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weekend | around town
Mr & Mrs Zoraiz Lashari
Fashion Expo!
Luxus Grand Hotel hosted their annual exhibition ‘Pepsi Luxus Fashion Expo’17’ in Lahore. The PR was done by AR|PR.
Daniyal Lashari & Maham Lashari
Mahrukh Manan & Amna Ahmer
Aden & Rehan Babar
november 19, 2017 | 06
Simky & Adnan Khan
Asifa Nabeel
Zahra Naveed
Hiba Amir & Shaan Lashari
Kherzan, Sameer & Nayab
weekend | around town
Marina Khan & Murad Rahim
Nimra & Rabail
Shahbano
Jia Khan
Zainab Soofi
Anum Maqbool
Alina Shahid
november 19, 2017 | 07
Sara Sohail
Amna & Adeel Monnoo
Momal Ahmed
Anum Soofi
weekend | around town
Spa Day!
Conatural organised a spa party held at Hifsa Khan Salon in Lahore. The PR was done Latitude.
Aamna Taseer & Rema Taseer
Afia & Aroona
Wardah & Zainab
november 19, 2017 | 10
Raafia Islahi & Mehak Saeed
Sarah Gandapur, Myra Qureshi, Amna Kardar & Hifsa Khan
Tajwar Chaudhry
Maryam Mahmood
Jza
Nayab
weekend | around town
Anaum Hammad
Anny Shoaeb
Amna Niazi
Sabahat Khan & Sabina Ali
Shazia Ammar
Amber Liaqat
Aden Rehan
Nur Jahan
Rubia Moghees
Maheen
Purnia
november 19, 2017 | 12
Myda Malik
weekend | around town
Amna Adeel Monnoo
Maryam
Dr Farzeen Malik
Alizeh Waqar
Laraib
Maham
Anna Leghari
Anam Raheel
Mashaal Moazzam
Amira Zaidi
Malieha
november 19, 2017 | 14
Amala
weekend | around town
Mehvish & Ammad
Invest in Yourself! A trade exhibition by Lean In Pakistan was held at Ladiesfund head office at BRR Tower in Karachi. The PR was done by Starlinks.
Rahat & Sehar
Nighat & Rumaisa
Iram Fawad & Nazneen Tariq
november 19, 2017 | 16
Noor & Zoha
Khursheed Haider & Tara Uzra
Bissma Badar
Shanaz Ramzi
Anadil Khan
Suriana Wong
weekend | around town
Shahnaz
Niha Akbar
Two to Tango! Rema & Shehrbano showcased Autumn/Winter 2017 collection at Ensemble in Karachi.
Shehrbano Taseer
Mahum Siddiq
Anusha Bawani
Fariha Haroon
Ayesha Tammy Haq
Nikhar
Shahbano Haroon
Isneha
Zunaira Rana
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Khulood
weekend | around town
Danish & Mehmoona
A Trousseau Collection! Esque Furniture Design organised an exhibition of furniture, home accessories and lamps in Defence, Karachi.
Farrukh & Naajia
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Manizeh & Shani
Dua Junejo
Areesa
Ayesha
Asma & Saba
Rayqa, Alysa & Faiza
weekend | around town
Muneeza
Ali & Zeest
Shehreen & Ramsha
Sohaib & Wafa
november 19, 2017 | 22
Naajia & Nadir
Alysa
Shani
Babar
Guest
weekend | around town
Iqra Aziz
Selfie Expert!
Arsalan, Arfa & Ali
Sarfaraz, Hasan, Cybil & Alyzeh
Bilal, Hania & Azfar
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Mr George Long
OPPO launched its exquisite OPPO F5 mobile phone at Faletti’s hotel in Lahore. The PR was handled by Asiatic Public Relations.
Uzair Jaswal
Natasha Hussain & Tanya Hussain
Sajal Ali
Kevin Hu
weekend | around town
#FundraisersBBS Sabeen, Sumbul & Samia
The Fundraisers hosted their annual Bargain Basement Sale at Silver Bells Marquee in Lahore. The PR was done by Lotus.
Sara Shahid & Nayum Faruki
Khuban Omer & Khadija A. Malik
Nuria Rafique & Saif
Ayesha & Sehrish
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Malika Farid & Aaminah Khalid
Mina, Madiha & Mehreen
Sehyr Anis with volunteers
weekend | around town
Ayesha Hussain & Saira Omar
Tania Durrani, Aaminah Khalid, Meena Qureshi & Saira Syed
Nuria Rafique & Walid Iqbal
Khadija A. Malik
NOVEMBER 19, 2017 | 27
Rana Noman & Kamiar Rokni
Tehmina, Sara Shahid & Sabeen
Saira Syed
Hamza Tarar
weekend | around town
Bag It Up! A launch of a 3-day exhibition of Susen handbags was held at the Pearl Continental Hotel in Karachi. The PR was handled by Starlinks.
Nazli & Abid Nisar
Mr & Mrs Munaf
Marzie & Shanaz
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Mr & Mrs Ali
Omer, Susen, Christina & Umair
Areeba Habib
Nadia Hussain
Humaira Asghar Ali
Zubia Motiwala
weekend | around town
Rubab & Aisha
Noor, Larieb, Umair & Miyan Mohammad
Sheherzade & Aminah
Ashraf Maiya
NOVEMBER 19, 2017 | 31
Aliya & Zubaida
Ahmed Godil
Misbah Mumtaz
Marya Ahmed
Turab
weekend | around town
Master of Crafts!
Amrapali Jewels launched their new wedding collection at their flagship store in Gulberg Galleria Mall, Lahore. The PR was done by Amjad Bhatti.
Mehreen Amin Khan & Amin Khan
Shireen Rehman & Yasmeen Hashmi
Sibgha Zafar Iqbal & Rubia Moghees
NOVEMBER 19, 2017 | 32
Fatima Saqib & Zainab Soofi
Foha Raza, Amjad Bhatti & Tanzeela Khan
Wardah Eeman
Ammara Hikmat
Zainab Malik
Anusheh Asad
weekend | around town
Sana Omar
Honey Waqar
Anum Soofi & Anaam Chaudhry
Areej Fatima & Anum Rana
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Amna Monnoo & Mahnoor Masood
Alyzeh, Sania & Shanze
Anum Akram
Aymen Hikmat
Alina Shahid
Mahnam Waqar
weekend | around town
Zara & Sehar
Upgrade Your Wardrobe! Charme by So Kamal organised ‘Formals Exhibition’ at Cosa Nostra in Lahore.
Erum Ahmed & Alina Raza
Shafaq Muzamil & Nurjahan
Sana Ashraf & Sehar
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Sadaf & Shazia Ammar
Maliha & Madiha
Neha Maneka
Mariam Khokhar
Tajwar Chaudhry
Nazish Sameer
weekend | around town
Sameen & Sehar
Mailni Saigol & Erum Ahmed
Shanzay Sheikh
Hira Abid
Minaal Q Khan
Rushna Shahjahan
Amber Gohar
Mayda
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Sonia Humayun
Amna Monnoo & Rania
Amna Zain
weekend | around town
Alina Shahid
Mahnoor
Capsule Collection!
House of Aphrodite and Fahad Hussayn Couture previewed their first collaborated capsule collection at House of Aphrodite flagship store in Lahore.
Fahad Hussayn
Anaum Hammad
Hina Salman
Hamza Bokhari
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Zainab Abbas
Asma Chisti
Afshan
Tajwar Chaudhry
Mehak Saeed
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Sawera
Neha
Nooria
Anjum Qureshi
Sualiha
Muneeba
Barena
Mariyam
Vaneesa
Murtaza
Sana Syed
Rubia Moghees
weekend | around town
Just a Click Away! Junaid, Sara, Ghalib Raazee & Waleed
NOVEMBER 19, 2017 | 50
Naila Ishtiaq & Faisal Rehman
Zara Shahjahan
Resham
fashsouq.com a hosted a brunch for fashion fraternity and media persons at Veranda Bistro on its launch in Lahore.
Amna Babar & Ali
Ali & Onaza
Cybil
Ali Ahmad
Sara, Mehdi & Nina
weekend | around town
Anum & Ali
Xille & Eshal
Mahum & Imtisal
Shahid & Maryam
Zainab Cheema & Saad
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Saira & Faisal
Shazia Deen
Ayesha Sana
Hina Malik
Malia Loan
weekend | around town
Saima & Samia
Maheen & Laila
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Samar & Ayoub
Ammar & Shazia
Zainab & Alina
Roshanay & Abeer
Rabia Khan
Sana Raj
Saim
Jiya Malik
Fashion Diaries Maison De Lace COLLECTION Belle Rose
Muse: Zahraa malik
Kamdani cut work incorporated with 3D Swarovski roses and scarlet drop details makes this ensemble a showstopper. A statement of demure glamour, this outfit is sure to be a hit this shaadi season.
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Shades of dreamy pink, pretty peplum details and a long mermaid skirt make this a total princess outfit. Intricate sequinned detailing and Swarovski embellishments will ensure you stand out from the crowd.
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Bringing in elements of old world charm, this tulle peshwas is adorned with gota, sequins, beads and dabka work. The motif inspiration comes from the garden of emperor Shahjehan.
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A modern take on the garden of Eden; a crop peplum top with a tapered skirt like lengha is beautifully worked with colourful thread roses encircled with a dainty baroque pattern.
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STYLE SWAP Mehek Raza Rizvi and Maham Rana
This week BFFs Mehek Raza Rizvi and Maham Rana take a go at styling each other in a Freaky Friday like round of dress up!
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Maham Rana Maham is a food connoisseur running her online bakery by the name of Coco Cheri
Mehek Raza Rizvi Mehek is a fashion journalist and is currently the Managing Editor at Mode
Feminine Chic
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Maham’s Style Maham’s style statement My style in general is minimalist, feminine and classic. This pretty jumpsuit by Zuria Dor had my heart the minute I saw it! The delicate embellishment and pastel hues are ladylike and glamorous, yet understated- just the way I like it! I paired it with a powder blue jacket (also by Zuria Dor) embellished beautifully with silver sequins to add a little extra something. I chose to keep my makeup minimal and go with my signature curled hair.
I love love jumpsuits so it came as no surprise when I chose this one by Zuria Dor for Mehek. I think she looks great in black but likes playing with cuts and colors so this seemed like the perfect fit. The vertical double-tone adds the illusion of height while the bow-tie neckline adds femininity to the look. The makeup and hair were kept minimal to keep the focus on the outfit.
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Maham’s take on styling Mehek
Mehek’s style
Classic with an edge
Mehek’s style statement My style is a mix of classic and edgy and I like experimenting with colours and cuts. Having older sisters means I almost never need to worry about my outfits since I have two extra closets to choose from. I stole this top by Jamdaani Western from my sister the minute I saw it because it has two of my favorite elements: the color white and fringe! I paired it with jeans from Zara and added a burst of neon with heels by Jessica Simpson and a YSL clutch (stolen from my sister again!).
Mehek’s take on styling maham Maham’s personal style is classic and feminine. She usually likes to keep her look clean and minimal and sticks to solid colors. Keeping that in mind, I chose this black top from Zuria Dor and added a belt to give the outfit some shape and visual interest. For shoes I went with blue mules for a pop of color.
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Timings: 17th Nov, Fri: 3:00 P.M. – 10 P.M. 18th Nov, Sat: 12 P.M. – 10 P.M. 19th Nov, Sun: 12 P.M. – 10 P.M.
Hey Lahori foodies, your favourite Coke Festival is back! The three day #CokeFoodFest is a lot more than food this year! There will be live performances by your favourite singers and music bands! You really can’t miss it! Sounds exciting right??
This week on our radar we have DISTRICT 6. A modern food joint ,opening shortly in islamabad. Can’t wait to indulge in our favourite dishes on the menu! Where : 7-C ,F-6 (Islamabad)
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Pakistan’s leading independent publishing house, Markings Publishing, has launched ‘Pakistan Heritage Cuisine – A Food Story’ by Sayeeda Leghari. Food Story explores how the cuisine of a country is intricately woven into its fabric, history and characteristics of the region and its people. The book is for PKR5000 and available at Liberty Books outlets across Pakistan.
Get ready for your tastebuds to be blown away, as #LahoreEatFest is back again Yesss! Save the dates, November 24th - 26th 2017 and be prepared for a grastonomical extravganza!! Happy Feasting!!
Shop till you drop! Mommy's get ready for your little ones to take-off in super cute outfits by Sergent Major. Sergent Major will be launching at Packages Mall on 19th November. We are sure, you'd not want to miss out the opportunity, to shop the lovely outfits for your kids! Timming: 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm venue: packages mall, second floor lahore
Food on wheels!
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ningNow ningNow BUT FIRST MAKEUP It looks like our prayers have been heard ladies! Makeup artistry is finally bringing the makeup head trainers of Sephora Dubai, to Lahore for the very first time. Hoping to see all the makeup fanatics at the class! REGISTER NOW!!!
Road Runner’s recently introduced homemade finger lickin’ #Nihari which has totally won our hearts! Be a typical Lahori nihari lover and order away the best delights! 0334-13130131!
When : Saturday, 25th Nov, 2017, 11AM to 5PM Where : Nirvana club, DHA, Lahore
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Let The Wedding Festivities Begin! With the wedding season right around the corner, Diamond Supreme Foam is all set to launch the most exciting wedding exhibition, the ultimate guide to plan your entire wedding under one roof! There will be top fashion designers, along with furnishers, photographers and wedding planners to cater to your wedding needs! Brides to be make sure not to miss out on this one! Where: Expo Centre (Johar Town) Lahore When: 24th to 26th Nov, 11 AM.
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Weekend Scouts evergreen
Kamil Rahim and Alexandre Rizvi resTAURATEURS
@evergreenfoodspk
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They are the double-edged team behind the delicious eatery which has taken Karachi by a storm.
1. What inspired the start up of Evergreen as a concept? The idea of convenience. We wanted to make it easy for people to eat healthy, fresh food. To this end, we began as Pakistan’s first ready to eat health food company in 2014, stocking our meals at supermarkets and gyms around the city, things grew from there.
3. Is Evergreen health specific? Why? We don’t want to be seen as a “diet food” brand at all. We believe that the foundation of a good diet is eating fresh, unprocessed foods made with great natural ingredients, and that’s what we offer our clientele.
5.Who/What are your inspirations behind the dishes? Again, just the idea of simple and fresh food. Shamirah Mapara is our food consultant and she really works her magic on the menu, so we have to say she’s a great inspiration to us.
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4. What is your take on custom meals? It’s something that we are very open to and plan to develop in the future.
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2. What is Evergreens brand philosophy and how does this partnership work? Our philosophy is to provide people with simple, fresh food, fast and conveniently. Our partnership works with a lot communication and plenty of laughs.
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6. Name 3 people, living or dead, who you would love to design a meal for & why? Mohd. Ali Jinnah: would love to hear his original vision for the country over a meal. Michael Jackson: free meal in exchange for moonwalking lessons. Blake Lively: for obvious reasons.
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7. Are there any new dishes and surprises in store for clients? We have new items on our menu almost daily because we keep experimenting. The new salmon and tuna poke bowls are something that are really exciting and fresh, we’d highly recommend them! We will be starting deliveries soon too, so people can expect an additional level of convenience from that.
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RISING Star FROM
‘YALGHAR’ in conversationwith UPCOMING ACTOR
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AHMADTAHA GHANI
When did you know you wanted to become an actor? Ever since I was a little kid, I wanted to be an actor! Have you had any professional training? No, I have had no professional training when it comes to acting. However, I have had four years of vocal training for singing with two coaches. Tell us a bit about your journey in the Pakistani film industry My journey in the film and music industry has been quiet welcoming. In what way do you think cinema in Pakistan is evolving? Pakistani cinema has taken a turn for the better in the last decade or so. It is definitely headed towards the right path with numerous promising film makers coming up. I think it is only going to get better from here on out. As an actor how do you plan on aiding this evolution? Acting is an art that requires sincerity to each individual character. I feel if I can be sincere to the character I am playing and giving my production team my 100%,
My journey in the film and music industry has been quiet welcoming
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Pakistani cinema has taken a turn for the better in the last decade or so. It is definitely headed towards the right path with numerous promising film makers coming up. I think it is only going to get better from here on out. then I am aiding positively towards the evolution of the Pakistani film industry. Do you think there is still a stigma in Pakistani society when it comes to working in films? Yes, the stigma still exists. There are many people who are still not forthcoming related to working in the media field especially when it comes to women in the spotlight. We can only eradicate this stigma through time and education. Has your family been supportive of your career choice Yes, exceptionally! My family is my support system and is simply my everything. I am here because of them and their confidence in my abilities.
What has been the most memorable part of your professional journey so far? Learning how to fly a Cobra Gunship has been the most memorable experience so far! What has been the most challenging aspect? You’ll be surprised to know; the most challenging aspect for me up till now is the terrible food on sets. Name a few people who inspire you My father is my ultimate inspiration. Where do you see yourself in the next ten years? I see myself working with international labels.
City: Islamabad TV Show: Rick and Morty Movie: The Godfather Trilogy Music: The Weeknd, Party Next Door, Drake Book: The Secret
Restaurant: Loco, Karachi Spirit Animal: Lion Life quote: When life gives you lemons, squeeze them hard! ATG
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QUICK QUESTIONS
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This opulent white ensemble is intricately embellished with eye catching crystals and threadwork. The end result is both glamorous and effortlessly elegant.
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Sheer green lace provides the perfect canvas for an ethereal and beautifully feminine ensemble. Beaded tassels add drama to this otherwise demure look.
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This tailored burnt orange jacket with bold solid embroidery and glitzy crystals is a sure head turner. Stand out from the crowd in this statement piece.
Khaddar Straight Jacket
international buy of the week
PKR 2390 www.sapphireonline.pk
VALENTINO
Rockstud Leather Shoulder Bag £830 www.netaporter.com
woollen sweater
pink cocktail ring
PKR. 1950 @girlistaa
PKR. 9500 www.julke.pk
PKR. 9000 www.asos.com
Lov St
Chester noir Dolce Vita Home Price On Request www.dolcevita.com
Purple Satin Silk Bomber Price On Request @fatjacketsofficial
Aerin Beauty Eau De Parfum
sequinned tunic
PKR. 10000 www.netaporter.com
Price On Request @musefashion
Mustard Khussa
CELINE EARRINGS
PKR. 8,900 www.zehcreations.com
JAR
Price On Request @milliliberty
PKR.16000 www.khasstores.com
pkr. 4700 www.fashsouq.com
ASOS EMILIA Jacquard Ankle Boots
Patterned suede shoulder bag
zara pleated velvet trousers
PKR. 4000 www.remaluxe.com
HAROON SHARIF JEWELLERS Price on Request @haroonsharifjewellers
Teardrop Chandelier Earrings
TOTE
PKR. 3,490 www.sapphireonline.pk
PKR. 500 www.khaddi.com
Powder Eyeshadow KYLIE PKR. 9,300 www.fashsouq.com
Royal Wrap
Price On Request www.zainabsalman.com
Editors’ picks
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Slides
PKR. 2200 www.almas.com
TopShop Striped denim leggings
pkr. 4100 www.fashsouq.com
Off white embroidered top
Khaddar Shirt by Farida Hasan
Polka denim PKR. 1,950.00 www.btwonline.com
Price On Request @faridahasan
PKR. 3950 www.chinyere.com
Organic Rose Water
PKR. 600 www.aura-crafts.com
tiered platter
PKR. 4500 www.cheezainetc.com
loafers
PKR. 3500 www.somaintl.com
RAW SILK GHARARA
PKR. 15,000 www.saniyamaskatiya.com
Khaddi Cushion Covers
Price On Request khaddi