It’s no wonder Jeannie Mai is the executive producer and host of “How Do I Look.” The star rarely disappoints on the red carpet.
Jeannie Mai pairs her plush blue velvet midi dress with metallic silver Tamara Mellon “Frontline” sandals and a cropped leather jacket for edgy red carpet glam
A Stylish Mother-Daughter Moment: Jeannie Mai Shines With Mama Mai
At the Who What Wear 10th Anniversary in November 2016, fashion expert Jeannie Mai walked alongside her Vietnamese mother, Olivia Tu Tram Duong, in a blue velvet dress, flaunting her toned legs — a stylish reminder of their close bond.
As Jeannie once said, “I learned that you can never ever have enough quality time with Mom.”
Jeannie Camtu Mai poses with her Vietnamese mother, Olivia Tu Tram Duong, who looked elegant in a black cape coat and lace-up peep-toe booties
Rooted in Heritage: Jeannie Mai’s Vietnamese American Identity
Born and raised in San Jose, California, Jeannie Mai comes from a multicultural background—her father, James Mai, is of Chinese-Vietnamese descent, while her mother, Olivia, is Vietnamese.
Her parents have been divorced for over twenty years, and she has an older brother named Dennis. Reflecting on her upbringing, Jeannie has said, “There are several different traits that make up a person’s identity. For me, being Vietnamese American is the entirety of who I am.”
Jeannie Mai and her mom, Olivia Tu Tram Duong, share their close bond beyond the red carpet as co-hosts of a fun and heartfelt YouTube channel together
“The thing about being an Asian representative on the show is everything that comes out of my mouth is going to come from my culture, my lifestyle, my upbringing, so I am in a sense representing that,” she told Yahoo! in May 2021 about being the only Asian American co-host of “The Real”.
Velvet with an Edge: Jeannie Mai Turns a Tricky Fabric into a Fashion Win
Jeannie Mai shows how to wear a blue velvet dress with a black jacket and metallic sandals
The velvet dress highlighted Jeannie’s hourglass figure and cinched waist to perfection. Known for her fearless fashion sense, she made the notoriously tricky fabric look chic. A cropped leather jacket added a bold, edgy finish to her glamorous ensemble.
Jeannie Mai pulls off a blue velvet dress at the Who What Wear 10th Anniversary celebrations in Los Angeles on November 2, 2016 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
Celebrity Favorite Heels: Jeannie Mai Joins the Tamara Mellon “Frontline” Squad
The then-37-year-old television host paired her cocktail dress with Tamara Mellon’s famous “Frontline” sandals in metallic silver.
We’ve spotted these sandals in different colors on celebrities such as Kate Walsh, Camila Alves, Minnie Driver, Elizabeth Banks, and Jenna Dewan-Tatum.
Jeannie channeled Kim Kardashian with her bronzed cheeks, bold eyes, and nude lips (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
Jeannie channeled Kim Kardashian with her bronzed cheeks, bold eyes, and nude lips. She added glam to her look with loose waves styled on one side.
Jeannie Mai’s Colorful Leg Tattoo and Her Honest Take on Regret
Jeannie Mai has a tattoo on her right foot and leg featuring vibrant, colorful doodle characters, stars, and shooting stars.
The design starts at the base of her foot and extends to the back of her leg. She has expressed regret over her tattoos, including this one, and often covers them with makeup.
Jeannie Mai flaunts a metallic gold pedicure that perfectly complements her silver Tamara Mellon “Frontline” sandals and edgy tattoo art
Shop the Look: Where to Find Metallic Strappy Sandal Alternatives
The “Frontline” sandals from Tamara Mellon, co-founder of luxury footwear brand Jimmy Choo, are no longer widely available. Still, similar metallic strappy styles can be found at Zappos and Nordstrom.
Tamara Mellon “Frontline” Sandals, $495