Khussa For Girls

By Shabnam Ahsan
I am dedicating this post to Ingrid who liked my post Khussay for Men  & wanted to wear it so here is some beautiful khussay for you Ingrid.
Khussa is hand stitched traditional leather footwear of Pakistan India & China, famous for their sophisticated embroidery with beads, sequins, thread, dabka, tilla & beautiful & colorful threads. It’s very popular as wedding & party wear.
Khussa is made with so colorful & beautiful embroidery that quality of the khussa can be easily overlooked.. Pakistan is world renown for quality hand stitching & provides the best quality khussa .India comes next .khussa made in China is generally cheap & of low quality. Low quality khussa quickly deforms & can be harmful for sensitive skin. While purchasing khussa choose the one with thick leather. The upper & sole should be the made with same color leather. Good quality khussa leather should be stiff as it breaks in to conform to your foot.
Trendy, beautiful, and exclusively designed Khussa is real joy to wear




















































15 Tips To Keep Cut Flowers Fresh Longer

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By Shabnam Ahsan

Fresh flowers can freshen up any dull room, & make your day as they express someone’s emotions for you. But the life of fresh flowers is generally short & they are easily perishable. Here are some tips to keep them fresh longer.

1…When you buy flowers try to buy most of them still in bud. They will have longer vase life & you will get the pleasure of watching them slowly open up.

2…Crush and split the bottom of the woody steamed flowers like Rose to take up water easily.

3…. Always cut rose’s stem holding it & sharp scissor under water like water filled sink or a big vessel to prevent getting an air bubble in the stem which can cause the rose heads to drop.

4…To lengthen the life of flowers snap their stems on a slant with a sharp knife to expose more stem surface & wash away the sticky white secretion.

5… Cut the stems another inch or so whenever you change the water. In this way by the end of the week, you will have shorter but still alive bouquet

6… If you want to extend the life of your flower arrangement than put it in the coldest room of your house before going to sleep.

7...To keep the Tulip straight push small pins just below the flower heads & wrap the bunch in wet newspaper and leave them in two to three inches of water for about one and half hours.

8…Before putting the flowers in vase, remove all the leaves that will fall below the water level to prevent them rot & create bacteria resulting in shorting of life of the flowers.

9....Nearly all commercial floral preservatives contains 3 main ingredients, (1) biocide which is a chemical that kills bacteria, fungi & yeasts, (2) acidifier (3) sugar

Instead of using commercial floral preservatives, add 1 tablespoon sugar ½ teaspoon bleach & 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to 1 quart water to keep our flowers fresh & healthy for a longer time.

10….Best time to cut the flowers is early in the morning or late in the afternoon when it has cooled.

11….Always use container in proportion of the flowers as too many flowers in very small container will look overcrowded & won’t get enough water to live longer & enough room to breath.

12….Never put Daffodils & Tulips together as Daffodils sap is toxic to tulips.

13….Always put flowers away from fruits as fruits give off ethylene gas which makes flowers deteriorate more quickly.

14….Some flowers are more perishable than others…when they began to perish pull them out & continue to enjoy the flowers still looking good.

15…To create a humid atmosphere around the flowers, lightly spray with clean water from time to time.

7 Tips For Perfect Candle Burning



By shabnam Ahsan

Burning candles is fun. We can light a candle at any time, any place or any occasion. Be it a candle light dinner, a relaxing evening or even in bathroom we can light candles in different colors & shapes & in beautiful holders.

Here is some tips to prolong the fun experience of lightening candles

1…It’s a good idea to keep candles in fridge as cold candles burns slowly or you can put it in fridge an hour prior to light it but to prevent wicks from absorbing moisture wrap them in foil or cling-film first.

2…To avoid the bending or fading the color of the candles never expose them to sunlight or internal spotlight

3… Wrap cooking foil or tissue paper around the bottom of the candle to make the base thicker if it’s too slim to fit perfectly in the holder. The melted wax will soak the tissue & prevent it from burning

4…To ensure that the pillar candle burns evenly each time you light it allow it to burn long enough each time to create a pool of wax that almost covers the diameter of the candle otherwise it will make a tunnel through the candle or melt through one side.

5…To extinguish candle push its wick in the liquid wax. The wax will cover the wick making it easier to light again.
6…Avoid standing a lit candle in draught as it will create uneven burning with larger flame.

7…Try to buy votive candles in metal cases as it’ll be easier to remove them from holder after use


10 Steps To Beauty Bath



Bathing is a daily routine in our life, a must for most of us to begin the busy schedule of our life. In the frenzy of our too busy time schedule we almost forgot to enjoy this very relaxing practice.
          Try to indulge in a leisurely bath once a week to wash away not only your grime from your body but also your tensions.
1…Give yourself one hour of total privacy & ask your family members to answer the door bells or ringing phones. If you are alone switch off the phone.
2… If your skin is dry than massage it with baby oil or lotion before taking bath.
3…Shampoo your hair first in wash basin than wrap a towel around it.
4…Put a fistful of bathing salts in bathtub to soften your skin.
5…Add a few drops of essential oil or eau-de- Cologne or if you like even a handful of rose petals in your bath water to smell fresh and fragrant.
6…Lather yourself with your favorite soup or bathing gel of your skin type.
7…Relax in your fragrant bathtub, switch on your favorite music or have a book or magazine for a cozy read.
8….Step out of your bathtub, pat dry slowly and apply body lotion or moisturizing lotion.
9…Your skin is now soft and pliable so it’s best time to do your weekly manicure and pedicure
10…After your relaxing bath sneak in your bed, take a glass for your favorite drink or plateful of salad or any healthy snack and take a rest while watching TV or reading anything interesting
                 This once a week beauty bath will make you a relaxed and gleaming beauty.

Choose Your Footwear With Care



By Shabnam Ahsan
Fashion experts consider footwear as an essential part of accessessaries.it enhance or mar your overall appearance. But most of us ignore a very important aspect while selecting our footwear ie. comfort of feet. We can save our self of a lot of pains & problems if we consider some simple points in choosing our footwear

1…The right time to shop the shoes is in the late afternoon as our feet expands a bit during the day. Curb the urge to bay it in the morning as these may turn out to be tight

2…Always take a walk round the shop a couple of minutes with shoes on before buying them .As you walk in the shop weaning new shoes keep these questions in mind:

Can I wiggle my toes? if u can’t the shoes are too tight

Does the ball of my foot rest comfortably on the scale of the shoe? If it doesn’t its not the right shoe

Do the sizes & the back of the shoes fit snugly? If they don’t and there are gaps, the shoes are too large

Only when you are fully satisfied, you should buy the pair of shoes

3…We should consider shape & size of our feet while shopping shoes.

While dainty strappy sandals look fabulous on girls who have small pretty feet, sensible, closed shoes are better for girls with larger feet.

4…We should take into consideration the occasion we are going to wear these shoes.

Playing shoes should be firm but not bandaged around the feet. If you are going to start jogging then opt for shoes specially made for that purpose. These have reinforced heels, arch support & soles that protect the foot against continuous pummeling on dirt or pavement

If you are planning to wear heavy boots in a hill station, try them on after putting on the woolen socks you will use them with. If you are buying shoes to be wear with socks or stockings try them on with the socks.

According to experts we should vary our heel heights from time to time. If we wear high heels one day, we should wear medium heels the next day and perhaps very little heels the following day to allow different foot and leg muscles to get a workout and also give the shoes a chance to breath.

By following these simple tips we can make our footwear our sole mates.

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