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Par's Picks - April 2016 - Beauty

Par’s Picks – April 2016

written by Parita 7 Comments

You guys, guess what time it is!

Par's monthly picks

That’s right.  It’s Par’s Picks time!

I’m not going to bore you with random happenings from this month.  Except to say that we’re in Chicago this weekend for our apartment hunting trip. Keep your fingers and toes crossed for us!

With that, let’s get to it…

One – Next Vacay

Our friends Naveen and Shaylee recently launched a new site/service called Next Vacay.  If you’re a travel junkie who’s always on the lookout for a great deal, you should definitely sign up for this.  For one low yearly fee, Naveen and Shaylee will send you (via email) all kinds of travel deals departing from your home airport.  Vishnu and I signed up for deals out of Chicago and have been tempted by quite a few that have come our way in the past couple of weeks  – Australia, Spain, Ireland…just to name a few!

If you love to travel, you need Next Vacay.

Two – Linya Design

I haven’t been the best with keeping up with my grad school friends.  However, there are a few people I connect with on a regular(ish) basis, and one of them is Mariam.  We relate on so many levels, especially when it comes to being married to a doctor.  Her and her husband are quite a few years ahead of us, so she always has something wise to share with me.

Mariam and I were catching up the other day when she told me about her new business.  Linya Design is a luxury boutique design company specializing in wedding gifts and favors.  If you’re from the Dallas area and are getting married/know someone who is getting married, check out my friend’s site.  Knowing Mariam and her attention to detail and eye for design, I’m positive she’ll make your big day as special as possible!

Three – Mindy Kaling in conversation with Alicia Menendez

You don’t have to be a fan of The Mindy Project to enjoy this video.  In fact, anyone with ambitions to do good work while being themselves will find this conversation inspiring.  WATCH THIS!

Four, Five, and Six – Beauty products

Par's Picks - April 2016 - Beauty

Four – Fresh Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment

My coworker and friend Thea gifted me this product for my birthday, and I LOVE it!  It’s an all-in-one moisturizing lip balm/gloss/treatment.  The sheer pink/berry tint is perfect on its own or over your favorite lipstick.  Something else to love is that it’s made without parabens, sulfates, GMOs, petroleum oil, and other bad things.  If you have a thing for lip products but have yet to try this one, get on it!

Five – Marc Jacob Le Marc Lipstick (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang)

I’m officially obsessed with Marc Jacobs’ makeup products.  The Velvet Noir mascara is life changing.  Seriously, my lashes have never looked better!  And now I’m equally in love with this new-to-me lipstick that came as a sample in my latest Sephora haul.  The formula itself is creamy and matte, but unlike other matte lipsticks I’ve tried, it’s not drying at all.  I love how it hugs my lips and stays put!  Also, can we take a second and talk about the color.  It’s bright and vibrant with beautiful pink and magenta undertones.  Even Vishnu’s a fan, and he doesn’t normally like shades like this!

Six – Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer (Ginger)

After hearing a bunch of beauty bloggers and Thea rave about this particular concealer, I decided to bite the bullet and give it a try.  The verdict?  I love it!  This stuff is magical.  I apply it over my foundation – under my eyes and on the highpoints of my face.  Not only this this blend right in without looking cakey, but it also brightens my face unlike any other product I’ve tried.  Undereye circles and dark spots be gone!

Pro tip – regardless of the brand, when picking a concealer, always go two shades lighter than your skin tone.

Annnnd…that’s all for my April picks, y’all!  Thanks for reading!

Tell me about your favorite April products, videos, articles, etc.

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Written on April 29, 2016 Related:Beauty Products, Favorites, Friends, Par's Picks

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Three Things Thursday (26) – Chicago, Burt’s, and Mindy!

written by Parita 17 Comments

It’s my sister and Vishnu’s birthday week!  These goofballs are two of my favorite people in the world.  I can’t wait to celebrate with Vishnu this weekend (AZIZ!) and with my sister next week when I’m in Chicago for a work trip (she’s up there for a rotation).

Anyways, let’s get right to my Three Things Thursday…

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(1) CHICAGO!

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I’m headed to Chicago for a few days next week!  Not only will I get to see Aekta, but I’ll also get to spend time with my Chicago + London colleagues.  And you better believe I’m going to try a new restaurant or two!  Can’t wait!

(2) Burt’s Bees Lip Balm with pomegranate oil

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When I was home last weekend, I saw that my mom had an unused lip balm sitting around.  As is the case with lots of things my sister and I find at home, I asked my mom if I could have it.

I’ve been using it all week and can personally attest to the fact that this balm is awesome!  I love how moisturizing it is.  And it leaves the perfect pink sheen.  Thanks, momma!

(3) Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling

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I’m a HUGE Mindy Kaling fan!  I read Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) a few years ago, I watch The Mindy Project religiously, and I follow her on Instagram.  Huge fan!

I’ve heard lots of great things about Mindy’s new book.  So even though it wasn’t on my original reading list, I’m going to break my own rules yet again and read it next.  Woo hoo!  I see marathon reading Sunday being a thing this weekend. Smile

Well, that’s all I have this week.  Happy Thursday, and as always, thank you for reading!

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Written on October 1, 2015 Related:Three Things Thursday

Why You Should Watch The Mindy Project and What May Happen If You Do

written by Parita 10 Comments

I’ve mentioned a couple of times now that The Mindy Project is my “new” show.  I’m a little late to the party (as usual) but glad my sister forced me to join.  And because I’m such a huge fan now, I decided to dedicate an entire post to the show.  Hopefully, if I’m persuasive enough, you all will join me and also become obsessed so that we can talk about it on the regular!

Why you should watch The Mindy Project…

  1. It’s funny.  Starting with Season 1 Episode 1 I found myself cracking up and shaking my head multiple times.  And not only at the outright “this was meant to be funny” moments but at the subtle one liners as well.  Once you get to the know the characters, even their body language will make you laugh.  The writers of this show are exceptional at what they do.  They’ve created characters (and situations) that are funny, very nutty, and brutally honest all in one.
  2. The storyline.  Without giving too much away, the show follows Dr. Mindy Lahiri (played by Mindy Kaling) as she sets off to find the love of her life.  On this journey, we find out that Dr. Lahiri loves rom-coms and believes her life will play out like one.  But of course we all know that nothing ever happens the way it does in the movies, and Mindy’s disastrous love life depicts that as well.  But this is what makes me want to watch the show.  You fall in to the “I have to know what happens” trap.  Trust me.  The questions “Does Mindy find the one?” and “Is it going to be who I want it to be?” will haunt you for the first two seasons!
  3. The characters.  I want to be friends with each and every one of them.  The only other time I’ve felt this way was with the cast of Friends.  The thing I love most is that they’re all flawed and crazy, which makes them even more appealing.  They’ll remind you of people from your own life.  And like with real life friends, you have to give some of them a chance (or a few episodes!) before fully investing in the relationship.  But it will happen…trust me!  And if nothing else, Chris Messina (Dr. Danny Castellano) will keep you coming back for more – such a cutie!

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One of my favorite scenes from my favorite episode!

What may happen if you start to watch The Mindy Project:

  1. If your significant other is not watching with you, he/she will not understand why you can’t just stop at one episode.  He/she may also vie for your attention as you sit and watch  episode after episode.  He/she may also roll his/her eyes a lot.  And then when you try to have a conversation about the show with him/her, you will be told to not give anything away because he/she may want to watch “one day.”  [And I’m totally not speaking from experience here!]
  2. You may end up watching all of Season 2 in less time than it took you to get through Season 1.  I’m not going to admit publicly how much time that is…let’s just say it’s more than 24 hours and less than 48.  I know what you’re thinking.  Don’t judge me!
  3. You may watch a few episodes more than once even though you literally just saw them.  The Season 2 finale was epic!  And again, no judging.  This is what happens when your husband is studying all weekend and everyone else and their moms is out of town.
  4. You may end up being “that person” who can’t and won’t shut up about her new favorite show.  I’ve already texted three of my friends about it.  And just so you know, they are all fans as well!
  5. You may also turn into “that person” who has an official countdown to when their show is back with a new season.  Just so you know, I am not there yet.  But there’s no telling!
  6. You may reread Mindy Kaling’s book (Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?).  I haven’t done this yet but do foresee it happening in the near future.

Soooo…did I convince you!?

What’s your favorite TV show right now?  If it’s The Mindy Project, I will be sending a virtual hug and high five your way!

Written on July 7, 2014 Related:review, T.V.

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