CHECK IT OUT

Andes

Aneela Haque has launched her Spring Special -- Fagun Hawa -- in primarily yellow contrasting with orange, green and blue.

The festive collection offers something for people of all ages with chic ethnicity, focusing on traditional Bangladeshi textile heritage in mix-and-match, thematic styles. From cotton saris to contrasting blouses, shirts, panjabis and long scarves are the highlights. Creative jewellery with trendy bags is there to match with the right colours.

The collection has its poetic touch with various motifs and accessories. Accessories for home décor is also included to give your home a new look with similar thematic moods.

Contact: Andes, Z N Tower, Road #8 House #2 (Ground floor), Siemens House/Unilever building, Gulshan 1. #9894566; Dhanmondi Rangs Anam Plaza, 3rd floor, Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi. www.andes-ltd.com

Shadakalo

21 February has now evolved from a day of national significance to an occasion for the world to observe with due respect.

Boutique Shadakalo is a name that is synonymous to the celebration of Language Day. Their designs, an ensemble of black and white, are perfect for the occasion as we bear a long tradition of wearing grey in memory of the martyrs.
Be sure to check out attires by Shadakalo. Their Ekushey Collection is now available at all their outlets.

Valentine's Day package

While the sweetness of love surrounds us in anticipation of the upcoming Valentine's Day, you are surely up for preparations to render the most lovable look to surprise your loved one. It's high time you surrender yourself to Magic Mirror's truly lovable package offering a 'Rose Blush' makeup worth Tk.2000 for free if you avail the combo of a Valentine Glow Facial, a hair treatment, a rose fragrant pedicure and manicure.

All the services will completely prepare you for the special day and the elegant rose-hued makeup will render a blossoming flower look with rosy cheeks, dreamy eyes and luscious lips-perfect for your Valentine'a celebration!

So visit Magic Mirror before and on Valentine's Day and let the package work its magic on you.

Ask the experts how you can manage the whole package to get the best result.

Contact: #01610 4445 55, 0161 0777 444

Angeleena

February takes a festive mode in the celebration of the coming of Spring, followed by an eagerly anticipated Valentine's Day. But this is also a month of sorrow as we grieve the martyrdom for the cause of the Mother Tongue.

21 February has now found a new meaning as it is celebrated worldwide as International Mother Language Day.

Boutique Angeleena offers something for every occasion that features in this month of February. The selection and colour for the festivity stands apart as does the sombre attires for Mother Language Day. Be sure to check out their new collection.

Contact: Angeleena Collection, 3rd Floor, Shop #27, Pink City, Gulshan.

Mumu-Maria

This Valentine's boutique Mumu-Maria is offering exclusive saris, shalwar kameez sets, frocks, fatuas and ladies' bags. The colour scheme for the new collection is primarily in bright shades. Contact: House#37, Road #6, Block C, Banani, Dhaka. #01833328380

CHECK IT OUT

The Cream and Fudge Factory

The Cream & Fudge Factory is one of the numerous brands of the Swiss-based company, Global Franchise Architects. The brand was brought to Bangladesh by ICE Retail Initiative Ltd and since its inception on 12 March, 2011 at Banani, the ice cream shop has not looked back.

They have developed a loyal base of customers from all over the city. It is their support and immense love that has helped the brand expand and open another branch at Bailey Road within a year. But the increasing and overwhelming demand requires them to expand further and hence they have decided to open shops at Dhanmondi and Uttara very soon.

The shop allows their customers to choose from a variety of ice cream flavours along with choices of mix-ins like nuts, candies and fudges which are then hand-folded with the ice cream over a frozen marble stone. Along with this customisable option, they also provide a list of their own creations which can be ordered by the customers and enjoyed fresh.

The Cream & Fudge Factory is also renowned for their out-of-the-box promotional activities. For the first time ever, they have launched a collection of 6 different luscious creations in their menu. The launching event was graced by renowned TV personalities Towkir Ahmed and Bipasha Hayat, who spoke about how the unique concept they have brought about has created an amazing ice cream parlour experience for people to enjoy and has won the heart of many an ice cream fanatic.

Along with their 23 signature creations and the 6 new ones, they also offer creamy milkshakes and the finest quality coffee.

By Afrida Mahbub

Banglar Mela

With a wide range of options, Banglar Mela has recently come up with their Ekushey Collection. The designs have primarily been floral and geometric motifs, along with an apt mix of Bangla calligraphy.

The embellishments have been done in hand block prints and embroidery. The colour shade -- black, white and grey.

Cotton saris embellished with screen prints are available at Tk.950-1050. Shalwar kameez suits are available at Tk.1500-1650 and fatua/tops at Tk.450-550. There is also a selection of men's wear to choose from.

NEWS FLASH

LipIce

Recently in a gala event, LipIce Bangladesh distributed prizes among winners of a competition featured on their Facebook page -- www.facebook.com/lipicebd. 15 winners were awarded from over 20 thousand participants.

The brand LipIce is owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical, Japan. The Brand was first marketed in Bangladesh by Rohto-Mentholatum (Bangladesh) Limited.

Notice

We request all our event invitations, press releases and other forms of correspondence be sent to Raffat Binte Rashid, Editor, Star Lifestyle (7th Floor), 64-65 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka 1215. Email: lifestyleds@yahoo.com or raffat@thedailystar.net