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on Di aries: Jahang ir
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ision: V 's r e n g i The Des and Bano Arjum
Chairperson/Publishing Editor: Rameeza Majid Nizami Editor The Nation: Salim Bokhari Editor-at-Large: Amal Khan Managing Editor: Maryam Mahmood Creative Editor: Nur Zehra Qadri Sub Editor: Rana Faizan Hussain Digital Editor: Minahil Batool Sherazi Contributing Editor (Karachi): Farah Vayani Features Editor: Tajwar Chaudhry Editorial Assitant: Mahnoor Masood Creative Head: Faiz-ur-Rehman Creative Team: Talat Mahfooz, Faisal Fazal, Zeeshan Arif, Shoaib Qadir Photographer: M. Basharat Irshad GM Marketing: Bilal Mahmood For Advertising: Kherzan Zaidi - 0321 8976730, Ata-ur-Rehman - 0332 2427473, Khalid Sheikh - 0345 5130728
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Afshan
Fashion Forward! Sarah Raza & Aamir
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Salma & Anum
Amna Monnoo
Salma opened up Fashion Boulevard Lahore to promote the upcoming fashion designers of Lahore. The PR was done by Aamir Mazhar.
Saadya & Saima
Mariam Khohar
Saadia Javed, Rukhsana & Afshan
Faizan & Maryam
Risham
Seyham
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Hamza Anwaar
Xille & Afshan
Areesha
Neelma & Madiha Ibrar
Iqra
Alizeh
Bushra
Usman & Rabia
Huda
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Nadia, Saira, Zara & Hira
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Sadia Tariq
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Fauzia Kashif & Fauzia Nadeem
Neha Maneka
Saira & Ahmad
Sharoze & Murrad
Imran & Shandana
Mariam Mazari
Rubina & Amira
Fatima
Sara Khawaja
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Farhad Humayun
Levi’s Live Returns! Zoya Uzair & Anzish
Rabya Butt & Munib Nawaz
Emma Bell & Zara Zaman Khan
Sophiya Khan & Rehmat Ajmal
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Ali Rehman & Farwa Kazmi
Levi’s Live Round 2 kicked off with an evening of spontaneous music at Riot Studios in Lahore.
Yasser, Rubab Ali & friend
Tajwar Chaudhry
Ahmed Ali Butt
weekend | around town
Seyham
Mir Zia Mahmood & Sahar Amin with friends
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Group Photo
Neha Rajpoot
Uzair Jaswal
Zainab Raza
Areesha
Sumayrah Khan
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#Mohabatnama
Bilal Mukhtar presented Mohabatnama by HSY in California, USA. The event decor was done by We Do Design.
Ali & Zuniria
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Osna & Ali
Ammara & Bilal
Ammar & Sara
Rasikh & Nadia
Rubina, HSY & friends
Khalid Suleman & Bilal Mukhtar
Sofia & Ayesha
weekend | around town
Ramina
It’s a Sparty!
Meraki Beauty & Wellness celebrated the spirit of independence in a day of fun and frolic in Lahore.
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Sophia & Rubia Moghees
Risham
Aleena Shahid
Maha Hassan
Kherzan Zaidi
Fatima, Saba & Amna
Hadiyya
Mariam Khokhar
Neha Manika
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Mayda Malik
Rubina
Amna
Sophia
Bushra
Saba
Zainab Malik
Dr Ushna
Rubia Moghees
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Fatima
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Hina Farid
Tiya
Sparkle & Shine!
Allure by MHT showcased their latest jewellery collection in Karachi.
Mehreen Tabani
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Hina Khan
Mahnoor
Minhal
Nasra
Sumbul
Sana
Kanwal
Rida
weekend | around town
Marium
Bold & Beautiful!
Shamsha Hashwani exhibited their latest collection ‘Orchidaceae’ in Clifton, Karachi.
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Uzma & Asma
Bushra Malik
Asma
Uzma
Fiza Iman
Shahrina & Shamsha Hashwani
Iman
Shamsha Hashwani
Shahrina Hashwani
weekend | around town
Frieha Altaf
The Future is Green! Mayra Siddiqui & Farah
Moin Khan
Ayesha Omar
Shaniera Wasim & Shahryar with team Byco
Natasha Baig
Salman Ahmed & Maiya
Lubna Lakhani
Warda Saleem
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Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited launched their Green campaign at a special tree plantation ceremony held at the Urban Forest Park in Karachi. The PR was done Catalyst.
weekend | around town
Raja Mughal & Wahab Shah
Dance, Dance, Dance! ‘Kathak’ dancer Alaina Roy performed first solo show at the T2F cafe in Karachi. The PR was done by Catalyst.
Alaina Roy & Ayesha Omar
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Mulghalar Hassan
Mahyra Roy & Farah Husain
Arjumand Rahim
Angeline Malik
Rami Roy, Alaina Roy, Mahyra Roy & Kavin Roy
Frieha Altaf & Nazia Ejaz
Fariha Ali Azmat
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ARJUMAND BANO @arjumandbano_official
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Arjumand Bano’s new collection features contemporary cuts, contrasting colours and a medley of fun yet harmonious prints boasting refined embellishments. Majolica blues are seamlessly paired with linear patterns and Barocco prints, and silk cummerbunds accentuate the figure to set you apart from the maddening crowd. A vibrant palette that pairs feminine florals with hints of athleisure inspired details is perfect for taking you from day to night with panache.
THE NER’s DESIGN VISIO
Porcelain Dreams
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Muse: Manal Saleem Hair and Makeup: Afshan Shaukat Styled by: Mehek Saeed Photography: Saad Azher
Sahib-e-Jamal
The act of dressing oneself is inadvertently an effort to tell a story about your own self; who you are, where you come from & who you want to be. Through lush fabrics, quality craftsmanship & stunning prints Afsaneh helps you tell these stories about yourself. Afsaneh’s debut unstitched collection, Sahib-eJamal features beautiful Mughalai bootis, Kashmiri paisleys, lotus flowers and artisanal embroideries. The color palette is autummer (autumn-summer) friendly - warm beiges with bright oranges, yellows and pinks, deep greens and navy; colors that traverse easily through the sensibility of both seasons. Through both the prêt and unstitched lines, Afsaneh strives to weave fabrics that resonate with your personal narrative.
Photographer: NFK Models: Kanika Dev Rachel Maria Bayros Fehmeen Ansari
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One stop shop for all things Pakistani!
Afsaneh, a new retail brand celebrating culture, tradition and ingenuity is set to launch on the 8th of September. A joint venture of couture giant Khadijah Shah and Rehan Bashir, Afsaneh is bound to make a great impression with such a prominent creative team behind it. Make sure to add this new kid on the block to your coveted list – Instagram @afsanehpakistan
aLYZEH gABOL 6th Sep
The wait is finally over as our favourite Polly & other Stories (a very popular website that curates local goods from Pakistani artisans) opens a new one of a kind concept store. Whether you’re looking for eclectic homewares, handmade local clothing or just a gift for a man, woman or child – you are guaranteed to find something within your budget here. They have scoured Pakistan – and the wider South Asian region – for unique handmade products that range from bohemian and traditional to urban and contemporary in style and are all sourced from independent craftspeople and small manufacturers. Rush to the store now to shop unique, handmade textiles, accessories, jewellery, toys, homewares, lifestyle products, gifts and art and read inspirational stories from Pakistan. Where: 225 Commercial Y Block, Street,10 Phase 3 DHA.
The renowned writer Khaled Hosseini of the best selling books “The Kite Runner” and “A Thousand Splendid Suns” is once again back to melt our hearts with his new book. To commemorate the second anniversary of the death of Alan Kurdish, the three year-old Syrian boy who drowned while attempting to reach Greece in 2015, the author has written “Sea Prayer”. This imagined letter is written in the form of a monologue, delivered by a Syrian father to the son lying asleep in his lap, on the eve of their sea crossing to Europe.
omar jamil 6th Sep
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Momin Mustehsan 5th Sep
zonia anwar 6th Sep
Karateka Nargis became the country’s first female karate player to win a medal at the Asiad. The 19-year-old, who hails from Hazara town in Quetta, has been the national karate champion for the past five years. What an empowering story!
Lahore’s first quality whole foods and craft market providing an exciting platform for fresh, local and quality cottage industry is back again! Don’t think twice and just get ready for a shopping spree! Afterall our health is our wealth! When: 9th September (4:00-10:00 Pm) Where: Lahore Grande Banquet Hall
With all the roles we juggle sometimes convenience is worth its weight in gold! So for your entire gift wrapping needs (including announcements boxes, invites, goodie bags and much more) look no further than The Knot by Sasha & Fatima. Check their instagram account @theknot_pk the next time you need that perfect package!
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Gift wrapping made easy! WASA...BAE?
by @thekitchenlhr
We’re always ready to indulge in sushi so it is with great excitement that we welcome Wasabi to Gulberg, Lahore. Go check out this latest addition to the eatery landscape on MM Alam. Where: MM. Alam Rd, 98(A) B-1 Gulberg III, Lahore
OPEN YOUR CHAKRA! QALBISH BY INQALAB A new spa has opened its doors in Lahore and they offer a variety of services including Ayurvedic Detoxification ! WHERE: Eden City, Phase 8, DHA Lahore.
Attention all book lovers, the wait is finally over! The Book Baazar will be taking place at Packages Mall and Liberty Books next week. Go check out your favourite books under one roof at affordable prices! Lahore Book Bazaar features more than 5000 books at prices as low as Rs.150. Shortlist your reading list already and be prepped to cancel all social plans in lieu of turning into book reading homebodies. When: 7th Sept to 9th Sept 2018 (3:00 Pm-12:00 Am) Where: Liberty Books, Packages Mall, 1st Floor
by @miyakopanasianofficial
A little birdie told us that Chanel is due to launch a makeup line for men very soon!
We recently stumbled upon this gem of a grocery store Tayyibs in Lahore. Whether you’re looking for delicious local goodies, healthy wholefood options, organic produce & meats or hard to source international edibles this one stop shop is the destination for you! Beautifully curated these clutter free aisles and soothing background music will leave you feeling like you’re on a European vacay! Delicious cheese by the Artisan Cheese company, the Thoughtful Kitchen’s nut butters and mylks, decadent truffle oil and desi health remedies all await you at 7 E-1 Shamshad Haider Rd, Gulberg 3 Lahore, Pakistan.
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A shopper’s delight!
The star product Boy de Chanel – a tinted foundation for a “your skin but better” look has SPF 25 and comes in 8 sheer hyaluronic and acid infused shades. Hello skincare combined with makeup! They have eyebrow pencils and moisturising lip balms. The line will launch in South Korea.
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The Beauty Edit
HERE COMESTHE SUN SPFs suitable for every occasion
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et’s talk about SPF—long gone are the days when you would only slather on sunscreen before diving into the pool or at the beach. If you apply the sun deterrent in the summer then good for you, but you need to use it daily regardless of what the weather is like. With the onset of global warming, wearing SPF every single day should be a part of your routine like washing your face is (we hope it is). But we’ll admit that when it comes to sunscreen, things can get downright confusing. There is a minimal SPF included in makeup products and skincare products so do you really need to wear a separate sunscreen product? That means buying an additional beauty product and with an increased market saturation, there is just too much to choose from. Well, we’re here to make it easier for you to choose your sunscreen because it is more important to apply a SPF than it is to wear makeup!
1 CLARINS UV PLUS ANTIPOLLUTION DAY SCREEN SPF 50 Nothing makes us skip SPF faster than the thick and white formula ones which are hard to massage onto your skin and leave you with a white cast. The Clarins formula is oil-free, absorbent and sits well underneath makeup or on its own too. That’s what we like in a sunscreen!
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This vegan, paraben free and artificial fragrance free sunscreen by Dermalogica will protect against prolonged skin damage from UV light and all the environmental nasties. It has a light weight formula that does not feel greasy on the skin and is waterresistant so it is great for any sporty activities you want to partake in!
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Every year it seems sun protection technology advances, bringing us products we did not think we needed and now cannot imagine our routines without. The Elizabeth Arden formula has SPF 50 to protect against UV rays and with its patent antioxidant blend it prevents pollution from irritating the skin. Isn’t that a great product for living in a hot and polluted country? It also has a slight shimmer leaving your skin with a healthy glow.
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ELIZABETH ARDEN PRESAGE CITY SMART SPF 50 HYDRATING SHIELD
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he #WeekendLoves campaign goes LIVE all over Lahore once again. This week we raided 9lines and these are some of the products that caught our fancy!
Too Busy Mug
PKR 900
Nishana Dhaz Dhaz Cushion Cover
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PKR 1450
Can’t Touch This Diary
PKR 550
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Tall Dark and Fictional Poster
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Pink Item Bomb Shirt
PKR 2280 Holy Chic Pouch
PKR 950
Thirsty Waterbottle
Saanu Ki Passport Cover
PKR 1400
Got Your Back Mini Backpack
PKR 2600
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PKR 1400
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Realisation no.
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If Bano was able to talk, this is what she would say to me. I am a mum, an economics teacher, Mahvish Ahmad a photographer and apparently something what they call a @mahvish.ahmad blogger. I am a Lahori Karachiite so I like my biryani with lassi. I believe life is short so one should experiment with new things with a vengeance. I am a sucker for Bollywood, travelling and anything that’s sweet. I love Sidharth Malhotra and if he ever offers, I am ready to run away with him. Currently exported to Switzerland with love.
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ntangled between a mess of crumbs on the floor, over-cooked rice on the stove, a shoe I could not find and the clock on the wall that said it’s time to go pick Minha up, I saw Bano sitting on the floor, with a clump of those crumbs stuck to her hands and a few in her mouth. There was a devilish smile on her lips, a cheeky twinkle in her eye. The mountain of frustration that was making me hyperventilate melted as her saw her cute little face shine even brighter in the light that peered through the window. Her pair of teeth sparkled as she grinned. In the quiet of the apartment that was
currently inhabited by just her an I, here’s what I heard her say:
“Hi, my name is Bano and I am not a grown up. I like to sit in in different corners of my home and scream rather than play peacefully in the nice play pen my parents have bought for me. I’d rather eat the kachra on the floor or the crumbs my sister drops while she has her meal than the yummy food my mama makes for me. I like to be very noisy in public and demand milk just when my mama desperately needs to go to the bathroom. You know…that’s just how I am. I’d rather bang my head in the wall or fall flat on my face than sit securely in my high chair and play with
blocks. I like to have more food on my bib than in my tummy when it’s eating time. I like to wake my mama up several times in the night just because I want a hug from her. I am 14 months old…but that’s just how I like my nights to be. If my mama decides to undergo the brave process of travelling with me to Pakistan, I give her such a hard time that she swears she will never repeat the heinous act again. Recently, I have developed an aversion to showering and an affinity for making a mess of my hair as soon as my mama makes a little ‘fawara’ pony on the top of my head. I like it messy, you know. I don’t like the stroller anymore. I like being
As I stood there, watching my little girl crawl towards me, hold my pants and stand up with their support, I said to myself that a few months ago, she wasn’t even able to sit. Today, she’s standing up. Tomorrow she, with her sister, is going to run far away, making her own life. I will be left with nothing but an empty nest. With perhaps a few albums that will take me down my memory lane. Ahome that’s tidy, a to-do-list very short. Just like Minha grew up in the blink of
an eye, she will too. I stood there, realizing that the chores can wait. There will always be chores…but will me baby be a baby forever? No, she won’t. And as I realized that, the tense muscles in my body eased.
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I am 14 months old…but that’s just how I like my nights to be. If my mama decides to undergo the brave process of travelling with me to Pakistan, I give her such a hard time that she swears she will never repeat the heinous act again. The mess became less visible, the dust seemed unimportant. I bent down, picked up my little nut, and we kissed and hugged till it was time to go pick my elder chatty parrot.
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wild and free…yes…even when I am on the roads. But mama,I am just a baby. Please let me be me. Before you and I know it, it will be time for me to go to school. Soon enough I will have to deal with the pressure of studying, maybe fitting in or sometimes not being good at things too. I will have to deal with the issues of life, with heartbreak maybe, with losing friends. I will pass sometimes, at times fail. You know the drill mama. I will have to go to university, perhaps live away from you, find a job and one day become a mama just like yourself. Juggling between my kids and my home and work, I will be so busy that you will wait for me to call. If we end up in different cities or countries, you will have to wait for months before you get to see me. Ask nano. And dadi. They know. So mama, enjoy me. For I will be a grown up soon and then you will have ample time to sleep or just be with baba. I know how you like to just be with baba. Then you can have your leisurely coffees in cafes and watch your favourite shows in peace. I will not be there to annoy you on your trips or scream for you in the background as you try to clean the house, frazzled and pressed for time. There will, for sure come a time mama, when you will have all the time but you will not have me. So, for now, let me be and don’t let me wear you down. For I will not be this tiny person for very long.”
Amo B is the picture of Summer in flowy palazzos that are reminiscent of sunshine and an on trend turban headband.
All white is elevated All white with an isinteresting elevated with an silhouette interesting and silhouette glamorous and blowout. Amna glamorous embodies blowout. the “boss lady” in this Studio S tartan outfit. We’re feeling Cher from ‘Clueless’ vibes.
Style Slayer @amnababer r e b a b a n am is a globe trotting supermodel and we
Amna Baber ortlessly throws on an absolutely love how she eff H to T chic outfit. us a few This week, Amna shares with of her favourite looks!
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PVC has been big in 2018 but the addition of a simple white button down takes this from costumey to very wearable.
Cutouts are bang on trend especially when paired with denim that is anything but basic
A lacy black crop top and leg elongating nude trousers are the perf t canvas for ec bold lip. a
Red and black is a classic combo but Amna keeps the look modern with fresh makeup
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