4. The team at fashioncentral media group is
huge,always acting like a happy force and right
now fired by the enthusiasm of this
4th magazine issue.Editors,content
writers,photographers form a integral part of our
friendly army,bursting with life and an urge to
reach out to millions of literate set of viewers.
November 2012
Features
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10 Humaima malick wins south asia
rising star film award
10 Mehreen Syed Encounters A road
Accident
11 The young couple syra yousuf and
shehroz sabzwari tie the knot
11 Nadia Khan’s Husband controverts
her Divorce rights
12 Maram & Aabroo “stylists &
Beauty Salons”
30 Atif Aslam
36 Asin indian film actress
48 2012 Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition
70 Adele-someone like you
Parties & Events
Fashion Shows
U.S Fashion Shows
Trends
Interview
26 Afreen conjures the magnificent
Eid Fiesta
28 Ci.Gi Design House Label Launch
39 Watch World Awards 2012 -
glamour & glitz
40 ELLE Fashionwear French
Fashion comes to Mumbai
42 Youth Icon Shahid Kapoor Unveils
New range of In-car
entertainment products
44 Ahamm and Musskan Agarwaal
Festive Collections Launch
88 Gucci Hosts Art Production Fund Benefit
83 Museum of the City of NewYork
Hosts After Dark Party
84 Milan Fashion Week Front
Row and Parties
86 ELLE celebrates Women in Hollywood
Rizwan Ullah
B ’ZMA’S
Sanam Chaudhry
Fnk Asia
Adnan Pardesy
Tracy Reese RTW Spring 2013
Zang Toi RTW Spring 2013 Collection
Donna Karan RTW Spring 2013 Collection
Farah Angsana RTW Spring 2013 Collection
Mara Hoffman RTW Spring 2013 Collection
Tommy Hilfiger RTW Spring 2013 Collection
8 Navin Waqar talks about film “Josh”
Content
46 Men’s Hairstyles that Women Love
54 Hand Bags-a lot to choose from
5.
6. Loaded with ample glamour and glitz are activities in the fashion world,taking place at a fast
pace with hardly any breaks and everything about them is really amazing.Be it Europe or US
or Asia,every new event rolled out tends to overshadow each other and even premiers,fashion
shows,launches and parties become distant memory within a couple of days of their conclu-
sion.But then online technology is there to rescue such a slide,and we at Fashion Central
strive diligently to keep alive all the quality happenings so that our eager viewers do not feel
left out.
Our efforts bring to your laptops and computer screens, images that are a joy to see and con-
tent that gives you a
feeling of being continuously updated.
Some inspirational names of the celebrity world don this online magazine and the fans are
likely to feel satiated with much to see about their favourite ones,at their own leisurely pace
and moments of relaxation.In this regard the current issue touches the lives of Humaima
Malik,Nadia Khan,Maram & Abroo and Atif Aslam from Pakistan,Navin Waqar,Asin and Shahid
Kapoor from India and then there are Spring collections 2013,to set you thinking and keep you
ahead in your lifestyle needs.
The months to come are filled with events that are going to be loaded with awe and splendor
and we will help all our viewers soak up all the wonder packed moments.
Happy and Delightful viewing!
Anny
From the editor
7.
8. NavinWaqartalks about Film “Josh”
Navin Waqar, renowned for her work on TV and
Radio, is making her debut in film-making with Josh
the film (English Title: Against The Grain) which has
been showcased at the 14th Mumbai Film Fest
Josh is being screened in the world cinema
category of the festival and has already made
headlines both in Pakistan and across the border.
Q1:You have so far restricted yourself toTV
and radio assignments: what inspired you to
say yes to the film project Josh?
Initially I was not interested in doing a film project because
that’s is a whole different ballgame but when I read the
script, it was the message of Josh that led me to say yes.
It speaks of important issues and seemed like more than
just a film for the sake of film.
Q2:What for you is the Josh of Josh?
The ability to take a stand. I think that’s something a lot of
people don’t tend to do out of fear or suppression. Josh for
me is all about fighting the power.
Q3:What can you tell us about your character
in Josh?
I play Ayla who is a reporter for a youth channel and is
friend’s with Aamina’s character.
Q4:You were working with a truly stellar cast
including Aamina Sheikh, Mohib Mirza, Khalid
Malik, Parveen Akber and more. How was the
experience filming with these seasoned ac-
tors?
I have been lucky to have worked with quite a few sea-
soned actors in the two projects I did before Josh so this
was an added bonus. It was a wonderful experience.When
you are around people who know the industry better than
you because of their experiences, there is so much to
learn. It was a relief to see how everyone was so profes-
sional and humble at the same time.
Q5: Do you plan to do another film after Josh,
or was this a one off?
At the moment no. I am not really racing towards doing
films, I am very happy with the work I have been doing on
TV. If there will be a film, I will be more than just an actor in
it hopefully; maybe a producer or writer as well.
Q6:You tend to be extremely selective about
the work you do onTV: are you only interested
in particular types of roles?
8Interview
9. Not at all. I take up roles that are a challenge and have
something to say. I want to be able to do every role as an
actor; I don’t want to be a type cast.The character has to
be appealing or challenging for me to say yes to it.
Q7: How did you feel when you found out that
Josh was being screened at the 14th Mumbai
Film Festival, one of the region’s most prestig-
ious festivals?
It felt wonderful and I am very excited as to how it will be
received. I am hoping it will make strong waves as a film in
whole and that the message in Josh will be appreciated.
Q8: Have you seen Josh on the big screen
yet: are you anxious, worried, nervous about
watching yourself on the big screen?
I haven’t seen it on big screen yet and honestly I
am slightly nervous about it. I am always a bit
nervous when it comes to watching myself
on TV as well because I always feel like I
could’ve done better and then beat myself
up about it.
Q9: How was the mood on the
set?
It was professional and a lot of fun!
The entire cast and crew was like
one huge family, always laughing or
playing music or singing or cracking
jokes and at the same time get-
ting work done.There was never
a dull moment.We worked long
hours but everyone on set was in
such amazing spirits that it never
seemed boring.
Q10: How was the experience
of working with first time
film-producer and director Iram
Parveen Bilal?
Iram is a sweetheart and a wonderful
human being. She has this amazing
energy about herself and is absolutely
clear on what she wants which is a
dream come true for an actor. Her pos-
itivity is contagious and what I admire
about her is that she was constantly
on her feet running around, making
Josh happen. It was quite honestly
her passion for Josh that got me
onboard this project.
10. Humaima Malick Wins
South Asia Rising Star
Film Award
Mehreen Syed
Encounters A Road
Accident
The awards were part of 9th annual South Asian International Film
Festival; the largest entertainment gala related to South Asian
entertainment industry to be held in the United States, organised in
collaboration with HBO.
Nine categories had been announced in accordance with the 9th
anniversary of SAIFF, NewYork for the first edition of awards.The
award ceremony was hosted by Indian actress Sunny Leonne
and US filmmaker Jay Chandrashekar, while the star studded jury
included American actress and musician, Janina Gavankar; Indian
film critic, Rajeev Mansand; front-man of Goldspot and singer/song-
writer, Siddhartha Khosla; and American actor, Maulik Pancholy.
Humaimahasalreadyreceivedmuchacclaimandwonaccoladesforhermoving
performanceinBol,attheLuxStyleAwardsandinLondonAsianFilmFestival.More
recently,shehasbeennominatedattheAsiaPacificScreenAwardinBestActresscat-
egory,forwhichshewouldbecompetingwithIndianactressVidyaBalan,forherworkin
TheDirtyPicture.
Humaima’s uncanny and often tear-jerking portrayal of Zainab touched the hearts of millions both in the national and
international community. It solidified her transition from a model to a dedicated actress with serious acting chops. Not
many could have pulled off a role which required her to go au naturel alongside other well known female actresses, yet
she outshone them all.
On her way from Lahore to Sialkot
for photo shoot, the leading Pakistani
fashion model Mehreen Syed
encountered a road accident.
Just a few weeks back fashion designer Saim Ali was
involved in a road accident too and now this hot fash-
ion deva comes across one.Luckily the injuries were
minor and after emergency first aid in hospital,she was
discharged and sent home.
Mehreen Syed is known for her ravishing catwalk and
modeling excellence; mostly being showstopper for
Pakistan’s top fashion designers on runways like PFDC
Fashion Pakistan Week 2012 and PFDC L’Oreal Paris
Bridal Week 2012.
10Feature
11. The Young Couple Syra Yousuf And Shehroz
Sabzwari Tie The Knot
Nadia Khan’s Husband Controverts Her
Divorce Rights
The cute young stars from Pakistan’s drama
industry, SyraYousuf and Shehroz Sabzwari are
now husband and wife after tying the knot in a
private Nikah ceremony.
Recently, in a small gathering of friends and family the sweet couple
SyraYousuf and Shehroz Sabzwari signed their nikah papers to tie the
beautiful and eternal matrimonial bond.Shehroz Sabzwari, the son of
Behroze Sabzwari, is known for appearing in many television plays such
as “Ana”, “Vanee”, “Maamta”, “Karachi High”, “Badtameez”, “Parsa”,
“Kuch Dil Ne Kaha”, and “Don’t Jealous” and for successful Ufone com-
mercials.Whereas, SyraYousuf started her career as a VJ and then her
acting debut from the play “Mera Naseeb”. Few days back, at the set of
‘Good Morning Pakistan’, Behroze Sabzwari delightedly announced his
son Shehroz Sabzwari’s wedlock with SyraYousuf.The couple Shehroz
Sabzwari and SyraYousuf will also be seen together in their upcoming
play “Tanhaiyaan Naye Silsilay.”
Famous morning show host Nadia Khan has recently divorced
her husband Khawar Iqbal, but Khawar Iqbal has been defiant
and refused to accept divorce saying Nadia Khan’s divorce
rights are against Islamic laws.
Nadia Khan, who is known for her frank candid
straightforward style, has filed divorced against
her husband Khawar Iqbal whereas he has
challenged the marriage certificate in the court,
arguing that the wife can’t give divorce to her
husband but can demand divorce from her
husband
according to the Islamic law.Whereas, Nadia Khan
had got a provision in her marriage certificate according
to which she can divorce her husband anytime without his
consent. But Khawar Iqbal has claimed that the provision in the
marriage certificate is against Islamic marriage laws.
To resolve the matter, a bench of three members Justice
Shahzad Sheikh, Justice Fida Muhammad Khan and Justice
Arshad Jahangir, was constituted by the court.They heard the
Nadia Khan divorce case pleaded by advocate Arshad Kayani.
The next date of the case hearing remains undisclosed.
12. Pakistan’s Fashion Stylists’ & Beauty Salons
Maram & AabrooMaram & Aabroo are self-taught in photography and
make-up. With a post-graduate degree in Public
Administration and after four years of photography
experience in Abu Dhabi, the duo came back to
Lahore and set up their studio in 2005 bringing their
own very distinct signature style of work.
The Maram & Aabroo salon and studio started as a simple
idea, which both Maram Azmat and Aabroo Hashmi
conceived in their first year at college in 1995.The only
female-duo working as stylist and photographer in 1996
at Kinnaird College and then professionally since 2000,
both Maram & Aabroo are self-taught in photography and
make-up.With a post-graduate degree in Public Adminis-
tration and after four years of photography experience in
Abu Dhabi, the duo came back to Lahore and set up their
studio in 2005 bringing their own very distinct signature
style of work. Known for their regal and stately concepts
which they beautifully incorporate in their fashion makeup
and photography, bridal makeup, photography and interior
decorating, the duo is recognized at par with the most
sought after names of the industry.
Winners of the Best Stylists Award MTV Pakistan Style
Awards in 2008 and a diversity of LSA Nominations, the
team at Maram & Aabroo have brought their interpretation
and forecast of bridal trends 2012 – 2013 through PFDC
L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2012.
12Feature
30. Atif AslamAtif Aslam is a Pakistani pop singer. He is widely recog-
nized in South Asia and has given several hit songs such
as Aadat, Woh Lamhe, Tere Bin, Bakhuda Tumhi Ho, Pehli
Nazar Mein, Tera Hone Laga Hoon, Tu Jaane Na, Tere
Liye. His powerful vocal belting technique and crooning
voice made him popular among the industry. In 2008, he
was awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz by the Government of
Pakistan.
He studied at PAF College, Lahore where he completed
his F.Sc (Pre-engineering) with the class of 2001. He has
represented his college cricket team in various other cities
as well. He won his first singing competition on Independ-
ence Day celebrations in the college. He then went to the
University of Central Punjab and completed his Bachelors
in Computer Science.Once when a singing competition
was going on in his college, his friends suggested him to
take part in it, as he was having his own style of singing.
He then presented “DOOR SE KOI AAYE” (song of Paki-
stani band STRINGS) in his unique style and thus he got
first prize in singing.
30Feature
34. After leaving Jal due to personal differences, Atif released
his first solo album, Jal Pari on 19 July 2004, under Sound
Master and IC records. Its promoters declared it to be
the best-selling album of that year within just 5 months of
its release. Besides his native country, he also became
popular in India and his career touched heights in both the
countries. In the meantime he also cleared his Bachelors
in Computer Science (Hons.) from the University of Cen-
tral Punjab. His second album, Doorie was released on 22
December 2006.
His first major concert was at Al Hamra Hall, Mall Road
Lahore where he performed during the break of a stage
drama Moulin Rouge. On 14 April 2007, Atif performed in
Royal Albert Hall. His first international concert was at W.
StarDreamz Entertainment Group during his tour of USA
and Canada with RDB and Annie.
Atifhassungfrequentlyfor
Bollywoodfilms,likePehli
NazarMeininRace,Tere
BininBasEkPal,
BakhudaTumhiHoin
Kismat
Konnection,TeraHone
LagaHoonandTuJaane
NainAjabPremKi
GhazabKahani,TereLiye
inthefilmPrinceandetc,
allofwhichhavebeen
verywellreceivedbythe
IndianandPakistani
audiences.
35.
36. AsinAsin Thottumkal, an award-winning
Indian film actress from the state
of Kerala, considered to be one of
the most popular actresses in the
South Indian film industry is on a
high.
36Feature
37.
38. She has already played the lead female roles in two
consecutive top grossers, Ghajini (2005) which is her
biggest commercial success to date, and the action
comedy Varalaru (2006). Asin is now regarded as
the most prominent leading actress of South Indian
cinema.
Asin’s first Tamil language film was M. Kumaran son
of Mahalakshmi, in which she co-starred with Jayam
Ravi. Asin reprised her role from her film Amma Nanna
O Tamila Ammayi for the remake, which saw her
portraying a Malayali girl instead of the Tamil girl in the
original.
The movie subsequently went on to become one of
the biggest hits in Tamil cinema during 2004, intro-
ducing Asin to Tamil film industry. After a brief return
to Telugu films, to do Chakram, her first failure as a
senior artiste, she appeared in Ullam Ketkumae.
The venture which provided the breakthrough for Asin
to become the leading South Indian actress was her
Tamil film, Ghajini.The film, co-starring Surya and Nay-
antara and directed by A. R. Murugadoss, helped Asin
secure the Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
The following Diwali in 2005, Asin had two big releases
in Sivakasi and Majaa. Despite the latter becoming an
average grosser, the former also went on to be a suc-
cessful venture at the box office, despite Asin’s poorly
etched out role.
The following year, Asin opted for a less hectic sched-
ule, becoming more choosy with her roles, rejecting
several opportunities in the process. Her long-delayed
venture, Varalaru opposite Ajith Kumar, became the
biggest blockbuster of 2006 in Tamil cinema, after
releasing for Diwali 2006.The film’s hero-centric plot
retreated Asin to the sidelines, but her role was well
acclaimed by critics.
Her movie with Salman Khan, Ready
was released on 3 June 2011,Visible
was chemistry between her and
Salman which was noticed and
praised by the critics. As for her
fans,they adored her super chic looks
and really spiced up clothes with
generous necklines, micro-minis and
hot pants.”
Asin has just completed filming for
Khiladi 786, which will reunite her
with her Housefull 2 costar, Akshay
Kumar, which is set for release in
December 2012.
40. ELLE Fashionwear
French Fashion comes
to Mumbai
Elle Fashionwear, the premium French fashion brand
hosted an exclusive ladies soiree to launch their first ELLE
Boutique in Mumbai on Linking Road, Bandra.
Brought to India by Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd. in part-
nership with France’s Lagardère Active Group, ELLE
Fashionwear was launched for women in India earlier this
year. Celebrated as the quintessential sexy and en vogue
French Fashion brand, ELLE hosted a stylish evening
complete with French hors d’oeuvres, cheese and wine.
This flagship store is styled on the lines
of a European Boutique and reflects the
brands “feminine and chic” positioning.In-
store French highlights establish the herit-
age of the brand.Appreciating the fashion
sentiments of urban women, ELLE show-
cased its latest autumn winter collection.
Dainty day dresses, hot high-neck tees,
drop-dead-gorgeous denims, cute light
cardigans, stunning party dresses galore,
prints inspired by nature, bold silhouettes
hot off the Paris runway, your favourite
retro designs and much, much more.
The brand not only showcased chic apparel but also had a
variety of stunning shoes and bags and to complete every
look in haute mode.
With exclusive ELLE Boutiques in Bangalore, Delhi, Kol-
kata and Chandigarh, Elle has introduced their new space
on the high end fashion street of Bandra in Mumbai.The
brand is also being sold through select Shop in shops like
Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle, Central and Kapsons.
From fun and flirty dresses to must haves in your ward-
robe, ELLE Fashion wear is poised to make haute runway
fashion accessible to all uber chic fashionistas in Mumbai
ELLE Boutique soon to be launched in Palladium Mall and
R City Mall Mumbai.
40P&E
41.
42. Shahid Kapoor
UnveilsNewProductof
Pioneer“MIXTRAX”
BollywoodYouth Icon Shahid Kapoor and Director of
Pioneer Mr.Toshiyuki Shindo unveiled the new range of
In-car entertainment products “MIXTRAX”. It’s a new
model of Pioneer’s latest technologies MIXTRAX is an
innovative technology which creates a nonstop mix of an
entire music library with DJ effects, to create a club-like
atmosphere in ones car.
Mr. Shahid Kapoor, Brand Ambassador, Pioneer India
Electronics said, “I feel very happy, here to launch the new
car audio product of pioneer. I believe that music can touch
the soul and even more so when you hear it right.”
The2013lineupwithtechnological
advancementssuchasMIXTRAX,spread
acrosswideoptionstochoosefromwilladd
tothevarietyanddiversityoftheexisting
productportfolioofPioneer.
MD Mr.Toshiyuki Shindo, Pioneer India said, “it’s a great
moment for me that we launch a new range of pioneer car
audio product. Pioneer has always been the frontrunner
when it comes to technology and quality, and is renowned
for its innovative products.”
Marketing Manger of Pioneer India Gaurav Kulshrestha
said, “The new models are designed to take consumer’s
experience up a notch with a plethora of new and im-
proved functions, delivering an ultimate in-car entertain-
ment experience.”
Yatin of Pioneer India Said, “it’s pleasant to have Shahid
Kapoor the Brand Ambassador of Pioneer India as he is a
youth icon and I feel Pioneer has something which relates
with young generation and today’s world.”
Pioneer brought in the smart solutions for this generation’s
smart consumer.The new range of products that Pioneer
has to offer is another step forward in aligning the Indian
market with our success in global market. Miss India 2010-
2011 Niharika Raijadha and Miss India 2011-2012 Vasuki
along with producer Bonny Duggal were seen at the event.
6P&E
43.
44. It was evening of fashion and glamour at Ahamm Khan
Market when Entrepreneurs Sonali and Monisha Kochchar
of Ahaam and Musskan Agarwaal of Kiwi hosted together
launched the new festive collections co hosted by Kan-
chan Kapoor and Nishi Singh.
Event also witnessed the preview by designer Rachita
Seher.We saw full brigade of women shopping for them-
selves and sprucing up their festive requirements. Among
the guests who attended the event were prominent names
like Bela Madan, Neena Verma, Ala Madhu, Tanisha Mo-
han, Nupur Kundu, Divya Gurwara, Salloli Kumar, Swati
Mehrotra, Kanika Jain, Leena Bhadani, Mania Bhasin ,
Ramneek Paintal and more.
Not only this, also the added attraction of the day was Bela
Madan speech on Essence of Women. Guest enjoyed over
high tea and canapés.
AhammandMusskan
AgarwaalFestiveCollectionsLaunch
6P&E
45.
46. Men’s
Hair-
styles
that
Women
Love
This is the era of style and fashion. So why not bring
a fashionable change in your existing hair style? Re-
member, your hair is your personality statement and
will put you on the top priority among women.Your
hair style not only enhances your personality, grace
and over all look but also put an ever lasting impres-
sion on women. So, in this season, bring stylish yet
essential changes in your old hair styles and shift to
new men hair styles that women love.In this regard,
you don’t have to search bulk of websites or maga-
zines. Just go through this special hair style article
and make new hair styles that women love.
Nowadays, everyone wants to look trendy, cool and
casual. If we talk particularly about woman and what
they love in men, then Zac Efron is on the top of the
list.This is a cool and causal hair style. Zac Efron
hair style is famous among young and old ones.
Another favorite men’s hairstyle among women is
Vampire hair style.This is hot favorite and in
demand even in this season too. It looks very
romantic and macho. By adopting this hair style you
can easily impress a woman and grab her atten-
tion at once. For a visual look of this hair style see
Robert Pattinson’s hair style.Young girls love spiky
hairs.Your girlfriend definitely wants you to look cool
and stylish. So why not have a spiky cut? Spiky hair
style looks perfect on both formal and non-formal
occasions. Before going to date, put some gel on
your hairs and have a spiky and funky hair style to
impress your girlfriend at any cost.
46Trends
50. Starting at the end of November 2012, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Por-
sche AG, Stuttgart, is offering a particularly exclusive and
elegant version of the Panamera: the Platinum Edition.The
elegant special edition Panamera, available as Panamera
4 and Panamera Diesel, stands out thanks to their subtle,
independent design features in platinum silver metallic
combined with expanded standard features and exclusive
details.
The lower half of the side view mirrors, the air-inlet grille
lamellas, the air vent grille on the side designed specifi-
cally for the turbo model, the trim on the trunk lid and the
rear diffuser are all in platinum silver metallic.The interplay
with one of the Edition’s five exterior finish colours results
in an especially harmonious and elegant appearance.
Solid exterior colours are offered in black or white as well
as the options of metallic basalt black, metallic carbon grey
and metallic mahogany lacquer finishes.The black glossy
finish used for the side window strips creates a convincing
overall exterior appearance.
Delivering considerable benefits to the customer, many
frequently requested extras are now coming as standard
equipment with the Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition.
These include the Bi-Xenon main headlights and front
parking assist.The automatically dimming interior and
exterior mirrors reduce glare from traffic behind you, and
the 19-inch Panamera Turbo alloy wheels with the red,
black and gold Porsche crest highlight the sporty elegance
of the vehicle.
The new black/luxor beige bi-colour combination also
creates an especially sumptuous interior ambience.
Exclusively for the Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition a
part-leather interior package comes as standard, with a
full leather package optionally available. Compared to the
previous bi-colour detailing, the new bi-colour combination
patterns have been revised.
Thus, along with the upper part of
the dashboard and the door trim,
the footwell and the back of the front
seats as well as the loadspace cover
are in black, while the remainder of
the interior is in luxor beige. Other
highlights include the standard sport
design steering wheel and the dis-
tinctive Porsche crest on the front
and rear headrests as well as the in-
signia “Platinum Edition” on the front
door trim strips.
51.
52. In addition, Power Steering Plus as well
as front seat heating come as standard.
The standard Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) with navigation
module keeps Platinum Edition drivers on
track.With a high-resolution 7-inch TFT
touchscreen and eleven loudspeakers
with a combined output of 235 watts, the
Porsche Communication Management
with built-in navigation unit not only gives
assistance with dynamic route guidance,
but also ensures optimal audio sound
in the vehicle.
53.
54. Bag-a-licious
It is generally considered that bags we wear during fall and
winter should be simpler, darker and more practical. But
that doesn’t mean they have to be boring, does it? See the
list of amazing Fall/ Winter bag trends and get inspired!
Fur Bags
They are not very practical and are hardly versatile but
no one can deny fur bags look luxurious, and that’s what
many of us would give everything for. Fall/ Winter fur bags
come made of various types of fur, there is genuine and
fake fur, short-haired and long-haired, colorful and even
printed fur. Besides, you can find plenty of bag styles
which can come made of fur or trimmed with it.
Bright Colors
Despite the fact color is not a priority when bags for fall
and winter seasons are created, designers do like to add
some diversity to their collections. So, don’t get surprised
if you see a couple of really bright handbags in a rather
monotone range.
Roomy Bags.
Hand
Trend
Bags
54Trends
55. Roomy bags have always been popular with women with
busy schedules, those who have to do a few things and be
at different places at the same time. If you are the one who
has to work, attend a dance class, take your kids to school
and fulfill a great number of other daily duties, you will be
glad to know that your huge bag that holds everything you
might need during a day is now trendy.
Tiny Bags
Yes, a contrast again. Designers like to play
with us. Nevertheless, tiny bags are perfect
for going out, romantic dates and other
occasions you need to have just a phone and
lipstick.Some bags are just small while others are
really tiny, like those in Dolce & Gabbana Fall/ Winter
trend collection.
Shoulder Bags.
They have been very trendy during Spring/ Summer 2012
and seem to have transitioned to Fall/ Winter. But shoulder
bags didn’t come without changes.They have become
smaller and have more defined geometric shapes and
lines than before.
Chic Leather.
Leather is in fashion now, no matter whether you like it
or not. But if you can’t imagine yourself wearing genu-
ine leather, try fake one instead.There are a lot of at-
tractive pieces made of fake leather now and some look
even better than those made of real skins.
Cluthes.
Clutches are not actually a Fall/ Winter trend.They are a
universal trend, which appeared a few years ago and is
still very popular with fashionistas. Simpler and more el-
egant clutches can be worn on the daily basis while those
embellished with crystals and sequins or adorned with
embroidery are for special occasions only.
As you can see the number of Fall/ Winter bag trends
is much lower than those for Spring/ Summer 2012.
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72. Adele’s songs have become the best picks for every
amateur singer holding up the microphone of any bar.
Almost 25% of singers pick up her songs. Adele has been
crowned as the queen of karaoke scene for 2011 for her
unmatched voice and style.
Her number one hit song for 2011 which earned her this
title of being the queen of karaoke was Someone Like
You.The number proved to be an inspiration or to be more
precise, a karaoke application for all the wannabe singers.
MayYou Feel My Love is the second most popular song
of the year.The number is Adele’s version of Bob Dylon.
Survey tells that almost 10% amateur singers selected
this song to test their voice. It has become a trend to make
bundles of covers of whatever Adele sings. According to
Lucky Voice’s managing director, their customers show
an overwhelming response towards Adele’s numbers just
because of her beautiful voice and typical style in contem-
porary pop.
Rolling in the Deep is a song which
is made covers of as if it were a ritual
to do so. On inter webs, you must be
amazed to know that almost 350,000
posted their renditions of this song.
The videos went viral, making it the
topic of the day.
73. The most covered artist of
2011 – queen of karaoke –
Adele has become a titan not
only of the Billboard charts but
a huge success on the karaoke
scene too.Adele is a 23 years
old English singer famous for
her quality voice and typical
style in contemporary music.
Adele’s journey as a singer
and a song writer started when
one of her friends posted her
demos on Myspace in 2006.
The next year was all Adele’s
as she received Brits Award,
Critics Choice and BBC sound
of 2008.Her albums remained
the best sellers throughout.
74. The success of 21 earned Adele
numerous mentions in Guinness Book
OfWorld Records.What made her the
queen of karaoke was her being the
first artist to sell 3 million copies of an
album in one year in UK.Adele
received two Grammy Awards, one for
best new artist, and the other for the
best female pop vocal performance.
75. The doors of fame are wide open for Adele – the queen of karaoke.
Lets see where does she take a breath!!!
76. Barack
Hussein
Obama
is again the President of the United
States, for a second term although
not too successful the first four
years, he promises to bring back
the economic and world dominating
status of the U.S.Born in Honolulu,
Hawaii, Obama is a graduate of
Columbia University and Harvard
Law School, where he was president
of the Harvard Law Review. He was
a community organizer in Chicago
before earning his law degree. He
worked as a civil rights attorney in
Chicago and taught constitutional
law at the University of Chicago
Law School from 1992 to 2004.
He served three terms represent-
ing the 13th District in the Illinois
Senate from 1997 to 2004, running
unsuccessfully for the United States
House of Representatives in 2000.
77.
78.
79. In his first term in office, his major
domestic policy initiatives includ-
ed signing the economic stimulus
legislation in the form of the
American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the
Tax Relief,
Unemployment Insurance
Reauthorization, and Job
Creation Act of 2010 in response
to the 2007–2009 recession in the
United States; the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care
Act; the Dodd–FrankWall Street
Reform and Consumer Protection
Act; the Don’t Ask, Don’tTell
Repeal Act of 2010; and the Budg-
et Control Act of 2011.
80.
81. In foreign policy, Obama ended U.S.
military involvement in the Iraq War,
increased troop levels in Afghanistan,
signed the New STARTarms control
treaty with Russia, ordered U.S. military
involvement in Libya, and ordered the
military operation that resulted in the
death of Osama bin Laden. In May 2012,
he became the first sitting U.S. president
to publicly support legalizing same-sex
marriage.
Presidential Campaigns
On February 10, 2007, Obama announced his candidacy
for President of the United States.The choice of the an-
nouncement site was viewed as symbolic because it was
also where Abraham Lincoln delivered his historic “House
Divided” speech in 1858. Obama emphasized issues of
rapidly ending the Iraq War, increasing energy independ-
ence, and providing universal health care, in a campaign
that projected themes of “hope” and “change”.
During both the primary process and the general election,
Obama’s campaign set numerous fundraising records,
particularly in the quantity of small donations. On
June 19, 2008, Obama became the
first major-party presidential
candidate to turn down public
financing in the general election
since the system was created in
1976.
John McCain was nominated as the Republican candidate
and the two engaged in three presidential debates in Sep-
tember and October 2008. On November 4, Obama won
the presidency with 365 electoral votes to 173 received
by McCain. Obama won 52.9% of the popular vote to
McCain’s 45.7%. He became the first African
American to be elected president. Obama
delivered his victory speech before
hundreds of thousands of support-
ers in Chicago’s Grant Park.
On April 4, 2011, Obama an-
nounced his re-election cam-
paign for 2012. As the candidate
for this august office he ran
virtually unopposed in the
Democratic Party presidential primaries, and on April 3,
2012, Obama had secured the 2778 convention delegates
needed to win the Democratic
nomination.
At the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North
Carolina, former President Bill Clinton formally nomi-
nated Obama and Joe Biden as the Democratic Party
candidates for president and vice president in the general
election, in which their main opponents were Republicans
Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts, and
Representative Paul Ryan of Wisconsin.
On November 6, 2012,
Obama won 332 delegates
to the Electoral College,
exceeding the 270
delegates required to be
elected to a second term as
president Obama
became the first Democratic
president since Franklin D.
Roosevelt to twice win the
majority of the popular vote.
President Obama addressed supporters and volunteers at
Chicago’s McCormick Place after his reelection and said:
“Tonight you voted for action, not politics as usual.You
elected us to focus on your jobs, not ours. And in the com-
ing weeks and months, I am looking forward to reaching
out and working with leaders of both parties.”
The world looks up to him for putting a stop to unneces-
sary American intervention in the affairs of other states
and the optimism is that he will forget episodes like the
Osama bin Laden one, and also fulfills his commitment to
withdraw troops from Afghanistan and bring peace to the
region.
