Shannon Elizabeth is enjoying her slice of success in “American Pie,” in which she stars as a Czechoslovakian sexpot.The 22-year-old Texas native was discovered by a producer who saw her in a local band’s music video and suggested she scope out modeling agencies in New York. Sure enough, a few years later, she was traveling and posing around the world.When she returned to the United States, Elizabeth signed with the Ford Modeling Agency and was immediately cast in a Taco Bell commercial.The 5-foot-9, busty bombshell has since starred in “Dish Dogs,” with Sean Astin and “Seamless,” opposite Kentaro Seagal. And she can be seen – in her entirety – in a 10-page spread in this month’s Playboy. She also recently signed a three-picture deal with Miramax. The first flick is a spoof called “Scream If You Know What I Did Last Halloween,” co-starring Keenan Ivory Wayans.-

Q: What do you do to relax?

A: I enjoy playing with my dogs, watching TV and just hanging out at home. I am definitely what you would call a homebody. On special occasions I love massages

.Q: What can’t you live without?

A: My Kiehl’s lip balm.

Q: What’s your workout routine?

A: I like to get to the gym a few times a week. I combine it with hiking in the hills with my dogs, Rollerblading, yoga and housework. Housework seems to burn the most calories.

Q: How do you take care of yourself?

A: I shower and shave everyday. I always put lotion on all over after I shower. I think it’s important to take care of your skin while you’re young so that it always stays that way. Oh, and don’t forget – keep your face out of the sun. Big no-no.

Q: What are some of your favorite things?

A: I have a little circus dog named Six Buttons. She’s like a little angel that follows me everywhere – I love her to death. I also love sweets and pastries.

Q: Favorite clothes?

A: Boxers and flip-flops.

Q: Favorite food?

A: I eat pretty healthy. And I love to find places that have my favorite fattening foods in a healthy version like chocolate, Cookies n’ Cream ice cream, pizza and pastries.

Q: Do you follow a special diet?

A: I try to eat only foods that have no refined sugar, oil, butter, cream or heavy carbs . . . and, I’m told, no taste.

Q: Describe your personal style.

A: I like to wear colorful little sun dresses, jeans, tennis shoes and tank tops.

Q: What gives you substance?

A: My boyfriend, my dogs, my house, meditation, quiet time and family.

Q: If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be?

A: My temper. I tend to have a short fuse when I’m stressed or really hungry.

Q: What do you wear when relaxing?A: I like wearing men’s boxers, T-shirts and flip-flops – I’m such a tomboy.

Q: What do you wear for a big night out?

A: It depends on where I’m going. But I don’t feel that going out always has to be turned into a big deal.

Q: Do you have any special health tips?A: If I’m starting to feel run down, but am not sick yet, I’ll take lots of echinacea and goldenseal. If I see that I’m bruising easily, I’ll take Arnica Montana.

Q: What do you use to accessorize?

A: Butterfly clips in my hair, a simple necklace, a toe-ring and a thumb-ring that I almost never take off.

Q: Whose style do you most admire?

A: I really don’t look at people’s “style.” I try to look at the person inside the clothes.

Q: My closet is full of . . .

A: Adidas. I have a good amount of Armani, Betsey Johnson and Skechers, too.

Q: Some would say I have too many . . . A: My boyfriend thinks I have way too many facial and hair products. Also, everyone thinks I have too many dogs. I have six!

Q: Some would say I have too few . . .

A: To be honest, nothing. I’m blessed right now to have everything I need.

Q: What aspect of your appearance do your friends tease you about?

A: Sometimes people make fun of how bright my clothes are – like I blind them or something.

Q: What was your most embarrassing fashion moment?

A: I was on a class trip to a water park. I came out of the water and realized that my top had spun around and a boob was hanging out. I was so embarrassed.

Q: What would you love to own but would never buy for yourself?

A: An engagement ring . . . someday.

Q: If you had more free time, what would you do with it?

A: Meditate, read, take my dogs to the park, learn more about my computer and take acting classes.

Q: What tricks have you learned over the years from makeup artists?

A: Less is more. Actually, I never wear makeup, unless it’s put on me for work. Also, if you want to immediately tighten the skin around your eyes, you can put Preparation-H under them. Nasty, huh? I also used to use Milk of Magnesia as a mask to soften the skin.

Q: What don’t you ever leave home without?

A: A smile.