Missing out on Karachi in the winter

Sammiosa — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:59:15 +0000

Its that time of year once again; wedding season in Pakistan. And I’m missing it. (Not that I’m missing it; if you know what I mean). For the first time in about 12 years I’m not in Karachi in December. Today is the first real day of snow in Toronto, and it feels strange gazing [...]

What Is Marriage?

Sammiosa — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:56:20 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQJvSzkVfRg

Its quite simple really ....

Apologies and Laddus

Sammiosa — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:33:36 +0000

I know, I know!! I haven’t been around much; I’ve ignored you for months now with hardly a word or even a pic. But I promise, I thought about you the whole time. Not a day went by when I didn’t think of flipping open the laptop and hitting these keys in an attempt at reaching out [...]

nothing less

Sammiosa — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:57:41 +0000

Be with someone who is good Be with someone who is good to you Be with someone who you can make happy Be with someone who REALLY wants to be with you too.

{Fashion Fridays} Tarun Tahiliani Vintage Bridal Couture 2011

Sammiosa — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:16:47 +0000

Tarun Tahiliani’s Bridal Couture exposition’s theme for its third year is ‘Artisanal- Bringing the Craft to the Fore’, or as Tarun puts it “Indian Couture layered in a western construct.” According to the designer, “This exposition is a confluence of two great artisanal traditions in a unique fashion. European designers have always used Indian workmanship and now we [...]

{Inspired Bride} Secret #6

Sammiosa — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:15:43 +0000

Knots & Braids {Inspired Beauty}

Sammiosa — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:17:04 +0000

Wedding Hairstyle Images via WeHeartIt.com

Toronto Goes Bollywood Crazy at the IIFA Awards

Sammiosa — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:20:38 +0000

If you live anywhere near the GTA, there is no way you could have missed out on the Bollywood madness sweeping the city. The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards made their North American debut this weekend, and with it every desi I know came down with a sudden case of Bollywood fever. “The three-day IIFA festivities were expected to [...]

Exquisite Bridal Mehndi & Henna Designs {Inspired Beauty}

Sammiosa — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 14:00:06 +0000

Images via Mehndi Tumblr

{Inspired Bride} Secret #5

Sammiosa — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:00:01 +0000

{Inspired Bride} Secret #4

Sammiosa — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:00:03 +0000

…Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair {Inspired Beauty}

Sammiosa — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 04:36:25 +0000

Images via PakLinks, Katy Elliott, Bina Khan, Sabs Salon and Wedding Bee

Make Love Not War {The Kissing Couple}

Sammiosa — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 05:05:18 +0000

So the Vancouver Canucks hockey team lost the Stanley Cup, and the world got to see what big sore losers Canadians can be: Really big!! The only upside to the entire thing has been this incredible photograph and the mystery behind it. I really don’t care if it’s staged or not …I can’t help but love this [...]

Pssst…

Sammiosa — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:33:13 +0000

Inspirational Laddu got a makeover! Step 1 before a much-needed over facelift… Any thoughts?! Now here are some flowers to brighten up your day… Happy Thursday my lovelies! xx (Image by Jubliee Photography)

Inspired by… ‘Social Tech for Social Change’

Sammiosa — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:04:09 +0000

Despite my best efforts to be regular with my blog posts, last week I got caught up and fell a little behind. My sources of “inspiration” recently have been from ‘un-wedding’ avenues. The few of you who follow me on twitter may have noticed an unprecedented flooding #ncwk tweets on my typically idle twitterfeed. This is because, last week I had the chance to attend [...]