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C E N T R A L
INTERNATIONAL
ISSUE 25

Luxurious

YACHTS

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DEKH MAGER PYAAR SEY

Prenatal

YOGA

BMW
5
GT FUEL CELL

BRIDAL
MEHNDI

DESIGNS

PARINEETI CHOPRA

Abdominal workouts for men

My House Is Like My BABY

Black and Green TEA

Wear White Jeans

for

Shraddha Kapoor
F i l m y

F u n d a s

Tabassum Mughal
collection at telenor bridal
couture week 2 0 1 5

JUSTIN BIEBER
talks

Calvin Klein in

HONG KONG

Summer
Maria B 2015
NEW

collection

CONTENT
FASHION SHOWS INTERNATIONAL
5. Umsha by Uzma Babar collection at telenor
bridal couture week 2015.
13. Sarah Gandapur telenor bridal couture
week 2015.
21. Tabassum Mughal collection at telenor bridal
couture week 2015.

FASHION AND TRENDS

29
Maria
B New
Collection

49

Benefits of
Prenatal
Yoga

33. GIRLY SANDALS TO WEAR THIS SUMMER

2015.
35. Wear White Jeans for Summer.

BEAUTY AND HEALTH

41. Makeup tips for brown eyes.
43. Homemade beauty tips for teenage girls to
get attractive.
45. Bridal Mehndi Designs for 2015.
47. Health Benefits of Black and Green Tea.

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MEN INTEREST

63. How to look More Smart, Handsome and

Attractive to Women.
Mens Fashion Trends 69. Abdominal Workouts for Men.
for Spring/
Summer
2015.

LUXURY LIVING

75. Luxurious Yachts.

INTERVIEWS
83. Fashion central exclusive talk with designer Erum Khan.
89. Shraddha Kapoors filmy fundas.

ENTERTAINMENT

97

75

Justin Bieber Talks

Calvin Klein in Hong
Kong.

93. Jacqueline Fernandezs six avatars for

ishq karenge.
95. The much anticipated teaser trailer for
dekh magar pyaar se.

INTERIORS
105. Inspired color palettes for spring season.

EVENTS

111. Dior girl by Rida beauty spa salon

launch Lahore.
115. Ensemble launches the ecochic design
Parineeti awards 2015.
Chopra 117. MCB Launch in Burj Khalifa Dubai.
119. Anjalee & Arjun Kapoor launched its
My
House is European flagship store.
like My
123. Berlutis Picasso Museum Picnic Dinner
Baby
and Givenchys After-Party.

87

71

BMW 5
Series GT
Fuel Cell
Concept
Review

Editors note
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team at fashion central international. Your comments,
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Your praise for telenor bridal couture week compels us

to continue publishing some more outstanding shows
of this most popular week. In this issue we have for you
Umsha by Uzma Babar, Sarah Gandapur and Tabassum
Mughal. Have a look and enjoy the stylings.
The ever popular Maria B again finds space in this
issue. Her collections are full of beautiful color schemes
with delicate embroidery and stone work. As for upcoming trends look up the articles on girly sandal
trends and white jeans. As for health and beauty there
is much to review, read and follow and thereby avail
benefits.
The interview section includes names like Sharaddha
Kapoor, Perintee Chopra and Erum Khan. All these
celebrities speak their heart out.
For those who seek the world of luxury, there is a fulfilling report on luxurious yachts. Just keep in mind that
the world of mega yachts is simply tantalizing.
Besides the above there is much more on fashion, entertainment and events. In particular, the men need
to look at the abdominal workouts, how to look more
smart,handsome and attractive to women and also the
trends for summer. Keep clicking and seek joy.
Finally a word about Justin Bieber. He is now into the
fashion world, in addition to his singing.
Viewers, please stay
in touch and lets
continue the
exchange of ideas.

Anny

UMSHA BY UZMA BABAR

SUPER COLLECTION AT TELENOR BRIDAL COUTURE WEEK 2015
The summer edition
of Telenor Bridal Couture week was made
more complete with
the addition of bridal
stylings of UMSHA
by Uzma Babar. This
designer impressed
with her conventional
detailing with classic
colors and rich accompaniments on contemporary silhouttes. At
the fashion week the
UMSHA collection
comprised of festive
reds, rusts and rani
pinks in line with timeless bridals in soft muted pastels fused with
heavy matte golds and
jeweled details. Uzma
Babar TBWC 2015 collection was remarkable
and stood out as one of
the most outstanding
stylish collection at
TBCW 2015. Definitely
the dresses were most
suited for receptions.
In particular the short
size cholis with lehengas were the main
attractions on the ramp
and also most likewere
the magical wedding
lehngas in bright hues.
Moammar Rana appeared as the showstopper for this stunning collection.

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SARAH GANDAPUR
ANOTHER SPECIAL ONE AT TELENOR BRIDAL COUTURE WEEK 2015

Sarah Gandapurs
elite TBCW 2015
collection was inspired by the royal darbars of the
sub continent. She
managed to infuse
eternal sophistication with chic modernism through her
dresses. The collections by Sarah Gandapur had tilla work
embellishments.
Also there were
sleeveless shirts and
lehenga cholis.
The fashion models
wore maatha pattis
too. It must be highlighted that all the
bridal outfits looked
sizzling.
The national dress
from across the
border took prominence in Sarah Gandapurs collection.
Taking this sensuous ensemble, she
experimented with
the sari in a bid to
offer something distinctive but largely
failed to make a
huge impact though
she did manage to
deliver some knockout looks as well.

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This collection can

be marked as the
most outstanding
collection for the
reception days or
wedding occassions.
Tabassum Mughals bridal
and trousseau
collection titled
through the vintage rose garden
for Telenor Bridal
Week 2015 was a
sumptuous and
majestic collection
inspired by imperial courts.

TABASSUM
MUGHAL

COLLECTION
AT TELENOR
BRIDAL
COUTURE
WEEK
2015

Picturesque victoriana dargen-scapes and exquisite

flora and fern were rendered
into artisanal works of magnificence.
The designer worked with a
kaleidoscopic colour palette
beginning with light grey and
ecru and transmogrifying
to flourishes of rust, plum,
crimson and maroon.

The collection
offered brides a
plethora of silhouette options from
embroidered long
jackets worn with
billowing gowns
to sensuous cholis
worn with neon
chatta patti patchwork lehngas.

Embroidery in the form of

rose blooms mounted on
ornate picture frames and
other floral ruminations
use intricate metal-wirenaqshi embroidery, pearls,
stone-work, crystals and
ubiquitous gota work
which offer three-dimensional illusions of grandeur and sophistication.
Super model Nadia Hussain was the showstopper
for Tabassum Mughal
TBCW Bridal collection.

Credits:
Hair and makeup for all days is being done by
acclaimed makeup and hair stylist Saba Ansari
of Saba salon. Choreography and event direction for all days is being handled by hassan
Sheheryar Yasin. Telenor Bridal Couture Week
is powered by Haier mobile, refreshed by aqua
fina. Its official beverage partner is nestle fruitavital. Fragrance partner is Junaid Jamshed.
Official radio partner is FM 106.2. Furniture
partner is habitt and food partner is burger
king.
The PR & media of the entire event is being
handled jointly by Take-|| and PR department
of Hum network.

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MARIA B MBROIDERED
COLLECTION 2015
INCLUDED ALL DIGITALLY PRINTED ACCUMULATION. THE COLLECTION WAS FULL
OF BEAUTIFUL COLOR
SCHEMES WITH DELICATE EMBROIDERY
AND STONE WORK.
ACCUMULATION IS
ALL CONCEALED WITH
THE COMPUTERIZED
PRINTED DRESSES.
ADVANCED PRINT
PLANNING AND ALL
THE CUTS AND PIECES LOOK WONDERFUL
IN THIS COMPUTERIZED PRINT RE-ENHANCING MARIA B
SELECTION LANDED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH
MUCH DEMANDED
BEST SHADES IN RED,
DARK, PINK, PURPLE,
MAROON AND ALSO
IN THE SHADES OF DIM
AND HOT PINK.
MARIA B MBROIDERED
COLLECTION IS AVAILABLE IN THREE PIECE
RANGE IN THE FINEST
CHIFFON FABRIC.

33

GIRLY SANDALS TO
WEAR THIS SUMMER 2015
You likely have a couple of these sets as of now from our spring shoe pattern guide, yet weve
got some more styles that youll likely need to add to your closet.
Whether youre
into an announcement making
fighter or customary flip slump,
theres a couple
for each event
you have gotten
ready for the hotter months. From
thick mid-heels to
energetic shoes,
read on to find out
about what open
toe styles you can
browse this season.
At that point look
at our slideshow to
shop for them all
and begin planning those standard pedicures.

GLADIATOR:

Odds are just a couple of us customers will

choose the knee-high form (and in the event that
you do, get it, young lady!), so we propose going for a style that hits comfortable lower leg or
even up to the base of your calf. Wear them with
shorts, a sun dress, or slip them under your thin
pants.

FLIP FLOPS:

In the event that mold tennis shoes are a thing,

then consider the conventional flip flounder the
following shoe thing to get an originator overhaul.

With cooperation outlines by Valentino and Mara

Hoffman, the Brazilian shoe brand Hawaiians are
on move at keeping their mainstream flip flounders a long way from being a design violation of
social norms.

ONE STRAP HEEL

This specific style is for those up and coming unhitched female gatherings, summer weddings, and
womens evenings, youve added to your calendar.
The shoe youll likely combine with both your
large number of cool dresses and mixed drink
clothing outfits. Be that as it may, dont undermine
the adaptability of this hot stiletto; they impeccably spruce up some beau pants or printed track
pants.

FOOTBED

Another 90s staple that advanced once again into

our lives. Because of our recollections of easily
brandishing Birkenstocks all through our teen
years, we at long last have motivation to wear
them once more. Whats more, if Birks were never
your thing however regardless you need a shoe
that is tough and cozy, theres a huge amount of
distinctive flatbed styles that youll need to wear.

MINI WEDGE

Not with standing the thick heel, theres likewise

this form of a shoe that includes stature without
losing solace. Settle on an announcement making
style like a metallic pastel pink or a bare and-white
shading comb.

35

Wear
White
Jeans for
Summer

White has dependably been a definitive warm climate shading

and for summer, were cherishing outfits that have touches of
white all around. This year, one of the pieces taking all important focal point is white pants. Its not another pattern, by any
methods.
Theyve been around for a long while now and theyve generally
been a staple for spring and summer yet all the more so amid
summer.
White pants are extraordinary to work with on the grounds that
they run well with everything without exception. Its similar to
having a clear peddle where you can showcase awesome pieces
against.
Here are some valuable tips on the most proficient method to
wear white pants for summer and look chic in all of them season long.

1. THICK GOOD QUALITY MATERIAL:

The main problem with wearing white pants is that it makes

panty lines more noticeable. To avoid this discomfort, go for the
best thick quality fabric that makes you covered properly with
less visibility. You can also wear seamless underwear to stay
away from this problem.

2. MONOCHROMATIC WHITE OUTFIT:

Monochromatic white outfits are the latest trend for spring and
summer and have a slimming effect. It makes you look thinner
and taller so its great if youre petite.

3. CHUNKY BRIGHT
PRINTS:

Since white is so plain and essential, its verging on basic that you
match it up with something fun,
energizing and fascinating like
cool summer prints and strong
tints. Pick prints that come for
entertainment only and dynamic hues. Theyre certain to pop
against the plain white pants
which kind of go about as a clear
solicit where you can showcase
prints.

4. NEUTRALS:

White is a neutral color that easily blends with everything. The other neutral colors like black,
beige, and tan goes well with white. Wearing white jeans with other neutral pieces to create a
look that perfectly embodies the minimalist trend.

5. SUMMER CASUAL OUTFIT:

Need a quick casual look for summer? Wear your white jeans with a chambray shirt or a tank
top with a denim jacket on top and youre all set for the day. Its such an easy outfit thats sure
to give you that instant summer vibe in your look. Add other summer accessories into the
mix like a chic hat or a cute bucket bag to go all out on your summer casual look.

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MAKEUP TIPS FOR

BROWN EYES
For the brown peered toward gals
out there, there are such a variety
of decisions when it boils down
to making the ideal eye cosmetics
look. Since brown doesnt have a
corresponding or inverse shading on the shading wheel, pretty
much any eye cosmetics shading
will match well with chestnut
eyes.
In the event that you are searching for eye cosmetics tips for
brown eyes, look no further. One
fortunate thing about brown eyes
is that they look great with pretty
much any eye shadow shading,
from light to dull.
Contingent upon your shade of
chestnut, there are sure hues that
will supplement your look superior to anything others. Look at
these tips straight from the cosmetics craftsman stars.
Since most eye shadow hues function admirably with brown eyes, a
standout amongst the most critical steps while taking after eye
cosmetics tips for chestnut eyes is
to figure out what shade of chestnut you have. On the off chance
that you have profound chestnut
eyes that can be mistaken for
dark, in a perfect world you need
to go for eye cosmetics hues in the
medium to dull scope of hues.

Medium brown eyes

look great with pretty
much any shading,
particularly green,
while light chestnut
eyes look great with
hues, for example, light
yellow that draw out
the brilliant bits.
Remember that lighter hues bring out and
boost the span of your
eyes, while darker hues
minimize and form.
Another of the more
vital eye cosmetics
tips for chestnut eyes
is to consolidate dull
eyeliner with lighter
eye shadow so as to
underscore your eyes.
For dull chestnut eyes,
medium to dim eye
shadow shades will
function admirably
with your shading.
Plum, dull green and
rich grays are all incredible shading decisions. Make certain
to inspect the bits of
lighter shading in your
eyes to choose a suitable eyeliner shading.

Doing as such will help your eye cosmetics look last more, and it will
keep your shadow from bunching around your eyes. You ought to
choose an eye base shading that is near to your skin tone and spread
over the eye top region with either an eye shadow brush or your fingers.

One imperative eye cosmetics tip is to dependably begin lighter. It is

much simpler to layer shading and apply more than it is to evacuate
overabundance eye shadow. Abstain from applying more profound
hues to your forehead bone territory unless you are searching for an
additional sensational look. You can, on the other hand, apply more
unbiased hues to the temples bone for a lighter day look.
For an ordinary straightforward look,
include shading into your
wrinkle (most
Preceding applying
of the way to
your eye shadow shad- your eyebrow,
ing, it is imperative to and mix uprecall that you have to ward. You can
apply an eye cosmetics likewise apply
base first keeping in
darker eye
mind the end goal to hues on the exmake a smooth surface ternal corner
for the eye shading to of your eyes in
hook on to.
an even.

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Teenage girls are very much concerned about their looks and beauty. While teenage is the best time to enhance your looks, it is also the time to deal with many
skin care issues. Every teenage girl wants to look smart and well-groomed, but
due to some hormonal changes this age brings many beauty related problems.
Being a teenager, you have every right to look beautiful with glowing complexion
and even-toned skin. If your hormonal issues are putting beauty related challenges in front of you, dont get upset. Rather than investing your precious pocket
money in buying expensive skin care products, have a look at these great grooming ideas and homemade beauty tips to get a shiny and healthy skin.

HOMEMADE BEAUTY TIP

FOR TEENAGE GIRLS TO GET

ATTRACTIVE

TIPS FOR FAIR AND GLOWING

COMPLEXION:

Fair and healthy complexion is the desire of every

teenage girl. If your skin looks healthy and glowing,
you will need lesser makeup and cosmetics to enhance your looks. Fresher skin will make you attractive and naturally beautiful. If you want to have fair
complexion, you can surely try out these wonderful
homemade beauty tips.
Tip 1: Make a face whitening mask by adding almond
oil and lemon juice (2 tablespoon each) along with
one egg yolk. Mix in the ingredients well and apply this paste evenly all over your face with a brush,
avoid the under eye area. Let this paste work on your
skin for at least 10 minutes. Start taking it off from
your face by gently massaging the mask before rinsing it off with water. Repeat this procedure regularly
and you will soon get fair and glowing complexion.

Tip 2: For an instant fairer and

glowing look, try out this wonderful
homemade papaya mask. This is totally natural and inexpensive way to
get glowing and bright complexion
in minutes. Blend the papaya and
make it like a paste. Apply this paste
on your face and let it dry. Wash off
your face with lukewarm water to
see the noticeably fairer skin.

TIPS FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN:

Most of the teenagers face the issue of acne and pimples

that hurts the health of their skin. With the selection of
wrong skincare products and excessive use of cosmetics, the acne can flare up and can hurt your confidence.
In severe cases, the acne leave out horrible acne marks
and scars that make you look unattractive. Try out these
homemade beauty tips to get rid of those upsetting acne
problems.
Tip: Take a piece of freshly cut onion and crush it well. Dip it in white vinegar for few hours
to make an anti-acne astringent. Dip a cotton ball in this solution and dab it over the infected
skin zones. Repeat this process regularly and within 4 to 6 applications, you will notice remarkable reduction in the acne spots and pimples. Your skin will become clearer and fairer
with this simple astringent.

TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL

LIPS:

Lips are surely the most delicate

part of your face and must be properly taken care of. The thin layer of
lips usually gets damaged due to sun
exposure in summers.
Also, if you have habit of biting
your lips, you will be experiencing
the problem of over-drying and
chapped lips. Being a teenager, you
want to get those pink soft lips that
you have always admired. Try out
this amazing tip to have smooth and
Apply this mixture on your lips every day before going
beautiful lips.
to bed. Within few days, you will notice the beauty and
Tip 1: Take a small amount of fresh softness in your lips with a natural pink shade.
milk in a bowl and add some fresh
rose petals in it. Let the petals soak Tip 2: Honey is a natural beauty enhancer. You can
in the milk and save this mixture in improve the texture and color of your lips by applying
honey 2 to 3 times a day as a natural lip moisturizer.
the refrigerator.

45

Bridal

Mehndi
Designs
for 2015

Mehndi is something
almost all girls love and
there is no denying the
fact that a desi traditional
bride is totally incomplete without mehndi.

Mehndi not only enhances the bridal beauty but also makes
our culture depict in the most wonderful way. The trend for
2015 regarding bridal mehndi is mostly that young and new
brides are not preferring heavy designs on their hands.
They like to emphasize more on their jewelry and clothes,
not to mention the makeup. In order to keep all these things
in mind and choose a particular kind of mehndi design is no
doubt tricky, but we have tried to solve your problem by coming up with highly unique and trendy designs for mehndi so
that it is traditional and contemporary at the same time.
Here are some of the gorgeous top bridal mehndi designs.

Arq Mehndi (Paisleys) Design:

The most adored design in mehndi is the paisleys design and

it is something that never goes out of fashion. It normally can
work with any kind of bridal dress and makes the hands look
really delicate and pretty. Arq mehndi is a relatively new concept but it is rapidly being accepted and people arrange for the
application of this kind of syringe mehndi quite often.

Arabic Mehndi Design:

Another one of the Top Bridal Mehndi Designs for 2015

is the Arabic design. People
with relatively heavier looks
on their bridal day go for this
kind of mehndi as it goes very
well with this kind of look. Arabic mehndi can also be made
a theme for a certain event for
the wedding as well. It looks
extremely royal and unique.

Glitter and Two Toned

Mehndi Design:

This one particular kind of

mehndi is not so new and
is least preferred by young
brides. But, in our opinion it
can look extremely gorgeous if
it is worn in the best possible
way.
Functions like walima or
engagement ceremony are
best for applying this kind of
mehndi as usually, the brides
wear pastels and subtle colors
on these occasions. There is
no denying the fact that this
particular design of mehndi is
rather tricky and one needs to
be extremely careful in making the right choice of design.

Black Mehndi Design:

Instead of going for the tradition maroon color of the mehndi, there is a
new kind of mehndi design available in
market now. It is the black mehndi that
is being preferred this wedding season
by many new brides.
The black mehndi looks extremely modern and is easy to take off too as it peels
off after a day or two on its own. The
color black is highly unique and high on
our preference list for Top Bridal Mehndi Designs of 2015.

The above mentioned Top Bridal Mehndi designs for 2015 are
simply gorgeous. If you have wedding functions lined up, our
wish is that you try and follow all of these in the wedding functions and flaunt your style. The best part about all these 2015
bridal mehndi designs is that they can be applied not just on
hands but on your feet too, without making them look hideous.

47

Health Benefits
of Black and
Green Tea
Everyone is familiar with tea; most of us are
tea addicted. Although the perception about
tea is that it has diverse effects on the health
of the humans, one can be guided by the fact
that excess of everything is bad and results in
negative impact. So we have to avoid having
excessive tea.
There are plenty of health benefits that
emerge from making tea our daily routine.
We all are aware that there are various types
of teas. The most common types of teas are
black tea and green tea.
Here we will be sharing a few of the benefits
drinking these types of teas.

Black Tea and its Benefits

Less Caffeine:

The people who are caffeine addict and take

lots of coffee as it has the major caffeine content, it is better for them to include tea as a
part of their daily routine.
It is an alternate or replacement of coffee, but
the benefit of adding tea instead of coffee is
that it has less caffeine content present. Then,
having the quality of tea also matters. Choosing the best companies for the quality of tea
will give them caffeine satisfaction, the one
their body craves for.

Removed Clots:

Clotting causes heart attacked and leads to

sudden deaths. To prevent such a critical and
life threatening heart disease better to add
tea in your daily routine. It helps in removing
the small clots that may occur in the body,
causing the barrier in the blood flow. As per
the surveys conducted in various areas of the
world, the people having two to three cups
of tea are less prone towards the fatal heart
attacks than to the people who do not take
black tea. Hence, black tea is a life agent too!

Prevents Diabetes:

Diabetes is known as the

house of diseases, it lowers
the immune system of the
body. Diabetes is one of the
major cause of death. However, due to the advancement in the sciences, the
death rate has gone far below than the previous rate.
Green tea helps in reducing
the diabetes. It actually helps
in maintaining the sugar
level in the body. Taking a
cup of green tea after every
meal is best practice.

Helps in Strengthening the Bones:

This is one of the most interesting facts that

people are aware of. The misconception is that
tea kills the calcium level of the bones, however it is false! Tea helps in building up the
calcium level hence, making the bones strong
and prevents arthritis. The studies shows that
people having more tea have strong bones
that the tea avoiders. It is the not only the
milk ratio in the tea that builds up the calcium level, but the tea leaves that helps in minting the calcium.

Reduces Stress and

Weight:

Detoxification:

This is one of the important facts

that the green tea presents. It is
Drinking green tea helps
detoxifying agent. It helps to expel
in weight reduction. It is
beneficial for dealing with out the toxins that causes dullness
in the skin and complexion. It enstress and anxiety that
ables to give shine to the teeth and
most people suffer from.
Green tea is best to be had also prevents tooth decay. It helps
in making the immune system
on a daily basis. This is
bound to prove fruitful for better, hence, body gets resistant
the human body. It controls to germs. It enables to regulate the
digestive system to function in
the enzymes that cause
smooth manner. Taking black and
stress and depression. It
also controls the formation green tea has bunches of benefits,
of fats. Hence, you tend to but one should take the balanced
amount of tea for good results.
get smarter.

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Benefits of
Prenatal Yoga

Yoga builds strength:

One of the best things about yoga is it makes you stronger all over, says Santa Monica YogaWorks instructor Julie Jacobs. Youll need that strength in your lower body to carry the added pregnancy weight and
compensate for changes in balance. And youll need it in your upper body to handle the weight youll be
carrying around for the year or so after birth your baby!

Yoga helps relieve aches and

pains:

Back pain is a common pregnancy

complaint, often worsening as the
weight of the uterus (and the baby in it)
increases. Prenatal yoga strengthens the
muscles that support this weight, taking
pressure off the lower back.
Many women experience irritation of
the sciatic nerve during pregnancy,
and yoga can also be great for this. The
pigeon pose and half-moon pose can
stretch this area to relieve pain, and
inversions can help make space in the
pelvis to lessen irritation.

Yoga teaches you to breathe:

Breathing exercises can be incredibly helpful

during pregnancy for calming and centering
purposes, and to maximize oxygen flow when you
need it.
Breath control is an invaluable asset for pain management in labor and birth, especially for those
hoping to forego medical pain relief options.

Yoga teaches balance

As weight and body shape changes,

pregnant women can feel wonky and
wobbly. Balancing asanas, like the tree
pose and the half-moon pose, help
women get comfortable with their
changing center of gravity, while poses
like the downward dog and the warrior
will help stretch and strengthen the
muscles required to counterbalance the
big belly.

Yoga helps you open your hips for childbirth:

Not only does yoga make your body stronger all over (a huge
asset in childbirth), but as your pregnancy progresses, your practice can be tailored to focus more directly on birth preparation.
Squats and other hip-opening poses can help your baby get into
position and help with pushing. Some yoga teachers will work
directly with women in the end of the last trimester to give them
tools to cope with pain and ease childbirth.

Yoga relieves anxiety:

The attention to breathing, the calm atmosphere and music, and the stretching and relaxation can really help turn down the noise in your head. Yoga is about being in the moment
and letting everything else fall away for the time being. That break from the bustle can help
with anxiety about health, birth, or anything else there is to do or worry about.

Yoga helps
you bond with
your baby:

The focus on
staying in the
moment can serve
another important
purpose. Prenatal
yoga gives moms a
heightened ability
to connect with
the experience of
being pregnant
in the here and
now, and bond
with their babies.
Its easy to lose
that feeling in the
hubbub of the everyday, so having a
dedicated time to
relax and connect
can be a real gift
the echoes can
last a lifetime.

Yoga teaches
you how to
rest on
command:

Nap when the

baby naps. Youll
hear this advice
dozens of times
during and after
pregnancy. The
takeaway is that
sleeping when
youre tired is not
necessarily part
of your new
normal. Instead, youll have to learn to rest when the opportunity presents itself. Savasana,
the relaxation pose that comes at the end of any yoga class, is often adapted to a side-lying
or semi-reclining pose in prenatal yoga. But the benefits are the same. Learning to quiet
your mind and body and get rest when you can will serve you well when your sleep schedule is out of your control.

Yoga is a great way to meet other

moms:

Prenatal exercise classes are one of the best ways

to meet moms who are also at your stage in pregnancy.
As you transition to a new phase of your life,
having a supportive network of women who understand what youre going through is incredibly
helpful.

Yoga encourages confidence:

Unfamiliar feelings and uncomfortable side effects often result in a general sense of unease
with your body during pregnancy. Seeing the power of your own body in a room full of
other powerful
pregnant women can
be great positive
reinforcement.
And your yoga
instructors words of
wisdom can help
remind you of your
inner strength.

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Photography
Tomas Mihalik

Model
Emily Rose

 Hair and make up

Jodie Shoesmith

 Technical Management
Robert Lapworth

 Styling
Maggie Harold

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Look More Smart,

Handsome and
Attractive to Women

Life turns into a bit simple in case youre gorgeous you get ladies, you improve administration, and shockingly better compensation, as well. Uplifting
news is that its less demanding to wind up great looking nowadays.
Youve heard this from us incalculable times,
however do you truly ever saturate? Consider
it as sustenance for your face. It decreases the
danger of post-shave disturbance furthermore helps in keeping up the skins pH equalization. Its only a straightforward demonstration of utilizing a cream. In this way that
your face turns into not as much as a battleground after you shave, then you presumably
need to do a reversal to the fundamentals.
The new-age five razor sharp edges in your
cartridge will make a spectacular showing
yet it will victimize the common oils off
your skin that you require keeping in mind
the end goal to maintain a strategic distance
from scratches and cuts.

Take regard, or be prepared to go under the

blade by utilizing Botox sooner than you suspected. Get into the propensity for applying
sunscreen every prior day venturing out of
your house.
Stained, unclean teeth are an evidence of
your preparing propensities, or scarcity in
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as well as assumes a key part in the dating
diversion and additionally your expert life.
The best conceivable approach to whiten
your teeth is to strive for customary cleanings
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Shower with a scented cleanser/wash, use antiperspirants

or fragrances, damnation, you
can wash your garments even.
Yet, the most fundamental
propensity is to have a mark
fragrance. It will go far in
recognizing your identity and
managing other individuals
assessment of you.

65

Mens
Fashion
Trends for
Spring/
Summer
2015
The changing of seasons
is often met with mixed
emotions, happiness given the warmer weather,
but also the woes of transitional dressing. Spring
weather is quite unpredictable and with it comes
the internal debate of how
and what to wear with the
extreme overload of information from fashion
week highlights, especially
when each immediately
precede the other. Below
is a concise list of recurring and up-and-coming spring/summer 2015
trends to set you on the
right path.

Lightweight Bomber Jackets:

The fluctuation in temperature is perhaps the most difficult to deal with when
it comes to transitional dressing. Now,
there neednt be any negative connotations around with the word jacket as
fabrics used are more lightweight than
ever. A bomber jacket style is the best of
both worlds as it is just the right length
and keeps in tune with the SS15 trends.

Printed Tees:

Minimalism is great, but sometimes theres a need for variety. It

also falls neatly in line with the
fact that spring and summer encourages us to be more adventurous and therefore our style should
follow suit. Printed tees allow us
to bring out our personality in
our look, whether thats through
large graphic blocks which can
strengthen a look or scattered florals and all over prints which can
show off a bit of playful character.

Denim, Lots of It:

Its the fabric that will

never go out of fashion as
it has been identified with
all types of social groupings and eras, miners to
the Wild West and a symbol of youth rebellion in
the 1950s. Its evolved so
much over time in terms
of different washes, finishes and fits. But wearing
denim can also provide
a deliberate contrast to
any outfit, making it a
statement piece or simply
a base on which to build
the rest of your outfit.

Indigo Blue:

Colours always incite a

certain kind of feeling
and perhaps blues remind
us of the summer days.
Or maybe its because
its the easiest colour to
match? Whatever it is,
blue has been ubiquitous
in spring/summer menswear collections. Like
the colour grey, there
are about 50 shades and
more of blue to choose
from: cadet blue, powder
blue and dazzling blue are
all easy-to-wear options
and are sure to transform
your spring wardrobe.

69

Abdominal Workouts for Men

Before you begin, keep in mind the brilliant abdominal muscle workout principle: quality
over amount. Its a myth that 2,000 quick paced crunches a day will abandon you with a washboard stomach.
Holland suggests that, as opposed to tearing through the movements, you back off for more
successful results, building up to 30 second arrangements of value crunches.So now, we introduce five altogether different abdominal muscle pulverizing activities your out from exhausting floor crunches:

1). Plank crunch:

Begin in a conventional board position with your lower arms on

the ground and your body consummately straight. Display your
right knee towards your right elbow, then come back to the board
position. Rehash by bringing your left knee toward your left elbow. That is one rep. Substitute sides for an aggregate of 10 complete reps. The board is essentially one of the main activities where
youre getting your whole center. Youre working the front and back
of your stomach territory in the meantime with no gear. Youre getting your rectus abdominis, your obliques, and your lower back. Its
so straightforward and compelling that you can do it anyplace.

2). Rotation:

Stand holding a link with both gives

out before you at simply under shoulder tallness. Keeping your arms altered and straight and your abs drew
in, turn your abdominal area to one
side, then back to focus, and afterward
to one side, and after that back to
focus. That is one rep Alternate sides
for one arrangement of 10 complete
reps. This move truly focuses on the
obliques and is games particular, so its
extraordinary for golfers, tennis players, baseball players, and individuals
who do racquet sports. Make your activity as near to the development that
youre going to do in your game and
youll get the greatest increase.

3). Bicycle:

4). Cross Crunch:

Lie on your back with your hands behind your

head, and your legs raised and bowed at 90
degrees. Interchange sides by bringing your
right elbow towards your left knee then your
left elbow towards your right knee, building up
to 60 seconds. Attempt and hold the smash for
a two-depend on every side to drive a slower,
thought development. With this development
youre focusing on each of the three key territories in the meantime. It joins a general crunch,
the side-to-side movement that objectives the
obliques, and the converse crunch that hits the
lower abs.

Lie on your back with arms and legs askew out

so that your body shapes a X. Keeping arms
and legs straight, bring your right hand towards
your left foot, then your left hand towards your
right foot, lifting your head, neck, and shoulders off the ground. That is one rep. Go for one
complete arrangement of 10 reps. Its a straightforward work out, and youre protected and
bolstered on the ground. With the legs falling
off the floor, youre getting your lower abs.
Whats more, on the grounds that youre having
a go at a point, youre hitting your obliques and
your rectus abdominis, as well.

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BMW 5 Series GT Fuel Cell Concept Review

More importantly, this
concept also features a
new type of hydrogen
storage tank. BMW has
patented the technology
and says it is now confident that not only is this
new storage method the
way of the future but also
that a hydrogen economy
is the only way that Europe can disengage from
fossil fuels over the medium term. BMW has long
experimented with vehicles powered by hydrogen,
with its first experimental
model dating back to
1984. If you have a good
memory, you might recall
the Hydrogen 7, based on
the V12 7 Series and built
in very limited numbers
until 2007.

The car used a relatively conventional

internal combustion engine, which,
partly thanks to BMWs Valvetronic valve intake system, could run on
both petrol and hydrogen. Since then,
BMW and its hydrogen research went
relatively quiet. The arrival of the first
serious battery-powered production
cars and scepticism about the likelihood of a hydrogen economy has,
in recent years, put hydrogen fuel cell
cars on the back foot. In 2013, BMW
and Toyota signed a strategic collaboration on the development of hydrogen fuel cell drivetrains. This, BMW
says, provided fresh momentum
for the development of FCEV drive
technology. BMW says its big breakthrough with this new prototype is in
the hydrogen fuel tank and refuelling
technology. While this concept fuel
cell car looks like a standard BMW
5GT both inside and out, it is very
different under the skin.

Changes were made to

the cars structure, mainly
in terms of crash safety
for the fitting of the hydrogen tank and because
the tank is bolted into the
car as an integral part of
the structure. Under the
bonnet sits the fuel cell
stack. Fully dressed with
all the ancillary components, its about the size
of a conventional big V8.
The core fuel cell stacks
are a Toyota technology,
with BMW supplying the
new hydrogen tank, electric drive train and high
voltage battery. When
running under a relatively
low load the fuel cell is
65% efficient in turning
the hydrogen fuel into
forward motion.

Thats far better than any internal combustion engine. Under heavy load, however, the efficiency drops to 45%, which is slightly better than a typical turbodiesel engine. The rear wheels
are driven by a 199bhp electric motor via a new two-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. A very small 1kWh battery sits above the rear axle. The new storage tank is a huge multilayer construction. At its core is an aluminium pressure vessel which in turn is wrapped
with a continuous carbonfibre-reinforced plastic filament. This wrapped layer is around 5cm
think. Around that is a radiation shield, and between that and an aluminium casing forming
the outside skin, there is cavity containing a vacuum. The tanks end caps are aluminium castings welded into place. Seen in isolation, the new tank looks like a noseless missile of the type
you see hanging from the wings of jet fighters.
The key advance of this 5GT is BMWs newly patented method of refuelling and storing the
hydrogen fuel. They call the tank a cryogenic pressure vessel, which is designed to be filled
with hydrogen cooled to
220deg C.
Super-cooling allows the
tank to hold some 7.1kg
of hydrogen, compared
with just 2.3kg at the
ambient temperature.
BMWs engineers say
that 7.1kg of hydrogen
equates to a real-world
range of around 434 miles.
The refuelling also takes
around five minutes.

At todays hydrogen prices,

thats around 50. Although
this was an early engineering car, it felt tight and ran
seamlessly. Its relatively
swift and the handling and
ride is improved over that
of the standard production
model, probably because
bolting the tank into the
structure has improved the
body stiffness. As you might
expect, the car was also impressively refined.

One thing that struck most forcefully while driving was how difficult it will be for BMWs
engineers to install any sort of individual character into any future fuel cell-powered executive
car. Electrically driven vehicles can all be remarkably similar in the way they drive, which is
smoothly, quietly and briskly. You cant. BMW and Toyota say they hope to have the full components set for a mass-production-capable car ready by 2020. By then the hydrogen refuelling
network should be more advanced, especially in countries such as Japan and Korea.

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Luxurious Yachts
The world of mega-yachts offers a much more tantalizing field of absurd entries. After all, there is wealth, and then there is mega-yacht ownership.

Octopus

Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen owns the Octopus, a mega-yacht that

stretches 414 feet long and could easily be mistaken for a cruise ship.
The Octopus has two helipads and helicopters a large pool, a
basketball court, and even a pair of small submarines, one of which can actually house eight people for up
to two weeks underwater. But the most outrageous feature of the Octopus is the word that its crew of 60
includes ex-Navy SEALs. Good to see all that expensive government training gone to the cause of mixing
martinis and fluffing pillows for Paul Allen and his guests.

Rising Sun

Billionaires have the same problems as the rest of us. Take Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle: After buying his
mega-yacht, the Rising Sun, he came to that all-too-common conclusion that it was just too big. Been there,
done that. At almost 453 feet long, Ellison should have known he wouldnt be able to dock it just anywhere,
but that probably didnt matter. The important thing was that it was the longest when it was built. For a few
months, anyway. Now its new owner David Geffens problem, a problem that includes nothing phenomenally
outrageous, just a laundry list of impressive amenities. Amenities like a basketball court, eight staterooms, 82
rooms, a decorative stone wall that rises up through the middle of the yacht, a Jacuzzi, a wine cellar, glass and
brushed-chrome staircases, a sitting room with a wood-burning fireplace, curved floor-to-ceiling windows
lining two of the decks, and a crew of 30 to wait hand and foot on Geffen and guests.

Savarona

The Savarona is the oldest yacht on our list. Despite being thoroughly Turkish, the Savarona was originally
commissioned by the granddaughter of John Roebling, designer of the Brooklyn Bridge. Built in 1931, it is
408 feet long and has a staggering 17 staterooms. A 282-foot-long staircase, highlighted by a solid brass balustrade, connects the yachts shelter deck to its upper deck. An onboard hospital and a crew of more than 40
deliver five-star service, which is only appropriate when youre chartering it at around $500,000 per week. Yet
the Savaronas most outrageous feature is its traditional Turkish bath, known as a hammam, made from 260
tons of marble.

Guilty

Believe it or not, if you Google ugliest yacht in the world, you will not find a
thousand hits pointing to the yacht Guilty, even though in our eyes its precisely
what you should find. Guilty, which looks like it was made from a LEGO set commemorating The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, is owned by Greek billionaire art collector Dakis Joannou. Its most
outrageous feature is the exterior design, done by contemporary artist Jeff Koons. Koons is famous for kitsch
sculptures, was married to porn-star-turned-politician La Cicciolina, and was the top-selling artist at auction
in 2008, where his work sold for an unfathomable $117.2 million. Maybe you bought one of his full-size porcelain statues of Michael Jackson getting fresh with Bubbles the chimp. No? Someone did, for over $5 million,
which is its own bit of outrageousness.
The 247-foot-long Mirabella V is a cutter-rigged sloop, making it the only sailing yacht on our list. But its
most outrageous feature its only outrageous feature, really nicely symbolizes the current arms race
among the super-wealthy to build the biggest mega-yacht. In addition to a gym, sauna and a dining room
that seats 20, the luxurious Mirabella V is the largest single-mast sailing yacht in the world, equipped with the
tallest mast youll find anywhere a phallic symbol on the ocean waves if there ever was one. The towering
292-foot mast prevents the yacht from fitting under the likes of the Golden Gate Bridge. For this reason, it
keeps to locales in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.

Mirabella V

Al Salamah

To the uninitiated, the Al Salamahs design and sheer enormity lead to an inescapable and incorrect
conclusion that its a cruise ship. At 456 feet long and rising eight decks high, the mega-yacht Al Salamah is
owned by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, who also holds a number of government
posts including that of defense minister. The details of the yachts decks and interior remain closely guarded
secrets. Rumors of 80 rooms, indoor swimming pools and an onboard hospital remain just that rumors.
Precious little has leaked out, despite the yachts most outrageous feature (if true): the 96-person crew, likely
the biggest in the world.
In 1998, another Greek
shipping magnate acquired the yacht and
set about to rebuild it
in the style of the original, featuring a formal
dining room that seats
40, a massage room and
beauty salon, porcelain
by Bernardaud of Limoges, Waterford crystal by
Rocha and original works
of art by Renoir and Le
Corbusier. However, the
most outrageous feature
is a bronze-bordered pool
inlaid with mosaic frescos
In its heyday, the Christina O was the most famous yacht in the world. The ship
of ancient Crete which, at
was a Canadian naval frigate that saw action on D-day in World War II, but
the push of a button, rises
Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis turned it into a playground for the
to deck level and becomes
biggest celebrities and most powerful men in the world, from John F. Kennedy
a dance floor.
and Winston Churchill, to Liz Taylor, Richard Burton and Marilyn Monroe.

Christina O

3A

This is the yacht you get when you search Google for the ugliest yacht in the world. Granted, A (yes, thats
just the letter A) may not be the finest work by world-renowned designer Philippe Starck, but it is his from
the reverse bow design, to the lavish interior, to the outfits worn by the staff of 35. Built for young Russian
billionaire Andrey Melnichenko, the 390-foot mega-yacht is mysteriously absent of open deck space. Instead,
its especially devoted to Andrey, without much in the way of entertaining others. To that end, most outrageous is the alleged master suite: a whopping 2,583 square feet, surrounded on all sides by bulletproof glass,
accessed by taking a silver-plated staircase, and accessible only if you can get by the fingerprint scanner.
The Qadisiyah Saddam
now known as the Ocean
Breeze was built for its
namesake, Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, so you know right away this thing is not going to be just outrageous, but also something of an outrage. Said to be sumptuously decorated with multiple staterooms,
gorgeous salons, solid gold fixtures, indoor pools, saunas, a helipad, and bulletproof windows, the yacht
was built in 1981, at a time when Saddams country was at war with Iran (one example among thousands of
Saddams selfish and poorly timed abuses of public funds). Its of little surprise, then, that the yacht is said to
be equipped with a missile launching system (perfect for any military leader on the move) and a mini-escape
submarine (perfect for any cowardly leader on the move). But with all this in mind, perhaps none of the features of the Qadisiyah Saddam is as outrageous or hypocritical as the prayer room.

Qadisiyah Saddam

Eclipse

In the Eclipse, several superlatives come together to make for what must be regarded as the most outrageous
privately held mega-yacht in the world. Built for and owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, the
outrageousness began before it ever hit the water, when builder Blohm & Voss allegedly agreed to build the
vessel for about $485 million. Final cost: $785 million, making it the most expensive yacht ever built and
giving Abramovich $300 million of free mega-yacht. At 531.5 feet long, the Eclipse is the biggest yacht in
the world. Not unlike the mega-yacht A, owned by Romans pal Andrey Melnichenko, the Eclipse is believed
to have several secret exits as well as underwater access by way of a minisub, allowing Abramovich to enter and exit without being seen. Finally, the Eclipse features an absolutely gargantuan and unprecedented
5,000-square-foot master suite that includes, among its endless amenities, a private garden.

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Fashion
Central
Exclusive
Talk With
Designer
Erum Khan

1. TELL US ABOUT BRAND, ERUM

KHAN? WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE
FROM OTHER FASHION HOUSES?

Erum Khan is a high fashioned brand which

deals in couture, bridal, formals, semi formals and luxury pret. I believe fashion is
the highest form of artistic expression and
movement. I make people look more expressive which makes me unique and sets
me apart from other fashion houses.

2. ARE YOU SELF TAUGHT OR DID

YOU STUDY FASHION DESIGN?

I am a self taught person; it took me years of

hard work to grow from zero to millionaire.

3. WHAT SPARKED YOUR INTEREST IN FASHION?

I have been interested in fashion since I was

a kid. I would say I probably got my start
when I first started playing with Barbie dolls
and started sewing my dolls clothes.
Also, I plunk down to watch any old Hollywood classic movies or costume dramas
and do my best to emulate the styles for
my dolls. When asked, I would tell people
I wanted to be a designer when I grew up. I
never got to go to design school.

4. WHAT IS YOUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY?

Our design philosophy is simple. What we are trying

to accomplish with the design is what others think a
design should accomplish.

5. WHAT KIND OF RESEARCH GOES INTO

YOUR COLLECTION?

We dont believe in conducting random research.

When we start a project we brainstorm the ideas and
come up with a proper theme. From there we build up
story boards and mood boards eventually finalizing a
collection.

6. WHAT MADE YOU TO TAKE FASHION

MORE SERIOUSLY AND MAKE A CAREER
OUT OF IT?

I am a business woman. My main purpose of doing

something is to make money out of it. As I said earlier,
I have been a fashion person from the start and I confidently believed that I could make money out of it. So
I took it up seriously, worked hard ultimately earning
my profound success.

7. WHAT IS THE BIGGEST LESSON THAT

YOU HAVE LEARNED SINCE YOU
STARTED YOUR COMPANY?

I had learned to never lend your company to anyone

else. Because its your responsibility. You have to be
sincere in work and to your company.

8. HOW IS YOUR WORK RECEIVED

INTERNATIONALLY?

I have always received immense appreciation whenever I have worked for the international market. And
that, to me has always been a feeling of great gratitude.

9. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT DESIGNER LAWN TREND GOING ON NOW

DAYS? HOW DO YOU SEE THIS CURRENT
APPROACH BY DESIGNERS BRINGING
THEIR OWN PRINTS?

Honestly, as a business woman, my main approach to

any business idea is a money making technique. And I
believe that is a great idea of how to make money.

10. DO YOU
FEEL THERES
A SIGNIFICANT
INTEREST
FOR YOUNG
DESIGNERS
AT THE
MOMENT?
Yes, young designers always
hold a significant importance
since they have
sharp minds and
they come up
with great ideas.
This is exactly
why I have always warmly
welcomed young
designers.

11. WHAT ADVICE WOULD

YOU GIVE TO
YOUNG DESIGNERS?
Work hard, be
responsible, be
confident and
defend your work
and keep a fine
line between your
professional and
personal life. The
market demands
style out of a
business woman
like me. Anyone
capable of making a sellable design is a designer
for me.

87

Parineeti Chopra

My House is like My Baby

Parineeti Chopra is on cloud nine right now. Shes looking forward to moving into her new Bandra house next
week. The actress shares her excitement, Just imagine,
I started my journey in Malad, then I lived in Versova and now in a weeks time Ill shift to my new house
in Bandra. Buying a house in Mumbai is like a huge
achievement and that too in Bandra. Its so exciting, it
feels really good. She adds, Today somebody messeged
me shes like a typical Bandra woman. She always used
to be like, chee, you live in Andheri and all. And today
she was like, Yay! Youll be a Bandraite now. I was like
yeah man, Im a Bandraite. Ive seen people living in
Bandra since four years. And I do feel like a different
person when I go to Juhu or Bandra. Now I feel so cool
that Ill also have a Bandra address.

Parineeti has done the interiors of

her new house herself. She shares
her experience, When I bought the
house, I took it down completely
and got it made from scratch. Ive
spent my time and money on this
house. So I know which brick goes
where and what kind of cement is
being used.
If you need a carpenter or painter, I
know everybody. I know where you
can get toilet appliances from and
from where you can get the plumbing done. Im in my house 24X7
trying to do everything.

Even though the actress has hired an architect,

shes involved in every bit of the home making,
An architect can only execute stuff. I have to
be involved. Right from the sofa fabrics, cushion covers, fans, floors to ceiling I decided
and chose everything. Adding more about her
home decors, she says, Ive collected things
from all over the world America, Dubai, Rajshthan, Delhi. Ive ordered most of the things
online. Now its finally ready. Its the most
amazing feeling you know. My house is like my
baby. Now that her house is ready and shes
soon moving in, Parineetis friends have asked
her to throw a housewarming party. The bubbly actress is a bit unsure about that though.
She says, Im very bad at throwing parties ya.
Ive never thrown parties. But everyone is saying that now you have to throw a housewarming party. So lets see.

89

Shraddha Kapoors
Filmy Fundas

Shraddha Kapoor believes that the best thing about being an actress is

that in one lifetime she experiences so many lifetimes.

She wants to work with all the three Khans Shah Rukh, Aamir and Salman.
Her mother (Shivangi Kapoor) inspired her to sing and she looks up to Lata Mangeshkar as
her singing idol.
Her inspiration when it comes to dancing is none other than Madhuri Dixit.
When she gave her first autograph to a fan, she wondered if she had a pretty autograph.
When she gave her first autograph to a fan, she wondered if she had a pretty autograph.
Her favourite Shah Rukh Khan movie is Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
Her most memorable moment on the set of ABCD2 was meeting and getting to know Remo
DSouzas dancers. Theyre all her buddies now.

93

Jacqueline
Fernandezs
Six Avatars for
Ishq Karenge
Bollywood beauty Jacqueline Fernandez will be doing a cameo in
upcoming film, Bangistan starring Riteish Deshmukh and Pulkit
Samrat. And the Kick actress has
adorned six different looks for a
special song titled, Ishq Karenge
in the movie. Jacqueline Fernandez
will be seen representing six different cultures including south Indian,
African, Arabic, Buddhist and Russian. She also discussed her looks in
the song along with the stylist.The
Sri Lankan beauty learnt six different dance forms as well and will
be seen dancing along with Riteish
and Pulkit in the video. Directed
by Karan Ashuman, Bangistan is
slated to release on July 31.

95

THE MUCH ANTICIPATED

TEASER TRAILER FOR
DEKH MAGAR PYAAR SAY
Known for their forward vision and striking visual style, Director Asad Ul Haq and Producer Ali Murtaza of Shiny Toy
Guns release the much anticipated teaser trailer for their modern romantic comedy Dekh Magar Pyaar Say.
Asad Ul Haq and Ali Murtaza wrapped all shooting for their
debut cinematic feature length film within 45 days in Lahore
- where the historic citys rich cultural heritage was brought to
life with filming at Lahores magnificent landmarks for some
of the movies most memorable scenes.
Featuring award-winning actress and Pakistani silver screen
luminary Humaima Malick and debutant actor Sikander
Rizvi, grandson of the legendary Madam Noor Jehan and the
brother of Pakistani actress Sonya Jehan, Dekh Magar Pyaar
Say is a modern romantic comedy, a genre which has yet not
been recently explored by Pakistani auteurs.

97

Justin Bieber

Talks Calvin Klein in Hong Kong

Is he a model or is he vocalist? Justin Bieber needles individuals from his escort amid a photograph shoot as he looks at
pictures of himself on a PC screen.

That is a question that the pop star - and his fans - may be
asking themselves more as often as possible. Bieber, who
simply turned 21 in March, says music remains his top need,
however it is clear that fashion is becoming an increasingly
important part of his persona. He just flexed his well-toned
muscles for Calvin Kleins underwear and jeans campaigns and the brand flew him to Hong Kong to perform at a cruise
terminal and anchor a brand event. This spring, he cut a
stylish figure at the Met Gala, sporting a gold-embroidered
Balmain jacket with the brands designer Olivier Rousteing
-Bieber said the two are such good friends that they hear
from each other on an almost weekly basis. Meanwhile, he
is gearing up to make a cameo appearance in the hotly anticipated Zoolander 2. Finally, the musician says its only
a matter of time before he designs his own mens brand of
fashion and streetwear.
Just being recognized by the fashion world in such a way so
far has been awesome, says an upbeat Bieber, smacking on
blue gum during an interview on the 15th floor of The Landmark Mandarin Oriental just hours before his performance
at the Calvin Klein event. Im excited to venture into a new
lane.Really new and something Ive always really liked,
but now Im just moving forward into that direction.
Zipping into the hotel suite on an IO Hawk, a mobility device similar to a Segway without the handle, Bieber acknowledges that fashion - specifically the Calvin Klein campaign
- is helping him transform his image as he enters adulthood.
The Canadian singer calls the black-and-white Calvin Klein
ads with Lara Stone a transitioning tool. The sexually
charged images recall the brands iconic 1992 campaign with
Mark Wahlberg, aka Marky Mark, and Kate Moss.

Bieber does give

off something of a
transitional vibe,
of someone still
coming to terms
with adulthood
and his own maturity - and how to
handle it. During
the interview, he
speaks softly - at
times just above a
whisper - and earnestly. He seems
like a guy who has
been instructed to
choose his words
carefully.

Then theres the flip side. Later that night, a large crowd of cheering and screaming fans greeted the singer as he arrived at the venue, a ferry terminal and former airport along the Kowloon waterfront. Bieber plays a longer-than-anticipated set including Where Are Now,
a new single he recorded with DJ trap/dance duo Skrillex and Diplo, an acoustic version of
Tracy Chapmans Fast Car and some of his older hits like Baby and Boyfriend. He also
unleashes a few doses of attitude. Dont fk with my levels, he snipes at a sound producer in
the middle of a song. At another point, he abruptly asks photographers to put their cameras
away: Its annoying. Biebers temperamental reputation doesnt appear to be an issue for Calvin Klein. The bad-boy image? There are a lot of bad-boy images out there, whether its been
Prince, whether its been Mick Jagger - you know, its kind of part of the music industry, says
Kevin Carrigan, global creative director for CK Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin
Klein, ahead of Biebers performance.
I know Kanye [West] has
Bieber has had his share
been working on his stuff
of legal issues and run-ins
for years and failed and
with the law over the past
came back and tried again
few years - most notably a
and failed. Its about trial
2014 charge of driving unand error and I dont know
der the influence that was
if Im ready for that yet, he
settled via plea bargain.
says. Fashions definitely
While he doesnt discuss
really important, but I got
any incidents specificalto make sure Im ready for
ly, he does address what
the failing part of it beseems to be the constant
cause I know that comes
drama surrounding him
with it. Its not easy. Its not
in more general terms. I
like putting out an album.
dont think anyone has
Doing just that - putting
really doubted my musical
out an album - is Biebers
capability and thats what
Take a second to, like, step back
focus for the moment. The
has sustained me this long, and evaluate the situation and
through all the negative
think, OK, that might not be true, singer has not released
an album since 2013s
stuff thats been portrayed or just give me the benefit of the
Journals. Bieber says he
of me, Bieber says. People doubt. Thats all I ask.
wanted me to apologize,
Given that enthusiastic banter, its is working with a host of
which I dont know if its
no surprise that Bieber is thinking collaborators, including the
really fair. Ill definitely
aforementioned West and
about launching his own fashion
Skrillex and Diplo. A retake responsibilityas Im brand at some stage - he actuallease date has not been set.
growing but Ill never apol- ly said as much during a WWD
ogize for being human and interview in 2011. But he stresses Youll find yourself in the
making mistakes, he says. that he is not in any rush to jump studio for months at a time
I think that thats just part on the celebrity fashion bandwag- and find nothing and then
of growing and living and on - and expressed a rather hum- all of the sudden its like
bang, bang, bang and you
becoming a man or a wom- ble reason why.
get [ideas] like one after
an. Its been a cool learning I havent lost that passion. Its
the other, he says. Finally
process. Im really happy
just such a big deal.I just want
where I am right now, thats to make sure its perfect and right you get in a rhythm and a
motion,.
for sure.
and take my time with it.

I feel like thats where Im

at, just kind of finally collecting all of the songs that
I want to come out.
Growing up under public
scrutiny definitely poses its
challenges - perhaps that
is why Bieber seems to feel
so passionately about the
pitfalls of social media and
the damaging effects of
bullying.

Its all perception of how you

take it inif you, like, get satisfaction from the love, youre
gonna die by the hate, he says.
[I] use it like a platform for me
to reach out to people and thats
it. Not use it for validation or
something like that.
He adds that technology creates an especially tough environment for kids today. I
think thats whats ruining the
younger generation is they feel
so judged and they have to be
some sort of way, he says. I
just believe thats discouraging
a lot of kids and I want to help
[with] that in any way I can.
That motivation is what
prompted Bieber to invest in
Shots, a year-and-a-half-old
selfie app that strives to create
a cyber-bully-free environment
because there are no comments
or like-dislike features.

Bieber himself is gearing

up for a new level of exposure with his upcoming
turn in Zoolander 2, his
first acting role.
I start the movie off. The
first thing you see in the
movie, which is pretty
cool. I do this whole, like,
parkour sequence, he says.
Ive never really done
something like that before.
I didnt expect Ben [Stiller] to be so hands on.It
was really cool to have him
direct me in such a nonthreatening way. I wasnt
intimated at all.

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Inspired Color
Palettes for
Spring Season

hether Spring has sprung where

you are or youre still waiting for the sun to
come out, the time has come to spruce up
your space for warmer months.
Inspired by the spaces in our Spring 2014
catalog, weve broken down exactly how
to get the look of four of the rooms youve
seen in our pages!

C M
ORAL &

INERAL:

In the living room above, we brought in

happy shades of coral (our favorite!) and
tempered them with cool mineral for a
perfectly balanced combination. Our picks
for fabrics include our Holland Apricot
fabric, Suzanne Kaslers Signature 10oz.

Linen in Mineral, our Merrick Coral fabric, and our ever-popular Athena fabric in
Mineral. Pair these fabrics with accessories
in complementary hues, and even the most
neutral space will be transformed for a
new season.

LAVENDER & LINEN:

To echo the softness of Spring, we infused this bedroom with planes of lavender, balanced
with neutral patterns. We chose our Demere Stripe in Natural, Suzanne Kaslers Signature
Linen in Lavender, our Hayland Natural Fabric, as well as our Emerson Stripe fabric in Lavender. To give the space a more relaxed feel, we brought in little hints of nature, like with our
Dareau Woven Lampshade, a bench with a woven seat, and a natural fiber rug.

SPA & GOLD:

To up the ante on pieces in our all-time favorite hue, spa, we injected this space with glimmering gold. Warm velvet curtain panels have a glamorous luster about them, as do hints of
gold in accessories, accent furniture, and even art. Our fabric choices for this color palette
are our Kea fabric in Sand, our Signature Velvet in Spa, our Signature Velvet in Sand, and our
Haviland fabric in Spa.

SANDALWOOD & LIME:

Accents of green give this living room a fresh Spring look. We started with a neutral palette,
like our Demere Stripe in Flax, our Trilby Basketweave in Natural, and our Vintage Ticking
Stripe in Sandalwood, but of course had to bring in a little color with our Matisse Ikat fabric!
Accessories are fantastic way to give any room a certain vibe, and for that we used a preserved
boxwood topiary, a garden seat in a bright hue, and pillows and art with botanical motifs.

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DIOR GIRL BY RIDA

BEAUTY SPA SALON

LAUNCH LAHORE

Dior girl by Rida beauty spa & salon was

launched on MM Alam
Road in lahore. Bilal
Mukhtar events & PR
organized the launch
show.

Dior girl by Rida spa

and salon launch was
attended by media,
fashionistas and socialities alike Aliza Tanveer,
Natty, Alyzeh Gabol,
Amna Jamal, Anish, Nazish, Aqsa Ali,
Ayesha, Anila, Ayesha
Khalid, Dania Shiekh,
Sama Shah, Dr. Farzeen
Malik, Hamna, Rubina,
Hina Malik, Humaira,
Javeria, Mehar, Zunaira,
Mahira, Maritza, Zuheila, Sirenna, Maryam,
Naveed A Ahmed, Rida
Ahmed, Nayab, Afrah,
Qurat-ul-ain, Rubia
Moghees, Salma Turab,
Bilal Mukhtar, Sam Ali
Dada, Sara, Sehar Aftab,
Hadeel Bokhari, Summaiya Shah, Uzma Pervez, Uzma Shah, Nadia,
Zara Murad, Ayesha
Sajid, Zara, Nayab and
Afrah.

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ENSEMBLE

LAUNCHES THE ECOCHIC

DESIGN AWARD 2015

In their search for Indias talented emerging sustainable designers,

Hong Kong based charity Redress and Indias oldest multi designer
store ensemble launched the ecochic design award 2015/16 this evening at Ensemble Mumbai. The goal of this powerful collaboration is
to allow India based energing designers to participate in the worlds
largest sustainable fashion design competition.

The ecochic design award academy was co-hosted by Tina Tahiliani Parikh, executive director. Who was accompanied by Christina
Dean, founder of Redress and sustainable fashion expert and designer, Paromita Banerjee with support by IMG Lakme Fashion Week.
The ecochic design award fashion academy saw a mix of enthusiastic
young designers and fashion students, eager to learn about sustainable fashion and its future in India. It also was a great opportunity to
mingle with some of the leading names in fashion industry.
Tina Tahiliani Parikh, a member of the advisory board of the ecochic design award says, At Ensemble, we are devoted supporters of
sustainable fashion and are thrilled to be introducing the echochic
design award in India along with Redress. We have always promoted
new talent and I feel that this is a great platform to find young designers who are also dedicated to sustainable fashion.
The ecochic design award fashion academy equipped the audience
with the knowledge of sustainable fashion design techniques such as
zero-waste, up-cycling and reconstruction.
The echochic design award challenges emerging fashion designers
with less than three years experience to create high fashion with minimal waste. Following the online application deadline of 15th august
2015, ten finalists from Asia and Europe will then create and present
their sustainable collection at Hong Kong Fashion Week in january
2016 where the winner will be announced. First price if the opportunity to design a new upcycled collection for the leading luxury brand
Shanghai Tang. In addition, the best Indian designer applicant will be
featured at IMGs Lakme Fashion Week in august 2015.

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MCB LAUNCH IN
BURJ KHALIFA DUBAI

MCB Bank ltd celebrates its first wholesale branch banking operations in Dubai, UAE on Thursday 2ND July, 2015 at the Armani
hotel over Suhoor.

The event was inaugurated by Pakistan finance minister, Mr.Ishaq

Dar and also attended by H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak al Nahyan
and several local as well as international dignitaries. The Suhoor
event at Armani hotel was commenced with a welcome address followed by a few words by the president of the bank, Mr Imran Maqbool. This was later followed by remarks from H.E. Sheikh Nayhan
Mubarak al Nahyan.
Pakistans finance minister Mr. Ishaq Dar was graciously invited to
share his observations and thoughts regarding this landmark moment. The event concluded with the chairman, Mian Mohammad
Mansha sharing a few words to commemorate the occasion. This
grand event was attended by Asher Schon, Dean Carroll, Farida
Saigol, Mr. Ishaq Dar, H.E. Shaikh Nayhan Mubarak al Nayhan,
Naz Mansha & group chairman Mr. Mian Mohammad Mansha,
Mahwish Khan, Samia Shahnawaz, Mahvish Gul Aikal, Mr. Imran
Maqbool, Shoaib Mumtaz, Mohtasham Ansari, Raza Mansha &
Umer Mansha, Safa Khan & Aamir Mazhar, Seema Shirazi, Shefali
Munshi, Shadab Habib, Zainab al Jandi, Raisa Pais, Tehmina & Sana
Javed.
MCB has leaped boundaries by marking its international footprint
in the international market via its presence in Dubai, UAE. With its
first wholesale banking branch in the UAE, it has customized business products which include business accounts as well as finance
and trade. The services provided will cater to the booming business
community of UAE for more expansion and growth amidst this
flourishing economy. MCBs presence in Dubai will strengthen trade
flows and international trade between UAE and Pakistan. Moreover,
this strategic presence in the UAE will help engender trade relations
between the UAE business community and countries in Asia especially the far eastern corridor, where Maybank of Malaysia has a
strong foothold. Finally, this presence will further MCBs prospects
of expanding its international footprint in the global market.

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ANJALEE & ARJUN KAPOOR

LAUNCHED ITS EUROPEAN

FLAGSHIP STORE
One of Indias leading couture brands, Anjalee
& Arjun Kapoor, launched its flagship European store in Londons east shopping center in
partnership with Kahaani London.
The design duo have made ripples in the international arena with the launch of their stores
in Hong Kong, New York and Mumbai, which
helped to reinforce Indias position as a fiercely
competitive nation in the fashion world.
Anjalee & Arjun Kapoor has successfully faced
the stiff global competition. Their design vocabulary achieves a unique alchemy of embellishment and color in collections for both men
and women. The swish of chiffon, the swirl of
silk, the shine of brocade and the chutzpah
of lacetheir ensembles have all that it takes
for a show-stopping collection. Delicate form
meets flow to create a sensual and ethereal
silhouette in all their collections thats comparable to a scintillating global aesthetics.
In addition to dressing some of Indias elite
socialites, Anjalee & Arjun Kapoor regularly
dress a-list Bollywood celebrities like Bipasha Basu, Anushka Sharma, Kangana Ranaut,
Katrina Kaif, Hema Malini, Mallika Sherawat,
Lara Dutta and a many more.
With studios in New Delhi, Mumbai, and
Hong Kong, their creations are a tribute to art,
style, indulgence and all things luxury, and are
something of a fashion statement.

Anjalee and Arjun

Kapoor also have
the distinction of
being the only Indian designers to be
invited to the prestigious Malibu foundation for youth &
families gala dinner
where they donated
their most exquisite
creation, a diamond
and emerald couture bracelet, for
auction.
Guests present at
the auction included Kenny g, Cindy
Crawford, Janet and
Martin Sheen, Mark
Burnett with actress
wife Roma Downey,
among others.
With an evolved
sense of style along
with a rare richness,
luxury and opulence prevails over
everything they
create. Their design
headquarters in
Noida, South Delhi
reflects their tress
chic design sense.
Spread over 10,000
square feet, the studio wears a boudoir
look, reminiscent
of the France of the
renaissance and
sizzles with creative
energy, fastidiously
carrying the luxury
label forward.

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Berlutis Picasso Museum

Picnic Dinner and Givenchys After-Party
We just wanted to do something fun where everybody can relax, offered Berluti CEO Antoine Arnault as last nights post-show picnic dinner got under way in the garden behind the
Picasso Museum. I think this is my first picnic of the year, mused Haider Ackermann. I
think this is the first one in my entire life, at least since school, upped Christian Louboutin as
the first waiters emerged with baskets. Whats for dinner?
Baguette sandwiches and champagne, for starters, which were quickly followed by trays bearing dishes of risotto in vivid hues (curaao blue, beet pink, saffron yellow) in homage to Berlutis Chandigarh-inspired color story. Within minutes, ladies in sequined cocktail attire had
shed their heels and slipped onto blankets spread out around the garden. Also in the crowd
were Natalia Vodianova, Jeanne Damas, Raphal Personnaz, Olivier Widmaier Picasso, and
Amare Stoudemire, looking dapper in a straw boater. I loved the collection, but all this is
kind of new to me, the NBA star noted. Its definitely the kind of luxury I could get used to.
We just wanted to give everyone a chance to chill out, commented designer Alessandro Sartori. What could be better than the garden at the Picasso? Remarkably, Berluti succeeded in
convincing museum authorities to keep its doors open until midnight, allowing both guests
and occasional passersby optimal viewing conditions.

Im just here
to see friends
and nourish
my brain,
declared
Jean-Baptiste
Mondino,
brusquely
waving off
whoever dared
point a camera
phone his way.
He had no
time for sweettalk, either.
Im a Pop
photographer,
a variety photographer, and
it just happens
that Ive done
a few things
that worked
well, he told
one young
admirer. If its
genius youre
after, check
out the museum.
Across town at
the Mona Bismarck American Center,
Givenchys
Riccardo Tisci
had his own
after-party.
His all-star
runway crew
showed up,
Naomi Campbell included,
and Courtney
Love performed.

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