R.A Creation'z - Blast of Creativity

This week we are delighted to have Riffat Alam answering our questionnaire. This lady has taken the very zesty 'Truck Art' and inspired by it has created a dynamic range of accessories in the newest launch. Enjoy the interview and make sure to stop by her page and order up from this festive and trendy virtual store.

1. Start by telling us where and how this successful idea was brought up in your mind?

I had always been a bit on the heavier side. So anything ready made, especially accessories would not fit me. And that would make me angry. I would love a piece and the shop would say we do not carry this in a large/XL size. I would want to accessorize in the latest trends obviously so I chose to recreate the stuff I saw and with my artistic abilities I would add my own twists to the accessories. This not only made my accessories unique but would lead people to ask where I got my accessory from and my usual reply would be I made it with the conversation coming to an end with the other person saying “love it! Make me one too please” and I would happily oblige. My one trademark was that whatever I made I inscribed it with “R. A. Creation’z” my way of showing that it was my creation. I was proud of it.

The first year of university kicked in, the everyday efforts to look good and wear the best accessories, friends, birthdays, celebrations and the loads of gift giving. Friend’s loved what I wore and I gifted them their favorites for their birthdays. This lead to more people noticing my work and asking for it and finally my best friends encouraged me to start up a Facebook page for my work and for that I will be eternally thankful to all of them. R. A. Creationz made its presence known on social media on 30th August’ 2008. The first order was placed by one of my closest friends who took a whole lot of stuff to gift to her cousins on Eid and that became my first official order. Then came more friends with requests for thread bangles, candles and what not, they demanded, I created. Sometimes I experimented too and the results were given away as birthday gifts or sold through the university fairs. All through my friends were my biggest supporters, my positive critics and my awesome customers. 

In 2012 March I heard of Chamak Patti! By then I was in my last year of University and my sister had joined the Visual Studies Department. She and her friends told me of this material used in truck art and which some people used as decorations on items or accessories. I had never heard of the medium nor seen it and to top it all off I did not know where I could get it in Karachi and no one was sure of the exact suppliers as well. I took a leap of faith. Pieced together whatever information I could muster from my sister’s friends and asked a friend to get me some basic materials from the places mentioned. He got what he could and I instantly fell in love when I laid eyes on the first roll of Chamak Patti. The color, the hues, the stripes, it was like this colorful world which beckoned me to endless possibilities, where I could work with color. It was and still is a love affair that goes strong. I see Chamak Patti and I am transformed. It has endless colorful possibilities which I see when I set eyes on Chamak Patti. People see stripes of colors; I see it beautifying a bangle, wallet, or ring. From those initial supplies I created jewelry that was well received! And then began the search for the actual suppliers of Chamak Patti. 5 hours scouring Karachi with my Father and we were able to locate the place. And the love affair intensified. Like a kid in a candy shop I got all the colors I could see. I stocked up on colors and began a frenzy of creating, worked all night to get the items prepared for an exhibition the next day at the Karachi expo Centre. The response was amazing Masha ALLAH! It was well received and the encouragement of people made me brave enough to try a whole new line of Chamak Patti Jewelry! On 15th April 2012 I launched my truck art jewelry collection titled “From Chinchi with Love” and the rest as they say is history.

2. How would you define your brand and work?

I would define my brand as a mixture of beauty, class, chichness and a big burst of Color. My work ethics are clearly laid out. I believe in doing the best of what I can and so my pieces do not leave my home for their destination until I myself am satisfied that it is near perfect (Perfect I believe is only ALLAH Tala’s plans and work.)

3. I was scanning the page and saw that you have these amazing thread-worked bangles, what other products does your brand feature?

Thread Bangles are a small portion of my work but they are in no way less important. They were what set me on the path to R. A. Creationz. My most popular line of accessories is the “From Chinchi with Love” Collection which is based on and inspired by our Pakistani truck art. Apart from that I have some candle work, decorative pieces to adorn one’s home, and different sorts of accessories.

4. Tell us about the exhibitions or events that you have taken R.A creations to? How was the response?

Till now I have exhibited at the University of Karachi (Student Week) fairs and once at the Social Expo last March at the Karachi Expo center.

The response has always been amazing and encouraging Masha ALLAH.

5. This Online shop has already gathered so much fan-following, but other than this where would you like to see this work of yours?

Alhamdulillah! All thanks to ALLAH Tala’s blessings R. A. Creationz and I have come a long way.

Future Plan, Insha ALLAH more products in the “From Chinchi with Love” range and maybe more experimental stuff. 

My ultimate dream is a quaint, cozy little R. A. Shop painted in rainbow stripes, fitted with dim lights, low tables and fairy lights strewn all over the place, filled with all sorts of items created by me in the truck art range. Insha’Allah!

6. Once you get an order, what is the procedure that follows? Also, what are the services that you provide for delivery for the customers residing in other parts of the country?

Once I get an order I get a double confirmation from the customer as all my orders are mostly re-created or customized so I take the customer’s specifications seriously and re-check for confirmations. Then I prepare a final invoice and ask them to pay the amount in advance including the courier charges through a bank transfer or easy paisa. Till then I have already started work on the order. Once the amount is transferred I take the address of the recipient. As I operate online, all my orders are couriered regardless of the customer’s destination. I have two dispatch days a month spaced a fortnight apart. All orders coming in and paid for one day before the dispatch day are dispatched on the nearest dispatch day. All payments coming in later than the dispatch day are put in the next fortnight’s dispatch.

Link:
R.A Creation'z Facebook Page!

Apparel Exhibition by Nimra K.

The first Apparel Exhibition covers the twelve different traits of feminism. Ranging from chic and hyped dresses that scream with bold and vibrant hues to the formal and lady-like attires that are embellished with absolute perfection are a part of the collection.

Nimra has twisted and folded different extremes together. The ace designer has excelled in layering and playing with fabric till it comes together then at the end she has effortlessly topped it all off with motifs and other enhancements. 

The launch covers this remarkable line of garments that include color popping shades paired with beige's 
and whites to balance the overall look. The usual blacks melted with the reds and metallic shades of blue's and grey's is what this collection covers.  
Furthermore this exquisite launch focuses on wrapping neck lines with beads, laces and rhinestones that compliments the entire getup and leaves the rest of it flowing and flaring for you to indulge in the season’s scorching heat.

Over the official Facebook Page you will spot the model carrying the looks with their signature Nimra K. Bags and Clutches along with the Ah-mazingly designed dresses.
Drop your measurements and get ready to flaunt your dresses the NIMRA K. way !

Link:
Nimra K. Facebook Page !

Ghazal Pirzada Creative Studios -Online Store Review

Well, after a year we have finally reached our 40^th Article. For this particular one I chose ‘Ghazal Pirzada Creative Studios’, as I have been into hunting craft perfection for quite a while.

Eye catching, innovative and a definite trend is what is brand is all about. As my personal review is concerned, there are four diverse lines that fold and hold this virtual shop together.

The first and foremost are the cushions that are designed with a great deal of care, every single order is made up to the customers’ expectations providing high quality material and prints over the fabric.
Obviously we all have seen these on growing trends over other stores as well, but Ghazal Pirzada exquisitely delivers the very best of everything from all their lines. Themes, shades and concepts of creating whimsical trends are the unveiling surprises that are one of the top sellers.

Without a doubt, you can get to any extent when it comes to creating personalized items with ‘Ghazal Pirzada creative studios’. Diaries, Notebooks all these can be tailored and get unique and distinctive covers that will definitely bring out the more ‘YOU’ in it. The studio can customize the fronts of the notebooks leaving them to be functional yet creative. Sketched doodles and embellished with buttons and rhinestones, you name it, they will make it!

Memories are a great way to stay in touch with the past, and the idea of preserving them in a frame shouts out to the idea that the frames chosen must be imaginative and trendsetting. Here in the store, they have launched out ‘Framed!’ that blends the striking designs with absolute excellence. 
So here is the bottom line, that for the next event or gift, make sure that you do stop by this particular online store, they are guaranteed to give your thoughts the perfect shape that you want.

Link:

Ghazal Pirzada creative studios Facebook Page 

The Whatnots Shop – Yard Sale, an Absolute Success !

Recently the young entrepreneur, Atiya Zubair – The owner of the very famous brand ‘The Whatnots Shop’ organized a virtual event over Facebook, which gathered millions of likes and responses. The event as a whole gained an ultimate response from the residents of Saudi Arab.
The idea behind the happening was to give out discounted products from various lines of the brand in a manner that provides the comfort of being and attending the event for all the customers.
This one week Gala started on the 21^st of March and stretched till the 28^th of the month. An Album with the images and description of all the included articles were posted on the event page.
Avon Cosmetic and Beauty products, Artificial Jewelry, Italian Dough Jewelry, Nail Art supplies, Stitched and Un-stitched Suits and more were included.
The online store promises to organize such successful and accomplishing events in the near future too.
We wish them the very best of it from our behalf !

Artoma - Stand out of the crowd !

As easy it may seem it’s really hard to slam into a shopping mall and look for a something special for a dear one. I mean yes you can get a bunch of fancy candles, an art piece and something of the same kind but I believe gifts and tokens are an ideal and special way to define and strengthen your bond, and that is why picking the A-Okay gift is not fairly easy.
Then again if you know where to go things can take a turn and instead of spending hours in a gift shop, trying to figure out what to get wrapped you can order up at ‘Artoma’ which offers you a fabulous range of customizable accessories and articles. Artoma has been known to customize almost anything that you want them to. Personalized Key chains, Mobile pouches, Jewelry, Accessories and so much more are on their ‘can-do’ list.
Other than that there price list is something you don’t have to worry about. Every piece is perfectly molded and beyond compare. Quality is something they can never compromise on and that is why they have been receiving fan-love and orders in bulk.
A little about the owner of Artoma is that, when passion and talents combines nothing stops you, so was the case with Alvina Ali who is a Bio-medical Engineering student. She has not mastered the art by degree but every piece designed reflects perfection.

Check out there page in the link below and you will love what they have to give!

Link:
Artoma Facebook Page!

Swirl with Colors - Sabrang's Clutch Collection

Around the globe every woman has her own sense of style. For some, elegance is hidden within diamonds and pearls for others style describes comfort and trend. Here we are reviewing a really different collection that I have brought to my blog so far!

Sabrang launched their clutches collection this year, and I am glad that I got around them. These clutches are not ordinary. They have an eccentric and cultured touch to them. Wrapped with the up-to the minute pom pom lace that has been largely used in the nation as jewelry and dress embellishments, and with splashes of color all around the collection is my favorite part. Other than that these must-have beauties are loaded with fabric and beads that reflect the traditional and artistic side of the country.
One of the most notable parts of these over-sized carry-ons is that you can pretty much store a lot in them. Clutches in the market weigh heavy when it comes to cash but they are not so satisfying when you take a quick glance at their size.

Check out the page if you are interested in their foot-wear, personalized folders and much more!

Link:
Sabrang Facebook Page!

Caviar by Kiran - Bags in your budget !

Fashion as we know is today is considered to be opulent and majestic. Anything that has a bulky tag attached is considered to be a brand, it is known to something exquisite. For some people material and quality is not significant, for them anything expensive is categorized to be a must have in their closets.

On the other hand, Folks having the true sense of style can pretty much identify that fashion as any brand that provides comfort and style, which is chic as well as sophisticated.
On our blog today we welcomed ‘Caviar by Kiran’ who has been spotted spreading stylized and rich bags nationwide.
What makes this one different? Well, to start off ‘Caviar by Kiran’ blazes with a ton of variety when it comes to their products. Oversized clutches, Hobo’s, Satchels, you name it and they’ll have it!
Kiran has assembled and designed each bag with such a perfection that may want to have each piece. The chains and bling added to the top brings life to the overall master-piece.
A variety of bags there have that on-going animal print over them, while some have sequins and other have been coated with fake snake-skin which is faux leather for real.

The colors are what I adore the most about this brand! They play with neutrals that can be matched with every dress and would complete your look to suited perfection. Well here are my thoughts on what the brand reflects. Head over to their page and feel free to order and write your reviews!

Link:
Caviar by Kiran Facebook Page!