They are back. Embrace It!

If you call yourself a 90's kid, then you are sure to have worn those baggy, most comfortable scraps of cloth at some point of your life.
I remember being that kid at the age of 3 so proud to show off, one of the very few pair of dungarees I owned. They were smart, trendy and looked so appealing to the eye that I could live in them all the time.

 "Dungaree" is also most commonly known as an overall. It was related to a coarse calico fabric that was made and sold in a region near Dongari Killa  in Bombay in the early 1800's.
It has been around since then, where farmers and construction workers wore them to protect themselves from the dangers of their hard labour. And since it was worn by this class of people, the materials used were quite cheap and poorly woven  and it was taken into account to be of a very low status. Not many people would even consider wearing them. Women were also seen wearing them during the First World War.

Over the years especially towards the 40's and 50's it became a fashionable statement. People from all over the world started turning towards it as something accepted in society. It was at first perceived as something worn only by little children but slowly that changed and with the emergence of the 70's, it came back with a bang.

Many designers across the world make their own decisions seeing what will suit people the best. Dungarees could be worn either casually or formally depending on the occasion.

Denim is most suited for casual wear. Dark wash dungarees worn with a mini sized tee and a pair of sneakers blends quite well.

 


If you want to be a little more adventurous, then you could go for the stripped overalls with a crop top or polka dot dungarees.

With spring here, what a better way to enjoy it with floral dungarees and boots or wear plain dungarees with a floral shirt and wedges to add to that chic factor.

Dungarees with a frilly top looks so sophisticated indeed!

In case you need to go for a high-profile party and want to make a big appearance, only be surprised how a pair of leather dungarees could do the trick!

Or wear them with stilettos finishing them off with a classy look

With summer just around the corner, people are quite hesitant in wearing anything that would stick to their bodies with the temperatures that keep rising like crazy but guess what?!
There is more to this "best winter clothing", the shortalls stood out last year. It is a mixture of overalls and shorts and the best thing to wear to the beat the heat.

 

 

Wanelo's                                                                                           Adding to the sexy look

 

New style Joe jeans                                                                                   Clubbed with a bikini                 


 For those who love to be a part of the whole Summer theme, nothing like bright coloured dungarees.

                                                    

 
Orange Neon                                                                                                            
                                                                                                      Bright Red

 

                                                               Sunny Yellow


And if dungarees ain't your thing, then you don't have much to worry about, as there are variations to this attire. Like for the Spring season, dungaree dresses have been the most worn attire.

Being creative is a part of the agenda of every competitive designer and hence they try to add a variety of twists to this apparel.

 

Makes you elegant and gorgeous














                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Vintage

Unique

At the London Fashion Week 2012, the collection TopShop Autumn/ Fall 2012 was just mind blowing indeed and there are a few others who brought out soft velvet textures too.

 

Many celebrities such as Alexa Chung, Ashley Tisdale, Daisy Lowe, Selena Gomez, LeAnn Rimes and Rihanna have all been spotted wearing dungarees in recent times.

Alexa Chung

Ashley Tisdale

                                                                                                                                                                                      

Daisy Rowe

Selena Gomez

LeAnn Rimes

Rihanna

 It is something we all should try at least once in our lifetime as it no more sticks to only being that 90's trend. Alexa Chung, according to me is like the queen of dungarees as she carries it out exceptionally.

Today it is said to be all retro and cool. It is most definitely a run for your money so dont think twice. Just go for it!

This is my personal favourite! =)))

It is quite a common phenomenon being seen coming in and out constantly but it doesn't seem like it will ever die out forever. Look around and you will still find a lot of people who are madly in love with it. Can one blame them?

Airlines, Please stay with us forever and ever!

It's not even been a few days since I'm back home after almost three months again and come to hear that the fate of yet another old hangout lies in the hands of God.
It goes down the memory lane, 46 years ago when Mr SNS Rao had run away from his home which was part of a tiny village near Mangalore as he wanted to make something out of his life and never in his wildest dreams had he thought it would turn out to be something we call today, The Airlines Hotel or more commonly just "Airlines"
He started off his career as a waiter in a small town tiffin center and from there he made history setting up Bangalore's first ever drive-in restaurant.
It became such a craze especially among the school and college going children and then slowly was able to catch the attention of all ages.
It is extremely heart-rending to come to terms with it being on the verge to shut down. It was an instruction given by the High Court of Karnataka. Very very sad indeed!
It's got so many memories bottled up over the years gone by and those are some things that can never fade away.
Whether it was an escape from the boring lectures or some after school fun times, you would find heaps of folks hanging around simply doing nothing.
The first time I walked in, there was nothing much that fancied me but over the years it has made me realize what it has brought to my life.
Friendship, laughter and lots and lots of colour.
It was not just a place where one would come to grab a bite or have a drink but is special in its own way to each person.
That's what it has done to us!
Comfort is the first thing on the minds of the employees over there. They go out of their way making sure that you are pleased with all you've asked for and the open air and laid back environment is just simply peaceful.
The hustle and bustle of everyday life is totally forgotten and there are always good times to be cherished at Airlines.
So just because Bangalore is known to be one of those upcoming "foodie" cities in India, getting new places practically every other day, doesn't mean that the old ones which mean the world to us should die out.
Airlines for one, has never been just a place where one goes to have their morning cuppa or share a hot crispy dosa with the bestie but one which treasures the true experiences of many.
Hence we have to fight with all our might and get back Airlines. It has left a footprint on Bangalore's so called "social life" and so we cant let it go just like that.

This is our day. Live it up! HWD

You do know men also have a day right? One that's devoted solely, only to them?! Yes it's true and celebrated on November 19 just in case some of you didn't know.
But even being aware of this fact, it creates so much ambiguity among many women across the globe. They wonder why this day is given a little more weightage than the others and this day is the International Women's Day that I'm talking about.
As we all know it is celebrated on March 8 and it seems to get bigger and bigger with every year that goes by.
It first emerged from the activities of various labour movements at the turn of the 20th century in North America and across Europe where women working in clothes and textile factories staged a protest.
This year marks the 106th year since it first started and I must point out that we have come such an awful long way since then.

Social media definitely has made the world look smaller but in a world like ours today, I think it is a superb  initiative taken forward as many women around the world still feel that they are oppressed every second of their lives by the so called "high class modernized" societies they live in. So many women are exploited, traumatized and what not..so it is extremely important to bring to the attention of these very such women that we are all in this together and that there is some scope for a difference.
A difference that will change our lives forever. And before we know it, we will be free from those scoundrels who haunt us night and day.

This day should not be a reminder of how people see us, but should be a celebration where we can prove to the world what we are and what we can be!
We may look like a minority group from the outside but there is absolutely no force in this universe that can stop us from doing what our heart tells us to do.
As a matter of fact, the theme this year is "Inspiring Change".
What can we do in making this world a better and safer place to live in? Being free from all kinds of atrocities and worldly troubles.

Its very easy for us to think of ways to solve our problems but putting them into action, that's something that takes a whole lot of time and guts.
Women should stop being treated as mere objects and that can only happen when we start standing up for ourselves.

It is such a great occasion to also applaud and appreciate all those wonderful women who have showcased their marvelous talents by accomplishing great things in various spheres of life and continuing to make incredible progress.

Talking about women of the 18th and 19th centuries..
Oh yes, we have definitely been transformed today.
Look around and you will see how the women of today have so much strength, willpower and determination. They do not feel any less inferior than the male clan.
And men watch out....
Never underestimate the power of a woman. She can do things you could never have imagined before.
Therefore, it is indeed great to see us moving forward in these times.

Well coming back to the whole essence of this day, I just have one thing to say. Enjoy it to the fullest!
Whether you decide to take the day off at the spa or eat a cupcake or even walk in protest with red lipstick on the streets, it doesn't matter!!! Just do something that makes you feel good. You deserve it!
And always remember that we play an equally important role in building the future, whether the rest of the world accepts it or not.
With that said, I am undoubtedly thrilled to say that I am a proud woman standing today, with my head held high, not wanting to trade anything to be a man and so should the rest of you!

What are you giving up?

I'm in the midst of my finals and wrote this in less than 30 mins without much research at all. Fastest written article ever! So hope you'll enjoy it...

Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and it marks the beginning of the forty day period of prayer and fasting or abstinence but ironically there are more attractive things that awaken curiosity in the minds of people.
It's quite funny cause they don't even bother to look at the ashes on one another's heads to see the significance of it but just ask that one question to each other: What is it that you are giving up this year?!
The season of Lent is one of the most solemn observances part of the Christian liturgical calendar which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter.
But sadly in recent times, the whole "traditional" purpose of the season of preparing one's soul through penance and prayer has been lost. The fact that Christ died and suffered on the cross for all our sins is completely forgotten. Not even for a minute do we stop to think that this is the least we could do for him in return.
It is supposed to be a time of complete absorption in God and repentance but not sure about how many people do feel the same.
If you look up on the internet, there are sites which have polls and they also have step by step procedures on how to start deciding what you would like to give up. There are also magazines that have prizes to win if you predict correctly the one thing most people are going to give up this year.
Don't you think this is all just pure madness???
What happened to the fact of pondering over all the wrong we have done throughout the year and the thought of trying to become better individuals?
It seems more like another trend to me which is catching up pretty fast especially with the youth. And instead of trying to act like good practising Christians, we end up being even worse sinners.
The whole process of deciding what we want to give up requires hours and hours of head scratching just to make sure it is the "right" one.
There is absolutely no kind of humility or a strong sense of meaning left to it. The fact of doing things to win over Christ's love is definitely changing over time.
Kids give up candies and chocolates. Adults give up drinking and smoking. And now with the emergence of social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter etc
The list just goes on and on..
But what do we actually mean when we supposedly "sacrifice" something? Do we feel that pinch? That's only left for each one of us to answer.
If you go through people's "To do lists" , you'll just find yourself rolling on the floor with laughter.
Although the fact of little innocent children taking to this is a very sweet act indeed cause you know that they may not make any sense out of it but they do take it seriously at heart.
But what is highly disturbing is when people do it just because everyone else are. It is surprising to find the number of Non-Catholics who participate in the season of Lent too and some doing it as part of their family traditions. It just doesn't seem to come from within anymore.
The phenomenon of "giving up" is said to help us in the journey of strengthening our faith and being better human beings. We should avoid the things that detract us from faith and increase the things that supplement it.
Sometimes it is sad to see that people don't even have the will power to continue with their sacrifices. They give up half-way.
There are a lot of people on the other hand who believe that they do not need to sacrifice their "certain favourite things" to get closer to God.
But whatever it may be. Whether you decide to give things up or not.
It is the season of finding the right path leading towards a closer relationship with God.
So this Lent, we must keep in mind that it's not about the question of what you are giving up, but what is the best you can be to others around you.