Trendsetter, style icon, people’s person and efficient politician on November 2, 2021I got to know Hina Butt when she emerged as a pret wear designer in 2012. She was young, qualified, ambitious and practical. She comes across as a fiery individual, minding her business and wanting to make a difference in her field of work. Years later, she took up politics as a Member of Parliament […]
Glowing skin and pearly white teeth should not just be for women on October 27, 2021All over the world, there appear to be more salons, spas and health clinics for women than there are for men. At every nook and corner, each day, a new beauty and wellness club opens up especially designed for a woman’s needs and very seldom do we get to see a one for men. So […]
Friends, family and music fraternity gather to pay tribute to Farhad Humayun on October 19, 2021In a first of its kind, Riot Productions, Lahore and Pakistan’s music fraternity paid a unique private tribute to the late visionary musician Farhad Humayun who passed away earlier this year. Titled ‘Sunchaser’, a title borrowed from his planned English album, Farhad’s Riot Productions studio hosted an evening dedicated to the life and work of […]
Fashion talk and the way forward during pandemic on September 21, 2021You cannot talk to Deepak Perwani in one go and not crack up in between. I love his sense of humour. His name needs no introduction. Most of us have grown up knowing and gushing over this suave and immensely talented fashion designer’s beautiful outfits and his short stint with acting also. I remember when […]
Star of ‘Grace & Frankie’ soundtrack ‘Incoming’ looks forward to touring again on August 7, 2021A couple of months ago, while binge-watching multiple award-winning comedy show ‘Grace & Frankie,’ I happened to listen to a fabulous track called “Incoming” that was sung by Greg Felden and was featured in Season 6 Episode 12. I listen to a lot of ballads and slow heartfelt tracks sung in the most beautiful of […]
HSAs 2021 come sweeping in like a breath of fresh air as Pakistan tries to defeat COVID on July 6, 2021The fifth Kashmir Hum Style Awards were held in Lahore’s Pearl Continental Hotel on Sunday, hosted by actor and singer Ali Zafar and acclaimed actress and producer Urwa Hocane. The night honoured Pakistan’s most stylish and talented celebrities. The creative team behind Take 2 handled the PR and media for the event. Here’s my roundup […]
Gowns, saris and pantsuits on July 6, 2021AYESHA OMAR — this cutie never misses our Best Dressed list. On Sunday, she was a head-turner in a beautiful white embellished gown by Zamanay that she paired with a beautiful clutch by Zahra Hiraj. Bilal ASHRAF — the actor is style personified. He looked dapper in black tux. EMMAD IRFANI — supermodel and actor […]
Nails that are summer ready on June 13, 2021Would you agree if I said our nails need clothes too? They most certainly do in the colourful and beautiful form of nail art that has women of all ages hooked. It is a creative way to paint, decorate, enhance and embellish the nails. This type of artwork can be done on fingernails and toenails […]
Farhad Humayun is no more on June 9, 2021A light went out on in the music world and in our lives when on Tuesday morning, rockstar and one of the biggest celebrities of Pakistan, Farhad Humayun passed away in Lahore owing to a long-term illness. Many say he went too soon or his time wasn’t right to go or he died way too […]
Social media hack, private pictures leak, link-up rumours: women and their right to privacy on May 23, 2021It is common knowledge that Pakistani women are unsafe outside of their homes. It’s uncommon knowledge how these same women are unsafe inside of their homes also. I’m not just writing about pervert uncles, cousins, stepfathers or housekeepers indulging in molestation and harassment. Take a look at what’s in your hand, lap, desktop or the […]