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This week You! takes a look at trends that you should opt for this winter...

Minter is back girls! And now is the time that you must revamp your look. Why, you ask? It is because the colours you wear, the styles and the trends all change according to the season. You just can’t go around wearing light clothes and summer make-up or you will completely stand out (in a bad way). That’s right, it’s time to say goodbye to your lawn suits and their bright prints for now and welcome winter appropriate wear like cambric, linen and khaddar. And with such a huge array of designers around, we are sure you will find numerous outstanding prints with fresh and exciting colours, unique combinations and pure quality of fabrics. As far as make-up is concerned, several additions must be made to turn you into a winter goddess. Read on to find out more about the eastern trends.

Makeup

The way you do your makeup is very important in winters as the skin becomes dry. The first and most important step is to either change your foundation or add in primers and moisturisers to your makeup regime. This is because these products will make your skin appear soft and supple and will protect your makeup from looking cakey. To add a glow to your face go for a highlighter on the cheeks. Make sure you don’t highlight too much though as the oily look does not look good in winters. In the chilly season a natural glow is what you should be aiming for.

As far as the eye makeup is concerned, you can go crazy opting for new looks as the makeup will not melt and will stay on for hours. However, always pair up heavy eyes with a light lipstick. Last but not least, avoid bright lipstick hues in the morning and keep colours like red for the night time only. Trust us, you don’t want your face to be an eye sore for others.

The trend

Colours: The first and most important aspect that people tend to ignore of winter trends is the colour of the attire. Since we see less of sunny days, the eye automatically finds dark and dull shades more appealing. Want to wear something orange and yellow? Please save this bright shade for summer. To look appealing during the winter, go for colours such as dark blue, magenta, black, emerald green, maroon, berry, cobalt blue and fuschia. Keep in mind that these colours are not boring or drab at all, they just have a dark tinge to them and are still very eye catching. If you prefer something light then go for shades like beige, light blue, mauve, baby pink, turquoise, or light green.

Keep warm and look hot: As far as the Eastern attire is concerned, go for fabrics like khaddar, linen and cambric as they will keep you warm. Also try to avoid wearing a sweater on top of the shalwaar kameez and instead opt for shawls. Trust us, a sweater on top of shalwaar kameez looks horrid and is not fashionably acceptable. It will not only kill the look of your outfit but will also hide the print that you paid so much money for.  Many shawls of different colours, styles and lengths are available in the market and you will surely find a few that catch your fancy. Also many brands offer shawl collections in which the dupatta is actually a shawl. Problem solved!

The cut: When we talk about trends how can we forget the cut and style of the clothes. Keep in mind that it is winter season and you will end up looking weird if you opt for a sleeveless kurta. Hence, go for full sleeves or three quarters. The length that is in is short till the knees or above. You can easily pair these up with tights, cigarette pants and straight trousers. Follow all the tips above and you are all set to be a trendy diva.

The collection

Looking for something new? Take a look at the latest winter collection by Al-Zohaib Textile, titled ‘Wintry Breeze’. The collection has a total of seven designs and each design has two colour options available. Keeping the winter season in mind, linen has been used as it is the most appropriate fabric for chilly nights. The three piece suits include fabric of a shirt, trousers and a shawl.

The shirt fabric has an embroidery linen jacquard and print twill linen, while the trousers have plain embroidery. The woven shawls are also richly printed with borders that complement the overall attire. Along with fine fabric, the prints and colours of the collection are irresistible to one’s eye as the brand has selected vibrant shades and detailed prints. The collection definitely has something new to offer and designs like these are very in nowadays. So, go ahead and choose your favourite outfit now and stay warm all through winter season.

Credits:  Text: Samina Shaheen  Model: Neha  Photographer: Shahbaz Shazi  Hair & Make-up: Kitty Kati Styling: Shazia Rashid  Creative: Shahzad Riaz