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Maggie Q. for Elle Vietnam
Set along the coast of Malibu, California, Maggie Q. poses effortlessly against a background of crashing waves and a setting sun. A production team scatters around, working rigorously around her. Even after a long day of work, every single person has a smile on his or her face. It’s clear within the first few moments that the energy in the room radiates from Maggie Q. No stranger to the camera, she gracefully contours her body while cracking jokes in-between shots.
It is no wonder this Hawaiian-born actress began her career as a model, eventually becoming the face of Shiseido cosmetics. Before long, Maggie Q. broke into the Hong Kong movie scene and since then has worked alongside some of the most renowned actors including Jackie Chan in Rush Hour 2, Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible III, and Bruce Willis in Live Free or Die Hard. All of her successes have led her to the lead character in the hit television show, Nikita, a remake of the movie/TV titles about an assassin gone rogue.
With the soft evening light accentuating her physique, Maggie is radiant; a bonafide star.
Having written for various magazines throughout my career, this interview with Maggie Q. is more meaningful than any other I have done in the past. Not only is writing for the first issue of Elle Vietnam a pleasure and a privilege, Maggie Q. and I share a common history: our families emigrated to the United States from Vietnam. Maggie should be exhausted from a long day of shooting but she sits down next to me and smiles; ready to go. In the dimly lit room, Maggie is warm, intimate, and absolutely stunning.
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Dr. Robert Bullard has dedicated his life to educating the public about environmental injustices and working toward prevention. Environmental Injustice is the idea that all communities have the right to equal protection of our environment, housing, transportation and health.
Dr. Bullard works at getting urban, low-income, working-class populations of color to find green jobs. He also works to get governments to find more sustainable energy solutions, including cleaner public transportation and other energy efficient solutions.
So what does Dr. Bullard think that we can do?
“I think it is important that everyone understands that there is always something you can do to help and to get involved; whether it is in your immediate community organization, your church or your faith-based organization. You can join and volunteer”.
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Questionnaire: Buffalo Exchange
Published: LA2DAYdotCOM
As gas continues to guzzle our paychecks, people are finding creative ways to stretch their shrinking dollar. Fashion boutiques all over Los Angeles have felt the strain as consumers are looking for other options to update their wardrobe.
With numerous locations in Los Angeles, Buffalo Exchange was the first store to buy, sell and trade clothing items on consignment. Instead of forking out your hard earned money, rummage through your closet and trade in your old clothes for cash or other items available at the store. With the inventory constantly changing, you’ll be sure to find extraordinary one-of-a-kind pieces.
Not only will you be getting a steal on vintage and designer wear clothes and accessories, Buffalo Exchange is a sustainable company that works to protect the environment by recycling and reusing clothing. They have donated over $265,000 to local nonprofits through the “Tokens for Bags” program, where customers are encouraged to take a token instead of a plastic bag for their purchase. Buffalo Exchange will then donate 5 cents to a charity of the customer’s choice.
We sit down with Amme Milton, Manager of Buffalo Exchange’s La Brea store, to discuss efforts in being eco-friendly, Hillary Clinton and bras.
Who is the most stylish person in history? Coco Channel and Woody Allen.
Who is the least stylish person in history? Hillary Clinton during the Clinton era… Sorry, but those “power suits” were unflattering.
If you were to give the world a make-over, how would you style it? I would make it more eco-friendly, but that’s it. I think diversity is essential in fashion.
What is your least favourite article of clothing? Turtlenecks and bras.
In which period of history do you think people dressed the best? The 60s, London.
In which period of history do you think people dressed the worst? The 90s, USA.
Is there one item that has gone out of style that you wish would come back? Not really. I’m too swayed by the trends. Fashion has always held me captive!
What are you wearing right now? A floor length ethnic print dress and gladiator sandals.
What do you wish you were wearing right now? I like my outfit. Wouldn’t change it.
Are you afraid of Anna Wintour? Who isn’t?
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