Weekend Edition - II

Monday is here... and I hope all of you had an amazing weekend cause I know i did!! This Monday is special for me too cause it marks the beginning of a fun filled month to come as my brother is coming to stay with us!! Yay!! that means.. more outings, more BBQ's, more trips to the mall (don't know whether he'll be interested but a gal can dream, right!!), more movies, more game nights and overall A LOT MORE FUN!!

As for the weekend, Saturday morning started with a run around the lake, the weather was perfect and I had the company of my hubby and my friend....

Mr. Duck wandered in our way!! So cute!! :)

Healthy and yummy breakfast!!

Later that day we went to see an art chalk festival in Pasadena,Suggested by our dear friends Margaret and Steve, they are the sweetest people we know!! Always looking out for us and suggesting us new places to visit.. Thank you so much!!! :)
There are so many talented people out there.. the talent was overflowing there.. people were painting and drawing on the pavements and ground there alongside a beautiful mall and shops.. there was a concert going on, there were contests, vintage items stalls, jewelry stalls and what nots..

Favorite 1

Favorite 2

Favorite 3.. It's Van Gogh's starry night!! I've been meaning to make this one for a long time now!!

We had a perfect burger dinner at ISLANDS but before that I bought a new pair of shoes from the largest DSW I had seen in the past 1 and a half year of my stay in the US..

Outfit post for this look coming soon!!

Steamed veggies instead of fries!!

A midnight sugar fix at Yogurt-land!!

My go to place for dessert!!

On Sunday, we spent the day at the mall, I am glad hubby bought something for himself and i was not the only one drooling at every new style in the window of the shops, there were some really good sales going on and couldn't help myself and bought a few things myself (guilty)..

Hubby's shopping.. he's entering the NEON world!!

Evening Swim and Jacuzzi Session... Divine Feeling

If you don't know how to swim .. Summer's are here.. The perfect time to learn.. There is no age limit for learning.. just go for it!! Trust me you'll love it!!


Now for the FabFitfun Challenge

Day 12 : Lettuce alone

Day 13 : Blend it

I know this post has an photo overload!! But there was so much to be shared with you guys!!! :)

My new InFb VIBGYOR challenge winner badge is in the sidebar.. don't forget to check it out on 24th June on infb.com

A Very Happy Father's Day!!

This Father's Day I would just like to tell you :

Thanks for holding my hand at every step of my  life
Thanks for catching me before I fall
Thanks for keeping my pleasure and happiness before yours
Thanks for the showering me with your unconditional love
Thanks for understanding and supporting my every decision
Thanks for showing me the correct path of life
Thanks for loving me the way no man could ever
Thanks for teaching me my first words
Thanks for being my first pal
Thanks for providing me everything before I even ask
Thanks for letting me choose my own path in life
Thanks for helping me grow in my thoughts and decisions
Thanks for just being there when I needed you the most.. that is "ALWAYS"...

Dad,
You are the first man that I've known in my life and yes, when mom asked "what kind of guy do you wanna marry?" I did say "someone just like my dad".. and I meant it and I am really lucky to have found him *sigh*..
That is the level of influence you have on me. I've learnt so much from you, especially in the past few years, when I started taking "BIG" decisions on my own. You've been there for me all along the way.. holding my hand and guiding me..

This Father's Day I would like to Thank You from the bottom of my heart.. You've inspired me so much.. I don't know whether you know this or not but during my personality development workshop I wrote a full essay on YOU. Title being.. "A person who inspires you".. I meant each and every word I wrote and wish I could have read it aloud to you today!!

On a lighter note, Thanks for taking my side, when mom disagreed with me and listening to me when I give you health tips, even though some of them I do pick up from the wonderful e-mails you send me to keep me motivated!!!

I have been blessed with not one but TWO "Dad's". My Father-in-law,well, I never call him that, he's my DAD!! He loves me unconditionally. He has been most supportive of every decision that i make. Dad you've been there for me all along this past year and a half, I've known you to be the most generous person in this whole world!! You've showered me with your blessings and love. While writing this down I have a big "SMILE" on my face and I'm remembering your words "Thoda aur khana shuru kar do" (You should eat more). haha.. Love you DAD..
Dad, I love and respect you from the core of my heart and it increases with every passing moment. I hope you had the "Kalakand wali barfi" (indian sweet) to celebrate... (BIG SMILE)

My trip this year to India made me realize how important it is to have a family who cares for you, who loves you no matter what you do and will be with you to everyplace, every time!!

Love you both so very much!!

WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!

Asking me... Where did you come from.. On my surprise visit.. story here

When I met Dad after 1 and a half year!

Ready to go for a wedding!

This one is the cutest!!
Dad in an apron.. squeezing fresh juice for me.. pomegranate and orange!! yummm

With Love
Mehak


Last year I made a painting for them.. Its on my art blog here and here!!

This was a bonus post I did.. especially for my DAD's..

Coming up next ; Weekend Edition and a new Outfit post!!

Red and White.. Indian Style!!

As you all know I made a recent trip back home to India, I had been away from India from the past 1 and a half year and had no idea of the trends people were following there especially in terms of Indian Wear!! I haven't been wearing much Indian clothing since I've been in US, mainly because I've always felt comfortable in a pair of jeans and t-shirt and Indian wear has always been my go to dress when it came to functions and family gatherings.. But as it had been long since I've dressed up completely in an Indian outfit, as soon as I reached home all I wanted to do was wear my sarees and suits but din't know whether they were still in trend.. So, what do you do to find out "What's in fashion right now"?

Look into a magazine
Search online
or my favorite option... Visit a designer Exhibition and I happen to visit 4 during my stay there.. It was exciting.. there were a lot of different options and trends that I had no knowledge of especially " Dhoti " Salwar (pants).. Well at first I din't know how to wear it.. I mean what to pair it with until  I saw a perfect Punjabi kurta..(tunic).. and it immediately became an addition to my closet..

I saw people wearing these dhoti salwars but this one was different.. It had a little lace detail to it and wasn't very wide at the hip like the other's that I saw.. I saw girls wearing it with tight tops and I said to myself " What the hell were they thinking".. but it's just my opinion, no offense to anyone..

This is how I wore it, the pics aren't that great as my dear cameraman (my hubby) wasn't with me on the trip.. :(

I was really into the color "RED" at that time and went with this Red salwar, it had a nice string of beads in white and gold on its side.. I LOVED TWIRLING IT AROUND IN MY HAND...It was fun!!

I kept it simple with a delicate gold-ruby necklace and Bangles (My wedding bangles) .. added a pair of Pakistani Chappals(Slippers) with it and a red clutch!! :)

Do lemme know how you like it?? and how would you wear it??

Now for the FabFitFun Challenge :

Day 11 : ABC Abs :

Day 12 : The hair fix : A concoction of rosemary and olive oil.. My hair did feel wonderful.. No blow dry needed...

Have a great weekend guys!! See you Monday with Weekend Diaries!!!