channel your inner mindy -Motivation and inspiration from Mindy Lahiri, The mindy projectHappy Monday! I’ve been waiting patiently for new episodes of The Mindy Project. Do you guys watch The Mindy Project? If not, I highly suggest you start this addiction on Hulu ASAP. Mindy Lahiri, played by Mindy Kaling, is one of my favorite television characters of all time. I love that she’s great at her job, has kickass style and a color bomb of a wardrobe, and eats drumstick ice cream cones while waiting for the elevator.

I want every single piece of clothing she’s ever worn on the show.

I want to live in her apartment (her own apartment, not the man pad she shares with Danny).

And I want to work in her beautiful fertility clinic office.

But what I love most about TV career girl Mindy Lahiri, is her glittery sense of humor. Every now and then, when I’m not feeling so great at work… whether it’s just being in a blah mood OR when I sense a fit of fiery rage coming on (yes, happens more often than I’d like to admit), I know it’s time to channel my inner Mindy.the mindy project - mindy lahirimindy project quote - I'm a tiny, dainty woman and these donuts are my lunch

Meaning… put on an awesome outfit, spruce up my workspace, take a moment to recognize my fabulousness, eat a donut and laugh off whatever it is that’s keeping me from doing what I need to do. It’s just so much more productive being positive. And confident.the the mindy project - mindy lahiriJust a little thought to get you through your Monday. So remember, before you go ballistic over that eighteenth round of headlines that’s just not right from your copywriter, or flip your desk over that complete change in direction from the client minutes before a gigantic print run, or get ready to throw your coffee at that newbie production artist who didn’t fix half the changes you marked up… channel your inner Mindy. #mindymotivation

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Interview with 0484

I've been working with Gabe Yeh and Matt Trettin from 0484CREATIVE for a couple years now and I must say... they are one of my all-time favorite agencies to partner with. 0484Creative is a studio based in Orange County that just kills it when it comes to video production and photography. What I appreciate most about working with ...

Healthy Snacks for the office

It's so easy to eat junk at work, especially when you're stressed or busy, which is not at all uncommon in agency life. It's unavoidable... if it's not candy or soda out of the vending machine, it's leftover bagels and pastries from the morning client meetings. None of that is going anywhere, so we've been trying something ...

desk chair picksI’ve had the same desk chair for years now. Lately, especially since I’ve been working from home the majority of the week, I’ve been wanting a new desk chair for my home office. Not only does it need to be stylish, but comfortable as well. I spend hours at a time in my chair – not good for my bum, I know. But that’s the truth. I still haven’t quite decided on a new one yet, but I’ve spent some time shopping around online. Here are my top 6 desk chair picks. What do you think?
desk chair picks
1. IKEA Multi Color Swivel 2. IKEA Blue Patrik  3. Pottery Barn Teal Tufted 4. Pottery Barn Navy Hearts  5. Target Grey Linen 6. Overstock Chartreuse Boss Carnegie

 

Summer Dresses for Work and Play

I love Summer weather, but it’s been intensely hot in So Cal, and we’ve even had a couple weeks where it was abnormally humid. I typically like to layer my clothes – cardigans are part of my daily uniform no matter what season. But lately, with this hot, sticky weather, I’ve been looking for simply, easy dresses I can just throw on without any other articles besides jewelry and shoes. I’ve been especially obsessed with shift dresses because they tend to be roomy and versatile for both the office and for a casual day or night out. Here are some of my top pics for both work and play. You can dress all of these up with a pair of pumps, or down with some cute sandals.

Nordstrom Magnolia Shift Dress

Forever 21 Stripe Hem Shift Dress

Forever 21 Tribal Print Shift Dress

Forever 21Floral-Embroidered Chambray Dress

Urban Outfitters denim tent dressZara Striped DressZara Dress with Studs

Shop these looks:

1. Magnolia Shift Dress by Cupcakes & Cashmere for Nordstrom  2. Forever 21 Stripe Hem Shift Dress  3. Forever 21 Tribal Print Shift Dress   4. Forever 21Floral-Embroidered Chambray Dress  5. Urban Outfitters Native Youth Denim Tent Dress  6. Zara Striped Dress  7. Zara Dress with Studs

Agency Interview with KWORQ

Ivy Liu, Creative Director of Creative Agency KWORQ, invites us to take a look behind the curtain of this boutique agency that specializes in video and celebrates with whiskey. I love coming across agencies that take on colossal projects amongst a strong but small, lean, mean team. Check out their new Soho office, how laughter and liquor are necessary ...

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