PakistanToday Paperazzi issue 79 March 8th , 2015

Two is better than one #twinset trend

beautiful minds

#celebratingwomen #powertoempower

omran shafique

in the spotlight on pg.68

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contents 18 A Taste of Turkey Babagoosh Restaurent Launch 28 Superstylin TDAP Display Largest Collection 32 Shop Till You Drop Shamsha Hashwani Flagship Store Launch 62 Cover Shoot Élan shoot 2015 96 Life on paperazzi Saba Ansari 100 Bridelicious Alisha Hashmi 102 Love to Love You Nida Naseem & Zoya Butt 104 Planes, Trains & Automobiles Sobia Nazir Phuket Thailand

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Publisher Arif Nizami l Publishing Editors: Samina Khan & Meher Tareen l Contributing Editor: Ali Nizami Managing Editor: Alizah Raza | Sub Editors: Mehak Elahi & Natasia Khalid | Creative Director: Muhammad Asif Marketing: Sohail Abbas 0300-4652194, Zahid Ali 0301-8479758, Muddasir Alam 0333-2282905, Zulfiqar Butt 0300-8451634, Kashif Shehzad 0321-2672501, Naeem Ahmed 0300-8430765 Photographer at large: Irfan Younas | Printed at PTPRINT Press, 4- Shaarey Fatima Jinnah Lahore.

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a taste of turkey

Mashaal Moazzam

Bilal Mukhtar, Nazim Sheikh & Farhad Shahzada

Raja Qaiser & Shahid Arif brought the Turkish franchise of Babagoosh to Lahore! Lahori foodies enthusiastically welcomed this new restaurant at a fabulous event managed by Savvy PR & Events!

Mehak Raza Rizvi & Rima Farid

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Faisal Rashid & Saira Qizalbash

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Amna Faisal & Kehkshan Hamid

Rana Noman

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Humera Malik & Sonia Malik

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luster your life

Nazia Gulzar

Mehar, Ahmmad & Jabran

Forest Cafe hosted an exhibition of beautiful 24K gold-plated jewellery to celebrate the work of the artisans of Jodhpur, India! We’re in love with these elaborate Mughal-inspired pieces.

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Nazli Abid

yes we can!

Tara Uzra & Nadia

Erum Lakhani Asaad

LADIESFUND held a power lunch for dynamic women professionals and entrepreneurs! It was a pleasure to meet such inspirational women!

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Marukh Isa

Sanober Siddiq

Zeenat S. Ahmed & Tahira Nasir

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Tara Uzra & Ambreen

Fareha Zarsheen

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Shazia Gohar

Syma Nadeem

Aneela Darbar

Rumaisa Mughal

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SUPERSTYLIN’

Maheen Khan

Sadia, Nadia, Aalia, Ayesha & Alizeh

Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) brought back an extraordinary display of Pakistan’s largest collection of export merchandise and services at its biggest trade fair. Event managed by Catalyst PR.

Maira, Alizeh & Sana Hafeez

Deepak Perwani

Frieha Altaf

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Sonia & Adil

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Nilofar Pirzada with friend

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Sadaf Malaterre

Tara Mehmood

Nimra, Mehreen & Eiman

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Madiha Imam

Mohsin Ali

Yildrim Butt

SHOP TILL YOU DROP

Anushey Hashwani

Shehrezad Rahimtoola, Saba Obaid with a friend

Shamsha Hashwani’s flagship store was well-attended by the who’s who of Karachi! Head on over to to this beautiful store in Clifton to get your hands on some great pieces!

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Anusha Bawany & Salima Feraasta

Anushey Hasham

Maliha Aziz

Ayesha Hashwani

Momal sheikh

Malika Rangoonwala

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Zahir Rahimtoola

Hamza, Osman, Bilal, Waqas, Jimmy & Bilal

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love is in the air Chandni Ikhlas & Asad Nizami began their wedding celebrations with an intimate mayun with close family and friends.

Maryam Ali Sarah Cheema

Chandni Ikhlas & Asad Nizami

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Madiha Saail, Tehmina, Taimoor & Beenish Shahid

Amina & Salman Zahur

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Zainab Alam & Yousaf Nizami

Zahra Shah, Saad Sibtain & Zainab Asad

Nina Nizami

Shazia Naveed

Misha Zaheer Ahmad

Mr & Mrs Saleem Sheikh

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Seveen Muneer and Salahuddin Bawany’s mehndi was celebrated with full force and was filled with love, laughter and good music! We wish this young couple all the best for their new life together.

Melanie Saigal, Safinaz Muneer, Naima Dadabhoy, a friend & Soraya Rahim

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Ali Shirazi, Nadia Shirazi & Zahra Merchant

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Turhan & Maham

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Umair Jalil, Talya Jalil & Sadaf Jalil

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Shoaib Shafi, Mehvish Khan, Marium Saqib, Naila Ishtiaq & Shazia Deen

Mehvish & Saifi Khan

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Sharmeen Hassan & Hassan Akbar threw a fabulous party to kickstart their co festivities! Amazing decor, delicious food and fun company made this evenin

Shanzae Amjad & Asim Qamar

Sarah Sultan, Rushna Sukhera, Khadija Sukhera & Ali Haroon

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Lubna Ali & Sana Ashraf

ir cousin Shanzae Amjad’s wedding vening super memorable!

Ali Shah, Shanzae Amjad & Nadia Khawaja

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Sara Irfan & Sadia Hamid

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Sarah Cheema Orange is the new black!

Sanam Saeed

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Casual chic is where it’s at!

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Shazah Ayub

Looks beautiful draped in an Umaima Mustafa kaftan!

Natasia Khalid Pulls off this look with ease!

Élan lawn wanderlust From Decatur’s description of sailors to Ulla Jones sporting halters in the late 70’s, one can envision what inspired Élan lawn’s 2015 collection “Wanderlust”; it is the wonderment of the modern free spirited woman. A versatile collection featuring exotic Python skins textures to Sicilian patterns, composed in great detail and executed to perfection. The Élan woman is a modern voyager, liberated and adventurous yet true to her roots.

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in the spotlight

Omran shafique

soundcloud accounts I follow: Ali Suhail Faris Shafi Hamza’Rubya

a quick rundown:

•Coke Studio (S1-S5) as a guitarist •With Ali Azmat as

guitarist •Mauj as singer/ guitarist/producer •co-VEN as guitarist •Kostal as singer/ guitarist/producer •Uth Records (S1) as musician/producer •Chand Tara Orchestra as guitarist/producer •in Raahi as a guitarist

tell us a little about yourself

•College Texas A&M University •Hometown Karachi •email oshafique@ gmail.com

Professionally, I make music and I help other people make music. Musician/ Producer combo. I have been involved in several projects over the years and I'm sure if you have listened to any Pakistani music in the last few years you have heard my work in some form or fashion. I also have been recording talented acts at my studio such as Zoe Viccaji, Hamza|Rubya, Teeen, Natasha Ejaz, Rushk, Maha Kazmi and lots more! I work on commercial projects when something fun comes my way. Personally, I am a father to two lovely daughters and husband to my amazing wife, Eva.

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When did you realize you had a passion for music? Have you always wanted to be a musician?

My eldest brother had a band, and I was always fascinated by that growing up. But it kicked into high gear around high school. Before that I wanted to be a ninja, and then a pro skateboarder. Thankfully, I settled for a just slightly more realistic goal of being a professional musician. Although, I was never involved in music as a profession until I moved to Pakistan in 2006...I spent a good 15 years just playing the guitar for myself. Actually, I have too much fun playing music to call it a profession. Although there are times when it becomes a chore, but, still, better that than doing some job I hate.

ing guitar. Ahsan has been making waves with his band Sounds of Kolachi and the rest of the guys are seasoned musicians. The idea behind this band is to be a no frills straight to the point band. Our recording process is pretty much as live as it can be, not a lot of overdubs, try and keep it as simple and quick as possible. Here are a few links:

https://www.facebook.com/RaahiBandOfficial And another project is called Chand Tara Orchestra.

This band was started by Babar Shaikh, who play How was your experience with Coke Studio? Rebass in the band. It's an experimental project where cording live must have been a huge challenge! we make more ambient sound scapes. Sikandar Muft Coke Studio has been great. It's rare to find such a professional yet creative on drums, and Rizwanullah Khan on Multi-instruments. environment. I learned a lot, and it truly shows the potential that we have in this country,when we put our minds to it. And we rehearse for so long before we get to the recording stage that it's pretty automatic. It's usually more a technical challenge at that point. It definitely builds up a musician's stamina!

Are you coming back to Coke Studio next year?

If I am asked, sure, I would love to! It's always a fun exercise. It was very enlightening working with Rohail Hyatt. Faisal and Bilal from Strings are taking the show in a exciting new direction. I enjoyed guest appearing on the last season with Meesha, Jawad Ahmed, Jimmy Khan, and Zohaib Hasan.

Who are your musical influences?

There have been so many over the years. And it has evolved as well, so it's hard to pin it down to just a few. But Mike Patton (Fatih No More) is a huge influence. Plus all the standards, of course, Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, I could go on forever. But I also find inspiration in guys like Mohammad Ali and Bruce Lee just because they had such intense personalities, they were rock stars in their fields. A lot of people not involved in the music business have shaped me and who I am which, in turn, affect my music. My departed father, Mohammad Shafique, was always someone I looked up to. I have always tried to emulate his kindness and generosity. A close very friend of mine, Nadeem Chawhan, recently passed away and it hit home how much your friends and family dictate who you are as a person. So, really, everyone I know has been an influence on me musically. https://soundcloud.com/omran-shafique/makki-madnichand-tara-orchestra What kind of music do you listen to?

There was a time I was constantly searching for new music. It started with https://www.facebook.com/chandtaraorchestra rock music and the burgeoning hip hop scene in the 80's. I've tamed down a bit, but I still enjoy aggressive or sonically challenging music now and then. What do you love most about living It's a cliche but I listen to everything. At least I try to find the context for the in Karachi? creation of a certain kind of music and learn to appreciate it that way. Never Karachi: never a dull moment! been a huge fan of, say, jazz music but I do appreciate it. I do look for things that are new and creative and that build on previous styles of music, Any advice for an aspiring musiand then, sometimes, I don't . cian? If you could go back in time, what would you do differently?

You've worked on multiple projects with some of My advice would be to just keep playing. Whether the leading musicians and artists in the country. anyone is listening or not. And I am happy where I am Tell us about some of your more recent projects. at, of course, hindsight is always 20/20, but, at the risk The most recent project is a band called Raahi. It has Gumby on drums, of losing where I am at right now, I wouldn't change a Sameer Ahmed Bakhtiari on bass, and Ahsan Bari on vocals and I'm playsingle thing.

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beautiful minds This Women’s Day Paperazzi recognises a fresh new wave of inspiring women who are beautiful inside out & make us proud.

ayes ha chundrigar Ayesha heads the Ayesha Chundrigar Foundation, a non-profit organization which rescues and rehabilitates injured animals and works with other marginalized communities that society normally ignores. Back in 2013, she took up the challenge of managing and maintaining Edhi Foundation’s nonfunctional animal shelter in Karachi. With limited resources and a handful of volunteers, she has since been successful in providing shelter and medical care to hundreds of injured animals. She also sets up donkey camps across the city on a weekly basis to provide free medical treatment and food to these beasts of burden that are treated atrociously. Having been successful with her first initiative, Ayesha has now expanded the mission of ACF and set up a center for therapeutic healing for emotionally, sexually and physically abused women, children and transgendered persons.

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we wo u ld like to than k tan y a as hraf for hel pin g com pile th is lis t & for always bein g s o hel pfu l !

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k hau la j amil Inspired by Humans of New York (HONY) and Brandon Stanton, Khaula Jamil, an artist, photojournalist and freelance photographer, started the wellknown photographic project Humans of Karachi. Through her Facebook page and her unique art of story telling, she has been successful in connecting millions of Pakistanis and promoting a sense of national pride and identity. Currently she is working on a book for Humans of Karachi (amongst other projects).

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Managing Editor of Global Voices, Sahar Habib Ghazi leads the newsroom at Global Voices, an international network of bloggers, who report on compelling untold stories from their communities, in more than 167 countries.

Sahar manages her organization’s completely virtual newsroom and helps craft editorial and social media policies along with her team across the world. Sahar strives to empower marginalized and misrepresented people by telling underreported stories and countering mainstream narratives.

She believes that storytelling has the power to change perceptions, lives and societies.

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Muniba Mazari aims to give her clients the best of her artistic abilities. She believes in playing with vibrant colours and flawless portrayal of true emotions.

Her work speaks her heart out and is all about people, their expressions, dreams and aspirations. Although wheel chair bound, her spirit and artistry knows no bounds. In fact she takes the agony of spinal cord injury as a challenge and is more determined to express her sentiments through her art work.

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mas hall chaudhri The inspiring and effortlessly stylish Karachiite, Mashall Chaudhri, is the Founder and Director of Operations of Reading Room Project (RRP), which uses the Internet and blended learning to teach Pakistani low-income students how to self-learn.

Her initiative, RRP, is an example of how small steps in the education sector could lead to a brighter future for Pakistan. Using an innovative approach to education that breaks away from regressive rote learning. Mashall Chaudhri has been successful in ensuring that students achieve greater academic outcomes as well as deeper conceptual learning.Â

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Sadaf Shahid heads the Circle: Caring for Children, an organization for the Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs and addresses the remedial requirements of all school going children. Sadaf Shahid provides speech and language therapy services, structured training, and social and basic academic skills to facilitate children with disabilities to integrate them into the mainstream.

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This young entrepreneur launched the online shoe brand Markhor, connecting indigenous shoe-making craftsmen to global customers.

She has been successful in catering to a global urban clientele by providing a digital and online platform to the shoemakers from her hometown Okara. The project has not only ensured employment for a large number of local craftsmen, but has opened up new avenues for them to polish their skills and catapult them into contemporary styles and techniques for competing in a global market.

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hay a emaan zah id Having completed two years of practice for a corporate law firm, Haya Emaan Zahid decided to switch the focus of her career entirely. To know the law, but not to lend her knowledge to those who couldn’t even discern their basic human rights. She set out to assist the Legal Aid Office (LAO) in facilitating legal representation for underprivileged prisoners, pro bono publico. As Coordinator for Litigation and Research, Haya manages a team of 35 criminal lawyers, spread across six offices in Sindh. LAO has facilitated the release of over 800 women and 1,000 juvenile prisoners to date. No other law firm or NGO can match such a record of providing pro bono legal services in an institutionalised form to under-trial prisoners in Sindh. Haya’s future aspiration is to start a pilot project on the rehabilitation of youths released from prison.

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tahera hass an zaidi Tahera Hassan Zaidi, a high-powered lawyer in international and domestic adoption cases, founded the NGO Imkaan to serve as a refuge for abandoned babies. Together with a dedicated team of community workers and volunteers, Imkaan provides immediate medical care to abandoned babies and through an extensive screening process, ensures these children are adopted into loving homes.

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Sarah Afridi, the woman behind the “Robin Hood Army” is working toward eliminating hunger and food waste in Pakistan. Inspired by an organization in Portugal called “Re-food”, Robin Hood Army was founded in India in August 2014. Sarah Afridi, who is spearheading the project in Karachi, launched the operation in Pakistan with an aim to create self-sustained communities across Pakistan. She has achieved this by redistributing food from various well-to-do restaurants and distributing them amongst the poor and hungry.

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dr . k u ls oom gh ias has h wani Dr. Kulsoom Ghias Hashwani, Vice Chair of the Aga Khan University Undergraduate Department of Biological and Medical Sciences, is significantly involved in cancer research. She and her colleagues are currently working on identifying novel genes responsible for metastatic head and neck cancers in the Pakistani population as well as potential causes for the prevalence of aggressive forms of colon cancer in younger Pakistani patients.

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ais ha k han

Founder and CEO of the Mountain and Glacier Protection Organization, Aisha Khan has an impressive record of working in the mountainous areas of the country in challenging circumstances to rehabilitate, provide relief, and deliver basic social services to marginalized segments of society. She believes gender mainstreaming and empowering communities for the equitable distribution of resources underlie the approach to integrated development.

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After many years of being part of the corporate world, Sabeen Mahmud left all that behind to start “Peace Niche�, a social platform to promote democratic discourse and conflict resolution through intellectual and cultural engagement. Her organization is committed to becoming a vibrant center for Pakistan’s developing civil society and works in the areas of Arts and Culture, Science and Technology, and Advocacy to fulfill its mission. We must all play our part to help her achieve the vision of a more tolerant, aware and egalitarian Pakistan.

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h ina fais al k han Hina’s work experience ranges from being a Managing Committee Member at Ra’na Liaquat Craftsmen Colony Welfare Project to Advisor at the City District Government, Karachi. For the past fifteen years, CFC has been running a Community Driven Development Project in Mohammadi (Machar) Colony, Karachi’s largest urban slum. CFC strives to enable an environment that empowers such communities to practice sustainable development. As Head of Operations at CFC, Hina is determined to establish it as an independent entity rather than having it rely on donations indefinitely.

She is also overseeing the current projects and examining the impact of what they have managed thus far in order to predict the success rate of future interventions. She believes in integrating communities by making them stakeholders in their own future.

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k halida bro h i

Khalida Brohi is the founder and executive director of the Sughar Empowerment Society, a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated towards providing tribal and rural women opportunities to grow their skills as well as learn leadership skills in an environment of growth and development. She is a speaker for Girls Fight Back!, an organization that helps women and girls to lead safe and peaceful lives.

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Afsheen Junejo has brought back the ancient art of block printing to popular pret in extraordinary fashion! Her Karachi-based label, Blocked, features unique and quirky block printed designs, which she brings together superbly with fine cuts and stitching that is a style apart. She also works closely with skilled village women in the Sanghar District in Interior Sindh for their special knowledge of embroidery and rare handicrafts.

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ĂŠlan lawn shoot 2015

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n atas h a s aleem Natasha glows in a gorgeous yellow printed Élan dress. We love her beaming smile.

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We love it!

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Amped up the glamour quotient in this Saira Shakira outfit.

k hadij ah s h ah Khadijah Shah turned heads in this ethereal Élan number.

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Zara Peerzada pulled off this feminine look effortlessly!

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f ares h te h as lam Graceful as always, Fareshteh Aslam looks lovely in a Shehla Chatoor printed sari.

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f ati m a fazli Fatima Fazli nails the latest trend of matching separates!

We love her bling accessories.

maheen kardar Maheen Kardar Ali looked super fresh in this summery ensemble. Bling it on!

ali z af ar Our favourite celebrity looked super chic in a three-piece suit.

We love the satin accents, bow-tie and of course, his million dollar smile!

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Pfdc Swarovski Crystal Couturiers 2015

The PFDC Swarovski Crystal Couturiers presented a night of fashion showcasing eight capsule designer collections made out of Swarovski crystals, with live music and a sit down dinner with a menu of far eastern delicacies.

Proceeds from the event were donated to CARE Foundation.

Karma Élan libas hsy Fahad Hussayn Nomi Ansari Saira Shakira sublime by sara

nomi ansari Nomi Ansari’s “Marmalade” collection drew inspiration from different kinds of fish, birds and mermaids!

We loved his varied silhouettes – corsets, bustiers, gowns, paneled skirts – and the exquisitely designed accessories (all made inhouse).

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HSY took us on a magical journey where traditional glamour met modern elegance. Using the finest silks from China, the Chantilly’s of Paris and embroideries from the finest artisans in Punjab, HSY’s cross cultural fusion infused timeless sophistication with chic modernism.

karma Karma’s “Constellation” collection was defined by dramatic volume, exaggerated structured silhouettes and play of sheer fabrics.

Inspired by the constellations, celestial bodies and galaxies, this collection had an extremely sexy and powerful impact!

sara shahid Inspired by olive trees – known for their strong roots, faithfulness and steadfastness – Sara Shahid stayed true to her design ethos of creating timeless and understated outfits, with an emphasis on drapery and minimal embellishment.

We loved the pairing of the olive flowing fabric and the iridescent Green Swarovski Crystal!

élan Élan’s bejeweled couture collection, “Le Bijou”, showcased dramatic ensembles elaborately draped in shades of silver, gold, ivory, lavender, peach and dove grey! This grand collection comprised of a blend of artistically conceived cuts adorned with gem-encrusted embellishments crafted to an extraordinary level of quality and detail.

libas Sehyr Saigol’s “Statuesque” designs structured evening wear with Swarovski crystals, ornate mamluk patterns and her signature embroidery created a beautiful symmetry between shape and embellishment.

fahad hussayn Fahad Hussayn’s “Dominionatrix” collection was a couture interpretation of Fahad Hussayn’s creatures of darkness. Inspired from the structure and hierarchy of a mythical dominion, Fahad Hussayn played with layers, fabrics and structures, recreating classic renaissance aesthetics into modern wearable silhouettes!

saira shakira Saira Shakira’s capsule collection touches upon history’s most significant periods to illustrate the changing sartorial needs and desires of women over time. From ornate ball gowns and voluminous skirts, to androgynous ensembles, the collection showed the changing trends that continue to define fashion!

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Love Indigineous, The Fall of Autumn, Rs. 12,000

BEST BUYS THIS WEEK Maira Chinoy, Rs. 6,500

Inara Royal Ruby Earrings Rs. 58,000 visit www. inarajewelry. com

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Revitalift LaserX3, Eye Cream, Rs. 2,650

Quirky & Co., clutch, Rs. 12,900

Krizmah, Raha Clutch, Rs. 12,500

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LIFE on paperazzi

With one of my best friends- a true gem

Makeup Artist This one makes me proud every single day - love my first one so much!

Love working on this beauty & taking selfies with her!

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what we fancy!

From the makers of Paperazzi!

Find out what tickles our fancy!

babagoosh Babagoosh Doner Kebab is a great and welcome addition to the happening restaurant scene of Lahore. We can’t get enough of the Chicken and Beef Doner Kebab, a Turkish delicacy cooked over a vertical rotisserie. Don’t forget to try another personal favourite - the mouthwatering Falafel!

hot couple!

Faryal Ahsan & Zohaib Alam are on our hot couple list this week.

on the playlist Jimmy Khan feat. Rahma Ali’s rendition of “Ajeeb Dastaan” is on repeat this week!

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fun stuff Spice up your outfit with one of Quirky & Co.’s fabulous new clutches!

There’s nothing like a unique accessory to make a fashion statement. We’re obsessed!

No words are enough to describe how much we love this crazy Afghan!

Suleiman Akbar’s positive energy, generous heart and crazy sense of adventure make him a big favourite.

We appreciate his great taste in music, his love for Robbiya and his dapper style!

hot stuff Umair Abid’s wit and sense of humour is unparalleled!

This brainbox not only knows all the tricks of the textile business, but has some slick dance moves and will source the best jalebis in town for you!

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Congratulations to Ayesha Fazli & Ali Zafar on the arrival of their second child, a beautiful baby girl, Alyza Zafar. May she always fill their lives with love and joy!

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The mehndi was an extremely festive affair! I wanted a lehnga choli in a strong, bright colour with lots of volume and sparkle. I’m extremely lucky to have a very talented mother, Mina Hasan, who knew exactly how to bring my ideas into reality. She struck a great balance between the pink and gold.

Though it was extremely heavy, I was still able to dance the night away!

Being a bride is possibly one of the most difficult processes one goes through! We plan our wedding day and what we will wear years before the actual wedding. Meticulous planning goes into each look from the colour combinations and embellishment of the outfits to the jewellery, hair and makeup. Here we feature some of our favourite brides and show you what they wore to their special days. Find out what they have to say!

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We opted for shades of peach after sampling many different colour combinations. Peach is so feminine and reflects beautifully on our skin tone! I wanted to wear a traditional front open pishwaas cut with a very long trail. We kept the design floral and the palette restricted to just peach and gold. Since you only become a bride once, and it’s the one day you will stay put on stage, we went all out with the drapery and heavy work.

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I wanted to keep my valima jora relatively lighter. Other than my mums clothes, the only other designer I would be happy to wear on my wedding would be Elan so my mother-in-law and I flew down to Lahore. Khadijah made me try on three different samples but when I tried this we all knew it was the right choice. The fitted short shirt is perfect for the petite bride, especially if you want to walk around on the day. We balanced it with a heavy dupatta and a beautiful embellished lace lehnga.

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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 beacuse you love them.

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3 . s h e has great tas te in food - advantages of bein g frien ds with a kas h m iri 4 . we can talk abo u t every th in g or abs olu tely n oth in g - its always o kay with h er !

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2. she’s so hyperactive even over the weekends she’s up at 8 and expects everyone to be as hyper as her 3. she’s so bad with directions- keeps insisting that she knows better and always ends up getting lost on strange roads 4. she doesn’t have chai and i can’t function without it- i mean who doesn’t like chai?

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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? one of the most beautiful hotels I’ve ever been to.

I chose to go to Phuket, Thailand because I love beaches. The constant ebb and flow of the water melts away What are the best shopping spots all my stress and relaxes me! there?

Phuket is paradise for shopaholics. From traditional Who did you travel with? handicrafts, housewares to beautifully designed clothI traveled with my husband - I enjoy every minute with ing, everything is available! All you need is a bigger suit him. He also spoils me like anything on every trip we case to carry everything back :) I didn't shop as much take together! on this trip because I chose this trip to unwind. However, you must go to Jungceylon shopping mall! I found some Where did you stay? cool things for the house, fun pantings & some great We stayed at Hilton Resort and I have to admit, it was outfits.

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Phuket has amazing view points with spectacular sunrise and sunset views . Promthep cape and Panwa view point were the best locations to relax in my opinion! The mesmerising view of the sparkling blue sea ,white sand beaches and the deep green hues of Phukets hillside at Kata view point is the best way to unwind.

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Suggest places for a perfect night out?

A walk by the beach or a private dinner on the beach will definitely make your night one to remember!

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Finally, any tips?

Tell us about the sights noone The sun in Phuket, even on a cloudy day, is really should miss out on strongso be prepared! It took me more than a month No visit to Phuket would be complete without a trip to to get rid of the sun tan I got on the trip. Also, you may Phi Phi island, it’s love at first sight! We made a day trip find some amazing bargains in the street markets!!! from Phuket on a speed boat, stopped at Ao ling, snorkel in the clearest water of hinklang and then spend rest of the day Phi Phi leh visiting maya bay . One of the best thing about Phuket is there's always something to do on and off on the island whether it's raining or sunny. We hired bikes and took a ride all around Phuket.

It was a great experience and I recommend everyone to take a try if you want to enjoy the real zest of the city!

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Suggest some amazing restaurants there?

The island has a huge selection of western and Asian food. The hotel had an amazing buffet! Breeze at Cape Yamu has the most delicious buttered crispy duck - the thought it makes my mouth water! Moreover, Classic Chinese, Thai sea food at Kan Eang was also delicious - the chicken in coconut milk was one of the best I have ever tasted.

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two is better than one Amp up your style this season and make a statement with matching separates!

Whether you’re flaunting solids or dizzying patterns, the key to pull off this look is great tailoring. Go bold or go home!

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Ammara Khan in Topshop

Musharaf Hai rocks a velvet suit

Rushna Shahzad Shahjahan

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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!

mrkd le’ vogue’s exhibition Be prepared to simply fall in love with the latest dazzling prints, vibrant colours, contemporary cuts, the most amazing contrasts, and so much more at “MRKD LE` VOGUE’S EXHIBITION”. Le’ Vogue invites you to indulge yourself in exciting fashionable extravaganza on the 13th & 14th March, 2015 at Tehxeeb 164-P, Gulberg. For more info: visit https://www.facebook.com/ levogue.fashion

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True Brew Records, in association with Lotus PR and City FM 89, is proud to bring another edition of our all day music extravaganza: STORM in a TEACUP! They’ll be featuring a new roster of some of the best independent acts from around the country playing killer tunes all day. Expect fresh music, good food, a charming spring day in the open and a vibe like no other! Tickets for Rs. 1000 will be available at the gate of Peeru’s Cafe! See you there!

Taseer Art Gallery presents Space and Objects, a three-person show curated by Zaineb Siddiqui presenting the works by Hamida Khatri, S.m.

Raza and Wasif Afridi. The exhibition will be on till Tuesday, 10 March 2015 from 5 pm till 8 pm!

gala launch Celebrating Pukthun Culture in a fun festival, comprising of painting exhibitions, concerts, food & much more! Stop by at Cafe 1969, Garden Avenue, Shakarparian National Park, Islamabad from 13th at 6 pm till 15th March at 9:30 pm. Don’t miss out on this unique event!

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birthdays Amal Khan, Arooj Aftab & Ali Khan Tareen 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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Legal matters, paperwork and processing are favored on Monday, so if you’ve been putting off such things, procrastinate no more. From Tuesday through most of Thursday, make a concerted effort to understand your emotions rather than just blindly reacting. What’s the source?

How can you address it? Find out, and you’ll be ready for some interesting explorations around Friday and Saturday.

Maybe it’s career options, maybe romantic ones — take a look around. On Sunday, slow down. Getting grounded now makes for a promising new week.

Monday looks busy, but carve out some time for yourself — a walk, a cup of tea, a little reading. A little pause can be very refreshing. From Tuesday through most of Thursday, you’re liable to be extra passionate — about ideas, your point of view, a certain person. Try to incorporate flexibility; if you do you’ll be ready for anything. Go slow around Friday and Saturday, when situations and motivations are shifting fast.

Committing too quickly could get you in a tough spot. On Sunday, though, you’re grounded and good to go.

Though it seems like an unlikely day for love, Monday’s got romance written all over it. You’re whip-smart, too — really the whole package. From Tuesday through most of Thursday, your feelings are evolving in reaction to the world around you, and the closer you observe, the more progress you’ll make. A snail’s pace is actually the most productive now. Expect extremes around Friday and Saturday — good times, bad times … you’ll get your share. Respond with intelligence rather than flippantly, and the former will outweigh the latter. On Sunday, actions speak louder than words.

Be ready to clear up a little miscommunication on Monday — the sooner, the better. Then, from Tuesday through most of Thursday, your emotional reactions are strong, but then again, so is your intuition. You’re just extra-sensitive, which can be a very good thing. If you’ve got tons of social stuff planned around Friday and Saturday, scale back a bit; you’ll want time alone as well (or perhaps alone with a certain someone!). On Sunday, get something done that you’ve been putting off — even if it’s a little thing, the sense of accomplishment will be great

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Friendships and more romantic connections are favored on Monday, so be sure to get in touch (maybe literally!).

From Tuesday through most of Thursday, if you think somebody doesn’t have your best interests at heart, you’re very likely right. Consider a frank discussion about dovetailing your needs, or consider ending this arrangement. Around Friday and Saturday, look out world, here you come! You’re unstoppable — and unstoppably hot. What’s especially sexy: Your frankness and humor. On Sunday, quiet down and you’ll hear something interesting.

Do some comparison shopping on Monday, whether it’s your work or personal budget that’s at stake (or your heart — there’s a lot out there for the picking in the online personals!). From Tuesday through most of Thursday, remember that people can tell when your attention’s wandering. You’ll get bonus points for tuning in and asking an intelligent, engaged question or two.

Then, will you be the responsible one or take a risk around Friday and Saturday?

Or, better, how about a little of both? On Sunday, some sweet energy comes your way. A romantic brunch, anyone?

The stars smile on you on Monday, so get up, get going and make the most of your sweet self. From Tuesday through most of Thursday, work, money and material stuff may be uppermost in your mind, but don’t lose track of your usual lovely balance. Be ready to reprioritize according to your values. Watch friendships blossom and your network branch out around Friday and Saturday — and if you’ve got romance on your mind, this is a fine time to pursue that, too. A more serious mood comes on Sunday. What’s on your mind?

Decisions are tough on Monday.

Watch out for getting paralyzed by the sheer volume of considerations to take into account. If you can, wait to choose (or at least give yourself room to back out). From Tuesday through most of Thursday, your vision’s renewed and your confidence is strong. Don’t be surprised if you attract a new follower or admirer now. You may be feeling devil-may-care around Friday and Saturday, but don’t get too carried away. Think ahead, at least a bit. On Sunday, you’re thinking more clearly, not to mention communicating beautifully.

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You can make a very fruitful new contact on Monday, whether it’s for business, pleasure or a little bit of both.

Connections are less than crackling from Tuesday through most of Thursday; you’ve got plenty going on in your own heart and mind to keep you busy, and others may just have to get in line. Tell ‘em they can cash in their rain checks around Friday and Saturday, when you’re ready to focus your attention on people and projects, lending your wit and general wonderfulness to any and all occasions. On Sunday, you’re artistic, whether you’re creating or appreciating.

You’ll be involved in the day-to-day on Monday, and you’d be wise to not push problematic issues — whether at home or with your boss. From Tuesday through most of Thursday, the right path is illuminated by the stars, and you’re pretty much skipping along while whistling. Hint: The more organized you are, the greater your forward motion now. That motion may seem to be reversing around Friday and Saturday, but it’s not as bad as you think. Regroup and rethink your plan. Sunday sends great energy your way — you’re back on track and more.

A new friend — or just a nice smile — comes from an unexpected place on Monday, so keep your eyes and heart open. From Tuesday through most of Thursday, you may be sensitive about your innermost feelings, but sharing them with the right person gives you a sense of connection. Why soldier along solo?

Look for your outlook and your sense of life’s possibilities to expand amazingly around Friday and Saturday. New friends, experiences and even love are at your fingertips, so reach out. On Sunday, rest up — but get some exercise to get the blood pumping and the mood elevated, too.

One-on-one relationships or meetings could be tricky on Monday. Look for reasonable compromises and better ways. From Tuesday through most of Thursday, though, recognize when others are being unreasonable and set some limits. Being passive isn’t going to cut it now — get a consult from a friend or mentor if you’re uncertain about what to do. Making the right choices is easy around Friday and Saturday, and you look great while doing it. No need to toot your own horn; you’ll get applause. On Sunday, a talk with a friend far away is fun and fruitful.

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