WINTERS went away long while ago and summer’s here once again — every store big or small is flooded with cool summery prints. In Pakistani wear, what is really ‘in’ this summer are lovely pastel chicken work shalwar kurtas. However, what really caught my eye were the vibrant almost fluorescent yellows, greens and blues in cotton as well as Georgette’s that reminded me of the vibrancy of spring and summer hues.
Today people dress more for comfort than style, right? Well not true for us Karachiites. Shorts, dresses, the new range of comfort jeans and the baggy tie-ups as well as the draw-string pants are really in vogue. And if you have a flat tummy, well then, there’s nothing like ‘em!
Now to get into all this summer wear you guys have to get out of your concealing clothes and to do that, you have to get back into shape. So log onto www.workoutsforyou.com and start exercising. Shed those extra pounds and follow the various kinds of workouts. There are also exercises for brides-to-be.
While exercising you could cool off yourselves with chilled glasses of summer drinks. For refreshing summer drinks browse on http://www.ivillage.com/food/celebrate/summer/articles/0%2C11731%2C240592_259200%2C00.html. Filled with 50 delicious summer drinks, you can cool down in no time with these super-easy, super-delicious summer drinks. The really interesting ones to follow are ‘After Work Out Smoothie’, ‘Breakfast Smoothie’, ‘Cookies and Cream Smoothie’ which, by the way, is a dessert in a glass! For the same great taste, but fewer calories, share this dessert with someone else!
Thinking about food reminds me of the king of fruits, the mango, which is indeed a very much the summer fruit. Though the market is full of them these days, you can still see more of them in at http://www.freshmangoes.com/aboutmangos. Did you know that more mangoes are eaten, fresh, all over the world than any other fruit? This web site has made it easy to learn all about mangoes and you can even print the page for a handy reference guide when confused in choosing the quality mango.
Take a mango tour and find out brief history of the mango, its health benefits and how to select and store them. Different styles of peeling and most important of all, how to eat a mango.
There are facts and myths about mangoes, such as people in Thailand like to munch mango buds and the Sanskrit poets believe that they lend sweetness to the voice. It is a very comprehensive site on mangoes.
With the advent of summer, the whole atmosphere becomes a bit devastating for skin. Therefore, we need to be very particular about the skin routine. For this summer’s skin guide, log onto http://www.ivillage.co.uk/beauty/experts/columnists/articles/0%2C%2C548148_573901%2C00.html.
Here you will find different articles on skin care and day-to-day skin problems are solved and the remedies are given according to the skin types. Suggestions are also available for using different kinds of skin care products while a whole list of new products in the market are available on this site as well.
When talking of beauty one for sure cannot ignore the use of perfumes. Well it is out of question to use strong rich smelling perfumes during the summers, but we often get confused which one to buy from the variety kept in front of you. So your task will be much easier if you log onto http://www.perfumes-4u.com/. This site is categorized for men and women both. Here you will find detailed information about the scent of your preference as well as where to find the best price for the fragrance of your choice.
All fragrances are indexed alphabetically by the fragrance name for your convenience and ease of use. Life is really a roller coaster when you browse on the perfume sites.
These three months — May, June and July — most of you younger generation have been on vacations and wish for all the new movies coming in the film world. For this purpose take a look at http://channelevents.aol.com/movies/summermovies/index.adp?month=June. It helps you weigh the options and plan which summer flicks you want to see each summer month. This is also a wonderful site for movie buffs. It gives you the date of release of dozens of movies on the way; you can even watch the trailers of these summer movies, that is if you have a good connection. It gives you the release dates according to the months. Of course at the moment the month highlighted is July. But you know something, watching movies and only being couch-potatoes is not really a good idea.
With the exception of the northern areas, summers are hot throughout the country with temperatures ranging to 32 to 50 centigrade. So if you are feeling hot and planning a vacation, log onto http://travel.web.pk/tourist_centre/weather_temperatures.asp
Garnished with all the splendours of nature, Pakistan offers a variety of opportunities for travellers. Mystical journeys through time for archaeological enthusiasts, panoramic valleys for nature lovers, majestic peaks to quench a mountain lust, grounds to fulfil your wilderness dreams and above all culturally rich rendezvous for everyone.
The section of tour packages is filled with an assortment of packages thus helping you plan a tour according to your tastes and requirements. Here you may find several adventure tours as well as safaris and weekend planners to name a few, all prepared to make your journey a memorable one!
coming back to the latest in summer wear, gone are the days of figure-hugging, tops short, cool and trendy variations of the age-old subcontinental kurta have swept through every designer’s atelier, from the high street to haute couture. Kurtis have been given a new funky twist and treated with glamorous elegance. From Manchester to Karachi, the kurti rules this summer. To view a few beautifully designed kurtis log onto http://www.newsline.com.pk/NewsSep2003/hautesep2003.htm
Wearing good and looking good are equally important. Hence, for the summer makeup forecast by the famous beauty expert Bobbi Brown log onto http://www.lhj.com /lhj/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/lhj/story/data/BobbiBrownSummerMakeup_05162003.xml
Makeup maven, Bobbi Brown shares her tips for fresh-faced summer style. She says, “I’ve always loved the sun-kissed look because everyone looks happier and well-rested when they have a bit of colour on their face,” says beauty expert Bobbi Brown.
“This summer, I’m updating the look with hints of ultra-wearable shimmer. Try a bit of bronzed shimmer on the skin, nude shimmer on eyes and lips, and don’t forget the SPF.” Are you young folk listening out there?
WINTERS went away long while ago and summer’s here once again — every store big or small is flooded with cool summery prints. In Pakistani wear, what is really ‘in’ this summer are lovely pastel chicken work shalwar kurtas. However, what really caught my eye were the vibrant almost fluorescent yellows, greens and blues in cotton as well as Georgette’s that reminded me of the vibrancy of spring and summer hues.
