![]() Lesson #8: “Sometimes you just have to put on lip gloss and pretend to be psyched.” But Mindy chose to look on the bright side of things, focusing spending time with on her two best friends/roommates, one of which was Brenda Withers, Mindy’s Matt and Ben co-writer. Post-grad life is tough, especially in the Big Apple. Lesson #7: Make the best of every situation, even a Windsor Terrace roast-infested railroad apartment. You might even become some other kid’s in the long run. It doesn’t matter if your childhood best friend just happened to be a fictional TV character. For us overlooked kids, it’s so wonderfully fair.” In Questions I Ask When I Want to Talk About Myself: 50 Topics to Share with Friends, Mindy says, “What I’ve noticed is that almost no one who was a big star in high school is also a big star later in life. Lesson #6: Don’t let the past weigh you down. Plus, there’s nothing that tops off a good day of R&R like a When Harry Met Sally viewing. The Mindy Project is essentially one über-relatable rom com and it’s one of the funniest shows on television. Lesson #4: Always be confident in yourself.Īs long as you’re secure in yourself, nothing else matters. I don’t want to stop being who I am, but I can’t rely on it…You can get hung up and say the victim, or you can be in charge of the situation.” Preach it, girl. Lesson #3: Don’t be your own worst enemy.Īt a SXSW panel, Mindy said, “I can’t think about my legacy because it stops me from being productive-it’s a distraction. Then force your best friend to take a picture of you and post it on Instagram. Embrace at least one out-of-the-ordinary fashion statement: Mix prints, rock some bold colors, or throw on a crop top. Mindy has some of the best style out there because she’s not afraid to stand out. Lesson #2: Be daring in everything you do, especially fashion. Mindy and her friend Brenda then thought of the idea that the screenplay had fallen out of the sky in Matt and Ben’s living room and thus, Matt & Ben, the play that gave Mindy her start in the entertainment industry, was born. When Good Will Hunting came out, there were claims that Matt and Ben had shown zero screenwriting potential before the film. Lesson #1: Think about things in the weirdest way possible. Happy birthday, Mindy! Love, your NYLON BFFs. The writer/actor/producer/director turns 35 today, and while we could go on and on about all the reasons we consider her the best friend we never had, we've thought long and hard and boiled it all down to the top 10 life lessons she's taught us. All images & opinions are 100% my own.Mindy Kaling has dominated our hearts much like she's dominated the entertainment industry: with tons of grace, wit, intelligence, and comedy. I was invited to a media event which helped facilitate this review. Also for info on The Mindy Project, click on over to Hulu!ĭisclosure: No monetary compensation was received for this post. For more info, go to The Paley Center website here. “The Mindy Project: 6 Seasons of Style Curated by Costume Designer Salvador Perez” is a FREE exhibit that runs from now until October 1, 2017. If you’re into fashion, are a fan of Mindy Kaling or just want to see some intricately designed (and fab) clothes, then you should check this exhibit out! I have a newfound appreciation for the art of Costume Design after viewing this exhibit! So much technique & research is involved. Salvador calls this neckline “The Mindy” which is achieved by a custom-built corset that was made by a welder! Yep, you read that right, the corset is metal that is welded to Mindy’s specific dimensions. Take for example, the black dress that you see in the photo below (left-hand corner). However, it is easier to build from scratch than it is to alter. Said Salvador, “This is a great visual tour who Mindy is – from the very elegant to sexy to the rock & roll.”Īre there challenges to styling a petite actress? Yes, but according to Salvador – “if he can’t find what he wants, he builds it.” Since Mindy is 5′ 4″ & short-waisted, he alters mostly everything. During the event, he shared behind-the-scenes details about all the custom fashions! Recently I had the opportunity to attend a special tour with Emmy-nominated costume designer Salvador Perez. Since this is the last season of The Mindy Project, The Paley Center is showcasing costumes in an exhibit entitled “6 Seasons of Style Curated by Salvador Perez.” ![]() For those familiar with the show, you’ll know that the star of the show, Mindy Lahiri (played by Mindy Kaling), is fond of wearing bright colors & bold prints. The Mindy Project premieres tonight (September 12) on Hulu, kicking off its sixth & final season.
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