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06. Around Town...
One party at a time!
42. Midsummer Dreams
Hina Butt’s floral ode to the blooming season.
48. Travel & Cake
Discover beautiful Bali with Shanal Kazi.
52. W’s Roving Eye
This week’s hottest looks! Who made the style A- list?
54. Where To Eat Like a Hollywood Heavyweight
Insha Bukhari of Hunger and Haw Hai gives us her L.A. insider scoop!
57. The Beauty Edit
Alina Faizan shows us how to dramatise your look with the perfect Smokey Eye.
60. The Reading Room
Quotable quotes from Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert.
62. Go Hard or Go Home
Get your Ramadan health and fitness fix with Minahil Sherazi.
66. Hot Date
A conversation on career paths and future endeavors with Syed Raza Rehman.
68. The Recipe
Meals Bano’s delicious Stuffed Potato Cakes on Fettuccine with Marinara Sauce.
70. Weekend Scouts
Our hot new talent this week is Sana Tata of Nina Neri.
73. Foreign Affairs: Conversations on International Waters
A tete-a-tete with Kate Leiper, an artist and children’s illustrator.
78. Love Struck
Weekend’s editors’ picks!
Chairperson/Publishing Editor: Rameeza Majid Nizami Editor The Nation: Salim Bokhari Editor-at-Large: Amal Khan Managing Editor: Shazay Salahuddin
Features Editor: Nur Zehra Qadri Contributing Editor: Minahil Batool Shirazi Sub Editor: Rana Faizan Hussain Karachi Correspondent: Farah Vayani
Fashion Correspondent: Fatima Ameer Creative Head: Faiz-ur-Rehman Creative Team: Faisal Fazal, Talat Mahfooz, Zeeshan Arif, Shoaib Qadir Photographer: M. Basharat Irshad
GM Marketing: Bilal MahmoodFor Advertising: Kherzan Zaidi - 0321 8976730,
Ata-ur-Rehman - 0332 2427473, Khalid Sheikh - 0345 5130728
CONTENTS
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Hey Weekenders!We hope you had the happiest Eid and that it was as happening as the pages that await you. While the whole world was busy being lazy on National Sloth Day, that is every Sunday, we punched in long hours at the office last Weekend to bring this action packed issue to your doorstep! In Weekend Scouts we feature the talented Sana Hasan of Nina Neri, in Travel and Cake we discover beautiful Bali with Shanal Kazi, in the beauty edit Alina Faizan gives a dramatic smokey eye tutorial and The Reading Room presents Farah Vayani’s favourite quotes from Eat, Pray, love. In our double food feature we have The Recipe fit for an Italian fiesta by Meals Bano leading to Insha Bukhari’s scoop on the hottest eateries in Hollywood. Finally to cut the calorie count, Minahil Sherazi steps in with a much needed fitness fix! For all this and so much more, get rolling ya’ll!
Sincerely,Team Weekend.
Mehek, Hira, Anaum & Umar
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Hail All Goddesses! House of Aphrodite hosted a Summer Preview of their latest collection. The event PR was managed by InstaGlam Communications.
Anum & Hadia
Hina& Farina
Mariam & Minahil
Anum & MoznaHanna & Alyshea
Shirin Haq
Ayma & Ramsha
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Narenanin , Tanika & AsmaHuma IdreesKinza & Mahnoor
Antish & NafayKhuban & MadihaZainab & Ammara
Arooj Natalia Maida Minahil
Sadaf, Poni Ayub with friend
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Natasha Kamal
Come one, Come all!Natasha Kamal exhibited her latest collection in Lahore.
Sadaf Kamal & Mahvish
Nasreen Bilour
Rabia & Momina
Khizra & MehravarKiran
Sharmeen
Tayyaba Kamal
Aamir Mazhar & Rima Farid
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Kiran Aleem Khan & Asma T
Beauty Stop!Asma T Salon launched a new branch in DHA, Lahore.
Hadia & Anam
Arva & Ainni
Dilara & Sadia
Ayesha Imran & AinnieRimal & Minahil
Rizi Omer
Fiza & Sara
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Alia, Zaib, Jahan Ara & ArjumandMahnum, Alia & Amna
Abdullah, Eman & MominAneela PuriTahmina with friend
Hina Salman Sara Zubair Rabia Hajra
Maham, Iqra & Zuni
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Hajra Adnan & Bushra Qamar
Eid FiestaHajra Adnan showcased her Eid Collection in Lahore.
Farina & SoniaShoaib & Annie
ZaraShanzey Sheikh
Fatima Saif
Samia & Nosheen
Saim ShahSumman
Nusrat Khalid & Mobina Qasim
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Spice the season upAmmara Khan showcased her Eid Collection at PFDC Fashion Active in Lahore.
Maryam Saif & Mariam
Mariam
Nadia Naveed
MalihaAmir
Manahil
Dr Noreen Nudrat
Saira
Aamir & Yousaf Salahuddin
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Oh Holy Night!Naz Mansha hosted a suhoor night at Nishat Linen in Gulberg.
Amna Faisal & Tabinda
Anaum & Sumbal Hammad
Mehek Rizvi & Mehek Saeed
Hina Salman & Sam DadaMahjabeen & Kanwal Ilyas
Rima with friend
Shiza Hassan & Amna
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Madeeha Ibrar, Annie & Soniya HumaiyonNattyMahwish Faisal
Amjad Bhatti & Eimaan Jawad Nazish Zahoor & Maleeha Sana & Noore Bhatti
Ahsan Khan Maliha Lone Zahra Naveed Amna Babar
Erum Khan & Aamir Mazhar
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Day at the SpaSaba Butt opened its first Beauty Bar and Spa in Lahore. The event was managed by Aamir Mazhar, décor by Rima Fareed and PR by Latitude CRS.
Amber Liaqat & NoshinDr Farzeen & Rima Farid
Rubina & AmberNazi & Maniha
Asifa & Farheen
Sabeen & Mobeen
Amna Liaqat & Masooma
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Rania, Rabia & Rabab RashidSam DadaMisbah & Ayesha
Nida & MehakMyda & XenabMaria & Anum
Sehyr Anis Ameena Hina Butt Natty
Muneera & Amir Lakhani
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Printology!Zaheer Abbas launched his latest collection in Karachi. The event was managed by TAKE II PR.
Adnan Pardasy & Tabish Khoja
Nazneen Tariq
Areeba Habib & Jaffer Hassan
Ayesha Tammy HaqTehmina Khaled
Sahar & Saad Yousuf
Mehvish & Bushra
Fauzia Amaan
Sabeen & Munaf
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Marzi, Shanaz & Ghazala
Flagship Store Launch!Khaamta launched its new pret line and flagship store in Karachi. The event was managed by StarLinks PR.
Nadia Hussain & Sana Bashir
Angilina Malik
Tipu & Muzna
Dr. Ahsan
Fahad Lakhani & AB Lakhani
Saima Haroon & Asif RehmanRasheeda, Talat, Naheed & Nighat
Ahmed Ali Butt
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Breaking Bread!JBnJaws Productions recently hosted a Grand Iftar Dinner in Lahore.
Asad & Anoushay
Mr & Mrs Hassan Khalid
Munib & Rabiya
Rana Nauman & MujtabaWaleed Khalid
Uzma Rao
Madiha Qaiser with friend
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Anum Hammad, Mahnoor, Ahmed & Ramina Mr & Mrs Omair Rana
Abroo, Maida Azmat & Maram Asifa Ashi Sophie Anjum
Mr & Mrs Shavar Ali Khan Imran & Sohaib Zoya
Kiran Khan & Tabassum Arif
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Festive Season!Firdous Lawn launched their Eid Collection in Karachi. The event was managed by Take ll PR.
Semi Pasha
Amber Khan
Shaista Lodhi
Anushey ShahidSumbul Iqbal
Sadaf KanwalAiza Khan
Aimen Khan
Naila & Zara
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New In TownNaihyra debuted their clothing line in Lahore.
Rabia Khawaja with friendMaha & Rukhsana
Ayesha Butt, Rima Farid & OmaraSana
Sarah & Maham
Huma Khan
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Mahum, Zara & AnamVanessaAisha Imran
Huma Khan, Aamir Mazhar & Uzma Khan Samiya & Simal Faiza
Reema, Beenish & Samiya Uzma KhanDr Ejaz Waris
Ahsan Qureshi & Amna Aqeel
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Mohsin, Mehvish Hayat, Tehmina Khaled & Humayun Saeed
Scentsational! Mohsin Feroze organised Scentsation Diva in Karachi. The event was managed by Takell PR.
Muntaha & Pinky Durrani
Mohsin Feroze & Nadia Hussain
Shehzadi & Khatija
Shaniera & Wasim AkramMehreen & Fakhir
Mehreen & Fakhir
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Anushe, Nighat & AsmaBeenish PervaizTabassum Arif
Sana Sultan Abbas Jafry Shahabzadi Maheen Alizeh Pasha
Saba Hameed Javed Shaikh Sana Shakir Fia Khan
Yasir Nawaz & Nida Yasir
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Lights, Camera, Action!The cast and crew of Mah-e-Mir walked the Red Carpet for their movie in Karachi. The event was managed by StarLinks PR.
Saim & Samra
Mr & Mrs Humayun Saeed
Sanam Chaudhry & Zaib Chaudhry
Mustafa Afreedi & Tipu SahrifSaud & Javeria Saud
Mr & Mrs Kamran
Yasir & Anwer Maqsood
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Amina SheikhManzar SehbaiMawra HocaneAngeline Malik
Sanam Saeed Alyy Khan Adnan Siddiqui Zahid Ahmed
Aijaz Aslam Shaista Lodhi Nabeel Saba
HINA BUTT
MidsuMMer dreaMs
Hina Butt's Midsummer Collection 2016 is a floral romance that fully
blooms with the season, through rich and colourful flowers embroidered
on summery soft palettes.
Hina Butt's Midsummer Collection 2016 is a floral romance that fully
blooms with the season, through rich and colourful flowers embroidered
on summery soft palettes.
HINA BUTT
HINA BUTT
HINA BUTT
Photography: Rizwan ul Haq,
Models: Zara Abid, javeria Hanif and
Fatima Ejaz , Makeup: Nabila
wardrobe:Ideaspret #IdeasEidCollection
Designer: Hina Butt
Model: Geetiara
Photography: Deeves
HINA BUTT
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Serenity, Solitude and Serendipity:
the indoneSian Getaway
part ii: Bali, indoneSia
Hi, I’m Shanal Qazi and I’m going to use this space to share my favourite spots
in Indonesia. While I was there, I got the
chance to explore and experience the diverse culture of the city, so
here’s my scoop!
TRAVEL & CAKE
On our first proper day in Bali, we decided to go to Seminyak, an area which is most popular for its golden sunsets and beach lounges. After shopping for neon Buddhas, silver jewelry, swimsuits and fake Ray Bans at the Semi-nyak Square, we made our way to the beach. We spent sunset in Bali’s most
famous beach lounges: Ku De Ta and Potato Head. Where, when the sun sets, silhou-ettes of palm trees and tourists line the beach front – an unforgettable view and an enthralling moment as everyone goes quiet, embracing the last few minutes of sun-light. Jazzy lounge music played in the background, slowly turning faster as the day melted into the night. For dinner we consumed great Indonesian – European fusion food. We ended the day at Kuta beach / Legian; Bali’s most lively neighborhood, with many tattoo parlors, bars and clubs. We spent the next few hours at a bar called Se-cret Garden where live music from the ‘60s to the ‘90s plays and many tourists get up to sing. However we headed home as nightlife in this district goes into the wee morn-ing hours. On day two, we spent the afternoon at Dreamland Beach– a beach lover’s paradise. Its gleaming white sand and crystal blue waters evoked a feeling of calmness; though its
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waves were rough as it was a surfer’s beach. It is one of Bali’s most pristine beaches as it is tucked away from the usual tourist hustle bustle. A few bars and cafes have cropped up over the years but apart from that there is little intrusion, so one can lie peacefully on the sunbeds and tan, get a massage from the local masseurs or enjoy some fresh cold coconut water or rent surf boards and floater planks to try out the water. Swimming in these huge waves was a risky but exhilarating experience and should be done at least once in a lifetime! As the afternoon dulled, we headed to Uluwatu Temple for sunset. The temple is one of the six key temples in Bali, it is located on top of a steep cliff, approximately 70 meters above sea level. This aspect naturally makes all views, especially sunset a sensory treat for visitors. The temple is believed to date back to the 10th Century; Balinese Hindus believe that the three divine powers of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva become one here. Stone carved sculp-tures of Gods all across the temple are magnificent; it is believed that they protect the Island from evil sea spirits. We took a quick tour of the temple and then headed to where the traditional Kecak dance happened every day at sunset. The dance was performed by a circle of performers, chanting, while moving their arms, depicting a battle from the Ramayana. The ritual was mesmerizing and as it ended we headed to Jimbaran beach, famous for its small beach front restaurants which served delicious fresh grilled seafood. We ended our night with a meal of grilled jumbo prawns, lobster, squid and fish at a restaurant called Made Bagus, supposedly the best from the lot.
Finally on day three, we headed to Nusa Dua, the resort area of Bali where one could enjoy a clean private beach, go jet – skiing or snorkeling. We en-joyed Indonesian delicacies at the swim up bar at the Nusa Dua Grand Resort such as Nasi Goreng, MiGoreng, and Satay, and that is the end of my tour in Bali. Indonesia is a country where one can find anything one would like to do, every moment, every place and every person you meet is full of love, kind-ness and peace. As I head back to reality, I will remember this holiday for all times to come… Thank you Indonesia for the serenity, solitude and serendip-ity – till next time!
LOVES#EID EDITION
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AmmArA KhAn AmmArA KhAn Nothing easier on the eyes than
every pastel in one summer-ready kurta!
AnAum hAmmAd AnAum hAmmAd Anaum keeps it simple and pretty in an off-shoulder top. We’ve got
our eyes on the floral choker!
FArinA GhAuri FArinA GhAuri Farina proves that you can never go wrong with Black and White
and lace-up heels are here to stay!
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W’s ROVING eye Well, what’s the use of a pair of good eyes that never rove? Weekend’s
been going through our fashion files for the week and these are the people who caught our fancy for either their style, their courage or their star power. Well played!
hirA Ali hirA Ali Navy and orange is definitely an
interesting palette to play with. We love Hira’s casual and quirky style!
meheK SAeed meheK SAeed We love how the blue pumps
elevate Mehek’s outfit by breaking the B&W monotone.
umAr KhAn umAr KhAn White button-downs and leather brogues can never go out of style. Take a reminder from Umar, boys!
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L.A. InsIder:Where to eAt LIke A
hoLLyWood heAvyWeIght
There are few feelings in this world more exciting than landing in sun-soaked Southern California for a glamorous romp around L.A. It’s all so fabulous — the scenery, the people, the FOOD! Just one thing, though. Los Angeles is
HUGE and it’s easy to get lost in the litter of tacky tourist traps. The secret to holi-daying (and eating) like a real Hollywood heavyweight is being in the know about the totally drool-worthy dining options beyond the obvious Pink’s and Mel’s. You heard it here first: theten amazing eateries you need to dine at to experience the City of Angels like a power-playing local.
the deck on LAgunA BeAch: The Deck kills it with a cool, casual vibe that’s quintessentially California — a sun-drenched patio right on the beach — and, OMG, you’re in The OC! Order the Guacamole with Blue Corn Tortilla Chips to split, followed by the Strozzapreti Pasta with Wild Baja Shrimp and an ice-cold So-Cal Mule.
cecconI’s: A West Hollywood landmark, Cecconi’s is where you need to be for your see-and-be-seen power-player L.A. brunch. Order the mushroom and provolone frit-tata with a side of hash browns and a swanky, citrusy Pompelmo to wash it all down. Don’t forget to bring your over-sized shades to blend right in.
By InshA BukhArI of hunger And hAW hAI
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the church key: Low lights, over-sized fireplaces, and situated right on Sunset Blvd., The Church Key’s delicious modern American menu, super-friendly waitstaff, and stellar small plates make this place a 100% winner. Order the chilled Kusshi Oysters, pick some Hamachi off their signature dim sum carts, dip some of Ososky’s potato pierogies in peach butter and bring the night to a close with some warm, fresh brown butter-glazed brioche donuts. P.S. bring your inner heathen appetite.
In ’n out: Consider this a pilgrim-age — follow the big yellow arrow to a holy land of the freshest, most gosh darn divine burgers, fries, and milkshakes of your life, no jokes! Order an Animal Style Cheese-burger and Fries and a Chocolate Milkshake made with real ice cream. You can thank us later.
PumP: A beautiful garden with 100-year-old olive trees, tucked away right in the heart of L.A.’s most happening ‘hood, owned by Lisa Vander Pump of The Real House-wives of Beverly Hills. It doesn’t get more Hollywood than that! Order the fresh lobster and crab salad with a glass of bub-bly and then settle back for some primo people-watching.
eveLeIgh: So unassuming, you’ll prob-ably pass right by it, but
inside is a fun, rustic bar/restaurant serving up
some serious farm-to-table country fare.
Order the truffled french fries with garlic aioli (DUH!), the skillet
roasted shishitos, and the grilled delta asparagus
to split with friends or the hanger steak with blistered corn if you’re flying solo.
urth cAffé: Serving up exclusively organic heirloom coffee and light health-conscious meals and snacks, Urth Caffe is a Hollywood icon in its own right. Roll down to the flagship location in Beverly Hills and snag a table outdoors. Order the three-egg chicken pesto omelet with a Spanish Latte on the side for a sweet, caffein-
ated morning pick-me-up. And then once you’re done being “healthy,” go in on some of Urth’s famous freshly baked Pecan Sticky Buns.
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33°north At the st.regIs monArch BeAch: You don’t need to dine at this property to have your breath taken away — the resort is carved straight out of the cliffs overlooking the sparkling Pacific Ocean and dramatically extends down to a spectacular private beach — but we highly recommend at least a light lunch on the outdoor patio. Order the Coastal Lobster Roll with fresh dill dressing and a side of Chesapeake Bay Chips and, of course, something to sip on, like the Green Flash, while you lounge around feeling oh so posh looking out at a truly awe-inspiring view of So Cal.
BAnk of venIce And the venIce BeAch BoArdWALk: When you need a time out, there’s no better place to bum than Venice Beach. A fun, eclectic oceanside scene where streets are lined with kitchsy stores and stalls selling everything from t-shirts to tattoos to tequila shots. Spend the day lazing in the sand and working on your tan. Once you’re nice and baked, head over to Bank of Venice for some seri-ously satisfying home-style comfort food and a cold craft. The vibe is casual, the bartenders are warm, and the portions are huge, so split everything. Order the Crispy Oven Roasted Wings doused in hot buffalo sauce or glazed with cilantro and lime and the super creamy (and gluten-free) Mac ’n Cheese with jalapenos. Then, if your belly can bear it, head on over to the Board-walk for some warm churros or fantastic funnel cake. Hallelujah!
chIPotLe: If you’re in California, you can’t not eat Mexican food. And, sure, the real food fanatic move would be to go out hunting for a taco truck, but who wants to be hassled when you want a bomb burrito, like, right now! Order a Bowl with the works — cilantro rice, black beans, fajita veggies, seared steak, cheese, sour cream, extra hot tomatillo salsa, fresh lettuce and guaca-mole, obvs.
Here is a guide to how you can get a mesmerizing smokey eye look with dewy skin finish and light/nude lips. I have talked about the products that I use for this particular look in case you are confused about which product to go for, however, it is not a necessity to use only these products and you can easily substitute any matching your own preferences. The first and foremost step is to cleanse your face with cleansing wipes to get rid of unwanted make up or even the tiniest particles of dust. Applying make up without cleansing is a big NO!
The Makeup
Edit
Spray away a little amount of it and wait until it has fully settled onto your face.
Fix plus by Mac
By Alina Faizan of ‘the make-up studio’
Lahore.
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concealer & Foundation For the Smokey eye look, I use tarte crease less concealer in fair tan. You are only required to use it to conceal the under-eye dark circles and any other imperfections. Once I am done with the concealing, I use make-up forever HD foundation. A very small amount of it is applied on my foundation brush and then I evenly spread it throughout my face making sure it is perfectly blended. After that, tap a little face powder very softly to your whole face. You do not want to rub it because that would displace the foundation so be very gentle with face powder application.
contour and highlightThis look is going to be a glamorous one so you must enhance your cheekbones with a bronze blush. Add a tinge of pink with Nars orgasm blush on the apple of the cheeks and give it a finishing look with a highlighter. I personally use high beam by benefit cosmetics for this purpose.
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eyesNow here is the challenging part which needs most of your attention for this look. Firstly, highlight the area under your eyebrow with a light nude eyeshadow. I’ve used Sephora’s smokey eye palette for this look. Using an
applicator or brush, define the crease with a dark brown eyeshadow from the palette. Next up, leave the inner corner empty and fill the eyelid with a grey eyeshadow. Then sweep the darkest shadow (black) in a v into the outer corner of the eye to give the ultimate smokey eye look. Blend it with the brown shadow used on the crease and buff out the harsh lines working towards the outer corner of your eye. Using the darkest shadow, fill in half of your lower eyelid and neatly join it with the upper outer corner line. Fill in the inner corner with a shimmery silver eyeshadow to get a perfect glam effect for the night out. Last but certainly not the least, finish the eyes by curling your lashes with an eyelash curler and then applying false eyelashes, this however is optional. If you feel that your mascara is dense enough to help you thicken your lashes then you may not go for false lashes. Otherwise, I’ve used Samantha by huda beauty. Coat it with a layer of black mascara to blend the false and real lashes together.
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A decAde lAterThis year marks the tenth anniversary of Eat, Pray, Love, the celebrated novel by Elizabeth Gilbert, which either became a household name or was misunderstood and criticized by those who didn’t agree with the reasons behind the change in her journey. Elizabeth Gilbert came on Good Morning America to celebrate the decade worthy celebration earlier this year and said, “Tomorrow does not have to look like today. We’re scattered people - your life is like a scavenger hunt and it’s not finished yet. You are a project that has never been done before in this universe - you’re an experiment of this universe and it’s on going.As long as you’re here, you’re allowed to still be in search and still be in wonder and still be in movement.I didn’t have one moment that changed my life - I had a 4 year period where I was so unhappy and while I was on my search.It’s a process - not an instance.Balance is something that you find and lose and regain and lose.Keep going, keep looking.”In light of these inspiring words, I revisited twelve of my favorite quotes from the book itself, some of which I have personally commented on.1. “Tell the truth, tell the truth, tell the truth - Sheryl Louise Moller”2. “To find the balance you want, Ketut spoke
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of two. That way, you can stay in the world. But you must stop looking at the world through your head. You must look through your heart instead. That way, you will know God.” - Elizabeth asked the question most of us do - how do we devote ourselves to God without giving up worldly pleasures or becoming monks? Ketut’s answer (above) is highlighted in my copy.3. “Dante writes that God is not merely a blinding vision of glorious light, but that He is, most of all, l’amor che move il sole e l’altre stelle.. ‘the love that moves the sun and the other stars.’” - This quote shows us how deep and beautiful other languages can be. As a trilingual, this always made me want to learn Italian too.4. “Never forget that once upon a time, in an unguarded moment, you recognised yourself as a friend.” That right there goes from my heart to yours.
5. “Yoga can also mean trying to find God through meditation.” - Highly disputed with some of the elders but I can personally vouch for this one as your connection is your own.6. “Clear out your residual demons.” - A battle we cannot avoid but must face from time to time.7. “Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then they leave. And thank God for it.” - Some things and people
come to us as lessons to help us grow. Forcing things never made a healthy way to be. Let those who stay be, and those who leave, go. Just grow.”8. “At some point, you gotta let go and sit still and allow contentment to come to you.”9. “Zen masters always say that you cannot see your reflection in running water, only in still water.” - This is like a follow up of #8 which echoes, be still. 10. “Destiny, I feel, is also a relationship - a play between divine grace and willful self effort. Half of it you have no control over; half of it is absolutely in your hands, and your actions will show measurable consequence.”11. “Silence & solitude are universally recognised spiritual practices and there are good reasons for this. Learning how to discipline your speech is a way of preventing your energies from spilling out of you through the rupture of your mouth, exhausting you and filling the world with words, words, words instead of serenity, peace and bliss.”12. “I said, ‘So, if heaven is love, then hell is...,‘Love, too,’ he said. ‘Always so difficult for young person to understand this.’” - Sometimes it takes the same depth of feelings to reach two opposing places. What you choose to feed more in terms of positivity or negativity, wins.And I leave you with something Ketut says that echoes throughout the book and beyond:“Let your conscience be your guide”Namaste.Best,Farah Vayani(Sidenote: Eat pray love also inspired a new novel: Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It - journeys of several individuals inspired by the novel itself.)
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With Ramadan finally coming to an end, we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief. There’s a misconception about dieting and Ramadan—the common one being that it’s the perfect time to lose those extra lbs you’ve been carrying around all year round.While intermittent fasting is having a moment right now with health experts touting it as an effective weight loss method, Ramadan fasting is a different story. Ramadan is not the time to start a low-calorie diet or go full-on Rocky in the gym because you don’t want to be going ham on the food come Iftar time, like you are at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Low sugar levels combined with dehydration from lack of water is not what you want to enter the gym with and deplete your sugar and hydration levels further. Of course light exercise and healthier food choices at meal times are encouraged all year round and especially laudable in Ramadan. But if you have been overindulging and slacking on light exercise because it’s the month where pakoras are taking centre stage in your life, then don’t worry about it because we have the exercise moves that will get you back on the health horse to have your body winter-wedding-season ready (we call it the WWS Body).Remember to warm up enough that you have a sweat going before you attempt any of these exercises and to cool down by stretching afterwards—you can either incorporate these moves into your current routine or do them on their own (after warm up) for a quick and sweaty workout. The repetition and intensity of each exercise move is dependant on the person working out and we recommend performing upper body exercises on a different day to lower body exercises.
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SQUATS TO WORK YOUR BUTT OFFWe never really believed how good squats can make your tush and your legs look till we tried it for ourselves. We’re not saying that ten squats in one workout will tone your derrière but keep at it long enough and what you’ll start to see is a stronger, curvier, toned butt. Squats work virtually every muscle in your body as long as you are keeping proper form when doing them. You can begin with basic squats where you start in a standing position, feet shoulder-width apart and tighten your core, push your hips back and bend your knees, lowering your body into a squat. We don’t need to tell you how to squat—it’s the easiest (yet hardest) move to do. If you’re feeling strong and like a badass in the gym (remember the mind is stronger than the body) then add a burpee into your squat. Start in a squat position, lean forward while maintaining the squat position, place hands on the floor, jump back into a plank position. Jump back into squat position and jump off the floor as high as you can go and land back in a squat. We’re not saying a combo of squats and burpees is easy by any means but boy, is it a calorie-torcher. We’re also fans of the sumo squat (normal squat but feet are wider than shoulder-width apart and toes are turned out) and jump squats (where you squat and jump off the ground).
BUFF UPPER BODYSince it is summer and the season where arms are on display, you want sleek, toned arms and shoulders so obviously we have rounded up the most effective moves to banish the bingo wings and bra-bulge (for you ladies) *shudders*. To get rid of the flabby and dreaded bingo/chicken wings you want to work your tricep muscles. You will want to grab a pair of 3-6kg dumbbells (if you’re starting out) and get going. Stand with feet wide and holding dumbbells with both hands and bring your arms overhead and then bend elbows and lower weights behind the head all the way down to shoulders (be careful not to drop the dumbbells). Extend your arms back up and then bring them towards hips and raise arms back overhead to return to the starting position. We recommend 15-20 repetitions.For a leaner back you want to do the rear fly exercise which involves you standing with your feet together, slightly bent over and holding dumbbells (again, go with a weight that is not too light but not too heavy that you can’t hold it). Keep your spine straight, extend your arms 45 degrees to the sides and raise arms to shoulder sides all the while squeezing shoulder blades. Alternate this exercise with one where you press your arms back by hips, palms facing up and push your arms back and then lower your arms. Continue doing this for 10-15 repetitions and repeat on opposite side.
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LEAN LEGSIf you thought you wouldn’t find any kettle bells over here, you were wrong. To tone your lower half so you look good in your skinny jeans instead of snug then grab that kettle bell and get swingin’. For the single-arm kettle bell swing you want to obviously grab a kettle bell with an overhand grip and hold it in front of your waist at arm’s length—to make it slightly easier, hold kettle bell with both hands. Bend your lower body at a 45 degree angle and swing the kettle bell between your legs. Now be very careful, there have been instances where we swung the kettle bell a little too enthusiastically and it went flying into the mirror in front of us. So, you want to avoid that at all costs and keep the danger to a minimum in the gym. While swinging you want to keep your arm straight, thrust forward your hips and straighten your knees, bringing the kettle bell up as you rise to a standing position. Squat and swing the kettle bell in between your legs again and repeat for 15 repetitions.And we finally make our way to everyone’s hated exercise—lunges. We absolutely hate doing lunges but do it because we want to turn our fat sausages for legs into something leaner. We find lunges are most effective when we do them holding weight—dumbbells, medicine ball, weight plates. You want to make sure you’re doing the same number of reps for each leg (don’t want one leg leaner than the other, that would be odd). To add a little excitement to your lunges you can always do curtsy lunges Everything is the same as a normal lunge but instead of lunging forwards or backwards you cross to the side and lower into a lunge, as if you are about to curtsy to a royal, it is that simple.
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Designer-Lahore
What does the Word art mean to you?to me fashion is the representation of any culture’s prevailing sense of artistic expression and identity; it is an amalgamation of the defining trends and styles that emerge out of our cultural zeitgeist. much like artists, We, designers, too sense the pulse of, capture, and bring out the innermost creative self of our collective being through our Works.What kind of art do you most identify
With and Why?the World is noW more interconnected than it has ever been before. a constant process of cultural transfers betWeen people has given rise to a neW global identity, Which is reflected in our sense of fashion across borders. i most identify With fashion, Which brings together elements from different places and flaWlessly merges them together to create cultural synergy. nina neri’s “arabian baroque” themed collection, for example, brings together the mystique and aura of exotic arabia With the splendor and grandeur of european baroque.
name a feW artists Who inspire you.corto moteldo vivienne WestWoodtom fordgianfranco ferre
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hoW Would you describe your pieces?this collection Was designed , keeping in mind both trends and styles that have proven to be classic and timeless as Well as those that are innovative and currently a la mode. We made sure that We used only genuine leather and left no stone unturned in ensuring that each piece from our collection Was of the highest quality. our goal Was to offer World-class luxury at prices, Which Were Within range.
What Was the very first piece you created?i started my career at a garments factory in karachi, Where i crafted my very first handbag. it took me five days to complete just one small bag, but to this day, it is the one i am most proud of. so,soon after i enrolled myself into the academia riacci in florence to learn the art of designing and crafting handbags and clutches. after graduating from there, i Went to Work at the factory of liape, Which produces for brands such as valextra, vivienne WestWood, and berlutti.
is there anyone in particular you Would like to create a piece for? Who Would it be and Why?i Would love to design and craft an exclusive clutch for queen rania of jordan. to me, she has alWays been not only a beautiful Woman and a fashion icon but also a Woman Who displays compassion, grace, charity, and strength of character. these are the qualities i find most admirable in any Woman.
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What is your ultimate goal/dream as an artist?for noW, i am focused on the pakistani market. We had an absolutely great launch in lahore and are noW getting reading for karachi and islamabad. We also have an e-commerce platform coming out soon, alloWing for online shopping and deliveries WorldWide. the ultimate dream, of course, is to take the brand global one day. i keep telling myself, though, success is achieved one step at a time.
What is your Work influenced by?no time period have had as eternal a hold on the World of fashion as have the roaring 1920s and the sWinging 1960s, both periods saW a monumental cultural change. Within these time periods, my Work has been most heavily influenced by novels such as the great gatsby, classic hollyWood celebrities such as grace kelly, and cultural icons such as andy Warhol.
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Kate Leiper is an artist and children’s illustrator based in Edinburgh. Her work has a style of its
own, instantly recognisable, highly desirable and having a loyal and enthusiastic following. Her work is figurative and for the most part based upon narrative. She is partic-ularly inspired by Scottish legends, folklore and fairytales. Kate works on paper using mainly pastel, ink, acrylic paint, gold leaf and collaged materials. Great and small crea-tures are the focus of her immacu-late mixed media works. She has been commissioned for projects by the Scottish Storytelling Centre and the Royal Lyceum Theatre. She cre-
ated the stunning artwork for the critically acclaimed ‘An Illustrated Treasury of book Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales’ written by award-win-ning author, Theresa Breslin. Kate Leiper visited Pakistan to attend LLF-2016 and made illustrations of the stories told by Ian Stephen in the session ‘Storytelling: Oral Traditions in Scotland and Paki-stan’. In an exclusive interview with Weekend magazine she talks about her career, work, inspirations and many more. Read on to know more about her! Faizan Hussain: First of all, how was your trip to Pakistan?Lahore was amazing! It was the first time that I’d ever visited this
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part of the world and being a visual person, I gorged myself on all the fantastical new sights, colours and textures. I was met with such friend-liness and kind hospitality by the people there and the food I ate was just delicious. I hope that I can go back one day.Kate Leiper: Tell us a bit about yourself. How did your journey in art begin?I can’t remember a time when I didn’t draw. As a child I used to pester my dad to bring me scrap paper from his office which I would then go through at an alarming rate. Family pets were often engaged as models willingly or otherwise. My parents always en-couraged me to draw and nurtured my interest in art by regularly taking me to see exhibitions and galleries. It was only when I went to secondary school that I ex-perienced some resistance to the idea of pursuing art as a career, the suggestion being made that it would be impossible to get a “proper job”. However I was lucky enough to have some very enthusiastic art teachers who inspired me to continue with my art studies and apply for a place at art school.FH: What is your preferred medium of painting/illustration?KL: I work mainly with chalk pastel on paper. The paper is often prepared beforehand with ink or water-colour and any gold detailing is done in acrylic paint or ink.FH: How do you choose the subject of your paint-ing?KL: Through my artwork I aim to create a visual narra-tive and am particularly drawn to stories which por-tray some aspect of life experience common to us all. I use animals as my main subject matter as they provide an immediate connection to a preconceived set of char-acteristics (similar to the animals in Aesop’s Fables). Throughout time and all over the world people have projected human qualities onto animals. Of course, these characteristics may vary from culture to culture,
but the concept of anthropomorphism is a universal one. Through the pose of my main animal subject and use of symbolic objects and imagery related to the story, I aim to catch the viewer’s attention and draw them in to study the image more closely. It doesn’t mat-ter to me if the viewer sees a story which is different to the one I’m trying to tell. I’m much more fascinated by how people relate to the imagery and seek out their own tale.FH: Whatever you draw, how much it comes from imagination and how much from research?KL: Ooooh, this is impossible to quantify. Research can allow you to dig deeper into your imagination and yet through the imagination you are directed to new lines of research.FH: When you illustrate a children’s book, how much freedom do you get from a publisher?KL: This depends on the brief from the publisher. Some publishers give you a lot of freedom while others have a more set idea of what they are looking for.FH: Where do you take inspiration for storytelling pictures?KL: I find inspiring stories in all sorts of places. There are oral stories, printed stories, stories in ballads, poems and song lyrics, stories I’ve overheard and those I’ve collected word-of-mouth but the best are stories that are gifted to me, told because the teller believes that it will touch my soul in some way. FH: How do you feel when you look at the finished book?KL: A bit weird! It’s pleasing to see the final outcome
My parents always encouraged Me to draw and nurtured My interest in art by regularly taking Me to see exhibitions and galleries
after months of work but it’s also strange to see the illustrations in book form. The printed versions of my artwork have a different quality to them (slightly dif-ferent colours, texture and scale), plus they are in the 3-dimensional form of a book. It just takes me a little time to get used to and reacquaint myself with the work in its new appearance.FH: Tell us something about your needle work and patch work.KL: I don’t like having idle hands so I find that needle-work, patchwork and knitting are great activities to relax my mind yet still give my hands something to do. It’s also a good excuse to make presents for my friends and family.
FH: Do you have a daily routine that gets you ready for being creative?KL: A mug of strong coffee first thing in the morn-ing!FH: When you have a creative block is there anything you do to remedy it?KL: I usually only get creative blocks when I’m tired and I think that the
worst thing you can do in this situation is to sit in front of a blank piece of paper, so I take myself away from my desk by going for a walk, having a coffee with a friend or dancing. FH: Do you work under pressure or you believe that pressure kills creativity?KL: For me, pressure, ie. a bracing deadline, is a dou-ble edged sword. It can provide the motivation and the means of creating a timetable in order to complete a project, however the danger comes when there is too much and it causes me to freeze. This is a horrible feeling which I can only describe as a tsunami about to crash down on my head and wash me away.FH: How has your style changed over the years?KL: I’m sure that it probably has, although it’s always hard to plot the changes in your own work. I probably spend a lot more time at the planning stages which may mean that I consider composition more intently. I think that my work has also possibly become more in-tricate and detailed as I’ve become more experienced in handling the drawing materials.FH: Since your trip, is there anything regarding Pakistan that you’d like to find out more about?KL: Yes I want to know more about the book illustra-tion scene in Pakistan and about traditional miniature painting.FH: What is your dream project?KL: An illustration project with no bracing dead-lines!.....ahhh, but would I finish it?... FH: Do you have any favourite thing to draw?KL: Seals. I love the way that they are so cumbersome and ungainly on land and yet transform into the most graceful of dancers underwater.FH: Any advice for younger artists?KL: Keep observing and keep drawing.
i use aniMals as My Main subject Matter as they provide an iMMediate connection to a preconceived set of characteristics siMilar to the aniMals in aesop’s fables
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Khizra Waqar: Tell us a bit about your educational background and career path.Syed Raza Rehman: I did my MBA from Islamabad, and then I joined PIFD, which I left in the 2nd year. After that I joined an Ameri-can company called Warnaco. I worked at Warnaco for 4 to 5 years as a senior mer-chandiser. The retail industry wasn’t much developed back in 2001, this is when I got an opportunity from Minnie Minors where I started working as a Brand Manager.My career at Sefam started in 2002. By 2005 I took over Chinyere. By 2007/8 I had become the General Manager of Chinyere. Then in 2011 I started Urban Culture, then Super squad and Rangja by 2012. And finally by 2014 I became the Chief Operating Officer (Coo). KW: Rangja seemed to have lost its charm recently after its great hype back when it was first introduced, tell us more about that.
SRR: You’re right, Rangja did lose its charm for a while for many reasons including the change of team. However we are currently working on Re-vamping it up and bringing more energy into our work. If you visit our stores by winter you will see a difference in our work, you’ll see a lot more of our old work, the kind that we started with, which people loved. KW: What has been the Central focus of Rang Ja?SRR: With Chinyere our focus and specialty has always been on luxury prêt wear. However recently we have introduced some semi formal Kurti’s with a lower price range. KW: What is something you’ll never compro-mise on?SRR: We never compromise on the quality of our products. We may lower our margins but never on the quality of fabrics. We live by the moto of “the customer is always right”. If they think something is rubbish, then it is rubbish. No matter what, the quality of our work must re-
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This week we met up with Syed Raza Rehman, the COO of Chinyere,Urban Culture,Super Squad and Rangja.He Loves to travel and being introduced to new trends,lifestyles and fashion.We get to
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main high,that is why we believe our products are of true value for money. KW: What was the concept behind Super Squad?SRR: We used to get a lot of customers from Minnie minors who would complain about not having enough retail option for their kids above 5 years of age, that’s when we decided to introduce Super Squad specifically for the pre teens. KW: What is the biggest challenge you have faced in your journey so far?SRR: I faced the real challenge in 2008 when the retail industry in Pakistan started boom-ing. There was a lot of competition, especially because retailers started bringing work from China and to compete with the pricing of that was very difficult. The market in Pakistan has changed vastly. People used to care for quality back in the day as repeating clothes was no sin. But nowadays, there is a huge disposable trend of wearing something once or maybe twice and then trashing it away. The problem with this is that people don’t mind compro-mising on the quality anymore as long as they don’t need to compromise on the price. KW: What are some of your biggest accom-plishments?SRR: My biggest achievement is Minnie
minors. At first my number of stores target was 50, but now we have 102 stores all over Pakistan and to me, this has been my biggest accomplishment.KW: Where do you get your inspiration from?SRR: I’m always traveling as it’s something I love to do and by traveling I get a lot of exposure from around the world. That is why when I’m in different countries I look at their fashion, trends and lifestyles and then I get inspired from of all that. KW: Let’s get to know you better, tell us some-thing about yourself or your personality. SRR: Well, I’m a very adventurous person. I actually love photography, travelling, and music. I also happen to be a shopaholic and I enjoy sketching in my free time. I would travel the world alone if I had to, that’s how much I love exploring and having adventures. At some point, I even knew how to play the keyboard, however I no longer have the time to do that anymore. Lastly, like most Pakistani men, I am a huge cricket fan. KW: What is your ultimate dream?SRR: Career wise, I want to take Minnie minors on an international level. Personal wise, I want to travel the world. I have visited many coun-tries but there is still so much more to discover.
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Country: SwitzerlandCity: Venice & IslamabadFood: Chinese
Singer: Elvis Presley, Bryan Adams, Kishore, Arjit SinghBooks: None
Stye Icon: James BondSportsman: Imran Khan
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This time, not only was Syeda Amera selected to represent the whole of South Asia in J Summer Fashion Show 2016 in Paris but she also won an award for the most talented young international designer. The award was represented by none other than Jessica Minh Anh, the director of the show. The ceremony took place on top of the luxurious Bateaux Mouches Cruise giving a perfect view of the Eiffel Tower at the background.Following was Syeda Amera’s SS ‘16 showcase, having guests seated facing the multi-faceted glass windows of Le Jean Bruel while the boat was cruising. As a result, architectural wonders such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre, and the 37 bridges will become the natural backdrop for the unconventional catwalk. Pakistani talent Syeda Amera has previously joined Jessica Minh Anh on her unique catwalks on the Hudson River in New York, Gemasolar in Spain, and Costa Luminosa’s sundeck in Sydney earlier this year. Talking to the media after the show Jessica Minh Anh said “Syeda Amera has mastered the art of mixing lace, sequins, and embellishments to redefine modern glamour. I am drawn to her artistic usage of innovative textures, daring cuts, and architectural detailing.” With her new stunning collection inspired by the beauty of Paris, Syeda Amera has impress the fashion capital while setting a shining example for the new generation of designers in Pakistan.
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