MARCH 06, 2016
Hey Weekenders!
CONTENTS 06. Around Town... One party at a time! 42. The Spring in her First Step! An exquisite lawn collection, 2016 by So Kamal. 48. W’s Roving Eye
This week’s hottest looks! Who made the style A- list?
52. Literature’s Badass Women
Fiction’s most powerful women, by Minahil Sherazi.
56. Hot Date
We’re up close and personal with Nyla Asghar of “The Lounge.”
60. What Women Want
Sana Shah returns with her sage wisdom.
66. 7 Days with QYT
Qasim Yar Tiwana’s unstoppable social calendar.
68. Lahore Eat 2016
Streetstyle and great food! Our expert analysis!
72. The Edit
Style a basic white kurta in 7 different ways!
74. Travel & Cake
A taste of Florence, off the beaten path with Zainab Tariq.
78. Love Struck
Weekend’s editors’ picks!
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Doesn’t it promise to be a fantastic week when, early Monday morning, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy wins an OSCAR? We are ever so proud of our girl and were rooting for her all the way. Moving on: It’s official, guys! Lawn mania is taking over steadily, as is the beginning of a whopping hot summer. Ready or not; here it comes! This week, our hot date was Nyla Amjad Asghar of the interiors brand, ‘The Lounge’; she talks to us about work, family, life and the craziest thing she’s ever done. We have QYT’s unstoppable social calendar, Sunshine Shah on what women want and this week, in celebration of approaching International Women’s Day, Minahil Sherazi talks about the powerful women characters in fiction who have inspired her throughout her life. We have the perfect way to style a white kurta which will make putting together the staple summer look so much more imaginative. The Weekend just keeps getting better, thanks for joining the party! Sincerely, Team Weekend.
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Morri Magic Rehan Bashir, Selina Rashid, Zara Shahjahan & Kamiar Rokni
Luxury fashion brand Morri hosted a private viewing of their debut collection “The Seven Steps to Baltiyul” as the inaugural exhibition at the Pakistan Fashion Design Council’s new space, The PFDC Fashion Active, in Lahore.
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Shazia & Sadia
Ayesha & Aamara
Saba
Shazreh Khalid
Neelofar Shahid & Hammad Sadiq
Sabiha, Maliha & Mina
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Saira & Nadia
Maliha, Najia & Gull
Salina
Beenish, Qanoot, Aena & Fatima
Rana Nouman
Mahrukh
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Rehan & Aden
Sameera & Amna
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Amna Khan
She Said Yes! Rana Tahir and Mavra R Tanveer celebrated their Mehndi function amongst friends and family.
Rana Tahir & Mavra R Tanveer
Fatima Waleed
Zoya, Maria & Sara
Maleeha & Madiha
Ayesha
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Mahvish
Maryam & Shahnawaz
Mahasin & Rahat
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Anoushey Ashraf
For a Noble Cause Aurangzaib, Feeha Jamshed & Hasan
Nida Azwer
Kamil & Samra
Amna, Faisal, & Omar
Ather & Mariam
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Atif Aslam
The Karachi Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) hosted a musical night at Mohatta Palace in Karachi to raise funds for Karachi’s community building efforts.
Mr & Mrs Jerjees Seja
Mr & Mrs Faisal
Kareem & Sabreena
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Saad, Nadia, Suhina & Nadeem
Sharmeela Farooqi & Hasham Riaz
Nadia & Nadeem
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Sukhbir Singh
Sundus & Yasir
Saleha Qureshi & Ali Ahmed
Obaid & Nida
Sana & Affan
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New in Town! Zainab Chottani launched her first flagship store in Karachi.
Sarah & Nazneen
Umair Tabani
Tapu Javeri
Saim with friend
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Deepak Perwani
Hani, Hafsa, Nighat, Zainab & YBQ
Sunita, Komal, Maheen, Imran with friend
Samra & Maliha
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King Arthur
Dance the Night Away! Maroosh, Ubair & Khadijah
Quratulain Baloch
Umair & Junaid
Cybil & Zara
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Waleed with Mr. & Mrs Fahad Sheikh
Mountain Dew Pakistan organized Pakistan’s first ever Electronic Dance Music Festival in Lahore.
Omar Malik & Nadia with friends
Jahanzeb, King Arthur , Ahmed Kardar, Ahmed Hassan & Murtaza Ahmed
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Ali Azmat
A Cause That Matters The Friends of Shaukat Khanum organised the fourth Festival of Life for families at the SKMC Hospital in Lahore.
Sara, Mehreen & Natasha
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QYT
Faisal Rehman & Bina Chaudhry
Aliha
Nadia Jamil
Izza & Maha
Hameesa, Saeeda & Chand
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Uzma & Juju Haider
Natasha & Komal
Anum & Alizeh
Waleed Khalid & Ahmed Kardar
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Mehar & Mehak
Ghazala, Naila & Javeria
Quadrum
Shahid & Sara
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Compass Sara, Sharmeen & Samina
Awarding certificates to students
Asna Salahuddin
Lubna, Shahid, Kalim & Dr Afshan
Mr & Mrs Hassan Tata
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Mehak & Sara
Compass introduced winter sports for their students with special needs and celebrated the success of this commendable venture surrounded by friends and patrons.
Sarah Bandey & Sara Muggo
Nosheen Saad & Saira Masood
Zanib & Shirin
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A Retail Dream Saira Shakira launched their flagship store at Gulberg Galleria mall. The store stocks their new collections.
Usman, Shakira, Saira & Faisal
Hamna, Rubina & Sam Ali Dada
Alizay Gabol & Shazray Sheikh
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HSY
Amir Mazhar & Reema Farid
Tabinda & Amna
Mahak & Mehar
Asifa with friend
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Maritza & Anaum
Azam & Eman
Sadia & Sumbleen
Mr & Mrs Munib
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Cybil
Maryam & Natasha Saigol
Zarmina Khan
Atif & Asif
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Ekra Bhatty
Gearing up for Summer! Gul Ahmed launched its new Spring/Summer lawn collection Volume 1 in Lahore.
Masood & Adnan Khan
Raheal
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Fiza Ali
Xille Huma & Abdul Mannan
Noor
Soniya
Fizzy Khan
Sahiba
Tayyba & Annie
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Jimmy Khan
On The Silver Screen Foha Raza, Mehek Saeed & Natasha Saigol
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Nadia Afghan & Sarmad Khoosat
The film Bachaana, featuring Sanam Saeed, Mohib Mirza and Adeel Hashmi, premiered in Lahore.
QYT & Ayesha Sana
Ahmed Ali Butt & Fatima Khan
Sanam Saeed
Jawad Bashir & Adeel Hashmi
Saad Kureshi, Madiha Qaiser & Imtisal Zafar
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Salman Saeed, Mohib Mirza, Sanam Saeed, Nasir Khan & Rizwan Saeed
Aamina Sheikh
Umair Fazli
Teepu Qureshi & Maida Azmat
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Amber Liaqat
Goher, Saad & Khurram
Selina & Rizwan Khan
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SO KAMAL LAWN 2016
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It is said often, that a woman who feels beautiful is her happiest self. This Spring, the essence of that simple philosophy comes to life with So Kamal’s exquisite lawn collection.
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W’s ROVIN W
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
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Zara Peerzada This beauty looks absolutely ravishing in Saira Shakira. The pulled back hair with that off shoulder top gives her a clean, graceful, porcelain look we cannot fault. The shoes could have undertaken a more daring adventure, but we are happy to overlook it.
Maryam Muslehuddin
Clearly, we are on an ethnic binge. Maryam wore this heavy outfit so weightlessly at a recent mehndi in Lahore. Moral of the story? USE CLEVERLY DISGUISED BOBBY PINS!
Alishay Adnan It’s sleek, it’s summer, it’s something out of an ad for a yacht (is there such a thing? May be not). Weekend’s Roving eye is getting a run for its money! We love the sunglasses, minimal accessorizing and the no-fuss hair. Bravo
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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!
We would have loved to see Sharmeen experiment with her look at an event as global as the Oscars, but can you fault a beautiful woman who walks away with a gold statuette on one of the most notable nights of the year? No. Sharmeen, we absolutely love you and are so proud of you! What a perfect ambassador for the country.
Aleena Naqvi Aleena carried off a great day-time look in this Studio S saari. Please note, she did not over accessorise, seeing as it was an afternoon event and completed her look with a pair of earrings and a casual up-do. Good going!
SanaAnsari
This, THIS is what a happy spring bride should look like on her wedding party. Cool, laid back, comfortable enough to dance and mingle and laugh without worrying about her fake lashes or polki set falling straight off. We love it. March 06, 2016 | 49
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Literature’s badass women
These female protagonists were a feminist triumph! by Minahil Batool Sherazi
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emale characters have stayed with me long after I have finished books that they are featured in. Maybe it’s because their struggles and triumphs are relatable as a woman myself, or maybe it’s due to the intimacy with which I have come to know them. By no means are these books The Feminine Mystique (Betty Friedan) but these characters inspired change beyond their time, kicked ass, and made being a woman that much cooler. The books featuring these female protagonists have earned a special place on my bookshelf and with International Women’s Day just around the corner (8 March), I thought I’d roundup a few of my favourite literary heroines.
Nancy Drew
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he Nancy Drew Mystery Stories were not strictly literature but one of the first fictional heroines I was exposed to. The school library was always fully stocked of the series and I devoured them all. Nancy was a teenage girl, not much older than my friends and I, but not just your ordinary teenager. She was an amateur sleuth; devoted to solving crimes and getting herself into dangerous situations. I think Nancy inspired us all (including US Supreme Court justices) to pursue adventure, use logic and deductive reasoning and to have this great determination to succeed. Nancy was an independent, clever and witty woman who relied on her brains rather than sex appeal. This message was important in the 1930s when the stories first came to life, but still resonates with women today.
fiction. Lisbeth shuns all stereotypes and is a troubled, anti-social, blackclad, skinny version of (my other favourite superhero) Batman. The formidable Lisbeth takes on many roles: hacker, activist, criminal, vigilante and kicks the proverbial in each one. In the series Lisbeth is institutionalised, framed, beaten, raped and even buried alive. But she keeps coming back, unforgiving and determined, with one goal in mind: to protect other women from their male abusers. The success of Stieg Larson’s Millennium series is richly de-served due to its fierce and fearless avenger who survives and goes to brutal lengths in righting wrongs. For that, Lisbeth Salander is unforgettable and my favourite literary heroine.
have read Philip Pullman’s His trilogy you would have IlovedfDarkyoutheMaterials feisty, charming and young
heroine Lyra Belacqua (later becomes Lyra Silvertongue once she has defeated the King of the Polar Bears) who forcefully drives the plot forward. Lyra is a ballsy girl who is strong and uncompromising but also bright and compassionate as she sets out to rescue her friend Roger who is kidnapped by the Gobblers (General Oblation Board). She has an intense interest in learning about and exploring the world. Pullman created a heroine that eventually goes onto save the world. Lyra is unafraid to question authority, is morally flawed making her more human and she rejects the identity and role society ascribed her. I loved reading the His Dark Materials trilogy when I was younger and would happily re-read it now as an adult.
Hermione Granger come as no surprise that IfriendtHarryshould Potter’s smartest wizard has made the list. Hermione
is classically heroic in that she is by Harry’s side along with Ron in fighting Voldemort. But she is no ordinary side-kick—far from it, Harry and Ron wouldn’t be able to get where they are or do the things they do, without relying on Hermione’s intellectual and emotional smarts. She holds her own in the Harry Potter series and even carries her two best friends through some dangerous situations. Hermione anticipates and prepares for every situation the trio may and do find themselves in, and even stands by Harry when Ron briefly abandons him. She casts complex spells and puts her feelings on hold (for Ron) and focuses on the task at hand: ensuring evil doesn’t prevail. Hermione is courageous and incisive with leadership qualities that we can all learn from, and one of my favourite characters from Harry Potter.
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tieg Larson’s Lisbeth Salander S heroine of the Millennium Series is my favourite female protagonists in
Lyra Silvertongue
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Lisbeth Salander
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Elizabeth Bennet
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ere was a woman who was witty, intelligent, brave, independent and unafraid to speak her mind at a time in society where women were meek and obedient. She had strength of character, she did not adhere to the submissive role of women typical of that society and she did not care for the economic class difference, also typical of the 19th century. I think we can all draw inspiration from Jane Austen’s well-loved Elizabeth Bennet who will forever have a place on lists like this one!
Sofia
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n Sofia from The Colour Purple ,Alice Walker created a female character that broke away from traditional female roles. Sofia is strong, sassy and doesn’t stand for any unfair treatment. Sofia is capable of doing physical hard labour, in fact better at doing it than Harpo who does not relish manual labour. She doesn’t find an equal in Harpo because he is unable to match her strength of character or even treat her as an individual. Sofia is far from the submissive wife Harpo wants her to be and when he tries to assert himself on her, she literally fights back and hurts him. She is a proud woman who refuses to be treated unfairly which leads to a long period of humiliation and suffering. But Sofia’s spirit remains unbroken. Sofia isn’t the only strong female character in The Colour Purple but she stood out to me because she is rebellious, brave enough to leave a husband who clearly doesn’t deserve her, and confronts the social order of the racist community she is living in. Sofia inspires me today as much as she did when I first read Alice Walker’s masterpiece.
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“My husband says marrying him was the craziestthing I have ever done!”
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Nyla Asghar is the founder and owner of ‘The Lounge,’ a home couture store that has bespoke furniture and some really exquisite items for decor. We sat with Nyla Asghar and spoke about her life, her career and so much more! This is what we talked about. Foha Raza: Who, in a nutshell, is Nyla? Nyla Asghar: In a nutshell, I would say I am a perfectionist, which involves being very hands-on. I like to micro-manage everything which is why, sometimes, I over-stress. But, I guess that is where the perfection part comes in. I am very organised and very responsible. FR: That must be something that really helps you out with your work then?
Where: The Lounge, Fortress Square Nyla wore: Lime tunic with beige jeggings Foha wore: Blue top, green chinos, oversized black jumper
NA: Absolutely. My personality speaks in my work when it comes to quality and finishes. I personally give a lot of attention to every piece that I make from production to end. FR: Tell us a little bit about your childhood. NA: I was born in Los Angles, California. We moved back when I was eight or nine years old. So I remember it quiet well. We have a lot of friends and family there so we keep visiting quite frequently. From there,
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FR: What about your favourite memory from childhood? NA: Oh that is a tough one! One of my fondest memories was going to Disney Land! Oh and having Fruit Loops and Fruit Roll Ups as well! FR: What about your education. NA: Okay so, my schooling is from St. Josephs, Karachi. And then my college was from OPF, Islamabad. And after I moved back to Karachi, I was in banking for quite some time.
FR: Oh wow! From banking to interiors! How did that happen? NA: (Laughs) This is also quite a sob story. Basically, I got into Indus Valley twice and
“I feel like I should be a little insensitive at times, businesswise.”
that is the year we decided to move to Islamabad. And as my entire maternal family is in Lahore, I thought that I could go to NCA. But my mother wanted to keep me close to her. Also, at that time NCA’s hostel had a terrible repute so my parents weren’t very keen, which is where my art school dream was destroyed (Laughs). But after I got married, I joined NCA for interiors. And the same year I graduated, I did my first exhibition from home and that took off very well. FR: So, five things that no one knows about you. NA: I am a great chef. Only the people who have had my food know that about me. I design clothes for close family and friends only. I don’t do it commercially. I love dancing. I paint. I don’t know if this is something that is relevant but a lot of people don’t know my age. Nobody believes me when I tell them that I am turning 38.
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we moved to Karachi. Essentially my family is a bit old school when it comes to raising kids especially daughters, which is why we moved back. In Karachi, I got married and then moved to Lahore. I have been here for 8 years.
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and your weakness? NA: I consider my organization to be my strength. And my weakness is that I am a very soft person and sometimes feel like people take me for granted. I feel like I should be a little insensitive at times, business-wise. FR: If your spirit had to channel one animal, which one would it be. NA: A kitten!
FR: Wow. I can’t believe that you are 38! NA: Yeah! See what I mean.
FR: So what is the craziest thing you have ever done? NA: My husband says marrying him was the craziest thing I have ever done!
FR: So what do you generally do in your free time? NA: Like I said, I like to cook a little bit. My routine begins with me going to the gym. I am a fitness freak- that is also something not a lot of people know about me. After the gym, there is a full day of work and if I get time off then I usually end up cooking something. I am not a shopaholic at all. I usually shop on my tours abroad. Or I watch Masterchef!
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FR: Masterchef Australia or Masterchef US? NA: US!
FR: What are three things on your bucket list? NA: I really want to go to different parts of the world and experience their street food. I want to visit the Maldives before it sinks. I would like to do Hajj at some point in my life. Preferably when I am young. FR: One person you love beyond words? NA: I would say my niece.
FR: What would you say is your strength
“At that time, NCA’s hostel had a terrible repute so my parents weren’t very keen, which is where my art school dream was destroyed”
FR: Who is your best friend? NA: My friend, Ambreen! She is how I met my husband. She married my husband’s best friend. I would say she knows me inside out. FR: Words to live by? NA: “You should work so hard that you don’t have to introduce yourself!” FR: Three words that describe you. NA: Perfectionist. Oversensitive. Organised. And! I am a cleanliness freak.
Rapid Fire:
Car: Not into cars Music: Hip Hop Food: Japanese Restaurant: Okra Movie: Reality Bites TV Series: Friends Books: Not much of a reader City: San Francisco Won’t Compromise On: Manners Will Always Take Out Time for: Gym Will Never Regret: Getting into interiors Favourite Item From Your Wardrobe: My jeans
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What Women Want
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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!
fix with make up or plastic surgery. What if you’re just born with large, chubby hands—no amount of manicures is going to cure that! Are you then forsaken? However, this post is not about men’s lists. Rather, I thought that I would come up with my own superficial, highly frivolous, and completely subjective list of what women find (and don’t find) attractive in the opposite sex. So let us begin. 1. A man must have impeccable hygiene. See it’s really back to the basics for us girls. Good hygiene lays the foundation for anybody’s likeability. This means no tea stains on his teeth because he definitely brushes his teeth regularly with an electric toothbrush no less. If he flosses—that is an added bonus! All this then leads to
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hile flipping through women’s magazines from time to time one comes across articles or features like “What a Man Wants in a Woman”, or “Five Qualities Men Look for in the Lady of their Dreams”, or “What Drives them Insane” and so on and so forth. And while such lists for women are really lame with points such as, “a woman just wants a man who can treasure her” or “who makes her feel safe”, the “What a Man Looks For” list is usually more superficial (and hence, entertaining!). I love when men are surveyed about what they find most attractive about the opposite sex and almost always, some guy will say: “Hands— my girl must have beautiful hands!” Great, the one thing we cannot
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nails trimmed and do not have dirt under their fingernails. I personally think there is nothing wrong with a man getting a pedicure every so often.
the fact that he will not have I also felt that bad breath, which is of course the general key. Orthodontic work can be expensive and hence, if the consensus was teeth are a bit askew it is unfair to have that as a requirement, that people who but if a man is brushing his did not work or teeth regularly and visiting chose to stay his dental hygienist every six at home (given months, a few crooked teeth here and there will not matter. that they were We don’t ask for much. Of financially able course, impeccable hygiene to do so) were also means that a man should never have hair creeping out of not smart. um, unexpected places, like the nose or the ear. That is definitely most definitely own nose not attractive. Attractive men trimmers. They also keep their
2. A man past the age of 35 must not be seen wearing shorts in public, unless he lives in Malibu, or is at the beach, or is visiting Disney World/ Land. He most certainly should not tuck his t-shirt or polo in to his shorts, belt them and then proceed to don mid-calf length socks with JOGGERS like an Asian tourist. I know I may have lost so many of you on this point, but one day while visiting a museum somewhere in Europe, you will spot one of the aforementioned tourists, dressed exactly as I have described, and you will turn to your own wonderful companion, dressed somewhat similarly, slurping away at an ice-cream cone, oblivious to it dripping all over his striped polo, and you
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will understand exactly what I meant.
5. Women get a bad rap for being gold diggers. While I cannot deny that some 4. A man who talks too much may be in it for the Chaching, Cha-Ching, I think is definitely not attractive. what is more common and There is a reason Batman is plausible is that women are the ultimate super hero for attracted to successful men. everybody. Nobody wants to hear a man yapping away about
A man past the age of 35 must not be seen wearing shorts in public, unless he lives in Malibu, or is at the beach, or is visiting Disney World/Land.
his various achievements and endearing qualities. Let others do that for you. Meanwhile, you just sit back and remain your mysterious, brooding self, which is oh so attractive.
Men who know what they want and work hard to get it and then are recognized for their hard work. Such men are dependable. Now if like Van Gogh some guy is only
recognized as successful posthumously, although extremely intuitive, women are not in fact clairvoyant, and hence, that is of no real use to anybody. Unless of course he leaves all his scribbles in his wife’s name, in which case… Cha Ching! Disclaimer: This list is not meant to be taken seriously, unless of course you are guilty of any of the above-mentioned points. Kidding! It is just my attempt at pointing out how silly and vacuous such lists generally are and how they needn’t be taken to heart… other than the ones that are backed by studies, of course! I am big on studies! Oh and I must point out that most of these photos were sourced from the “Bad Styles and Unattractive Guys” Page on Pinterest! I was spoiled for choice!
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3. A man who chooses to shave his head when faced with a receding hairline or hair loss shows decisiveness and courage, which is very attractive. A man who tries to hide his bald spots by combing over them with the little hair that he has left like Donald Trump or Nawaz Sharif, shows desperation and denial, and is a tad unattractive.
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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 –
Monday Mondays can be depressing when your weekend has been very happening. But this Monday was fun because I went to my village for 2 days. One of us (brothers) has to go regularly to check on our lands and our beautiful inherited Haveli. I love going there in winter. Both days of my trip were devoted to detoxing! I came back to the hectic life of Lahore, which I actually really like.
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Tuesday I was invited to Super Cinema for the premiere of Bachaana staring my favorite Sanam Saeed and Mohib Mirza. The movie was very entertaining with beautiful songs and it’s a must watch. I met lots of my friends there, had a great time watching the movie with all the who’s who of Lahore! It feels great thinking about how far the Pakistani cinema has come!
Sometimes you just want to relax, chill and let the social scene take a break. So when I’m relaxing I think a lot about my mother as she has always been my inspiration. She always had flowers in the house, dressed beautifully with gorgeous shoes, antique shawls and a dupatta on her head. We had a formal way of life where dinner was served on the table with wonderful linen, silver cutlery, starched napkins and food was served in fine bone china. My parents’ lifestyle reflects in the way I live and how my wife runs the house.
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Friday Thursday My friend Nadya Malik, the supermodel, is currently in town for her much awaited lawn campaign with my favorite designer Faraz Manan. I called her and we went out for coffee. We had a lot of fun talking and bonding. She got married in 2006 and I was the lucky person who designed all her wedding events. All 3 events were beautiful and not because I had organized it, but because a beautiful person was getting married. What I enjoyed the most was the marriage ceremony at the beautiful Lahore Cathedral. It is a beautiful church and I always wanted to do a wedding there. Thank you Nado for fulfilling my wish!
The most interesting day of the week is always the one when I’m styling a wedding event and I give my 100 percent to it. We love producing beautiful weddings. A lot of time, thought, creativity, effort and detail goes into every element. We often get asked which of our weddings is our favorite one. But it is like choosing between your children; you just can’t. Each and every one of our weddings has been unique and special.
Saturday Sunday Festivals are always very interesting and full of fun. They remind me of my childhood and the times when I used to go with my mother and friends to Bahbud in Islamabad. And so I really enjoyed going to the Festival of Life which my gorgeous friend Sara Shahid had organized for Shaukat Khanum. At the event, I met some amazing people like Rabia Butt, Amina Raja, Ali Azmat & his wife Fariha Ali and many more. I was very happy to see that so many people were participating in such a great cause. I salute all the people who are out there and working for different charities and helping society in such a big way.
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The Celebrity Lounge shoot with two talented fashion personalities Cybil Chaudhry and Asimyar Tiwana at the Ather Shahzad Studio was very interesting. The theme was all black and both looked absolutely glamorous in Rani Emaan couture and an Armani suit. The concept of the shoot was for the promotion of the show on social media but before it went viral I wanted to share this with my readers!
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It’s hard not to love most things on Ayesha Noon. This look has struck that perfect magical balance of sport style.
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Bisma Tareen
Bisma put together this crisp summer ensemble and it was a perfect choice for the great sunny outdoors.
sanam taseer We’ve missed the shalwar and were well pleased to see it around at the Eat! The best bit about this outfit is how utterly comfortable it looks.
Izza Khalid It’s the hat. We like hats.
Minahil QASIM
When done right and without trying too hard, plaid is a big winner for streetstyling. We love the messy top knot too!
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N atasha Monnoo It’s impossibly hard to pull off dungarees in this town, but we think Natasha Monnoo might just have nailed it.
Arjumand Bano We love ourselves an
outfit that doesn’t look over thought, is occasion appropriate and stylish at the same time. Enter Arjumand in a cool T, sweats and that waterfall jacket.
Scheherazade Sheikh Schehrezade Sheikh No fuss, no frills, just a huge dose of denim and cool. Oversized watch, check.
Tea from SARRAK PE KARRAK
The tea at Sarrak Pe Karrak is an intensely flavoured cocktail of ginger, spices, and is more tea than milk, which is a very welcome discovery. Proper “truck driver” cha’ with a twist that will give you the shot of caffeine tea was always meant to have! It’s opening soon in Model Town, Lahore!
Who doesn’t love churros? This was the perfect little box of delights at Lahore Eat and we want to know where we can buy them! Contact Muneeze on: muneezeskitchen@ hotmail.com
Fish & Chips from KBK Foods
The fish was marinated and fried to utter perfection, and the hand cut chunky chips were reminiscent of rainy London fish&chips stands. Authentic and delicious! Best part? They cater, and also have delicious home-made ice cream! Contact them on: 0312 2827000
AWESAMOSAS:
It’s absolutely genius. Stuff a samosa with chocolate, caramelised onions, or chocolate. We wish we were a part of the experiment kitchen when the folks over at Awesamosas were deciding on flavours. There is no end to what you can stuff into a samosa for instant deliciousness, it would appear, and we are hooked. Contact them on: 0332 8707390
BEEF SLIDERS from The Nishat
The very thought of little burgers makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside. These sliders served up fresh by The Nishat were perfectly cooked, juicy and hit the spot hard!
Strawberry Banana Nutella Crepe from Shut Up & Eat:
Possibly one of our favourite items at Lahore Eat was this wafer thin crepe stuffed full of fresh strawberries, vanilla, bananas and nutella. They were still warm by the time we had chowed the whole thing down! They deliver straight to your doorstep too! Contact them on: 0321 9424283
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Fashion aside, let’s get down to the more serious business of food. Amidst dozens and dozens of food stalls, we roamed for three days lost in an abyss of calories. Most of it was good, but some of it was truly great, imaginative food. Here’s the stuff we thought deserves special mention:
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Styling the white Kurta The white kurta is every Pakistani woman’s summer staple, and sometimes imagination is left far, far behind when styling the poor thing. Weekend presents you our edit of the seven items you can pair it with to up the style quotient this season.
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Think of your white kurta as an empty canvas and accessorize with splashes of color. Carry a handbag with animated prints and wear playful jewelry like this quirky necklace!
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add a bit of flare to you outfit with a printed pair of palazzos and transform your traditional white kurta into a cool fusioned daytime look. We love the checkered print on this pair!
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TRAVEL & CAKE
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Hi, I’m Zainab, and I’m going to use this space to share my favourite spots around Europe. While I was studying in Barcelona, I got the chance to explore and experience cities like a local, so here’s my scoop!
DittaArtigianale
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Brew your morning! Zainab Tariq What is there not to love about Florence? The epitome of a renaissance city, still vibing what we can call modern renaissance energy. Streets full of lazy artists with their work displayed on easels, young ambitious artists on bicycles beating the bustling crowds to get to their studio on time, others using the old pebbled streets as their canvas to replicate 15th century masterpieces. The city sleeps, breathes and feeds ART. When you are ready to absorb the energy, this is the spot you want to experience it at. DittaArtingianale has the best corner in Florence, where it sits discreetly without attracting any superficial attention. You walk in through the tall industrial doors to find a hidden pleasure spot; brewing coffee, roasted beans, classic music, a relief to all your senses. You’ll see the baristas slowly pouring the magic into a cup, and you’ll know what to expect.
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It offers an escape from the pizzas and pastas of Italy, with a refreshing menu of food and beverage, focusing on source and quality of the products. You’ll find a variety of teas, and cocktails also. My favorite was the Fig Marmalade and French Toast with filter coffee. Yes, it serves specialty coffee, but after my experience I think it’s safe to say it offers specialty flavor and service also. You will not leave disappointed!
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Red Bull Music Academy makes its first stop in Lahore!
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iven the immense pool of talent in our country it comes as no surprise that the Red Bull Music Academy decided to make its first stop in Pakistan, this time in the cultural center of the nation ‘Lahore’. For the first time in the history of Pakistani music the Red Bull Music Academy, a global institution committed to fostering creativity in music, conducted an Info Session aimed at bringing the local music scene closer to the Academy. Hosted by the Academy team member Nick Dwyer in the sprawling metropolis of Lahore, the Info Session kicked-off at the famous Haveli Barood Khana with Dwyer sharing insights and forgotten tales from over a decade of being involved in Red Bull Music Academy’s worldwide activities. Local Academy alumni Tollcrane and Noahs Heark along with the musicians who had flown in to Lahore from different parts of the country to attend the Info Session were indeed the highlight of the event. The invited musicians took this opportunity to
understand the Academy and its Application Stage better from Nick Dwyer and the local alumni (Tollcrane and Noahs Heark) who have had the great honor of representing Pakistan at the prestigious Red Bull Music Academy Session; Tollcrane Tokyo Session 2014 and Noahs Heark Paris Session 2015. “It was indeed an interesting session” said Daniel Panjwaneey who is popularly known as Alien Panda Jury. “Nick Dwyer helped us understand the Application Stage better and further motivated us (musicians) to apply. We should definitely have more Red Bull Music Academy Info Sessions in Pakistan” further added the young musician from Karachi. Another musician ‘Danish Lochner’ found the Session to be very informative, he said “The Session gave us a detailed overview of the Red Bull Music Academy and its Application Stage. Not only this but also answered our queries and presented a clear picture about the Academy. After the
attending the session all I can say is that one should definitely apply for this once in a lifetime experience!” Each of the musicians at the Session was given the opportunity to introduce themselves and showcase their style of music to all those present. Nick Dwyer was excited to share that good collaborations are expected between the musicians but most importantly the Info Session aims to lead these young artists to learn more about the Academy. ‘If you are in anyway involved in making music than you should apply for it and hopefully we will see another promising artist representing Pakistan at the Red Bull Music Academy Session in Montreal this year,’ he said with a confident smile. The Red Bull Music Academy Info Session ended with a promise to return with another exciting session in a different city of Pakistan. Also, with a hope to see a fifth Pakistani participant at this year’s Red Bull Music Academy Session in Montreal due to take place later this year.
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We know lawn is taking over everyone’s life, but we just couldn’t resist AUJ’s fresh new lawn collection. We love their aesthetic that uses multiple designs from all over the subcontinent and fuses them with European Bauhaus geometry.
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Disclosure Featuring Lorde: Magnets
Lorde’s voice is beautiful. Disclosure’s music is magic. Imagine what would happen when they both worked together on a track. That track is Magnets. We are obsessed with it this week! Download, listen, listen again and then don’t stop.
Rice Bowl: Who doesn’t care for hot, delicious, comfort chinese food?! The orange chicken is one of our favourite treats, and we were happy to see them at Lahore Eat last weekend!
Fray Design Studios
We are the kind of people who really appreciate giving a space a little personality. And nothing screams personality like customised decor items by Fray. They have got fabulous customised cushions, wall hangings, mugs and more. Definitely an online store worth exploring!
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