Pakistan Today Paperazzi issue C 144 June 05th, 2016

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08 An F.T.A. Affair Farah Talib Aziz's exhibition!

12 Debut En Vogue Jahanara lawn launches nationwide!

24 Cover Shoot Cross Stitch 32 Beauty Edit Zarpash Mustapha tells us about the best blush on's!

34 Hot in the city Best buys this week!

36 Life on Paperazzi Tasbih Qazi 38 About a boy Danyal Zafar 46 Trends: '90s Throwback Sport this edgy trend this season!

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an f. t. a. Affair

Zainab Muhammad

Sana & Farzeen

The much awaited Eid Collection, curated by the talented design house of Farah Talib Aziz, hit racks with a successful launch and the adulation of all its attendees.

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GLitz & Glamour

Sarwat Gillani

Atiya Khan, Shehryar Munawar & Rubya Chaudry

The evening was dedicated to celebrate the master-minds behind all the glitz & glamour unfolding in Pakistan. The night was bound to be a merry success when Ahmed Ali Butt, Vasay Chaudhry and Rubya Chaudhry took on hosts of the ceremony.

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Mehrunnisa Ahmed & Asiya Sayed Team Jahanara - Abdul Wali Ahmed, Mehrunnisa Ahmed, Maham Hummad and Hummad Ali Ahmed & Zara Peerzada

debut en vogue

PFDC Fashion Active saw Jahanara debut her impressive Eid Collection in Lahore with a response that spoke miles for the quality and aesthetic that ran throughout her work.

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Mahnur Khan & Asad Butt

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Alisha & Abdullah Ahmed

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Cybil CHaudhary

Anum, Fatima Saleem, Fatima Shahid, Asim & Taimoor

The popularly addictive game that has turned into a brand of its own, Angry Birds premiered its movie at Imax Cinestar in sponsorship with Oolala! Flavoured milk and Hkc Entertainment.

Celebrities soared in to catch the first seats of the absolutely hilarious saga.

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Rana Noman, Saamiya Raazee, Ayesha Salman, Amjad Mohsin & Nadira Khalid

Alizah & Aquila

Amna Kardar

Hina Salman

Munib Nawaz & Jibrael

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Qadir Bakhsh, Nabeel Khan & Irfan Basit

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Sundas Tariq

Rabia Zia, Hina Butt, Annie Mansoor, Sehru Es

Inspired by natural hues and contemporary fashion, Tarzz launched with a bang at Dolmen Mall Karachi offering men and women quirky yet tasteful fashion.

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Saim & Ray

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Umair & Sadaf

Mr & Mrs Naeem ul Haq

Shazia Shah

Marium Mirza

Nighat Misbah & Rubab

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Munaaf & Sabeen

Iqra Faiz

Muneeb Butt

Zahlay Sarhadi

Mr & Mrs Imran Aslam

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What is your background in the arts?

I graduated with a Bachelor in Fine Art, Distinction in Dissertation from the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture in 2010. It was the greatest 4 years of my life. I came out with a strong studio practice, a theoretical base and friends for life. I learnt what passion meant along with discipline and hard work.

Soon after graduation I moved to Dubai to work with the The Third Line gallery as Communications Manager. In 2013, I relocated to London and began work as Gallery Manager at Edge of Arabia. At the end of 2015 I took the plunge and launched Bahaar, an online sales platform for contemporary emerging art from South Asia and the Middle East.

How confident are you about the ecommerce environment for being a promising outlet for artists to reach their audience?

E-commerce has changed how hundreds of markets work and I do not expect art to be an outlier. It has dramatically grown the size and breadth of the potential customer base and enables smaller companies like Bahaar to enter the field faster. In addition to saving on high cost of retail floor space, it reduces the stress of staffing and holding expensive inventory.

It also provides the option to offer 24 hour shopping at no additional cost. Bahaar aims to establish an accessible online market place for young collectors and emerging artists to suit the lives of millennials who require everything at their fingertips. Gone are the days of sales via art patrons, long-winded exhibition previews and shows. At Bahaar we pride ourselves in empowering the artist and encouraging the young collector to buy art.

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mariam maqsood hassan

What first drew you to the arts?

My love for art has always been a part of me and my surroundings definitely helped nurture that talent. It is the most personal part of me but also the feature I am most defined by. I am blessed to have grown up in an incredibly large, loving and artistically inclined family. My father is an avid art collector and there is not an inch of bare wall space in my parent’s beautiful home in Dubai. Our extended family is deeply rooted in the Pakistani art and culture scene. From playwrights to fashion designers, musicians and artists, I am very proud to say the Maqsoods have it all covered

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Where did you derive your inspiration from to create Bahaar? What is your vision for Bahaar?

After hosting a number of successful exhibitions and events, locally and internationally, it became clear to me that the traditional gallery model was not serving the interests of the budding artist-collector relationship. Bahaar aims to bridge this gap by connecting emerging artists from South Asia and the Middle East with young collectors globally. Our motto: “From the Artists heart to the Collectors home.�

Do you work solo or is there a team supporting the portal of Bahaar?

We are a small team looking to grow soon! To put it

simply, I am the only constant so far. I work with freelancers and a shipping logistics team.

How has the response been to the concept of Bahaar so far?

Bahaar was officially launched in November 2015. It has not even been a year and we are already so excited about how much we have achieved. The response from Artists, Collectors, Friends and Family has been incredibly positive and has given proof to our concept. Our target audience is young collectors looking to explore the market and get some guidance on their purchases as galleries today are intimidating for the average young collector. At Bahaar we get access to works by young emerging talent that big commercial galleries and institutions have not yet tapped in to.

What are the upcoming plans for ArtBahaar?

Our website is currently under construction and has a lot of special features we are working on. We also have some exciting ideas for pop-ups in London and collaborations across the globe in the works but cannot reveal much more right now. Follow us for more info and updates… www.artbahaar.com Instagram: @artbahaar Have you seen hesitation or enthusiasm from artists so far?

Only enthusiasm so far! Our model works in favor of the artist because we have non exclusive contracts which give artists the

mobility to consign their work elsewhere too.

What has been the proudest and most fulfilling moment in your career to date?

My proudest moment so far was Bahaar’s first sale to a person who found Bahaar on Instagram (and not through personal connections). It just goes to show the power of social media!

What is one question that nobody asks you but you wish they did?

The idea behind the brand and logo. In case you’re interested in knowing, we decided on the name Bahaar because we wanted an Urdu word which would be easy to pronounce in English but also had the same meaning in a few other Middle Eastern languages. ‘Bahaar’ means spring in 5 languages; Urdu, Farsi, Turkish, Kurdish and Azerbaijani. It resonated well because of our support for young emerging artists, seedlings who will bloom like flowers in Spring. ‘Bahaar’ also means spice in Arabic, which evokes the feeling of liveliness, excitement, eastern values and a red-hot emotion that we wish to awaken in the passionate collector’s heart.

What advice would you give to a younger you?

YOLO Are there any upcoming projects we should be excited for?

Some cool pop ups and collaborations to come soon. Sign up to our mailing list at info@artbahaar.com for more information.

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6 Best blush on' s blush ons can work wonders for your face and your make up isn't complete until you sweep color or rosy glow across your cheeks. the right blush helps in brightening up the complexion and makes your skin look healthy and radiant while adding warmth to your make up.

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dior rosy glow

This Powder blush has more staying power and is build-able to desired intensity -just perfect for pink flushed cheeks. It gives the right amount of colour and glides on really smoothly.

Absolutely gorgeous!

mac cream blush 'so sweet so easy' "posey" This blush is highly pigmented and build-able, which means you can create any kind of look from sheer to dramatic. It's fabulously smooth and pleasurable to apply and that natural glow and flush lasts very long.

NYX baked blush

An amazing option that is budget-friendly is NYX's full on femme baked blush. A natural glow - check, high pigmentation - check, sheer perfection - check check. Perfect choice in an affordable amount.

tom ford in frantic pink

The texture of it is the smoothest, so finely milled and refined, not worrying about going overboard. It's the most natural pinky peach blush which also adds beautiful luminosity to the face. This long wear formula doesn't compete with the skin tone and lights up the face

nars the multiple in orgasm, luxor, undress me, riviera

An effortless way to instantly lift and freshen up any make up look, and the perfect replacement of two products, blush and highlighter. All these pigmented shades can be layered for more opaque look and blends easily with just right amount of shimmer.

bobbi brown brightening brick. pink or coral

Whether you want a light pink flush or deep coral glow, it's a must have for everyday use.

The beautiful shades together "blends like a dream". The powder is quite intense and the glowing finish it imparts is what makes it so desirable.

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IN THE FIELD WITH...

Danyal Zafar STUDENT, ACTOR, MODEL & MUSICIAN

• Guilty Pleasure?

I sometimes dance and sing-along to Justin Bieber's 'Sorry'.

• On Your Playlist The Girl in The Yellow Dress - David Gilmour • Whats the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?

Her scent • Pet Peeve People who love showing off, especially material possessions.

• Which Celebrity Has you Star Struck?

Charlize Theron • If you had a superpower what would it be?

None. I'd rather train hard enough to be Batman, haha.

• Biggest turnoff Too much of unnecessary talking. Leave some mystery!

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what we fancy!

From the makers of Paperazzi!

Find out what tickles our fancy!

food

hot couple!

Sana & QYT are on our hot couple list this week!

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on the playlist Controlla by Drake is playing on repeat this week!

fun & quirky

fun stuff We're hooked on to a new show on Netflix called, Drop Dead Diva. This show is about a stunning but shallow model-wannabe, Deb, who dies in a car accident and her soul resurfaces in the body of Jane, a senior plus sized attorney who is brilliant and well-liked, basically the exact opposite of Deb. By a twist of fate, Deb is slowly coming to terms with inhabiting Jane's curvier frame in an ultimate showdown between brains and beauty.

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Saadia Yasin is our top pick for the most fun and quirky person this week.

Her always smiling nature, adorable personality, love for yoga and travel always intrigue us!

Word on the street is that she's coming up with her very own shoe line. Well, if this is true then we wish her nothing but all the best and look forward to her new venture.

hot stuff The creative mind behind Zeh, Shahrina Hashwani Khawaja who clearly got her creative genes from her designer mum, Shamsha Hashwani but this beauty has surely proven her talents by providing some excellent quality creative products and is the perfect combination of beauty and brains.

news

H&M is popular for its annual collaborations with top designers at concession prices.

Last year their collaboration with Balmain took the high street by storm and practically broke the Internet. This year they are collaborating with trendy fashion brand Kenzo who are getting ready to exhibit accessories and clothing for both men and women. How exciting!

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hira khan new york & boston

planes, trains & automobiles

Travelling is great fun. You get to explore a new place, meet new people and get wiser! We want to know more and will share with you exciting travel stories from a few special people in our new section, planes, trains & automobiles!

Where did you choose to go and why?

I went to New York and then to Boston. It all started when I found out that my all time favorite celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic was holding his very famous Master Class in New York. Although there were still 2 months to the class I JUST couldn’t wait and quickly signed up for it. It had always been my dream to learn from the guru himself and meet him, after all he is the king of makeup and his work has always been a great source of inspiration for me. He does magic and this was one opportunity I couldn’t miss out on! So that’s how I decided to head off to New York for the weekend to fulfill my dream and then later to Boston for leisure.

Where did you stay?

In New York we stayed at the Club Quarters on 6th avenue. As for Boston it was my cousin’s apartment on Boylston Street.

Who did you travel with?

It was just my dad and I.

Suggest some amazing restaurants there?

In New York I didn’t get to dine in a lot but some of the places

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What are the best shopping spots there?

As for New York I was just there for the weekend and considering im a makeup addict I was mostly found in the Sephora or Mac stores at Times Square! The 6th and 7th avenues have some of the best stores. If you are a die hard Game of Thrones fan like me I would say do check out the HBO store, you will love it! As for Boston the Prudential mall, Copley mall and Newbury street has a variety of stores.

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travel diaries Suggest places for a perfect night out.

230 fifth is a good spot for a night out in New York. The Standard hotels rooftop bar is also on the list. In Boston, Jillian’s is a good option for a bowling night and Royale if you’re into clubbing.

What can you do over there do relax and unwind?

The Mandarin Spa in New York is a good place to relax, I think a walk at the Central Park or Highline is a good option to unwind as well. In Boston, a cruise away for dinner or lunch can be pretty relaxing.

Finally, any tips?

My purpose was to attend the master class and one thing I learnt from it was to never give up on your dreams. What may seem like rocket science can actually be pretty simple! As for travel tips, I would say once in a while you really need to step ahead and get outside of your comfort zone. New York and Boston are those two cities where you can be out on your own without being dependent on anyone. You just need to explore the cities and you will have an experience of a lifetime!

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Tell us about the sights no one should miss out on There are a lot of sights you shouldn’t miss out on in New York.

The Manhattan skyline is beautiful, in fact Manhattan itself!

There is the Broadway. The Central Park and Highline are worth watching. There are the City Tours, the Broadway shows, the Empire State building and a cruise around the Statue of Liberty. As for Boston, there is just so much history . It’s one of the oldest cities and has a major role in the American revolution. So if you’re into history you should definitely not miss out on the Freedom Trail. The Faneuil Hall is a must visit as well. There is also the Boston Harbor and the North End which is also knows as Little Italy is a must visit. You feel like you’re roaming around

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you shouldn’t miss out on are – Magnolia Bakery, their banana pudding is DIVINE! There’s Laduree if you have a sweet tooth for macaroons. Momofuku Milk Bar has the best cake. I always wanted to try out the famous Halaal guys which I did this time.

There is Stanton Social and then there is ILILI for Lebanese food.

Since New York is known for brunching, Upstairs at the Kimberly and Sarabeths are great for brunches. As for Boston, I tried PF Changs which is good for Chinese, I really enjoyed Thai Basil apart from that the North End aka Little Italy is best for their Italian cuisines. George Towns cupcakes, the cannoli at Mike’s Pastry and Max Brenner’s chocolates are a must try to treat your sweet tooth!

fi ve th in gs i lo ve & hate

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love to love you!

l o v e to l o v e y o u !

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bff ’ s Lovers come and go, but best friends are here to stay! You have had your best most memorable, stomach hurting laughs with them. They have an uncanny way of reading your mind.

They keep you focused, pick you up when you are down and are always there which is simply priceless. You may be hating them sometimes but that’s only because you love them.

We get two best friends to tell us what they love and hate about each other.

Sehr Adnan & Aleena Raza fi ve th in gs i lo ve & hate

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w h y i lo ve s ehr

1. she is my best friend I can trust her with anything 2. she is the most fun loving and relaxed person I know 3. we can laugh for hours on our stupid jokes which no one else gets 4. she makes the best deserts and no one makes better macaroons then her 5. her love for food.

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1. she eats so much and never gets fat 2. she travels half of the year and i miss her a lot 3. she sleeps for hours and anywhere specially on Saturday nights 4. she makes my favourite macaroons and I eat too many of them and get fat 5. she has an amazing metabolism and loses weight so quickly.

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1. she's always late! she always asks me to message her when i leave my house for someplace and thats when she starts getting ready (or so it seems)!

2. she's never satisfied with her weight, and on the other hand i'm the sort of a person who wouldn't check her weight for months. everytime we meet, she has to ask me if shes looking thinner than last time.

3. i envy her for the fact that she can always dolls herself up with perfect make up (she's a pro!)

4. her amazing height makes me want to step away from her in pictures 5. i hate it when i'm here and shes travelling (which she does quite often), miss having her around.

fi ve th in gs i lo ve & hate

1. she is an extremely well balanced and well rounded person. she knows how to divide time between work, friends and her kids without neglecting anything.

2. our late night phone conversations which last for hours.

3. the fact that we are always laughing when together, even on the silliest things.

4. we both love going out and are always up for any plan, whether at day time or at night.

5. she always encourages me, and she literally pushed me into starting my own work.

l o v e to l o v e y o u !

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'90s throwback Remember the velvet, crocheted, and delicate wire versions of the '90s? Yes, we're talking about chokers as they're back with a bang! Still one of the coolest kinds of neck jewels around. We're totally digging this edgy trend!

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what’s happening!

Your weekly entertainment guide plus all the upcoming events and much much more! Paperazzi gives you the latest scoop! eid lawn

The much awaited Sapphire Lawn Eid collection is now available in stores nationwide. A collectiton with fashion forward additions such as wrap around kimonos, front open tied around the waist gilets, button down oversized shirts, batwing sleeves, pants with vertical sheer lines at the hem and the side seams accented with tassels and beads. We are smitten!

door of awareness fine leather Super excited for the launch of Nina Neri, a fashion brand making genuine leather handbags & clutches launches on 5th June a M.M Alam Road, Gulberg. Dont miss out!

We're extremely excited to introduce you to the Door of Awareness Summer Internship Program. If you're looking to make a difference this summer, consider volunteering. Any volunteers or students keen to get involved with their ground work, in activities ranging from teaching, co-curriculars, sports, theatre or fundraising, please get in touch at doafoundation@gmail.com

birthdays

Paul Githinji, Sehyr Anis, Adnan Malik, Nadira Sultan & Aini Jafferi have birthdays this week! Here’s to wishing them a great year ahead.

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horoscope

Our fab astrologer Zahid Haider, styles up your stars. Find out what’s in store for you this week!

For your in-depth weekly forecast call 0322-757-5219 E-mail: happyhaider65@gmail.com

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You won't win any races at the beginning of the week; going slow will be your MO. It's good to exercise patience, and there's a kind of quiet force that comes along with not rushing anyone. That said, by Wednesday, you'll be rushing all around. People who send you long, gushing emails will get a one-sentence response. Friends or coworkers who want an in-depth discussion of the details on Thursday will have to wait for a better day. Friday finds you flirting with youknow-who, but nothing heavy. Parents and relatives are a prominent part of your weekend -- or they're on your mind.

You won't win any races at the beginning of the week; going slow will be your MO. It's good to exercise patience, and there's a kind of quiet force that comes along with not rushing anyone. That said, by Wednesday, you'll be rushing all around. People who send you long, gushing emails will get a one-sentence response. Friends or coworkers who want an in-depth discussion of the details on Thursday will have to wait for a better day.

Friday finds you flirting with you-know-who, but nothing heavy. Parents and relatives are a prominent part of your weekend -- or they're on your mind.

The obstacle that plops down in your path on Monday may shake you up a bit, but stay the course. Focus. You knew there would be obstacles, but they're just part of the fun. Tuesday surrounds you with talkative people, but all you feel like doing is standing back and listening. By Wednesday, though, you're ready to join in on the conversations. Thursday and Friday find you feeling better and more ready for the future than you've been in a while.

(Also, someone's clearly head over heels for you, which is fun and flattering.) This weekend, be thrifty.

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A big lunch on Monday fills your belly and puts a huge smile on your face.

You are deliriously happy around other people these days -- even family members -- especially when food is involved. A social dinner on Tuesday is not a bad idea. Wednesday and Thursday, you have your sights set on wilder, more ambitious ways of spending your time. You are in the mood for adventure; you are in the mood to buck authority. Don't resist this positive impulse -- it's about time you came out of your shell! This weekend is about new beginnings.

Express yourself. Insist that the spotlight stay on you.

As much as you'd like to be spending the day in the park, Monday is all about work: your career, your standing -- stuff like that. Your reputation is on the up-and-up, in fact, and on Tuesday you feel like something of a celebrity. The circle of people around you is constantly lavishing you with praise, so put that circle of people to good use. Creative brainstorming figures into your day on Wednesday, and there's plenty of time for socializing on Thursday and Friday.

This weekend has you feeling sensitive and being particularly honest. A bubble bath on Sunday would end the week beautifully.

Your head opens up on Monday, and you have visions of far-off lands. And you start thinking improbably about philosophy.

And you try to devise new excuses to express yourself to people. On Tuesday, these impulses graduate into outright soul-searching. Research and analysis suddenly seem fun to you on Wednesday, and a logic puzzle captures your imagination. Thursday and Friday have the potential to be either stellar or stifling, depending on how you play your hand.

(Go for stellar. It's an attitudinal thing.)

This weekend, you're energized by being around other people.

Beauty hits you over the head on Monday -- it's everywhere. If you are in the middle of a romantic courtship, this is going to be a meaningful week. If you're not in the middle of a romantic courtship... well, wait a few days. Who knows?

Tuesday is like a duet between you and you-know-who, and Wednesday is suited for deep communication. Try to go out and experience what the world has to offer you and your special someone on Thursday and Friday. Newness is good.

Harmony is in the air. This weekend, take long walks through local parks. Look at the plants. Look at the sky.

Ah, the old give-and-take. An opponent may be a stronger force than you on Monday, but this is not an armwrestling competition. Ceding a minor victory at this point may be the key to getting what you want at a later date. Boldness and bravery are key on Tuesday as well. But in all your valiance, don't ignore the fine print this week, on Wednesday and Thursday especially. Be careful in any matters relating to money or business; taking a risk on Friday won't pay off.

Being yourself this weekend will pay off though -- in ways you'd never imagined.

aquarius

pisces

You are not one to spend a lot of time looking back, but at the start of the week your head is in the history books. Or it's in some of your old journals. Or you're asking an old relative a lot of prying questions. Something tells you there are relevant lessons for you somewhere in the past -- and you're right. Someone who shares your interest in history might turn into a romantic interest overnight (on Wednesday or Thursday), and Friday will be romantic as well. Small projects around the house will occupy your weekend.

Love and beauty abound at the beginning of the week: romantic notes, poetry, artwork, delicious dinners -- you get the picture. If you're single, this energy may manifest itself in a few days of incredible creativity.

Creativity will carry you through the week, actually, although Wednesday and Thursday are days of business and mutability. The moment you finish building a house of cards, someone breezes into the room and it topples.

Alas... life. Don't be too specific in your hopes for Friday, and you won't be disappointed by what comes your way.

This weekend will be barrels of fun.

21March/20April

24July/23August

21April/21May

24August/23September

sagittarius capricorn 23November/21December

22December/20January

You and your best friend are attached to each other -- at least by phone -- at the start of the week. Communication is key. How else are you going to get everything done? You see the value in having a trusted pal, and so does your trusted pal. By Wednesday, though, you start wondering if less talk and more action is in order. (It is in order. You're right.) Thursday is not a boring day, and neither is Friday. In fact, what with everything going on, there's a chance you'll lose sight of the bigger picture.

And what is the bigger picture? Where are you headed? That's a question for the weekend.

On Monday, you're dreaming of the woods: camping, trees, a crackling fire. You may not be able to dart off into a forest any time soon, but do your best to spend some time in an environment that in some way relaxes you. By Wednesday, you will likely feel the opposite of relaxed as flighty people zip all around you. Anyone who makes you nervous doesn't deserve a lot of attention, so be short and sweet on Thursday. Cut to the chase on Friday as well. This weekend, you'll be able to dote on one special person, and nothing makes you happier on Sunday than giving someone else a back rub.

22May/21June

24September/23October

21January/19February

22June/23July

scorpio

24October/22November

20February/20March