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There’s always something exceptional about women who take their passions and turn them into purpose. Pursuing their dreams and goals while paving the way for others is something that we love to see female entrepreneurs do. When thinking of such women one particular interior designer stands out. The creative visionary and working mom who is doing it all and making it look seamless, Amna Wali’s interiors are unlike any other. With bespoke furniture that is unique to the customer, her creations are more than just ordinary pieces. They are particularly catered for clients and are not mass produced which sets them apart from the rest. Since everything is tailored to the client’s needs, Wali has also decided to open up her own boutique store and we are already in awe of her marvelous creations!

Amna Wali was born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan where she initially wanted to become a surgeon in her adolescence. However, as her love for the arts grew she knew that design was the right path for her. After honing in on her talents she finally decided that her passion for interiors was the strongest and enrolled herself in one of the most prestigious art institutes in Pakistan, Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture. In her 3rd year, she transferred to Kingston University in London where she graduated with Honours in Interior design. Amna Wali Design Boutique has established itself as a highly specialized provider of products and services in interior and architecture. As the founder and creative head, Amna herself, set up her boutique which has unique pieces catered to anyone who wants to explore living spaces beyond the mundane. In 2017 her brand decided to have its first pop-up shop in Karachi where a distinct variety of bespoke furniture and interiors were displayed. Ever since, Amna Wali Design Boutique has expanded its creative portfolio by redefining residential, hospitality, commercial, and retail interiors along with a range of beautiful home accessories and textiles.

Amna Wali’s interiors are full of layering, making them look grand, bold, and beautiful. Extravagance is usually her forte as her work leans towards tall ceilings, moldings, layering walls with different patterns, and furniture with all kinds of bold textures as well as colors. However, since her brand’s motto is to execute pieces and spaces catered to the client’s needs, she does not impose her own style on them completely and instead, uses their needs as a source of inspiration when designing a space. Her design boutique also does luxury interiors for anyone with an imaginative eye for living spaces. Furthermore, Amna Wali is also a mother of three and who balances her home life and her professional life while doing an excellent job at both. Being accredited for her distinguished work already, she sets an example for other women to pursue their passions while still being good mothers stating that the two are not mutually exclusive.

Amna Wali’s official design studio is finally opening up in Karachi later in May near Bukhari Commercial area, Lane 2 Phase 6 DHA. The studio is an exclusive 200 square yard building where her boutique will open on the ground and basement floor. Since we’re already in love with Amna’s designs, we can’t wait to check out her store real soon!

The big fashion news is that Ideas has launched its own line of fragrances both for men and women. These fragrances are a must-have this season for their unique scent, durability, and economic price. These fragrances have been launched for both men and women and are sure to grab a secure place in your everyday life.

We are sharing our favorites as under:

For Men:

POWER MARINE

This fragrance falls in the category of fresh aromatic. It is a truly masculine fragrance that is made to stay for long. The top notes are that of lemon and orange along with black pepper; giving it a feel of a fresh start. The heart of this fragrance is Muguet , another favourite of men across the globe, whereas the base is a beautiful combination of Amber, vanilla, and musk. This is a perfect combination of ingredients making up a perfect perfume for HIM.

AMBASSADOR

This fragrance is the perfect choice for a man who knows what is required to achieve what he has in mind. This perfume falls under the category of Chypre leathery and oriental. The top fragrance that is prominent is that of pepper followed by violet and orris, whereas the base is that of cypress making it an all-rounder perfume, This is a perfect gift choice to make the man in your life feel loved, valued, and appreciated.

For Women:


SPRING TIMES

Spring represents flowers and their fragrance as well as nature and that is exactly how you will feel wearing Spring Times by Ideas. It is a mesmerizing combination of essence taken from red berries and tube roses whereas the heart of it is lilies, lilac, and jasmine. This fragrance is a true picture of femininity. It makes an ideal gift for your loved one.


STARDOM

This fragrance is for the lady who likes to be on top of the world. One who knows her true worth and wants to make all her dreams come true. This perfume falls in the category of floral musky. The rose, apricot, and peach give this fragrance a noticeable feel which is soft yet makes its mark. The white musk is what gives it a complete feel. This perfume can be worn to work as well as when you are heading out for some time with friends.


VELVET MAJESTIC

This is a sensual fragrance by Ideas that is sure to become one of your favorites right after the first spray. This comes under the category of fruity, floral, and musky. Not just the fragrance but you will also fall in love with its bottle which is of beautiful color and has a sensual appeal to it. This makes an ideal gift whether you are treating your own self or you are buying it for the love of your life.

This is just a sneak-peek into IDEAS FRAGRANCE Collection. We are sure you’ll find the perfect scent that completes you. Check out the entire range at wwwgulahmedshop.com or visit your nearest Ideas store.

Do you want to eat croissants, drink coffee, and take silly pictures with your friends near the Eiffel Tower? We don’t always need to go to Paris for that! Sometimes we need to make the most of what we have and enjoy it. We recently went to Bahria Town Eiffel Tower and had our Second Cup coffee there!

The leaves are turning colors, and the hottest fall makeup trends are, too! Gone are the days of this summer’s no-makeup makeup looks. Style leaders are going bold this season, from brows to eyes to lips.

Keeping makeup light for the summer makes a lot of sense. With heat and humidity being a given every time you step outside in some parts of the world, it seems pointless to spend an hour on a full face that you may end up sweating off. But now that the weather is cooler, it’s time to experiment! You won’t have to worry about the heat as you apply these electrifying looks.

Makeup looks are still trending more natural than the baked-on full-face glam looks of the mid-2010’s. Highlighting individual features—a bold brow or a bold lip—is a great way to turn up the volume without going overboard.

Don’t get us wrong—we do still appreciate a good full beat, but for everyday looks, letting your skin breathe a bit can be a great feeling. Try a tinted moisturizer with a concealer for undereye bags, red spots, and blemishes, and build the rest of your look from there.

We turned to beauty experts and celebrity makeup artists as well as makeup lovers who share their looks on social media to scout for these trends.

Below are our nine favorites. We hope you enjoy!

1. Burgundy Lip

Going with a deep lip for the fall has been a go-to for many style icons for several autumns now, and this year is no exception. Something about the deep red screams warm-and-cozy. Here, Megan Fox rocks a cool tone burgundy lip and keeps the rest of her look light and simple to let the bold lip pop.

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2. Bright, Lifted Blush

This in-from-the-cold look lifts the cheekbones and makes for a more youthful, energized appearance. Apply blush higher up the cheekbones than you think, and pair with a fire-engine red lip and a simple eye look for an updated take on a classic.

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3. Terracotta Eyes

Warm oranges have been all the rage lately. The Naked Petite Heat Palette offers the perfect tones for achieving a look so warm you would swear it’s still summer. Whether you go for a more graphic look like this one or a more subtle, blended look, you’re sure to catch some eyes in this sweet terracotta color.

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4. Soapy, Feathered Brows

As you’ll notice in most of these trend-spotting pictures, nearly everybody is rocking a slightly different brow look than the ones we’ve see in previous years. Trendsetters are going for an enhanced natural look, with the brows brushed upwards and gelled to stay that way. Though big, natural brows have been in for a while, you’ll notice that you can see each individual brow hair, a departure from other blocky brow looks.

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5. Full Wispy Lashes

One of the best ways to complement any of the looks on this list are with a beautiful set of wispy lashes, like this set from Vibrantz Cosmetics. Full lashes draw attention to the eyes and define the upper line of the eye while making the eyes look larger and more doe-like. Whether the rest of the look is neutral or avant-garde, you can never go wrong by polishing off your look with a lovely set of lashes.

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6. Reverse Foxy Eye

Move over, cat eye. The foxy eye is here. By applying a dark winged eyeliner on the undereye line, you’ll achieve this sultry look. The secret: smudging out the line so it blends seamlessly into the rest of the look. It’s the perfect combination of understated and dramatic.

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7. Double Graphic Eyeliner

Bold, graphic eyeliner isn’t just for editorial magazine pieces anymore. Makeup lovers all over the world are bringing this exciting new trend to the streets and rocking it during the day and at night. You’ll need a steady hand to achieve this look. Whether you stick with traditional black and white liners or branch out and experiment with bold teals, magentas, and neons, you’ll turn heads as you walk by.

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8. Lilac Eyeshadow

If mint green was the color of the summer, lilac is vying for the spot for the color of the fall. This beautiful hue might remind us of spring, so it brings some much-needed vibrancy to the fall months as they start to get dreary. Pairing a pop of bright lavender lilac eyeshadow with a nude lip will bring out your eyes like crazy. Trust us.

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9. Black Waterline Liner

The mid-2000s called, and they want their eyeliner back! We’ve missed you, waterline eyeliner. They mean it when they call it the waterline because you might just tear up a little bit as you apply pencil liner to your upper and lower waterlines. But don’t fret! This look is so daring and intriguing that you’ll feel powerful while stepping out.

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When choosing a bold makeup trend to try this fall, consider your outfit for the day. Sometimes, pairing a bold eye looks, like the double graphic eyeliner, with a simple outfit made up of mostly staples and basics, can make hitting the streets in a look outside of your comfort zone easier.

You could also try pairing your lilac or terracotta eyeshadow looks with a lilac or terracotta monochrome outfit for a chic, high-fashion vibe. Once you start letting your wardrobe and your styling work together, you’ll be in heaven. We also recommend Vibrantz Cosmetics eyelashes and their products for makeup.

Just a reminder: Take good care of your skin as the air turns colder. Especially dry skin types should maintain a cleansing and moisturizing routine that allows your skin to maintain the same health you enjoyed when the humidity helped keep your skin hydrated. And as always, drink plenty of water!

Intermittent fasting is one of the most popular health and fitness trends. Not only does it help you to lose weight but improves overall health too.

What is Intermittent Fasting?

Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It doesn’t specify what foods you should be eating rather when you should be eating them.

Intermittent Fasting Methods

•The 16/8 method: It involves restricting your daily eating period to 8 hours and fasting for 16 hours in between. You could either skip breakfast or dinner, according to what suits you.

•Eat-stop-eat: This method involves fasting for 24 hours twice a week, for example by not eating from dinner one day until the dinner next day. It is an advanced method so it’s better if you start off with the 16/8 method first.

•The 5:2 diet: With this method, you consume 500-600 calories on two non-consecutive days of the week but eat normally the other 5 days.

All these methods would help you lose weight by reducing your calorie intake, as long as you’re not eating a lot more during the eating window.

How does Intermittent Fasting affect your body?

Intermittent fasting makes major changes to the hormone levels which facilitate weight loss and increase your metabolic rate.

It lowers the insulin levels in your body, increases the levels of growth hormone and norepinephrine (the fat burning hormone).

Additionally, it makes your immune system strong which helps your body fight inflammation.

Safety and side effects

Intermittent fasting is a very safe way for weight loss if you’re healthy and well-nourished overall. However, initially you may feel weak and your brain might not perform as well as you’re used to. This is temporary and gets fine once your body adapts to the new meal schedule.

If you have any of the following conditions, it’s good to consult your doctor before trying out intermittent fasting:

•Have diabetes

•Have low blood pressure

•Take medications

•Have a history of eating disorders

•Pregnant/breastfeeding

•Have an irregular menstrual cycle

Intermittent fasting works wonders for some people, not others. The best way is to try it out for a while and see how your body responds to this method.

Malik Aqeel, who is making his grand movie debut as a lead with this year’s much anticipated release Thori Setting Thora Pyar which is releasing on 3rd June, 2022 is all excited for the new chapter in his life. Not only the actor himself is excited but the Pakistani audience has been seen going gaga over the new chocolaty Pakistani boy.

Girls want to know his phone number while guys are trying their best that their girlfriends don’t get to see him. In simple words, there is a lot of buzz going on the streets regarding this talented and good looking young lad. Pakistani audience is quite curious about Malik Aqeel and want to know everything about him while there are whispers in the industry that he has already started signing new projects.

So today we just decided to give you all a crash course on Malik Aqeel as the movie is releasing on 3rd June 2022 in cinemas near you, so you all have got a lot to learn within a short span of time.

So in a nutshell, this good looking lad was born in Islamabad. On the stage of School, the then 7-year-old Malik Aqeel realized that it is acting that he wanted to do in his life professionally. When he grew up, he hanged on to his dream and got a chance to work in Sherdil movie as a Pakistan Airforce’s Sikh Officer in 2019. He continued his hard work and from that onwards, the media folks started noticing him and he got an offer for the lead role in Thori Setting Thora Pyar and he grabbed the opportunity to prove his mettle. In 2020, he completed shooting his very first film as a lead actor and today in 2022, he is coming to big screens with his debut film Thori Setting Thora Pyar on 3rd June 2022. If this success story doesn’t inspire you, nothing will.

Along with Malik Aqeel, Thori Setting Thora Pyar features an ensemble cast of Saeeda Imtiaz, Noman Habib, Maria Bangash and others. Asfandyar Tariq Awan has written and produced this rom-com family entertainer. The movie is directed by Fayyaz Adrees and supervised by multitalented Malik Aqeel himself. The movie is hitting the Pakistani cinema screens on 3rd June 2022.

Thori Setting Thora Pyar releasing nationwide on 03rd June 2022

So book your tickets now from the nearest cinemas

To Watch full trailer follow this Link : https://youtu.be/ZcbQcooZGpI

For nostalgic drives around town

All of us go on therapeutic drives with our friends, and sometimes that’s all we need – to play and scream the songs that are ingrained in our hearts and minds. Paperazzi has come up with the best nostalgic playlist for you all out there, bust these songs and thank us Later!

Let us know what kind of playlists you want in the future and we’ll serve you with the best.

Pakistani students applying to colleges in the United States become experts in filling out documents by the end of the process. Are you done with the Common App? Did you get accepted into a US college? The hustle to make your dream come true does not end there, you must go through the struggle of applying for a student (F1) visa to the United States.

We are here to make it a little easy for you by this step by step guide.

First thing to do: Email your college regarding the I20 form. Students applying for a visa require this form from their college before filling out anything else.

I20’s differ according to the college you applied to but this is the information it usually entails.

After this: Many people get confused where to go to fill out the forms and get remaining information. Go to this website:

https://www.ustraveldocs.com/pk/pk-niv-visaapply.asp#HowtoApply

For an international student, the visa application is an expensive process. You will need to pay two types of visa fees:

  1. SEVIS: The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is an Internet-based system that tracks F, M, and J visa participants (and their family

members) from the time they receive their initial documentation (either an I-20 or a DS-2019) until they graduate/leave school or conclude/leave program. You will go here and pay the SEVIS fee: https://fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html (Remember to take a screenshot of proof of payment)

  • Visa Fee to the Pakistan Embassy – you will do this after completing other steps of the application.

Next and the most important step is to fill out your DS-160 form, you can find the form and extra help by accessing this website:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/forms/d

 s-160-online-nonimmigrant-visa-application/ds-160-faqs.html

Once you have completed the DS-160 form and paid the Sevis Fee, you will go to schedule your appointment.

On the official website for applying for a visa, you will see this on the left hand side:

Click schedule my appointment and it will direct you to the form you need to fill. One of the steps of booking your appointment is paying the Pakistani visa fee. You will have to go to any Allied Bank branch and pay your visa fee after which you can schedule your appointment!

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