february 21, 2016
Hey Weekenders!
CONTENTS 06. Around Town... One party at a time. 42. Samia Ahmed’s Bridal Collection A vintage inspired bridal collection by Samia Ahmed. 48. In Conversation with Humaima Malick
Humaima Malick takes us on a trip down memory lane.
52. My Not so Sweet Valentine
Sunshine Shah reminds us what Valentine’s Day is truly about.
60. Books to Help You Get Over Your New Year Blues
These self-help books will help you get a new perspective.
62. W’s Roving Eye
This week’s hottest looks.
64. Styling the stripey Shirts!
Is there only one way to style a stripy shirt? We don’t think so!
66. Lahore Eat
Your ultimate guide to surviving Lahore Eat 2016.
70. 7 Days with QYT
Qasim Yar Tiwana’s unstoppable social calendar.
78. Love Struck
What we’re obsessed with this weekend.
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This Week has been very exciting for us because of our campaign #WeekendLoves. We went all over Lahore, tagging our favourite products in Gulberg Galleria, House of Aphrodite, Almas, Charisma and so many more stores. So when you are out and about, make sure you keep an eye out for the colourful polka dot tag with the words #WeekendLoves on them! Finally, we can stop being envious of the Karachi Eat Festival because Lahore Eat 2016 is just around the corner. And in this issue, we give you the ultimate guide for surviving Lahore Eat and our top picks from the festival. Stay tuned for this incredibly scrumptious event. It will definitely be one not to miss. This week, we also met up with the incredibly talented actress and model Humaima Malick for a tete-a-tete revealing details about her life, like you never knew before! And then of course, you will find Qasim Yar Tiwana and his unstoppable social calendar. Sunshine Shah returns with her thoughts on celebrating Valentine’s Day- is it merely a day to give gifts to each other or is there something else? Our favourite feature, Style Edit returns this week on how to style a stripy shirt. Are there more ways than one? All this and more. You Weekend just got better. Yours sincerely, Team Weekend.
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Aqsa
Tea For Two Sharjil Alam of Cafe Barbera launched ‘Tea Time’, a hi-tea for two people, in an invite-only event held at the Café.
Hassan & Shiza
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Taiba Malik
Sharjil & Usman
Asifa & Farheen
Amina Faisal
Foha Raza & Momina Sibtain
Aamir Mazhar & Rima Farid
Amna Babar & Ayesha Sana
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Farhat & Ayesha
Xee, Seher, Fatima & Mahi
Asim & Saadia
Mehak Saeed
Simky
Ahmer Farooq, Mariam & Imtisal
Shireen & Asma
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Aden & Rehan
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Birthday Girl Amna Adeel celebrated the first birthday of her daughter Rania.
Mahwish, Ayesha & Amna
Anum & Madiha
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Momina & Abeera
Mehreen
Amna Adeel
Cake Cutting
Hifsa with friends
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Alina & Zainab
Maryam,Resham, Fatima & Mehreen Sundas
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Maria & Mahwish
Tamania & Amna
Noor Manoo
Anum
Zainab, Alina & Afifa
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An Affair To Remember Aman Bashir, Saad Saood & Karam Akter
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Khizar & Mahira
Tasveer Nama proudly presents ‘Love Affair’ – A multi brands exhibition at House of Aphrodite on Valentine Day.
Saira Hashim & Mariam Khalid
Sharjeel
Zeshan & Mehreen
Areeba & Mehak
Waleed & Shehnaz
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Zainab, Fiza & Kanwal
Shenaz
Sana Farooq
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Salmoon & Kenny
Yousaf & Meeran
Usman & Mariam
Maham
Maryam & Amber
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LALA Launch Huma Adnan
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Samra Muslim & Umair Mirza
Misbah Mumtaz
LALA Textiles proudly launched their first Flagship store at Ocean Mall in Karachi. The flagship store features a diverse range of products comprising of unstitched printed fabric, roll fabric, a special signature series range and its debut LALA Pret.
Shanaz Ramzi
Iqra Akram & Dua Junejo
Danish Lala, Warda Saleem, Nubain Ali, Pervez Lala & Tehmina Khaled
Mohib Mirza & Sanam Saeed
Tapu Javeri & Tehmina Khaled
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Meeras Mix & Match! Nilofer Shahid had some friends over from the industry at a super exclusive event to try on separates from her latest couture collection.
Momina, Nilofar, Amal & Natasha
Amal Khan
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Sehar
Rabia
Nayan
Momina Sabtain
Natasha Saigol & Amal Pracha
Meher & Sehr
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Shades of Fashion! Danish & Mehak
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Waqas Sheikh & Mariam Sheikh
Rezz Aly Shah & Sarah Raza
Mr. Waqas Sheikh launched ‘Shades’, a nail spa and fashion house, in Islamabad. The event was managed by Rezz PR and Events.
Naimal Khan & Juju Haider
Faizaan Ahaab
Muiz Khan, Mustafa & Bilal
Alamdar Khan & Kanwal Ilyas
Zoya & Airra
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Natty with friend
Nuzhat Asif
Mr & Mrs Liaquat
Saira & Rizwan
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Janat Farooq, Amirah Abbassi & Zainab Rauf
Ammarra & Sabeen
Neha, Saba & Shazia
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Sleep Solutions Diamond Foam and Dolce Vita Home exhibited their latest collection at the PFC Interiors in Expo Center, Lahore.
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Syed Noor with organizers
Shami, Nabeel & Imran
Kiran & Amama
Rimsha & Midhat
Fawad & Alina
Naila & Zia
Dr Ayesha
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Taha & Shahan
Yousaf Ghauri
Lareib, Ayesha & Zaib Khan
Saher Saleem & Nosheen Saleem
Sadia Altaf
Yasmin Tahir & Atiqa Bokhari
Imran Kardar & Ayesha Kardar
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Saira & Nasreen
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Accessorize! Shanaz Ramzi, Mahwash, Naila Bhimji with friend
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Anum Anwer
Triumph launched its incredible new accessories store in Karachi!
Sana & TU Dawood
Dr Muzna & Shanaz Ramzi
Arsha
Bia Feroz
Shaista & Saba
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Mahwash & Arsha
Mina Ramzi, Turab Ramzi & Hina Rizvi
Mahin Khan
Anisa Farooqi & Guests
Tara Mahmood
Samra
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Yasmeen, Naila & Zarina
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Nadya Mistry
In the city by the sea! Nadir Toosy, Maheen Khan & Areeba Habib
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Nazi & Saleem Sheikh
Inglot opened its spanking new store in Dolmen Mall, Karachi.
Saira Saigol & Lal Majid
Mantahaa Maqsood
Farhat Kapadia with daughter
Pinky Durrani & Anoushey Ashraf
Ainy & Saif
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Anushe & Natasia with friend
Naz Mansha Maliha Rehman
Saadia
Saima Azhar
Alizeh Pasha
Zurain & Mulghar
Mr & Mrs Munaf
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Maliha Aziz
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Areeba Habib
Afreen & Shiraz
Zainab Chottani
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Fareshteh Aslam
Huma Adnan
Aamir, Aaliya, Neshmia & Saadia
Fia Khan
Fauzea & Asad
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Dinner and melody! Apex events arranged a gala dinner in honour of Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan at the ballroom of Kempinski Hotel in Qatar. The maestro even performed for the happy audience!
Mr & Mrs Zaeem
Saleem Akram, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Usman Gulzar, Umer Farooq & Salman Masood
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Salman Masood, Sana Salman, Jawed Khatri, Saif & Sara Siddique
Qasim Khalid & Sanniya Qasim
Amir Mazhar & Sarah Siddique
Ayesha Adnan & Adnan Kirmani
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Rahat Fateh Ali on stage
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Anira Ali, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Shabber Ali
Farheen Ahmed, Ahmed Shahzad, Sana Salman & Salman Masood
Mr & Mrs James
Danial & Ayesha
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Noori
Back With a Bang! Nescafe Basement kicked off season 4 in Lahore.
Jahazaib, Bilal & Hassan
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Anoosheh & Romsa
Asad & Sofia
Nida & Anum
Afia
Ayesha & Akrameen
Asad & Hifsa
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Fatima & Anum
Kristin & Maria
Hiba Zaidi
Shahbano & Mehak
Nadia & Sameera
Mehak Ali
Noman Javed
Rutaba
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Nafisa & Ali
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SamiaAhmed The Bridal Collection
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Photography : Umair Bin Nisar Model : Sana Ansari Makeup : Nabila N Pro Designer : Samia Ahmed Jewellery : Prerto​
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“I used to love collecting Eidi and then counting it! Can you imagine? One Eidi could last for up to three months!”
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Sitting in the business lounge, I couldn’t help but wonder about Humaima Malick. She has been on a roll for the past few years doing films like Dekh Magar Pyar Se, Bol, Raja Natwarlal and with projects like Arth on the way. She walked in and flashed me a big smile. We sat down and conversation began to flow effortlessly. Foha Raza (FR): In a nutshell, who is Humaima Malick? Humaima Malick (HM): In a nutshell, she is afraid. She fears losing her family. She fears losing her loved ones. She’ll stay home if it means spending time with the people who matter most to her. She’s got few friends but they are all very good ones, and she believes
Where: Heritage Luxury Suites, Lahore Humaima Wore: Blue Armani pants and a black high neck top Foha wore: A patterned jacket and blue jeans
blood is thicker than water, always.
FR: Speak to us about your childhood. What was it like? HM: I was the “ladli" of my parents even though they didn't have the money to make all my dreams come true. Still, I remember I used to get the best Eid ka jora amongst all my siblings! However,
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FR: What about your siblings? HM: I have three older siblings who are married and live away from Pakistan. Then there’s me and two younger siblings, my star brother Feroz Khan and the youngest, Dua Malick who is a recent star, 21 years old and married with a kid.
FR: Tell us a bit about your educational background. HM: I started my career at the age of 14 with a modeling stint. Most people don’t know this but I have studied Sales & Marketing. But to be honest, I was never that interested in studying. I was always more interested in my own field. I remember I used to paint a lot and was the best at drawing. I remember all these
I am a super possessive personI like to keep my people and my things to myself
fun-fairs used to happen in school and I used to draw and paint and sketch and stuff.
FR: So you have always been an artist! Do you ever want to pursue it now? HM: I am still good at it. It’s just that I don't have the peace of mind anymore to pursue art. Art is something that, for me, require peace and patience. FR: So you were born and raised in Karachi? HM: I was born in Quetta but was raised in Karachi!
FR: So what are five things that no one knows about you? HM: I love chocolates- it is my guilty pleasure I am very attached to my mother I am a super possessive person- I like to keep my people and my things to myself
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I have been a trouble child. I don’t know if I’ve always kept my parents happy, but I have tried to make up for all my shortcomings since I have grown up.
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Zeba. She is one of a kind. Otherwise, my sister Dua. FR: What would be your spirit animal? HM: I’m not much of an animal lover. But I would say, a tigress. I keep my family together, I am a one man army, and I am incredibly attached to my nieces and nephews. I am also very protective of them and very strong headed. So a tigress, yeah!
I love rain and the smell of rain I can’t eat Chinese food.
FR: What do you do when you have free time? HM: I watch movies, if I get the time. Otherwise I like to spend it at home with my nieces and nephews and my parents.
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FR: What is the craziest thing you have ever done? HM: I like taking a rickshaw or a bicycle rickshaw in the cold and when it rains. I absolutely love the rain on my face! I do such stuff regularly- getting really wild!
FR: What are some of your favourite memories from childhood? HM: I used to love collecting Eidi and then counting it! It was a very big thing for me to collect all this Eidi and then count it and then spend it. Can you imagine? One Eidi could last for three months!
FR: Who is the one person you love beyond words. HM: Ammi, Ammi, Ammi! Abu, Feroz, Dua. FR: Who is your best friend? HM: I have a very, very old friend called
FR: Three Things on Your Bucket List: HM: I must do a film with Tom Cruise! I want to have wings. Pretty wings! I want to do something so special, that people won’t ever forget about me. Something really great, for my country.
“I like taking a rickshaw or a bicycle rickshaw in the cold and when it rains. I absolutely love the rain on my face!”
FR: Your ultimate dream? HM: To give a good life to my parents and to have some peace in my life. Either that or have a beautiful house up in the mountains! FR: Three words that describe you. HM: Passionate. Mysterious. Wild. FR: Rapid Fire!
Favorite Car: Audi. Any Audi.
Favorite song: Stitches, Kisses Food: Desi!
Restaurant: Okra and Cafe Aylanto
Won’t compromise on: Chai….and money! Favorite TV Show: Homeland
Favourite Book: Any by Paulo Coelho Movie: Theory of Everything
City: Karachi, Karachi, Karachi!
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My not so sweet Valentine
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by Sana Shah sunshineandco.co
weekend | lifestyle The author, affectionately referred to as Sunshine by her loved ones, recently moved to London from New York. She is enjoying settling in while discovering the city with her 8-month-old daughter in tow. Watch this space for her musings on London, sweet treats (that she shouldn’t be consuming now that the baby is no longer an excuse!), parenting, decorating, and anything really that tickles her fancy!
Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on how you feel about the matter, Mr. M and I do not do Valentine’s Day. Mr. M feels our love knows no bounds and so the
world may not dictate to us how and when we should celebrate it. Okay, so he hasn’t ever really communicated this to me precisely, but I am positive that this is his logic deep down. He also claims we celebrate our love everyday (this he actually DOES say, but I take it with a pinch of salt). His tall claims notwithstanding, now almost four years into our marriage, I kind of find myself agreeing with him on the banality of V-Day. I don’t care about the history of Valentine’s Day and
whether it really has anything to do with love or not, I don’t care if it’s a Christian holiday we are “unknowingly” celebrating (these are the usual major arguments against V-Day)—that is not my gripe with it. To me, V-Day seemed quite sweet back in the day when it was a simpler celebration, an exchange of cutesy cards or letters doused in each other’s perfume, waking up to horrifically overpriced flowers (which you didn’t mind paying for because in a way the day also belonged to
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am feeling the pressure to write a Valentine’s Day post. Every email I’ve received since the weekend is some V-day promotion. Every other image on my newsfeed is of either a V-day related contest, or V-day cookies or both. I even saw a Phillips ad reminding men to get their grooming in order before the big day. It showed a man with his shirt buttons popped open and a hand lingering over his chest—so presumably getting ready to shave his chest? Are men under pressure to shave their chests now? YES! There is justice in the world after all!
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the rickety flower shops lining the streets and various roundabouts of Lahore and they deserved it), going out for a romantic dinner or staying in and watching a movie together, getting a box of Ferrero Rochers or a Cadbury’s Milk Tray, the standard boxed chocolate available in Lahore at one time, and then of course baking a cake for your sweetheart, nothing but a heart shaped one would do.
The cake has also been outsourced to a professional baker and must have at least two tiers. From cars to suits of lawn, from jewelry to plastic surgery, the giftable options range from the sublime to the ridiculous.
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Fast-forward to now and you have extravagant, “imported” flower bouquets that are being ordered at your fancy, upscale florists. One box of chocolates
won’t do anymore, it must be an elaborately decorated basket, with an assortment of “imported” chocolates and colognes, a basket you don’t put together
yourself of course, but order from somewhere. The cake has also been outsourced to a professional baker and must have at least two tiers. From cars to suits of lawn, from jewelry to plastic surgery, the giftable options range from the sublime to the ridiculous. I don’t mean to sound like the Grinch who stole Christmas or in my case Valentine’s Day, but it’s all just a little too much. I don’t blame the retailers, the bakers, or the florists one bit because for them it is a business opportunity and nothing personal, but the people for whom it should be something personal and intimate, it is anything but anymore, and that makes me feel a little sad. And then of course there are the number of fights and the general discontent V-Day seems to leave in its wake. Disgruntled women because they didn’t get what they want, stressed out men because they just can’t understand why their wives are not happy, bitter friends envious
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of what their friend’s fiancé did for them, and I could go on and on. So yes, V-Day… I’m not feeling it anymore. To be clear, I don’t mean to sound sanctimonious here. I love getting presents. But that is what my BIRTHDAY and ANNIVERSARY is for (And Mr. M in case you ever read this, um I do have a 30th birthday coming up this year!). Valentine’s Day was supposed to be about the expression of love, and that
can be done with a single rose, a sonnet, or a glance (okay, so I cringed a bit there myself, but you get what I mean?). So here is what I propose. If you, like me, think that V-Day preps have been outsourced the way everything has been outsourced to China, then let’s take it back. This Valentine’s Day (or week). Try something different. Get a sock (with hearts on it preferably) and a piece of paper. Divide the
paper into a few pieces. Write down things you would like to do with your sweetheart on separate pieces of paper and fold them and put them inside the sock. Take turns fishing out the folded pieces of paper, and whichever task you get is your responsibility for the day and whatever task your partner gets is his. This could range from picking a movie, to cooking dinner (and if you cook dinner every day, just swap!), to baking a cake, to going for a midnight run to Hot Spot or Salt n Pepper, and of course my absolute favorite, giving a foot massage. The
idea is to keep it simple, stress free, and to spend quality time with each other. One more thing, some of you may be inclined to choose a sappy romcom for the day, I know you may have already bought Love Actually on iTunes—save it for a girls’ night (always know your audience). After all, you want your husband to enjoy himself as well. Plus, a scary movie or a thriller allows for maximum cuddles! Okay, this is a family friendly space, and I already feel like I’m delving into PG territory, so I will leave it at that. Enjoy your weekend folks!
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Valentine’s Day was supposed to be about the expression of love, and that can be done with a single rose, a sonnet, or a glance (okay, so I cringed a bit there myself, but you get what I mean?).
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Coordination n Styling: Umer Mushtaq Hair & Makeup: N Pro ‘Nabila’ Designer: Hina Butt Photography: Rohail Khaled Model: Saima Azhar
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Books to helpyou get overyour newyear blues by Minahil Batool Sherazi
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anuary is the month for new year resolutions and shouting ‘new year new me’ from the rooftops. If you made it through the month of Jan and stuck to your resolutions, then hat off to you. But if you’re like me and are struggling with motivation to see them through the year, here are some great self-improvement books to nudge you along the way.
HOW TO BE INTERESTING
(IN 10 SIMPLE STEPS) BY JESSICA HAGY
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his book is funny and reads like a guide with tips on how to be interesting. There’s nothing here that is ground-breaking but Jessica Hagy’s style is fresh and she combines life lessons with cute drawings and graphs that encourage you to set foot outside of your comfort zone.
DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF...
and it’s all small stuff by richard Carlson
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his is a brilliant book that shows you how to de-stress and lead a calmer life in 136 short essays. If you’re a stress-head and could do with a little zen in your life, give this a read. While we try to lead calmer lives, there are times when the smallest of problems seem like insurmountable hurdles. Dr Richard Carlson highlights the importance of dealing with stressful situations in a graceful way that doesn’t leave you tearing your hair out.
HOW TO BE HAPPY (OR AT LEAST LESS SAD):
15 Minute Meals And Workouts To Keep You Lean And Healthy By Joe Wicks
A CREATIVE WORKBOOK BY LEE CRUTCHLEY
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fter having tried the Shape, Shift, Sustain method by The Bodycoach aka Joe Wicks myself, I can say this is a good’un. Joe Wicks is a cheeky chappy from Surbiton who started making Instagram videos that showed how to make healthy meals in a few simple steps. This one IS revolutionary because Joe is all about the carbs. So if you’re a serial dieter and have been starving yourself for years, this is a good purchase that teaches you to make healthy, yummy meals and simple (not easy) HIIT workouts that can be done from home if you’re rushed for time.
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f you can get your hands on this book cum workbook then do it. Lee Crutchley offers a fresh perspective on life and helps in rediscovering the beautiful and simple pleasures of life. It doesn’t guarantee 100% happiness but does make you feel a little sad. So if you or someone you know has the new year blues, this is a good one.
THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF TIDYING: A SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE WAY TO BANISH CLUTTER FOREVER BY MARIE KONDO
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arie Kondo’s book has been making the rounds recently, and rightly so. If your desk, room or house is cluttered and could do with a tidy, then the writer, a professional cleaner and expert declutterer shows you how it can be done using the fantastic KonMari method. The KonMari method breaks down the steps to successful tidying by telling you to keep only the things you love. Get reading and tidying.
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ell, what’s the use of a pair of good eyes that never rove? Weekend’s been going through our fashion files for the week and
Chiara
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Dear Chiara, we know not who you are exactly but you’ve got great style and we dig the red spectacles, and the fact that you have not tried too hard with that belt. It‘s just hanging out effortlessly without making bold belted statements everywhere.
Sania Ayaz
We’re crushing on those culottes, and your legs. And your shoes. You’re working the white on white trend we are seeing so much of, and appreciating.
Maheen Taseer
She’s beautiful and petite enough to pull off most ensembles, and this Elan number is sizzling hot. The green lehenga stands out in a crowd of pastels, and we’re glad to see the dupatta elegantly worn. Well done, MGT!
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ING eye these are the people who caught our fancy for either their style, their courage or their star power. Well played!
Sadaf Muneer Jalil
Listen lady, you gotta stop winning at everything all the time. We absolutely love this Ammara Khan piece on Shehrbano, and she knows how to work those accessories like nobody else.
Anush Ammar
Anush, you look hot. That tiny ankle slit is giving Angelina Jolie Oscars circa 2013 (look it up) a run for her money.
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Shehrbano Taseer
Watch closely, the perfect flare of the lady’s jeans. It’s not showing too much shoe, it’s not giving her flappers for feet. We appreciate the right use of accessories, oh and… great hair.
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e the edit Styling the stripey shirt!
The striped shirt is a versatile wardrobe staple. Everyone has some version of it, and if you haven’t felt bold enough to take the leap, do it now. Weekend shows you just how you can style it, ranging from casual to partywear!
1. Tweed jacket:
Pairing a classic piece with a stripey shirt can really dress up your outfit without looking OTT. Go for a tweed jacket or a trench coat.
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4. Lace up heels/ Trainers:
Pair your stripey shirt with fun heels or a pair of trainers. Either way, you’re sure to make a statement that always looks effortlessly cool.
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This is how you conver the casual striped shirt into fun partywear without looking like you’re trying too hard.
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The Lahore Eat 8 Food stalls not to miss Boba Tea
“We are very excited to be a part of Lahore Eat 2016. We have been a part of the market for three years now but feel like we haven’t penetrated it as much as we would like. This is why Lahore Eat is something that we are really looking forward to. A must try on our stall is the milk bubble tea or if you are looking for something different, the Taro one.”
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“We are a brand with a very strong focus on hygiene and quality. We believe less is more, so we let our food speak on our behalf! We want to reach out to a larger audience and feel that Lahore Eat is the perfect platform to do so. We want “Latteria Mozzarella “ to be discussed in every household in Lahore! So no better venture to participate in other than Lahore Eat!looking forward to 3 days full of food, buzz, excitement, energy, rush and definitely fun!! Try our thin crust pizzas available in 6 different flavors, our unique lasagna and if you want dessert then try our double chocolate brownies that are dense, gooey and rich in chocolate!”
Sarrak Karrak
We are so excited to introduce our brand to everyone. It’s the first time we will be out there in public to represent Sarrak پKarrak and will be showing our one of a kind cart-truck to everyone. Our main focus is to serve good quality and hygienic food to our foodies in a culturally rich environment. All our products are cooked to perfection and something true chai lovers will enjoy the most. We are launching Sarrak پKarrak in Model Town right after Lahore Eat! Look out for our specialized teas at the festival. We have a range of ten different types like Masala Chai, Chocolate Chai and Chai Latte along with snacks Nutella Dumplings, homemade Gajjar Ka Halwa, fresh Pakoras and Jalebi.
Chatkhara House
What You Want to Highlight: Chatkhara House has always been located in the heart of Androon Lahore and If you are a spice lover then you should look out for the Chatkhara House stall at Lahore Eat. A must try at the Chatkhara House is our specially formed recipe of chicken mixed with spices served on masala naan.
Dastarkhuwan
We are super excited to be a part of the Lahore Eat 2016 festival. For us it is all about showcasing our heritage through our food. We will be serving Afghani cuisine at the Lahore Eat using recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation almost like an heirloom. Look out for our very special Afghani pulao!
Lahorelicious
Lahore Eat 2016 is going to be the biggest gathering of foodies in Pakistan. We’re looking forward to spreading the happiness one luscious spoonful at a time. Lahorelicious is an artisanal brand, with a commitment to crafting delicious and flavorful ice creams using the best available ingredients. We will be offering a selection of flavours that is both eclectic and indulgent. Some of which are Madagascar Vanilla Bean, Salted Butter Caramel, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Mint & Lindt, Almond Praline, Cappuccino, Vanilla Oreo and Strawberry Cheesecake.
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With scores of food stalls at the Lahore Eat next weekend, finding the very best might be a bit of a task. So Weekend did some snooping around and bring you our cut of the eateries you don’t want to lose out on in the herd! Happy chowing!
SCAFA
Sweet Affairs
We are looking forward to Lahore Eat to make people more aware of Sweet Affairs as a brand and as a patisserie. We want to highlight that we are not just a dessert place but also serve savoury items on our menu. Our speciality is going to be our rice bowls and our desserts.
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Cooking classes and training is our specialty and we will be serving a mix of children’s and adults cooking classes. Additionally we will be showcasing yummy eats from the fabulous catering company CaterIt. We are excited to introduce SCAFA to the Lahore foodie community through the Lahore Eat Festival. What we would highlight about our brand is that we are a world class culinary institute and we would hope to showcase this through the Lahore Eat platform!
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The Lahore Eat
12 genius tips for braving the city’s biggest food fest
#1 Say NO to driving! Book a ride with Careem!
Lahore’s roads and traffic are a goddamn nightmare these days, so forget the car, forget the driver, and forget the hell that is finding decent parking. Book a ride with Careem and for a flat Rs.200/-, they’ll pick you up, drive you there, and land you straight at the Careem pick-up/dropoff point. Just download the Careem app, book a ride using the “HHHEats” promo code**, and roll in like total a boss!
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#2 Bring An Old Blanket Or Sheet
Jilani Park is lush, green, beautifully landscaped, and the grass is literally begging you to take a seat, so forget scouring for tables and chairs. Bring along an old sheet or blanket for an impromptu picnic in the park. Carpooling is cool! Ride Careem with your buddies: save your sanity and the environment!
#3 Stow A Couple Of Plastic Bags
Hauling around empty plates and dirty utensils is a total bummer. Save yourself the grief and pop a couple of plastic bags in your purse and just collect your trash in there until you can locate an actual trash can.
#6 Rock Those Shades
The better to see all those people and goodies with, dahlings! Bringing the party home with to-go boxes
#4 Pack Wipes/ Tissues/Hand Sanitizer
Greasy hands. Smudged faces. Spills. Stained clothes. Germs. There are a million reasons this is a fab idea.
#5 Bring Your Own Takeaway Containers
Vendors at Karachi Eat weren’t offering takeaway options, so bring your own to-go boxes. Trust me, they’ll come in handy when you’re super full, but simply can’t imagine passing up on that delectable treat you’ve been eyeing all day. They’re also super useful for packing away those leftovers you refuse to part with.
#7 Wear Sunscreen
With the Lahori sun beating down, you don’t want to risk burning, so slather some
stival by Insha Bokari (Hunger & Haw Hai) sunscreen on before you head out. Stash some in your tote too, in case you need to reapply.
or flats. Your tootsies will thank you. The stroller, of course, is self-explanatory, and you’ll probably thank yourself.
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survival guide currency, which are redeemable with vendors for all those gorgeous goodies you’ve been eyeing.
#9 Take A Camera (As In Your Phone…)
#10 Carry Cash #8 Wear Comfy Shoes And Bring A Stroller For Younger Kids
If you show up heelan paa kay, I will cut you. You’ll be walking plenty, so slip into your comfiest sneakers
Vendors are prohibited from carrying cash so you can’t actually use regular paper money to purchase food at the festival. But you’ll definitely need it to purchase coupons, Lahore Eat’s official
#11 Bring Your Buddies Save flying solo for another adventure. Food + Friends = Primo fun.
#12 Go With A Game-Plan
Spontaneity is super, but this is not the time for that. Shortlist your must-eats and make a beeline for those hotspots first or you might miss the magic. Popular stalls usually have long queues, or worse, sell out lightning fast, so map out your route and make note of it on your phone.
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Just saying. Because it’s 2016. And Instagram. And you know you want to. P.S. For a chance to get those gorgeous photos featured on Hunger & Haw Hai’s Instagram and win amazing prizes, don’t forget to use the #HHHEats hashtag! They never made it to the gym...
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7 days with QYT!
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. Be positive, have courage and be kind. See you all next week!”
– By Qasim Yar Tiwana –
Day 1: I had a lot of fun designing a set for Valentine’s Day’s
special recording for Asim Yar Tiwana & Cybil Chowdhry’s talk show ‘Celebrity Lounge’ on PTV station. On the set I met with the gorgeous Maria Wasti who had specially come all the way from Karachi, Ali Zafar who sang beautifully and Maheen Kardar Ali who put together a fantastic fashion presentation. We all enjoyed a lot.
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Day 3:
Nilofer Shahid! What can I say about her! She is an institute, the classiest woman in the fashion fraternity, my mentor and a stunning diva. She invited me at her newly renovated studio to see her latest collection. Like her previous works, her collection was exquisite and beautiful. For a moment there, I was completely spell bound!
Day 2: Had an amaz-
ing lunch with my very close friend and a true fashion icon Hassan Shehryar Yasin at our favourite restaurant, the Cosa Deli, located at Mall One. It was much needed because we both had not seen each other for a while as we had both been travelling. He told me about his latest venture; the opening of a big couture studio by the name of the HSY Mansion. Congratulations Sheru for doing it again!
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Day4: I always like having tea and coffee with at my
Day 6:
This weekend came with yet another pleasant surprise. Mr. Anjum, General Manager of Faletti’s Hotel called and asked if I could meet his boss at my earliest convenience to which I happily agreed. So I went to their office assuming it would be another meeting for some event. But to my surprise, it turned out to be rather a personal meeting with Brigadier Mukhtar Ahmed who is the owner of the hotel and turned out to be a very close acquaintance of my late father. I felt really nostalgic when he spoke about so many different occasions when he had met my dad. I loved my time with Uncle Mukhtar as it brought out a lot of good old memories. I left with tears in my eyes after meeting someone who was so close to my father.
Day 5: One of the highlights of the
week was the 2-hours-long company with one of the most controversial actress of the sub continent, none other than the beautiful Meera! It so happened that she was the guest at ‘Celebrity Lounge’ on PTV with Asim Yar and Cybill. I must say that Meera’s demeanour and body language showed elegance and a graceful poise. She was concerned about how talk show hosts and journalists do not portray her accurately and usually show a twisted version of what she says. However, her ‘Celebrity Lounge’ episode was amazing and Asim & Cybill covered a lot about her career and personal life in a very professional manner. Another highlight of the show was the presence of our dear friend Hamid Latif of the famous Vidal Sasoon New York City on the set. Hamid was not only a co guest with Meera but also played a major role along with the hosts to explore various aspects of Meera’s career. She did a beautiful dance number with Hamid as well. I realised that she is an asset to our cinema industry and possesses a lot positive attributes. She left very happy because of the fact that this interview was done in a very dignified way and covered a lot of her personal and professional life for the audiences.
Day 7: Cybil Chowdhry cel-
ebrated her birthday with her closest friends at Ginsoy. We were about fifty to sixty people- all her close friends from the industry including people like Ali Azmat, Ali Zafar, Mehdi, Shahzad Raza and more. The entire affair was a lot of fun. I did the decor for Cybil’s birthday on her request.
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friends’ place. It is very relaxing and totally my kind of thing! Shahzad Raza is the pioneer of styling, makeup and photography. His shoots are still considered the best of the lot. I love going to his salon to pamper myself for a manicure and a pedicure etc because his team is so welcoming and professional that one feels like coming again and again. But this time he invited me to his glamorous office for a cup of coffee and to discuss some of our upcoming joint projects. I met his talented brother Mehdi as well. As Shahzad is one of my very dear friends so we ended up talking for hours and did not realise as time flew away. Later, Shahzad and I enjoyed food directly from his home kitchen. It was a lovely time indeed.
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It’s A Dream Come True
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n the recent past, interior design has become more than just about filling up your space with relevant merchandise. It has rather become a matter of personal statement and style. People actively look to design their space such that it reflects not only their taste but give an insight into their mind and soul to the observer. This public awakening to a sense of bespoke style is not lost on those in the business. Some of them are doing an absolutely great job at this. Dolce Vita Home, of the Diamond group, are of those few who have truly gotten the changing trend, and are staying ahead of the market by catering as well to this change as it comes. The Y- block DHA flagship store in Lahore is a true representation of this understanding. They have named it as ‘luxury and sleep’ store, and one cannot help but agree with it once one enters this lifestyle heaven. The store is a design inspiration itself. It substantially speaks luxury, comfort, intelligent design, with beautiful color play. There are chandeliers hanging low from the ceiling. They have taken every single detail into account from lighting to placement of merchandise to color scheme and pattern assignment. It feels
like a rush of creativity and idea, and can be a life changing experience for those who neither want professional assistance nor have any personal experience of interior design. Furniture is obviously the most eye catching part of the shop; where every single piece from huge beds, lounges, sofas, Milano & design sofa’s from Italy, various kinds of tables, and shelves to racks, foot rests, ottomans, and settees, is state of the art in itself. The most alluring part of going to Dolce Vita Home was the considerably wide range of products even within a single product line. Whether you are looking for classic, traditional or contemporary, you have a broad list of options to choose from to match your personal style. The best
part is Dolce Vita Home’s ability to provide for a very heterogeneous mix of buyers. If you are an avid reader and a coffee lover, you have come to the right place, where you’ll find everything from the comfortable sofa, recliner to a coffee table and bookshelf of your liking. Similarly, the gamut of vanity tables runs from the classic lady-like to the It-girl kind. Dolce Vita Home, all in all, is a one stop shop for any interior design enthusiast. It offers you almost everything you may possibly need to decorate your space. It does not end here, they also have a kids’ section with special focus on their needs. Keeping kids’ safety in mind, everything is designed with soft edges and extra cushion in the beds and sofas to ensure healthy sleep time for the young ones. There is so much more to Dolce Vita Home than just putting a few pieces of furniture and accessories together, it truly is a lifestyle choice. One must see it to believe it.
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5-Days Long Fun-Filled Kids Carnival Organized by Lahore’s Favorite Mall
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ahore’s Favorite Mall Fortress Square organized a massive 5-days long fun filled event with unlimited amusement& entertainment. The biggest part of the event was a kiddy car racing, first time in Pakistan, Fortress Square presented a junior car racing competition for the little champs where winner got a free kiddy car worth Rs. 25000. There was plenty of nonstop roving entertainment featuring puppet shows, magic shows, tall man and juggling performances by
Rafi Peer. Fortress Square also arranged lot of exciting games where winners got free gift hampers and shopping coupons. Different creative activities such as ‘build the city’ by Lego, coloring competition and a face painting for kids were also featured in the Kids Carnival. The most entertaining event of the year was attended by a large number of families throughout 5 days. World’s Youngest Microsoft Certified Professional, Muhammad Huzair Awan also attended along with other kids.
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Editors’ picks
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Persian Treats
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Persian food is just the best and Fauzia Rehman is simply a pro. It comes as no surprise that we just love her mouth-watering Ash and love the crispy Goshe-Fil! They even have some amazing selection of flavoured cottage cheese, sherbets including Jasmine, Cinnamon and Clove and the likes.
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By now you must have figured out our insane love for ethnic jewellery. We recommend checking out Amber Sami’s official Instagram. It is full of stunning jewels that would make a perfect fit for eastern wear outfits or even western cuts if you are the experimenting type!
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Sui Clothing
We were so happy to stumble upon Sui Clothing one fine afternoon. They have impeccably clean cuts and very sleek designs featuring western silhouettes. It is simple, yet elegant. A must-have!
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Style Berri
Dubai-based brand Style Berri by Kiran Malik has stolen our hearts. Fun and quirky, this brand is having us itching to spend. They have got a whole collection of T-shirts, skirts and dresses. And it delivers world-wide!
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Make no mistake, this is not your average Marvel movie. We loved DeadPool because it is a movie packed with action and thrill. We laughed like crazy at their insanely hilarious yet dark comedy. If you are into the whole super-hero thing like we are, then you will love it. But be warned, this movie is not for kids!