Effervescent Sofia Essaïdi charmed everyone in her mini dress of red and black silk with sequin embroidered shoulder pads.

Soon to be seen in the film, « Like a Leader » with Jean Reno, actress Salome Stévenin was very glamorous in her mini dress of satin and lasercut black lace.

Natacha Amal, resplendant in a black dress decorated with feathers and embroidery, was excited to discover the silk tulle dresses from the new autumn-winter 2012-2013 collection by Christophe Guillarmé.

TV host Daniela Lumbroso and Karine Lima in a cutwork red beaded dress, pointed out the details of every suitcase.

All succumbed to unbelievable lightness and to inventive fancy of the suitcases among which the actresses Mélanie Maudran and Mary-Sophie L. in a mini dress with seethrow waist.

Annabelle Milot and Séverine Ferrer introduced the suitcases to the delighted photographers.

This intensely private presentation was held in the luxurious Hotel Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe at the opening of the Haute Couture Week.

L’Oréal Paris

The third day of the PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week was dedicated to fashion designers showing their bridal collections with solo shows by Ali Xeeshan, Rouge, Sara Rohale Asghar and Asifa & Nabeel. It was attended by celebrities, media as well as the fashion fraternity. Each day of PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week is being styled by a different creative team and to this end models on Day 3 were styled by Toni&Guy led by Shammal Qureshi with men’s styling by Khawar Riaz.

The PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week is being produced by Catwalk Productions, with event coordination by R-Team, set design by Hamza Tarar, official photography by DragonFly and public relations by Lotus. The Black Carpet for PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week is sponsored by Damas.

Fashion Show: Ali Xeeshan

Day 3 of the PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week was opened by Crimson by Ali Xeeshan with a collection titled ‘Pahalgam’. Named after the breath-taking city in the valley of Kashmir, the Pahalgam collection was the designers’ interpretation of what he envisions the city to look like and the magnificence it captures. His collection represented brides adorned in plain fabrics of different kinds; ornamentation and decoration-free clothes that represented a vivid play of colour.

With Pahalgam, Ali looked to prove that style and beauty originate from within a person’s own character rather than the amount of embellishment on a piece of clothing. Designed especially for today’s chic bride who wants to pull off an unconventional ensemble, Ali Xeeshan’s Pahalgam bridal showcase highlighted that the splendour brides relish, will only come from within.

Ali Xeeshan is a graduate of the Pakistan Institute of Fashion Design (PIFD) and holds an honours degree in Couture and an award for the Best Collection at the institute. As a designer, he takes inspiration from within the Pakistani culture. Having diversified into a diffusion prêt-a-porter line, a formal collection for men and a complete range of accessories as part of Crimson by Ali Xeeshan, Ali Xeeshan is predominantly a couturier focusing on formal and bridal wear with a signature style of using unusual shades of colour and high end luxurious fabrics merged with the unconventional embellishment techniques in both traditional and contemporary cuts.

The PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week is being produced by Catwalk Productions, with event coordination by R-Team, set design by Hamza Tarar, official photography by DragonFly and public relations by Lotus. The Black Carpet for

Fashion Show: Fahad Hussayn

Day 2 of the PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week was opened by Fahad Hussayn with his collection entitled ‘Raat Raakh’ which was inspired by an epic tale of a night traveller, a bride, who has lost love and is seeking another. Through this collection, Fahad Hussayn endeavoured to materialise the story of her journey and of all those who come between this world and her’s with his signature edgy grandeur and intricate couture detailing.

A tribute to the beauty of the night with multi-cultural influences, Fahad Hussayn introduced his interpretations of the Christian bride, a Parsi bride, the friends who surround the bride, a Nawab, a Muslim bride and her family. Using a variety of fabrics for ‘Raat Raakh’ such as cotton, cotton nets, pure Mughal jamavar, chiffon, velvet, suede, faux fur and silks with sleek cuts and straight lines with volume and drapes, the embellishments used were resham, zardozi, crystal work and appliqué. The collection was predominantly black, but also highlighted shades of night fall.

Speaking about Bridal Week Fahad Hussayn said, “PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week is a really exciting blend. PFDC has proven to be consistent and is striving towards excellence, the shows are organised in a very industrial manner, taking fashion and the business of fashion to where it belongs.”

Born in Faisalabad, Fahad Hussayn graduated from Beaconhouse National University in Lahore with a degree in Textile Design. Adept in bridal couture clothing, formal and evening wear, Hussayn’s designs celebrate tradition and intricacy meshed with modern sensibilities. In 2007, he opened his atelier and is now successfully stocking his collections in stores across the country and internationally, in India and Dubai.

Fahad Hussayn has been nominated twice at the Lux Style Awards in 2008 and in 2009 for Emerging Talent and Menswear Designer categories, respectively. Indeed, Fahad Hussayn’s couture looks to provide its clients with high end fashion and trousseau clothing; pure grandeur blended with the right amount of edge being their key design philosophy.

Just like the commendable joint venture of Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) and L’Oréal Paris, the PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2011, there is something freaky yet splendid. Other than the conventional red carpet, the PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2011 is going to have the exceptional “Black Carpet” for the first time in Pakistan’s fashion history.

Where red is the symbol of glam and style, the black depicts the elegance and passion. This is how the Black Carpet of PFDC L’ Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2011 aims to endow the mesmerizing feel to all fashion designers, fashion models, makeup artists, stylists and to all fashionistas and celebutants to walk over. Photographers will have the opportunity to capture the dazzling steps of participants making PFDC L’ Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2011 Black Carpet memorable for the many forth coming Pakistani fashion weeks.

Nowadays, bob hairstyle is the new black in town. Every other woman is seen to be supporting it, and what zest and zeal it renders to the personality! Apart from being a completely striking fashion statement, bob hairstyle is a way of life. It speaks of the inner you, the daring you, the audacious you. Many like to stick to their conventional long hair and not experiment with hair for fear of standing out. But bob hairstyle fashion is all about standing out, of being the odd one out, of being the individual in a throng of people, of being different.

Bob hairstyles came on quick because some TV personalities endorsed it, for the world to embrace it too. Holmes sticks to a more traditional bob, with bangs to it. The one person who stands out with her bob hairstyle is Rihanna, the iconic pop star who made waves in 2008 with both her hit single Umbrella and her edgy inverted bob hairstyle. This fashion spread like wildfire amongst the world and soon who’s who of the world was seen to be supporting the new bob hairstyle fashion transformed by Rihanna.

The good thing about bob hairstyle fashion is that it’s adaptable to any facial feature. Whether you have an oval, round or diamond-shaped face; this hairstyle would work wonders for you. The bob hairstyle fashion is easy to maintain and can be wonderfully accessorized with different clips, bobby pins, hair bands, scarves or streaks too.

Bob hairstyle is very bold, chic and fashionable. Being in the league of Paris Hilton and Keira Knightely, this one hairstyle fashion is definitely a must-have for every woman who loves to experiment with her looks and is not scared of putting herself out there.

Cinch belt fashion

Something really good about cinch belt fashion is that it is ideal for both, formal and casual look. If you look at the wide variety in cinch belt fashion trends then you can choose precisely according to your preferences. Leather belts, corset belts, elastic belts and much more teamed up with studs, diamantes, buckles and brooches simply let you make a timeless style statement of your own with a cinch belt.

A cinch belt adds an edge to your sex appeal. You can enhance your sexy curves and love handles with the help of a cinch belt. Cinch belt fashion trend is one of those ideal fashion trends which women with a full-figured look love the most. It enhances just the right parts of your body and hides all the unwanted ones. One feels really comfortable in wearing a pencil skirt with it ideally. A cinch belt gives a well-toned look to the body which adds even more to your sex appeal.

In winter fashion trends 2011, cinch belt is one of the must-have accessories. It looks ideal when paired up with animal prints and all the wonderful fall colors. You can bring an extra edge to your otherwise simple and plain winter dress just by teaming it up with a right cinch belt. The choices are all your only when it comes to selecting the size, shape, color and patterns of a good cinch belt for yourself. But make sure that you don’t feel left out by not being a part of cinch belt fashion trend and giving it a trial shot.

Buying a cinch belt does not need much thinking as it is a very economical fashion trend and you can get an amazing cinch belt starting from $5.00 or even lesser. All the popular fashion stores and designers have a wide range to offer these days when it comes to the trend of cinch belt fashion. Therefore, visit your nearest mall today and look for a sexy cinch belt for yourself and look hotter than ever this winter season.

The only pants that work well tucked into ankle boots are very tight ones. Wide-legged pants tucked into short boots create a very unflattering balloon effect. Ankle boots look best with skinny jeans but ankle boots and skinny jeans; both are equally risky trends to adopt. Sorrowfully enough, such tempting and flattering trends cannot be worn by everybody. It requires a certain dressing and body type to try these trends on.

Greet this winter wearing tights or skinny jeans with ankle boots. Match the boots with the color of your tights or skinny jeans because contrasting color would not give a very sophisticated impression. There is a vast range of ankle boots available in the market with different patterns on it and a lot of decoration with chains, buckles or pins. You may opt for the right kind of boots that suit your taste. All look equally classy.

Ankle boots with skinny jeans or tights is a perfect combination. Ankle boots have a tendency of making you look shorter then your actual height but with skinny jeans or tights the balance can be sustained. Skinny jeans were actually designed to be tucked in the boots. Tucked in jeans enable you to show off your ankle boots and in this way your boots look hooked up with your skinny jeans. Wearing baggies with ankle boots is highly discouraged as it stands as an absurd combination. It does not go well with each other. Hence rule this fall season wearing skinny jeans with ankle boots rules this fall season.

It does not go well with the other. Hence, wearing skinny jeans with ankle boots rules this fall season

There are endless ways o tie a silk scarf and team up with your different looks. A silk scarf looks perfect on practically every kind of outfit that you choose. It can look as good with a white cotton shirt and a pair of jeans as much as it makes a style statement with an elegant evening wear dress.

A few easy ways to tie a silk scarf are just right here. They will not only give you a new look but they are great for bringing some artistic change in your personality too just by using a simple silk scarf.

Ponytail Style:

Quick, easy and simplest of all! Yet it adds an extra edge to your personality. All you need to do is make a ponytail of your hair and wrap around your silk scarf over it. That’s it! It looks chic and you can pull off this look of silk scarf ideally for summer season or for a casual lunch with your girls.

Gypsy Style:

This look with a silk scarf is for all those who prefer to try out something funky and a bit bold. Take your square silk scarf, fold it in a triangle, wrap it on your head and make a knot of the silk scarf at the back of your neck. You can team up this silk scarf look with big and chunky earrings in bright shades to give an even cooler look.

Shoulder Wrap Style:

In this style, you just need to fold your square silk scarf into a triangle and place it over the shoulders in a way that both its sides drop on your chest. Now, hold both its edge and tie a normal knot in the front. This look is very much recommended if you plan to wear a hat with a silk scarf.

Waist Sash Style:

Apart from neck, shoulders and you head; a silk scarf can look amazing if worn around your waist. In fact, you can make a style statement of your own by wearing your silk scarf instead of a belt around your waist and tying a knot on either left or right side of your waist. This looks just perfect if you wear khakis, jeans or even regular white cotton trousers.

Undercoat Style:

The ultimate winter wear style when it comes to tying a silk scarf is the undercoat style. It is one of the most preferable styles of a silk scarf by working women and they can carry this look easily every day for work. All you need to do is fold the silk scarf in oblong shape, pass it around your neck so that one end comes on right side and other around the left side. Then overlap one end over the other and tuck it under the coat. This look of a silk scarf gives a very professional yet feminine look.

Looks are endless and styles can be created any way you wish to with your silk scarf. Be creative and pick out the most appropriate yet stylish look for yourself.