Top 10 Favourites: Pakistan Pantene Bridal Couture Week 2013

We've finally managed to narrow down our top 10 favourites from PBCW! Once again, the show displayed work from the best of the best bridal designers in Pakistan. Designers showcased many different colours, but most of the outfits were in the more subtle spectrum, offering plenty of inspiration for this years spring and summer brides. Some noticeable trends from this bridal week were jacket-style gowns (which we have mentioned here as one of our favourite ways to wear long sleeves) and "kaam colour-blocking" which basically means a mix gold and silver kaam. Take a look at our favourites below:

10. Mifrahs
A great classic outfit that will never get tiring to look at. Love the gold polka dot border on the bottom.

9. HSY
The first red ombre bridal I've seen and it looks amazing. This is perfect for any bride who wants to keep the traditional red bridal look but still stay current on trends.

8. Teena by Hina Butt
The colour combination of this outfit is so fresh and festive. Love the jamawar layering underneath the chiffon.

7. Zaheer Abbas
The kaam colour-blocking works well with the dark navy. Also drooling over the bling on the sleeves!

6. Tabassum Mughal
When done right, kaam colour-blocking can make an outfit look incredibly regal. This outfit is fit for a queen!

5. Sana Abbas
The delicate colours with the gold print work so well together and with the pop of hot pink inside the jacket, this outfit stood out as a refreshing look.

4. Zaheer Abbas
This is an amazing formal outfit. The rich colour and elongating silhouette make this outfit so elegant. Loving the kaam on the sleeves by Zaheer Abbas again.

3. Sana Abbas
This is the perfect outfit for an outdoor summer wedding or even a valima outfit. The blush colour is to die for!

2. Asifa and Nabeel
Coral, cream, and forest green is such a unique and beautiful colour combination. This outfit is stunning!

1. Zainab Chottani
Something is so regal and elegant about gold and cream together. The cut, kaam, and colours blend flawlessly together which is why this is our top pick of PBCW 2013!

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Inspiration Weddings: From Cake to Dress

Happy New Year everyone!

It's been one year since we started blogging and it has been such a great ride! Our tumblr has become quite successful - just today we reached over 600 followers! So be sure to check it out if you haven't already.

To celebrate our first anniversary, we will be continuing one of our favourite posts from the past that pairs wedding dresses with wedding cakes.

Even a year later, ombre cakes are still going strong! Check out some beautiful ombre cakes with equally beautiful bridal outfits below. Which one is your favourite?

PFDC L'Oreal Paris Bridal Week 2012: Top 15 Favourites

The 2012 PFDC L'Oreal Paris Bridal Week was held in Lahore just this past week. The four day event featured looks from many Pakistani designers including Elan, Asifa and Nabeel, HSY, and Nickie Nina. 

In this bridal week, it was clear that the regal look is the big trend in bridals for the upcoming year. Along with presenting more unique colour combinations, designers mostly chose dusty or dark tones. And for any of you still wondering, long shirts are still in fashion (and let's hope it stays that way!). This is a great bridal week to look into if you are getting married in the upcoming year. Here are our top favourite looks from this event:

15. Layla Chatoor
Ah the classic red anarkali! This look never goes out of style and would be great for brides wanting to wear a churidaar on their big day.

14. Nickie Nina
Love the soft and dusty green shade with the red accents. This would be great for a nikkah ceremony.

13. Nida Azwer
Who knew dark brown and sapphire would pair so well together - perfect for a non-traditional bride to wear on her reception day.

12. Nida Azwer
This super trendy jumpsuit would be a great item to keep in your trousseau. 

11. Nickie Nina
The powder blue and floral print is so vintage! A wonderful delicate look.

10. Layla Chatoor
The streamlined cut is perfectly blended with the traditional red bridal. An outfit truly for today's bride!

9. Teena by Hina Butt
This is another great item to add to your trousseau. Light coloured saari's always look elegant and timeless. This saari is on trend with the light grey and the pop of orange on the border.

8. Asifa and Nabeel
Cobalt blue was one of the only hot colours this summer which could be carried on to fall/winter.  Asifa and Nabeel keeps this trend alive with the high-low hemline, creating a more regal look.

7. Saai
Off white and coral - what a stunning colour combination!  This is perfect if you're looking for a refreshing colour palette for your wedding.

6. Asifa and Nabeel
Taupe and orange is another refreshing colour combination you could use for your mehndi or dholki.  Love the black and gold details.

5. Nickie Nina
This is just about the most colourful outfit we were able to spot in this bridal week. Love how it still has a dark feel to it despite the use of so many colours. This would be a great outfit for a large mehndi gathering.

4. Elan
This, in our opinion, is a must have outfit for all brides. It would be great for a nikkah ceremony at the masjid or for formal wear after the wedding (or both!).

3. Elan
So glad to see navy blue at this bridal week again! Love the sheer fabric with necklace-shaped embroidery - so elegant!

2. Asifa and Nabeel
This colour combination is to die for! Dusty green paired with plumish-maroon is glorious! This is a great look for brides wanting to mix tradition with modernity.

1. Elan
The showstopper from Elan's collection is our top pick from this bridal week (sorry, Asifa and Nabeel!). The floor length shirt, full sleeves and blush pink colour were the perfect ingredients for an outfit fit for a princess.

For any of you getting married soon, we thought we should touch on a much ignored topic (in the blogging world) for Pakistani/South Asian brides: HAIR! We particularly loved the combination of trendy braids and classic updo's at this bridal week. See below for some bridal hair inspiration:

Left: A great updo for brides with side bangs
Right: Adding a braid by your crown will give more volume underneath your dupatta and a much needed stable base for all those pins! 

Whether it's regular, french, or dutch, braids are perfect for a feminine and classy look.

Slits and Tassels

We are currently loving the trend of slits and tassels on the runway! Both slits and tassels add interesting vertical lines and give a longer and leaner look to your outfit all while adding a little regal touch! Check out some of the looks below for a little inspiration on your big day:

Nida Azwer
We decided to start off with a mini Runway to Reality feature! Love the modern colour combination of grey and orange with the slit and tassel details. Oh so fashionable just like Mahira Khan herself!

Nida Azwer

Asifa and Nabeel

Monia Faruqi (left); Elan (centre); Tena Durrani (right)

      

Top 13 Picks: Pakistan's Pantene Bridal Couture Week 2012

Pantene BCW 2012 was held in April and showcased the very latest bridal designs from top designers. We know we're quite late in posting this, but these outfits definitely deserve a second look! The fact that we couldn't even narrow our picks down to 10 should give you a hint ;) Let's start!

13. Nomi Ansari
We're starting off with this festive suit we think is a perfect colour for any season. Again, an example of elegant and divine full sleeves ;)

12. Aamir Baig
This stunning and flowy gown in blush pink reminds us of a spring garden!

11. Nomi Ansari
An amazing shade of green from Nomi Ansari, who always uses awesome colours. The spray of pearls is super beautiful!

10. Mona Imran
This is an amazing formal that ladies of all ages can wear!

9. Nomi Ansari
We thought this look would be great for a traditional and classic mehndi!

8. Obaid Sheikh
This is one of those classic suits you can wear for Eid, formal gatherings, or weddings. Check out the mix of colours and fabrics in the image below. Love it! 

7. Mona Imran
Red and black is a great colour combination in fashion and decor, but if it's done wrong, it can look horribly cheap. That definitely isn't the case here, this outfit is stunning!

6. Wahaj Karim (outfit); Nadia Chotani (jewelry)
We couldn't even recognize Sarwat Gillani all glammed up in this bridal outfit. Even though it is a cream bridal, it still looks so traditional. She looks gorgeous!

5. Asifa and Nabeel
Okay, so we kind of gasped when first seeing this picture. Everything about this is so regal. Where does one even begin - the colours? the jacket? the cut? the tassels? Oh God.

4. Nomi Ansari
So he does it again. This outfit has the perfect pop of colours - any bride who wears this to her mehndi is sure to stand out. These colours are like a lifetime guarantee for beautiful wedding photos.

3. Sana Abbas
This is such an elegant and cute mehndi/mayoun outfit. Combined with the flower jewelry, it's the perfect look for the super cute bride!

2. Tabassum Mughal
The gota kaam on the shirt is SO classy! Love it!

1. Asifa and Nabeel
The perfect example of today's trends. It has an amazing neckline, super long length, ombre effect, and the slit down the side of the shirt with the tassel is really in ladies, take a mental note! Asifa and Nabeel takes the show again. 

Elegantly Divine: Full-Sleeve Bridal Inspirations

Full-sleeve bridals are our latest obsession these days, so how could we not write a blog post about this super elegant look? Check out some of the styles we love below:

The Mahira Khan-esque Chiffon Sleeve

Yes, we named a category after Mahira Khan. Not only because we love her, but because she is probably the best model for full-sleeves. She somehow manages to carry them so beautifully. Chiffon sleeves are perfect if you prefer a lighter look for your wedding. Or, they would be perfect for your mehndi outfit! Notice that the sleeves on the yellow dress are actually ruched from the wrist to about half way up the arm to give a churidaar effect. Brilliant!

Teejays

Parkha Khan

Samer Usama

The Embellished Arm
I don’t think this category needs an explanation. The pictures below speak for themselves. Oh so divine!

Sana Safinaz

Bunto Kazmi
The outfit on the right is SO something Mahira Khan would wear! She even looks like her! 

Elan
Emerald stones on the sleeves are just gorgeous!

The Cuff Sleeve

Taking it a step further from the Embellished Arm, this style eliminates the need for bracelets. Beautiful and practical? We’re sold!

Sana Safinaz (Left); Imbias (Right)

Maria B

Parkha Khan

Mehdi

The Royal Jacket

Okay, so this is probably our favourite style. A regal jacket paired with full sleeves is just drool-worthy.

Zainab Sajid

Rouge (Left); Sana Safinaz (Right)

What's your favourite style?