Love in a Basket - Pendants and Studs

No matter how exciting it gets when you hear the word 'shopping', we all sometimes need a break from going out to a bunch of stores, trying the choices available and then picking out from a limited stock. ‘Love in a Basket’ introduces you to its spectacular range of ‘Pendants and Studs’ where you can choose your designs and customize them with your preferable colors and embellishments.

The store offers Handmade Pendants made from ‘Italian Dough’, which is also used in making other accessories and items from the online store. The clay is rolled in different floral and characters shape that is decorated with beads and stones for precision. Heart Shaped pendants are sparkled with glitter to bring glitz and glamour to the range. The whole selection mainly focuses on long chains with pendants that are highlighted by vibe of colors and rhinestones for that true necklace trend that is currently in.

Earrings and Studs are more tilted towards the desi side. The collection revolves around hoops and studs with the usual signature material that has been used in most of the jewelry items from ‘Love in a Basket’, that is Pom Pom lace, Thermo coal beads, Italian dough and rhinestones.

The best thing about every item is the affordable price tag that lets you explore the trends in cheap but trendy pieces from the online store. So grab your wallets and visit the link given below to get the best of deals. 

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Love in a Basket Facebook Page!

Zonah's designer wear hits Middle East

Affordable designer wear is hard to find, but when you know where to step it gets relatively easy. One of Karachi’s most loved Zonah’s has turned its tide to Middle East and now there are stepping in the Kingdom’s capital. Currently Zonah’s was spotted in exhibitions and festivals displaying their new and exquisite clothing, footwear and bags range.

The quality of the used fabric stretches from Cotton, Silk, Chiffon and Velvet. The line displays frocks and front open shirts with extra-long length to provide a sense of the trends from Pakistan that is currently in. Embellished neck lines with Stones paired with lavishly huge pearls. The party wear concluded velvet patches with draped silk over the outfit for a fuller look. The cotton and casual range ended with front the back embroidered and stitched with perfection. The whole variety was chic yet elegant.

The clutches presented were gold’s, silver’s and black’s to easily match them with any outfit in your occasions. The embellishment was kept simple but using rhinestones pattern over the top. The footwear were open flats beaded with large stones, oval pearls and stitched patterns. The overall palette was kept simple and beige’s with gold was spotted in the whole line.

Zonah’s received an overwhelming welcome and response not only from the Eastern community but also from the Middle Eastern fans who simply adored the idea of long shirts and sleek flats etched with heavy jewels.

We hope to see more from them in their coming Eid collection! Till then keep your eyes open to spot them in the coming exhibitions in Riyadh.  

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Zonah's Facebook Page!

Love in a Basket - Rings Collection

Once in a while we all want something trendy and vibrant, something that is affordable but has the highest demand in the market. Crafts – and to be more precise handmade crafts have left a mark to be one of the leading businesses in the world.

Sohaib Safwan, this week was kind enough to let us review some of the exquisite jewelry pieces that the online store has to offer. It has been over 10 months that this line is considered a part of ‘Love in a Basket'.  Overall in the collection my favorites were the big and bold rings. The use of vibrant dyes, beads and stones and fabric automatically makes them a must have in every ring collection!

The assortment includes rings made from ‘Italian Dough’ into different patterns and textures and then the sides are beaded off with pearls to seal in the whole design. 'Satin' rings are twisted into floral shapes and then a bling of rhinestone or a pearl is added for elegance in the overall item. A few pieces are made with the in vogue ‘Pom Pom Lace’ which is twisted and knotted to the edge. The line also includes materials like pipe cleaners and bases painted and punched with stones to provide a flashy touch to the ring. Furthermore, the selection stores beaded rings that have alternate layers of stones to it.

For clients and customers, most of the designs are customizable so that you can pick out your favorites and dress the colors up as you like!

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Love in a Basket Facebook Page!
  

Peach by Sarah Kasbati

A gathering always comes to an end when you have the perfect friends and family around that fill the air with warm hugs, echoing laughs and soft smiles. To make this experience more delightful 'PEACH' has been creating innovative ideas and exquisite décor to make every party more entertaining and successful.

The credit is mostly served to the event manager for making it flow so smooth. From the decoration part to winding the event so perfectly it truly is remarkable. I always wondered how the routine of such a hectic job can be done with so much pressure to meet the clients’ demands by designing the schemes, choosing the favors and giveaways’, ordering the seating arrangements and, the list just keeps on going. So this week we had Sarah Kabsati, founder and owner of peach to answer our questions.

Starting from her education, she was a member of the Association of Chattered Certified Accountant and later on she started gaining her experience as a Visibility Manager for Walls Ice-cream in Unilever LTD.

Then in 2008 after the wedding bells rang she shifted to the capital. Being an active and independent lady throughout her life and getting settled in Riyadh was never an easy choice but she played her cards and made the best of her spare time by deciding to organize events and giving out wrapping services.

It has been 20 months since 'Peach' has been satisfying their customers by offering quality services to them. Since 2010 Sarah Kasbati under 'Peach’s' name has managed 10 events which include birthday party, baby showers etc. She told us that she plans to take a further step by organizing wedding ceremonies and graduation parties in her work.

Sarah also told us that every event has a different theme which is decided with the consent of the client and then later on the execution phase is carried out which entails buying the scrap and preparing the material for the coming day.

The services and packages vary. It mostly, depends on the guests invited, the venue decided and every single detail. 'Peach' compromises the whole planning which includes the seating arrangements, balloon decorations, games and clowns, goody bags, chocolate counters, candy floss and much more. “Peach is responsible for advising on the theme and arranging decoration. In the case of birthday parties the arrangement of balloons, games, clowns and magic shows are outsourced to freelance services providers or depending on the size and the availability such arrangements are also outsourced to Fun Time and Lolly Pop, specialized birthday party shops  in Riyadh.”

The catering services are not included in any package. For that a third party has to get involved.

If you need to organize a well-managed event or get the most adorable gift wraps then 'Peach' is the perfect place where you will get it all done!

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Peach Facebook Page!

Love in a Basket

Not everyone is born with talent. For some, it takes years to practice, and for others it’s more of a challenge. Sohaib Safwan, currently a BBA student at Iqra University was never an ace in nail art. For once he did a polka dot design on his sister’s nail and the design went so rad that instead of leaving it for sure, he gave this a new start and took this so far that now he stands as a proud trainer for OPI Pakistan.

The online store which is taken care by Sohaib and his mother has already scored 14k fans in a year. The shop offers an assortment rings, bangles, necklaces, earrings, brooches, clutches, handbags, hairbands and of course nail art, also available in 3D.  

‘Love in a Basket’ turned one on the 21^st of June, the initial idea was to start an online shop where he could promote and sell his designs but then later changed the impression that this would be a place where trendy items for girls will be show-cased. With the styles changing and the colors being added in the fashion, Sohaib focuses on updating the designs and constantly attaching the vivid and vibrant pigments with the current flow.

The prices of the items in ‘Love in a basket’ are extremely affordable especially when we talk about hand-made crafts. Sohaib said that he decides the range in which he can get the profit out and also keep the prices affordable for the customers.

‘Love in a Basket’ as always, will be launching their new and exquisite lines for their customers. Sohaib unveiled that he will be introducing formal clutches by the end of this month as their new range.

Seeing him being the first OPI educator ever in Pakistan, we asked him the reaction when people come to know that you are working as a trainer he replied,"They used to give me funny looks and almost everyone used to ask me how I ended up in this field. People make judgments without even seeing your work, and when they see my work, they are amazed! "

 At the end we told Sohaib to give a brief reply of what he does for OPI "I am working for OPI as their educator for Pakistan, I give training and demo sessions to different saloons. These sessions mostly include a detailed demonstration of acrylic and gel nails, and OPI's different systems. Where ever in Pakistan they need to give training from the OPI systems, I am sent there for the demonstrations. Recently I was sent for an International Training by OPI in Dubai and I learned quite a lot of stuff."

Winding this up we congratulate 'Love in a Basket' for being blessed with such a response. We thank Sohaib Safwan for his time and co-operation and wish him the very best in future. 


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Love in a Basket Facebook Page!

Eid Shopping Festival by 'Zakeez'

For the ladies in Riyadh the event was being promoted a month before. Flyers were distributed throughout the area. Banners and other arrangements were made to attract the attention of the commoners and the Desi community of Riyadh, KSA.

As seen on pages on Facebook this event was arranged by Javeria Zakeez, this week on the 21^st of June, 2012. ‘Samyy Writes’ was appointed to cover the whole event.

The chosen venue was ‘Mezbaan Banquet Hall’ which was organized by arranging stall tables for the exhibitors. A total of 18 stalls were presented.

The event started in full swing at 4:30 pm and the customers started rushing in. The front venue had a reception table and the stage on the left. Entry ticket per person was 5 SR, and the total sum at the end was donated to a charity organization.

Over the stage, ‘Flavors’ was the first stall to greet the ones who were coming. Sadia Aleem was minding the food stall and presented sweet and savory items alike. Sadia recently has started a Facebook group and wants her social circle and creativity, to make the perfect desserts and the delicious recipes spread. Moving on to the extreme right Aqsa Asif from ‘Xtasy Productions’ had set up her photo-studio. Aqsa was clicking through the event and editing them up to a perfect rate and printing out the exquisite master pieces.
Sam Ovais was having her stall too on the stage and she was spotted designing Henna in the most beautiful ways. She was also seen Face-painting the kids who were there with the mothers, enjoying the event to the fullest.

With the front view of the Hall almost every other exhibitor was displaying their clothing lines.
Zakeez, The Whatnots Shop, M&H Fashions, Aliya Khalid, Noreen, Ronaques, BK collection, RS collection and many more displayed fancy, casual and party wear and designer lawns at the scene.

Food stalls were in abundance on the right rear side of the hall offering delicious desi meals to the ladies.
They were shared by Sidra and Amina Yasir. Their taste was absolutely delicious of every item that I tasted!

Riyadh’s most happening and trendy ‘The Whatnots Shop’ received an ultimate response from the fans out there. They were showcasing Nail Art, Crochet and Designer Lawn and for the first time their Jewelry line was unveiled in the exhibition.
Pakistani’s Designer Brand Zonah’s was also seen on the show. They were promoting their clutches, footwear and clothing lines for the ladies. Over their stall they also were giving out Rizwan Baig and Icon designer lawns at affordable prices.
A step further and ‘Rainbow Jewelers’ were asked about their experience as a first time stall holder. They have recently started their business in making hand-made traditional Jewelry. Her work was well- appreciated by many who joined the event.

At the wrap of the whole event Javeria Zakeez was over-whelmed by the response she got. She at the end thanked all the stall holders and exhibitors and, especially wanted to appreciate Atiya Zubair, 'Special thanks to my darling Atiya Zubair who worked as my right hand, and made things so easy for me!'

'Samyy Writes' wishes luck and regards to Javeria Zakeez for arranging the event. We hope that in the coming events you prosper more and get a better response each time.

AVON Reviews - Crack it Open

Cracking nail polishes are a huge hit and many of the enamel companies have launched their own designs in this one. Avon’s Mosaic effects in a new member in the polish collection. It works just like a regular cracking polish by simply applying it over the nail and leaving it till it automatically dries and cracks. Though there is whole new range of shades in this line. My preference is the black and white ones.

I usually wear the lighter ones with black and pair the darker tones with white to give it a contrast and make sure that the colors stay separate and recognizable. This simply polish creates a mosaic texture on your nails within 15 minutes!

So, If you are a fan of nail art but fail to express the creativity then this is the perfect top coat to make your nails trendy and in style.

Order them here:

The Whatnots Shop