10 Things about Shiri Appleby

It’s going to be a quick afternoon, only because Shiri Appleby has something to do after our shoot. But we know this will be an amusing get-together, why? Because it’s Shiri, and Shiri is ridiculously hilarious and undoubtedly pretty. While we remember her from “Roswell,” we also recognize her as the mother on CW’s “Life Unexpected” (which is sadly off the air), and also this great web show called “Dating Rules from My Future Self.”

We had an interesting girl talk about some random things that have are actually rather entertaining, because boy, this lovely lady can instantly delight a crowd. Aside from dishing on the do’s and don’ts of dating - she has been quite a busy girl this year already filming new episodes for “Franklin and Bash” and writing for the Huffington Post. We were able to gather 10 facts on Shiri that you may have not already known.

My ultimate celebrity crush is Fred Savage. I like Fred Savage a lot because he was my childhood crush. He’s really the only celebrity I’ve had a crush on.

My favorite place to be is in the bathtub at home.

A few things I cannot tolerate are when you’re working out at the gym and other people don’t know space etiquette – that drives me crazy. And I don’t like when you’re driving up La Cienega and then all of these cars wait until the very last minute and cut you off. It’s like, just wait your turn, you’ve already created all this traffic to cut at the front of the line, I don’t like that very much.

My favorite LA takeout spot is Son of a Gun. It’s seafood. You can take your fried chicken sandwich and French fries to go. It’s the best food, it is SO good!

If a stranger spent the day with me, they would learn that I work out a lot. I like to work out. Also, I probably drink like 15 cups of tea a day – I love tea. I am reading three books at one time and I have a cute little loft in my house that I take a nap in everyday – it’s the best nap in the world.

My web-show is called Dating Rules for my Future Self. I play an app designer who is about to marry the wrong guy. And then I start getting text messages from myself 10 years in the future telling me not to do it. I really wanted to do the show because I thought it had a really cool concept. It also had a message, it was about something specific. They also let me produce the series for the first time. It was my first time being a part of the process from the beginning, and I really enjoyed it.

If I could give one piece of dating/relationship advice...my number one dating rule would be: don’t be a slut. My number one rule for relationships is to be honest about what you actually want and what you actually need to be happy. Because lying to yourself or the other person – isn’t going to get you anywhere.

If I had a son, I would name him...Fred Savage, let’s try to bring the joke back around.

My ideal perfect day would begin with flying to Greece in the morning. Then I would sit out on the beach in Greece for the afternoon and eat mangoes. Later on I’d like to have some Sangria – although I don’t know if you can get Sangria in Greece. Well, I basically want to drink in the late afternoon while in Greece. Last, I would fly back to Paris and have dinner. Sounds fabulous right?

If I could play an instrument, I guess it would be the guitar. I bought a guitar when I was making Swimfan, and I’ve never been able to figure out how to play it. But maybe I would be a John Mayer guitarist in my next life. Or, I want to be one of Gwyneth Paltrow’s back-up singers – that could be fun.

Photographed by Vince Trupsin Hair by Jennifer Loura Makeup by Nicole Walmsley Article by Jeanelle Horcasitas

Jacqueline Emerson: Hunger Games, Stanford, and more

[portfolio_slideshow] At just 17-years-old, Jacqueline Emerson is starring in the biggest movie of the year, The Hunger Games, preparing to go off to college, and managing to live life like a normal teenager! A brilliant actress, singer, and student, it is safe to say this girl is on her way to big things!

Zooey Magazine: I hear you got into Stanford! That’s incredible, congratulations! Jacqueline Emerson: Thank you! I’m really excited.

ZM: Are you going to go? JE: I’m definitely going to go. I’m either going to go next year or the year after, just because everything is kind of taking off right now so I’m thinking about deferring. But, I’m very excited because that was my first choice. I went in for Early Action, and I got in. So, I had to email all the other colleges and was like, “Sorry!”

ZM: So tell us, what does a day in the life of Jacqueline look like? JE: Well, every day I go to school. I’m a senior. I’m a singer/songwriter. I just released my second music video called “Catch me if you can”.

I love playing piano and hanging out with my friends. I am obsessed with Disney movies. Tangled. Enchanted. I have always wanted to be Giselle from Enchanted, because I want my life to be a musical. I’m in drama ensemble. So this entire quarter I’ve been going to rehearsal every day after school for my school play. However, I am not acting in it because I had to miss the first week of shows for press tours. But, I’m assistant-directing it. So that’s been a great experience.

Recently I’ve gotten to do some pretty cool events and meet people that I have always looked up to. That’s been amazing.

I’m definitely a family person. I’m like the only teenager in the world who doesn’t want to leave their family. My parents are my best friends. My sisters are my best friends. I love my family so much.

ZM: So, when you go to Stanford are you moving out by yourself? JE: Well, yeah. But the good thing is, is that it’s only a half an hour plane flight away. It’s not like I’m going to New York or somewhere as far as that.

ZM: Do you have a bucket list? And if so, what is on it? JE: I would LOVE to work with [Martin] Scorsese, at any point in my life. I just love his work so much. Other than that, everything is pretty much just acting and singing related. I want to perform on the Staples Center stage. The only concerts I’ve ever been to, have been there. It’s always been that pinnacle for me. Also, I have to be on the Ellen Show. That is definitely on my bucket list. I love her show, it’s my favorite.

ZM: After this huge movie comes out (The Hunger Games), what’s next for you? JE: I’m hopefully going to be going back into the studio and recording some more music. I wasn’t able to go on any more auditions first semester, because I was applying to colleges. But, I just signed with a new manager, so I plan on going on more auditions. So, hopefully I’ll have a new project pretty soon.

ZM: Which did you fall in love with first? Was it music or was it acting? JE: It was literally exactly the same time for both. Because the first thing I ever did in either of them was the musical Annie, when I was six years old. That’s when I fell in love with both singing and acting. After that I started going to musical theater acting camp over the summer. I really just fully immersed myself in it.

ZM: Do you have a preference, if you had to choose just one? JE: No, actually I love them both pretty equally. I feel very fortunate that at the moment I’m in a position to come into the industry with both on my plate and I’m not going to be pressured into one or the other.

ZM: So, your “Catch Me if You Can” video just dropped, how has that been so far? JE: I’m just really excited. I’m happy that it’s been so well received by everybody. It is also a different sound from my last video, so that’s cool to show that I can be sort of diverse. Hopefully I can get back in the studio to start working towards [an album].

The first music video I released in November is called “Peter Pan.” It’s a song about how everyone in society kind of grows up too fast nowadays, so it’s about loving being a kid. Accepting your inner-child. And that’s more of an acoustic-ish song. “Catch me if you can” is the one that I just released. It has some of my friends, so you might recognize them. It is a lot more upbeat of a song, and it’s more of a pop song than the other.

ZM: Did you write the songs? Yeah, I did actually. Well, I fully wrote “Peter Pan” and I co-wrote “Catch me if you can.”

ZM: So when you do decide to go to Stanford, are you going to take a break from everything or continue working? JE: No, that’s the great thing about Stanford, that it is only a half an hour long flight. So, I can easily fly back down for auditions and stuff if I make it so I have Thursdays and Fridays free from school. I can still take auditions and I can still take off semesters here and there if I need to film, or to work on my music or something.

Education is very important to me, it is a top priority. No matter what, I’m definitely going to go to Stanford. It might take me a lot longer to finish school than it does other people, but I’m still going to go.

ZM: That is definitely admirable. Do you have a favorite quote that you also happen to live by? JE: Walk your own path and leave a trail. I love that one. Everyone is on their own journey and you shouldn’t compare yourself to anybody else. You’re an individual. You’re your own person. And you’re doing something different than everyone else. You’re on your own journey.

I also love “Be yourself,” which is so cheesy but I think it is very, very important. It’s hard now, with all the bullying that goes on. I think that is something that people need to learn to accept.

ZM: Speaking of bullying… being in high school and doing this huge movie, have people started to treat you differently? JE: Not really. I mean, I don’t really get treated that differently. It’s cool because the Hunger Games was the ”all-school read,” so everybody at my school read it. So everyone kind of knows what’s going on. But, my friends especially have just been so supportive, and just really great. I’m just happy that I have such great friends.

ZM: For a little change of pace, now, how would you describe your personal style? What you feel most comfortable in, or most beautiful in? JE: Comfortable: sweatpants. I have a really great pair of Juicy pants that I wear around my house constantly. I just love them, I love lounging around in them.

For going out, I think it’s important to have a really great pair of jeans that you love and you feel really comfortable in. everybody has a different pair of jeans that they love. I didn’t have one for the longest time, and I hated jeans. And then I got one over the summer that just fit me so well. They are Seven jeans, so now I’m like, okay! Jeans rock!

I love wearing dresses. I love sun dresses, party dresses. That’s why going to these events is so fun, I get to wear all these dresses. I also love a good pair of boots. Any boots, as long as they are comfortable. They don’t even have to have a heel.

You can follow her on Twitter: @jackie_emerson.

Photographed by Vince Trupsin Hair and Make Up: Adam Breuchard Stylist: Sophia Banks Coloma Interviewed by Kayla Aldecoa

Zooey Magazine's "Relaunch" Party!

[portfolio_slideshow] Zooey Magazine and Cellairis celebrated Zooey's new RELAUNCH issue/image at Bardot Hollywood on March 17, 2012. Regardless of the Los Angeles weather, guests enjoyed themselves under the roof of Bardot as they drank, danced, and had a load of goodies in them (cupcakes + candy!).

Guests included the wonderful Kaley Cuoco, Bethany Joy Lenz, Harry Shum Jr., Debby Ryan, Vanessa Lengies, Alexa Vega, Jonathan Kite, Cameron Monaghan, David Hoflin, Jonathan Kite, Ally Maki, Laura Vandervoot, Drew Roy, India de Beaufort, Lindsey Shaw, Simon Quarterman, Angela Trimbur, and Gabriel Mann.

Alcohol was provided by Brancott Estate Wines and Vision Vodka, which essentially sums up an amazing night. While guests were able to grab a few glasses, they were also treated to Cake Bar's cupcakes with a hint of alcohol, took photos of Kaley Cuoco's cake made by Goodie Girls, had another load of sugar from the candy table by Sparkles & Co., and snacked on PopChips and Kind Snacks.

Each guest took home a pink gift bag by Sugar Baby Aprons that was filled with the most amazing pralines from Deuvo, Nailtiques' nail polish, OPI nail polish, chicBuds' cute speakers, Seychelles, and iTrain gift cards + the Sony Walkman.

Zooey Magazine also debuted its new T-Shirt line in collaboration with RevengeIs. Kaley Cuoco helped to design two tees with illustrator Nan Lawson, both will be benefiting the Friends of Animals Foundation where she rescued her dog Norman from.

It was such a great night to be celebrating Zooey, Kaley, and even St. Patrick's Day!