Jeannie Mai's Dynamic Style: Pumps, Platforms More
Jeannie Mai’s edgy, glamorous and bold approach to fashion has undergone a sleek evolution over the years.
The television personality host — who grew from a celebrity makeup artist to a host for programs including “The Real,” “Entertainment Tonight” and “Miss Universe” — has always leaned towards trendy heels with a slick flair, appearing in embellished peep-toe and pointed pumps throughout the early 2010’s. As the decade continued, Mai embraced a range of aesthetics while expanding her shoe wardrobe with metallic and clear heels. Today, she can be seen in an array of pumps, platforms and mules — and has even become a front-row regular, appearing at fashion shows for brands including Badgley Mischka, Pamella Roland, PatBO and more.
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Below, discover Mai’s dynamic wardrobe over the years.
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2010
In black leather platform pumps with a striped blazer, feathered corset top and bustled miniskirt at the Television Critics Association Press Tour Party at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 15, 2010.
2010
In nude peep-toe pumps and a pink fringed dress at the OK! Magazine USA 5th Anniversary Party in Hollywood on Sept. 1, 2010.
2011
In black leather T-strap sandals at the NBC Universal TCA 2011 Press Tour All-Star Party at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles on Aug. 1, 2011.
2012
In hidden heels and a red silk dress at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on Jan. 15, 2012.
2012
In black leather pumps with neon yellow trim and a black paneled silk dress at the 14th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills on Feb. 21, 2012.
2012
In metallic rose gold pumps with a printed slit dress at the “Fashion Star” celebration at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City on March 13, 2012.
2012
In black pointed-toe pumps with an embellished black one-shouldered dress at the 2012 Miss USA pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on June 3, 2012.
2013
In crystal-embellished black peep-toe pumps with black velvet pants, a metallic jacket and gold statement necklace at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on in Los Angeles on Feb. 10, 2013.
2013
In brown gladiator sandals with a printed blue skirt, white top and denim jacket at the People StyleWatch Denim Awards by GILT at the Palihouse in West Hollywood on Sept. 19, 2013.
2014
In white and teal two-toned pumps with a purple floral skirt suit at the Fashion 2.0 Awards at Merkin Concert Hall in New York City on March 20, 2014.
2014
In metallic pumps with a metallic, sequined and striped white, black and purple dress at the Refinery29 Holiday Party at Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood on Dec. 10, 2014.
2015
In metallic pumps and a red minidress at Vivienne Tam’s fall 2015 fashion show at The Theatre at Lincoln Center in New York City during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 16, 2015.
2015
In metallic pumps and a floral-printed skirt suit with a faux fur vest at Badgley Mischka’s fall 2015 fashion show at The Theatre at Lincoln Center in New York City during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 17, 2015.
2015
In metallic pumps with an embellished black and nude crop top and shorts with a sequined black blazer at the 63rd Annual Miss Universe Pageant at Trump National Doral in Doral, Florida on Jan. 25, 2015.
2015
In multicolored neon sandals with a black crop top and polka dot-printed shorts at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 17, 2015.
2016
In black leather pumps with a black velvet top and multicolored striped skirt at the premiere of Lionsgate’s “The Choice” at ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood on Feb. 1, 2016.
2016
In plaid pumps with a white silk blouse and lace skirt at Tadashi Shoji’s fall 2016 fashion show at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station in New York City during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 12, 2016.
2017
In black leather pumps with an embellished black top and silver plaid maxi skirt at the 42nd Annual Gracie Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills on June 6, 2017.
2017
In clear-strapped sandals with a graphic sweater and black leather knee-length skirt at People’s “Ones To Watch” event at NeueHouse Hollywood in Los Angeles on Oct. 4, 2017.
2018
In black pointed-toe pumps with a lacy black minidress at The Hollywood Reporter & SAG-AFTRA’s Emmy Nominees Night at Avra Beverly Hills Estiatorio in Beverly Hills on Sept. 14, 2018.
2018
In holographic silver pumps and a blue velvet sheer-paneled dress at FIJI Water at Entertainment Weekly Pre-Emmy Party in Los Angeles on Sept. 15, 2018.
2019
In gold and black sandals with a green and gold floral dress at the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on Jan. 6, 2019.
2019
In gray suede mules and a leopard-printed minidress with a white sweater at Alice + Olivia’s spring 2020 presentation in New York City during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 12, 2019.
2019
In black sandals with a blue, black and purple sequined suit at the 2nd Annual American Influencer Awards at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Nov. 18, 2019.
2020
In black pointed-toe booties with a striped shirt, black slit skirt and fishnet tights at rag & bone’s fall 2020 fashion show at Skylight on Vesey in New York City during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 7, 2020.
2020
In beige leather pumps and a brown silk dress at the Bvlgari B.zero1 Rock collection party at Duggal Greenhouse in Brooklyn, New York on Feb. 6, 2020.
2021
In silver sandals with a light pink suit at Cinq à Sept’s spring 2022 fashion show in New York City during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 8, 2021.
2021
In black pumps with a printed sheer catsuit and feathered black robe at the 2021 Baby2Baby Gala Presented By Paul Mitchell at Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood on Nov. 13, 2021.
2022
In clear pointed-toe pumps with a red embellished blazer and miniskirt at Prabal Gurung’s spring 2023 fashion show in New York City during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 10, 2022.
2022
In clear-strapped sandals and a white slit dress at Pamella Roland’s spring 2023 fashion show at The Hudson Collective in New York City during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 12, 2022.
2023
In gold sandals with a white lace crop top and skirt at Gold House’s 2nd annual Gold Gala at The Music Center in Los Angeles on May 6, 2023.
2023
In black pumps and a houndstooth-printed minidress with a houndstooth blazer at The Hollywood Reporter’s 2nd Annual “Raising Our Voices” event at Audrey Irmas Pavilion in Los Angeles on May 31, 2023.
2023
In green satin platform sandals with a blue PatBO crop top and fringed skirt at PatBO’s spring 2024 fashion show in New York City during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 9, 2023.
2023
In a red silk dress and hidden heels at the 2023 Baby2Baby Gala Presented By Paul Mitchell at Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood on Nov. 11, 2023.
2024
In a sequin and pearl-embellished gown at the 81st Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2024.
2024
In a black leather outfit with pointy, black patent leather mules at the Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week on January 23, 2024.
2024
In a red top, black pants, and strappy black sandals at the 3.1 Phillip Lim presentation during New York Fashion Week on February 9, 2024.
2024
In a black embroidered ensemble at the PatBo show during New York Fashion Week on February 10, 2024.
2024
In a structured black corset dress and strappy black sandals at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif. on February 18, 2024.
2024
In a white strapless column gown at the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 32nd Annual Academy Awards viewing party in West Hollywood, Calif. on March 10, 2024.
2024
In a caramel-colored strapless gown at the Smile Train 25th Anniversary Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City on May 8, 2024.
2024
In a black gown at the Gold Gala 2024 at The Music Center in Los Angeles on May 11, 2024.
2024
In embellished white cowboy boots at Charlize Theron’s Africa Outreach Project Block Party in Los Angeles on July 13, 2024.
2024
In a vest and trousers with PVC pumps at the 9th Annual ColorComm Conference at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on July 25, 2024.
2024
In a black satin cut-out gown and shimmery black heels at the Gold House and Macro One House Toast to the Emmys event in Beverly Hills on September 12, 2024.
2024
In a strapless white layered mini dress and silver metallic pumps at the Threads Presents: A Toast to the AAPI Awards Contenders in Los Angeles on September 13, 2024.
2024
In a red silk dress and matching sandals at the It’s A Wonderful Lifetime 2024 Holiday Event in Los Angeles on November 19, 2024.
2024
In a crystal-embellished black dress and black open-toe heels at the Unforgettable: The 22nd Annual Asian American Awards at The Beverly Hilton on December 14, 2024.
2024
In a strapless fringed ombré gown and platform sandals at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest in New York City on Dec. 31, 2024.
