Weekend magzine 04 december 2016

DECEMBER 04, 2016

Hey Weekenders!

CONTENTS 06. Around Town...

78. W’s Roving Eye

One party at a time!

This week’s hottest looks! Who made the

58. Wild at Heart

style A- list?

Enter the magnificent and fanciful world

80. Weekend Eats

of Sapphire’s brand new winter khaddar collection!

64. We Woke Up Like This!

Beauty products team weekend Can’t Live Without.

70. Trend Alert Popular go-to looks of spotted around town this week.

74. Travel & Cake Travel diaries from the L’Oreal Business

At Koel Cafe in Karachi.

82. #Instafollow Our picks for the hottest Instagram accounts to follow right now.

84. The Reading Room Faizan Hussain reviews Hamid Khan’s book ‘A History of Judiciary in Pakistan’.

94. Love Struck Weekend’s editors’ picks!with us!

Forum 2016 held in Lisbon, Portugal.

Chairperson/Publishing Editor: Rameeza Majid Nizami Editor The Nation: Salim Bokhari Editor-at-Large: Amal Khan Managing Editor: Maryam Mahmood Creative Editor: Nur Zehra Qadri Contributing Editor: Minahil Batool Sherazi Sub Editor: Rana Faizan Hussain Editorial Assistant: Khizra Waqar Karachi Correspondent: Farah Vayani Social Correspondent: Fatima Ameer Creative Head: Faiz-ur-Rehman Creative Team: Talat Mahfooz, Faisal Fazal, Zeeshan Arif, Shoaib Qadir Photographer: M. Basharat Irshad GM Marketing: Bilal Mahmood For Advertising: Kherzan Zaidi - 0321 8976730, Ata-ur-Rehman - 0332 2427473, Khalid Sheikh - 0345 5130728

Can you all take in how fast this year went by? We’re in the crazy and exciting wedding rush of December already with our velvet formals drycleaned to full sheen. After all it’s the trend of the season and we’re never afraid to ride on the fashion parade! This week we begin our issue with a special Beauty Edit, revealing all the makeup essentials Team Weekend can’t live without.

Our resident stylista, Shazah Ayub gives a detailed trend alert on Statement Sleeves, in Travel and Cake our Managing Editor, Maryam Mahmood, shares her travel diaries from the L’Oreal Business Forum 2016 held in Lisbon, Portugal and in Weekend Eats we review the serene ambience and scrumptious cuisine at Koel Cafe, Karachi. Also, do check out who made a hit on our style radar in Roving Eye, the latest picks that have us Love Struck and all that’s happening Around Town! Happy Weekending!

Sincerely, Team Weekend.

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Nazia

Pret Ahoy!

Shehrbano Taseer

Rema Taseer and Shehrbano Taseer launched their brand new studio and showcased A/W 2016 Pret Collection at Pace building in Fortress Stadium, Lahore.

Aamna Taseer

Maheen Kardar Ali & Nilofer Shahid

Aamna Zahor & Azhra Sikandar

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Mehreen & Amna

Rema Taseer

Maryam Mahmood

Nina

Hira Ali

Anush Ammar

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Warda, Rida, Ali Shuja & Ayesha

Haider & Mayda

Onaza Ali

Tanya Saigol & Iqra Mansha

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Mahwish & Hiba

Fiza Lagari

Asifa

Khuban Omer Khan

Kaukab

Sehyr Anis

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Amina Zaidi

Natasha Husain & Purnia with friend

Sara Irfan

Riffat Kazi

Fiza Gillani

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Sher Khan

Saima Abbas & Maria

Tania Durani & Henna Baig

Sania & Rani

Mona & Malaika

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Naila Ishtiaq

Fashion Takes Lahore!

Asifa & Nabeel

Khizra Waqar, Kherzan Zaidi & Amina Tiwana

Shoaib & Anny

Erum & Aamna Taseer

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Mehak Rizvi & Mehak Saeed

The 13th edition of Q Mobile HUM Bridal Couture Week was held at Faletti’s Hotel in Lahore. The PR of the event was handled by HUM Network Limited.

Naz Mansha

Anush Ammar

Erum Ahmed

HSY

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Nazia, Shazia Ammar & Riffat Kazim

Fawad Butt & Humna Butt

Shahbano & Noorjahan

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Momal Sheikh

Asif & Salman

Nayab

Hamza Bokhari

Resham

Zainab Malik

Zehra Naveed

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Azeem Sani

Rabia Umar

Fahad & Shehazad

Maryam

Hadia

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Rima Farid

Zeest

Alishba Kamaran & Asma

Amber Sajid

Sarah Gandapur

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Rehan Babar

Retail Jungle!

Equator launched its new outlet at MM Alam road in Lahore. The event was managed by Troika Events and PR.

Team Troika

Hassan & Saad

Faisal & Khadija

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Aimal Khan

Saheefa, Waqar & Alisha

Humaira Asghar

Jawad Bashir

Amanat Ali

Vasay Chaudhry

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Mehtab Naqvi

Ejaz Waris

Nayab

Khurram Shahzad

Shahwar Janjua

MKB

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Iman Ali

Ali Kureshi

Mariam Khawaja

Sharjeel Baig

Momin Ali Munshi

Sana Gillani

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Dr Saima

Makeup Galore!

Stage Line Professional, a sister brand of Keune was recently relaunched. The event was held at Nishat Hotel and was organized by Beauty Hooked and PR by Transmedia.

Farhan & Babar

Nina G & Rabia Usman

Mahnur & Momal Ahmed

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Zainab Khalid & Zara Gul

Minahil, Hira Khan & Hina

Rubia Moghees

Shayaan Waqar

Sahr Said

Amber Liaqat

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Aden Rehan & Rubia Moghees

Dr Saima Malik & Dr Amna Raj

Sana Parveen & Maria Naz

Sharyal Khan

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Mahnoor & Momina

Minahil Khokhar with friend

Ayesha Naweed

Asma Ahmed

Amna Rana

Anam

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Old is Gold!

The Vintage & Classic Car Club of Pakistan organised the annual show at the Lahore Polo Club in Lahore. The PR of the event was managed by Amjad Bhatti.

Khizra Waqar, Foha Raza, Anaum Hammad, Nur Zehra & Amjad Bhatti

Adnan Hayat Noon & Sher Ali Malik

Hissam Hyder & Shehryar Bokhari

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Tehmina Kirmani & Shahnoor Naqvi

Anaum Hammad & Antash

Attiya Noon

Ramshay Sheikh

Saira Rizwan

Mahwish Haider

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Misha Rehman with friends

Mushahid Shah, Asad Nawaz Khan & Ali Salimi

SoďŹ a Khan & Zara Ahmed

Sardar Humayun & Foha Raza

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Adnan Noon with a friend

Arsalan Chaudhry, Asad Nawaz Khan & Kareem Chappra

Akbar Hussain & Aleena Naqvi

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Alizay Pasha

A Step Forward!

HSY launched HMP (HSY Mentorship Program) in an event held at HSY’s Karachi Mansion. The program will endeavor to discover aspiring talent in the ďŹ eld of fashion designing.

HSY

Kamiar Rokni

Anusheh Shahid

Sadaf

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Maliha Rehman

Sumeha, Sabeen & Shaheen

Seyham Vahidy

Mishal

Umair Mirza

Maha & Nikhar

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Mishel & Shah Elahi

Anniversary Celebrations!

Saira Rizwan

Nimra Khokhar & Mehak Elahi

Hamid Rashid & Attiya Noon

Anusheh & Asad with kids

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Sana Ashraf & Zunaira

To celebrate the fourth anniversary, Home Couture organised an exclusive show of Limted Edition Trousseau items at their store in Gulberg, Lahore.

Khadija Shah

Seyham Vahidy

Zoe

Selina Rashid

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Asma Chishti

Amna Omer

Zoe, Attiya Nooon & Saira Rizwan

Khadija Malik

Momina

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Anum & Jahangir

Nadia Ifhtikhar

Sidra Akram

Numra Waqas

Shakira

Zainab

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New Beginning!

Husnyn Mehtab inaugurated his agship store in Gujranwala. The event was organized by PR Genio in collaboration with Filumbazz.

Husnyn Mehtab & Saima

Yousaf Sheikh

Shoaib, Zaid Saed & Arsalan

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Salis & Hammad

Salman, Saboor, Salis, Hammad, Shoaib & Umer

Sonia Nazir, Eshaa Baig, Giti Ara & Mohsin

Mr & Mrs Ahsan Tariq

around town

Saad & Hifsa

Alluring Winters!

Aleena Fareena exhibited their winter collection at a Trunk Show along with jewellery by Allure of MHT and Mehreen Tabani at Cosa Nostra in Lahore. The PR of the event was handled by Aamir Mazhar.

Mehreen Tabani & Mahnoor

Rida Tabani & Hatem

Shireen & Maryam

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Rima, Anila Puri, Aamir & Ash

Saim

Minahil Qasim

Nosheen Sadiq

Sam Ali Dada

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Saaeeda Mandviwala

Hira Hussain

Iconic Launch!

Physiogel launched in Pakistan in an event held at Alliance Francaise in Karachi. The PR of the event was handled by Talking Point PR.

Dr. Rene Rust

Sara Haider & Zoe Viccaji

Sadia Nasir Khwaja & Aisha Khan

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Freiha Altaf

Maliha Rao & Umair Mirza

Fareshteh Aslam

Alishba Yousuf

Sonya Hussyn

Zhalay Sarhadi

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Rubia Moghees

Making Me Blush!

Asma T organised a Free Skin Consultation day for ladies at Asma T Salon in Shadman. The PR of the event was managed by Aamir Mazhar.

Rima Farid, Asma T & Sadia

Amber Aamir

Carin Sargento

Nabeela Sindhu & Shaista Yousaf

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Hina Husain

Afshan Ayub & Samina Shoaib

Sobia Malik

Nimra Syed

Dr Sadia Anjum

Dr Farzeen Malik

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Mariam Khokhar & Tamania Kamal

Wedding Brunch!

Sultan Gohar Ijaz & Asad Ahmed

Sobia Zuha & Michelle

Maryam & AT

Munib Altaf & Anush Ammar

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Bakhtawar Malik & Rushana Shahjahan

Sultan Gohar Ejaz hosted a garden brunch to kick start the wedding of Maryam and AT.

Sehar Kasuri & Seher Uzeyr

Sara Bharwana & Atif Aslam

Risham & Daneese

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Maryam, Mehreen & Neelam Waqas

Gulrukh Shafiq

Elham Ahmed & Fatima

Gohar & Usman Chattha

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Zainab Sufi & Anum Sufi

Madiha

Ayesha

Amna Babar

Aleena Raza

Anaam Chaudhry

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Think Pink!

EBH presented its annual Think Pink Coffee morning in aid of Cancer Research UK in association with Jooal London. The event was held at Grosvenor House Hotel in Dubai. The event was managed by Hajira Ahmad @ EBH and the PR by Enigme Internationale.

Pallavi, Simi Piya, Ruchika & Tina

Hajira Ahmad & Ratika

Radhika & Sabita

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Shivani Ahluwalia & Hajira Lalljee

Saira Haque Ali

Simi Awaan

Feral, Sarah Alibhai & Mona

Talat Lalljee & Parveen

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Mariam Hussain, Hajira Ahmad, Afsheen Naqvi & Hajra Lalljee

Najia Shaikh & Rabia Ahsan

Fizza Jafri

Smith & Shobana

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Minakshi & Dr. Rabia

Hena Harron & Ambreen Sami

Rabia Ahsan, Hajra Lalljee, Shumaila Munir & Bushra Khan

Faheen Habib, Simi, Bushra & Samia Islam

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The Wedding Directory!

Fareena, Asifa, Nabeel & Emmad Butt

Ayesha Gull & Farahat Ahmad

Rabail Awais & Faryal Awais

Ayesha & Noori Malik

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Abeer & Asma

A complete wedding and lifestyle exhibition ‘The Wedding Directory’ was held at The Nishat Hotel in Lahore. Designers from all over the country showcased their collections. The PR of the event was handled by Bilal Mukhtar Events.

Bilal Mukhtar

Sam Ali Dada

Anny Shoaeb

Mujtaba Khan

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Nida & Adeel

Farhan Bukhari & Fozia Bukhari

Eroz, Ammara & Wajid

Mariam & Madiha

Maham Lashari & Dr Imrana Lashari

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Moeeza Rabbani & Uzma Shah

Sana Talat Laghari

Sarah Gandapur

Waqas Aslam

Rabia Butt

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Salman, Muhammad & Mohsin

Nida, Madiha & Ayesha

Rabya Faisal

Sumaira

Nimra

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Sabina Ali

Ubaid R Khan

Iqra & Moazam

Sunbal & Nadeem Butt

Wild heart at

Enter the magniďŹ cent and fanciful world of spell bounding colours, dramatic prints and captivating silhouettes with Sapphire’s brand new winter khaddar collection! Embrace your eccentric side and gear up for a playful mix of contemporary designs and striking hues!

PHOTOGRAPHY: ALEE HASSAN MAKEUP AND HAIR: SHOAIB KHAN MODEL: ZARA ABID

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THE BEAUTY EDIT

We woke up like this!

BEAUTY PRODUCTS

TEAM WEEKEND CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT When we’re not busy attending launches or stuffing our faces with juicy burgers on deadline night, we love trying out new beauty products, always on the lookout for that cult product that will change our lives. And with winter right around the corner we thought now was the best time to re-think our beauty routine and to try something new.

So we polled Weekend editors on the products they turn to when skin gets parched and the holy-grail products they just cannot live without.

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Publishing Editor “I have a very busy schedule most days and while I’d like to spend more time on my beauty routine in the mornings, I just don’t have the time. But I do love a simple feline flick (nothing dramatic) and a bright lip that makes me look like I’ve made the effort without actually spending hours doing my face. I prefer felt-tip liquid eyeliners to a gel eyeliner because it has lasting power and it’s easy to apply. The Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Liner is waterproof so it survives Pakistani heat, and the ultra-fine tip delivers a laser-sharp precision for a defined line. I’ve used up at lest five of these pens, it’s just that good and cheap! When it comes to a bright lip, I will always opt for MAC’s ‘So Chaud’ which is a warm red that goes really well with my skin-tone and adds a real pop of colour to any look.”

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Nur Zehra Qadri Creative Editor “My ride or die products has to be the Luscious Brow Luxe Tool Kit because I just cannot leave the house without having my brows in place. Mine are naturally quite full and thick but I do like to fill in any sparse areas and set them because they can get a bit unruly. In my opinion, wellgroomed brows really frame the face so I always make sure mine are. You will also always find a tin of Vaseline petroleum jelly lip balm on me (especially in dry winters!) because even if I’m not wearing a lip colour or tint (my go-to these days is Del Rio by Mac), I like my lips to look nourished.

Vaseline is also amazing around the cuticles when they tend to get dry in the colder months. ” OOO

Managing Editor “No matter what makeup look I go for, whether it’s a dramatic smokey eye or I just roll out of bed (as Managing Editor there are days like this) I make sure I wear a lip colour. I have loved the Benefit Bene Tint for years because you can use it as lip and cheek colour. My lips are naturally quite pigmented so the Bene Tint just makes them look like ‘my lips but better’. I rotate between the Bene Tint and ‘Bond Girl’ by Charlotte Tilbury which is a great mediumdark rosy plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. It’s from Tilbury’s Matte Revolution line (don’t let the name fool you) which has a hydrating formula compared to the mattes of rival brands.

Still on the Charlotte Tilbury bandwagon, the brand’s Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder (medium 02 for me) is definitely my holy grail product. I use it everyday as a setting powder and it keeps whatever base I have on stay intact and look perfect.”

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Maryam Mahmood

Amal Khan Editor At Large “I like to keep it simple when it comes to my makeup. Heavy foundations tend to congest my skin so I prefer a lighter formula that still provides a decent bit of coverage. The Dior Nude formula (my shade is 002) feels hydrating, provides a sheer to buildable coverage and it doesn’t oxidise either which I’ve found a problem with some high-end foundations. It’s my go-to base all year round. I can get away with wearing a light layer of foundation (when I feel like I need the flawless coverage) and my favourite lipstick which is MAC’s ‘Captive’. You’ll find at least 4 tubes of this on me at any given time—I think I have one in every bag I carry. It’s a plum shade which I just dab onto my lips for colour and if I’m pinched for time, I’ll dab some onto my cheeks too—I love multi-purpose products.”

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Minahil Batool Sherazi “I usually go bare-faced everyday because I’m an 80-year old granny who stays at home and bakes. But when I do go out, I make sure I always wear a sunscreen—I’ve tried a fair few, they all feel thick and sticky till I tried the Kiehl’s Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50+ which is a light and quick-absorbing formula. On special occasions that warrant a full face of makeup, I use the Urban Decay All Nighter Foundation which has fast become my favourite foundation and I know I’ll be re-purchasing this. A Beauty Blender sponge and the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder are my base favourites that I can always trust to give a flawless complexion. I haven’t come across a lip colour that I consider my holy grail product because I am a big lipstick hoarder but the one colour I do love is MAC’s ‘Boldly Bare’ lip pencil which is the perfect nude for me right now. I’m sure all these favourites will change because I am always on the lookout for the next cult product!”

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Contributing Editor

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Maham Naqshband Travel Correspondent “I’m a mum to a very energetic toddler so I’m running after him from the moment he gets up to the moment he goes to sleep. If I manage to wear a slick of mascara in between, I’m happy. But on days where I have more time or my son is down for a nap, the one product I reach for time and time again is a powder blush called ‘Coral Rose’ by Golden Rose. I’ve used up quite a few of these, having discovered how amazing it when I was in my teens when I started experimenting with makeup. It’s surprisingly pigmented for a very reasonably priced product and adds a really healthy glow to the face.”

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Farah Vayani Karachi Correspondent “I always feel that if you look well-rested then you can pull off any look. Sadly there are days when the bags under my eyes are not Chanel and I have to pull out all the stops and use a combination of concealers plus eye drops to look awake. I like mixing the lighter shades from the Nabila No Makeup Palette with an Inglot Under-Eye Concealer. This combination provides coverage and adds brightness to my under-eye area making me look more awake at 8 in the morning. Other than that I like to keep things pretty minimal on a daily basis and I’ll swipe MAC’s ‘Please Me’ on the lips to look more put together.”

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Social Correspondent “There’s only one product I swear by and that’s which is a rich but quick-absorbing facial night cream I have been using for years. It hydrates my skin leaving my skin softer and super smooth in the morning. I even use it on my kids sometimes!”

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Khizra Waqar Editorial Assistant “My everyday base is the Bare Minerals Ready Foundation that I’ve been using for a couple of years and I find it’s the perfect one for my skin.

I firmly believe that if it ‘ain’t broke don’t fix it’ so even though there may be better foundations out there, I love this one. As a university student I don’t have the time to spend a lot of time doing my makeup so this Bare Minerals one is quick to apply and provides decent coverage too without looking like I’ve applied makeup. I have recently become obsessed with the Kylie Lip Kit in ‘True Brown K’ so that has been my favourite product lately—I’ll wear it till I run out of it!”

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Pump up

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widely followed fashion guru and style star, gives a lowdown on the hottest trends of the season!

This festive season save the drama for your sleeves and let them do the talking! Ruffled, mutton, bell, pirate inspired, long, big, oversized—basically anything and everything that screams statement sleeves has crystallised as a defining trend in the fashion world. They’re bigger — figuratively and literally — than ever before.

Valentino’s African themed collection had some highly ornate sleeves that featured feathers and colourful ethnic beading, and Gucci’s Alessandro Michele used a trompe l’oeil design to give his sleeves a cute new spin. However, most of the

Dear Giambattista Valli, i think we just died and went to statement sleeve heaven!

Take your sleeve game a notch above by investing in Izaak Azalea’s highly coveted fur cuffed sweater.

We love how Fendi’s take on the puffy sleeve is classic, modern and effortless

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the sleeves! designers amped up the volume of their sleeves and opted to go big, with balloon sleeves popping up at Fendi, Miu Miu and Versace.

Our favourite bloggers, street style stars and style icons have embraced this trend with open arms and can’t seem to get enough of it! Some of our go-to high-street brands such as Zara, H&M, Topshop,COS and Storets have also come up with their own affordable renditions of the statement sleeve. We personally are HUGE fans of the exaggerated sleeve, as it adds a lot of character and oomph to any ensemble.Statement sleeves are not only super chic, but they also give the illusion of a tiny waist, which means this look is flattering on just about every body type.

Watch out ladies because the only thing you’re officially allowed to exaggerate about, are your sleeves!!

Military jacket + Statement sleeves = Match made in fashion heaven!

Gucci’s sleeve game is super strong!

This Shehla Chatoor ensemble screams drama and how cool are these sleeves

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Brocade and puffy sleeves — what’s not to love about this Louis Vuitton number!

Leave it to Elan to break all the norms and set new trends.

Check out the sleeves on that bridal…now that’s what you call a making statement!

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L’ORÉAL in LISBON

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Hi, I’m Maryam Mahmood and I’m going to use this space to share my ex perience in Lisbon, Portugal whe re I attended the L’Oréal Business Forum 2016!

So here’s my scoop!

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ne of the perks of being a lifestyle journalist is getting the chance to travel to fun exotic locales on of icial business. So you can imagine my excitement when invited to attend this year’s L’Oreal Professional Business Forum, held at the epically grand Meo Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. An annual event presented by a veritable Who’s Who of international hairdressers, the L’Oreal Professional Business Forum is a unique opportunity to discover the latest hair trends and techniques.

Having arrived in sunny Lisbon on an afternoon in late October, I was immediately struck by the sheer presence of the Pakistani delegation.

Headed by the L’Oreal team under

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the guidance of General Manager Salman Amjad, together with Commercial Director Hassan Murad and Education Manager Tanzeela Hashwani, the delegation included the very best of the nation’s hairstyling talent. There was the lovely Rubina Hasan of SplitEnds, Syeda Ghazia of Annie’s Alle’Nora Signature Salon, Blush Salon and Spa’s Hina Shah Farid, Asma T from Asma T. Salon, Faiza Abbas from Faiza’s Salon, Meher Najeeb, the ever-beautiful supermodel turned salon-owner Nadia Hussain, Henna Zul iqar, Amina Zahoor, the lovely Juju Haider from Toni&Guy North, and of course, our very own hair and styling dynasty, Shammal Qureshi of Tony & Guy North, accompanied by his gorgeous wife Redah Misbah of Depilex fame, and his mother, Karachi’s legendary Peng.

Despite wielding a mean hairdryer, I soon discovered that when it comes to hair, I’m but a mere novice. The event proved to be a crash course in everything hairrelated: more than just classes on how to cut hair, there were incredible talks and sessions on hairstyling in this new Digital Era and lessons on how to create unique salon experiences. Renowned international speaker and consultant Chris Perks spoke of how salons could use digital to enhance the overall salon experience, while also leveraging it to scale their businesses; another session saw Gavin Hoare, Salon Manager from Richard Ward Hair & Metrospa, reveal how to create the ultimate emotive client experience in-salon.

Over the next three days, over 2,000 hairdressers from 50 countries across the

globe dazzled and regaled us audience members. This year’s line-up included Jennifer Macdougall, Jo Blackwell-Preston and Heath Grout from the USA, Harumi Iwakami at Kakimoto Arms from Japan, Jack Howard at Paul Edmond’s from the UK, Bertram K from Austria, Carlos Gago, Arnauld Jambart, Claudio Pacheco, Carlos Queiros, Sonia Silva & Rita Azevedo from Portugal, Dessange team from France, Chahong Ardor from Korea, Matthew Collins & Crystal Brown from Canada, and Brooks & Brooks from the UK. Of course the trip was not just limited to hair, and fellow partner-in-crime (the lovely Anusha Bawani from Sunday Magazine) and I made sure to explore Lisbon’s nooks and crannies. Set by a bay along the Atlantic coast, Lisbon is a treasure trove of European culture and history. Anusha and I found ourselves wandering through old cobblestoned streets, lingering by shop windows and stopping to admire the old city’s pastel-coloured buildings or chat with the entertaining street vendors.

Walking along the crowded, colourful streets, I could not help but feel myself falling in love!

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SHEHRBANO TASEER

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Shehrbano nails multiple trends in her Rema and Shehrbano velvet embroidered kaftan. By keeping the rest of her look simple she ensures the focus remains on this statement piece.

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ell, what’s the use of a pair of good eyes that never rove? Weekend’s been going through our fashion files for the week

KHADIJAH SHAH Khadijah gives us a masterclass on how to perfect style and comfort simultaneously. Dressing up her sweatpants with a graphic tee, the sunnies of the season and a ladylike tote, she takes casual wear to the next level.

KHUBAN OMER KHAN We’re suckers for a frayed hemline and Khuban rocks this minimal yet detailed kurta. The colours on her Celine nano compliment her top perfectly.

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NG EYE and these are the people who caught our fancy for either their style, their courage or their star power. Well played!

Sania’s all grey ensemble is taken up a notch with this beautifully embroidered vibrant shawl. Clever belting draws the eye to her svelte waist.

Statement sleeves are all the rage this season and Anaum nails this trend in this voluminous number.

The clean colours and minimal accessories make this look perfect for daytime.

ZAHRA KHAN Zahra shows us how to do chic effortlessly in this simple ensemble. The interesting silhouette of her black top layered over grey, and her totally on trend bucket bag keep this look from being too basic.

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SANIA ALI

ANAUM HAMMAD

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KARACHI

As a Lahori visiting Karachi for ten days (for only the third time ever) I was slightly yearning for the greenery of my home city. Given my need for tranquility and calm in the hustle and bustle of Khi-town, to say I stumbled across just the right restaurant for lunch is an understatement.

Tucked away behind an unimposing entrance on E Street, off 26th Street in Karachi, the Koel Cafe and adjoining gallery are the brainchild of artist-cum-designer turned entrepreneur Noorjehan Bilgrami. One of the founders of the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (as well as its irst Executive Director), Noorjehan irst established Koel in the late 70s as a workshop that pioneered the revival of hand-block-printed fabrics in Pakistan.

Since then, the brand has grown to become synonymous with hand-printed

fabrics, as well as an avante garde approach to art and food.

Nestled amongst other eateries, Cafe Koel is a beautiful oasis of zen. Walking through intricately carved old wooden doors, the entrance opens into a serene open air courtyard where sunbeams ilter through leaves to give the area a dreamy ambience.

The stripped wooden seating, indoor plants and antique detailing around the space lend Cafe Koel an ethereal and extremely peaceful aura. The Cafe offers both indoor and outdoor seating – and while the decor could be called Spartan, I prefer to think of it as rustic, with white wooden chairs and tables. The weather on the day I visited was beautiful; a soft breeze rustling the leaves of the trees overhead, so my friends and I chose to

weekend | FOOD not disappoint. The Artichoke and Spinach dip was the clear winner, words defy the perfection of this dish and this alone, if for no other reason, justi ies a trip to Koel Cafe. It was perfectly cheesy and the taste of both main ingredients was prominent without being overwhelming – this dish was a delight for the palate and a hit for all of us. In fact, even as I write about it, I ind myself craving this moreish appetizer. For mains we opted for the dahi bharay, paneer tikka and ish (sole) in lemon butter sauce. While my companions favoured the creamy, light and luffy dahi bharay loating in a bowl of herb-infused yoghurt, I couldn’t get enough of the extremely well-cooked sole. The ish was light, perfectly seasoned and beautifully lakey (which is a miracle as Pakistanis can tend to err on the side of overcooking seafood.) The paneer tikka provided a nice contrast to the other more saucey dishes and was soon polished off. We washed all of this down with their Shikanjabeen which was infused with mint, lemon and crushed ice – a really refreshing drink with thankfully just the right amount of sweetness. By this point we were all too stuffed to order dessert, but opted for coffee instead, and oh boy were we glad we did! Being huge coffee drinkers we found these to be some of the best cappuccinos we have had in Pakistan to date – optimally foamy without the big air bubbles inexpertly frothed milk tends to have.

Koel is more than just a cafe; it is a concept space with a designer clothing boutique, art gallery and cafe amalgamated into one. And we must say that all three elements brought together is an absolute triumph. As much for the ambience as the food, we will de initely de initely be inding our way there again.

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sit outdoors. Almost immediately upon sitting, Noorjehan’s aesthetic as an artist and a designer is evident in nuances like the carved waterbowl with a white lily acting as an ashtray, or the clay birds’ nests hanging from the branches of the trees. One soon forgets that one is sitting in the heart of Karachi’s bustling metropolis; with just a little imagination, we could have been in a small cafe somewhere in the Mediterranean.

As with most cafes, Koel’s menu is a nice mix of desi and continental; there is a wide variety of appetisers and salads, and a nice array of main courses. My friends and I were greeted by very friendly (but never intrusive) wait staff who promptly seated us and brought over the menus. Not looking to stuff ourselves silly, two of us decided to order a range of Small Bites: the Fried Calamari, Paneer Tikka, Dahi Barray, and Artichoke and Spinach Dip. To drink, we ordered Koel’s chilled Shikanjabeen (lemonade).

When we inally sat down to eat, the food did

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#instafollow In our spare moments we all love to go on a scenic Instagram stroll so here Team Weekend shares the accounts we love to stalk!

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Aniqah’s account is the perfect guide to motivation & inspiration if you’re seeking to look & feel good.

This account, as the name delivers, captures the beauty of Pakistan and has us feeling super patriotic & proud!

You know when you mix fiction with Fine gentlemen dressed to impressed on the photography and create a masterpiece? Well, subway are pleasing to the eye as it is; throw that’s exactly what this account is dedicated to in a book and they’re not the only ones with a and we are absolutely in love with it! fantasy on their mind ;) Who wouldn’t want to stalk that!?

Kainat has a vivid sense of imagery and a passion for writing. Her perfectly crafted images on instagram have us mesmerized.

Sophiya Khan is a fashion blogger who not only has an eye for artsy imagery but also a great sense of style. Take a scroll down her account and you’ll never get bored.

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THE READING ROOM BOOK: A HISTORY OF JUDICIARY IN PAKISTAN BY: HAMID KHAN

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Review By Faizan Hussain @rfaizanhussain

The book “A History of Judiciary in Pakistan” by Hamid Khan is a distinct piece of writing, discussing the development of the judiciary and its system in the country. It forms to be a valuable part of the literature on legal studies in Pakistan and beyond. It is particularly intriguing because there is not much written on the judiciary in Pakistan. The discussion in this book starts with the formulation of judicial systems in British India and deliberates the court structure and appeal system of that time. After precisely talking about the division of courts, its records and its infrastructure at the time of partitioning of sub-continent between newly established states – India and Pakistan – it turns to discuss the judicial system and development of laws in Pakistan.

The book consists of fifteen chapters

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A distinguished aspect of this book is that it also deliberates the notable judgments of each era of judiciary. Some of those judgments have been widely criticized for compromising the judicial integrity, of Pakistan, Pervez Musharaf. His removal gave birth to a movement in civil society including the lawyers, which culminated his restoration at the post of Chief justice of Pakistan. Besides, the apex judiciary this book also discusses the judicial development in the different High Courts of Pakistan.

A distinguished aspect of this book is that it also deliberates the notable judgments of each era of judiciary. Some of those judgments have been widely criticized for compromising the judicial integrity, conversely, the others are highly appreciated for upholding the principles of justice and taking pragmatic stands. Lawyers, judges, law professors and students of law, political science and history will find this book of particular value, as will the general reader.

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and most of the chapters discuss different eras of the judiciary, under different Chief Justices of Pakistan. The first chapter discusses the judiciary at the time of independence, whereas, the second sheds light on the judicial era of the Chief Justice Abdul Rashid and the establishment of Federal Court of Pakistan in 1949. The next chapter relates to Chief Justice Muhammad Munir who was succeeded by Chief Justice A. R. Cornelius in 1960, who held office till 1968.

According to the author, this period was the golden period of Pakistan’s judicial history. A lot of legal jurisprudence was developed in this period. The tempestuous period of Chief Justice Hamoodur Rahman ranging from 1968 to 1975 has been deliberated in chapter six. It thoroughly brings into study the changes which occurred in judiciary as a result of fall of Dhaka. The judicial period of Chief Justice Yaqub Ali is discussed in chapter seven. According to the author, Chief Justice Yaqub, though was a competent judge who wrote various outstanding judgments but he fell prey to the evils of self-interests and was responsible for Sixth Constitutional Amendment, extending the period of his service. Chapter twelve gives an account about the judicial era of Justice Sajjad Ali Shah as Chief Justice from 1994 to 1997. Chief Justice Sajjad is said to have been in confrontation with political governments of its time. This was the period when Supreme Court of Pakistan was attacked by Nawaz Sharif along with his political supporters and the judges of the Supreme Court had to evict the courts for the sake of personal safety. In 1997 Justice Ajmal Mian became the Chief Justice of Pakistan and in this period judiciary recovered partially and restored its integrity. Justice Mian dealt with various high profile cases and delivered landmark judgments which are still cited before the courts as authorities on their respective subjects. In 1999 Justice Saeeduzzaman Siddiqui became the Chief Justice of Pakistan and continued till 2000, when he was succeeded by Justice Irshad Hassan Khan. The important cases and their terms as Chief Justice of Pakistan have been discussed in chapters fourteen and fifteen of the book. In 2002 Justice Sheikh Riaz Ahmed became the Chief Justice who was reinstated with Justice Nazim Hussain Siddiqui in 2003 and continued till 2005. In June 2005 Iftikhar Muhamamd Chaudhary became the Chief Justice of Pakistan who was suspended and sacked in 2007 due to corruption allegations by the then president

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BEACONHOUSE HOLDS THE BIGGEST EVENT OF 2016:

A WORLD OF TOMORROW AN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF IDEAS

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The Beaconhouse Group organised the latest in a series of A School of Tomorrow (SOT) conferences, ‘A World of Tomorrow: Seeking Inspiration and Equilibrium in a New Age’ on November 4-6, 2016 at the Royal Palm Golf & Country Club. The largest of its kind, the three-day event brought together members of the public with leaders and experts from Pakistan and around the globe to discuss emerging issues and share their vision for a brighter future.A World of Tomorrow consisted of thought-provoking discussions, interactive exhibitions and amazing performances which were completely open to the public.

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