06. Around Town...

One party at a time!

42. What’s in Your Bag?

Your carry-all essentials featuring Anaum Hammad.

44. Summer Time and the Living is Easy

Shehla Chatoor’s luxury lawn collection celebrating her 20 years in the industry.

50. The Edit

Style tips to elevate the denim button down.

52. Hot Date

Up close and personal with the boys from Maro Tandoors.

56. Travel & Cake

Discover The Mercato Centrale with Zainab Tariq.

58. The Makeup Edit

All the budget beauty buys you need.

64. W’s Roving Eye

This week’s hottest looks! Who made the style A- list?

66. A Tale of Two Cities

Sana Shah returns with her sage wisdom.

70. The Dressing Room

Take a style tour of Arjumand Bano’s wardrobe.

72. Fashion Pakistan Week 2016

Inspiration boards for FPW’16

78. Love Struck

Weekend’s editors’ picks!

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april 10, 2016

Hey Weekenders!We are all set for a Bon Voyage to Karachi this week to cover the anticipated Fashion pakistan Week S/S’16! We are super excited for the lunches, dinners and of course, all the fashion rolled into one glam-packed week! For this issue, we hung out with the extremely hilarious and charming boys from Maro Tandoors who gave us an exclusive insight into their ingenious and fun business venture. We met the wonderful and immensely talented arjumand Bano for our feature, ‘The Dressing room’. Minahil Sherazi returns with a low down on the best budget buys from your local drugstore, anaum Hammad lets us sneak a peek into her Bao Bao bag, Sana Shah gets the debate going; lahore or Karachi? and Zainab Tariq walks us through Florentine markets. Happy Weekend-ing y’all!

Sincerely,Team Weekend.

Dr Javed Akram

Aymen Hikmat & Saad Javed

Ali Zafar & Ayesha Fazli

Amina Sibtain & Naveen Ellahi

Zara Shahjahan

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Two Become OneSaad Javed Akram and Aymen Hikmat celebrated their wedding reception among family and friends, in Lahore.

Najam Sethi & Jugnu Mohsin

Ammara Hikmat

Shehla Javed Akram

Dr Hikmat & Ruman Hikmat

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Bisma TareenAnza, Ayesha & Anum Javed Akram

Honey WaqarAsad & Anushey

Jehanzaib Shafique & Sarfaraz Niazi Shehryar Mazhar & Haiya Bokhari

Cybil Chowdhry

Fatima Ameer & Zona Shaham

Amber Liaquat

Hamza Babar & Fatima Hamza

Rubya Chaudary & Sonia Nazir

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Rabab, Rezz Aly Shah & Nadia Hussain

Islamabad Fashion WeekTriple-E in collaboration with the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry, organised the Islamabad Fashion Week. Choreography by Imran Kureshi and PR by Rezz PR.

Sobia Mustafa & Zarpash

Nimra & Nouman

Nabia & Khurram Khan

Hareb & Azeem SaniShammal Qureshi & Juju Haider

Usman Dittu

Jamal & Muneeb Nawaz

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Deborah, Danish & Rekha Alamdar, Ayesha & JibranUzair Jaswal

Kanwal & ShauzabFarwa & BilalAmirah & Maliha

Rizwan Jafri & Aimal KhanSanam & RafayeRaheela & Qasim

Tamania, Mahvish, Mishal & Amna

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Alisha & Neha

Spring AwakeningAnush Ammar hosted a private hi-tea for her family and friends at her residence in Lahore.

Sehar & AnzaAnush Ammar Mehvish & Shazia Din

Aiza & NaziaZahra & Naveen

Momina Sabtain

Rishmee & Eman

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Danees & ZahraMaryam KhokharAnum Javed AkramFatima Qasuri

Afifa & Alina Zeest & Roshna

Tayyba & Maham Fatim & Aleha Assia

Alizeh Rahim

Fatima, Wasem & Iram

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Haseeb, Momin & Zeeshan

#NewStoreInTownHashtag, a new clothing brand, launched its flagship store in Xinhua Mall, Gulberg, Lahore. The event was managed by Troika Events and PR.

Ghazala Rashid & Rashid Mirza

Saleem Sheikh

Hassan Rizvi & Saad Shahid

Ammad Mirza & Saad MirzaJahan e KhalidRima Farid

Sidra with friend

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Ejaz, Diya & Khurram Samreen Vance Hina Butt

Yousaf Fayyaz Dr Farzeen Malik Waleed Rubia Mughees

Shireen and Anoosh Mamoom with friend Anush Ammar

Nazia, Aiza, Anush & Shazia Ammar Daneese & Subrina

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Step Into SummerGulzar Lawn by IVY launched their latest Spring/Summer collection 2016 in Lahore.

Amber Liaqat & Annie Shoaeb

Maheen & Rima Taseer

Zoya & Anza Asher

Nina & NickeiZeest & Rushna Shahjahan

Jahanara & Tabana Watto

Sehar Asher

Sara & Mahnoor

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Amna BaberSadia Danyal

Ayesha & Rabia

Anush Ammar

Ammar Gulzar, Mian Ehsan & Faisal Khanzada

Alizeh & Sonia HamyunLaveeza & Nimra Khokar

Momina Sibtain

Eram Ahmad

Aden & Rehan

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Salman, Shahbano & Yawar

Voile-a Spring!Shahbano Lawn by Bashir Ahmad launched their debut Spring/Summer 2016 lawn collection at Veranda Bistro. The event and PR was managed by Bilal Mukhtar of BM Events.

Arif & Aslam

Simky

Arva

Mahnoor & Nimra KhokharKherzan

Amber Liaqat

Juggun KazimNazish Sameer

Shajia Niazi

Alyzeh, Natty & JazmineHina & Sanam

Saim & RayBilal Mukhtar, Seher & Abdullah

Lubna & Zara MuradSaleha & Sakib ChistiNaila Ishtiaq

Farieha Pervez

Yousuf

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Colour Me CrimsonCrimson Lawn by Farah Talib Aziz held a private preview at Cote Rotie celebrate the launch of Crimson Lawn by Farah Talib Aziz.

Alishay Adnan & Unzila HussainUzma Abbassi & Sonya Jamil

Nikhar RiazMaliha Rehman Sarah Lalani

Ayesha Khan

Anusheh Shahid

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Minhal Malik & Saba Pervez Huda & Khadija Ghareeb

Anoushey Ashraf & Areeba Habib Amina Tariq & Mahvish Hasan

Sharmila Farooqi Nada, Manesha & Farah Vayani Iman Baig

Sanam Saeed

Is there any better way to catch a glimpse into the glamorous life of a person than to sneak a peek at all that

they carry with them? Anaum Hammad gives Weekend the staples that are a must-carry wherever you go!

2 Dollars Coin AUS

I always carry a two dollar

coin to remind me of home!

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Jeans/trousers: We all know denim works well with denim, but its always good to play around with other options. Experiment with greys and shiny metallics but make sure you choose to go with a flattering silhouette (take the paper-bag waist on this pair, for example!)

Scarf: Any print with a hint of red works great with denim!

Shoes: Break the denim monotony with a pair of bright and colourful shoes.

Accessories: Go with either all-out vibrant or anything with accents of blue. Since the denim shirt is prob-ably the most “western” item in our wardrobes, cut the cowboy with a conspicuous ethnic choker.

Skirt: To add a little summer spirit to your look, pair your shirt with a trendy skirt that compliments that denim blue!

Handbag: The patchwork on this number is quite the visual treat, isn’t it?

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Nur Zehra Qadri: First things first, what is the philosophy behind the name “Maro Tandoors”?

Saifullah Minhas: Truth be told, it is a random name! But the story we eventually started telling (because the actual explanation wasn’t working out) is that “maro” stands for “bhookmaro” and tandoors, well that’s obvious! We went with the plural form because we knew that we wanted to expand our business the minute we started. But basically, we just thought people (like you) would be curious to know why this particular name and what does it mean?

Ali Ahmed: Also, we later found out that in Sindhi “maro” means “my own” and we thought this also works perfectly from a marketing perspective because the name is inviting and welcomes our customers to take ownership of the brand. NZQ: What gave you the idea to start this business?

SM: We always wanted to tap the

food market but also to come up with an idea that is not run-of-the-mill. After much deliberation, we evaluated the most commonly consumed food item in Pakistan, which as it turns out is the naan/roti, and then decided to brand it. It seemed like a good idea, both original and bankable. NZQ: That is a great strategy for a start-up. Can you elaborate?

SM: We branded the naan because it’s a unique concept. It is one that is also quite feasible. Like any team with a smart business acumen, we decided to start small and see where it goes from there. We opened a modest outlet in Model Town and, by the grace of God, the response it got led us to branch out in DHA with bigger and better services.

Zain-ul-Abideen Hassan: We realized that there was an increasing gap in the market for hygienic food products. We opened at a time when the Punjab Food Authority was making waves in the local food industry, so cleanliness also became sort of a

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What We Ate:

Nuttela Naans and

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of four extremely capable and charming young men, Saifullah Minhas, Ali Ahmed, Zain-ul-Abideen Hassan and Zaeem Shahid. The evening that followed was one of great taste; nothing else can be said about conversations

featuring a hearty dose of humour topped with hot-out-of-the-oven, Nutella Naans!

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selling-point for our business. Ali Ahmed: We stand for being different

and determined but we also don’t want to take ourselves too seriously. One must learn to have fun on the path to whatever it is they set to achieve.

Zaeem Shahid: The great thing about our business is that we are close friends, so naturally nothing gets too serious anyway. We fight a lot but it’s all in good spirit!NZQ: On that note, how did you all become friends?

SM: There was a love triangle between Zain, Ali and a girl we won’t name. She liked Zain, Ali liked her but then he sacrificed his love and now basically he hates Zain. Did we say we’re friends?

AA: [Laughs] We went to the same school.NZQ: Tell us about your educational background? And finally also how you became friends?

SM, ZH, AA, ZS: [loud cheer]LGS JT! (Lahore Grammar School, Johar Town Branch)

SM: If it isn’t obvious, we are very proud and loud when it comes to our school. We were never actually friends in school though. Coincidently, we also ended up at LUMS together, so technically it is in college that we became friends.

ZS: Zain and Saif were total nerds, Ali and I were always back benchers. It’s a real mystery to us how we got into LUMS.

ZH: It’s true. I can’t say I’ve ever seen them study.NZQ: Let’s try to get to know you all individually? How would you define yourself in a sentence?

SM: Somebody who wants to be out of the box and define his own path.

ZH: My friends call me the Great Wall of China. An emotional-less computer robot.

AH: A person who loves food.ZS: Someone who always wants to improve.NZQ: Tell us something no one knows

about you. AA: How I met my girlfriend and I won’t tell.ZH: Why I don’t show up to work and I won’t

tell.SM: Who actually markets us and I won’t tell.ZS: I was in a music video. Let’s stop there.

NZQ: What is the craziest thing you have ever done?

SM: I think I can speak for everyone here. We randomly closed the tandoor for ten days, fired the entire staff, went back to basics and learnt how to cook everything on our own. We had next to no money, literally had cash for maybe three more days and we were generally not satisfied with the way things were running.

AA: For a good four days, Saif was really upset, but on the fifth day he came in and starting rolling naans himself. Little did we know that this would be when everything changed for the best!

NZQ: Can you share something memorable that you’ve experienced in your journey so far?

SM: We met Mr. Babar Ali in LUMS at an investors’ summit and he shut down our idea saying a tandoor is the most outdated business you can think of and suggested us to get into something software related. He handed us five thousand rupees and said “Open a tandoor in your house and be happy; this won’t work”. People later remarked that this is his way of

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testing people he sees potential in. Four months after our opening, we actually got a call from his secretary. We met him and he told us he could not be more proud!

ZH: We also participated in an All Pakistan Start-Up Cup and were the only non-tech group to be placed in the top tree.

AA: The US ambassador was also present. It was a pretty serious affair. We gave our speech and expected people to laugh at our jokes but no one did so then Zaeem goes “taaliyan bajao!” That was a cue to laugh!

ZS: We make our own cues. Like, we also started a rumour that we are “the most handsome startup of Pakistan.” Once in Islamabad at a check-post the police stopped us for interrogation because they thought we are models and to them that obviously meant we’re carrying alcohol and drugs. NZQ: What do you like to do in your free time?

ZH: Netflix!ZS: I philosophize. I’m a thinker. AA: I eat and think about food all day.SM: I like to read.

NZQ: Name one thing on your bucket list.ZH: Sky diving!

ZS: I want to be famous!AA: Open up a hundred different eateries

around the world with a hundred different cuisines.

SM: Climb a mountain.NZQ: What is something you will never compromise on?

ZH: TruthZS: Integrity AA:HonestySM:Principles Something you will always take out time

for?ZH: FootballZS: My motherAA: ZainSM: Meditation/Prayer

NZQ: Anything else you would like to say or share?

ZS: People say when they reach their destination they’ll enjoy life but you have to enjoy the journey because the destination never comes – I felt the need to say something smart.

AA: Don’t mind him, he takes life lessons from Facebook. NZQ: Speaking of life lessons, what is a book or a quote that inspires you?

ZH: Confessions of an Economic HitmanZS: Waste of time!AA: The Alchemist SM: The autobiography of Malcolm X

NZQ: What is your ultimate dream?ZH: Just to live a simple and stable life.ZS: Become a billionaire and help those in

need.AA: Have a strong impact on the food

industry of the world.SM: Fulfill the rights of those who have had

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our actual

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Rapid FiReCityZH, ZS, AA, SM: [Loud cheer] Lahore! TV ShowZH: Breaking BadZS: Waste of time/HumsafarAA: FriendsSM: House of CardsCarZH: R8

ZS: R8AA: R8 in pinkSM: R8 – our actual ultimate dream is to drive our R8s to the sound of “Dhoom Machale” through Kalma Underpass.Music:ZH: Pink FloydZS: Junoon

AA: Abhi Mujh Main Kahin by Sonu NigamSM: Dhoom Machale (Also NusratFateh Ali Khan)Style iconZH: Ali AhmedZS: Zain-ul-Abideen HassanAA: SaifullahMinhasSM: Zaeem Shahid

Spirit AnimalZH: PeacockZS: LionAA: ZaeemSM: TigerFood/Restaurant:ZH: Mom’s KarahiZS: Bhaiya KababAA: FriesSM: Maro Tandoors!

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TRAVEL & CAKEHi, I’m Zainab, and I’m going to use this space to share my favourite spots around Europe. While I was studying

in Barcelona, I got the chance to explore and experience cities like a local, so here’s my

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Fresher than Fresh! Zainab Tariq

Just like the name suggests, MercatoCentrale literally is a market in the center! The San Lorenzo surrounds an ancient building, bustling with artisanal kiosks selling leather goods, felt hats, clothing and souvenirs.

You could spend hours walking through those packed streets not real-izing the real deal is bang in the middle. If you walk into the old stone building you will find a labyrinth of fruit and vegetable vendors, home made foods, organic oils and honey, marinated seafood, dried fruits from the countryside and beverages of a million kinds. The friendly Italian salesmen offer testers of everything they have on display, but I should warn you, you might want to save your appetite.

Find your way to the second floor and you’ll know that’s where the fun begins. . You will find girls and guys in whote fried-egg print t-shirts rushing around, dodging lazy customers, with beautifully garnished plates. Around an open seating plan are multiple kitchens preparing freshly sourced foods from downstairs. In addition to a hipster David wearing graffiti, a musician or two strumming to their own beat under one artistically extended glass roof. There is a vegan menu (my favou-rite burgers on the planet!), seafood on skewers, pastas and pizzas, and countless Italian dessert (look for: Sicilian Cannoli, dunked in Ricotta cheese).

Mercato is a one stop shop and Centrale will keep you coming back for the same meal, every week. I guarantee you!

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Ever since I was old enough to work and earn my own money, a significant chunk of that always ended up being spent on cosmetics. Call me superficial or a magpie but if it’s shiny and

in cute packaging, I will gladly hand over my life savings. I am, what they should (maybe they do?), call in the advertising world, an advertiser’s dream.

While I love the luxe products that high-end brands bring out season after season, adulthood has set in and I have had to be smarter about where my money goes. For some odd reason, paying for food and utilities trumps buying makeup (shocker, I KNOW).

It is, sometimes, a hit and a miss when it comes to shopping at your local drugstore because you won’t always get what you pay for. But there have been times when I have gone off to buy shampoo, and returned loaded with products—I mean, that’s what they are there for, right? Those hours spent in the drugstore aisles have allowed me to test out a fair amount of products; some of which are absolute gems you need to add to your collection.

You will find these gems at your local drugstore that will become firm favourites in your beauty stash.

by Minahil Batool Sherazi

The Makeup

EditBest of Drugstore

Beauty

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45

I have avoided using sunscreen in the past because it always felt like I was slapping on a thick, greasy paint that was really hard to apply. However, the Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch formula is lighter and sheerer in consistency so you don’t feel like you have to sit there for hours rubbing in your sunscreen. It sits well

under makeup but leave it to sink in for a few minutes before you apply anything else on top. With SPF 45 and water resistance for 80 minutes, you are protected from any sun damage. Re-apply as the day goes on.

SKINCAREGarnier Micellar Cleansing Water

Micellar waters have been around for some time now with the most popular of the bunch being

the Bioderma one. They are great at removing makeup before you wash your face and don’t leave any grease or trace of makeup behind. If you can’t

get your hands on the Bioderma, then the Garnier version is a cheaper and better (in my opinion) alternative. I

have tried micellar waters that sometimes sting the eyes

if you have poured out too much on your cotton pad but I have had no similar problems with Garnier’s when I have been a little heavy-handed and poured too much.

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Maybelline The Nudes Palette

DUPE! DUPE! DUPE ALERT! If you never bought

into the hype of Urban Decay’s Naked Palettes and saved yourself a pretty penny, then you should get this Nudes Palette by Maybelline. It is at a fraction of the price, comes without the chunky glitter and subsequent fall-out AND a highly pigmented black shade considering it’s a drugstore product. It is more compact than any of the big palettes so it is convenient to travel with, and I prefer the shade range over the

UD Naked Palette. To top it all off, Maybelline keeps coming out with other Naked Palette dupes—so

you really cannot go wrong with this one.

EYES L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Miss Manga Rock Mascara

I’ve never bought a high-end mascara that I’ve liked or thought was worth the money. Drugstore brand mascaras are always my go-to choice for

something I know I will be using every day and a product you should replace every three months to avoid bacterial eye infections. While there are many mascaras that give length or volume, none give rock star, edgy, undone (I expect a lot from my mascaras) clumpy, spider-legs lashes quite like the Miss Manga Rock. If heroin chic (for your makeup) is your go-to look too, then this is a no-brainer. I rotate this with Maybelline’s (surprise, surprise) New York Lash Sensational Mascara (which can really hold a curl).

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BODY CARE Nivea In-Shower Hydrating Body Lotion

This product sounds confusing—a lotion while showering, huh?! But if you usually avoid post-shower moistu-

rising because it is a sticky business and you have to wait around 5-10 minutes flailing about waiting to dry, then this is the product you need. The guys over at Nivea finally heard the cries of women all over the world regarding moisturising and came up with a body conditioner. It is the best way to describe this product. You use this as you

would your normal shower gel, rinse it off and what you’re left behind with is a thin film

of moisture on the skin. Your skin feels soft, moisturised and you don’t have to waste those

5-10 minutes waiting to dry (you can use the extra 5-10 minutes for making yourself a post-shower snack—it’s totally a thing).

EYES Maybelline Eye Studio Master Precise Ink Pen Eyeliner

Firstly, that name is a mouthful—but that aside, this eyeliner is definitely one of the best eyeliners

I have ever used. Ask any woman and they will tell you that eyeliner application is right up there with (steady on, I hear you say, but trussst me) childbirth. It is a long and painful process (the constant tugging at your eyes=premature wrinkling) and you don’t always get what you imagined you would. So when there’s an easy to use pen liner that doesn’t dry out or transfer on the lids, you wanna grab that baby, quick! You’ll find this pen eyeliner to be long-lasting, precise (the clue’s in the name), highly pigmented, smooth (no tugging) and great for beginners like me who don’t know when to draw the line (pun intended!) between looking like Alexa Chung or Amy Winehouse.

SKINCARECoconut Oil

Next time you go to stock up on your hair oil, get coconut oil to use as part of your skincare routine. Coconut oil

isn’t only amazing to use on hair but it has its uses as a cleanser too. Use a small amount, rub it between your fingers to warm up and apply. The oil breaks down any makeup on your face and repeated use results in significant eyelash growth.

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LIPS Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in 01

If you’re after a classic red shade with a moisturising finish then you want to go for this

one. This lipstick makes a great throw-in-your-bag essential if you are ever in need of dressing up your outfit. I have seen it suit pale skin tones just as well as medium to darker ones—that is what makes it a classic red! This is a formula that isn’t too glossy or creamy which can end up looking tacky and it doesn’t settle into any fine lines either. The pigmentation is comparable to its higher-end counterparts and the application is smooth like silk. If it looks too striking, you can also dab it down to a nice stain on the lips (like you’ve eaten one too many straw-berries).

FACE L’Oreal Paris True Match Foundation

This is an oldie but a definite goody! I still rate this as one of the best foundations

I have tried, overall. It is a foundation that blends easily and

‘true’ to the name there is a colour match for almost every skin tone. It offers medium to full coverage depending on how much you apply and has a semi-matte, satin finish. In terms of longevity you will need touch-ups after 5-6 hours of wear but if you set it with a finishing powder it can stay put longer!

EOS Lip balms

I won’t lie; I totally fell in love with the packaging of the EOS lip balms. They are these cute, round balls.

When you open them you are faced with a lip balm! What I really like about these balms is that you don’t have to swipe a grubby finger in a pot and then apply the product to your mouth and then continue to wipe said product from your finger onto your clothes (some people are such slobs) and so forth. You just unscrew the top and apply straight to your lips, none of the mess to deal with and did I mention, they are super adorable little balls (you really need to see a picture to know what I’m saying)?!

Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Eraser Eye Concealer

As many of you have already guessed by now, Maybelline is by far my favourite drugstore brand. I have

found almost every product from the brand to be a winner—that’s not something I can say for a lot of high-end brands! But the one product I have purchased over and over again is their Eraser Eye concealer. The consistency of the product is perfect as is the packaging (I love the roller-ball sponge applicator, makes it so easy to apply) and what comes out is a very light and moisturising concealer. You can use it as a normal under-eye concealer or even as a highlighting concealer around the face. I wouldn’t use it to cover up blemishes because I believe it is not designed for that. You won’t find it creasing under the eyes and if you set it with a powder it won’t budge either. It really brightens up underneath my eyes and neutralises dark circles too.

Maybelline Master Sculpt Contouring

I haven’t come across many contouring powders in the drugstore aisles that are

just the right shade. By right shade, I mean that they are not

an orange bronzer sold as a contour powder. Contour powder is supposed to mimic the natural shadow found under the hollows of your cheekbones—what you don’t want is orange stripes on your face. The Maybelline Master Sculpt Contouring powder is the best I’ve tried so far and on days where I cannot find my Kevyn Aucoin sculpting powder, this is the one I reach for.

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A TAle of Two CiTies

by Sana Shahsunshineandco.co

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As a child, I had the opportunity to visit Karachi a lot. In the late 80’s to the early 90’s my Nana served as the Core

Commander of Karachi. I have many fond memories of long walks in Clifton’s tree-lined streets, swinging from the vines of the banyan trees, and dipping my feet in the Arabian Sea.

In later years, my beloved Khala moved to Karachi and I remember spending many summers there—at times taking my school friends along with me. I loved Karachi. I loved the frenetic hustle and

bustle, the cool breeze that enveloped the city in the evening no matter how hot and sticky it was earlier in the day. I loved the salty smell of the sea, perusing the stalls at the Sunday market with my Khala, getting blueberry ice-cream from Sadr, paratha rolls from Khadda market and fresh donuts from outside Agha’s. Karachi was cool—even as a child I could sense that it was different compared to other cities in Pakistan. Coming from Lahore, I felt no rivalry with Karachi, rather a sense of pride. Lahore and Karachi are unique in their own way but they are equally a part of my national identity and so I could lay claim to both.

Hence, it came as a shock to me when in university I finally realized I was alone in thinking this way.

Most of my friends in university were from Karachi, and while I love them to bits, I have to admit, their constant Lahore bashing in the early days would frustrate me to no end. I just couldn’t understand where all the animosity was coming from. Karachiites seemed to look down on everything about Lahoris—from our accents, to the way we dressed, to the way we behaved. It was as though we were estranged cousins caught in the middle of an age

old family feud. For the first time, names and distinctions I had mechanically read but never absorbed in my Pakistan Studies books like “Urdu Speaking, Pashtun, Sindhi, Punjabi” etc. became significant to me. With time, I realized it was a politically constructed rivalry that had seeped into the consciousness of the people. However, I have come to understand and realize that as a Punjabi, I have led a privileged life in Pakistan, and some of the grievances that people from other provinces have with Punjabis are not misplaced. At the same time though, the idealist in me, still wishes that the people of all provinces could look past their differences and work together for the good of the country. We all must work together no matter where we are from! How does that hashtag go? #YouCanSitWithUS #PakistanZindabad

Anyhow, this post is getting way more serious than I had intended. My point was only to play into the Lahore vs. Karachi dynamic for fun. Having newly returned from a trip to Karachi I feel like I am in a position to address some of the points that are commonly raised by my

Karachi friends against Lahore, so here goes:

1. “Lahoris dress up way too much.” Okay, so yes. In some ways this may be true, however, I don’t think this holds as a negative for people in Lahore. The two cities just have a very different style aesthetic. Even though one would

think that it would be the other way around, it is in fact Lahoris that are more experimental when it comes to clothing and more receptive to modern trends and cuts. In Eastern wear, people from Karachi still seem to prefer clothes that are more traditional or ethnic. I think

this difference is perfectly embodied in the distinction between the two

high street brands, Khaadi and Sapphire. Although, technically Sapphire is a Karachi based store, its Style Director is from Lahore and the difference shows. Both stores offer an excellent product

range, but both have very distinct styles. Khaadi’s prints are decidedly

more ethnic and tribal, while Sapphire in addition to the more traditional prints offers fun, whimsical printed tunics as well. One isn’t better than the other; it is just a matter of personal preference. Similarly, when I was single and in my early twenties, I wouldn’t have dreamt of wearing Bunto Kazmi to somebody else’s wedding. In fact, most Lahoris regard Bunto Kazmi’s clothes as a sort of rite of passage, only to be worn on their own wedding day or added to their wedding trousseau. So for me it was very surprising at the time to see unmarried girls my age wearing intricately embroidered jackets made by Bunto that a) did not seem age appropriate and b) felt overly dressy. However, I will say that on an everyday

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The author, affectionately referred to as Sunshine by her loved ones, recently moved to London from New York. She is enjoying settling in while discovering

the city with her 8-month-old daughter in tow. Watch this space for her mus-ings on London, sweet treats (that she shouldn’t be consuming now that the

baby is no longer an excuse!), parenting, decorating, and anything really that

tickles her fancy!

“The food in Karachi is

beTTer”. don’T Kill me lahoris buT This is True.

basis Karachi girls have a much more relaxed and casual look.

2. “The food in Karachi is better”. Don’t kill me Lahoris but this is true. Karachi trumps Lahore in both the quality and variety of food available. Though I have to say that with new restaurants and entrepreneurial food ventures popping up in Lahore on a daily basis, this may not hold true for very long. Lahoris love food and celebrate it more than people in Karachi, but Karachi is where the food scene is at. From Okra, which has to be one of the best restaurants in the world and should be awarded a Michelin star in my opinion, to Kolachi, to brunch at Café Flo, to Xander’s, and now the new kid on the block E-Street Mews, Karachi has some excellent food to offer. What it lacks is maybe an inner city cultural food experience like Lahore’s food street. It also seems lacking in, what I think would be Pakistan’s second most favourite cuisine after desi, Chinese. Other than Dynasty, which we have in Lahore as well, I haven’t really been to a very good Chinese restaurant in Karachi. I love this new trend that has emerged in Karachi, offering karak chai with some delectable parathas at these tiny, old style, yet modern dhabas all over the city. Karachi is definitely a top destination for lovers of food—which is why I think us Lahoris have a ball every time we are there!

3. And now for the ultimate point of comparison—the people of both the cities! In my opinion and from what I have observed, I think that the people of both cities could benefit from an increased interaction with one another as they have much to learn from each other. I love the way people in Karachi are so engaged when it comes to matters pertaining to their city. From preserving heritage sites, keeping the city clean, planting more trees, to the civic sense and duty of an average person in Karachi is admirably

high. I think being a port city and having been more exposed to different ideas and cultures, the people in Karachi are more tolerant and accepting of others as well. These are all traits that we in Lahore could benefit from. However, being used to the Lahori “khula dulla” (laid back and relaxed) nature, I have to admit I find people in Karachi a bit uptight at times. They could benefit from letting loose a little bit like their Lahori cousins. Say what you may, but people in Lahore know how to have a good time and to show

others a good time as well. There is no takalluf (sometimes to our detriment), no holding back, no political correctness, just “L’ore L’ore hai”.

Conclusively, in this tale of two cities, both emerge as winners in their own unique and utterly wonderful way. Instead of getting bogged down by these differences and letting them divide us, we should celebrate and take strength from them. After all, at the end of the day, “phir bhi dil hai” Pakistani!

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What Would be your personal style in three Words?Flirtatious, theatrical and conspicuous!

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iF Money/tiMe Wasn’t an issue, What Would you invest in this year?unliMited travel tiMe! tWo consecutive six-Month holidays; that’s all i need!

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