June 11, 2017
Hey Weekenders!
CONTENTS 06. Around Town...
and your mind racing!
One party at a time!
84. Fashion Diaries
58. Seasonally Yours
Anusheh Shahid styles her favourite outfits
Husnyn Mehtab and Zaid Bin Saeed’s
from Ansab Jahangir.
collaborative collection is centred around a festive theme celebrating Ramzan/Eid season. 66. #HappeningNow What to do, see, eat and repeat in the week. 68. The Designer’s Vision Team Weekend shoots a spectacular fashion spread with Nickie & Nina. 76. The Beauty Edit How to take care of your skin in the scorching summer heat by MUA Afghan Shaukat. 78. W’s Roving Eye
This week’s hottest looks! Who made the
88. The Ramzan Bucket List
All the amazing sehri and iftari places on our radar! 92. Travel & Cake The Videogrpahers take us on a mountain getaway to the North of Pakistan. 94. Weekend Scouts Our hot new talent this week is Karachi based talented Qawaal, Jawwad Raza. 98. The Dressing Room Maha Ahmad Hussain dishes on her personal style. 102. Love Struck Weekend’s editors’ picks!
style A- list? 82. The Reading Room Summer thrillers to keep your days busy 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 Contributing Editor: Minahil Batool Sherazi Sub Editor: Rana Faizan Hussain Editorial Assistant: Khizra Waqar Karachi Correspondent: Farah Vayani 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
Would you believe we are already half way through Ramazan? Our hearts and bellies are full and we’re looking forward to Eid at the end of the month! This week we bring you the design duo Nickie & Nina in The Designer’s Vision, as temperatures soar we pare down your beauty routine in The Beauty Edit, sink your teeth into an enrapturing thriller with a selection of the four latest reads in The Reading Room, don’t let Ramazan get away without checking out the Sehri and Iftari places that made our food bucket list, and take a trip to Pakistan’s northern areas with The Videographers in Travel & Cake! Our social calendar has not slowed down and we’ve been checking out all the Eid exhibitions happening around town, and speaking of fashion, Maha Ahmad Hussain breaks down her favourite style moments in The Dressing Room and Fashion Blogger Anusheh Shahid styles her favourite Ansab Jahangir looks! For all this and much, much more, put your feet up and get reading! Sincerely, Team Weekend
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Festive Season!
Rema & Shehrbano showcased their Eid collection at their outlet in Lahore.
Nadir, Erum, Maliha & Zunaira
Rema Taseer
Farrah & Shanzay
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Nafisa & Hira
Eman Javed
Maryam Hammad
Mona Jahnzaib
Hamza Tarar
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Hina Baig
Khulood, Fatima & Zainab
Zarnish & Ayesha
Hafsa Shayan
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Ruby & Shameen
Maryam
Mira
Taskeen
Maryam Khalid
Nafisa Khalid
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Coffee & Friends! Mocca cafe was launched at Packages Mall in Lahore.
Asad Sheikh, Jahanzeb & Hassan
Maisoon & Rima Farid
Kinza & Mahnoor
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Asifa & Farheen
Azher & Uzma
Meg
Kuki
Mishal e Hira
Sophie
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Nida, Hassaan & Romaisa
Amir & Amna
Shafaq & Habib
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Willa & Anum
Ayesha, Momin & Iman
Nashmia, Hammad & Rehman
Arva Aslam
Dr Farzeen Malik
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Asim & Hira
Saad & Hifsa
Murrad & Mariam
Masooma & Ayesha
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Sidra & Mahi Khan
Hassaan & Zarmisha
Salman & Sakib Chisti
Noshi & Hamza
Nadia & Taimoor
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Areeba & Anum
Upgrade Your Wardrobe! Sameen Kasuri exhibited her Eid collection at her studio in Lahore.
Zainab & Mahvish
Sameen Kasuri
Dr Faiza & Dr Almas
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Mehak Adil & Nazish Sameer
Sharia Gohar
Sehar Adnan
Amna Sheikh
Zainab Monnoo
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Zainab & Maria
Dress to Impress! Suffuse exhibited their Eid collection of luxury prĂŞt at their studio in Gulberg, Lahore.
Mehak & Huma
Nida Mansoor
Huma Bhalli & Anum Moin
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Mishal Mohsin & Mishal Tanveer
Sana Yasir
Rafia Malik
Sana Omer
Lala Rukh
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The Polish Connection! Ahmad Hasnain, Piotr Opalinski & Zulfiqar
Col. Aamir Hassan & wife
GM Sikander & Ijaz Nisar
Ayesha & Dr Abrar Pirzada
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Aneeq & Zoya
Ambassador of the Republic of Poland Mr. Piotr Opalinski and Mrs. Jalanta Opalinska hosted a dinner to introduce Mr. Ahmad Hasnain, Honorary Consul of Poland for Punjab at the Avari Hotel, Lahore.
Rafeh, Saamia, Mrs Masood & Sadia
David Miles
Rameeza Moeen
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Ahmad Muaaz & Urooba Asif
Rashid Mansoor & Samra Rashid Mansoor
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Ayesha & Shahzad Saleem
Mr & Mrs Qaiser Rasheed
Attiya & Shahid Najum
Mustafa, Sonia, Hasnain, Ibrahim & Mahnoor
Mr. & Mrs. Mahmud Sharif Janjua
Mr. & Mrs. Syed Javed Iqbal
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Eid Mania!
Maison De Lace exhibited their Eid collection at their studio in Lahore.
Fatima, Maryam, Mehreen & Daneese
Ayesha Farrukh & Muzna Danish
Seher Uzeyr & Beeno
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Shifa Imam & Amna Imam
Naila Safiq & Sania Farrukh
Gulrukh Momin
Maryam Hammad
Mehreen
Rabia
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Sofia
Aman Saqib & Fatima Saqib
Daneese Ali
Honey Rehman
Ayesha
Sundus Mannan
Hira Waqas
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Sania Ijaz
Rubab
Meera Haroon
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Meha & Faryal
Birthday Blast!
Dubai based businessman Sajid Riaz threw a surprise birthday party for his wife Nadia at X2 cafĂŠ in Lahore.
Nadia & Sajid
Humaira & Sajjad
Ahsan & Zara
Shehryar & Ayesha
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David Miles & Reeba
Arshia
Asma
Waqas
Yahya & Amber
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Nazneen Tariq
New Beginnings! Amna Chaudhry launched her store in DHA, Karachi.
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Erum & Anika
Laila Hassan
Fareshteh Aslam
Kiran Haq
Maira Hashmi
Marium & Erum
Sumbul Adeel
Amna Chaudhry
Anusheh Shahid
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Getting Ready for Eid! Ansab Jahangir organised an Eid exhibition at her studio in Karachi.
Lubna, Zoha, Sana & Karishma
Ansab Jahangir
Anam Usmani
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Karishma & Sana
Mahrukh Usmani
Asma
Lubna Panjwani
Zoha Shakir
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Fakhar e Alam & Dr. Mohammad Ali Jawad
Extending a Helping Hand! R5 Aesthetics and HealthCare launched ‘R5 Foundation’ in Karachi to assist the elderly and acid burn victims.
Farheen & Ambreen
Ayesha Omer
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy
Mirza Ikhtiar Baig
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Dr. Amir Butt
Maryam Saleem
Frieha Altaf
Gia Ali
Tania Brohi
weekend | around town
Bling Bling! Sana, Javeria, Aadil, Arooba & Momina
Mahwish & Hiba
Amara
Anaam Ch
Aleena Raza
Zainab Malik
Anush Ammar
Tajwar Ch
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Mishal Asad
BTW launched its exclusive jewellery in collaboration with Esfir at their new store at Packages Mall, Lahore.
Shanzay Sheikh
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Arooba & Momina
Samia Ahmed
Marium Altaf
Erum Ahmed
Myda Malik
Nayab
Zainab Abbas
Sara Sohail
Sana
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Mariam
Anushaye
Faria Waqas
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Hifsa Saad & Rubia Moghees
Eid Essentials! Mashaal Moazzam & Aisha Imran
Mashaal Moazzam exhibited her pre-Eid and Ramazan collection at Ensemble in Mall 1, Lahore. The PR was managed by Aamir Mazhar.
Rizwana & Aayla
Aamir & Faiza Malik
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Sana Sheikh & Rima Farid
Mariam Khawaja & Shaffaq Habib
Rizi
Madiha
Amina Shah
Farzaal Mumtaaz
weekend | around town
Amani, Bushra & Amna
Sam Dada & Sakib Chisti
Sobia
Neha Manka & Laraib Zahra
Faizan & Maryam
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Ayesha Saeed & Timmy
Seep
Aliha
Amber Liaqat
Zainab
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Eid Lovin’!
Uzma & Afsheen showcased their Eid collection at Cosa Nostra along with interiors by Aimen of Casa Bien. The PR was done by Aamir Mazhar.
Yousra, Asma Waqar & Somia Naveed
Shanzay Sheikh & Faria
Shaffaq Muzzamil & Rabia Saqib
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Rima Farid & Laraib
Uzma, Aimen, Afsheen & Shamaila
Amna Adeel Monnoo
Aamir Mazhar
Anny Shoaeb
Anna
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Bushra & Wardah
Neha Maneka & Nazia Hassan
Anila Puri & Sam Dada
Zainab
Aliya & Fatima Shaheen
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Timmy & Neelo
Sundus Omer
Chandni
Anushaye
Saira Rizwan
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Alishae
Maisoon
Yaseen & Salman
Amna Eraj
Khatija
Fakhia, Humera & Adila
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Mahrukh
Models Yasmeen Ayub
Yasmeen
Shirmeen Asif
Henna Baig
Seasonally yours Husnyn Mehtab and Zaid Bin Saeed present a collaborative collection of women’s wear and men’s wear, centred around a festive theme in lieu of Ramzan/Eid season. The collection boasts contemporary designs and an easy on the eyes colour palette that serves as a visual retreat in the scorching summer heat.
Photographer: |Paragon Studio Female Wardrobe: Husnyn Mehtab Male Wardrobe: Zaid Bin Saeed Models: Aimal Khan & Zara Abid Makeup & Hair styling: Emraan Sheikh & Paragon Salon. Art Director: Hassnain Awais. Husnyn mehtab 03248688000 Insta: husnynmehtabofficial Fb: husnyn mehtab Address: 527-C satellitown Grw Zaid Bin Saeed 03217122988 Insta: zaidbinsaeedcouture Fb: zaid bin saeed Address: 587-B satellitown Grw
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#Happeni #Happeni Always look your best Makeup workshop by pop studio
Zainab shiekh of popstudio is giving makeup and grooming classes from the 12th-15th June from 1-3:30 pm. Don’t miss a chance to learn some fabulous tips and tricks to look your best everyday. Only four slots per class. Contact 03009429196 for details!
It’s not hoarding if it’s makeup Hkb makeup
It’s makeup junkie heaven at HKB liberty! The store’s newly revamped beauty section is stocking all the international makeup products from Huda Beauty Lashes to Kylie Jenner Lip Kits and what not! Visit now because it’s nothing short of a candy store for adults.
Les semis by Hira Ali
Less is always more
Studios
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Contemporary fashion label “HIRA ALI STUDIOS” will be showcasing it’s Prêtà-Couture Eid collection titled “Les Semis” at Fashion Fest taking place at the PFDC Fashion Active in Mall 1 Gulberg on the 15th and 16th of June.
Lulusar
Lulusar is bringing its Eid Chapter to you on 12th June ‘17! The collection is perfect for the scorching weather with its trendy cuts and minimalistic designs.
Spa-rty in Ramzan lon
sa Bina khanbina khan salon
Our favourite nounced a in Karachi has an le deals for few very irresistibzan. Avail the month of ram re, orange their mint manicu ra massage pedicure, aloe Ves and makeup as well as haircut nted prices! services on discou
Perfect for summer Ayesha Khurram is exhibiting
her latest Eid luxury pret collection of easy breezy summer wear on Tuesday 13th June at 4-Z commercial area DHA Lahore. Drop by to get your hands on these pretty pieces!
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ningNow ningNow Song of the week
despatico Justin bieber
Making Pakistan proud Pakistan’s leading home couture brand, YOCA - led by architects
Bedazzled! Haroon sharif
Edgy, elegant and exquisite, Haroon Sharif rings check all the right boxes! They’re launching discount deals on rings especially for ramzan and trust us, you don’t want to miss out!
Setting trends
Sarah Najmi Bilgrami, Zayd Bilgrami and Ahsan Najmi, has won the prestigious “Silver A’ Design Award” at the A’ International Design Award and Competition 2017 for its design project “Amoeba – The Coffee Table”. A proud moment for us Pakistanis as this has enabled for ‘a made in Pakistan’ project to be acknowledged as among some of the most acclaimed brands in the world! YOCA is celebrating the award and festive season by reintroducing the new space, an exclusive sale and new product line at their showroom in Karachi on the 14th of June so mark your calendars! Follow the award winning brand on Instagram: @yocainc
Beech tree
With the first edit featuring formal Eidwear, Edit II features 24 elegant designs in luxury prét and prét in a diversity of colors such as ivory, cream, pink, corals, greys, golds with midnight blues, maroon and black for a festive feel.
exquisiteness! Rs.3450-
Prices range from Rs.6250!
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Pakistan’s leading fashion house, Sania Maskatiya has introduced the second edit of “Gardenia”: the 2017 Eid Collection that celebrates and explores feminity.
Beechtree’s new luxury pret festive edition leaves us wanting for more with its intricate embroidered designs and refined embellishments. Get ready to drape yourself in complete
The Designer’s Vision
Nickie n Nina
Nickie n Nina’s new collection is simple and minimalistic. It aims to have an on the go approach to fashion, embodying exquisite traditional handmade fabric from South Punjab. With a bright and lovely palette, it encapsulates the true essence of a tropical summer. The designers have made use of materials such as organza, silk, chiffon and embroidered fabric with a chic summer flare, giving it a fresh and contemporary outlook. “The main concept and inspiration behind ‘High Tide’ tropical forests. To them, it wasn’t just about what the collection would look like but also how it would feel”
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Afshan Shaukat @afshan_mua1 IT’S HERE, YES!! The summer is here and your skin needs your attention! During this hot weather your skin is sweating and it’s really easy for all of us to have major skin issues. If you have dry or combination skin, it gets even more dehydrated in summer. Why?! Well here are the reasons. First: when the strong sun rays hit the face directly it makes the skin dry deep inside. Second: because we sweat so much, we keep on wiping our face and that makes the thin layer of protection weak. It’s difficult for the moisture to stay locked. Makes sense, right?! Plus we sweat like crazy and we take showers more than we do in winter. But don’t worry pretty faces, here are some must haves products and tips you are going to need in this hot weather to keep your skin looking good!
LUSCIOUS
COSMETICS WHITENING BASE SPF 35 This product is a gem. This is Oil-free Moisturizer. keeps your skin soft and hydrated. The formula is light weight and feels silky on skin. It has sp35 so it can also be used a sun block. It helps to reduce dark patches and uneven skin tones. And the best part is that it is a Makeup Primer. Apply it 10minutes before doing your makeup. You only need little bit or this product. It doesn’t leave any sort of cakey appearance but it really brightens up the skin. But here is the tip, don’t use it too much.
British Rose Exfoliating Gel Body Scrub Not your face but your body also needs your attention in hot summer days. Body scrubs are the perfect way to exfoliate and ensure your skin is summertime ready. The Body shop -British Rose Exfoliating Gel Body Scrub is an ultimate must have. Its essence of roses is just amazing. This is not like normal body scrubs with cream. It’s a gel based scrub which means that your skin will feel soft and gentle. Its concern is to remove Blackheads, Fine Lines, Wrinkles and Dark Spots. A little goes a long way. it really helps exfoliate away the dry skin without being rough. Definitely highly recommend to anyone with dry skin.
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Body shop
L’Oreal Paris White Perfect Night Cream This light and non greasy formula will help to reduce the appearance of pores. Apply It on clean skin and it absorbs easily without leaving any greasiness behind. It will keep your skin hydrated without leaving any white cast. The glow that this product gives is all you need. It contains vitamin E and advanced melanin block that would regulate melanin synthesis.. -Reduces the appearance of dark spots and clears blemishes. At some extent its going to make your uneven skin tone even. Just apply and let it work while you sleep.
Conatural Treat your skin with conatural’s Activated charcoal detox bar. It’s not just like any other soap. Best thing I like about this particular one that it takes away all the dirt and extra oil from your skin but keeps the moisture there. Totally free from parabens and silicones, activated charcoal bar will take any chemicals and toxins that have been absorbed into the skin. This will make your skin healthy and glowy. But if you have really very dry skin, then don’t go for it.
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Activated Charcoal Detox Bar
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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 week
Sana Omer
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Sana looks effortless in a stripy top and culottes. The metallic silver Dior bag and crossover sandals complete the look.
Anushe Nabeel
Summer ready in an all white outfit. That candy apple red Chanel bag adds the perfect pop of color.
Sameen kasuri
Sameen looks elegant in this pastel shaded, embroidered kaftan. We’re loving those studded, strappy sandals.
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ING eye and these are the people who caught our fancy for either their style, their courage or their star power. Well played!
Tres chic in all white, accessorizing with cobalt blue Chanel bag and Manolos.
Mehak Adil
Feminine and pretty in a mint green tunic with lace and floral accents pairing it with sleek ankle bow pants and blush peep toes.
Daneese Ali
Daneese looks lovely in an over sized, leaf print tunic pairing it with matching moss green Prada tote and Valentino rockstuds kitten heels.
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Gulrukh Shafiq
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D n i a o i r h i e s Ansab Jahangir s a F @ansabjahangirstudio Muse: Anusheh Shahid
Ansab Jahangir is a Karachi based designer brand backed by sister duo, Zoha Shakir and Ansab Jahangir. Having launched in early 2015, these sisters have been quick to make their presence known in the fashion industry with a distinctive style philosophy. From mastering in bold digital prints, highlighted by strong geometric silhouettes to traditional bridals that showcase expert craftsmanship; the pair are known to offer a little something for everyone and every occasion. The brand ethos is centered around creating pieces that promote individuality amongst their fast expanding client base.
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Basil Fever This raw-silk emerald tunic is enhanced with embroidered flutter sleeves that complement the overall simplicity of the look. The knotted pants give this really that oomph, giving this understated outfit a touch of glamour, making it a great go-to option for any occasion!
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Knotted Kaftan
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A definite staple of the season, is this knotted mint green kaftan. The free-flowing cuts and refreshing color palette make it the perfect addition to your wardrobe this summer.
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Whimsical Glamour
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This blush pink peplum top that boasts Ansab Jahangir’s signature style is fully adorned with Swarovski crystals, Japanese beads and sequins that will make you feel like a princess from the moment you wear it. The light colour palette, makes the perfect look to rock at a day time wedding or a night time event!
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THE
RAMZAN
BUCKET LIST
Pantry Good for: a quick hearty meal Where: Mall 1 on Main Boulevard Offers a wide variety of both desi meals and eggs shakshuka and omelettes. Their desi sehri platter includes crispy parathas and aloo bhujia, chanay and chicken hands served in traditional steel thallis.
Espresso Good for: breakfast with a twist Where: Mall 1 Main Boulevard and Y block DHA Good for: a light sehri with a European cafe feel june 11, 2017 | 88
Where: Mall 1 Main Boulevard
Cosa deli Cosa deli is the place to be if you want a truly European breakfast experience with breakfast pizzas and salmon crepes. There’s something for everybody and their granola is the best we’ve had! Also their desserts are to die for!
Espresso has the most scrumptious and unique breakfast options which include omelette wrap, breakfast quesadilla and bagels sandwich. They have lassi and parathas too to cater to y’all desis out there!
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Good for : hardcore desis Weekends only Where: Mehmood Kasuri Road, Hussain Chowk
Lahore social If you’re the one who associates sehris with desi food like nihari, paye, halwa poori, qourma, palak gosht and haleem; The Lahore Social is the perfect place for you to enjoy all these delectable treats and doze off into a food coma afterwards.
Sweet affairs has the yummiest variety of the perfect English breakfast including treats like eggs Benedict and baked eggs and of course their signature mushroom and cheese omelettes. Not to mention that their desserts are divine!
Good for: the perfect English breakfast. Where: 1 A/P Gulberg 2 and 4-CCA, Phase 5, DHA, Lahore.
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Sweet affairs
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Bamboo Union
Good for: A Filling Pan Asian meal
Where: 95B-D1, Main Boulevard, Gulberg 3, Lahore.
ALSO AVAILABLE AT BAMBOO UNION DURING RAMZAN
Bamboo Union offers a menu with authentic flavours. You can choose your choice of dumplings, prawns and noodles in their iftari platter. Their Ramadan platter offers a main course (beef/chicken/fish) which comes with sticky rice.
Greenhouse
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Good for: Low-cal healthy meal for fitness freaks Where: phase 5 (home delivery) Greenhouse offers healthy and balanced meals for those of us who religiously workout. Salads, burgers, smoothies, fruits and veggies, they have it all!
Buffalo Wings
Good for: a fast food fix
Where: m.m Alam road (next to zouk) Buffalo wings offers a yummy fast food platter with options ranging between burgers, wings, curly fries and quesadillas.
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Mandarin kitchen Mandarin kitchen is where you’ll find all the Chinese you can eat - just the way we love it - chatpata.
Good for: Chinese The Paki Way Where: 23 Z block, Phase 3 Dha, Lahore
Scafa Scafa is the perfect place for a quiet, romantic, indulgent aftari. If you’re a good connoisseur who likes to try innovative delicacies then you must try this place. This weeks menu includes burrata on Mediterranean salad, honey glazed scallops and roast beef tenderloin, accompanied by the famous gooey brownies for dessert!
Good for: a splurge
Where: EFU Building Jail Road
Platter junction Good for: A Hearty meal on a budget Where: Barkat Market and Emporium Mall Platter junction is the perfect choice for aftaris and dinners for people on a budget. Their platters start at Rs. 275 and you can choose from a wide variety of options ranging from Chinese to barbecue to fast food. It’s a must try for everyone!
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They offer a complimentary iftari and end the meal with a seasonal dessert.
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Amna truly mesmerized by the beauty!
A mountain getaway ! One big, happy family
With The Videographers
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While temperatures were rising in warm Lahore, and the stormy ‘Shadi’ season was beginning to settle, The Videographers, decided to pack their bags and venture up north to cool down amidst the serenity of Pakistan’s breathtaking views. Awestruck by the picturesque mountains, the clear blue skies and the pristine white sheets of snow, the Naran Kaghan Valley was undoubtedly a photographers dream come true! The team enjoyed 3 days of Hiking and relaxation with the infamous Saif-Ul-Maluk lake as the backdrop to their vacation which was all about unwinding and strengthening the familial bond that continues to be the key to their undeniable success!
thought?! Snowy May, who would have
weekend | fashion Surreal Scenes! Aqsa and Kabeer soaking in the sunshine!
Maha & Amna capture Naran!
On top of the world!
Happiness at heights!
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e beautiful view
th TVG girls take in
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That moment when you reach the top!
An energetic game of volleyball is always a good start to the day!
weekend | Fashion
Weekend Scouts jawwad raza
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SINGER, KARACHI
Team Weekend sat down with the extraordinarily talented Qawaal, Jawwad Raza to talk about his talent at such a young age!
weekend | FASHion
How did you get into Qawwali? I used to sing Sufi songs and found that my voice could be used in a much more spiritual way – being blessed with such an experienced teamhas enabled me to begin walking along that path.
Your inspiration and why? Legends, like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, The Sabri Brothers and Amjad Sabri, are my true inspirations. Every qawali they performed was delivered with a purpose. That purpose has been marked in this world for us upcoming Qawwals to learn from, so we can carry their messages into future generations.
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What’s the journey as a qawwal been like so far? Looking for a skilled and accomplished team was a challenge along with the uncertainty of whether or not the public would accept me as a new Qawwal. But, Alhumdulillah, I’ve been blessed with a highlyexperienced team who have been playing the required instruments for over 30 years. Every day is a new lesson for me, every event teaches me so much. I’ve come to explore the different variations in my voice daily and this will hopefully continue – you are your only limit, right?
Why Qawwali as a career path? My voice is my passion and in order to support this passion I believethe most suitable way of promoting it was through Sufiyana Kalaam. Qawali comes from the word ‘kaul’ which illustrates the most precious sayings of the rightly guided ones. I saw nothing better than spreading their messages through qawwalis.
What inspired the first piece you put together? The first breakthrough for me was a very famous kalaam by Gohar Jarchvi called ‘Na Poochiye ke kya Hussain hai,’ in which we aimed to express and communicateto the world who Imam Hussain (AS) was and what he stood for; that he was not for one sect, nor one group, but stood for all of humanity.
What are your thoughts on being a Qawwal as a profession? Working as a professional in this field is a great responsibility as we not only have to spread the message of peace, love and humanity but also have to discourage and reject those who prevent the right messages and actions from being conveyed.
weekend | lifestyle
The Dressing Room This week Tea m Weekend speaks with one of K arachi’s resident fashionistas,
Maha Ahmad Hussain Favourite outfit you currently own
A black Sana Safinaz dress that was specially designed for a cocktail party I hosted.
Your personal style in three words
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Cool, casual, & comforta ble.
If you had any fashion designer in the world at your command to create a complete wardrobe for you who would it be and why?
Victoria Beckha m. Every look from casual to formal of hers is gorgeous. She has clean cuts and silhouettes that I love.
A person or character whose style inspires you
Victoria Beckha m
weekend | lifestyle
New Y ork! Everything a bout it is eclectic. The individuality and sense of style you see just walking down the road says it all. What has been your biggest invenstent in fashion?
It's yet to come, Insha'ALLAH
What’s your quickest go-to look for out of the house in ten minutes?
Jeans with a tee and a nice comforta ble pair of flats. But in this heat I’m sticking to the Sana SafinazMuzlin. It’s such lightweight fa bric.
Trends you think were created for you and those you wish never existed
None for me. Tulip shalwars... just NEVER liked them. Fashion items in your wish-list right now
Too many to na me he he (wink wink Sa meer)
In what way do you think your current style should change
I think I'm ok... don't really feel the need to change anything.
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A city or country that you think has great style and why
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Life Fabric Lyrics Cushion
Inlier mirror @heritage.home PKR 55000
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Bahama Sandals
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Indigo Twin Set
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Ethnic Peshawiris @milliliberty PKR 3495
Hand-knotted mirror necklace www.inaayaonline.com PKR 18000
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Modernist Jewel Kurta
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Tribal Truck Art Garden Tray
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Oriflame Giordani Gold Bronzing Pearls www.just4girls.pk PKR 2499
Oriental Cranes Kurta
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Hang woven clutch
PKR 2000 Mochari Stores
BUTTON badges
prismandpaintbrushes PKR 150 each
Gold Box Clutch @hobobyhub PKR 3990
PEarl stopper Studs www.borjan.com.pk PKR 790
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PrettyLittleThing Mirrored Lens Clear Frame Sunglasses www.asos.com £8.00
Digital print Notebook
www.khaadionline.com PKR 750
Stoneware plates & bowl
www.habitt.com PKR 200 to 400
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