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...

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...

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...

Too fun.. Mai Music Fashion Magazine Shoot

// June 29th, 2010 // 5 Comments » // Looking Good, Videos

Recently I did a photoshoot for MusicFashion Magazine, shot by the gorgeous Larissa Underwood from Larissa Underwood Photography . It was soo much fun! I absolutely adore fashion shoots, and watching this fabulous lil video made by Miss Marie Choi, me realize every single woman must experience their own fashion photo shoot sometime in their life. In fact, I would prescribe it to take place at least once a year, just to celebrate the place in life you feel you’re in at the time. It can be such a fun, playful, transparent way of celebrating yourself, and it’s healthy to see outside yourself as the team of hair, makeup, wardrobe, and your photog bring a version of you to life.  Read more...

EMMYs in 2 days –BUT guess what mai problem is??

// June 23rd, 2010 // 8 Comments » // Feel Good Fashion, Mai News, Videos

Crap. crap crap crap. Emmys are in 2 days, and guys..I GoT THE DRESS. The perfect dress. OMG it couldn’t be more perfect! BUT…

The Prayer Box makes it onto Jaeson Ma’s 365 days of Love

// June 15th, 2010 // 7 Comments » // Pray It Forward, Videos

This Sunday I had the most amazing hike to my prayer box with my dear bro Jaeson Ma. He’s doing this awesome project called 365 days of Love where he does just that– discovers a new way to do an act of love every day. Well, I was so blessed to be a part of his project when he wanted to come hike with me to my Prayer Box! Here’s Jaeson’s take on our hike from his blog, www.JaesonMa.com:

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MAXIM Hot 100 Red Carpet Interview Video- “What’s Hot?”

// June 4th, 2010 // No Comments » // Food, Looking Good, Videos

I recently attended the 2010 Maxim Hot 100 party held at the Paramount Studios where I met celebs like Ciara, Russell Simmons, Olivia Munn, and my fave, Nicole Scherzinger. (Yes..even more gorgeous in person.) Luckily, I didn’t get this caught in my heel. Anyway, it was a great party. I always go to these things and scope out the food first. Dope beats and yum grub makes a hot party to keep me out late since I wake up round 5am each morning. My fave about this one–they had an ice cream truck parked with all the hood faves like Choco Taco and Strawberry Shortcakes!! Ughhh, it’s been too long, I LOVE THOSE!  Read more...