If Mughal King Akbar’s wife Jodha Bai had been alive, she would’ve been delighted over the Mughal-inspired designer jewellery line launched at The Designers in Karachi. Sonar is a project run by Hamna Amir and Syma Raza, two names who have been long been associated with the fashion designing world. In the summer of 2009, they launched their jewellery brand Sonar at La’telier in Islamabad and then displayed their creations at Tehzeeb in Lahore.
Now, their traditional Jodha maalas and rings showcased in Karachi, are clearly an ode to the …

PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal week has held first time in Pakistan. Every top designer were called upon to present their bridal collection 2012 on the ramp of PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week 2012.
If the first day of the bridal week is anything to go by, one expects the entire event to be peppered with ‘statement’ shows which seek to obliterate the old and create new trends, keeping up with the postmodern life.
Tightly-structured, thought-provoking and visually appeasing, this unique consonance of fashion and beauty may …

The hike in gold prices may mean bad news for some, but for the high-end luxury market it can only mean one thing: higher returns. The demand — so close to wedding season — remains unwavering despite spikes in prices, especially for formal sets. Consequently, a red carpet event at L’atelier for Sonar Jewels’ ‘Mughal Collection’ by Syma Raza and Hamna Amir proved to be a success with orders coming in like wildfire.
The collection boasts two key strengths: a well-articulated revival of the Mughal era’s opulence coupled with pieces for …

Jewelicious, a Lahore-based brand for jewellery, wrapped up its two-day exhibition on June 10 at L’atelier. Azmat Akbar and Uzma Toosy, joint partners heading the brand, offered a very affordable range of interesting jeweled accessories for wedding and other formal events.
“Maria B was wearing our label at her wedding,” said Akbar, proud of the credit to her label. The diversity of their collection displayed ensured that there is a little something for every jewellery enthusiast. Prices vary from Rs600 to Rs50,000; a marked difference from the astronomical prices of original …

Use Cotton Cloth
It is essential to clean your pearl jewelry from time to time. A cotton cloth is best suitable to clean pearls. Wipe your pearls with the cloth, using very delicate hands. Cotton cloth can also clean soiled pearls, when used meticulously and with immense care. It is advisable to wipe clean your pearl jewelry after every use, to save yourself from an exhaustive cleaning session later on.
Use Warm Water
Warm water can also be used to clean your pearls. Soak a cotton cloth in warm water and use it …

Sara Taseer Shoaib is bringing her finest collection of diamonds to Karachi on 11 August, 2009. The showing will have all her signature everyday pieces as well a full range of her sets which are limited editions for the upcoming wedding season. The jewellery is designed by Sara and is manufactured in Hong Kong and Singapore where she resides. Most pieces are limited. The event requires you to have an invitation. You can request one with an address on face book page.
Sara Taseer Shoaib is a trained gemologist qualified from …

One of the accessories that have been around for some time are earrings. These are worn by both men and women of all ages and can be worn everyday for any occasion. With a pair of earrings, it is possible to change one’s looks, mood and personality.
Earrings come in various styles, sizes, shapes and designs, and can be divided into pierced and clip-on varieties. Unlike clipped on earrings, pierced earnings are set in place by piercing, wherein the earrings stay in place. Different forms of pierced earrings are the studs, …

Trends change with the seasons, and this summer has its own colours and themes be it hair, hands, feet or clothes. There is a little something for everyone to spice up from Head to Toe!
Let us begin with the latest hair trends ladies! If you are into short hair go for a sleek cut with highlights in brown and rust shades. If you are on a budget, simply get a good haircut and have your hair shaded one colour that compliments your eye colour and your wardrobe. Longer hair can …