[17 May 2013 | 2 Comments | ]
LUX Style Awards 2013 Nominations list

The Awards office of the 12th Annual LUX Style Awards announced nominations in 22 categories in the field of television, music and fashion in Karachi yesterday. The three distinct juries that debated and voted for the TV, Music and Fashion nominations had an intensive and challenging task to narrow down to five nominations per category.

The Film Jury refrained from suggesting any 2012 release for nomination this year.

The eight TV nominations were divided into satellite and terrestrial for the Best Serial, Best Actor/Actresses categories. The final winner for each of these categories is decided by Viewer’s Choice votes while Nominees for Best Director and Writer Awards will be decided via Jury Votes. Hum Tv’s mega blockbuster hit Humsafar has a presence in all relevant categories as it is now eligible for inclusion this year as against 2011 as per the rules of the LUX Style Awards. The competition in all TV categories is expected to be intense.

Competition for the nine Fashion Categories was tough and challenging. The Jury, made up of Fashion Editors and journalists across Pakistan voted for top five in each category. Fashion’s new vibrancy is gauged most by the entry of so many new practitioners in the Emerging Talent category.

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Beauty Tips, Hair Care »

[23 May 2013 | No Comment | ]
Apple Cider Vinegar for shiny hair

One organic beauty staple you’ll find in all the organic beauty books and Websites is apple cider vinegar.There’s simply nothing better to add shine and life back into your limp locks. Apple cider vinegar can be used daily or just a couple times a week to remove product build-up on your hair. It smells kind [...]

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[23 May 2013 | No Comment | ]
Honey & Turmeric Moisturizing Mask

Honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and has been used to treat wounds and skin problems. It is also a natural skin hydrator. Be sure to use raw, unprocessed honey. (You can also add raw milk to the mix to help rid of the skin of dead cells and rejuvenate the complexion.) Ingredients: 1 tablespoon [...]

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[22 May 2013 | No Comment | ]
Boneless Chicken Masala recipe

Print Boneless Chicken Masala recipe Author: Shafia Agha Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Pakistani Prep time:  10 mins Cook time:  15 mins Total time:  25 mins Serves: 5   This ultimate desi chicken masala recipe is simple to cook and rich in flavour. The whole red chilies in the masala add a fiery touch to the gravy for those who [...]

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[22 May 2013 | One Comment | ]
Chocolate Brunette Hair Rinse

This rinse will not ruin your highlights but instead will make your brown color deeper and more vibrant. Do not use a coffeemaker to prepare the rinse, as the concentration of coffee won’t be strong enough. Ingredients: 2 cups purified water (do not use mineral water) 5 tablespoons dark roast ground coffee 1 ounce black chocolate [...]

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[21 May 2013 | One Comment | ]
Quick and easy Manicure

This is my personal hand savior when I need my hands to look freshly manicured in two minutes. I do not use nail polish, so having groomed cuticles is very important. Ingredients 1/2 cup (15 g) organic brown sugar 1/2 cup (15 g) grape seed oil 5 drops vanilla extract 2 drops lavender essential oil 1 [...]

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[21 May 2013 | One Comment | ]
Turmeric Skin Polisher

This is traditionally used by women in India as a natural cleanser and is used in place of soap, which can strip the skin of much needed moisture. The gram flour not only sloughs off dead skin, it prevents turmeric from staining the skin. Gram (or chickpea) flour also relieves oiliness. Milk is used to [...]

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[20 May 2013 | 2 Comments | ]
Water Is Making You Fat?

You might not be surprised to see water at the top of the list of ingredients in soups. After all, soup does require a lot of water. It’s more surprising to find it so prominent in prepared foods such as packaged sauces, condiments, frozen meals, and more. And when water is first on the list [...]

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[19 May 2013 | 2 Comments | ]
Lemon, Mint and Cucumber – The Delicious Detox

One of the major benefits in drinking lemon and cucumber water is that it aids in weight loss and gives your body natural electrolytes. It’s a great source of Vitamin C and antioxidants which helps to maintain your body’s energy while on a diet plan or when working out. A few of the many known benefits [...]

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[18 May 2013 | One Comment | ]
Veena says Ashmit was never a friend

Actor, Veena Malik, who is known to stir up controversies and was linked to Bollywood actor Ashmit Patel post the reality TV series Big Boss 4, says that he was never a friend. Rather, she only believes in maintaining a friendship with her career. “Ashmit was never my friend. We met in Bigg Boss [season 4] and after [...]

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[18 May 2013 | One Comment | ]
Cool nail art ideas for 2013

We are a little nail obsessed around here and when a new nail art trend is discovered we are the first to try it out! So we decided to collect our favourite nail art trend ideas for 2013 to get you inspired and in the mood for doing a spot of nail art experimentation! We love [...]