donkey skin drama, shadow drama and etc. Ski Resorts In the cold winter, long distance travel opportunities are rare. Ski resorts in Beijing’s surrounding areas are the best places to entertain and relax yourself. Theater Best places to enjoy China’s performance arts, including drama are Beijing People’s Art Theater, China National Theater, China National Grand Opera House or the Grand Theater, Chang’an Theater etc. • Beijing Opera • Beijing Concert Hall • Hugo Club • JJ Bar • VICS
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a Petřínskározhlednon Petřín Hill, which An observation tower resembles the Eiffel Tower.
HOTELS
The new 5* King’s Court Hotel Hotel The 5* Riverside ist hym The 5* Alc Grand Hotel and Spa Palais The 5* Hotel Le Prague The 5* Aria Hotel
Tip: Remember if you find a special deal for a 3 star or 4 star hotel and it claims to be a luxury hotel, check TripAdvisor.com before booking if you don’t want to spoil your romantic break, as hotels might be rated as a 3 star but in fact you will
be sleeping backpackerstyle! There are over twenty 5-star hotels in Prague. Prices for 5 star hotels in Prague range from 200 EUR up to 500 EUR for a standard double room.
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND PRAGUE
Prague has sports and activities for all types of people. From quad biking to hot air balloon flights, and from bobsleigh rides to swimming pools and health spas, there are entertainment options for everyone.
PRAGUE NIGHTLIFE
Lavka Bar & Club é Duplex Club & Caf sic Club Bombay Bar & Mu
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Lucerna Music Bar Cafe RadostFX Club &
ABOUT
LOCATED: In the centre of Europe
TEMPERATURE
The average temperature in June / July is 30C (86F). In December/January it is -5C (23F)
TIME ZONE
Central European time zone - GMT+1, in summer GMT+2 LANGUAGE: Czech Language AIRLINES: Czech Airlines
GETTING THERE
Being a Pakistani you will need a Schengen Visit Visa.
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JUST MARRIED?? food
Wanna show your husband that you’re not only gorgeous, but can also cook like a restaurant chef? Zeeba Omar shows you how…
German potato salad with vinegrette dressing
DON’T GET FOOLED BY THE SIMPLICITY OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS DISH. FETTUCCINE PASTA FLAVOURED WITH SHRIMPS AND HERBED BUTTER IS AT ITS BEST WHEN SERVED WITH SHAVINGS OF PARMESAN CHEESE.
INGREDIENTS SERVES 4
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SHRIMP FETTUCCINE TOSSED IN HERBED BUTTER
4 potatoes 4 slices mortadella slices 1 tbsp flour 2 tbsp sugar ½ cup water ¼ cup white vinegar ½ cup chopped green onions ½ cup sweet corn 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar salt and pepper to taste
INGREDIENTS SERVES 6-8
METHOD
• Boil the potatoes until done but still firm. Chop into thick squares. • If required, peel of skin otherwise leave it on. • In a frying pan, stir fry mortadella slices that have been cut thinly. • Once done, remove and in the same pan add flour, sugar, water and balsamic vinegar. • Heat through till the dressing begins to thicken a little. • Then in a wide bowl put together the potatoes, mortadella, corn and warm dressing. • Add salt and fresh pepper to taste. • Sprinkle chopped green onions and serve hot or cold.
• 1 packet of fettuccine pasta • 1 1/2 lbs of uncooked shrimps, deveined and peeled • ½ cup parmesan cheese shavings • ½ cup butter • ¼ cup minced parsley • 2 tbsp chopped chives • 2 cloves garlic • 2 tbsp lemon juice • 2 tbsp chicken stock • ½ tsp salt • ½ tsp pepper
SOUR CREAM SWISS STEAKS THIS IS A DELECTABLE MAIN COURSE…VERY EASY TO MAKE AND YET A DISH THAT WILL FETCH THE COOK MUCH APPRECIATION! INGREDIENTS SERVES 8-10
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2 lbs chicken breasts 2 tbsp flour 1 tsp salt ½ tsp freshly ground pepper ½ tsp paprika 1/2 tsp dry mustard ¼ cup vegetable oil 3 tsp butter 1 medium onion chopped 1 clove garlic chopped ¾ cup water 3 tbsp soya sauce 3 tbsp brown sugar ¾ cup sour cream
METHOD
METHOD
• Boil the pasta and put aside. • In a frying pan, sauté the chopped garlic cloves in butter till they turn pink. • Add the prawns to the same butter with all the juices. Add the stock, parsley, chives, salt, pepper and lemon juice. • Toss together the pasta, shrimps and herbed butter. • Serve the dish with shavings of parmesan cheese.
• Separate the chicken breasts, dust with flour and pound with a mallet till ¼” thick. • Sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika and dry mustard. • Heat oil and butter, add the steaks, cook on both sides. Remove from the pan. • Add the onion, garlic, soya sauce, water, brown sugar and cream. • Transfer the steaks and this sauce to an oven proof dish, cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes at 180 degrees.
BAKED APPLE BUTTER SCOTCH PUDDING
HERES A WARM DESSERT FOR THE CHILLY WINTERS….ITS A REAL COMFORT FOOD WHICH YOU CAN ENJOY EITHER WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY OR JUST BY YOURSELF!
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INGREDIENTS
METHOD
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• In a saucepan combine 1 cup brown sugar, cornflour and ¼ cup butter. • Stir in water and cook over low heat until the syrup has thickened a little. • Pour this in an oven proof dish. • In another bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, 2/3 cup brown sugar. • Blend in ¼ cup milk. • Stir in the apples and 2/3 cup brown sugar. • Pour the apple batter over the syrup. • Bake at 180 degrees for 30 minutes. • Serve hot with either vanilla custard or a dollop of fresh cream.
1 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp cornflour ¼ cup butter 1 cup water 1 1/3 cup sifted flour 2 ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 2/3 cup brown sugar ¼ cup butter ½ cup milk 2 ½ cup sliced cooking apples 1/3 cup brown sugar
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Food
9/10 Desserts
8/10
Ambiance
8/10
Service
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he newest addition to Lahore’s culinary arsenal seems to up the ante a bit with great food, service & some good old fashioned lounging. High Profile conducted their own review (read: raid) on Luciano’s at Ammar Belal and we found ourselves wanting more by the end of what seemed like quite an experience. Located on the bustling commercial avenue of Mahmood Kasuri Road, Luciano’s at Ammar Belal awes with not just its culinary offerings but a sensory environment that can’t help but put one’s mind at ease. Draped in accents of white and orange the restaurant, which is located on the first floor of the Ammar Belal store, takes its name from the infamous Charles ‘Lucky’ Luciano and is the second branch of a good dining chain in the making. Although the Italian name might throw you, the sumptuous Mediterranean cuisine its menu offers wont. Mouth watering ensembles on the menu include (and are in no way limited to) the Spinach Salad, which comes deceptively disguised with spicy skewered prawns and the Chicken Tarragon (a simple enough dish that seems to have escaped being mastered by most local establishments). If you feel
your appetite. Prepared as medium or medium-well, the meat virtually melts in your mouth as a burst of flavor invigorates the taste buds. It’s interesting to note that Luciano’s has been the first to introduce this densely marbled variation of beef which parallels the satisfaction one might derive from its Kobe beef counterpart. If you’re big on dessert, we highly recommend either Chocolate Molten Cake or the Crème Brule, or both! As Saleh Sheikh (one of the partners in the Luciano chain) explains the concept, a pretty straightforward picture of passions combined, paints the mental canvas. Saleh explains that the process behind operating and growing the chain involves a meticulous hands-on approach that includes constantly taking in customer feedback while still offering their unique take to food. “We take critique and customer complaints quite seriously and are always involved in the process of bettering our standards”, Saleh says. Looking around at the overwhelming draped white interior he chuckles about the hardest thing being the maintenance of the establishment. The interior, done up by the gifted Hamza Tarar over at Casa Hamza, boasts white drapery dividing public and private spaces in a non-intrusive manner. Couple with a retractable roof and starlit ceiling, the vista’s that open up while one is seated inside seem to never get old. The private lounge concept is one which some establishments have tried in the past but to no avail. Luciano’s however, seems to be hitting the mark perfectly taking in a blend that exudes a chic ‘Miami-esque’ aura of decadence, playfulness and allure. Amalgamating the various offerings at Luciano’s, including visually and gastronomically, the restaurant is ideal for those who enjoy a good meal on a rainy day or if you’d like to have a private dinner with a friend before jetting off on your weekend routine. We’ve already booked our table for the first rainy day that Lahore gets blessed with next; we suggest you do the same. With ambitious plans, a receptive attitude towards service, a reasonably priced menu and the guidance/consultation of BBC Celebrity Chef Conrad Gallagher, the chain’s latest addition seems to be making the right kind of waves in Lahore.
like splurging a bit, the Bresaola Carpaccio Salad with thinly sliced air-dried beef couple with a mouth-watering Wagyu gourmet burger will definitely do right by
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environment
Some Hope in Hell By Nuzhat saadia siddiqi, Publication manager, WWF - pakistan
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At WWF, our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment, and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.
ejected by the devastating floods, the world’s indifference to the Pakistani people’s plight, the spiraling political fiascoes, the increasing violence and the chaos all around, a friend recently called me up and after a long rant about how we are going nowhere fast, she called this place a hell. I was shocked. But not nearly enough. Why? Because I am an eternal optimist. I try and seek positivity in everything. However, at that moment, I couldn’t bring myself to contradict her. I hung up. Got online. And with a new friend, Soufia Siddiqi (having the same last name helped us breeze through the awkward beginnings of a new second hand friendship!) we started the People’s Disaster Management (TPDMA) initiative, with focus on disaster management policies, working as a pressure group for the Government in the long run and being an able group of individuals who want to help Pakistan get back on her feet. I couldn’t just sit around and do nothing, because that’s all we have done so far, and look at the mess it has got us in to. I told my mother and my brother. They gave me their blessing. I emailed my uncle in England, and he responded immediately. Other family members also contacted me. My phupo also called me up. Then, I got support from my colleagues at WWF – Pakistan, especially my boss Hammad Naqi Khan and my colleague Zabreen Hasan. With all of this generous and quick support, I knew I was on the right track. After initial planning and setting up a
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website for, TPDMA, I started working with my friend to identify an area that was least served by the aid that has been coming in. Our research directed us to Tangi area of Charsadda. So, my friend and I went to Islamabad and Charsadda with colleagues and a team of relief and aid workers working under the banner of ‘Pakistan Youth Alliance’ to assess the damage, the environmental impact of the floods and the condition the women and children are in, specifically. Now before anyone is alarmed, I must hasten to add that it was perfectly safe and hospitable. We were guided and escorted by army personnel and no untoward event happened.
Before the floods fade from everyone’s memory, here is a firsthand recollection of optimism in the face of disaster from an activitst. The people of the village were dignified and respectful, and accepted the aid in a uniform and respectable manner. There was a proper system in place to disperse the aid: heads of 150 families of the village were listed with their NIC numbers and were provided relief goods after they made a proper queue and showing their original NICs. In exceptional cases, where the male heads of the family were hurt or unable to make it to the secure area, women were given the aid for their family. Pakistan is a beautiful country and most of her people have a beautiful spirit. While the for-
eign media brands each and every one of us as barbaric savages who want to impose a bloody version of Islam on all, there are people who just want to pray, eat, be good to their neighbours and friends and work. That’s it. That’s all they want. Not every Pakhtun is a terrorist, not every Balochi is a separatist, not every Punjabi is a land-grabbing opportunist, and not every Sindhi is a needless agitator. Good and bad elements are everywhere - and they are separated in extraordinary times like these. While we can all pray and work towards restoring Pakistan, we can perhaps take comfort in the fact that perhaps these floods are not Allah’s ‘azaab’. They are a test of our fortitude and faith. They are a test of our resilience. And they are an opportunity for us to shrug off our differences, our myopia and our cynicism to aim for hope, and make change happen. Perhaps this is the time to start anew. As I write these lines, I am already getting ready to go to Alipur in Southern Punjab with Soufia. We ran a bit late to catch the 9PM Daewoo to Multan, and will now be leaving at 12AM. I have packed a life jacket (borrowed from the wonderful Pakistan Wetland’s Programme; thank you, Col. Wasim!) because I do not know how to swim. However, even the fear of deep water hasn’t crushed my spirit just yet. True to our character, I know Soufia and I will talk our way into exhaustion and then fall asleep on the bus with our plans of action in our hands. We will then step off that bus with a clearer objective in mind to lend our help in the field. We will come back with our insights and share them with Aftab, Junaid, Faizan, and Ali: all the friends who have volunteered their time, their resolve and their unlimited support to us. Things may be slow in the beginning, but as was proven by our trip to Charsadda, the phase for rebuilding and rehabilitation is going to run parallel to the relief efforts. We must not generalize. We must carry on. And we must carry on. As far as this being ‘hell’ is concerned, well I finally have an answer for my friend: what power would hell EVER have if we have hope for something better, and the heart to achieve it too? Allah has set the way out of every misery, every problem and every trial. We just have to take the first step. WWF – Pakistan efforts for relief for partner communities can be looked into on http://www.wwfpak.org. WWF – Pakistan can be found on Facebook: http://www.facebook. com/ WWFPak. People’s Disaster Management can be found on www.tpdma.org
Contribute towards efforts of protecting our environment. We’ll share with you a tip every week on how we can help our surroundings. SMS WWF to 0312 449 2323
astrology
Re-stored
zodiac signs
Thanks to a wobble in the earth’s axis, the astrological positions calculated some 2,000 years ago, no longer apply. Ancient Babylonians had 13 constellations, but only wanted 12, so they threw out the snake holder, Ophiuchus. Today Ophiuchus is re-introduced. If you look to your horoscope for a preview of your day, look again: you’re probably following somebody else’s supposed fate. According to the Minnesota Planetarium Society the real sign of the Zodiac should be as follows. Take a gulp and realise your personality just may take a turn!
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June
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Taurus
Aries
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Ophiuchus: Nov 29 to Dec 17
June
New
Gemini
Dates
Cancer
: Jan
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16
Capricorn
Zodiac
21
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Leo : ug A
Aug
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Editor’s Picks OF THE QUATER
From the latest trends to the savviest gadgets and from the yummiest eatables to the most luscious indulgences, we bring you our recommendation for this quarter…
Propaganda Pakistan Propaganda Thailand in collaboration with Architects Inc is now in Pakistan, bringing the whole amazing funky product range, to you. Propaganda Pakistan is the place to go if you want to find something unique, to gift to someone special. For further details, visit: http://www.propagandaonline.pk
ORANGES
You may have not known but oranges can be helpful for you and your home. Some benefits include: • Orange peels are useful for exfoliating facial scrubs. • Orange zest can flavour your cooking recipes. • Orange peels can be used to keep cats, ants and slugs away from your garden. • Orange peels can kindle your house fire. • Orange peels is a deodorizer. • Rubbing fresh orange peel can repel mosquitoes. From everything you read above, you can surely see the several health benefits that oranges contain. This is why they are so amazing and delicious. Enjoy the oranges and don’t allow any to go inside the trash bin.
X-PARK
If one was to describe X Park, the simplest explanation would be that X Park is an amusement park, a family entertainment center, the likes of which have never been seen before in the bright city of Lahore. The rides and entertainment activities at X Park have been developed to provide extreme and fun excitement, in a clean and wholesome family environment, for visitors of all ages.
BANGS This season brings lots of new trends to try out. For one, bold bangs are definitely in style. More and more women will be sporting thick, straight, blunt bangs. However, the side swept look emains a popular, modern style, too.
INSOMNIA KITCHEN ‘No more hungry nights!’ Insomnia Kitchen is the first of its kind for those who are nocturnal by choice or by compulsion! IK offers wonderfully fresh, healthy, and palatable meals and drinks throughout the night till the early hours of the morning. IK offers all hunger solutions at a single phone call. Be it the revelries of a festive season, casual pyjama parties, or an all night exam preparation, figuring out what to eat and where to get it from is no more an issue! Tel: 042 35760005 Cell: 0323 5760005 BlackBerry Pin: 23EED1C4
Adventure Travel Pakistan Living in Pakistan, we all know that February brings with it, the best weather for outdoor activities. ‘Adventure Travel Pakistan’ is a Tour operating company based in Lahore, Pakistan. It has given us bored Lahoris something exciting to add to our lives. With its latest ‘ATP Khanpur Lake Expedition 11th-13th’ Feb’11’ coming up, we suggest that you log on to http://www.adventuretravelpakistan.com and make sure you’re booked for the next adventure!