Monthly Archives: March 2013

Is Runways Fashion Easy to Adopt?

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Runways are actually the platforms for all those associated with fashion industry. Stylists, photographers, designers all need a stage to showcase what new they have for the upcoming season.

Most of the times, runways fashions go wild and you may ponder; can they be carried normally? Runway fashions are most probably not meant for the masses and they just hit the money class.

Designer’s Phobia

Most likely, dresses on runways are ridiculously presented. Like a girl in banana print seems like wearing cloth back from the ages when human merely knows about clothing trends. Our Pakistani fashion land is occupied by big names of fashion designers and if they produce something unpractical they will be called genius just because they have established name in the industry. Similarly if the dresses are designed by Marc Jacobs or Miuccia Prada then most probably the very next thought is “Exceptional”.

Competition prevailing in the industry

With so many designers popping up each new season, it has become so tough to even register your brand name. Only those stay who can produce unique work. In order to get noticed, many novice designers try some theme which really is weird. This is just one of the tactics. Apart from that marketing campaigns are crucial to get yourself registered.

Breaking Status Quo

In most of the fashion shows, designers in order to break status quo go for something which is totally unrealistic. Like summers are just on their way and many top designers are bringing their summer collection out. Each and every collection claim a different inspired theme like some will pick floral and some will pick vintage style. All this is done to get massive response towards their brand.

Runway trends are practical too

Not all the times, trends are friendly too which mean not only in terms of style but also the affordability factor. Designers are not only designing casual tops or chic trendy ways of clothing but also traditional apparel. One of such example is Arsalan and Yahseer label which is solely dedicated for men’s wear. They have embroidered sherwanis and Kurtas collection which is not only traditional but holds style too. Apart from that a very talented Shirin Hassan embed block print techniques in traditional long shirts as she has done in her recent spring/ summer lawn collection 2013.   

Runways introduce new styles and trends

Designers used to prepare for each and every fashion show. Especially at the end of the year designer keep a vigilant eye on the latest trends world over and then adopt as accordingly. Last year the trend of long shirts, churi pajamas and trousers rule which were totally out in the previous years. Palazzo pants, and sheath dresses are some of the trends which will stay for the year 2013. Similarly transparency trends in shoes, bags and clutches will stick to this year’s trends.

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Design Secrets for Small Homes

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Living in a small space home seems tough sometimes; as you can’t even manage your essential stuff. You can discover many ways to maximize your home space.

Are you looking for decorating ideas or just want to have interior designing inspirations? Painting walls white, mirrors, tapestry style, side tables are some of the creative ways which can be employed to open up small space. 

If you are in a habit of flinging away the stuff here and there then small space issue can never be resolved. Also, if you are among those lazy or poky people who can’t spend their whole day to renovate a new look then simple tricks can do wonders. Lightening can embrace more space especially if you place a lamp on kitchen top. Chandeliers can be used with varied options too.

Light Palette

The foremost thing that you can do is to add neutral or white color to the interior or the place which you want to look widened. Paint walls and ceilings in white; moreover add white curtains with a flowing length. Lace curtains in silk and chiffon helps in creating doorways inside house like from dining to living room.   

Tapestry is in fabric trends

Tapestry style was originally driven from 16th century which is the style for 2013. Yes, if you want your home to look upgraded then you need to choose that particular style.

Side tables

Side tables are best to be utilized in small space houses as big coffee tables eat up the space. These tables cannot only be used in living room but also for bedrooms.

Wall Mirrors

Wall mirrors are ideal to be used for home decor. The reason is the space factor they add. The small room project appeal for wider space. Also, you can use light or light fixtures for adding up space. Like placing a lamp on kitchen counter side helps in adding space.

Furniture performing double duty

Choose furniture which can perform double duty for you. Means you can have a bed with drawers under. If you don’t have drawers beneath then you can utilize your old drawers and can add wheels under. This will prevent from scratches on the floor. Also, off-seasonal clothes can easily be stored without consuming space.  

Hence, small space isn’t an issue as long as you have a desire to play creatively with interior design themes. Often when you sign in the lease for rental apartment you get badly stuck with the options already you are given with the furnishings. If the carpet on the floor is not that much stylish you can go for floor covering options or large rugs. This is just the one way out from the problem but there are outnumbered ways to think out of the box.

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Hairstyles for Round faces

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Hairstyles for Round faces

Round face hairstyles must deflect the roundness of the face. Layering is one of the good options but it isn’t about angling layers in fact about doing it right. This isn’t mean to box your face in but sophistication must be echoed louder at the final do look.

Overdo of layers will make your face to look shorter so you can have many other options like buns, braids and twists. If your hairs are thin then for sure layers will not look good so for adding volume back combing is advisable.

Round Faces must Avoid Straight Bangs

Straight or heavy bangs are not for round faces rather they must go for layered bangs. Moreover, adopt style which adds length or height to your face like styles in which your hairs are short from your face sides or close to face.

Curls or Waves for Round Faces

Curls or gentle waves are helpful in deflecting face roundness. Most of the women do have naturally if you are one of them then keep them naturally or can wrap hairs in curl iron barrels for getting that look. Avoid curls around cheeks and try them at hair ends.

Facing Issue of Double Chin?

If you have double chin issue then try short hairstyles and keep length of hair above chin to draw attention upwards. Bob style is ideal in this regard. Also, shorter hairstyles are good for round faced women. Such women have shorter necks mostly and shorter hairstyles add length and it will look longer.

Shoulder Length Hairs

Shoulder length hairs are great to create lines by drawing away the attention from the round edges of the face. Also, you can consider having a fringe but thick fringe isn’t advisable. Also, try to have long bangs to be cut diagonally.

Adding Voluminous Lob

Cheeks are the fullest part of the round face so try to keep all of the weight or volume of the hair at the hair end strands. Adding soft layers at the end will help in adding thickness. Retro gorgeous feel at very first sight will be promoted so try to have hair lops especially if your hair are voluminous or heavy.

Hence, short hairstyles are suitable for well-proportioned or round faces. Long hair styles or shoulder length hairs can also add melodramatic affect if curls or gentle waves are tried. Layering and lob styles are suggested for all those women blessed with thick hair. Fringe style can also be added only if they are not with heavy bang because it may make your face to look shorter. Avoid all such styles which can enhance the roundness of the face as deflection creates attraction while rounded appeal make your face to look all dull.

Eyes are windows to soul; latest eye makeup trends in Pakistani Fashion

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pakistani eye makeup trend

The makeup on eyes can be applied naturally or for dramatic appeal you can use bold hues of shadows. Trends in eye makeup change the same way it does for clothing, shoes and accessories. If you are novice and had never experimented much eye makeup techniques just because you think that you may end up messing everything then here you will get useful tips. These ravishing eye makeup tips will definitely help to cast a spell.

Spring has blossomed in most parts of the country and now there are bright colors in eye shadows to have entirely new look. Eye makeup plays a vital role especially if you are preparing for an evening party, corporate interview or for a wedding. Makeup for wedding can be done by some makeup artists or stylist but for routine you have to know the must-haves of eye makeup. Given eye makeup tips are latest spring fashion trends in eye makeup which are devised by famous makeup artists and stylists of the industry.

1.       Bold Brows; back in fashion trend again

Bold eye brows are back again in spring 2013 eye makeup trends. For getting the look, brush eye brows downwards so that you can have clear idea about the eye brow shape then fill up the spaces with eye brow pencil in soft brown. This will shape your eye contours properly.

2.       Curled lashes; how many styles to play with?

From inky to curled and combed looks there are many styles to play with eye lashes. You can have beautiful eyes by playing different chic variety by applying white eyeliner.

3.       Floating Eye Makeup; do you want something out of way?

You can apply daring turquoise and green swoops above eye crease. For more daunting look, apply one coat of mascara and this will be totally out of the way.

4.       Eye colors- Turquoise, Vibrant Aqua and Jade

The influence of Mediterranean encircled makeup artists which is more visible in eye makeup. The shades of vibrant aqua, turquoise and jade are mostly the colors of the spring eye makeup. The look isn’t too wild or too bold to carry every day.

5.       Smoldering eyes; looks from 70’s back in 2013 eye makeup trend

Smoldering eyes was the eye makeup from 70’s. To have that look, apply dark brown liner on the outer rims and then apply matching shadow around the lids. To highlight inner corners, add shimmery cream highlighters to corners and to brow bones.

Hence, some of the eye makeup trends are derived from back 70’s and some are experimented. Whatever the inspiration is, the eyes would only look good if they are healthy too.  Pale or yellow eyes will no longer cause impact no matter how tactfully you deal with makeup. Except that factor, all these trends are easy to be carried in routine as they will not over-do your look while keeping you strikingly attractive.