Taking care of yourself is a daily affair. It is part of that well-groomed look. In fact, beauty is not just a question of how you look, but how you feel and at no time is this more relevant than during the hot days of summer. Make-up and grooming both … Read more
Rounding up all the trends to be tried and tested during the scorching summer heat for men. Apparel When it comes to men’s clothing, fashion designer Adnan Pardesy says, “Men should be wearing light fabrics like pure cotton. Personally, I wear a lot of kurta pyjama and shalwar kameez. I believe men should … Read more
The finale of Fashion Pakistan Week (FPW) 5 on 10th April outstripped Day 1 on every level; not only did Day 2 have a more promising line-up, with Shamaeel, SanaSafinaz, Deepak Perwani and Sania Maskatiya showing, some of the remaining 11 (yes, there were THAT many) designers’ presentations displayed creativity and finesse.
Shamaeel
The prize for the show that bowled us over must be given to Shamaeel. With her collection titled Extra-Orient, Shamaeel transported us into a world of powerful lady shoguns exuding femininity and sex appeal.
Sania Maskatiya
A crowd scan at any high-society chai party will show you just how popular Sania’s printed silk kurtas are. Playing on this strength, Sania’s Naqash collection at FPW5 was a saga of digital prints on silk and crepe.
Lemonade Syrup Recipe Recipe Type: Drinks Author: Coleman Cookbook The most ideal Summer drink. Ingredients 3 oranges 3 lemons 5 lbs sugar 2 oz citric acid 5 c cold water 5 c boiling water Instructions Cut oranges and lemons into eighths (including rind). In a blender, grind up lemon and … Read more
The vegetable I’m most likely to forget to plant each year is garlic (stinking rose). Although it’s planted at the end of the season along with lettuce, endive and radish, garlic isn’t harvested with those other vegetables, which ripen in the cool moistness of autumn. Garlic ripens almost a year … Read more
Bareeze is Pakistan’s largest chain of textiles retailing stores with above 50 outlets in Pakistan, and 5 in Dubai and Sharjah. Bareeze has touched the international markets as well by opening outlets in United Kingdom and India. Kayseria, Exclusive Prints by Bareeze’ brings for Pakistani women premium quality fabrics. This … Read more
Celebrate the best of summer food with these all-new warm weather recipes and ideas. Upgrade your Drink Place fruit in a pitcher with coconut water instead of tap water—try combos like orange and blueberry or raspberries and lemon, or just lime or strawberries. Chill and serve with ice. Make one-ingredient ice … Read more
After scorching summers its time to welcome monsoon and Eid season together. To help you with your pre Eid preparations, Gul Ahmed is here with its Eid Collection 2012 just before the month of Ramadan. Gul Ahmed Eid Collection is available in all leading stores throughout Pakistan From 14 July2012. … Read more
With the summer in full swing, doctors advise that apart from drinking lots of water, a special summer diet consisting of light and healthy food will ensure a cool mind and body. Ritika Samadar, chief dietician at Max Hospital, said fluids with electrolytes like coconut water and lemonade should be … Read more
Grilled watermelon, who knew? These easy grilling ideas will be unexpected hits at your summer barbecues. 1. Watermelon Heat, smoke, and a hint of salt make this sweet fruit unexpectedly savory, even meaty. Grilling “sobers it up and makes it lose its sloppy sweetness,” writes Mark Bittman in the New … Read more