TRAVEL CHANNEL TV SHOOT: ANDREW ZIMMERN'S BIZARRE WORLD! SHIBUYA CENTER GAI FAMOUS TOKYO STREET CROSSING, JAPAN CITY LIGHTS.
Ready? Set? Let’s begin the mad tale of my Travel Channel co-hosting gig!
As you’ll recall, I was whisked to Tokyo in early October to be a guide on Andrew Zimmern’s popular new show, Bizarre World (airing in 75 countries!). The producers read my book Crazy Wacky Theme Restaurants and saw the cross-dressing shenanigans on my blog, and somehow decided this was a good idea…
I can’t give away everything that happened… but we shot some vivid scenes in the heart of Shibuya. The program is called Bizarre World, so naturally, I dressed the part. What do you think of Outfit #1?
Fake roses: from Daiso
Leather lace-up demi corset: from a Goth shop in Seattle’s Capitol Hill
Skirt with strawberries: from AC/DC in Harajuku
Shiny red Lolita boots: Metamorphose temps de fille
I’m a lucky ducky. Andrew Zimmern is welcoming, upbeat, curious, enthusiastic… everything a travel host should be.
Nervous? No way. I ham it up on YouTube in my spare time. But it was a step up the ladder to be miked and have two cameramen, a field producer, a sound man and production assistant on hand.
Next, the denizens of the Tokyo underground join us in decadent dress… and we invade a mental hospital jail restaurant! There’s no need to wait until the show airs to see the madness; you can find photos and stories of Tokyo’s wildest theme cafes in my new book. (Details and ordering info here.)
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I love the photos. Andrew Zimmern is such a great travel host and it's so exciting that you got to work with him. I'm looking forward to the episode.
I wish you were there… a big group of friends came out to participate in the restaurant scenes… it was amazing.
I love those boots!
Ahhhh awesome! I love that show and Andrew Zimmerman! Aw hope u had fun doing that can't wait for the episode! How have u been lately?
It was a fun weekend! Even though it was a short time it was good to see you!
HEY Evelyn, did you get my email? I'm in DC on Oct 24 to do a book signing (info on my blog). Can you make it?? Hope you see you!
I love the photos. Andrew Zimmern is such a great travel host and it’s so exciting that you got to work with him. I’m looking forward to the episode.
I wish you were there… a big group of friends came out to participate in the restaurant scenes… it was amazing.
i love watching andrew zimmern… omg i can't wait to catch this on the travel channel!! u look fabulous with the whole rose and goth inspired outfit. u are amazing! u 2 must have the most interesting pair to watch ever!
I love those boots!
Ahhhh awesome! I love that show and Andrew Zimmerman! Aw hope u had fun doing that can’t wait for the episode! How have u been lately?
HEY Evelyn, did you get my email? I’m in DC on Oct 24 to do a book signing (info on my blog). Can you make it?? Hope you see you!
It was a fun weekend! Even though it was a short time it was good to see you!
*yay*
your outfit looks amazing!
glad to know you had fun!
can't wait to see this episode, It's giving me something to look forward to in all my chaos! lol
i love watching andrew zimmern… omg i can’t wait to catch this on the travel channel!! u look fabulous with the whole rose and goth inspired outfit. u are amazing! u 2 must have the most interesting pair to watch ever!
Ahahah wait until you see tomorrow’s photos with all my friends in wacky costumes… and then the fetish party! This episode will certainly be one of the wildest yet!
*yay*
your outfit looks amazing!
glad to know you had fun!
can’t wait to see this episode, It’s giving me something to look forward to in all my chaos! lol
I am also eager to see it! Wishing you well :)
Ah! I love Andrew's show, can't wait for the episode. When is it airing?
The outfit looks pretty spiffy. :)
let me see…Un, ah? — there's no mop…um, oh vow – panties???!!?
Wow that's so cool! Can't wait to see the episode!
What day will this episode air do you know?
Great pictures, I love the bright lights there.
Ah! I love Andrew’s show, can’t wait for the episode. When is it airing?
The outfit looks pretty spiffy. :)
Ok first off I am very upset. I went to my local book store to look at your book. And they did not have it. Also I love your outfit it looks great, and I can't wait to see you and Andrew Z. exploring the more bizzare side of Tokyo
Your outfit is so beautiful, I love the leaves in your hair (:
and man, check out that hottie behind you in your first pic lol
Your outfit is so beautiful, I love the leaves in your hair (:
and man, check out that hottie behind you in your first pic lol
let me see…Un, ah? — there’s no mop…um, oh vow – panties???!!?
Wow that’s so cool! Can’t wait to see the episode!
^__^ /
Wish you could have joined us in the mad dress-up escapades! Wait til you see tomorrow’s photos and the fetish party…
yummmm you can't go wrong with corset =D
What day will this episode air do you know?
I have no idea yet… but I’ll be sure to let you know, and I’ll try to put up video! xo
ok :D
Ahahah wait until you see tomorrow's photos with all my friends in wacky costumes… and then the fetish party! This episode will certainly be one of the wildest yet!
I am also eager to see it! Wishing you well :)
Ahh really? I saw copies in Barnes and Noble NY, and I know it's at Borders… I'm sure your store can order it. If not, it's available from https://www.lacarmina.com/cookingcute.php
I really appreciate your interest in my book — thank you for your support!
I have no idea yet… but I'll be sure to let you know, and I'll try to put up video! xo
^__^ /
Wish you could have joined us in the mad dress-up escapades! Wait til you see tomorrow's photos and the fetish party…
Tee hee his heart shirt rocks!
I'm really pleased at how the experience turned out… I'm sure the show will be awesome!
Great pictures, I love the bright lights there.
Ok first off I am very upset. I went to my local book store to look at your book. And they did not have it. Also I love your outfit it looks great, and I can’t wait to see you and Andrew Z. exploring the more bizzare side of Tokyo
Ahh really? I saw copies in Barnes and Noble NY, and I know it’s at Borders… I’m sure your store can order it. If not, it’s available from https://www.lacarmina.com/cookingcute.php
I really appreciate your interest in my book — thank you for your support!
Your outfit is so beautiful, I love the leaves in your hair (:
and man, check out that hottie behind you in your first pic lol
Tee hee his heart shirt rocks!
oh so ah-mah-zing!!
totally cant wait til it airs!!
yeeee!!
I’m really pleased at how the experience turned out… I’m sure the show will be awesome!
yummmm you can’t go wrong with corset =D
I love that strawberries outfit. way cute, I'd wear it.
I love that strawberries outfit. way cute, I’d wear it.
Soooo cool. Will I be able to watch this online?
Soooo cool. Will I be able to watch this online?
ok :D
ok :D