I Heart Jeannie Mai

Mai Closet – and a Letter from Steam Punk Jena

// August 27th, 2010 // 6 Comments » // Feel Good Fashion, Mai Closet, Videos

Jena was such a special guest on my show. For such a small package, this beautiful woman packed a powerful punch. I’ll be the first to say there really wasn’t much to change about Jena at all, (I really liked her spunky Steampunk Style), except the perception Jena had on herself. This show reveals such amazing shades to every guest that our 1 hour show can hardly capture, but I think the best “reveal” is the one we can see, and that is when our guest goes home. Back to their normal life, normal closet, and where there are no cameras around, how do they really feel? What ends up being really reality? For Jena, this letter she wrote back to our producers said more than enough  Read more...

Mai Big Gay Ice Scream

// August 25th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Food, Videos

There’s only one thing I love than big gays. Ice cream. And Doug Quint, owner of this popular NYC  truck, melts the two together in such a perfect way that makes us all scream for ice cream.

If you readers can remember, the last time I took off to NYC, all I could think about was making my way to this truck. As a foodie I love researching what’s been on the tip of everyone’s tastebuds, and the only thing that mattered to me was making it to find this newest sensation. And guess what.. it’s exactly what you’d imagine. Blazin with a fabulous rainbow ice cream cone and packed with delightfully punny and gay goodies such as the Bea Arthur, it was a dream come true when I finally tracked it down. My gaydar is unrivaled, even with trucks. And the best news yet, I met the owner! I almost died. No. I melted.  Read more...

Mai Closet: Ep 1106 with Allondrea

// August 23rd, 2010 // 3 Comments » // $tyle $tealz!, Looking Good, Mai Closet

Oh man. Was this episode latex overload. I seriously couldn’t even LOOK at my leggings after shooting this episode. Alondrea (the guest on this week’s show) made me question everything containing spandex I owned. Thanks Alondrea, I own like 15 oversized boho baggy blouses and harem pants now. But all is not lost! This was a fanTAsTically fun episode for outfits of course! What did you guys think? Tell me your faves, cuz we sure did lock down some purdy finds!

Look 1:

Karen Millen Dress

www.karenmillen.com

House of Harlow Bracelet

www.shopkitson.com

Thank you, Zappos!

// August 19th, 2010 // No Comments » // Feel Good Fashion, Videos

Let me tell you, they’re not just great for free shipping.

A couple weeks ago our show How Do I Look on Style Network had the pleasure of shooting a series of commercials with everyone’s favorite online one-stop-shop, Zappos. The day was so much fun, thanks to the creative zest we were able to bring into the project as a whole. At the end, Zappos presented me with the most awesome gift a fashionista could ever have. An Alexander McQueen clutch. I grew up awe-inspired by all of McQueen’s work and his unwavering heart for the community. To own any of his pieces is an absolute honor. Thank you, Zappos family, for this moment I’ll never forget!  Read more...

Mai Closet: Episode 1105 with Illiana

// August 17th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // $tyle $tealz!, Looking Good, Mai Closet

Ahhh, this episode was a doozy. I can still remember standing there just bewildered at how Illiana, our guest on this week’s episode, tried everything to talk herself out of a makeover. If she walked off the show with even just a shirt that fit over her midriff, I would have been thrilled! However, at the end of the day Illiana had an amazing heart and turned when she saw how her ill-fitted clothing actually made her appear 2-3 sizes bigger than she actually was! She later told me off camera that she never realized the effects of her style could later teach her daughter the same low self-esteem, too. It was an episode I hope all mothers and daughters were able to bond over. What did you guys think?  Read more...

The Prayer Box Destroyed, and I’m Fighting it Forward

// August 15th, 2010 // 18 Comments » // Pray It Forward, Videos

You know what I don’t like?

Killjoys. Hopelessness. And the Negative Nancys of the world.

But you know what I really love?

Killjoys. Hopelessness. And the Negative Nancys of the world.

Here’s why: For every accomplishment in mai life, those naysayers had my panties so wadded into a bunch that standing around moping certainly didn’t straighten em out. Without these wonderful lil doom and gloomers, I would have never experienced what true joy, success, and faith feels like.  Read more...

Tearin it up at the TCA’s

// August 13th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Looking Good, Videos

Getting red carpet ready is always so much fun. I LOVE these opps to give talented makeup artists, hairstylists, and designers their time to shine and feel honored to be their muse for the night. Especially since I myself started out as a MUA (makeup artist), I know how special it is to give a star their signature look for the eve–it’s a modern day Cinderella moment. And I’m so blessed to have such wonderful artists around me to give me their magic wand wave for the night.  Read more...

Mai Missions: Food Truck Chasing #1

// August 9th, 2010 // 7 Comments » // Food, Videos

I have to apologize to all mai fellow foodies out there.

As a fashionista, I gotchu. Being up fashion finds; I pride myself on being on it like a bonnet. As a foodie, I’m last season’s kogi taco. Lately Los Angeles has been tearin it up with the food truck trend and I’ve been too holed up in my office at Extra or on set at How Do I Look to experience the endless creative concoctions of banana pudding, sweet potato fries, or Korea pub grub. But this week I made it happen! After a long day of work I threw 2 foodie friends, a hungry huntin hubz, and my trusty Twitter navigator in the car to go stalk out The Green Truck, AnhJoo LA (who are the shiz for replying back asap), and Tauro’s Taco’s. Some advice for any of you to take this on:  Read more...

Mai Closet- Episode 1103 with Deborah

// August 2nd, 2010 // 8 Comments » // $tyle $tealz!, Looking Good, Mai Closet

Look 1: Have I expressed my UH-bsession for Karen Millen anything lately?? For all you shorties out there who need to look a lil more bodacious for straight or athletic build bods, she’s the designer for you. And affordable, too!

Karen Millen Dress: www.karenmillen.com

House of Harlow Ring: http://www.shopkitson.com/index.php?pageId=2&manufacturer_name=HOUSE+OF+HARLOW+1960

Look 2 & 3: Hmm..as I’m looking at this picture I’m wondering why my hair is closer to God than even His angels. Whatever…I was uber comfortable after a long day in these booties and cardigan. And fine…leggings..but NOT shiny lycra ones!

Mai Closet – Episode 1102 w/ Genevieve UPDATED

// July 25th, 2010 // 17 Comments » // $tyle $tealz!, Looking Good, Mai Closet

Here are the first four looks of Mai closet for the week of my Double Trouble diva, Miss Genevieve!

Ha, and really I say that with a scoff. Genevieve couldn’t have been more the nicest, sweetest, most loving mother I could have met. And that sisterly bond she shared with her twin??? Made me wish I was a double too! All in all, another style success, and I’m honored to also share the wardrobe that helped me cheer along in the journey. Special thanks as always to Mai Pretty Posse who take my specific style wishes and bring them to life with amazeballs showroom pulls, shopping at the below stores, and gorgeous hair and makeup to finish off the look. And my Reveal DRESS you all tweeted over the moon for…it was def one of Mai Mustys to have in ur closet!  Read more...