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 [...]

“Tapulicious 2”, a sequel of the scrumptious book was successfully launched by  Markings Publishing at Indus Valley School of Art s and Architecture. Magnum, being the only sponsor of the book created perfect synergy by associating itself with the brand, both depicting “finer things in life”. The launching ceremony was hosted by Hasan Amin started [...]

For over 15 years, Indian designer couple Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor have been working together to create designs for the international market.  While the duo designer might have bored the audience at Pantene Bridal Couture Week (PBCW) in Karachi with their overly embellished lehengas and cholis, they are known as one of the biggest designers in [...]

Following the successful launch of Brocade by Lala and Dahlia collections, the renowned textile brand is set to showcase its Ethnic Chic 2013 collection in the voile segment of the 6th consecutive prêt a porter Fashion Week, PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2013 on Saturday 27th April 2013. Indeed, Ethnic Chic collection has fused the traditional [...]

The Asian Institute of Fashion Design’s exhibition was held at Grandeur this year. The aim was to garner all the emerging designers at one platform and to The AIFD Stitch and Craft is basically the brain-child of the Asian Institute of Fashion Design, to facilitate and encourage expressions of creativity and innovation by its students. The [...]

1. Celebrity approved I admit it. I’m a sucker for any Hollywood treatment preferred by the stars. The 50 minute version of the HydraFacial is a must for red carpet regulars Kate Winslet, Beyonce and Eva Mendes. After having met Eva earlier this year – I would try ANYTHING this 38-year-old has to get my [...]

Here are some pointers on how to not get arrested by the fashion police this Summer by Momina Sibtain. Colour coordination Just like the rule for denim on denim — big no-no, unless you get the contrast right — a fully coordinated outfit is tacky and boring. If you are wearing a blue outfit, do [...]

There was the expected high drama on the ramp when the curtains came down Pantene Bridal Couture Week 2013 Day 3. With the good, the bad and the ugly, the show kept us hooked till the very end. Here’s the lowdown:

Sana Abbas
The opening pieces of this designer’s collection showcased bridals themed on a pastel palette. With soft hues like beige, baby pink, light blue and white, Sana Abbas’s collection was designed for a graceful bride. The dresses with paisley motifs had a touch of regality and looked majestic on the ramp.

Nadya Mistry
When will this eyesore of a mystery be solved? The designer failed to impress on every levels. With the right recipe for a ramp disaster in hand, Mistry showcased net chooridars, glittery mermaid-inspired lehengas and off-shoulder cholis full of coin-sized sequins. While we laud her for producing well-stitched albeit complicated pieces, we seriously wonder who will ever wear them.

SanaSafinaz tantalizing prêt collection was showcased at the Dolmen Mal with a bang! The doors of the store will open for the public on 27th April, 2013. Once again the dynamic duo SanaSafinaz has put together something extraordinary and this time around in form of a complete sartorial solution! The one stop shop collection comprises of [...]

Pantene Bridal Couture Week (PBCW) Day 2 was no less entertaining than the night before. The trend-setters of the fashion world have learned how to enthrall audience, if not with their collections, than at least with practiced performances. Yasmin Zaman Her bridal collection was more fantasy wear since no bride would dare to dress in [...]