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weekend | around town
Asad Nazim & Khurram Jamil
#PHBCW2017
Pantene Hum Bridal Couture Week 2017 was held at Faletti’s Hotel in Lahore.
Saim Ali & Natty
Faizan Khalid & Maryam Khalid
Maheen Kardar & Ahmed Kardar
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Amna Babar & Shahbaz Taseer
Nina & Nickie
HSY
Maheen Taseer
Tajwar Chaudhry
Mahnoor Masood
weekend | around town
Asifa
Faizan Javed
Hina
MNR
Nabila
Tahira Syed
december 17, 2017 | 07
Anaum Hammad
Ali Xeeshan
Zoya Nasir
Khadija Shah
Hamza Bokhari
Sehyr Saigol
weekend | around town
Asif Rana
Mehak Saeed
Erum Khan
Chanda Waseem
Alee Hassan
Meenal
Juggan Kazim
Hajra Lal
Azeem Sani
Mishalle Hira
Shafaq Habib
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Zoe Viccaji
weekend | around town
Sameer & Xille
Shoes Ahoy!
ECS launched their new bridal collection ‘Step Into Elegance’ in Lahore.
Areej & Meenal
Sabahat & Sabina
Shahama & Osama
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Faizan & Maryam
Faraz Malik & Nadeem Sheikh
Nayab
Amber Liaqat
Bilal Mukhtar
Maham Amjad
weekend | around town
Sehyam Vahidy
Qurat Ulain
Fatima
Humaira Asghar
Rabia Faz
Maryam Hayat
Fatima Shaheen
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Maha, Mehrwush & Anna
Sana Zaib
Walia
Amna Monno
weekend | around town
Sana & Samah
Winter Essentials!
Dolce Vita Home organised The Winter Exhibit 2017 in Lahore in which more than fifty designers of clothing, jewellery and home interior participated.
Sana & Hira
Marwa Chughtai & Tajwar Chaudhry
Amna Monnoo & Anum Mudasar
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Amjad Bhatti & friend
Saniya & Aliyeh
Amira Shafiq
Humaira Asghar
Khuban Omer
Nilofer Shahid
weekend | around town
Anum Mudasar
Mahreen Ameen
Rahim Pardesi
Natasha
Mishalle Hira
Asma Chishty
Amna Shan
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Fatima
Sahar Noon
Kiran Chaudhry
Anaum Hammad
Hissam Hyder
weekend | around town
Maryam & Nibras
Winter Lovin’! Anushey & Hussain Rehar
Hussain Rehar launched his new winter collection at his studio in Lahore.
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Purnia & Fatima
Anaum Hammad & Mehak Saeed
Haider Maqsood & Maida Azmat
Hira Ali
Tajwar Chaudhry
Alizeh Waqar
Kherzan Zaidi
weekend | around town
Sharyal Khan
Anam
Aamir Mazhar
Rehmina & Umar
Hira & Hamail
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Zara
Mehak
Fatima
Abiha
Zoya Nasir
weekend | around town
Maisoon
Sneak Peek!
Reema Ahsan previewed her upcoming bridal collection at her store in Lahore. The PR was done by Aamir Mazhar.
Amna Babar & Reema Ahsan
Sarah & Laiba
Mahnoor & Amna
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Farhan Hafeez & Fariha
Rima, Aamir Mazhar & Neha Maneka
Aliya Azher
Adila
Ramsha Soofi
Rubia Moghees
weekend | around town
Ali Xeeshan
The Fashion Fraternity! Sultana Siddiqui & Nuscie Jamil
Sultana Siddiqui of Hum TV organised a fashion brunch at Veranda Bistro in Gulberg Lahore. The PR was done Aamir Mazhar.
Faisal, Rema & Saira
Yousaf Fayaz & Mehreen Syed
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Rehan Bashir & Mehak Saeed
Kamiar Rokni & Omar Jamil
Mira Sethi
Anaum Hammad
Rema Taseer
Khadija Shah
weekend | around town
Rubia Moghees & Amber Liaqat
Ahmad, Khawar Riaz, Alyzeh Gabol & Muhammad
Fatima, Aena & Benish
Amna Babar
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Amna Niazi
Zainab Malik
Vanessa Ahmed
Saba Qamar
Nilofer Shahid
weekend | around town
Waleed Khalid
Rabiya Butt
Asad & Maham
Rana Noman
Shoaeb & Anny
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Saad & Saher
Shazia Ammar
Alee Hassan
Haroon Shahid
Erum Khan
Fahad Hussayn
weekend | around town
Nayaab
There’s Only ONE!
Shahid Butt and Mehr Savul Butt launched ONE by Shahkam at The Centaurus Mall in Islamabad. The event was handled by Rezz PR and Events.
Moonam & Amara
Rezz Aly Shah & Anam Azar
Aakaah & Manahil
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Arooba & Haroon
Hira & Hemayal
Natasha & Qurat
Nida & Ayesha
Shahid Butt & Mehr Butt
weekend | around town
Imran Abbass with owners at the Launch
Noshee & Sameer
Tehmina & Fakir
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Junaid & Sofia
Ambreen & Sophie
Shazia, Begum Aliya & Amal Tiwana
Abeeha
Abdullah Khan
weekend | around town
Sarah Zubair
Bake-a-Bon!
Trèschic Bakers & Sweet was launched at Peco Road in Lahore. The PR was done by Murrad Rahim Khan.
Humaira, Tayyab & Asad Sheikh
Maria Niazi
Shazia Aammar
OPM
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Maha Sheikh
Saira & Momina
Fatima Shaheen
Murrad Rahim Khan
Taranjeet
Ushna
weekend | around town
#WokThisWay Chinese restaurant Wok This Way opened its doors in Lahore.
Annie, Sara & Hira
Ali Hamza & Nafisa
Amber Liaqat with friend
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Hamza Toor
Umar, Huda & Sajjad
Nomita Kiyani
Fatima Saif
Seyham Vahidy
Rima Farid
weekend | around town
Willa, Anam with friend
Mishal Cheema
Sadaf & Umer
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Mishal, OPM, Huda & Mehrwush
Rubia Moghees
Ladies at the launch
Adeena Generation IV Inspired by the magnificence of Eastern antiquity, the architectural treasures of Eastern Europe and the intricate craftsmanship of Southeast Asia, Nickie Nina’s latest bridal collection draws upon a coming together of cultures. Reimagined classics with a contemporary twist, the pieces from this collection flaunt a myriad of detailed embroideries, luxurious embellishments and rich textures. In quintessential Nickie Nina style, vibrant pops of colour such as royal blue and coral feature amongst wedding mainstays like gold and silver. Yet again, Nickie Nina present a highly covetable wedding collection which simultaneously exudes old world charm and modern sophistication.
Nickie Nina featuring Urwa Hocane for ‘Rangreza’ Designer: Nickie Nina Model: Urwa Hocane Photography: Khawar Riaz Makeup and Hair: Maryam Ali of BlodryBar Jewellery: Gold by Reama Malik
Fashion Diaries Umer Sohail
Hair & Makeup: samah m beauty Muse: salama shayan
@umer.sohail.official
The use of pure Indian kundan tissue makes for a luxe, covetable outfit. The rich fabric is complemented by fine hand work of skilled artisans. The gold colored naqshi embellishments are sewn with the finest quality of silk floss. The velvet gives this outfit a regal feel with minimally worked hand cut kora and beaded gold moti.
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This is a red signature Umer Sohail Rawsilk jacket. The design is elevated by very fine aari work, naqshi and dabki. The slight hint of green and pink in the pattis breaks the tonal red of this outfit.
Made in pure rawsilk, this emerald green outfit is hand embellished by skilled artisans with sequin details, aari and naqshi dabki all sewn in pure silk floss
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The purple color looks rich in pure rawsilk. The silver tone hand embellishments; Aari, Dabki and Kora have been sewn by skilled artisans. This outfit is a perfect blend of modern and traditional.
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#Happeni #Happeni
Ed Sheeran receives MBE from Prince Charles He became an official member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for a glittering musical career and charity work.
Celebrity
News
Ali Xeeshan
Cricket meets Bollywood Congratulations to this newly wedded couple! Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli finally got married this week in Italy We wish these two all the happniess in the world.
to our favorite girl Mahira Beauty Congrats Khan on making it to the list of With sexiest Asian women! You are Brains surely one of a kind! Way to go.
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Mayor of london Sadiq Khan has been on the go! He made a quick trip to Pakistan and India to spread the message about trade, tourism and talent. It was a fruitful & forward-looking few days in the vibrant cities of Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad. #LondonIsOpen
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A starry affair Shan in Fahad Hussayn Last week lahoris had a blast at the Hum PHBCW 17. It was a three day event, where the leading designers showcased their exquisite latest bridal pieces! Must say the designers stole our hearts! Each outclassed the other. We can easily say a weekend well spent!
Erum Khan
KEEP CALM AND SHOP ON Khaadi’s unstitched volume 2 collection is out! Make sure to check out the latest designs and textures to keep you warm all winter long.
If the shoe fits
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ningNow ningNow The Last Word will be hosting the wonderful women behind Austenistan, a collection of seven short stories inspired by Jane Austen and set in Pakistan. Austentistan covers classic themes in Austen’s novels like money and social class and applies them to our contemporary Pakistani setting. Visit Last Word on the 20th of December at 6:30 pm to get to know what makes Austen’s writing so timeless and relatable in our own context as well. 37-A2, Main Mehmood Kasuri Road, Lahore.
Still worried about how to pair a perfect shoe with that perfect dress? Borjan’s Winter’17 collection is here to solve your problems, it’s fashion-forward, trendy yet comfortable and we are head over heels for it, quite literally.
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20TH December 2017
For people looking to get their fix of Desi Coffee, Awesamosas has introduced Brew-Ah their latest addition for winter! A strong blend of South Indian Coffee and jaggery mixed in piping hot milk. So do stop by and enjoy this desi coffee.
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Weekend Scouts ali javeri jewelers
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@alijaverijewelers
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1. What is Ali Javeri Jewellers brand philosophy? Our brand philosophy is simple; building a trusting relationship with our clients by delivering impeccable quality jewels. We aim to provide clients with timeless heritage jewels to last a lifetime and be passed on from one generation to the next.
2. How did the revival of AJJ happen? I wouldn’t call this the revival AJJ because it was already a very well respected and established brand when we joined the business. We have very big shoes to fill when it comes to our business as both our father & grandfather have built such a strong loyal clientele over the years. Our job is only to maintain that blind trust when it comes to clients and take the brand further in terms of its media presence/branding. Thanks to the power of social media and our media/design backgrounds we were able to inject some fresh young blood into the brand to make it relatable to the younger generation. This also included the introduction of a more affordable gold plated line for an increasingly affluent clientele that wants quality jewels without having to spend too much.
4. What inspires the design/concept? Our bridal designs are inspired by our fathers collection of antique heritage jewels from the Mughal era. I am a huge fan of traditional heirloom jewels and believe they make for timeless pieces that will never go out of fashion. My father’s own designs have reflected the same aesthetic and I always play around with his old designs adding contemporariness that resonates with this generation, while also having a traditional feel. Hira on the other hand is very inspired by newer, eclectic & edgy designs that are bold and cater to a younger demographic. Being a visual communication designer she is more inclined towards clean, geometric designs that appeal to a fashion forward audience.
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3. Is it easier to work with real materials or semi precious metals and stones? It’s always easier to work with real materials when it comes to insuring quality control. You can’t really go wrong with real gold & precious stones can you? Especially not when you have a brand that is over 50 years old and specializes in producing gold jewelry. The challenge sets in when you work with mixed metals/ silver and semi precious gems. In order to make the product look and feel authentic without using real materials one must make sure to source the best quality semi precious gems, ensure the gold plated polish doesn’t tarnish easily and use pure silver or a perfect combination of mixed metals to achieve the same look as something made with real materials.
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5. Would you branch out and do your own line or is the family business aspect more appealing? We have been very lucky to have inherited this business from our father and I think it would a be a very reckless decision to leave an already established brand and start something new. Our father has worked on this brand for over 30 years, it’s now our turn to take things forward and give him a chance to sit back and relax.
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6. Which 3 people, living or dead, would you like to design pieces for & why? What would the pieces be? Meghan Markle: Because which jeweler wouldn’t want to design jewelry for the royal family. We would love to make her a diamond and sapphire necklace for her big day! Our grandmother: Because the world is a far less beautiful place without her and because we wish
our grandmother was still around to see us taking over the business as we know she would have been our number one client. She loved dainty jewelry and I think Hira could have designed some fabulous pieces for her. Azzedine AlaĂŻa: Someone who I have always admired and found inspiration from. He always believed in his vision and never compromised. From him I learned to be faithful to my identity and the importance of letting myself drown into my designs, my research, my passion! I would love to design a broach for his signature all black attire. 7. Any new and exciting surprises in store for us soon?
We have a bunch of exciting new projects and collaborations on the horizon. We are so excited to share those with you shortly. Keep your eyes on our social media platforms!
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Everyone has their eyes on this 26 year old med-grad, or should we say total heartthrob? He has taken the internet by storm! Ever since the ‘hot shot’ posted on a Facebook page looking for a place to live in New York, he has become a viral internet sensation. Showing us his happening life through his instagram account, Rehan may need some heart mending to do :P
There’s nothing like a great pair of shoes to bring your whole outfit together. Take a step in the right direction by following Miaasa’s Instagram account the perfect mix of glitz and glam for your feet.
This Pakistani- Canadian YouTuber may have broken some hearts due to his recent marriage, yet he never fails to put a smile on everyone’s face with his hilarious videos on his Instagram account and his YouTube channel. Making our stomachs ache with laughter even on the lowest of days, Zaid is surely one of our favs!
This gorgeous Punjabi girl is a Canadian poet, writer and performer. Not only is she the #1 author at New York Times with her best selling book ‘Milk and Honey’, but her new book ‘The Sun and her Flowers’ is making huge success already. Her short poems seem to resonate with so many, its a joy to see her posts in the insta feed.
In our spare moments we all love to go on a scenic Instagram stroll so here Team Weekend shares the accounts we love to stalk!
There may be many photographers on Instagram, but Abid’s account stands out for us due to his beautifully paired and composed images. We are always in an absolute awe when we see his posts on historic architecture and portraits of ordinary people.
If you are a fitness freak but bored of your gym routine, then you need to check out this amazing new fitness place called ‘Aimfit’ created by two sisters who’ve set out to create magic! This place challenges you to push yourself further while keeping it fun and energetic. So follow and get motivated to make a new, fit you!
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TREND SPOTTING are you furr-real?
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This week, our fave fashionistas show us how to look furr-tastic!
Mahvish Umer Elahi & Amna Adeel Monnoo
Kendall Jenner
Olivia Palermo
Gigi Hadid
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FEROZA EARRINGS BY MERAKI Rs 8500
Backless Mule Slides Soma Rs 6000
Diva Blue Clutch Julke Rs 9900
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Ballerina Shoes Sapphire Rs 1690
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W’s ROVIN ell, what’s the use of W a pair of good eyes that never rove? Weekend’s been going through our fashion files for the
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Alina is the epitome of grace in this signature Red Velvet Saari by Sabyasaachi Mukherjee.
Anoushay Mughal
Anoushay keeps it sexy with this yellow velvet number by Hussain Rehar, featuring a daring neckline and faux fur detail around the arms .
Fizza Saleem
Fizza looks chic and traditional in this velvet kurta by Zehra Saleem. The minimal work complements the richness of the fabric.
Noor Jahan Azain Noor Jahan sports this velvet colour-block shirt by IVY Official; keeping her hair straight and sleek and makeup minimal.
Velvet fever
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Amber keeps it classic in a black velvet jacket paired with an ivory shalwar, accesorising with hints of red.
Shazia Ammar
Shazia looks resplendant in a teal velvet kaftan by IVY official. Proving less is always more!
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recently held Fashion Pakistan Week 2017 in Karachi and these are the people who caught our fancy!
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The Beauty Edit
Looksthat chill
winter‘17 makeup trends Since bright colors were all over the runways, I fell in love with the looks created by famous makeup artists of the world. Clean pinks, blues, peaches and browns will make your look vibrant and fresh.
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don’t use super pigmented gloss. You don’t want to ruin that fresh look!
Bold lips NEVER go out of trend! Forget about peaches and bright reds, instead go for berries, deep reds, browns (the darker the better), purples and maroons. (FYI, ultraviolet is the color of the coming year.) You can do two type of bold lips; clean, welllined lips or smeared/dabbed with a tissue pouts. Both are in trend.
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For fully bold lips: line your lips and fill with your desired color. Contour the lips well and clean the edges. keep it well defined.
BOLD LIPS
For the smeared pouts, apply your lipstick and diffuse the edges. Keep the volume of color high in the center of your lips. FUN TIP: Keep you brows bushy with these looks.
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cool girl eye liner This look is all about applying eyeliner around your eyes for an edgy look. Since eyes are the focus, you have to keep rest of your makeup minimal with nude neutral tones. One Note. this look might not be for you if you have small eyes because this can make them look even smaller
PS, use a waterproof pencil for this or matte eyeliner.
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Don’t overdo this look! keep you contour game strong or apply bronzer and a light gloss.
Let’s bring some shine back on your eyes. Prep and prime your lids well with any eye primer you like. take Vaseline or any clear gloss , apply a very small amount directly onto your lids in tapping motion.
Winter is welcoming the metallics back in trend. Aren’t you loving the looks and eye palette by celebrity favourite Pat mac’grath? Silver, gold, bronze, emeralds and iridescent metallic eyeshadow can make you look super hot without much effort. You can wear this look with metallic all over your eyes or just as a liner. Deepen your crease with warm toned eyeshadow and apply the color on your lid. choose heavy false lashes and keep the lipshade neutral. :)
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