2011 celebrations around the world!!!!

 

The number 2011 is written in the air with a sparkler in front of Stephansdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral) during New Year's Eve celebrations in Vienna December 31, 2010. 

 

 Fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year January 1, 2011. Local authorities planned for over 1.5 million people to crowd the Sydney Harbour foreshore and welcome in the new year under the massive fireworks display. 

Women in rabbit costumes pose in front of the Tokyo Tower which is illuminated to celebrate New Year after a countdown event at the Zojo-ji Buddhist temple in Tokyo January 1, 2011. The year of 2011 is the Year of The Rabbit on the Chinese zodiac calendar. 

 

Students sit in a formation during New Year celebrations outside their school in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad December 31, 2010. 

 Revellers take part in New Year celebrations in Hong Kong's Times Square January 1, 2011.

 

People release balloons as the Tokyo Tower is illuminated to celebrate New Year at a countdown event at the Zojo-ji Buddhist temple in Tokyo January 1, 2011. 












Fireworks explode above the Taipei International Flora Expo as part of Taiwan's centennial celebrations in Taipei January 1, 2011.

Source: http://www.torontosun.com/news/world/2010/12/31/16718231.html

How to Make Beaded Purses

Lip-smacking Sweet Beaded Purse

Your smile will be picture-perfect all day long thanks to this lip-smacking sweet beaded purse. This handy-dandy pouch is so bejeweling, you'll want to take it with you wherever you go! Continue reading to learn how to make this beaded purse.

This beaded purse is perfect for your strawberry flavored lip gloss!

What You'll Need:
Comb
Jewel glue
Scissors
Tacky glue
Toothpick
6-1/2x1-1/2 - inch piece of tapestry ribbon
1 blue heart faux jewel, 10mm
1 red navette faux jewel, 17x15mm
1 gold round faux jewel, 7mm
1 blue round faux jewel, 7mm
2 faux round pearls, 3mm each
2 faux rice pearls, 3x6mm each
Embroidery floss in red, green, and blue (7 feet each)

Step 1: Fold over 1/4 inch at each end of the ribbon, and press firmly to crease. Unfold, and use the paintbrush to cover each of the 1/4 -inch folds with tacky glue. Fold and pinch the ends with your fingers to form a rolled finished edge. (You may want to set each edge under a soup can or other weighted object until the glue dries.)

Step 2: When the rolled edges are dry, fold the length of ribbon in half, and crease it with your fingers. Unfold, and, using a toothpick, spread a thin line of tacky glue on the inside of the ribbon half along each long edge. Fold the ribbon again at the crease, and press the dry half into the glue to form a pouch.

Step 3: Place the faux jewels and pearls along the center of the ribbon. Once you're happy with how they look, secure each jewel and pearl with small drops of jewel glue. Let dry for at least 2 hours.

Step 4: To make the pouch's cord necklace, take each 7-foot length of embroidery floss and cut them in half. Align the ends of the 6 cuts, and tie a firm knot, leaving about 1-1/2 inches at the end. Divide the pieces into the 3 colors, and braid snugly until there is only 3 inches of unbraided floss. (Use your soup can again to hold the floss while you braid.)

Step 5: Tie a final knot, and trim each end of the braided cord to a 1-inch length. Comb to separate the ends into slender tassels.

Step 6: Using a toothpick, spread a thin line of tacky glue along the front side edges of the ribbon to attach each end of the braided cord to the pouch, setting a knotted end below each lower corner. Before you set the second end into the glue, be sure to smooth out the braid so it isn't twisted. Let dry completely.

Step 7: Slip your favorite lip gloss into the pouch, and wear with a sweet
smile!

Your lip gloss will fit perfectly inside your new beaded pouch.

You can also Try this!
For an even more bead-dazzling look, add beaded fringe and a beaded chain to your pouch. You'll need seed beads in a variety of colors, a needle, and gold embroidery floss.

Step 1: Cut an 8-inch piece of gold floss, and separate it into individual threads. Thread 1 piece through a needle, and tie a knot at the end.

Step 2: String on 10 seed beads, and sew the beaded thread onto the center fold of the ribbon; cut and tie securely. Repeat with 7 or 8 more strings of beads to make the pouch's fringe.
Step 3: To make the beaded chain, cut a 25-inch piece of gold floss, and sew it to the top corner of the pouch. String on beads until the chain is long enough to fit over your head and hang around your neck. Sew the end securely to the other corner of the pouch.
It's time to get funky! In the next and final section of this article, learn how to make a super fun funky foam purse.

Youngsters Raise Money for Pakistan Flood Appeal

Youngsters from the Husaini Islamic Centre organized a bucket collection in the city centre on Sunday 22nd August 2010.

The Husaini youth group invited young people across the city to join them in this event.

During the day the Muslim youths were fasting and took on the challenge of raising money for the people who have been affected by the floods in Pakistan.
Project Manager Sajida Mawani commented: ‘We were greatly disturbed to hear of the plight of the people and wanted to raise awareness as well as encourage the citizens of Peterborough to donate towards this appeal and decided to hold the collection in the city centre where many generous people donated’
After a five hour collection the motivated youths counted the donations, which amounted to £2500.
The event was a success as it also created an environment of cohesion with the young people in Peterborough. All monies raised will be sent to the people affected in Pakistan.



http://www.coej.org/members/peterborough-mainmenu-267/2072-youngsters-raise-money-for-pakistan-flood-appeal

Fashionable trends of 2010

Fashionable handbags are usually used for different resourceful usages, so while designing them latest trends and practicality are kept in consideration. Nowadays, celebrities and ladies in Pakistan on the runway have been spotted carrying fashionable handbags from multi zipper looks to rich colours and cheetah prints. 2010 fashionable and stylish handbags carry ruffles, embellished details, animal prints, zippers, fur trims, shiny metallic, and shades of grey, red and crayon colour trends in Pakistan.
Fashionable handbags are used for many purposes, to store personal items. When you finally make a decision to dish out a huge amount of cash for a stylish handbag, you will want to make sure it is the genuine thing, you are buying and not a cheap knock-off.

Lots of companies are keen to manufacture knock-off versions of Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and other stylish handbags. If you are searching for something a little different, there are thousands of marvellously crafted exclusive handbags and purses available at online handbag stores.

There are several companies across the world, manufacturing high quality and very fashionable handbags for fashionable Pakistani ladies this year. Prices of the stylish handbags vary from company to company and market to market in Pakistan. Imported Brands like Charles and Keith, Hush Puppies and shopping centres like Zaka Pharmacy, Al-Fateh, H Karim Buksh and Anarkali offer amazing handbags locally and internationally designed on affordable prices ranging from Rs 1200 to Rs 5000 and up.

Handbags of high quality and top brands are very expensive and beautiful as well. Fashionable and stylish handbags in Pakistan are very functional and useful accessories that not only keep the small items, but also give a fantastic look. Fashionable and stylish handbags by different companies and brands are easily available in the market and online handbag stores. Check out the newest addition to the vintage collection, Chanel Vinyl handbag which features, signature chain straps with a clear vinyl body and interlocking black letter Cs at the front and back. The Chanel Coco Cocoon line offers nylon and lambskin on most of the handbags, which have a puffy finish, think fluffy down jacket. The Spring 2010 collection from Bottega Veneta fashionable handbag centers around, cream coloured clothing which allows the wearer to play with colourful accessories. The Gucci Pelham Medium Hobo handbag has textured, supple, and colour variation, which would make all the difference.

Fashionable handbags in Pakistan are now widely used in all over the world by young and old females to make a fashion statement.

 

Shoe Trends of 2010

There is a very famous saying, ‘First impression is the last impression,’ so don’t forget to check your shoes. Next to handbags and clothes shoes are equally important. So ladies check out latest shoe trend 2010 in fashion.

When you think about shoes, two things should be kept in mind comfort and style. So you must take care while selecting your fashionable footwear.

Short boots and ankle boots are in shoe trend 2010 but believe me flats and low heels are really making headlines, but heel-lovers need not to get disappointed, there are plenty of platforms and stilettos coming as well.

There is so much to choose from fashionable footwear, just select your style… There is an ankle or short boot to suit just about every woman -- the real trick is to choose a shoe which goes well with your outfit and body shape.

For party wear fashionable footwear, high heels whether pencil or platform heel is high in demand. You can also shop those feet flaunting sexy stripped open toe sandals. For trendy and casual dressing floaters are just apt shoes. If you are tomboyish cum sporty types, floaters and sneakers are the best option for shoe trend 2010.

If you attire in typical traditional style, like a simple shalwar kameez, you can opt for Kohlapuri Chappals or may just go in for a flat compact sandal that is simple and sober for all occasion. The shoe trend 2010 also offer bold and maintain a hip-hop fashion style in fashion shoes, you can actually do a mix match of ethnic and trendy. For sporting activities, there are special variety of running and walking shoes which are more common.

Anne Klein shoes and their fakes are also available in great colours (purple, black, and leopard print), and their suede uppers are ideal for shoe trend 2010.

The shoe trend 2010 works well with just about any pants, dress or skirt in your wardrobe, and they'd easily make the transition from day to evening.

Stone Jewellery sets the Fashion Trend

The jewellery tradition in Pakistan is a combination of modern design and concept. The trend of wearing jewellery is not only limited to women but men also love to garb it. Stone jewellery has always been in as it communicates love, hate, power, hierarchy and marriage. This jewellery trend also determines the destiny of people.

Nowadays, the fashion trend of wearing stone jewellery is becoming very popular among women. Various astrologers and spiritual leaders encourage people to wear it as a symbol of protecting them from bad luck and evils. These gems and stone jewellery are also worn for fashion purposes.

The fashion trend of wearing stone jewellery is taken as a status of a person in the society and is counted as the wealth of women. The jewellery trend is easily worn with diamonds, emeralds and pearls and rich class love to wear it, however among poor class jewellery trend of silver and base metal is not good.

Therefore, in Pakistan you will find even an impoverished individual wearing at least ear studs that are or look like stone or gold. The stone jewellery is available every where and their price ranges from rupees 100 and above, Jinnah Super in Islamabad, Liberty and Anarkali in Lahore have variety of these trendy jewellery. Fashion trend of wearing the stone jewellery in wedding is more in, simply with to impress their friends and show their wealth.

The fashion trend of wearing stone jewellery has never declined, there was a time when Sub-continent was the principle production center for beads by 3000 B.C. sub-continent was the superior trade route because it was rich in mines and had large quantities of diamonds, rubies, pearls and gold.

Pakistan has come under variety of religious, social and political influences. And Pakistani stone jewellerySilver jewellery with stone is fashionable now in cities as well. Every gold design is also copied in silver by the city shops. is the true mirror of its past, reflecting the social and historical change.

The jewellers use different techniques to keep up the fashion trends. These designs and modes of techniques vary from region to region and the material used. The most popular technique is ‘Kundan,’ which was introduced by Mughals in 16th century. Pakistan is full of gold, silver and stone jewellery which is found in Northern areas. Now due to the increasing demand of Pakistan traditional jewellery, this industry is now a full-fledged large scale organized industry and making fashion trends everywhere, every moment.

Hijab- An Elegant Fashion Trend In Pakistan On the Way....!

 Hijab has been the utmost symbol of Muslim women all over the world.Hijab not only protects women’s respect and dignity but it also marks as the peak of feminity. Lets discuss this wonderful Trend which is now introduced in the latest fashion trend.

The Muslim women can become proud of what she owns at the name of Islamic Culture. Its very welcomed that Hijab is now revived as the part of latest fashion trend in Pakistan. The Hijab as the part of latest fashion trend in Pakistan is adopted with great enthusiasm.

Since the Pakistani fashion designers give it a new look. Decorate it with different color combinations since now its the component of latest fashion trend in Pakistan.When we talk of Hijab as the latest fashion trend in Pakistan we see three themes of Hijab as latest fashion trend which are Fancy, formal and casual. The fancy Hijab are those Hijab outfits which are made with very dark and bright colors of red, maroon, black, orange and blue.

The fancy Hijab has good craft work over them which are mostly of Balochi and sindhi emboidery. This emboidery is done on the edges of sleeves and scarf of Hijab and sometimes it is also on the PALU of HijabFancy Hijab is recommended for wedding ceremonies. So pick the best fancy Hijab as latest trend in Pakistan. Now Come to the Formal Hijab,another latest fashion trend in Pakistan,the  Formal Hijab Outfit is some how made with lighter and more sober colors like light brown, grey and off white. You can wear the formal Hijab in offices during your working time. which is used for Covering the Face.  

The formal Hijab is very useful for working women since it gives them a perfect look of strong charactered women. Off course  an off white formal Hijab with dark multi colored scarf can look good on you and you can be the fashion folk by just picking the formal Hijab as latest fashion trend in Pakistan. Last but not the least the casual Hijab is the appealing part of latest fashion trend in Pakistan, its  made up of very dark colors usually of black and dark blue colors.

Its making fabric is very soft and light so that you can wear it while performing the daily chores.Its recommended for the women living overseas.They can wear once and can wear them all day.

So Fashion women You can adopt Hijab as latest fashion trend in Pakistan you will not regret.