December Issue 2009
April 19, 2016
Hanging by a Thread
By launching a stiff rearguard action, Pakistan’s beleaguered President Asif Ali Zardari seemed to have…
December 31, 2009
China’s Repressed Muslims
South of Kashgar, the barren Gebi plains give way to the foothills, and a road…
December 29, 2009
The Leaky Cauldron
You turn on a tap. There is no water. You mutter a curse, pick up…
December 27, 2009
The True Path
The East has always been the fountainhead of prayer, mysticism and meditation. Ideas like commercialism,…
December 27, 2009
Death of a Hero
This November, a man died for a piece of land. No, this isn’t a story…
December 26, 2009
A Star is Born
For the first 12 years of his career, Shahid Afridi took tennis legend Andre Agassi’s…
December 25, 2009
Reduced to Size
There was a time not many years ago when Pakistan used to compete with the…
December 24, 2009
What is Pakistan?
Farzana Sheikh, Associate Fellow, Asia Programme at Chatham House London, has titled her book after…
December 24, 2009
What a Girl Wants
Every girl needs that perfect dress to go with those gorgeous black pumps or maybe…
December 23, 2009
Interview: Kyla Pasha and Sara Suhail
“We want to talk about the politics of sex and sexuality” - Kyla Pasha and…
December 23, 2009
The Silent Sufferers
Whenever someone gives you a sorrow Name that sorrow ‘daughter’ Sara Shagufta, ‘To: Daughter Sheely’…
December 23, 2009
The Stumbling Block
Whether it’s in a fancy, centrally air-conditioned office in the bustling metropolitan city of Lahore,…
December 23, 2009
Sex and the Pakistani Woman
Scene One: A group of well-heeled, sophisticated young adults are at a party, thrown by…
December 22, 2009
The First Step
When a group of nine electronic media outlets agreed that their coverage of terrorism needed…
December 22, 2009
The Enemy Within
Imtiaz Gul is a well-known and highly respected journalist who has covered Pakistan in general…
December 22, 2009
Thinking Outside the Box
Creativity in learning is about fostering flexibility, openness for the new, the ability to adapt…
December 22, 2009
The EQ of Sexuality
A woman’s sexuality is intimately and inextricably linked to her emotional well-being. But there is…
December 21, 2009
Show Time!
For four days in November, Pakistan hit the headlines the world over — and for…
December 21, 2009
The Story of Urdu Literature
Translation is certainly not an easy task. The Oxford Book of Urdu Short Stories, an…
December 21, 2009
The Art of Protest
An ongoing manifestation of politically provoked art reinforces the realisation that political/social conflict is being…
December 19, 2009
Timeless Designs
Rado, the Swiss watchmakers, presented Munib Nawaz’s “Inspired Life Collection” at Beach Luxury Hotel. Choreographed…
December 19, 2009
The Swiss Pioneers
Victorinox of Switzerland combines practicality and innovation in each product line that it offers, from…
December 19, 2009
A Hero Falls
Sports movies, from Bull Durham to Friday Night Lights, and a hundred other films besides,…
December 19, 2009
Big City, Big Problems
Die-hard fans may be reluctant to admit it, but the biggest problem with Woody Allen’s…
December 18, 2009
Interview: Joshinder Chaggar
“Dance is not just about steps or moving the body. It’s a complete connection of…
December 18, 2009
A Barrel of Laughs
Following the success of Wake Up Sid comes Ranbir Kapoor’s latest venture, Ajab Prem Ki…
December 18, 2009
Rock Dreams
Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan in London Dreamspair up as best buddies whose friendship is…
December 17, 2009
Freedom With Responsibility
The media may be known as the Fourth Estate but Nadeem Ahsan, an employee of…
December 16, 2009
Full Speed Ahead
t seems like the fashion designers in Pakistan are on a roll and there’s no…
December 16, 2009
A Low-Key Affair
What do Shaan, Shehzad Roy and Sana Safinaz have in common? They each went home…
December 16, 2009
The Security Imperative
The horrendous gun battle that ensued at the General Headquarters (GHQ) shows that we are…
December 14, 2009
Editor’s Note: December 2009
Will this government be allowed to play out its term or will it be booted…
December 14, 2009
The Journalists’ Burden
When society is passing through a transitional period, and centuries-old social and cultural institutions are…
December 11, 2009
An Exercise in Futility
The government tabled the much-awaited Balochistan package in a joint session of parliament on November…
December 11, 2009
New Space, New Ideas
Running a gallery in these times is undoubtedly a high-risk venture, yet unless new initiatives…
December 10, 2009
Running on Empty
For over five decades, Pakistan thought it had large enough natural gas reserves to fuel…
By Amna Khalique | Fashion | Life Style | Published 15 years ago
A boho-chic dress in deep purple, with jute lace around the neckline and on the pockets.
A pleated sleeveless blouse, embellished with a rose motif brooch, is worn with grey pants and black peep-toes.
For a bold fashion statement, accessorise in shades of gold. Here, a flirty dress in peacock blue is teamed with below-the-knee leggings.
A silk, geometric-patterned poncho, with a drawstring at the waist, complements every figure. Harem pants, all the rage world over, can be worn with a poncho (shown here) or with a plain tee. Play it up with accessories for a night out.
A flattering halter neck, cinched high at the waist, is perfect to wear to a beach party. It is paired with brown leggings and white pearls for extra oomph.
A boho-chic dress in deep purple, with jute lace around the neckline and on the pockets.
A pleated sleeveless blouse, embellished with a rose motif brooch, is worn with grey pants and black peep-toes.
For a bold fashion statement, accessorise in shades of gold. Here, a flirty dress in peacock blue is teamed with below-the-knee leggings.
A silk, geometric-patterned poncho, with a drawstring at the waist, complements every figure. Harem pants, all the rage world over, can be worn with a poncho (shown here) or with a plain tee. Play it up with accessories for a night out.
A flattering halter neck, cinched high at the waist, is perfect to wear to a beach party. It is paired with brown leggings and white pearls for extra oomph.
Every girl needs that perfect dress to go with those gorgeous black pumps or maybe a pair of gladiator sandals to go with, well, just about anything. Something that’s chic, stylish and doesn’t leave you broke for the rest of the month. And, of course, is exclusive. Mantra is one such brand that caters to this niche of fashionistas. Located in Park Towers in Karachi and at the Mall of Lahore, the store carries jeans, capris, summer dresses and skirts to heels, bags and other accessories. Their stock is flown in from Thailand, China and Malaysia in keeping with the latest trends around the world. Sexy, sporty and elegant, the outfits are suitable for teenagers and even the older ladies — there’s something for everyone. Take a look at Mantra’s latest stock and trends — add or subtract accessories to suit your personal style.
Text: Amna Khalique
Label: Mantra
Hair and make-up: Sab’s
Photography: Munna Mushtaq
Coordination: Umer Mushtaq
Model: Amina Ilyas
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