From the brilliant mind behind The Mindy Project, comedienne Mindy Kaling had an interview with Vogue about dressing for confidence and yourself.

     The article, which you can see here, follows Kaling while she shops with an interviewer from Vogue and describes her thought process when shopping and how she decides what works for her. The thing is, she doesn't go by the "rules" of fashion, whats trending, or what she should wear for her body type. Kaling is a fearless shopping wonder, pulling things that she wants to wear, no matter how people might look at her or think.

     In a video for the magazine, show at the end of the article but which you can also see here, you have to admire her unwavering desire to wear what she wants, no matter how funky:
     At the risk of sounding like every other twenty-something with a dependable cable signal or access to Hulu.com, Kaling is my spirit animal. Though she is being told that what she has on is a great look, she can't help but suggest her demure outfit needs a little more, maybe even a fur bike helmet, or a dress made of chains.

     Kaling employes the idea that has taken me years to realize. Dress for yourself, instead of others. Buy what you feel good in, and you wont care about what people think about you or what you're wearing. Then once you master that, you'll always be fly.

Dooley Wilson (left) and Humphrey Bogart (right) in "Casablanca"

   

         It might just be and my ridiculous obsession with old hollywood movies and the people that appear in them, but something about the grainy pictures and their transatlantic accents always leave me feeling empowered.

Lauren Bacall

Elizabeth Taylor

Rita Hayworth in "Gilda"

      Apart from being beautiful and admired in everything they did. They emanated a cool confidence. It radiated from them, probably due to the amount of lights shining on them at any given moment, but it seemed to shine straight through the screen.

     I've always felt that light on my face, and found it intensely alluring. Yes they were acting, and yes they were paid to make people feel something, But not every person you see on the screen can make feel something.



     These days, some girls want to be "Bad Bitches", women who have their lives together, are gorgeous and don't need a man for anything. Girls want to be Beyoncés, and Nicki Minajs, But the ladies of the old silver screen, they were the true Bad Bitches, they stood up for themselves, they were gorgeous, they walked into a room and commended attention. And all while hypnotizing their audience. Empowering and motivating everyone around them all at the same time.

So give one of those old movies a shot, maybe watch Liz Taylor in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", Rita Hayworth in "Gilda", or watch "How To Marry A Millionaire" with Lauren Bacall, and Marilyn Monroe.

Feel the glow and absorb it, then use it everyday.

I thought it was about time that I explain the title of my humble blog and why I decided to model my blog after its meaning.

Though I probably shouldn't say this out loud, but the line comes from a commercial. And a cell phone service provider commercial at that!

A couple years back, AT&T had a range of commercials showcasing how cool it was to have the best cell phone service and how there may be many trends, the best things are always in style.

1. Everyone needs a great moto jacket, and this one on Rosie Huntington-Whitely in a maroon hue, makes the look more feminine and chic.
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   18 HOURS AGO
3. Cold outside but dont want to look like the m=Michelin man? Pull  on a classic trench, in any color, and you'll seem mysteriously chic while braving the cold.
4. 

   Navy Trench Coat DKNY

   HAPPY SWEETS

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   21 DAYS AGO
5. Lastly, a great pair of shoes can always elevate your spirits. Whether it's a killer pair of Stilettos or your favorite sneakers, strap them on and stride with pride.
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   TRENDY TASTE

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   8 MONTHS AGO

We all go through those days when the world seems bent on bringing us down.

You can have 1000 and one things to do but everything gets mixed up. Whether your boss is being super critical of you, or you woke up on the wrong side of the bed that morning, nothing seems to be going right.

Those days are the ones where you need something to pick yourself back up, help dust off your shoulders and keep walking.

Heres my list of ways to beat those insecurities away or just shake off a killer case of the Mondays.


1. Get yourself a mantra.

-Find yourself a personal philosophy or a saying that will instantly lift you up. I'm partial to sayings that have to do with silencing your insecurities, since lack of confidence tends to stem from them. But anything you find that reminds you to keep your head up works. Make sure it's something simple that you can remember and say to yourself every time you start feeling worn out. Continually remind yourself that you are better than the circumstance that is wearing you down.

2. Find your theme song.

-This works best if you're one of those people how are always listening to music (guilty!) and just connect to music more than quotes. We all have those songs that we love and can listen to on repeat and indefinite amount of times, so pick one of those (or even a new song) that makes you sing out loud and not care who is watching. Then, every time you need to let things go, play your song and feel better.

Here are some examples if you're stuck:

Vogue