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Mai fave SAG looks.

jeannie — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:00:03 +0000

I heart Awards season. Sure I love all the great films as much as the next girl, but seriously as much as the next girl i LOVE the red carpet fashions! It was no Golden Globes, because I wasn’t there, obvy, but I can never resist another excuse to gawk at the fantabulous-fashions of the A-listers. So let’s talk SAGS!

Zoe Saldana

Looks angelic in this stunning white Givenchy gown with this fierce blang blang spiked crystal collar.Glamorous Makeup and a chic up-do completed this red carpet wowser.

Emma Stone

I’m kinda really feeling Emma Stone’s look. Shes taking a risk but the more I look at it the more it wows me. The Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen threads is like Black Swan goes to a dance off at Rydell High but I love it. This bomb-bodice gives an eye opening exploding lace effect, paired with a hot pair of open toed shoes? Judge Jeannie says Stone is guilty of taking a fashion risk that paid off.

Viola Davis

Ok Miss Thang. You look like an goddess gracing the carpet with your divine presence. I absolutely love this strapless cream Marchesa number with a gold embroidered bodice. I think it looks amazing against her skin tone and I love the way the dress flows as if she is floating on a cloud down the carpet.

Angelina Jolie

As per usual, Saint Angelina looks frikken AMAZEBALLS in this dark metallic Jenny Packham dress. Dark, mysterious and demure Angie manages wow yet again. Does this woman EVER look bad?

What do you guys think? Do you agree with mai fave frocks for the SAGS? Tweet or facebook me and LMK.

Mai Golden Globes Best and Worst Round up courtesy of MaiStyle

jeannie — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:59:35 +0000

Hello my people. It’s been just over a week since one of the most magnificent nights of my life, AKA the Golden Globes.

I know you are wondering what I thought of some of the red hot looks on the red hot carpet, so I wanted to Share with you MAI personal best dressed and wtf list’s, courtesy of The Style Network!

I bet you can’t guess who my numero uno is!

http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/b8571_jeannie_mai_rounds_up_best_worst_golden.html

Great minds think alike! Angelina Jolie and Natalie Portman both took to the Golden Globes red carpet in gowns with red swipes, but the Atelier Versace and Lanvin dresses, respectively, left critics torn. Should the hot mamas both be on the best dressed or worst lists?

Leave it to Style’s own Jeannie Mai to know exactly where she stands on each ensemble. The How Do I Look? host wanted to hug one but kick the other. So where did Angie and Natalie land on Jeannie’s list? Click through the gallery to find out! Plus, we’re pretty sure you’ll be happy to see at least one of the faces Jeannie can’t stop raving about.

Read the rest of the article and see mai lists here:

http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/b8571_jeannie_mai_rounds_up_best_worst_golden.html

Mai Closet Down Under- Season Finale with Bridgette

jeannie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:00:44 +0000

This had to be the most special episode I’ve ever hosted. All because I had one of the most special guests to stand beside and cheer on- our dear Bridgette.

The moment I met this woman I felt her immense appreciation for her family, her daughters, and even under fashion attack, the blessing of our show. As much as she didn’t agree in the beginning with alot that we had to say, she just embraced the time and energy that was being focused on her and used that to see there could be good to make of this. If there’s anything I love more about a person, it’s an attitude of gratitude, and seeing this in Bridgette made me want to give her the world.

Bridgette’s transformation was so beautiful because, like all hard working moms, she deserved it! Bridgette had focused so much on her beautiful daughters Tilly and Laura that she hadn’t gotten a moment to see the gorgeous woman she always has been. I was so honored to have met Bridge and her sisters, who I call my “Asian sistas” because of their exotic sexy eyes. Ha!

What did you think about the episode? Do you think How Do I Look should visit Australia soon? I wanna hear your thoughts!

Opener Look:

H&M Top

Nordstrom Skirt

Micha Design Earrings

Bebe Heels

Psyche of Style Look:

American Apparel Top

H&M Blazer & Skirt & Belt

ShoeDazzle Heels

Reveal Look:

Aiisha Dress

4 Sites We’re Excited To Shop in 2012

jeannie — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:54:27 +0000

http://www.stylebistro.com/Fashion+Forum/articles/zgMLh0vgf3d/4+Sites+Excited+Shop+2012

By BrokeAndBeautiful on January 17, 2012 | From brokeandbeautiful.com

There are few things I love more than cozying up with pajamas and a blanket – maybe even with a cup of tea or a mocha – and spending the next three to five hours up to my ears in eWindowShopping. Seventeen windows open, six carts on six different websites with totals over $150 (though you intend on purchasing exactly $0 of that), and outfit ideas & design inspiration are flying through your brain and giving you the best daydream fodder…

…that happens to other people, right? I mean, it has to.

Obviously the last few years have given us an metric eff-ton of sites to play around on, and that doesn’t seem to be stopping any time soon. Late last year, I decided to keep a watchful eye on newcomers so that we could maybe get a feel for up-and-coming shops and services that will help keep consumers excited in 2012. We’ve narrowed down to a list of four - but there are definitely more than that out there! Send us your favorite shops and tell us why you love them!

4 Shopping Sites We’re Excited About in 2012

#1 Fab.com

This is the site that inspired this post, honestly. Fab.com kind of snuck in under the radar, and has slowly, gradually blossomed into this wonderland of independent art, design and… well, everything else! Except fashion, that is. One of the things I (coincidentally) love about Fab.com is that they have absolutely no intention of adding a fashion/sample sale element to their site! The occasional graphic tee, dress, or other clothing-related object might cross your view every once in a while, but this site is geared towards new exposure.

When it comes to accessories, though… Fab.com has some of the most unique jewelry & accouretments from all over the world! My favorite sale: new & old band posters for under $20!

#2 Opensky

Opensky is the equivalent of a shopping mall where all of the stores are run by high-level, majorly seasoned professionals at the top of their industry. Fashion maniacs like Jeannie Mai and Veronica Webb, eco-fashion warriors like Alicia Silverstone and Mariel Hemingway, and Food World gods like Jacque Torres and Rick Bayless… Oh, and one more person:

Martha Freaking Stewart.

So essentially, when Martha gets obsessed with something, you have the opportunity to be obsessed with it and pretend you guys are best friends, and swap recipes like all the time, and maybe you put a wig on a chair and talk about gardening. Opensky makes it all possible.

Here are my top recommendations, other than the folks I mentioned above, for who to follow (aka “add to your Shopping Team”) on Opensky:

Lulu Powers [for home decor, entertaining aids, and serveware]
Ming Tsai [he's a legendary chef, so I trust his food and equipment judgement!]
Kath Younger [I've been following her blog, Kath Eats Real Food, for years - great healthy & delicious food stuff!]
Gabrielle Bernstein [healthy mind, healthy body, healthy spirit - with a few stylish elements thrown in]
OrgJunkie [this chick knows everything there is to know about efficient organization!]

#3 Etsy Vintage

As if the Taste Test alone wasn’t reason enough to have a healthy addiction to Etsy, but as the site continues to improve their categorization and search functions, the more their Vintage section seems to benefit. Everything from old photographs to the perfect 60s frock are available at your fingertips.

Thanks to the openness of the Etsy Vintage market, the chances of finding something unique, inexpensive, and exactly to your liking is pretty stinking high. (Plus, now that you can search by price, you don’t have to deal with the “OH MY GOD THAT’S PERF- oh. Shit. Nevermind.” feeling that the lack of a price filter brings.)

#4 Zara

Ohhh, Zara. We all knew that we would become a problem once Zara launched their US website. Everything from high-end silhouettes to super-cheap, well-made basics are available in a well-designed, minimalist website that just sucks you in. I swear, I’ve spent more hours on Zara than I have actually working this year.

I love Zara’s price points, their clothing is spectacular, their accessories are mind-blowing levels of attractive, and their style is [for the most part] timeless. Plus, their sales are under-publicized, but gratuitous, and there’s nothing bette than snagging something unique, chic and versatile for an unbelievable price.

Guess who made the Golden Globes Best Dressed Lists?

jeannie — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:00:12 +0000

Not to toot my own horn but, ok I lie… I’m tooting it like a riverband cause I made some of the Golden Globes Best Dressed Lists!

http://www.nbc.com/golden-globes/photos/9516/#item=218601

69th Annual Golden Globe Awards – Arrivals

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JANUARY 15: TV personality Jeannie Mai arrives at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

Check the rest of the list here:

http://www.nbc.com/golden-globes/photos/9516/#item=218601

And peep me out with Natalie and Angelina on this best dressed list:

http://instylewithstylebabe.wordpress.com/tag/golden-globe-logo/

By Brittany J.

I must give it to Ricky Gervais for making me laugh once again at this year Golden Globes. I wasn’t shocked by his naughty humor mixed with soft satire, but I was shock with his moment with Johnny Depp. I mean The Tourist isn’t my pick to watch within the Johnny archives. But that moment made me laugh.

It was great to see the winners win for their great acting. Like Octavia Spencer, Claire Danes, Kate Winslet, Meryl Streep, Madonna. In the guy category George Clooney, Idris Elba, Steven Spielberg, and Martin Scorsese. But what was so touching was the tribute to Morgan Freeman as well as Sidney Poitier and his great speech.

Overall it was an interesting night with some very interesting moments. Because each winner had to succumb to the hurry up your speech is too long song. I thought it was kind of annoying, but they were able to thank God and their agent. So it wasn’t all that annoying of an award show, so with that overview of the thrilling 2012 Golden Globes. I must bring up the one thing I always look forward doing.

THE MIGHTY FASHIONS From The 2012 Golden Globes

My Favorites Goes To Sofia Vegara, Elle Macpherson, Resse Witherspoon & Paula Patton These Ladies Gowns Were Big But Spectacular.

Tasteful Yellow Gowns: Missi Pyle ~ Paula Patton ~ Maria Menounos ~ Mireille Enos

Shiny But Dazzling Gowns: Natalie Portman ~ Angelina Jolie ~ Jeannie Mai

Purple Palette Gowns: Ariel Winter ~ Madeleine Stowe ~ Octavia Spencer ~ Julianna Margulies

Strapless & Fabulous Gowns: Sarah Hyland ~ Jessica Alba ~ Shailene Woodley ~ Salma Hayek

Blue Eyed Envy Gowns/Looks: Michelle Williams ~ Sarah Michelle Gellar ~ Tilda Swinton ~ Sofia Vegara

Trail Blazer White Gowns: Charlize Theron ~ Piper Perabo ~ Elle Macpherson ~ Jessica Biel

Electronic Pop Green Gowns: Evan Rachel Wood & Zooey Deschanel

Black Pops Out With White Gowns: Kate Winslet ~ Shaun Robinson ~ Claire Danes

Boom Boom In Red Gowns: Reese Witherspoon ~ Stacy Keibler ~ Dianna Agron ~ Kyle Richards

Flow & Stay Sassy White Dresses: Jessica Chastain ~ Kate Beckinsale ~ Georgina Chapman ~ Giuliana Rancic

Sugar Plum Stunning Gowns: Tina Fey ~ Emma Stone ~ Viola Davis

Pastel Meets Popping Necklines: Nicole Kidman ~ Kathleen Robertson ~ Nicole Richie ~ Amanda Peet

Jealous To Wear These Green Gowns: Jenna Dewan ~ Freida Pinto ~ Madonna ~ Laura Dern

What To Say When I Look At These Gowns: Lea Michele ~ Sharon Osbourne ~ Giuliana Rancic 2nd Dress

Banging Black Gowns: Debra Messing ~ Mila Kunis ~ Maya Rudolph ~ Rooney Mara

Fashionable Flesh Tone Gowns: Mary J. Blige ~ Katharine McPhee ~ Julie Bowen ~ Heidi Klum

Two Fab Couples That Ruled The 69th Golden Globes: Channing Tatum & Jenna Dewan ~ Natalie Portman & Benjamin Millepied

~Brittany J.

See Ya At The 2012 Oscars!

Mai Closet with “Holly”

jeannie — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:45:32 +0000

Look 1:

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Look 3:

Lia Sophia Bracelets & Rings

Avon Heels

Look 4:

Top Shop Top & Earrings

American Apparel Skirt

Jeffrey Campbell Wedges

How Do I Look? Mai Closet- Episode w/ “Sylina”

jeannie — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:00:56 +0000

Ok I don’t know which I had more fun doing. Rewatching the drama with Sylina go down in last night’s eppy, or watching all of you adorballz fans retweet and post my quotes from the show on mai Facebook fanpage and mai Twitter. #Jeannie Mai Don’t Lie! . The most important thing to me is that we can all laugh and make it FUN as we support and cheer Sylina to dress herself to achieve the most she can in life. I always say- You can achieve anything you set your style to.

Thank you for watching! Every week I’ll share mai drobe here in Mai Closet- did you like this week’s? Also if u missed this week’s show, don’t worry, plenty of reruns to come on Style Network, so record it, tweet me, love u, mean it.

Zara Top

Reiss Skirt

French Connection Belt

Look 2:

Lia Sophia Ring & Bracelets

Guess by Marciano Heels

Look 3:

Guess by Marciano Dress

Lia Sophia Jewelry

Look 4:

Yumi Kim Romper

Forever 21 Necklace & Cuff

Lia Sophia Ring

Jessica Simpson Heels

Look 5:

Bebe Dress

Karen Millen Heels

Forever 21 Cuff

Nissa Jewelry Earrings

HDIL: Mai closet for this week’s episode with Mercedes

jeannie — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:00:44 +0000

Ok, first off, I have to say hands down, I had more fun hands down with my guest this week, Mercedes, than the night I discovered my bedazzler and a bottle of wine. To quote mai fave new band, Karmin….oh mai gaw.

Here’s the thing- you guys have seen me take on everything under the sun when it comes to the D2AL (Dressed 2 Achieve Less) on my show. I’ve had the Threating Thelmas, In-Yo-Face Frans, and my favorite, Swear-My-Boob-Stays-In-Betty. But Mercedes this week was a whole different style sesh. This woman had more attitude than Anthony Bourdain would if he were having Kanye for breakfast. To answer all your Twitter questions: Yes she did come straight out and do the splits when I first met her and sadly no, she wasn’t wearing underwear. No, that wasn’t a tattoo on her face but YES she was planning to get it inked right after the show. Real talk? I absolutely LOVED Mercedes, because the one thing she already had that would make every outfit from then on out look good, was confidence.

Working with Mercedes taught me a lot about myself and the way that I encourage our guests on the show. Most of time you see me giving tough love and teaching these ladies to see all the various sides to their gorgeous selves rather than just one part. For Mercedes, I realized I actually had to teach her to dream bigger and to stretch to see the potential in her life. Mercedes was one helluva character, and when she held me in the best hug ever after the show I knew she was going to achieve great things.

Another thing, the reason why I had EVEN MORE fun watching last night is because of all of YOU fans! Ha, I’m so glad you liked our dougie vid, too. Thank you thank you for all the tweets and facebook fanpage posts celebrating Mercedes’ journey.

Also, big congrats to Miss Linh Nguyen for winning the Jeannie Mai Gets Schooled contest. She made me the awesome coral piece you see me rockin in the salon segment of this eppy. Great job Linh!

See yall Monday next week for our next TV date night. Do tell me what you’d like me to share next week!

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Nissa Jewelry Earrings

Look 4:

Linh Nguyen Dress

Lia Sophia Cuff

Creative Recreation Heels

Look 5:

Emiliano Moreno Dress

Lia Sophia Bracelets & Ring

Bebe Earrings

Mai Closet- How Do I Look w/ Sno

jeannie — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:00:16 +0000

Hey lil Blueberries, here’s Mai Closet for this week with Sno. Wow…so Jeannie Mai don’t lie, right? Lemme tell you, I was scared like a mofo after meeting Sno because I seriously thought she was gonna open a can of whoop @$$ on me and my mouth. I mean..look at her towering over me!

But lemme tell yall, as the days went on and I got to know Sno even better, I learned that she actually had so much in common with so many guests I’ve had on our show. Like many, Sno’s been so beaten up in life that she’s lead herself to think that this tough exterior we saw was who she should always portray. And trust me, I totally GET that it’s fun sometimes to play up the various sides to our personalities whether you’re feeling sexy/ professional/mysterious/or comfy, simple, (take Rihanna and her many variations.) But at the end of the day, it’s so important to make sure your look represents the very best of you, and that the message your look displays is actually true to who you are.

Thanks for watching Sno, and have fun checking out the outfits I had so much fun with in this episode! If you like any of mai styles, you can follow me on Opensky.com to shop with me. Also, big ups to Mister Walter Mendez, who Schooled me BIG TIME w/ his more-than-mellow dress. So until next week’s episode, take these looks and MAKE EM YOUR OWN! I love seeing how different individuals spin out different styles. And….go!

Look 1:

Emiliano Moreno Jumpsuit

Forever 21 Cuff

H&M Ring

Bebe Heels

Look 2:

H&M Blazer & Necklace

BP (Nordstrom) Cami

Bebe Belt

Marc Jacobs Pant

Lia Sophia Ring & Bracelets

Guess by Marciano Heels