Fashion Central International Magazine December Issue 2015

DECEMBER 2015DECEMBER 2015

Issue 29Issue 29FASHIONCENTRAL INTERNATIONAL

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Katy Perry NamedTop-earning WomanIn Music By Forbes

Five Little HousesComprise a Single Home

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Men’s FashionMust haves For Winter

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MRKD Atelier By KhizerNew Pret Collection 2015

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Fashion ShowsInternational

Giorgio Armani Privé Fall 2015 Couture

MRKD Atelier By KhizerNew Pret Collection 2015

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Events

4Launch Of Desi X2 Restaurant In Lahore

Fashion And LifestyleAccessories Trunk Show In Delhi

Star-studded Red CarpetPremiere Of Spectre at Nueplex Karachi

InteriorsHome Gardening Tips Become Your Best Friend'

Beauty & HealthGorgeous Makeup Ideas For Green EyesCanvas Shoes A Style & Comfort IncubatorRemedies For Panic Attack

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Fashion & TrendsEndless Ways To Wear & Accessorize Florals71

Men InterestMen’s Fashion Must haves For Winter

What Makes Men Attractive to Women81

Luxury LivingFive Little Houses Comprise a Single Home in Denmark89

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EntertainmentExplosive James Bond film 'Spectre' earnsGuinness World Record

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TravelHoneymoon Destinations In Pakistan99

GossipsKaty Perry Named Top-earning WomanIn Music By Forbes

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Interviews

105 Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Show Unwavering Support

“She Learnt A Lot From Shahrukh Khan”Mahira Khan

Editor’s NoteThe 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 radi-

ant 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 informa-

tion. 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.

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Lately, there has been a mushroom growth of desi restaurants making their mark in the city. It all started o� 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 en�cing part of the visit. Outside sea�ng in dim lights with lahori winter in sight and not to men�on; a soothing range of music in the backdrop does great things to a customer walking in.

The event was a�ended by Arshad Iqbal, Dr Naveed, Ayub, Ben Trewea, Kelsey Hoppe, Dr Farzeen Malik, Dr Sameeya, Afzaal Bha�, Eeman, Wali, Faisal, Khadija, Farah Minahil, Fa� Sheikh, Fa�ma, Mu-hammad, 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 �avors. 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 perfec�on 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 �a-vorings. I have yet to �gure out the prices because it was an invita�on only event but I’m more than willing to visit it again. Desi but not heavy on stomach.

BEST MULTI DESIGNERSHOPPING DESTINATIONON 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 men’s clothing and fashion wear.

Obviously the focus of the brand house is on Women’s clothing where they carry from semi-formal, formal, casual to bridal clothing with names like Zee-shan 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 foot-wear. In the mens segment the focus is on Shalwar kameez with names like Rici Melion, Ahmed Zubair, Ahsan Khan showing casing their work. A signifi-cant appeal for the men is the custom-ized tailoring.

Jewellery section is also decked out to fulfill women’s 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.

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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 pro-moted by lifestyle expert Sunayana Chibba celebrated the fes�ve 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 en�re family as it had food outlets to sa�ate the taste buds, play zone for the kids.

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FASHION AND LIFESTYLE ACCES-SORIES TRUNK SHOW IN DELHI

According to Curator Dipali “In tune with the fes�vi�es, the Diwali Extravaganza Show has been especially curated as a fun �lled event for the en�re family-men women and kids. A dedicated kids fun zone,di�erent food stalls to sa�ate the taste buds of everyone, foot Re�exology massage to pamper your soul, see your upcoming �nancial fortune with Bol-lywood Astrologer Ni�n Manchanda, or just plain and simple indulge in a variety of m o u t h w a t e r i n g snacks at The Lalit food truck -especially created by The Lalit hotel"Some of the guests spo�ed were Saman-tha Kocchar,Sunayana Chibba,Kajoli Sehgal, Malini Sehgal, Simran Singh, Pia Sawhney, Rita Bhasin, Anju Grover, Nidhi Goenka, Aar� Nagpal, Jai Madan?, Shalini Chauhan,Natasha, Kri�ka Jhanjhi, San-jana Chopra, Sunayana Malhotra,Lavina Bha�a,Meenakshi Du�,Kamini Singh and many more.

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Omega and Collec�bles with AMPM premiered Spectre 007 at Nue-

plex Karachi with star-studded red carpet. Hos�ng 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

o�cial agency whereas BB Events & PR was the o�cial 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 re�ects their commitment and

trust in our market and consumers. This is the �rst ever-grand event

of Omega with Collec�bles and we look forward to many more such

ac�vi�es 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 Sa�ar.

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LGIORGIO ARMANI PRIVÉ FALL 2015 COUTURE

In a week when the late Elsa Schiaparelli insinuated herself into haute couture's con-sciousness 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 look-ing 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 some-thing of that idea here.The color scheme, on the other hand, had the fin de siècle 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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LMRKD ATELIER BY KHIZERNEW 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 pros-tate new projects, highlight new trends, bringing new clients (with different require-ments), accepting new challenges every day, and yet to keep up creative process going.

The fashion collection includes fine silhou-ettes with stylish cuts in frocks, gowns, shirts , plazos and drapers.

The colors are extremely electrifying and eye catchy.

FASHION SHOWS INTERNATIONALMRKD ATELIERCOLLECTION 2015








2. To highlight such a beau�ful eye color is another �p. This can be done by intelligent appli-ca�on of black pencil / liner. The focus of such applica�on is highligh�ng the green aspect of the eye and making the eye appear more beau�ful. To bring about the best from the green eye color, the best �p is use pencil/liner on the outlines of the eye to pop out the green color and deliver the purpose of exquisiteness.

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Gorgeous Makeup Idea For Green Eyes

Green as an eye color is the most exo�c color for an eye. Being one of the most beau�ful 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 e�ect 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.

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 a�en�on goes to the silver details. Since this is not the exact no�on for a green eye, hence it doesn’t work!

6. When in applica�on 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.

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 beau�ful feature nature has gi�ed (and speci�cally good genes). We hope you make the best out this piece of informa�on. Happy Appli-ca�on!

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

3. Play with color purple! If two colors are brought best in their combina�on, they are green and purple. The appli-ca�on of purple color on eyes of people having green eye color brings about the actual sensa�on and beauty of the eye color. Hence making their eyes stand out and bring in the most of gorgeous promi-nence.

4. To make those green eyes pop out, it is highly recom-mended to use a peach or a creamy blush on. Always, works the best!

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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 let’s look it that way, does a shoe as simple as that be of any a�en�on? Canvas shoes just sound like a plain-Jane thing. But let’s 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 con-structed on a sole and upper body based on the canvas material. They are available in many colors.

2. To look at the surface bene�ts of 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 absorp�on. Women tend to experience more shock experience than men hence the usage of such shoes prevents such condi�ons 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 ac�vi�es like exercise, jogging, aerobics etc.

4. The brighter side of the women’s canvas shoes is that they are based on a low-maintaining theory. Since they are cheaper, you don’t have to fret about keeping them in perfect condi�on like many other expensive shoes you purchase!

5. An interes�ng fact about the canvas shoes for women is, they could be cleaned easily. You can just throw them in the wash-ing 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 �me 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 some�mes 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 women’s canvas shoes. We hope you have great �me wearing them. Happy Wearing!

Remedies for Panic AttackHave you ever witness a person going through panic a�ack. Have you witnessed how painful of a process is panic a�ack? The vic�m goes through a sequel of trauma in �me dura�on and the adverse of it hits him somewhere in the subcon-scious. The nega�vity of the event also transi�ons to the subconscious of those who are spectators. Does the situa�on of panic a�ack scare you? Or do you �nd the situa�on nega�vely strong, not to handle it? Well here’ the catch. Today we will be discussing some remedies that can be tried to prevent panic a�ack.

For those who do not understand what exactly a panic a�ack is? A panic a�ack is a condi�on of a person that is far adverse than plain fear and anxiety. There are evident physical symbols of panic a�ack for instance swea�ng and heavy heart racing. Panic a�acks usually strike without actual reason, warning or in terns you might say a no��ca�on. It is well said to be prepared for unseen circumstances, especially in this case; one should be prepared beforehand.

YogaStress Management

Deep Breathing1. Breathe in a paper bag, this technique is called hyperven-�la�on, but those having troubles with breathing like asthma pa�ents should avoid it. This is because this hyperven�la�on might at some point lead to oxygen depriva�on to such people.

2.To begin with dealing the panic a�ack, the vic�m should relax the shoulders and try to avoid any tension of muscles the person is observing.

3.Now try �ghtening one leg for a while maintaining the breathe and then relax it. This ac�on should be repeated With both the legs.

4. Drink chamomile tea. Yes, this is a natural yet very e�ec�ve remedy for panic a�ack. The ingredient epiginine in chamomile as a supplement is a reason for anxiety reduc�on. It imparts the proper chemical balance to the vic�m and thus reduces the worsened condi�on.

5.Drinking of green tea with L-theanine is also a very e�ec�ve remedy for reducing panic a�acks.

6.Exercise or let’s say aerobic exercise is another e�ec�ve way to wave o� that panic a�ack.

7.Another most important treatment for panic a�ack at hand is if the vic�m is standing they should sit down, if they are si�ng they should lie down. The shi�s in body posi�on helps lower the anxiety rate in the body and brain.

8.Also another aspect to cover panic a�ack would be water consump�on. Yes, you heard me right the more you have it the be�er it becomes. In such circum-stances taking a bath also helps. So, these are the ways by which a panic a�ack can be lowered. Next �me you see an aversion from a normal state to panic a�ack. Treat the vic�m with generosity; from the piece of wisdom and knowledge we just shared!

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SKaty Perry NamedTop-earning WomanIn Music By ForbesThe “bad blood” between Taylor Swi� and Katy Perry may be about to get worse. Even though Swi� 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 Swi�’s $80 million.

But Perry’s dominance is partly a quirk of the calendar, as Forbes looked at pre-tax income for the year ending on June 1.

Swi� 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 un�l May, weeks before the end of Forbes’ repor�ng period.

The wealth magazine said Swi� 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 Swi� have long hinted at animosity, with Swi�’s 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 vet-eran rock out�t Fleetwood Mac, which features Stevie Nicks. The magazine put Fleetwood Mac’s earnings at $59.5 million.

The band has enjoyed overwhelming interest during an ongoing global tour, which marked the return of fellow singer Chris�ne McVie, who le� the band in 1998.

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ENDLESS WAYS TO WEAR AND ACCESSORIZE FLORALS

What better way to celebrate your femininity than by wear-ing 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 acces-sories 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, com-plementary 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 acciden-tally! Woven and straw handbags are other great choices to accompany your flowery, femi-nine 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 unflat-tering shades and opt for brights instead.

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MEN’S FASHION MUSTHAVES FOR WINTER

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Today’s agenda is the men’s trend winter fashion trends for this season. The trend entails the direc�ons 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 popula�on. Here is what your catch is:

VelvetThe comeback of velvet trousers and jackets are a hit for the season. Try the velvet trend out and become a prominent style carrier.

BurgundyBecome a bit edgy, break the �es 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 men’s fashions.

Neo seventiesYes dear men, the theme for this season is de�nitely the neo-seven�es. This entails the details like �yaway collars the �ares and the graphics of the 70’s but in a modernized format. So this will be big fashion scene for men’s fashion this season.

Baggy TrouserYes, you heard us right! Baggy trousers are a go-go-hit for the season. Try these must have for men’s fashion this winters.

Oversized coatsDo 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 men’s fashion this season.

Roll NeckWohooo! What a comeback of the nine�es come back style. De�nitely 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 men’s fashion this season.

ShearlingA must have ever green product to put in your ward-robe; you’re de�nitely making a call out to shearling. This is a must have men’s fashion piece for this season.

BrownBrown 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 selec�on. A�er all a super elegant man needs to keeps his wardrobe pro�le ela�ng his fashion persona high. This here is surely your best friend towards the selec�on of the season’s must haves in men’s fashion. Hope you have a good �me �aun�ng your fashion treasure. Till then Happy Wearing!

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WHAT MAKES MEN ATTRACTIVETO WOMENWomen are a�racted to men for a number of reasons. Tastes vary on an individual-by-individual 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 evolu�onary "handi-cap" theory, men who are physically healthy and have good genes can a�ord to take part in risky behavior involving needles, ink and katana swords. Think of it as your body's way of showing o� for prospec�ve mates.

2. Money, Money, Money... Money:

A study by evolu�onary psychologist David Buss found that women from 37 cultures around the world value high earning poten�al and good �nancial 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 sym-metrical. 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 roman�c life based on past experiences. It starts to form at age eight. This explains why you never had a chance with that li�le red-headed girl.

8. Smell:There is no single most-a�rac�ve 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 Situa�on.

9. Confidence (Have It):Few women are a�racted to wimpy guys and most women are not a�racted to arrogant jerks. Real con�dence is the ability to switch between bravado and humility without worrying about appearing vulnerable.

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Five Little Houses Comprisea 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 con-nected 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.

A house designed by Jarmund/Vigsnæs 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 Sjælland, 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, children’s building, guest building and utility building- isn’t that amazing? But that’s 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 compo-sition 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 through-out 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: Sjælland, DenmarkDesigner: Jarmund/Vigsnæs ArkitekterStyle: ContemporaryNumber of Levels: One-storey

Unique feature:Instead of one house, this is comprised of five different houses which includes the kitchen building, parents building, children’s 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 court-yard, 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 mis-taken, 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 impor-tant 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 doesn’t 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 every-where 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 window’s ledge is deco-rated 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 don’t forget about the ladder! It would be excit-ing 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 combinationAmazing, right? Who would think that a home could actually be comprised of differ-ent 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. Isn’t it nice? This house is designed by Jarmund/Vigsnæs 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?

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HONEYMOON DESTINATIONSIN PAKISTAN

The wedding season is gearing up. And what could possibly be the most overwhelming no�on for a newlywed? Yes HONEYMOON! It is a natural ins�nct in human to plan a roman�c journey for them a�er the immense dura�on of the �ring wedding prepara�ons and the ceremony itself. It is the main �me 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 beau�ful beau�ful coun-try! With places to take one’s heart forever! This country is a heaven on heart with variety of scenic beauty one could only imagine.

Oh, you don’t think this way? Well, let’s 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 & NaranEn�tled to be the land of fairies, this place is heaven on earth. People who have a nag for �shing, hiking and trekking should de�nitely go visit this beauty! These valleys are u�erly roman�c places on the face of earth with their gorgeous beau�es packed with magic.

They connect to the extremely miraculous valleys of Noor and Lalazar and connect with the mag-ni�cent Lake Saif ul Malook. So, this honeymoon des�na�on is a die to go for!

ChitralLocated 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 e�ects 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 reten�ve color for the tour! This is one amazing honeymoon des�na�on for the newlyweds!

Neelum ValleyTalk about beauty and not men�oning Neelum valley is injus�ce. These are the magical valleys of Kashmir. The most roman�c spots on earth.

The lush green mountains and hills blended with the beau�ful neelum river �owing beside. This is a real catch for the couples who seek for love and romance!

Swat ValleyWho doesn’t know about this beauty? Swat is known for love, Swat is known for beauty, Swat is known for its orchids and �owers.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 SkarduWohoo! Did I miss on this? My! Well, this is the perfect des�na�on for all the couples out there. Nothing adds more than peace of mind and pleasure of eye.

This place is the u�er heaven on earth. Yes! De�nitely this place stand for its eternal beauty hence making it the perfect eternal place for honeymoon des�na�on.

Shogran ValleyHave you ever imagined a life full of green meadows and eccentric beauty? A beauty one can’t trade of anywhere? Well, this is a place I’m talking about.

This place here is the actual place for those lone amazingly roman�c couples truly in love. This place here is amazing and is the truest form of nature’s love one could ever relate. So yes it’s a go go grab honeymoon des�na�on. Fairy Meadows and

Nanga Parbat MountainsLast 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 roman�c places in Pakistan which will serve as the best Honeymoon des�na�ons for you. Hope you have the best honeymoon and the best bonding. Happy honeymooning!

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Brad Pitt and Angelina JolieShow Unwavering SupportFor Each Other in aRare Joint InterviewIn a rare joint interview, Brad Pi� and Angelina Jolie sat down with Tom Brokaw for NBC'sToday to talk about their new �lm, 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 rela-�onship as well but also touched on how they handled Angelina's medical proce-dures, including the preventa�ve double mastectomy she had in 2013. Read some of the couple's quotes below.

Brad on his role during the mas-tectomy 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 ques�on. It's a scary decision. There's many things that can go wrong and go many di�erent direc-�ons."

Brad on �nding out about Ange-lina'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."

Angelina on the public's reac�on to her medical decisions:

"You never know what a reac�on 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."

Angelina on having Brad's support during her procedures:

"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."

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Mahira Khan SaysShe Learnt A LotFrom Shahrukh KhanPakistani actress Mahira Khan is all set for her �rst steps in Bollywood and with no less than Shahrukh Khan, in Rahul Dholakia's Raees.The actress, who became a household name in India a�er her s�nt 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 �lm industry and her �lm back home - Ho Mann Jahaan.In an exclusive interview Mahira talked about her transi�on 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 di�erent 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 be�er."

Talking about her Raees co-star, 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 �me you don't realise it because it's hap-pening so fast. But when you come back you realise, 'Oh, I've learnt something'.

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 roo�ng for me. Even when I couldn't get a dialogue right or a dance step right I could see them encour-aging me. It was really nice. That's what happened here (in Pakistan). I thought I'll miss it there."

"Some�mes I used to miss home, but that was the ini�al 10 days or so, when I was ge�ng into character. A�er that they were all my people. Now that I'll go back again, I will be a lot more con�dent 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 �nd the transi�on from the small screen to the big screen di�erent, for Mahira, it was only about ac�ng.She said: "I don't �nd it di�erent. There's a camera, there are people and there's a direc-tor, there's a script. So I don't �nd it any di�erent. But yes, when I did Bin Roye (which I did while shoo�ng for a drama) and then I did Asim Raza's (director) �lm - Ho Mann Jahaan - then I realized that there is a di�er-ence. And the di�erence is that it is larger than life."

My �rst ever performance was in a �lm - Bol. It was a very �ny role, but it was a �lm. Then I came into drama, which became very suc-cessful. What I like about the �lms compared to drama is that it's (�lms) not a never-ending story. It's not repe��ve. You are going to entertain for two hours, so you can't b repe��ve. 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 di�erence. There is no other di�erence. For me, it's only ac�ng," 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 �lm.

"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 a�er my serial Shehr-e-Zaat, which I did a�er 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 �lm ready. We are an industry, which is ready to get into �lms full thro�le," said the actress.

"And then Bin Roye ran into a few issues and di�cul�es. And I stayed with it for 2 years and I came out as a be�er actor, maybe. It taught me so much. I don't think I'll ever invest so much, emo�onally in another char-acter or �lm".

Talking about her two �lms 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 Man-izeh, from Ho Mann Jahaan, is not. Manizeh is knows her mind, she's mature. She a cool girl; she's the quintessen�al girl of today."

"They were such di�erent characters that I had trouble ge�ng into Manizeh's shoes. Asim used to be like, 'What are you doing, why are you making your dialogues dra-ma�c'. And I realized that I was s�ll 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 con�dent 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.

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Explosive James Bondfilm 'Spectre' earnsGuinness World Record

James Bond has always been known for doing things big. Now, a new stunt lands the �lm franchise in the record books thanks to one potent cocktail of a bomb.In addi�on to kisses, kills and cocktails, James Bond �lms are �lled with another trademark feature: explosions. Now, an enormous �ery blast in the latest Bond �lm, "Spectre," has outdone them all. The big boom has claimed a Guin-ness World Record as the largest �lm 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 �lmed in Erfoud, Morocco, and takes place in the �lm right a�er Bond (Daniel Craig) and his love interest Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux) escape from a Spectre lair located in a meteorite crater. They watch the baddies' abode burst into �ery ruin from a safe distance away.

The award was given out Tuesday and belongs to Chris Corbould, who served as special e�ects and miniature-

e�ects supervisor on the �lm. He won an Oscar for his work on 2010's "Incep�on," and he's also special-e�ects 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 �lm's designa�on will be included in the "Guin-ness World Records 2017" book, as the 2016 edi�on is already on sale.The previous Guinness record-holder for

the largest �lm explosion category was 1994's "Blown Away" starring Je� Bridges and Tommy Lee Jones.While you might not immediately think of �lms when you think of Guinness World Records (I tend to think of things like the most-pierced manand the largest playing card structure), the organiza�on 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 �lm and 2010's "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" as the most expensive �lm 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 �lm "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 mil-lion), second only to its predecessor, "Skyfall."

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HOME GARDENING TIPSBECOME YOUR BEST FRIEND'A healthy lifestyle is the dream of every house. Ea�ng healthy means staying healthy in the common dic�onary of domes�c-language. This directly relates to the great con-cerns of our mom’s focusing on ea�ng organic and staying �t.

Well, they are certainly right! With this growing technological era, the lead �me of produc�ons have minimalized and have incorporated amounts of un- ar��cial assis-tance to our food cycle. This has resulted in an increase of chemicals in our diets, thus the rate of consump�on on toxins has increased. To cut this through today we will give an insight on home gardening �ps.

Yes, folks this sure is a way that will give your organic ins�ncts a be�er way out and yet keep your nag for healthy food!

1. The �rst most wanted en�ty for home gardening is preparing the soil. Yes, you should �rst start o� with the soil condi�oning. Check whether the soil you have selected for gardening has the right PH and nutrients.

For this take assistance from the ‘Tes�ng –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/�owers / VEG-ETABLES you want to plant should be bedded in a group. This prevents the ‘walking’ on to them phenom-ena. Also, grouping brings a natural reduc�on to weeding and water waste.

3. So, for one of the best home gar-dening �ps is to water the plants in the morning. This is because morn-ing is the �me of day when there is less wind interac�on hence it leads to minimal evapora�on. Also, during evening if you water your home made gardening babies, they keep damp overnight and hence become prone to fungal and bacte-rial infec�on.

4. Natural predators could become your best friends like; frogs, toads, lizards. You want to avoid the use of pes�cides. Why not turning a rely-ing hand towards your nature bud-dies? This surely is an essen�al home gardening �p.

HOME GARDENING TIPS:

5. If you are �red of mortals chomp-ing on your planta�on, well, here’s a catch ‘Ne�ng’. Yes, net it! Till they grow. This will save the creatures from creeping and munching on your valuables. And this dear folks is an e�ec�ve home gardening solu�on!

6. When plan�ng roses, a sincere home gardening advice is to PRUNE them. Pruning helps pre-ven�ng the black blotches and blights from forma�on. Prune them to the compliment of best roses ever!

7. If you have been growing toma-toes and the weather starts ge�ng 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 gar-dening �ps that will prove e�ec�ve to you. Go venture the organic health by the growth of organic vegetables and organic plants. Keep yourself a beau�ful sight and health. Happy Home Gardening!

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