NBC's Vicky Nguyen Wears Bright Yellow Slippers on 'Today' Show Segment

The journalist explained her unconventional footwear choice as a 'mom brain moment' after forgetting her shoes post-Christmas.

Vicky Nguyen, NBC News Daily anchor and senior consumer investigative correspondent, appeared on the December 26 episode of 'Today' wearing yellow UGG slippers with a purple suit.
Nguyen attributed the wardrobe mishap to a 'day-after-Christmas mom brain moment,' explaining she forgot to bring proper shoes to work.
Co-anchor Peter Alexander humorously pointed out the slippers during a segment on student loan changes, leading to playful banter among the hosts.
Nguyen's colleagues, including Dylan Dreyer, supported her cozy choice, joking about post-holiday fatigue and indulgence.
Nguyen plans to leave a pair of shoes at work in the future to avoid similar incidents, sharing the moment with humor on social media.