Keep on reading to see my Spiderman Inspired Makeup!
Thursday, August 15, 2013
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Superhero Series- Captain America Inspired Makeup
Friday, July 26, 2013
Thursday, July 25, 2013
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Cazibe Pret - #1 Clothing Line in Peshawar by Mahnoor Arbab
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Sunday, July 14, 2013
Summers: Movies
Finally the summers have begun. Do you know what I did this summer? Well nothing! :p BUT but but but I did watch an adorable indian movie. Yeh Jawaani Hai Diwaani.
PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2012: Day 2 Journal
The pioneering Pakistan Fashion Design Council [PFDC] and L’Oréal Paris, the world’s leading beauty brand, presented day 2 of the PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2012 on 04th October 2012 – a platform that endeavours to define and present contemporary and traditional Pakistani Bridal fashion and make-up trends, fusing to create the ‘look’ for the bridal season 2012 – 2013!
The second day of bridal week opened with an exclusive trend show by Maram & Aabroo featuring designer Zara Shahjahan followed by solo fashion showcases by Asifa & Nabeel, Teena by Hina Butt and The Ali Xeeshan Theater Studio respectively as summarised below. Each day of PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week is being styled by a different creative and make-up team and to this end, Day 2 was styled by Maram & Aabroo with male model styling by Khawar Riaz.
The green room/backstage for PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week is sponsored by L’Oréal Paris with exclusive furniture designed for the L'Oreal Paris lounge by Yoc'a, the black carpet is sponsored by Zong with Bank Al Falah as the official banking partners for PFDC, associate sponsors PepsiCo, show production by HSY Events, choreography by HSY, front stage management by Maheen Kardar Ali, backstage management by Asim Naeem, business consultancy by Eleventh Retail, photography by Faisal Farooqui and team at Dragonfly, The Royal Palm Golf & Country Club as the hospitality partners, Hum TV/Style360 as the official media partners, Radio1FM91 as the official radio partners and public relations by Lotus.
Trend Show: Maram & Aabroo
PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2012 Day 1 was opened by make-up artist, stylist and photographer duo of Maram & Aabroo with their trend show, ‘The Glorious Brides’ in collaboration with designer Zara Shahjahan with styling by Fahad Hussayn.
Maram & Aabroo’s make-up looks for this bridal week were inspired from the generation of women in the 1940s who did their own make-up on their wedding days; applying a face cream as foundation, kajal as eye make-up, a pinch on the cheeks for blush and moisture enriched lipsticks.
Making use of subtle liquid foundation that give a close to natural finish, kohl pencils and small eyeliners to define the eyes, sheer neutral colors as eye shadows, the duo used pinks and peaches on the cheeks to give a natural glow to the skin and moisture lipsticks from reds to nudes to finish the look.
The Maram & Aabroo salon and studio started as a simple idea, which both Maram Azmat and Aabroo Hashmi conceived in their first year at college in 1995. The only female-duo working as stylist and photographer in 1996 at Kinnaird College and then professionally since 2000, both Maram & Aabroo are self-taught in photography and make-up. With a post-graduate degree in Public Administration and after four years of photography experience in Abu Dhabi, the duo came back to Lahore and set up their studio in 2005 bringing their own very distinct signature style of work. Known for their regal and stately concepts which they beautifully incorporate in their fashion makeup and photography, bridal makeup, photography and interior decorating, the duo is recognized at par with the most sought after names of the industry.
Winners of the Best Stylists Award MTV Pakistan Style Awards in 2008 and a diversity of LSA Nominations, the team at Maram & Aabroo will bring their interpretation and forecast of bridal trends 2012 – 2013 on day 2 of PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2012.
Bridal Showcase: Asifa & Nabeel
Following Maram & Aabroo’s trend show, the designer duo of Asifa & Nabeel showcased their bridal collection - a ‘Tribute to Jahan Ara Begum’ - the eldest daughter of Shah Jehan and Empress Mumtaz Mehal. Taking inspiration from this revered sub-continental icon who was an engineer, a writer, a painter and an artist, she was known for wearing the most opulent chadors and kameezes, her passion for rubies, diamonds and sapphires and her robes were resplendent with motifs delicately embellished with beads, rubies, sapphires and shimmering sequence. Asifa & Nabeel’s ode to the era was reflected in this collection based in fabrics such as net and lace velvet interspersed with intricate beading and zardozi works with elegant cuts. The collection was presented in hues of midnight blue, earthy greens, golden and maroon. Asifa & Nabeel also showcased their menswear collection comprising of kurtas, shirts and jackets inspired by Mughal Royalty.
Speaking about PLBW, Asifa & Nabeel said, “PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week has always been a splendid affair, painstakingly organized at the best possible venue. Ms. Saigol and the crew of PFDC has worked hard to give the designers this platform to always participate in the event proudly.”
The label Asifa & Nabeel has been established for the past 13 years and is well renowned and respected for its Bridal, Prêt-à-porter and Haute Couture lines. In 1998, their innate creative talent and keen sense of design resulted in an exhibition that completely sold out during the set up for display. This proved to be a compelling source of encouragement for the duo and since then, their efforts are manifest in ensembles that spell ethereal elegance and panache. Indeed, their signature style is found in their flamboyant use of diverse fabrics and unique interplay of colours and cuts. The brand currently retails in three of Pakistan’s major cities as well as to an international clientele.
Bridal Showcase: Teena by Hina Butt
Following Asifa & Nabeel’s bridal showcase was Teena by Hina Butt with her collection ‘Ode To Sophia’ - a romantic lyrical song for Queen Sophia, of the baroque era. Heavily influenced by Baroque; a style of architecture and decorative art that flourished throughout Europe from the late 16th to the early 18th century, characterized by extensive ornamentation, the collection took inspiration from this era’s paintings, architecture and costumes. Hina used a variety of fabrics for this collection ranging from pure silks to satin, chiffons and velvet trimmings, giving each creation a luxurious and opulent bridal look. Opting for rich fabric edgings, laces and nets to add a whimsical, romantic element to the designs, the color palette for this collection was vast and rich, consisting of hues of green, pastel pinks and nudes with burgundy and ruby red to pale pastels, beiges and whites. Ode to Sophia also included menswear pieces. The bridal showcase also featured couples Omar and Natasha Nabi and Anusheh Asad and Asad Muzaffar who walked the ramp for Teena by Hina Butt.
Speaking about PLBW, Hina Butt said, “Fashion/Bridal weeks are essential in helping a designer develop a strong footing for herself and to give the media, critics, buyers and customers a look at what is coming up for the next season...The bridal industry is one of the largest industries in Pakistan in terms of the revenue this particular industry generates every single year. We have seen a tremendous growth in the bridal industry in the country with innovations, grandeur and opulence becoming the new names of the game.”
Designer Hina Butt is the fashion force behind her label, designing clothes they best describe as feisty, fun and funky. A graduate from LUMS, Hina launched her brand from scratch out of a small workshop located inside her house: over the last year, she has managed to expand. Rapidly and currently stocks at multiple locations such as the PFDC boulevard, FP Lounge, Tehxeeb, Labels Lahore and L’atelier Islamabad to name a few. Teena by Hina Butt began as a fashion forward and reasonably priced prêt label, but over the last few months, the brand branched out into semi-formal and formal wear with the brand’s signature style of trendy and modern cuts with unique embellishment to create contemporary outfits. ‘Teena’ also provides a platform for fashion school graduates to experiment with new designs, besides giving them an opportunity to jump straight into the world of fashion retail. This October 2012, Teena by Hina Butt marked the brand’s ramp debut at PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2012 in Lahore.
Bridal Showcase: The Ali Xeeshan Theater Studio
The fourth and final solo show of Day 2 was staged by the Ali Xeeshan Theater Studio with the collection ‘Cinderella after 12’. For this collection, Ali used fabrics such as custom designed jamavar, kamkhab, pure silks, chiffons and block printed cotton. ‘Cinderella after 12’ also included 10 menswear pieces.
Ali Xeeshan is a graduate of the Pakistan Institute of Fashion Design (PIFD) and holds an honors degree in Couture and an award for the Best Collection at the institute. He takes inspiration and stimulation from within the Pakistani culture which the designer feels is still an untapped reserve of creativity. While predominantly a couturier focusing on formal and bridal wear, Ali has also diversified into a diffusion prêt-à-porter line, a formal collection for men and a complete range of accessories. Ali’s signature style can be found in his use of unusual shades of colour and high end luxurious fabrics merged with unconventional embellishment techniques in both traditional and contemporary cuts, all of which were on display at the PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2012.
DISCLAIMER: THIS ENTIRE JOURNAL WAS PROVIDED BY LOTUS PR AND NOT WRITTEN BY ME.
PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2012: Day 1 Journal
The pioneering Pakistan Fashion Design Council [PFDC] and L’Oréal Paris, the world’s leading beauty brand, presented day 1 of the PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2012 – a platform that endeavours to define and present contemporary and traditional Pakistani Bridal fashion and make-up trends, fusing to create the ‘look’ for the bridal season 2012 – 2013!
The first day of bridal week was opened with exclusive bridal trend show by Nabila [N-Pro] featuring Zaheer Abbas followed by solo fashion showcases by Misha Lakhani, AZZA and Sonia Azhar Design Concepts respectively as summarised below. Each day of PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week is being styled by a different creative and make-up team and to this end, Day 1 was styled by Nabila and her creative team at N-Pro.
The green room/backstage for PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week was sponsored by L’Oréal Paris with YOC’A, or the Young Collaborative Artists, creating the furniture for the exclusive L’Oreal Paris lounge; the black carpet was sponsored by Zong with Bank Al Falah as the official banking partners for PFDC, associate sponsors PepsiCo, showed production by HSY Events, choreography by HSY, front stage management by Maheen Kardar Ali, backstage management by Asim Naeem, business consultancy by Eleventh Retail, photography by Faisal Farooqui and the team at Dragonfly, The Royal Palm Golf & Country Club as the hospitality partners, Hum TV/Style360 as the official media partners and public relations by Lotus.
Trend Show: Nabila
PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2012 Day 1 was opened by the iconic stylist and Creative Consultant for L’Oréal Paris Nabila with her trend show, ’’Paper-Doll’ in collaboration with Zaheer Abbas. Celebrated as Pakistan’s visionary stylist and image maker, Nabila has always defied conformity. She continues to adapt an unanticipated approach, giving fashion in Pakistan a fresh perspective. Zaheer Abbas is a name that signifies graceful simplicity, elegance and luxury. Together they transformed Ayyan into a high-drama, life-sized Paper-Doll. The Key Trends beauty of Nabila’s show were porcelain skin, mannequin like chiseled contours, a bold glassy lip colour, prominent eyes and ombre hair.
Nabila, acclaimed hair designer and stylist from Karachi, first opened up her salon in May 1986. She has since redefined fashion, style and imagery in Pakistan. Throughout her 26 year career in the beauty industry, she has contributed extensively towards refining the image of the media industry.
Nabila clasps eclectic and original styles both in her work and in her own sense of fashion. She is known for her specialized touch, be it hair styling or dramatic make-up for shoots. At Nabila, the creative team works with all aspects of hair, make up and styling, believing that individualism and attention to detail are the key in customizing styles. Each stylist at Nabila has been trained in structured and comprehensive programs that include courses from prominent academies, stylists and constant updating of trends & techniques by none other than Nabila herself.
Nabila and her creative team at N-Pro, a one-stop specialised professional and expert solution focusing on couture-based styling for special occasions, defined the bridal ‘look’ for Day 1 at PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2012.
Bridal Showcase: Misha Lakhani
Following Nabila’s trend show, Misha Lakhani made her ramp debut at PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2012 with her bridal collection ‘A Colonial Transgression’ inspired by the Taj Mahal’s inlay work, contemporary but timeless silhouettes, the colors of summer going into fall, 17th century embroidery, Rajmata Gayatri Devi, Jaipuri gota and Daphne Guinness’s eclectic way. With fabrics such as crepe, georgette, muslin, velvet, net, satin and chiffon, the embellishments ranged from zardosi, vasli, marori, doree ka kaam, cutwork along with screen prints, digital prints and discharge prints. Misha Lakhani used a rich colour palette for the Colonial Transgression collection including ivory, olive, citron, saffron, blush, hot pink, bordeaux and cardinal red.
Misha Lakhani's eponymous fashion label reflects a sense of relaxed and timeless elegance, striking a balance between tradition and modern, refining the extravagance of old India by fusing it with an international chic.
Misha creates collections that express a unique sense of personal style. Film, art deco and vintage craftsmanship have been lifelong inspirations for Misha, whose signature style is an eclectic aesthetic. The label is comprised of ready-to-wear and couture, and is crafted in collaboration with master artisans within Pakistan. Misha has studied fashion design at Central Saint Martins and has interned with Bunto Kazmi, Pakistan's most prolific bridal couturier. She also has an MS in Journalism from Columbia University.
Bridal Showcase: AZZA
The third show of the evening was by AZZA who showcased her bridal collection for PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2012 entitled the ‘Holiday & Trousseau Capsule Collection’. With this collection AZZA strived for a modern opulence; bringing traditional embroideries and motifs on to a modern silhouette that was understated yet bold; the collection celebrated the Holidays aimed for the perfect party wear for this time of year as well as seasonality for formal bridal wear whether as a party goer or a bride. Winter whites fit for a snow queen to rich hues depicting the color of leaves turning for the months of hibernation. The collection bore influences of designer Azeeza Desai Khan's sub-continental heritage whereby she had used pure silk indigenous to the sub-continent and bold embellishments consisting of antiqued gold wire and Swarovski to draw modernly opulent embellished motifs on her pieces. With menswear pieces also included in the collection, AZZA’s signature aesthetic came to life with billowing frocks, structured blazers, and exaggerated scarves juxtaposed against statement embellishments in a rich fall and winter based palette, ready to sparkle for the holidays and weddings.
AZZA is an expression of Azeeza’s own elegant yet avant-garde aesthetic and commitment to philanthropy. AZZA is produced in the US, India and Pakistan and for each piece sold, AZZA provides a garment to an impoverished South Asian woman or child. In addition, AZZA houses an ‘Artisan’ line that provides economic growth and empowerment to rural South Asian women in regions of poverty and conflict. AZZA caters to a new generation of American women fusing high street with high fashion through billowing fabrics, edgy embellishments and urban cuts. Emmy Award nominated marketing maven and AZZA creative director Azeeza Desai Khan began her fashion education in India, where she was formally trained through a two year apprenticeship that taught her the fundamentals of creating intricate embellishments. Born and bred in the US, Azeeza’s designs took on a new meaning when she combined Western and European cuts with Indian and Afghan inspired embellishments. The marrying of the two concepts proved successful during Azeeza’s debut showcase at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York in September 2011. Most recently, Azeeza was named as a ‘Design Industry Expert’ alongside the Neiman Marcus General Manager by the celebrated Driehaus Design Initiative; she will soon participate in a roundtable panel and mentor students from the world renowned Art Institute College of Design. AZZA made her PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2012 debut this October 2012.
Bridal Showcase: Sonia Azhar Design Concepts
Sonia Azhar Design Concepts showcased her bridal week collection for PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2012 titled ‘Dark Romance’. Taking inspiration from the allure and mystery of romance and working on that primitive feeling of love inherent in all human beings, Sonia Design Concepts’ Dark Romance collection delved into lighter and darker colour palettes to invoke a deep sense of glamor.
Sonia Azhar of Sonia Design Concepts is an Architecture graduate from the prestigious National College of Arts in Lahore. With fashion design experience spanning over 15 years, Sonia Design Concepts specialises in couture. Under her supervision and guidance, craftsmen work to create timeless pieces. With emphasis on colours and blending these with different embroidery techniques, embellishments and cuts, Sonia Azhar amalgamates Eastern craftsmanship and Western cuts in her bridal wear. Using hand embroidery and swarovski crystals along with the kora, beads, sequins work, her collections have been well received nationally and abroad and to this end, she has showcased her work in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, London and Glasgow to name a few. This October, Sonia Azhar presented her collection at the PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2012
DISCLAIMER: THIS ENTIRE JOURNAL WAS PROVIDED BY LOTUS PR AND NOT WRITTEN BY ME.
JMC Nail Art Accessories Review (Dust plugs, rings & much more)
Hey Guys,Today I will be reviewing some items that I purchased from JMC Nailart Islamabad. I posted a haul post a couple days back and promised you a review post so here it is.
Accessories Haul
Hey Guys,
Yesterday a package arrived in the mail that I was very excited about. It was a parcel from JMC Nail Art Islamabad. Down below is a picture of the goodies. I will be posting a review post in a couple of days so stay tuned!
Yesterday a package arrived in the mail that I was very excited about. It was a parcel from JMC Nail Art Islamabad. Down below is a picture of the goodies. I will be posting a review post in a couple of days so stay tuned!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012
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Friday, July 6, 2012
EOTD: Bridal Makeup For Mehndi!
Keep reading to see a bridal make-up look that can be worn on a Mehndi event!
Thursday, July 5, 2012
EOTD: Golden Peacock
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
EOTD: Don't we all just love black?
Don't we all just love black eyeshadow? Keep reading to see the look I created using black eyeshadow!
EOTD: Au-Naturel !
Keep reading to see what I can create with the sleek Au-Naturel Palette and a some white shimmer.
Monday, July 2, 2012
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