Transforming the traditional and conventional to contemporary, harmonizing the beauty of cuts with embellishment and skilled craftsmanship, The coveted House of Sania Maskatiya announces the showcase of their fall/winter bridal and trousseau collection not only catering to women but as well as men, ‘August Dream’ on Day 1 of the 6th PFDC L'Oréal Paris Bridal Week. Indeed, this is the first time Sania Maskatiya is showcasing menswear at the platform.

Sania Maskatiya  'August Dream'

For this showcase, Sania Maskatiya also announces their collaboration with renowned jeweler Solitaire Designer Jewellery as the official jewellery partner and an exclusive music-mix by City FM 89.

‘August Dream’ draws inspiration from traditional design and techniques for a modern day contemporary bride, envisioning ethereal elegance and sophistication. ‘August Dream’ endeavours to stay true to the brands ethos thus translating through harmony of cuts with embellishment, transforming the conventional to contemporary silhouettes with techniques used on maal, aari, gota tissue and resham; amalgamating in old school silhouettes through muted colours echoing elegance hues of pinks, gold and hints of colour.

Sania Maskatiya  'August Dream'

‘August Dream’ takes SANIA MASKATIYA’S luxury label to new heights. Featuring deluxe tones, sumptuous textures, regal motifs and lavish silhouettes; it takes you on a journey of roses, romance, castles and kings. Indeed the collection adorns every SANIA MASKATIYA woman’s most august dream. ‘August Dream’ will be available for custom order at the Sania Maskatiya bridal studio Lahore, immediately following its runway debut Thursday 29th September 2016; in Karachi at Sania Maskatiya Flagship Store on Friday 30th September 2016; Dubai on Thursday 13th October and in Islamabad on Wednesday 19th October 2016.

Sania Maskatiya  'August Dream'

“Our experience at the platform is always delightful and we look forward to showcasing an ‘August Dream’ this year. The collection draws inspiration from traditional design and techniques for a modern day contemporary bride, envisioning ethereal elegance and sophistication staying true to the brands ethos through harmony of cuts with embellishments.” said Sania Maskatiya.

The Sania Maskatiya brand is best known for their versatile, specialised prints, textile design based on pure fabrics, unique colours, and fine craftsmanship. The brand has rapidly expanded both nationally and internationally. In Pakistan the brand hosts three stand-alone stores each with one more store in the works of which is located in prime shopping locations both in Karachi and Lahore. The brand is further available at select national stockists. Internationally, the brand continues to develop regional and global presence; to that end Sania Maskatiya has been shortlisted for the coveted International Woolmark Prize for the second consecutive time this 2015 with two nominations at Lux Style Awards 2015 for the Best in Fashion Design Prét and Bridal categories and is one of the first brands from Pakistan to have staged a solo showcase at the Lakme Fashion Week in 2014. In terms of retail and global accessibility, the brand is further available worldwide through a dedicated e-commerce store, in the Middle East through a stand-alone retail space in Dubai and in Europe, the US, Singapore and India through a series of stockists.


For further information on Sania Maskatiya please visit:
E-store: www.saniamaskatiya.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/saniamaskatiya
Twitter: @saniamaskatiya   
Instagram: saniamaskatiya

Hey beauties,

Hope you all are doing well. Summer is almost over and fall is approaching but we are not over lawn clothing yet. Therefore, today I am sharing my latest lawn embroidered kurti from Pal Lawn Kurti Collection by Din Lifestyle. Last month I reviewed SNM Lawn suit by Din Industries that I really liked. So let's get to the review to see what do I have to say about this unstitched PAL Kurti by Din Industries...

PAL Embroidered Kurti

PAL Embroidered Kurti

This PAL Embroidered kurti is lilac and pink in color. It has embroidery on front, below neck and pretty castle and floral print at the daman of the shirt. Embroidery is very fine and neat. I really love the trendy design of this kurti. The quality of the fabric is not as good as their lawn suit but its still good for the price and is perfect for summers.

PAL Kutri -Emboridery

PAL Kurti - Design on Daman/Border

The beautiful design and color scheme of this kurti has surely won me over. If you are planning to stock up some good quality, reasonably priced unstitched kurtis and lawn suits for next season, then now is the right time to shop as Din Lifestyle is offering huge discounts on its lawn collection.




Price & Availability: PAL lawn kurtis are available at leading stores nationwide. Also available online at Din Lifestyle Website for Rs 1350/- each.

Do check out the complete range of PAL and Silveen summer and winter collections at Din Lifestyle Website.




Overall Rating: 4.5/5...!!!




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The world’s leading beauty brand, L’Oréal Paris Excellence Crème introduces a bold and radiant hair color collection, the “Excellence Reds”. This campaign brings to life the beauty and powerful personality of red hair. Excellence Crème has collaborated with Pakistan’s King of Couture Hassan Sheheryar Yasin under the prestigious ‘Ambassador of Fashion platform’ which aims to consistently innovate by launching all-encompassing beauty and fashion trends.

BTS - L'Oreal Excellence Reds

L’Oréal Paris Excellence Crème’s Reds Collection comes in three iconic shades, which have been developed with an exclusive mix of pigments and provide the signature Excellence Crème triple protection. The collection comes in three distinct shades: 5.46 (Grape Red), 6.46 (Ruby Red) and 7.44 (Pepper Red).

BTS - L'Oreal Excellence Reds

For the Excellence Reds campaign, HSY has played with a selective color palette using dark colors to provide contrast and accentuate the red fiery hair. The Excellence Red woman signifies strength, independence and ability to get around in the world with the perfect hair. Hair that sets her apart from the rest of the world by providing a statement and gives her the confidence she needs to make her dreams come true.

BTS - L'Oreal Excellence Reds

The campaign will feature L’Oréal Paris Pakistan spokesperson Mehreen Syed and award-winning model Hasnain Lehri with campaign photography by Fayyaz Ahmed, videography by Hamad Khan and hair and makeup by N-Pro.

Speaking about the launch of the L’Oréal Paris Excellence Crème “Excellence Reds” campaign; Farooq Ahmed, General Manager (Consumer Products Division) at L’Oréal Pakistan said, “With our latest “Excellence Reds” collection we continue to build upon the union of fashion and beauty. I am truly delighted with our latest collaboration with HSY through the ‘Ambassador of Fashion’ platform and am confident that this association will prove to be trend-setting for the upcoming bridal season” 

In regards to the new collaboration, Hassan Sheheryar Yasin commented, “We have always taken pride in pioneering and being innovators of our industry in terms of design and as well as storytelling that is why we are very excited to be collaborating with L’Oreal Paris for the Ambassador of fashion platform. We are delighted that the launch of this statement collection in partnership with L’Oreal will push boundaries of beauty and fashion even further. I am also very glad to be working with my close friend, super model and L’Oreal’s Official Spokesperson, Mehreen Syed as I feel that she is the perfect fit for the message that we are trying to resonate about beauty and fashion.” 

BTS - L'Oreal Excellence Reds

Rated the world’s no. 1  hair color, Excellence Crème uses an advance triple protection technology with three active protective ingredients for smooth, silky, and replenished hair. The product will available for PKR 1,169 at all leading retailers nationwide from X September 2016.

For more information about L’Oréal Paris in Pakistan, visit the official L’Oréal Paris Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/LOrealPakistan

Hey pretties,

Hope your week is off to a super great start. Today I sharing one of the most awaited reviews. I am sharing my experience with MAYA Cosmetics Halal Water/Oxygen Permeable Nail Lacquers. Maya Cosmetics claim these nail lacquers to be halal and wudu-friendly which is something that would appeal every Muslimah. That is why, I was intrigued to try these out. I got these nail lacquers last month and have been testing these carefully so I can share my thoughts on these with you all. So let's get to the detailed review and see what do I have to say about these MAYA Cosmetics Nail Lacquers....

MAYA Cosmetics Nail Lacquers

MAYA Cosmetics Nail Lacquers

MAYA Cosmetics Nail Lacquers

MAYA Cosmetics Nail Lacquers

What MAYA Cosmetics Claim:

MAYA Cosmetics Nail Lacquers are HALAL certified and they have various certifications for their nail lacquers. Certifications can be provided upon request. The company claims the following:

- MAYA Cosmetics nail lacquers have been tested and accredited by various health specialists as being healthier than other standard nail polishes.
- Have been verified by PETA as being animal-free and vegan-friendly.
- Have been certified by multiple scholars to be wudu-friendly, including:

•         Shaykh Mohammed Amin Kholwadia (Chicago)
•         Maulana Musa Sugapong (Cleveland)
•         Mufti Hisham Dawood (Chicago)

- Have been verified as 100% Halal.

MAYA Cosmetics Certifications

My Experience:

I got two shades of MAYA Nail Lacquers, "Ruman" and "Pepto Pink" along with their "Glossy Top Coat". The nail lacquers are richly pigmented. They have thin and runny consistency. 1-2 coats of the nail lacquers provide perfect, opaque coverage. Top coat provides a really nice shine to the nail color and makes the nail color last longer. The staying power of these nail lacquers surprised me the most. They lasted on my nails for almost one week or more which is really amazing. I noticed slight chipping after about 5 days which is not at all bad. If you have been following me on snapchat "@Lipstickholics", you would have seen my updates on these nail lacquers. Overall, the pigmentation and staying power of these nail lacquers is really good.

MAYA Cosmetics Nail Lacquers Swatches

Now talking about the Water/Oxygen Permeability of these nail lacquers. The directions to do wudu/ablution with these nail lacquers is mentioned on the package.

- Apply one layer of MAYA Nail Lacquer and/or a layer of MAYA top coat.
- Let it dry.
- Each time you perform wudu, run nails under water and rub the nails gently for ten seconds.

The brand has provided their certifications and other details on the website which state the nail lacquers are surely wudu-friendly and water permeable. However I still wanted to confirm this myself and conducted water permeability test myself as following:

1- I applied 1 layer of MAYA Cosmetics Nail Lacquers on a tissue paper, one with and one without the top coat.
2- I placed another tissue paper below the tissue paper on which I applied the nail lacquers. This dry tissue paper is shown in water permeability test picture 1.
3- I poured drop of water on the nail lacquers on tissue paper as shown in water permeability test picture 2. At first the drop seemed like floating on the surface.
4- As mentioned on the package and website, I rubbed the drop carefully for 10 seconds on the nail lacquers on tissue paper.
5- The water passed the nail lacquers upon rubbing for 10-12 seconds.
6- I lifted the tissue paper to see the tissue paper below and it was wet showing the water has actually passed through the nail lacquer layer. The dry tissue paper has now wet spots that can be seen in water permeability test picture 3.

Water Permeability Test (Dry tissue below the tissues on which nail lacquers are applied)

Water Permeability Test (Applied MAYA Nail Lacquers on a tissue paper placed above the dry tissue paper)

Water Permeability Test (The tissue shown in first picture is now wet showing water has passed through nail lacquers)

I repeated this test carefully a couple of times to be sure of the results and each time the water passed through the nail lacquers upon rubbing for 10-12 seconds. The test conducted by MAYA Cosmetics is also clearly shown and demonstrated in a video on MAYA Cosmetics Website and Facebook Page. You can check the video below or here on Facebook.

To sum it up, I would say MAYA Cosmetics Nail Lacquers have lived up to my expectation. As per the certifications provided and the tests conducted, they have proven to be water/oxygen permeable which makes them wudu-friendly, if used according to the directions mentioned. These nail lacquers are HALAL Certified and Vegan. The pigmentation and staying power of these nail lacquers is really good too. In my opinion, these nail lacquers surely are worth the price and something every Muslimmah needs.


The Goods:

• Vegan
• Halal Certified
• Water/Oxygen Permeable
• Wudu-friendly nail lacquers
• Good Pigmentation
• Great Staying Power

The Bads:

• Currently not available in Pakistan locally

Price & Availability: MAYA Cosmetics Nail Lacquers are available at Maya Cosmetics Website for $13.99 each. They ship worldwide.

Do join MAYA Cosmetics on Facebook for further details and updated. You can contact them on the page for certifications, delivery in Pakistan and other queries.




Overall Rating: 4.7/5...!!!



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Pakistan’s premier luxury designer label Élan introduces two Eid capsule collections: Le Rêve in Luxury Prét and Ghazal for their Luxe daywear line, Élan Vital, to commemorate Eid-ul-Adha. The new collections are now available at Élan’s Flagship Store at Galleria Mall in Lahore and online on www.elan.pk for international and local customers.

Luxury Designer Label Élan Launches Eid Capsule Collections

With ‘Le Rêve’, meaning The Dream, Élan has reinvented their aesthetic staples for the upcoming Eid and festive season. ‘Le Rêve’ is inspired by the 1920’s where fashion was all about liberation. Featuring super-glam flappers to the high on trend off shoulders, the collection comprises of art deco motifs, pearl embellishments and belts made in fabrics such as organzas, chiffon, nets and raw silks. With a color palette which revolves around black, lavender and greys, the collection further features inventive cuts such as diagonal cuts from the center front, boot cuts and culottes. The collection comes in 14 distinct designs and is available for PKR 27,000 up to PKR 120,000. Hashtags: #LeRevebyElan #LuxuryPretbyElan #Elan

'Le Rêve' in Luxury Prét Eid Collection by Elan

'Le Rêve' in Luxury Prét Eid Collection by Elan

Élan’s Vital’s collection, Ghazal, is inspired by the bygone Mughal era and features contemporary compositions of sub-continental architecture and motifs. Based in linen, the colour palette depicts the essence of the royal heritage featuring a blend of both dark and light colours. The Luxe daywear collection is paired with gold and silver tilla embroidery and figurative motifs giving the ensembles an old-world charm that is complemented by the captivating façade of the Bara Dari on the river Ravi. Featuring straight line kurtas and jackets with traditional button details and organza finish, the collection is available for PKR 18,000 and PKR 23,000. Hashtags: #GhazalByElanVital #ElanVital

'Ghazal' for Élan Vital - Eid Capsule Collection

For more information regarding the brand, log on to http://www.elan.pk

Pakistan’s leading high-street and retail brand, Sapphire has launched their coveted Eid Luxe 2016 collection, available in stores nationwide. The collection is an embodiment of elegant soigné ensembles, perfect for the celebratory season.

Sapphire Eid Luxe Collection

Sapphire's Eid Luxe 2016 collection features rich embroideries on shirts paired with the finest of silk and chiffon duppatas with Sapphire’s signature plush prints. The color palette consists of yellows, black, lilac, blue, beige and mint green. The collection comprises of trendy silhouettes including rising hemlines and breezy wide leg pants, capris and culottes and is available as two piece suits with a price range starting from PKR 8,000 to PKR 12,000.

Sapphire Eid Luxe Collection

Sapphire Eid Luxe Collection

Sapphire Eid Luxe Collection

Sapphire’s shoe line is also available nationwide, which includes formal and casual shoes for men such as lace ups, sneakers and loafers as well as sneakers for women with a price range of PKR 5,000 to PKR 8,000.

Speaking about the Eid Luxe collection and newly introduced shoe line for men, Nabeel Abdullah, Director Sapphire has said; “We at Sapphire want to provide maximum comfort and style and we believe innovation is the key to keeping our patrons happy. Look on trend this Eid with our Eid Luxe Collection which is now available in store in reasonable prices. The light fabric with quality threadwork and embellishments along with fine silk and chiffon duppatas make a perfect combination for winning Eid attire. Not only the Eid Luxe collection but our signature men’s shoe line is something we are very proud of as we are extending the product varieties offered to our men customers”

Sapphire Shoes

Speaking about the collection, Creative Director Sapphire, Khadijah Shah said; “Nothing is more fun than designing a wearable and practical Eid Collection as it gives us, designers, an edge to be unique and innovative at the same time especially when Eid falls in scorching heat. We have kept the fabric light and embellishments fine with bursts of vibrant colors maintaining the festivity of the collection. I invite our patrons to indulge in this luxuriously stylish offering from Sapphire to enjoy Eid with sophistication and panache”

Sapphire Eid Luxe Collection

For further information visit:
www.facebook.com/sapphireofficial 
Instagram: @Sapphirepakistan
Twitter: @SapphirePK