I was recently on the Daily Show to promote my book Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? Because this is a show where the likes of Desmond Tutu and Doris Kearns Goodwin are known to have made an appearances, I wanted to tweak my usual “Vegas Bachelorette Party” look I have so successfully pulled off for many years for my talk show appearances. I wanted to look like me, but a bit more demure and literary.
To that end, I wore a pretty black short sleeved blouse tucked into a pencil skirt, both by Tory Burch. This classy little look allowed me to go more all-out-Mindy in the jewelry department. To achieve the look of “religious Middle Eastern oil mogul’s daughter who penned a book of comedy essays”, I smartly chose to wear all Melinda Maria. Melinda Maria is the twinkliest and prettiest jewelry line that is made for special events, but won’t break your bank. Here’s me in her floating mosaic earrings, and in her chunky, stunning Grecian cocktail ring, all of which I wore on The Daily Show.
I’ve worn Melinda Maria on Craig Ferguson, David Letterman, and to parties, but used to just think of her stuff as for fancy events and party dresses. Not anymore! I discovered the Nailhead MM stacking rings.
They are stacking rings — Amazing concept. Everyone loves rings, but now you can stack them? More is more!– and because they aren’t covered in rhinestones or gems, I find them totally rock and roll but also totally wearable to work.
They’re also super fun to style, sometimes I move them around so the opening is exposed, other times I mismatch them. Also they are incredibly fun to fiddle with, if you’re like me and need your hands to be fidgeting when you’re thinking. I mix two colors together, and the look is totally day to night. At $40 each, they’re a total steal.
Next on my wish list: the Melinda Maria Galaxy pave melted stacking rings.
The diamond bling on these is outrageous. Maybe I’ll give them to myself for Christmas so that I can wear them to Jayz and Beyonce’s New Years Party? Beyonce loves bling, so we’ll definitely have something to talk about.
For: Girls who want to wear red carpet-level bling but more reasonably priced.
those are fabulous photos of you!!
Whitney Soup | November 14, 2011 |
All the jewelry is gorgeous – but I especially love the stacking rings – I love tri-color metals!
Your make-up is so beautiful – what lipstick/lipgloss are you wearing?
Ella Pretty | November 14, 2011 |
Love your makeup! Did you create your eye look from the palette you posted about?
Stephanie | November 14, 2011 |
are you wearing opi’s my private jet? what is your nail polish, it compliments your jewelry
lk | November 14, 2011 |
( I already mentioned this a little on Facebook, but I’m amped and rather overcaffeinated right now):
Loved your book! I read it in two days, because it was too enjoyable to put down. I became the person on the bus who busts out in staccato laughter. Sorry annoying family sitting nearby!
Really funny and really real. Will be posting an enthusiastic review soon!
Love all the bling, by the way. And the shopping list grows…
Catherine | November 14, 2011 |
I know this post’s focus was jewelry, but I am most interested in what lipstick you are wearing. It’s great! And as a fellow brown-skinned female I am always on the lookout for lipsticks that pop against my skin color.
Susan | November 14, 2011 |
You did great on the Daily Show! I watched in online afterwards (because I have a day job and can’t stay up that late lol) and I am totally going to order your book via Kindle.
Thanks for sharing all of your awesome fashion finds!
MegansBeadedDesigns | November 15, 2011 |
Dang, Mindy! Werk. Your makeup is perfection and I love the jewelry!
Casey | November 15, 2011 |
Love your lipstick and nail polish. You look beautiful!
Dawn | November 15, 2011 |
You are so beautiful! Love the hair.
And I am currently reading your book. Um, yeah, it’s pretty awesome.
Janice | November 16, 2011 |
Love the earrings, Mindy!
Elizabeth | November 16, 2011 |
What lipstick are you using? I’m Indian, same skin tone as you and I need a shade like that!
DB | November 16, 2011 |
I also noticed your bracelets in the interview. I love that you cracked up John Stewart. Awesome.
xo
Melina
Melina | November 17, 2011 |
I think you might be my long lost sister, not because I like stuff like that but because my sister does. I will forward this post to her.
ANdrea l | November 17, 2011 |
You spread so much beyonce love, I’m sure she’s called you by now. Please update us when you hang out.
Julie | November 17, 2011 |
You look absolutely darling Mindy! This jewellery is so pretty; as is your nail polish!
Hogger & Co. | November 18, 2011 |
your appearance on the daily show convinced me to buy your book straight away despite it costing 2x as much at Chapters as it does online at Amazon. totally worth it. I’m convinced (in a hopefully non creepy way- but really- i’m leaving a ocmment on your blog so natch- it’s creepy) that we are living parallel early-30s-brown-girl/woman lives. except mine is not as hollywood’y. or funny.
if i was young enough to have you as my female role model i would.
arti | November 22, 2011 |
Girl, you so gorgeous!
Emily | November 23, 2011 |
I’m so glad I found your blog – you have such a great personality! I love the rings, but I really LOVE the nail polish – could you tell us where you got that?
xx, my best
Slava | November 24, 2011 |
I would love to know what lipstick you’re wearing as well – it’s gorgeous and you look great in it.
Su | December 2, 2011 |
Per your excellent review (and recommendation), I just bought three rings from Melinda Maria! Thanks for such a fun read (this post and your blog overall).
Jess | January 30, 2012 |