March 6th, 2009
Update: the segment is now online at msnbc.com.
I was excited and flattered when Kim Cornett, a producer on NBC’s Today Show, asked me to interview for a segment on their weekend edition. I accepted the invitation and before you know it, Greg and I were booked on a flight back to New York City. The prospect of being nervous and inarticulate on camera had not sunken in yet. I had a TV outfit to worry about! What was more important than that?
Kim advised against wearing black or white on camera. Uh oh. An edgy, black and white eye-catching outfit was precisely what I had in mind. Now what? Enter my media-savvy, documentary producer friend Laurel, who knows what works best on camera. Colours! Laurel came over and we finalized my outfit in twenty minutes. It was easy because there is no shortage of colour in my wardrobe, and because I had already decided on a pencil skirt and tailored jacket. I was at peace with leaving some of my edgier style off camera. It was important that my appearance appealed to a wide audience, and erring on the side of modern-classic for this occasion seemed like a good decision.
I opted for a super sleek charcoal grey pencil skirt, black ruffle collared shirt, retro emerald green trapeze jacket, micro fishnets, zebra print skinny belt and off-white knee-high go-go boots (I guess I couldn’t resist a bit of edge). Adding my chunky pearl necklace from Hong Kong to complete the outfit was a no-brainer. I felt fabulous and true to my style and self.
I am tense on camera, so once the outfit was sorted it was on to a bit of media training. Greg was a wonderful coach and we role played the interview situation at home to calm my nerves. We had loads of fun and laughed up a storm during practice takes.
This process was extremely helpful. By the time interview day came I felt cool, calm and collected. After several cups of tea and an almond croissant that morning, Greg and I headed off to NBC Studios in Rockefeller Center. While waiting in the lobby we bumped into Jimmy Fallon who was working with Kim on a special to promote his new show (he has taken over Conan O’Brien’s slot as Conan takes over from Jay Leno). So fab.
Everyone at NBC was approachable, professional and organized. The whole experience was low key and ran like clockwork. It was amazing to see the inside of a recording studio. There are many, many, many wires! I took my place on a director’s chair and we started to set up, ensuring that the sound and visual quality was up to scratch.
Kim instantly had me feeling at ease and when one of the crew attached a microphone to my jacket, the experience suddenly felt real. It was just me under the spotlights, shot from the shoulders up, while Kim asked interview questions from behind the camera. I could actually see myself on camera while we were shooting, which was interesting. Greg stood in the recording studio with me, taking loads of pictures. I felt extra supported knowing that he was right there.
The interview took half an hour to shoot, but the actual segment is only a few minutes long. I enjoyed every second of the interview, yakking about a subject that I am passionate about. It was a brilliant experience and I can’t wait to see the edited version. The segment will air tomorrow, Saturday 7 March, on NBC’s Today Show between 8am and 9am.
Note that the weekend edition of the Today Show may be aired at a different time to the weekday edition in your area. In Seattle it starts just after 4am PST, which puts my segment some time after 5am (TiVo time!).
Update: the segment is now online at msnbc.com.
Thank you for having me Kim and NBC.
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Posted on Friday, March 6th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Wow, Angie, that’s amazing. I knew you would hit the big time at some point. Mazal Tov!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 8:27 am
How exciting! Congratulations! You look wonderful. I will set up my alarm clock extra-early tomorrow so that I can watch it.
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Congratulations, Angie!!!! Can’t wait to see the segment.
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 8:37 am
How fun! You looked great Angie! Can somebody please record it and put it in on youtube? olease please pretty pretty please?
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 8:42 am
This does not surprise me Angie, you are a rockstar at what you do – very excited for you!! CONGRATS!! 
Can’t wait to see it!!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 8:45 am
Angie
I am so proud of you and cannot wait to see the segment. Good job. The word is really going to be out now about all your skill and talent!
I am happy for you!
Debbie
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 8:47 am
Congratulations Angie!! I can’t wait to see it! Now I”m just waiting for you to get your own show- I would love to see you helping people on air.
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 8:47 am
Yippee! I can’t wait to see it tomorrow. Congratulations Angie, you deserve all this positive PR.
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 8:48 am
This is fantastic, congratulations, Angie!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Yay, Angie! I can hardly wait to watch the finished product. You’re ready to take the world by storm!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Congratualtions, Angie! This was a wonderful opportunity for you and I look forward to seeing it!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 8:56 am
FABULOUS!! I am so excited to watch this and am super impressed with your work. You are an inspiration.
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 9:03 am
Fabulous! I hope you can post the segment on this site, or direct us to it on Youtube. Congrats!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 9:09 am
Congratulations,Angie.I am happy for you.
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Congratulations Angie! I will set a reminder on my phone so I turn on the TV tomorrow morning. How exciting!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 9:11 am
Wow! What a thrill for you, and all of us who love you. Your passion is contagious. I’m setting the DVR right now.
You did get to wear your black and white…glasses. Your outfit was sensational.
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Angie!! this is so cool!
big hug!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Your encouragement, hugs and awfully kind words are touching. Thank you everyone! I’m beaming with joy.
Carolyn, you are absolutely right. I DID get to wear my black and white specs. It’s the first thing that the recording bloke mentioned when we started to tape. He said “Cool glasses!”. I’m glad they worked on camera.
It was also weird wearing more make-up than normal during the day. I couldn’t wait to take it off back at the hotel.
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 9:31 am
I am soo excited for you! That is really big news, you are amazing!!!
CONGRATS!!
Let me know if someone records it on utube, We have no TV and I do not want to miss it.
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 9:37 am
well, i for one wil have my dvr set to record! I am so proud of you! GO ANGIE!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 9:39 am
This is great. Congratulations. You look wonderful in that color. The whole outfit is fab.
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Woo hoo! Congrats! I will set up my TiVo right now via my computer. I can’t wait to see it!! You look fabulous and your laugh (on the video) is quite contagious.
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 9:58 am
How cool is that! Excellent the blog entry, I could feel your experience. Perfect outfit – green is THE color. And you have your million dollar smile! So nice of Laurel to help you out. I bet you had fun pulling the outfit together. I can’t wait to see it!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 10:08 am
How exciting to be recognized on a larger level for your wonderful talents. I hope this leads to more amazing opportunities for you!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 10:09 am
Yay! Fantastic! Congratulations, Angie!! Your outfit is extra fab, and I am sure the interview is great!
I am sad we don’t have this channel here 
If someone records and puts on utube, please please let me know!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 10:21 am
ANGIE! That is what you were nervous about. I’m SO EXCITED for you – you’re absolutely on your way to the big time now – there is no stopping the force that is you. Congratulations a million times. I’ll set the TiVo tonight for sure!!!
Wow – the Today Show – can you even believe it? I have a funny feeling, it’s your first of MANY appearances. 
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Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 10:23 am
What a great opportunity for you! I’m excited. I was sure you were in New York for some kind of a book deal. TV is even better.
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 10:26 am
EEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!! I’m ridiculously excited! Can’t wait to tune in, and big time congrats, Angie. Oh, and to quote your own self, you look FAB in your interview outfit. 
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 10:27 am
Wow, Angie! Congratulations. I just set my DVR…on both TV’s, just in case. Can’t wait to see it. It’s about time someone in the media recognized your tremendous talent, now so many more people will get to enjoy your fantastic blog. I’m sure this is just the tip of the iceberg for you.
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 10:30 am
oh wow – how exciting for you, angie! i was tempted to ask you why you were headed back to NY in your forum post before you left, but I’d figured you were gone by the time I got to the post. Like Ana, I was thinking book deal, but this is so exciting!! can’t wait to see it!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 10:34 am
I will set my alarm for this! We don’t have tivo – so tech challenged lol.
Love that you wore green. You look so relaxed in the pictures!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Can’t wait to see the segment – how exciting! And am I allowed to say “I told you that you should be on camera.” ? hee hee.
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 10:49 am
How exciting, Angie! What a great opportunity for you! I’ll set my Tivo to record your session – I can’t wait to see it! You look beautiful!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Oh, just one more note!
You might be able to watch Angie online later that day! I’m a big fan of watching tv online – the last time I turned on my actual tv was when my fiance borrowed my laptop for the day! So, I knew there would be a way to catch Angie’s tv debut online!
Here is a link to the main website: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/ Towards the middle of the page, there’s a link that says “Watch the Show”. It should take you to a video player with segments from the last few episodes of the show.
Now, I don’t want to make any promises about it working – I’m not sure if they’ll post the video of our dear Angie, but it does look pretty promising. So, if you accidentally sleep in or TIVO goes berserk and tapes the wrong show, you may still be able to watch it!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 10:59 am
You’re famous! That’s good. This world needs more positive people like you. When was the taping? Sounds like we would have re-scheduled regardless. Nice how life works out so well at times.
xoxo
Linda
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Way, way, way cool!!!!! Congratulations! Can’t wait to see it! Next will be your own show, then the book, then the book tour…
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Angie, I’m so happy that you’re being recognized on a national level for your SUPER style and your unique generosity of talent to us, your faithful followers. I have learned so VERY much from you. May your light continue to shine brightly on you! I know it will and we’ll be rooting for you and Greg all the way!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 11:07 am
How cool! Congrats on the opportunity! I’m definitely setting up my DVR.
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Angie…This is so COOL….I will be up to watch…Woth allot of STARBUCKS coffee! You looked great and I know it will be a HIT! Look forward to chatting next week….L…Michelle
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 11:17 am
WOO-HOO!! (Thats TX excitement)
I can’t tell you how wide my smile was and how quickly my heart beat as I read your post Angie. That is fantastic – I am so proud of you.
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 11:47 am
You have the best footwear collection Angie! Every time I see you that is the first thing I notice. Someday when I’m rich (which won’t be any time soon), I want to fly to Europe with you and look for shoes.
I’m glad you blogged about this because I knew how nervous you were and didn’t want to further exacerbate your anxiety by asking when it would be airing. I’ll be recording and watching! I’m so happy to hear it went well and that you feel good about it.
Please just don’t become too famous or you won’t have time for us anymore!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Thanks for letting us know about this! You know we will ALL be watching and/or recording. You’re our star and a star in so many ways. Love the glasses, the outfit and the boots – terrific!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
How exciting!!!!!!!!!! I would have been scared to death!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Congratulations, Angie! I love hearing how the process works, the behind the scenes version you gave us. Fab that you enjoyed the experience and it sounds like you’re ready for more! Go you!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Angie, that is just so exciting. I hope I can catch your segment tomorrow morning!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
WOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so great-congrats!!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Congrats! I’ll be tuning in for sure!!!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
OMG Congrats!!!! This is so fab, I too will be setting my DVR so I don’t miss your segment. I was just saying I can’t wait for you to get your own TV show. Move over, Stacy London, here comes Angie!!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
I. LOVE. THOSE. BOOTS. Where did you find them??
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Angie, how cool! You’re heading for the big time. And you looked so, so pretty.
Please, someone, put the segment on youtube! I have no TV and usually I can’t watch TV that American channels put on their websites (they’re usually set up so only people in the US can watch them).
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
YES! No surprise, you amazingly talented fashionista! I am so happy for you! We’ll be glued to the tube tomorrow am!!
Jane
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
The green jacket was definitely the right choice, Angie. And the rest of your outfit too, of course, as if I ever doubted that. You look divine! Glad you got to wear your signature glasses too (and your white watch;-)
You look very much at home in the studio, and without even seeing the show I’m already convinced you were your radiant and warm self.
I won’t be able to watch it tomorrow, so I really hope somebody posts a link.
Congratulations on this fantastic achievement!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
WOW , Angie…you are a beauty!! You must be living your dream about now!!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Oh Angie, I am just so excited for you! You are really passionate about what you do and we can sense that daily by coming here to ylf. How exciting that others have noticed too!!!!! Your success just keeps unfolding and I’m sure we have more to see in the future! You so deserve it! Way to go!!!!!!!! All that work is paying off! I”m truly proud of you!
Oh yeah, you looked absolutely great (and I loved your bit of edge!). I can’t wait to see the clip. Hugs to you!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
CONGRATULATIONS! I’m soooooo excited for you. In the picture you showed above of yourself on the TV screen, you look really good on TV! I can’t wait to see it tomorrow and have my hubby meet you via TV.
You are a star!!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
So exciting! I can’t wait to see famous and fab Angie on TV! Congratulations
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Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
I knew it! I just got the feeling when you whisked off to NYC for the weekend that you were going to be on TV!!…that’s so great to see your success…and that your wisdom and support can be shared with many more. Maybe some smart tv producers will be watching and even more will come your way…? Oprah, are you listening? Congratulations! I’ll be watching.
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Wow! such a wonderful news. I’ll set up my DVR to record the show! Congratulations!!!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
We always knew you were a star…and now the rest of the world will, too. I love it when good things happen to good people!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
Wowwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!! I’m setting it to record right noW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
That’s so exciting! I’m going to wake up tomorrow morning just to catch your clip. Love the go-go boots- I’m glad your kept some of your edge on-camera so viewers are seeing the real you.
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
A Star is Born…
You look like a natural in all of the pictures.
With your warm and supportive nature I am sure
it will be a great segment.
Brava!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
Congratulations Angie, what an amazing opportunity!! You thoroughly deserve it! If the clip becomes available online please please post a link. Would love to watch you in action!!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
Wow! Angie, I’m so glad you’re getting more recognition – what you do for people is priceless. And you look beautiful!
Hee, that short video made me giggle, too 
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Congratulations! What a fantastic opportunity, and I can’t wait to see it. I hope that an internet link to your spot on the show is available at some point. Unfortunately I’ll be missing it tomorrow.
Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 12:23 am
Congratulations! I hope there is a link to the interview online….Angie, I am sure this is the start of something big for you!
Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 7:52 am
Wholly crap. So cool. Thank you for taking us along on your exciting ride. I can’t think of a more perfect fit then you on t.v.. You are so charming, lively, intelligent…I could go on and on. Plus your accent is so fab to listen to. I can’t wait to see what comes from this and what’s next…you are a shooting star my dear!!! Cheeky little squirrel.
Shell, thank you for another way to watch the interview. I’ve been so crazy busy I missed this post and the show…but thanks to you I can still catch it.
Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 8:01 am
I just saw the interview! It left me wishing to see and hear more of you and only you! You are so poised and beautiful. The camera loves YOU!
Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 8:53 am
I am so, SO taken aback by your extra lovely good wishes, excitement, sentiments and prospects. WOW, WOW, WOW. Thank you everyone. I’m in total awe.
The segment was live on tele this morning at 5.35am Seattle time. I’m pleased with the outcome. I appear in three short bursts over the 4 minute piece. You can view the actual segment here: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/#29567336.
Thanks again for your very cherished support. The itchy make-up was worth it.
Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Dearest Angie
We were so impressed with your three short bursts on nbc. You came across so well and it is so obvious that YouLookFab.com is now a brandname that has your expertise written all over it. We are so proud of you. We look forward to further appearances! And of course Greg, the man behind the scenes!!
Your proud brother, sister-in-law and nephew
Hugo, Keri and Sebbie
Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
You were awesome and you looked fabulous! They didn’t give you nearly enough air time!
Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
Wonderful job Angie! You looked lovely and your expertise showed. Wow, it is amazing how much they can cram into a few minutes.
Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Angie-How exciting! I am soooooooo happy for you and Greg. The sky truly is the limit!
Posted on March 8th, 2009 at 6:17 am
Posted on March 8th, 2009 at 8:18 am
Thanks for posting the video clip, Angie! You looked and sounded terrific! I just wish they had more of you, especially since you flew across the country. I hope your blog gets lots of new hits from the exposure!
Posted on March 8th, 2009 at 10:30 am
Angie – I was out of town and so just saw the online version. You are stunning and so credible. Congratulations. I know this is just your debut on national television and there is so much more to come!
Posted on March 8th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Have just had a chance to see the online video. You look amazing, so well-dressed and knowledgeable and full of personality! Great stuff!
Posted on March 8th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Congratulations Angie! I’ve just been catching up and YLF and saw this. How fantastic. You looked wonderful and the interview was helpful and fun to watch.
Posted on March 8th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Thank you Hugo and ladies! I’m still beaming. Your good wishes and lovely compliments have we walking on clouds
Posted on March 8th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Angie! So cool to randomly see you on TV down here in Queensland! Was up at 5am here – beach holidays with kids aren’t so relaxing – and they have delayed telecasts of the US morning shows. You looked great and spoke so wisely – love it! The Big O (Oprah) will be kicking herself that she can’t claim to have discovered you when you become TV’s hottest fashionista! Next stop for you will definitely be Chicago and her Harpo studio complex. Can’t believe it has taken so long for the networks to realise your TV potential. Work it sister! x T&J
Posted on March 9th, 2009 at 3:59 am
Angie,
We wrote a blog about you. When you have a minute, check it out:
http://blog.communiquepr.com/?p=177
You are amazing!!!
Jennifer & Colleen
Posted on March 10th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Angie, what a surprise!! I was out of town for a couple of days and was just catching up on YLF when I saw this post. The interview was fun to watch and very helpful–and you look great in that green jacket. Congratulations!
Posted on March 11th, 2009 at 10:02 am
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You deserve all the succes that I know is headed your way. Now before you get really, really famous, please let me know when you are headed to LA, because I know it won’t be long before you are on Oprah, Today (during the week), the View, Kelly & Regis……
Posted on March 12th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Wow Angie. This is wonderful!! Conguratulations!!!
I read your blog very frequently (this week I was in Shanghai and did not have internet connection but usally I check your web almost every day!), so I start to imagine what you sounds like. So it was really nice to finally hear you voice. On top of it, it was really good topic to hear and you had a lot of good tips to share as always. Thanks!
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