Spring Collections 2012

Spring is one of the most vibrant seasons because nature is in full bloom during this time. The same beauty and liveliness of nature can be extended to your wardrobe as well. Some of the colour choices for you this spring season are – vibrant yellow, bottle green, watermelon pink, tangerine, aquamarine and red. See to it that the colour of your outfit complements your overall look. Besides the colour, the style of the dress should be chosen in accordance with the latest fashion trends as well as your body shape. These days both long and short length shirts are in and can be teamed with churidars or straight pyjamas for a classic look. For the ultimate 'spring look', keep the make-up and accessories subtle and sophisticated. Avoid wearing flashy makeup or accessories. The basic idea is to look regal, elegant and stylish!

Chic & Classy
This mustard and green A-line shirt has been fully embellished with floral thread motifs in green, gold and red. The beautiful long shirt has intricate detailing on the hemline as well. Full sleeves have floral work and applique detailing on cuffs. It is a perfect spring outfit for any special occasion.

Gorgeous In Green
This unique outfit has three pieces-the candy pink straight pyjama, the bottle green kameez and the jacket. The kameez with simple motifs on the hem becomes ravishing all of a sudden due to the effect of the heavily multi-coloured embroidery on the beige jacket.

Look Graceful
Create a graceful look with the help of this sunny yellow and emerald green outfit. The full sleeved A-line shirt has hand embroidered floral motifs strewn all over the shirt. The emerald green dupatta has a yellow and red piping all over it.

A Sleek Touch
Go for this black, red and royal blue outfit for a more formal and sophisticated look. The long fitted sleeves have stunning turunj motifs on it, a similar motif is embroidered on the shirt as well. The hemline is embellished with sequins, lace and ribbons in black and red. A perfect choice for any occasion, this outfit is sure to grab everyone's attention.

I Make-up:Sabs
I Designer:Anam S.
I Photography:Munna Mushtaq
I Model:Sunita Marshall

Bridal trousseau | Nisha Butt

Wedding season is here again, it's a time to give final touches to your bridal glory box – a trousseau comprising of stunning attires, exotic jewellery collection and some other lovely belongings. Keepsake that reflects your true persona and that you want to take with you in your new life. 

Traditional is what every bride demands for her big day. Today brides prefer a contemporary look, a balance of modern with the tradition in their wedding dresses. When it comes to selection of colour, retain the ethnic feel with the yesteryear favourite hues such as red and gold. In our part of world the wedding function is incomplete without ethnic attires. Nothing can beat the elegance of ravishing shararas and ghararas. You can experiment with variety of style, designing, colours and embroidery to create gorgeous dresses. Use fascinating motifs, thread-work and intricacies with beads, stones, heavy gota, dabka and zari work to further enhance the beauty of your bridal outfit. 

If you love experimentation, then wear this modish black and purple sleeveless dress with minimal embellishments here and there. 

It's truly a choice of today's modern bride who loves to flaunt her poised personality in this voguish attire. 

Long shirts with splendid shararas are in again, steal the show with this sensational red and gold bridal ensemble. The border of the sharara has been beautifully highlighted with multicoloured banarsi stripes and gota work whereas the long shirt has striking embellishment on bodice and hemline and the contrasting green chiffon duppatta adds up its beauty. The meticulous finesse and opulent delicacy is reflected in this gorgeous dress.

Next is a classy contrast of scarlet, gold and copper. Drape this dazzling short shirt with eye-catching dabka detailing at a wedding party, the delicate rust work on scarlet sharara will definitely turn many heads towards you. 

Flaunt your stylish personality in this red bridal outfit with heavy ornamentation on bodice and sleek long hemline. There is no doubt that red is every bride's perennial favourite, they prefer to go for mesmerising shades of red especially for their main wedding function. So up next is again another red dress but this time with an interesting mix of mehndi green. The long shirt has twinkling gold detailing on front, the plain yet trendy banarsi sharara add a dash of glamour. Its rich traditional design with finest detailing is enough to impress everyone. Complement these dazzling outfits with ethnic ornaments and subtle make-up and look drop-dead gorgeous and picture perfect on your big day.

I Coordination & Styling:Atifa@Albatross

I Designer:Zara Shahjahan

I Photography:Amir Chishty

I Model:Nisha Butt

Full Length Formal gowns

Formal events often have a specific dress code for their guests, and you want to be the belle of the ball while still maintaining the proper decorum. Let your beautiful evening gown carry you through the night. Formal gowns are generally full length, and so to spice up the formal look, you can go for a dress with an interesting neckline. For instance, a jeweled neckline creates a striking effect. Choosing a halter neck creates a breathtaking frame for your face, like this black halter neck evening gown. The neckline in a gown is always the crux of the outfit, so choose something that reflects the image you want to portray. Choose colours that go well with your personality. If you're fair-skinned you can opt for soft pastels like this beautiful turquoise dress. On the other hand, if you have a darker skin tone, rich colours such as navy or even a vibrant colour like this dramatic maroon will suit you well. You could choose from these different styles, colours, necklines and fabrics to decide your perfect special occasion dress! No matter what look you're going for, you want to choose a style that best suits you. You deserve to look your best at every special occasion, and these beautiful dresses will help create a winning outfit! After you have chosen your perfect dress, complement your hairstyle and makeup to complete your look – from the right eye makeup to the perfect evening clutch and other accessories.

Gowns galore | Saba Qamar

Formal events often have a specific dress code for their guests, and you want to be the belle of the ball while still maintaining the proper decorum. Let your beautiful evening gown carry you through the night. Formal gowns are generally full length, and so to spice up the formal look, you can go for a dress with an interesting neckline. For instance, a jeweled neckline creates a striking effect. Choosing a halter neck creates a breathtaking frame for your face, like this black halter neck evening gown. The neckline in a gown is always the crux of the outfit, so choose something that reflects the image you want to portray. Choose colours that go well with your personality. If you're fair-skinned you can opt for soft pastels like this beautiful turquoise dress. On the other hand, if you have a darker skin tone, rich colours such as navy or even a vibrant colour like this dramatic maroon will suit you well. You could choose from these different styles, colours, necklines and fabrics to decide your perfect special occasion dress! No matter what look you're going for, you want to choose a style that best suits you. You deserve to look your best at every special occasion, and these beautiful dresses will help create a winning outfit! After you have chosen your perfect dress, complement your hairstyle and makeup to complete your look – from the right eye makeup to the perfect evening clutch and other accessories.

Hair & Make-up: Rizwan Saloon
Designer:Mahid Khawar
Coordination:Thomas Fernandes @ T-Factor
Styling& Photography:Asif Alvi
Model:Saba Qamar