Career
She is known for inventing the Luxe Link, a fashion accessory that hangs women's purses to keep them off the floor. In 1999, Yap founded Citrus Studios, Incorporated., an interactive design and consulting agency. In 2005, Yap invented and patented Luxe Link.
Luxe Link is a fashion accessory that acts as an instant hanger to keep women's purses off the floor.
The company has licensing deals with Cole Haan, Michael Kors, The Beatles, Hello Kitty, Wells Fargo, Live Nation, and other major brands. On February 19, 2013, Luxe Link announced a $350,000 settlement of its patent-infringement lawsuit against online retailer Provide Commerce Incorporated.
Luxe Link filed the lawsuit in United States. Federal District Court in Los Angeles in 2012, accusing Provide Commerce of selling patent-infringing purse hooks on RedEnvelope.com. As part of the settlement, Provide Commerce began selling Luxe Link exclusively on RedEnvelope.
Yap launched her third business – The Waxing Company, a waxing salon in her hometown of Honolulu.
Yap is married to Rodney Yap, a former financial reporter and editor for Bloomberg News. The couple have two daughters, Malia and Kailani. They have homes in Santa Monica, California, Las Vegas, Nevada and Honolulu, Hawaii.