Issue 29

DECEMBER 2015

FASHION
CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL

Katy Perry Named

Top-earning Woman
In Music By Forbes

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89
Five Little Houses
Comprise a Single Home

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Mens Fashion
Must haves For Winter

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MRKD Atelier By Khizer
New Pret Collection 2015

Events

Launch Of Desi X2 Restaurant

In Lahore
Fashion And Lifestyle
Accessories Trunk Show In
Delhi
Star-studded Red Carpet
Premiere Of Spectre
at Nueplex Karachi

Fashion Shows
International

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Giorgio Armani Priv Fall

2015 Couture
MRKD Atelier By Khizer
New Pret Collection 2015

CONTENT

Beauty & Health

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Gorgeous Makeup Ideas For Green Eyes

Canvas Shoes A Style & Comfort Incubator
Remedies For Panic Attack

Gossips
69 Katy Perry Named Top-earning Woman
In Music By Forbes

Fashion & Trends

71 Endless Ways To Wear & Accessorize Florals
Men Interest
81 Mens Fashion Must haves For Winter

What Makes Men Attractive to Women

Luxury Living
89 Five Little Houses Comprise a Single Home in Denmark
Travel
99 Honeymoon Destinations In Pakistan
Interviews
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Show Unwavering Support

She Learnt A Lot From Shahrukh Khan
Mahira Khan

Entertainment
111

Explosive James Bond film 'Spectre' earns

Guinness World Record

Interiors
113 Home Gardening Tips Become Your Best Friend'

Editors Note
The year 2015 is about to end and we have in place the December issue for your
viewing needs. The Fashion Central International has matured and certainly
become more lively and attention catching. These are not our comments but
those of hour valued fans and followers. Right now we offer all of them immense
gratitude and a commitment that your inputs will continue to inspire the whole
team at Fashion Central.
In this issue we have some amazing images of events at international forums,
and also here in this part of the world. The Dehli event will certainly appeal to
viewers from India and they will love the infusion of Western and Indian clothing
along with the contemporary & classic home accessories. As for the Giorgio
Armani event it evokes her memory with a show called Shocking, and look radiant with her signature pink.
We touch the issue of Katy Perry and her earnings from music. Ample gossips
reached the media and we publish here the factuals. You will enjoy reading them.
The Pakistani actress Mahira Khan is now a house hold name in Bollywood and
she is all set for a movie with indian superstar Shah Rukh Khan and from there
on she climbs the ladder of super stardom.
Honeymoon destinations of Pakistan will definitely prove a source of information. These places represents awe some beauty and add a cohesive touch to
relations and enhance closeness and love.
Content relating to health and beauty, fashion and trends and luxury living must
be reviewed with total focus and interest, as it is revealing and educative.
Viewers, i urge you to stay in touch and continue to interact with us.

Anny
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LAUNCH OF DESI X2 RESTAURANT

IN LAHORE

Lately, there has been a mushroom growth of desi restaurants making

their mark in the city. It all started off with the advent of Spice bazar,
followed by daarcheeni and now X2 has taken up the leap. The set up
at X2 is the one that should be discussed at length before coming to
the food aspect.
One reason, that X2 Desi will most likely to do well is an ideal milieu
which is an enticing part of the visit. Outside seating in dim lights with
lahori winter in sight and not to mention; a soothing range of music in
the backdrop does great things to a customer walking in.
The event was attended by Arshad Iqbal, Dr Naveed, Ayub, Ben
Trewea, Kelsey Hoppe, Dr Farzeen Malik, Dr Sameeya, Afzaal Bhati,
Eeman, Wali, Faisal, Khadija, Farah Minahil, Fati Sheikh, Fatima, Muhammad, Huma, Fauzia Viqar, Hafsa, Kherzan, Komail, Iqra, Osman
Pervaiz Mughal, Asfand, Jehanzeb, Kamila, Jehanzeb Khan, Madiha,
Salwat, Mahnoor, Maham, Mahnum, Nausheen, Mahreen, Mehak Rizvi,
Muhammad Ali, Ayesha, Mukaram, Dr Ijaz, Nadeem, Amna, Namra,
Samra, Nausheen, Rabia, Maheen, Rabia Faisal, Maryam, Rabia
Mogeaz, Rateeba, Fahad, Sakandar Khan, Saima, Samia, Samra and
more.
They were served with chilled Cocktail shooters in a variety of flavors.
The main meal itself was a delightful range of salads that I must say
are the best that I have recently tried. To cookfood worthy enough
that it gets noted is the best feeling in the world.
They nailed it with perfection be it the Madrasi Chicken Curry, Bengali
Fish Curry, Paneer Tawa Masala Daal Makhani and a wide range of
mouthwatering desserts that were oozing in delectable taste and flavorings. I have yet to figure out the prices because it was an invitation
only event but Im more than willing to visit it again. Desi but not
heavy on stomach.

BEST MULTI DESIGNER

SHOPPING DESTINATION
ON MM ALAM, LAHORE
Fashion Central Multi brand store located on Fortune Mall, 20-A, Block C-3, Hussain Chowk,
MM Alam Road, Lahore brings together over 50 brands from all over Pakistan under one
roof thereby serving customers with an exclusive and jaw dropping shopping experience.
Excellent location, ample parking, a
gorgeous interior and trained and
friendly sales staff all combine together
to offer a unique shopping experience.
Fashion Central has everything from
women to mens clothing and fashion
wear.
Obviously the focus of the brand house
is on Womens clothing where they
carry from semi-formal, formal, casual
to bridal clothing with names like Zeeshan Bariwala, Waseem Noor, Vasim
Asgher, Mirat-ul-Uroos
etc show
casing their work.
There are also attractions for the men
and these revolve around menswear
bridal shervanis, shalwar kameez,
dress shirts, belts, cuff links and footwear. In the mens segment the focus is
on Shalwar kameez with names like
Rici Melion, Ahmed Zubair, Ahsan Khan
showing casing their work. A significant appeal for the men is the customized tailoring.

Jewellery section is also decked out to fulfill

womens needs for all the accessories. The
designer available in jewelry category are Midas,
Hamna Amir, Aura Jewles and many more.

Fashion Central Multi-brand Store serves the dire need of fashion seekers
by housing an array of 50 + top designers. The list includes Ahmed Zubair,
Cresna, Grandeur, Sikka, Ahsan Khan, Abeer Jawaid, Le-Reve, Natasha
Yaqub, Fashion Exchange, Nayna, Rehan And Muzammil, Titch N Stitch,
Uzma Sheraz, Waseem Noor, Zeeshan Bariwala, Khazina, Thread Line By
Sajid, Ambreen Ali, Aura Jewles, Afsheen Naveed, Midas, Vasim Asgher,
Cranbery, Aleena Rehan Khan, Fayon, Lubna Naveed, Afsheen Mehboob,
Fatima Tauqeer, Faraz Abid Sheikhu, Myna, Black & White, Head Over Heals,
Caprice, Rici Melion, Smyer By Sadia Waleed, Fariha Kiyani, Ohm, Embellish,
Khizer Samim Durani, Amina/Giya, Asim, Ayesha, Farheen, Ayesha, Fiaz
Mayo, Zoonia Abdullah, Zubia Motiwalla, Afsra, Anayas, Wrz Couture and
Zofaitis.
Enjoy your hassle free shopping experience at Fashion Central multi-brand
store purpose-built facility spread over an area of 3,300 square feet.

EVENTS

FASHION AND LIFESTYLE ACCESSORIES TRUNK SHOW IN DELHI

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Delhi's Exclusive Fashion and Lifestyle Accessories Trunk show - My Best friend and Me
organized by Curator & Stylist Dipali Bhasin and Event Expert Anubhav Bhasin and promoted by lifestyle expert Sunayana Chibba celebrated the festive season at The Lalit.
The event turned out to be an amazing experience for all the guests as it was an infusion
of Western and Indian clothing along with the contemporary & classic home accessories
by eminent and emerging design houses from all over India. It also turned out to be an
wholesome entertainment for the entire family as it had food outlets to satiate the taste
buds, play zone for the kids.
According to Curator Dipali In tune with the festivities, the Diwali Extravaganza Show has
been especially curated as a fun filled event for the entire family-men women and kids. A
dedicated kids fun zone,different food stalls to satiate the taste buds of everyone, foot
Reflexology massage to pamper your soul, see your upcoming financial fortune with Bollywood Astrologer Nitin Manchanda, or just plain and simple indulge in a variety of
mouthwatering
snacks at The Lalit
food truck -especially
created by The Lalit
hotel"
Some of the guests
spotted were Samantha
Kocchar,Sunayana
Chibba,Kajoli Sehgal,
Malini Sehgal, Simran
Singh, Pia Sawhney,
Rita Bhasin, Anju
Grover, Nidhi Goenka,
Aarti Nagpal, Jai
Madan?, Shalini
Chauhan,Natasha,
Kritika Jhanjhi, Sanjana Chopra,
Sunayana
Malhotra,Lavina
Bhatia,Meenakshi
Dutt,Kamini Singh
and many more.

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STAR-STUDDED RED CARPET

PREMIERE OF SPECTRE AT
NUEPLEX KARACHI
Omega and Collectibles with AMPM premiered Spectre 007 at Nueplex Karachi with star-studded red carpet. Hosting the glamorous red
carpet was none other than the super model Fia Khan while red carpet
models were Amna Baber, Sadaf Hamid andAbrar Khan dressed as
the characters from Bond.
Wardrobes were by Aamna Aqueel and Humayoun Alamgir whereas
hair and make up was by N-Pro and N-Gents. String media was the
official agency whereas BB Events & PR was the official Event and PR
partner. Special thanks to Aamir Mazhar and Samra Muslim for their
support.
We are proud to be partners with Omega and delighted to hold the
Spectre 007 Premiere in Karachi. Omega has always been present in
the watch retail of Pakistan that only reflects their commitment and
trust in our market and consumers. This is the first ever-grand event
of Omega with Collectibles and we look forward to many more such
activities in the future, in the end I would say that we are just proud of
being a part of the Omega Family says Mr Rameez Sattar.

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GIORGIO ARMANI PRIV FALL

2015 COUTURE
In a week when the late Elsa Schiaparelli
insinuated herself into haute couture's consciousness once more with a collection by
the newest keeper of her flame, it seemed
incongruous that Giorgio Armani would so
deliberately evoke her memory with a show
called Shocking, and an invitation, a set, and
a first look radiant with her signature pink.
So incongruous, in fact, that one went looking for some other rationale. And found it in
another era when shocking pink was also a
signature: punk!
The models were rendered uniform by hair
and makeup, just like at Chanel this morning.
If the uniformity was intended to throw the
focus onto the clothes, it also evoked a vision
of Siouxsie Sioux in the first flush of her
punk goddesshood, with the definite brow
and the spiky barnet. As precise and shiny as
the clothes were, they had a rawness with
their tattered threads and shagginess.
Armani explored an infinity of textures with
his feathers, knots, and fringing. There were
dresses that looked collaged from scraps of
fabric. You'd never say that couture was DIY
but, in the spirit of punk, there was something of that idea here.
The color scheme, on the other hand, had the
fin de sicle gloss of a butterfly's wing, with
the sheen of sequins stained deep blues and
purples, the sparkle of Swarovski crystals,
and the shimmer of Lurex, anchored by
black velvet trousers. Armani made little
pretense toward daywear, even if the shoes
were flat throughout. This was definitely a
collection for the dark and decadent night

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MRKD ATELIER BY KHIZER

NEW PRET COLLECTION 2015
MRKD Atelier a women
clothing brand caters
the fashion needs of
fashion and grace
seeking ladies out
there.
MRKD Atelier is the
brain child of Khizer
durrani and his wife
Mahina
Reki
(architect-Nca).
The
Brand believes to prostate new projects,
highlight new trends,
bringing new clients
(with different requirements), accepting new
challenges every day,
and yet to keep up
creative process going.
The fashion collection
includes fine silhouettes with stylish cuts
in frocks, gowns, shirts
, plazos and drapers.
The
colors
are
extremely electrifying
and eye catchy.

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BEAUTY AND HEALTH

Gorgeous Makeup
Idea For Green Eyes

Green as an eye color is the most exotic color for an eye. Being one of the most
beautiful colors is not the only advantage for this eye color. From this color to be a
rare eye color another aspect of people with this eye color is that when it comes to
make-up this color becomes the trickiest to deal with. So, today we will discuss the
make-up for those who have green eye color.

The List Entails the Following Makeup Tips:

1. With green eyes the Smokey eye effect works the best. Colors like copper

bronze looks absolutely fabulous on these eyes. Hints of green eyeshadow on

these eyes do not hurt; in fact they bring out the most of gorgeousness with people
who have green eye color.

2. To highlight such a

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beautiful eye color is

another tip. This can be
done by intelligent application of black pencil /
liner. The focus of such
application is highlighting
the green aspect of the
eye and making the eye
appear more beautiful. To
bring about the best from
the green eye color, the
best tip is use pencil/liner
on the outlines of the eye
to pop out the green color
and deliver the purpose of
exquisiteness.

3. Play with color purple! If

two colors are brought best

in their combination, they are
green and purple. The application of purple color on eyes
of people having green eye
color brings about the actual
sensation and beauty of the
eye color. Hence making their
eyes stand out and bring in
the most of gorgeous prominence.

4. To make those green eyes

pop out, it is highly recommended to use a peach or a

creamy blush on. Always,
works the best!

5. NO SILVER. If you are playing with the make-up for

your green eyes do not go for silvers I repeat DONOT.

Reason is it prevents the eye to become prominent
since too much I the attention goes to the silver
details. Since this is not the exact notion for a green
eye, hence it doesnt work!

6. When in application mode, try to put the red based

colors more in preference than the blue based. This is

because the red notes bring more about the green eye
than the blue counterparts.

7. That smoldering sexy look for the green eye? Well, Only Mascara and with its heavy and
lashed application. It focuses on the green eyes and gives the cat like sexy glare!

8. Pinks and plums are

another blessing for the

green eye in terms of
make up So, there you
girls / women with green
eyes. Go enjoy the most of
the
beautiful
feature
nature has gifted (and
specifically good genes).
We hope you make the
best out this piece of
information. Happy Application!

BEAUTY AND HEALTH

CANVAS SHOES A STYLE

AND COMFORT INCUBATOR
While to some the idea
of canvas shoes for
women might sound
really absurd. I mean
come-on lets look it
that way, does a shoe
as simple as that be of
any attention? Canvas
shoes just sound like a
plain-Jane thing. But
lets today look into a
context that might be
just deeper than that!

1. Canvas is a material

which is constructed of
hemp. This material is
used in other products
like tents, boards, sails
and shoes. You might
want to call a canvas
shoe a sneaker. Well,
that sounds a much
fancier word than
Canvas. The canvas
shoe for women is constructed on a sole and
upper body based on
the canvas material.
They are available in
many colors.

2. To look at the surface benefits of

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the canvas shoes for women is one

thing and to search for the deeper
context is another. The brighter side
of these shoes for women is that they
are based on shock absorption.
Women tend to experience more
shock experience than men hence the
usage of such shoes prevents such
conditions in women. Well. Who
would have thought that?

3. Like people

come in all colors,

so do the canvas
shoes!
These
shoes are helpful
if you want to
carry out physical
activities
like
exercise, jogging,
aerobics etc.

4. The brighter side of the womens canvas

shoes is that they are based on a lowmaintaining theory. Since they are cheaper,
you dont have to fret about keeping them in
perfect condition like many other expensive
shoes you purchase!

5. An interesting fact about the canvas

shoes for women is, they could be cleaned

easily. You can just throw them in the washing machine and wash them. They come out
as clean as a new shoe and become ready to
be worn again.

6. The canvas shoes for women look fash-

ionable. If you imagine a life as fast moving as

the life of an individual from 21st century,
well you can certainly relate it to this shoe
type for women. Life is on a run, and so is the
need to purchase this wardrobe must have.

7. The canvas shoes due to their unique structure

and design are feet-soothers. Yes, this is the term I will

call. They are best for brisk walking. Hitch them up
while you go for shopping and man, they turn the
experience into a time saver, convenient, ease giver
and comfortable experience. Yes, women can so
relate!

So, canvas shoes for women are an ease giver. Secretly, it is every girls dream to
sometimes drop the idea of fancy heels and jump to canvas shoes. This is because
canvas shoes make them feel the true person from inside they are. No drama, just the
idea of a regular plain-Jane who reaches the level of comfort she desires.
And this is exactly the reason why the women want to wear such a piece. So, as you
have had the insights about the womens canvas shoes. We hope you have great time
wearing them. Happy Wearing!

Remedies for Panic Attack

Have you ever witness a person going through panic attack. Have you witnessed
how painful of a process is panic attack? The victim goes through a sequel of
trauma in time duration and the adverse of it hits him somewhere in the subconscious. The negativity of the event also transitions to the subconscious of those
who are spectators. Does the situation of panic attack scare you? Or do you find the
situation negatively strong, not to handle it? Well here the catch. Today we will be
discussing some remedies that can be tried to prevent panic attack.

For those who do not understand what exactly a panic attack is? A panic attack is
a condition of a person that is far adverse than plain fear and anxiety. There are
evident physical symbols of panic attack for instance sweating and heavy heart
racing. Panic attacks usually strike without actual reason, warning or in terns you
might say a notification. It is well said to be prepared for unseen circumstances,
especially in this case; one should be prepared beforehand.

Yoga
Stress Management

Deep Breathing
1. Breathe in a paper bag, this technique is called hyperventilation, but those having troubles with breathing like asthma
patients should avoid it. This is because this hyperventilation
might at some point lead to oxygen deprivation to such
people.

2.To begin with dealing the panic attack, the victim should

relax the shoulders and try to avoid any tension of muscles

the person is observing.

3.Now try tightening one leg for a while maintaining the

breathe and then relax it. This action should be repeated
With both the legs.

4. Drink chamomile tea. Yes, this is a natural yet very

effective remedy for panic attack. The ingredient

epiginine in chamomile as a supplement is a reason
for anxiety reduction. It imparts the proper chemical
balance to the victim and thus reduces the worsened
condition.

5.Drinking of green tea with L-theanine is also a very

effective remedy for reducing panic attacks.

6.Exercise or lets say aerobic exercise is another

effective way to wave off that panic attack.

7.Another most important treatment for panic attack

at hand is if the victim is standing they should sit

down, if they are sitting they should lie down. The
shifts in body position helps lower the anxiety rate in
the body and brain.

8.Also another aspect to cover panic attack would be

water consumption. Yes, you heard me right the more

you have it the better it becomes. In such circumstances taking a bath also helps. So, these are the
ways by which a panic attack can be lowered. Next
time you see an aversion from a normal state to panic
attack. Treat the victim with generosity; from the
piece of wisdom and knowledge we just shared!

GOSSIPS

Katy Perry Named

Top-earning Woman
In Music By Forbes
The bad blood between Taylor Swift and Katy Perry may be about to get worse.
Even though Swift has dominated the pop scene of late, Perry has bested her in a
new list of top-earning women in music.
Forbes magazine in its annual list said that Perry earned $135 million to be the
highest-earning woman in music, well above Swifts $80 million.
But Perrys dominance is partly a quirk of the calendar, as Forbes looked at pre-tax
income for the year ending on June 1.
Swift enjoyed massive success with her album 1989, which in October last year
scored the biggest US debut in more than a decade, but she did not begin her tour
until May, weeks before the end of Forbes reporting period.
The wealth magazine said Swift was on track to top the list next year as she was
earning some $4 million in each city she performs, about twice the $2 million that
Perry grossed on each stop of her year-and-a-half global tour that ended last
month in Costa Rica.
Perry and Swift have long hinted at animosity, with Swifts song Bad Blood
widely seen as addressed to her pop rival. Other young pop divas including Lady
Gaga and Beyonce made the Forbes list, but the number three rank went to the veteran rock outfit Fleetwood Mac, which features Stevie Nicks. The magazine put
Fleetwood Macs earnings at $59.5 million.
The band has enjoyed overwhelming interest during an ongoing global tour, which
marked the return of fellow singer Christine McVie, who left the band in 1998.

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ENDLESS WAYS TO WEAR AND

ACCESSORIZE FLORALS

What better way to celebrate

your femininity than by wearing a gorgeous floral dress?
These light and lovely styles
are just as appropriate for the
workplace as they are for
casual occasions or vacations.
Floral dresses or floral sarongs
require the right accessorizing
for the most flattering looks.
Don't make the mistake of
going overboard if you wish to
create the most fashionable
outfit.

When choosing a floral sarong

or dress covered with flowers,
that pattern is the focal point of
the outfit. It can easily stand
alone. Therefore, don't try to
compete with it or overwhelm it
with other busy prints. Instead,
choose complementary accessories that enhance it.

Belts are a good way

to add interest to
your outfit. When
pairing one with a
floral dress, choose a
belt in a solid, complementary color. If
your dress has red
florals on it, select a
red belt. Likewise, if
your dress is full of
white flowers, a
matching white belt
adds subtle flair.
When they're in
style, skinny belts
are available just
about anywhere. A
plain
leather
or
patent leather design
is preferable to a
snakeskin
when
wearing with florals.

What type of handbag best accessorizes your dress or floral sarong? As with the belt, solid
options are smart. However, for the woman who really wants to go all out with the florals, a
purse in a matching print can be very vacation-ready and over-the-top. Just be sure the
florals are an exact match. Otherwise, your outfit may look like it was put together accidentally! Woven and straw handbags are other great choices to accompany your flowery, feminine look.

You have a huge array of selections

when it comes to footwear. If it's
spring or summer, simply select the
sandals of your choice. Flat or
high-heeled versions both work
well. Your sandals can either be
solid and plain or feature dainty
details like small flowers or bows in
complementary colors. If it's fall or
winter, flats, pumps and slingbacks
are smart selections.

Smaller jewelry pieces are

better options than chunky
items. Save the chunky jewelry
for more subdued outfits. Floral
sarongs and dresses call for
daintier, less obtrusive pieces.
Slim silver or gold chains, tiny
earrings and skinny bracelets
can all add some shine to your
ensemble without taking away
from your floral patterns.

Finally, wear florals that match the season. Pastel and light-colored flowers look best in
warm weather, while darker florals fit into fall and winter best. This also goes for the
accessories that you sport with your dress, including jewelry, handbags and shoes.
Should you only wear florals that mimic real flowers? Orange, pink, red, blue and purple
are all shades that can be found in nature; these hues look wonderful in florals. Brown and
muddy-colored florals often look unattractive so it's best to steer clear from such unflattering shades and opt for brights instead.

MEN INTEREST

MENS FASHION MUST

HAVES FOR WINTER
Todays agenda is the mens trend winter fashion trends for this season. The trend entails the
directions for the fashion savvy men out there.
Yes you can make a go-go hit this season and make yourselves stand out than the rest of the
less-groomed population. Here is what your catch is:

Velvet

The comeback of velvet trousers and jackets

are a hit for the season. Try the velvet trend
out and become a prominent style carrier.

Burgundy

Become a bit edgy, break the ties with

normal colors and go for burgundy this
season. Play with the high necks, jackets and
even pants. Burgundy might sound like an
adventure for you men but the right shades
and correct choices to the garment will
appear as an instant hit in mens fashions.

Neo seventies

Yes dear men, the theme for this season is

definitely the neo-seventies. This entails the
details like flyaway collars the flares and the
graphics of the 70s but in a modernized
format. So this will be big fashion scene for
mens fashion this season.

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Baggy Trouser

Yes, you heard us right! Baggy trousers are

a go-go-hit for the season. Try these must
have for mens fashion this winters.

Oversized coats

Do you want to grasp that very very manly

yet very very sexy appearance? Well, here
is your catch, the double layered, padded
cashmere coats. Yes a must have for the
mens fashion this season.

Shearling

Roll Neck

Wohooo! What a comeback of the nineties

come back style. Definitely a must have for
the season is the roll neck or you may say
high neck for the season. They surely look
super chic and yes all that hotness! Surely
something to crave for in mens fashion
this season.

A must have ever

green product to
put in your wardrobe; youre
definitely making
a call out to
shearling. This is a
must have mens
fashion piece for
this season.

Brown

Brown is your best friend

this season. Grab a lot of
brown coats, jackets,
pants scarves and what
ever can you put your
hands on to.

So dear men this is your guide to fashion this winter. We hope you admire the selection. After all
a super elegant man needs to keeps his wardrobe profile elating his fashion persona high. This
here is surely your best friend towards the selection of the seasons must haves in mens fashion.
Hope you have a good time flaunting your fashion treasure. Till then Happy Wearing!

MEN INTEREST

WHAT MAKES MEN ATTRACTIVE

TO WOMEN
Women are attracted to men for a number of reasons. Tastes vary on an individual-byindividual basis, but research shows that women in general, tend to prefer certain traits in
men. The good news: Some of these traits are within your control. The bad news: Some of
them are not. This is why there's whiskey.

1. Piercings, Tattoos,
and Scars:
According to the evolutionary "handi-cap"
theory, men who are physically healthy
and have good genes can afford to take
part in risky behavior involving needles, ink
and katana swords. Think of it as your
body's way of showing off for prospective
mates.

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2. Money, Money,
Money... Money:
A study by evolutionary psychologist David
Buss found that women from 37 cultures
around the world value high earning potential
and good financial prospects in a partner.
Even Zambia ladies love a sugar daddy.

3. A Deep
Voice:
Women value physical symmetry
because it's a sign of good health
and good genes for the screaming
hordes of babies they plan to make
with you. The deeper a man's voice,
the more likely he is to be symmetrical. Just the way it is.

4. Height:
Tall men make more money and
have more babies. Short men try to
conquer Europe.

5. A V-Shaped
Torso (Hit the
Gym):
If you look like you row, swim, or
moonlight as a superhero, women
dig your body. If you're shaped like
a Family Guy character, they do
not.

6. Sense of Humor:
Dr. Cindy M. Meston says that
women like men who make them
laugh. Men, she says, prefer women
who laugh at their jokes.

7. Her Past (How You

Remind Her of It):
Women create a mental "love map" of their romantic
life based on past experiences. It starts to form at age
eight. This explains why you never had a chance with
that little red-headed girl.

8. Smell:
There is no single most-attractive scent, but studies
show that women can smell symmetry, just like they
can hear it. This is why you should not mask your
natural scent with body spray, Mr. The Situation.

9. Condence
(Have It):
Few women are attracted to
wimpy guys and most women are
not attracted to arrogant jerks.
Real confidence is the ability to
switch between bravado and
humility without worrying about
appearing vulnerable.

LUXURY LIVING

Five Little Houses Comprise

a Single Home in Denmark

Have seen a house composed of five different buildings? Take a look at this!
We got used to seeing a single house or two houses that are on one location. This is
the common thing especially to sites with limited area. But there are some homes
that have a larger space which allows them to add more volumes and areas to the
house. Yes, you have seen homes that have large floor areas and lot areas but most
of them would have one volume for the house while others have two and are connected with each other. It would be queer to see a lot area with five different homes
facing one another, right? That is why this house we will feature today is unique in
terms of design and style.

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A house designed by Jarmund/Vigsns Arkitekter is comprised of five separate

buildings. Each one is a different part of the home and sits of a beautiful but windy
summerhouse village located on the northern tip of Sjlland, Denmark. The house is
divided into five separate houses that sure are unique, right? Unlike the usual house,
this one has various parts located on a separate structure. There is a kitchen building,
parents building, childrens building, guest building and utility building- isnt that
amazing? But thats not all. The houses are laid out in a star shape so it can provide
different outdoor spaces where shelter from the wind could always be found. The
design of the house has its different ridge and cornice on the same height, while the
width and length vary. These roofs have different angles that make a playful composition in relation to the surrounding houses. It has an inner courtyard which is clad
with a darker stone on the floor and walls where heat is stored from the day throughout the evening. I know you are already curious on how the house looks like. Scroll
down the page and check the images of the house below.

Location: Sjlland, Denmark

Designer: Jarmund/Vigsns Arkitekter
Style: Contemporary
Number of Levels: One-storey

Unique feature:

Instead of one house, this is comprised

of five different houses which includes
the kitchen building, parents building,
childrens building, guest building and
utility building.
The location of the house is surrounded
with bushes and trees providing a
refreshing view and aura around the
homes. Aside from the central courtyard, kids can run around the green
lawn and enjoy the outdoor beauty.

You can see here that the homes are

arranged in a unique manner facing a
courtyard. It has a contemporary design
with wooden sidings. If I am not mistaken, they used corrugated steel for the
exterior too. Also see here is how the
house is sunken from the natural
ground level.

The house has a beautiful yet simple

exterior design. The floor level various
in different areas since some are on the
ground level, others are above the
ground while still others are below the
ground. Lighting is indeed one important aspect to bring more beauty to a
home.

The center part where

the houses face each
other was turned into
a courtyard with
wooden flooring and a
beautiful dining set
with a shabby chic
feel as it used a
wooden table and
painted metal chairs.

Every part of the

house can be
accessed through
doors
with
wooden frames
and glass. And
you can see that
its
design
is
different from a
usual
house
because it doesnt
have eaves for the
roof.

All around the house, there are seating areas and balconies because of how they are designed
forming a star with a void on the middle. The excess areas were turned into a porch or a balcony!

Skylights can be seen in the different

buildings. This illuminates the home and
adds warmth to into it. Seen here is the
kitchen with white colors all over it. It has
an oven too as well as a kitchen sink.
Different items are stored on top of the
shelf. Tracking lights are added above the
shelves.
This kitchen has storage spaces everywhere including on the walls where items
can be placed on the shelf, hanged on a
hook or on other containers. You can see
that the kitchen building has direct access
to the outdoor space with green lawn.

The dining area is just next the kitchen

area. Notice that the interior used wood
from the ceiling to the flooring. White paint
is also used everywhere in the house as
well. The house has vaulted ceiling to give
the house a more spacious feel.
Next to the dining area is a huge picture
window which provides a good view of the
outdoor area. The windows ledge is decorated with- stones! That came as a surprise
but it does compliment with the natural
decors in the house including the yellow
flowers in a vase. Soft wool is placed on the
wooden bench to add a soft feel into it.

This is the bedroom of the house with a

double-decker bed made from wood. It has
soft white beddings too which made it look
neat and beautiful. On the roof is a window
that brings light to this bedroom. Notice
that it used gray shades which is a good
contrast to the rest of the space. And dont
forget about the ladder! It would be exciting to climb up whenever you want to sleep
and rest!

Before the actual house was constructed,

five little houses made from board were
created to make a miniature of the house.
This way, the designers were able to see
and showcase how the house would look
like. In this miniature, you can clearly see
how skylights were designed to be part of
the house as well as how they were
arranged like a star.
Wondering how the different areas of the
house were distributed? You can see that in
this floor plan of the five buildings. The
central part has a pentagon shape. Each
building can be accessed through doors
with glass and wood combination
Amazing, right? Who would think that a
home could actually be comprised of different buildings? It actually looks like a school
with different buildings inside the campus.
But these homes face each other creating a
courtyard in the middle. Isnt it nice? This
house is designed by Jarmund/Vigsns
Arkitekter who did an amazing job because
we can see that with how the house turned

out to be. The design of the exterior and

interior are just simple but impressive.
Aside from the design, what I like here is
how they used wood and integrated natural
materials into the house. Also, there are
skylights that add more brightness and
warmth to the home. Lovely, indeed! How
about you, what can you say?

TRAVEL

HONEYMOON DESTINATIONS
IN PAKISTAN

The wedding season is gearing up. And what could possibly be the most overwhelming
notion for a newlywed? Yes HONEYMOON! It is a natural instinct in human to plan a romantic
journey for them after the immense duration of the tiring wedding preparations and the
ceremony itself. It is the main time of their life as a couple when they actually come to know
each other.
While, planning for this BIG thing people look into places and countries across the globe to
spend the best of the best for the best days of their lives.
But to put it out on the plate, why not look into Pakistan? Pakistan is beautiful beautiful country! With places to take ones heart forever! This country is a heaven on heart with variety of
scenic beauty one could only imagine.

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Oh, you dont think this way? Well, lets put some of the beauty out in open for you to see how
your lovely days of life will turn even lovelier!

The Valleys of Kaghan & Naran

Entitled to be the land of fairies, this place is heaven on earth. People who have a nag for fishing,
hiking and trekking should definitely go visit this beauty! These valleys are utterly romantic places
on the face of earth with their gorgeous beauties packed with magic.
They connect to the extremely miraculous valleys of Noor and Lalazar and connect with the magnificent Lake Saif ul Malook. So, this honeymoon destination is a die to go for!

Chitral
Located at the Kunar river of KPK is the chitral valley which stands as one of the breathe taking
magical valleys of Pakistan. The main important parts of Chitral are shandoor and Kalash. This
place is a paradise for tourists.
It does not impart the effects of it scenic beauty only on the minds of the tourist but also these
valleys carry a very ancient and informed culture which adds on as the retentive color for the tour!
This is one amazing honeymoon destination for the newlyweds!

Neelum Valley
Talk about beauty and not mentioning Neelum valley is injustice. These are the magical valleys of
Kashmir. The most romantic spots on earth.
The lush green mountains and hills blended with the beautiful neelum river flowing beside. This is
a real catch for the couples who seek for love and romance!

Swat Valley

Who doesnt know about this beauty? Swat is known for love, Swat is known for beauty,
Swat is known for its orchids and flowers.
It is famous for Malam Jabbba and for the famous Swat museum and also for Miandam &
Madyan. It is dreamland for those who want to venture for the perfect honeymoon.

Gilgit, Hunza and

Skardu
Wohoo! Did I miss on this? My! Well,
this is the perfect destination for all the
couples out there. Nothing adds more
than peace of mind and pleasure of eye.
This place is the utter heaven on earth.
Yes! Definitely this place stand for its
eternal beauty hence making it the
perfect eternal place for honeymoon
destination.

Shogran Valley
Have you ever imagined a life full
of green meadows and eccentric
beauty? A beauty one cant trade
of anywhere? Well, this is a place
Im talking about.
This place here is the actual place
for those lone amazingly romantic
couples truly in love. This place
here is amazing and is the truest
form of natures love one could
ever relate. So yes its a go go grab
honeymoon destination.

Fairy Meadows and

Nanga Parbat Mountains
Last but not the least, this land here in Pakistan . An
example of what heaven could be ! This is one of the
highest places in Pakistan and it is meant to be for
those who have a nag for adventure!
So, there folks.

We have taken a round across the most romantic places in Pakistan which will serve as the
best Honeymoon destinations for you. Hope you have the best honeymoon and the best
bonding. Happy honeymooning!

INTERVIEWS

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

Show Unwavering Support
For Each Other in a
Rare Joint Interview
In a rare joint interview, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie sat down with Tom Brokaw for
NBC'sToday to talk about their new film, By the Sea. The movie premieres on Nov.
13, and in the run-up to the release, they've already spoken about working together
on the project and even included their kids in a stunning spread for the November
issue of Vogue. Their chat with Today included details about their working relationship as well but also touched on how they handled Angelina's medical procedures, including the preventative double mastectomy she had in 2013. Read some
of the couple's quotes below.
Brad on his role during the mastectomy surgery:
"Support. Whatever's got to be
done to keep the family together
and keep the family together as
long as possible is gonna be done.
This was her charge, no question.
It's a scary decision. There's
many things that can go wrong
and go many different directions."
Brad on finding out about Angelina's medical scare:
"I was out in France, and Angie
called me and I got straight on a
plane to return. Seeing my wife
have to be her strongest and
knowing that it's the scariest
news is terribly moving. And not
being there is a horrible feeling."

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Angelina on the public's reaction to her

medical decisions:

Angelina on having Brad's support

during her procedures:

"You never know what a reaction is

you have to just make the choices you
make in life. I made the choices I made
because I believed they were right for
me."

"I knew through the surgeries that he

was on my side and that this wasn't
something where I was gonna feel less of
a woman, because my husband wasn't
gonna let that happen."

INTERVIEWS

Mahira Khan Says

She Learnt A Lot
From Shahrukh Khan
Pakistani actress Mahira Khan is all set for her first steps in Bollywood and with no
less than Shahrukh Khan, in Rahul Dholakia's Raees.
The actress, who became a household name in India after her stint in Pakistani TV
show Humsafar with actor Fawad Khan (who made an impressive Bollywood
debut in Khoobsurat last year) talked about her foray in the Hindi film industry and
her film back home - Ho Mann Jahaan.
In an exclusive interview Mahira talked about her transition from the small screen
to the big screen, Shah Rukh Khan, and more.Of her foray in Bollywood, Mahira
said: "I don't know how people will take to me over there (Bollywood). But it was a
very different experience. I went there like a sponge. I was just taking it all in. I didn't
want to step in on anybody's toes. Because here, I'm very nosy. I'm in everybody's
space and job. And everyone warned me not to do this there. So I just sat, listened
to them. I tried to match Mr
Khan. I couldn't, but I tried to
make it better."
Talking about her Raees costar, Mahira said: "I got to learn
so much from Mr Shahrukh
Khan, like actually got to learn
from him. I realized this when I
came back. I came back and I
shot for a song in Ho Mann
Jahaan and my director was
like, 'What has happened to
you'. He actually said that
'you've shed a layer. You've
grown as an actor.' And I think
it's because I moved out of my
comfort zone. At that time you
don't realise it because it's happening so fast. But when you
come back you realise, 'Oh, I've
learnt something'.

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Mahira however not only praised King Khan, but also her crew in India, which was like home
away from home for her.
She said, "The people were very kind and the crew was amazing. The crew was rooting for
me. Even when I couldn't get a dialogue right or a dance step right I could see them encouraging me. It was really nice. That's what happened here (in Pakistan). I thought I'll miss it
there."

"Sometimes I used to miss home, but that was the initial 10 days or so, when I was getting into
character. After that they were all my people. Now that I'll go back again, I will be a lot more
confident and happier. I know that I'm going back to these people," she said.
Back home, Mahira is famous for her roles in
TV shows like Humsafar, Shehr-e-Zaat and
Neeyat. And while some find the transition
from the small screen to the big screen
different, for Mahira, it was only about
acting.
She said: "I don't find it different. There's a
camera, there are people and there's a director, there's a script. So I don't find it any
different. But yes, when I did Bin Roye (which
I did while shooting for a drama) and then I
did Asim Raza's (director) film - Ho Mann
Jahaan - then I realized that there is a difference. And the difference is that it is larger
than life."

My first ever performance was in a film - Bol.

It was a very tiny role, but it was a film. Then
I came into drama, which became very successful. What I like about the films compared
to drama is that it's (films) not a neverending story. It's not repetitive. You are
going to entertain for two hours, so you can't
b repetitive. In drama, you are coming on
screen every Friday, so you have to remind
the audience what happened last Friday. So,
that's the only difference. There is no other
difference. For me, it's only acting," she
added.
And even though Mahira carved a niche for
herself as Khirad of Humsafar, and Falak
from Shehr-e-Zaat she wanted to switch her
modus operandi and switch to film.

"I have invested two years of my life in Bin

Roye, and solely because I had decided that I
don't want to do drama. And this was right
after my serial Shehr-e-Zaat, which I did
after Humsafar and everyone told me that
'No one does this. What are you? You are just
2-3 serials old. Who does that?'. But the
scripts that came sounded similar, even
though some were amazing. But I thought
that we are film ready. We are an industry,
which is ready to get into films full throttle,"
said the actress.
"And then Bin Roye ran into a few issues and
difficulties. And I stayed with it for 2 years
and I came out as a better actor, maybe. It
taught me so much. I don't think I'll ever
invest so much, emotionally in another character or film".
Talking about her two films back home, she
said, "From Bin Roye I went to Ho Mann

Jahaan. From Saba, who is complex, doesn't

know anything, immature. She's brash and
rash. She's complicated. She's passionate
and obsessed. She is everything that Manizeh, from Ho Mann Jahaan, is not. Manizeh is
knows her mind, she's mature. She a cool
girl; she's the quintessential girl of today."
"They were such different characters that I
had trouble getting into Manizeh's shoes.
Asim used to be like, 'What are you doing,
why are you making your dialogues dramatic'. And I realized that I was still in drama
mode. So I had to really break away from
Saba to be more like Manizeh. And then from
there I did another song for Bon Roye, where
I was the confident girl like Manizeh. I was
like, 'What's happening'. she added.
Ho Mann Jahaan are scheduled to release
this year, while Raees will hit the screens in
2016.

Explosive
James
Bond
lm
'Spectre'
earns
Guinness
World
Record

James Bond has always been known for doing things big.
Now, a new stunt lands the film franchise in the record
books thanks to one potent cocktail of a bomb.
In addition to kisses, kills and cocktails, James Bond films
are filled with another trademark feature: explosions. Now,
an enormous fiery blast in the latest Bond film, "Spectre,"
has outdone them all. The big boom has claimed a Guinness World Record as the largest film stunt explosion ever.
The explosion (see below) took 8,418 liters (2,224 gallons)
of fuel and 33 kilograms (73 pounds) of explosives. The
scene was filmed in Erfoud, Morocco, and takes place in
the film right after Bond (Daniel Craig) and his love interest
Madeleine Swann (La Seydoux) escape from a Spectre
lair located in a meteorite crater. They watch the baddies'
abode burst into fiery ruin from a safe distance away.

The award was given out Tuesday and belongs to Chris

Corbould, who served as special effects and miniatureeffects supervisor on the film. He won an
Oscar for his work on 2010's "Inception,"
and he's also special-effects supervisor
for the upcoming "Star Wars: The Force
Awakens." Craig, Seydoux and producer
Barbara Broccoli accepted the honor in
his behalf. Unless it's unseated, the film's
designation will be included in the "Guinness World Records 2017" book, as the
2016 edition is already on sale.
The previous Guinness record-holder for
the largest film explosion category was 1994's "Blown Away" starring Jeff Bridges and Tommy
Lee Jones.
While you might not immediately think of films when you think of Guinness World Records (I
tend to think of things like the most-pierced manand the largest playing card structure), the
organization does have a history of giving nods to the silver screen.
For example, it's designated 2011's "The Summer of Massacre" as having the highest body count
in a slasher film and 2010's "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" as the most expensive film
inspired by a video game. And it's given the award for most expensive movie poster to one of
only four that exist for the 1927 Fritz Lang film "Metropolis." The poster was sold by the Reel
Poster Gallery in London to a US collector for $690,000 (about 456,407, AU$979,140) in
November 2005.
"Spectre" debuted in the UK on October 26 and in the United States on November 6. It debuts in
Australia on November 12. Its opening brought in $73 million (about 48 million, AU$104 million), second only to its predecessor, "Skyfall."

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INTERIORS

HOME GARDENING TIPS

BECOME YOUR BEST FRIEND'
A healthy lifestyle is the dream of every house. Eating healthy means staying healthy
in the common dictionary of domestic-language. This directly relates to the great concerns of our moms focusing on eating organic and staying fit.
Well, they are certainly right! With this growing technological era, the lead time of
productions have minimalized and have incorporated amounts of un- artificial assistance to our food cycle. This has resulted in an increase of chemicals in our diets, thus
the rate of consumption on toxins has increased. To cut this through today we will
give an insight on home gardening tips.
Yes, folks this sure is a way that will give your organic instincts a better way out and
yet keep your nag for healthy food!

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HOME GARDENING TIPS:

1. The first most wanted entity for
home gardening is preparing the
soil. Yes, you should first start off
with the soil conditioning. Check
whether the soil you have selected
for gardening has the right PH and
nutrients.
For this take assistance from the
Testing kit that is available at the
agriculture centers. This kit is your
savior. It selects the best of the soil
or ensures the level of sustenance,
so that you will know how to treat
the not so perishable soil.
2. The plants/flowers / VEGETABLES you want to plant should
be bedded in a group. This prevents
the walking on to them phenomena. Also, grouping brings a natural
reduction to weeding and water
waste.
3. So, for one of the best home gardening tips is to water the plants in
the morning. This is because morning is the time of day when there is
less wind interaction hence it leads
to minimal evaporation. Also,
during evening if you water your
home made gardening babies, they
keep damp overnight and hence
become prone to fungal and bacterial infection.
4. Natural predators could become
your best friends like; frogs, toads,
lizards. You want to avoid the use of
pesticides. Why not turning a relying hand towards your nature buddies? This surely is an essential
home gardening tip.

5. If you are tired of mortals chomping on your plantation, well, heres a

catch Netting. Yes, net it! Till they
grow. This will save the creatures
from creeping and munching on
your valuables. And this dear folks
is an effective home gardening
solution!
6. When planting roses, a sincere
home gardening advice is to
PRUNE them. Pruning helps preventing the black blotches and
blights from formation. Prune them
to the compliment of best roses
ever!
7. If you have been growing tomatoes and the weather starts getting
cold then the catch is to pull the
plant and bring them to a warm
place inside. Hang them up, they
will ripen eventually.
8. If you have run short on space
and want to grow garlics then grow
them in containers. Yes, garlics take
up very less space for growth. This
way you will have that organic
garlic at home that you always want
for your regular desi cooking (or
otherwise).
So, folks these are the home gardening tips that will prove effective
to you. Go venture the organic
health by the growth of organic
vegetables and organic plants. Keep
yourself a beautiful sight and
health. Happy Home Gardening!

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