A Glimpse of Glam

Printed Jumpsuit

Showing off the wide pant legs

Jumpsuit Looks almost like a maxi dress but not

I got silly during the photoshoot and started twirling around.

Hey everyone!

How are you all doing? I hope you had a fabulous week, and that you are enjoying your weekend!

As you can tell by the title, I have been feeling quite inspired lately by jumpsuits. The good thing is that they are trendy right now too. If I were obsessed with something like hoop skirts from the Victorian era, well that wouldn't be convenient now would it?

Jumpsuits just seem like the perfect outfit-in-one. Usually dresses fall under that label for me, but jumpsuits have really caught my eye. Pants are easier to manage because you don't have to worry about "incidents", and you can sit criss-crossed as you please. You don't need to worry about matching a top and bottoms because it's already done for you. The only thing you have to worry about is going to the bathroom.

That's not the most convenient. Especially if you really needed to go.

At one point I had the thought that they should make a butt-flap on jumpsuits like how children's onesies have in cartoons. I was randomly watching a rerun of an Arthur episode, and DW (my favorite character ever because she's sassy as hell) wore a onesie with a butt-flap. Wouldn't that make going to the bathroom ten-time easier? But then again, it would also look quite ridiculous. So never mind. Scratch that crazy idea.

Anyways, today I wanted to share with you all some of the awesome jumpsuits I found online on StyleWe. They offer so many great clothing and accessory options. But what I'm most happy to find is their wide selection of jumpsuits.

One

 This cream-colored jumpsuit looks so classy yet sexy. The cut-outs at the side help draw attention to your waist, and shows skin without revealing too much. I love the cream color because it is a very flattering color.

Two

This one caught my eye as well because of the way it drapes around the hips. It sort of balloons out around, and the overall design is so different. It looks almost Grecian in the way it drapes on the body. I really love the resulting ripples of fabric.

Three

In the photos, the model paired this with sneakers as well as heels. I really like how this jumpsuit is so versatile and can go with either. The wide, cuffed sleeves add a side of masculinity to it. And the belt really makes it all look so pulled-together and trendy.

Four

What I like about this jumpsuit is how it has this light summery feel. The bodice looks like the type of a summer dress, simple, comfortable, and feminine. Because of the simplicity, you can add just about any accessory to dress it up.

Five

What is your latest obsession? How do you feel about jumpsuits? Lemme know in the comments below!

As always, thanks for stopping by! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!


Til next time,
~A

Hey everyone!

I have a wonderful story to share with you all today. For once when someone asks me how my weekend was and how I am doing, I can respond enthusiastically saying I'm doing GREAT and actually mean it! Whenever people ask out of pleasantries and politeness how you are, you generally just dish out a vague response. "Oh I'm doing good" or "Okay" or "I'm alright". None of those generic responses apply to me today because I am in a great mood. A brilliant high carrying over from yesterday. The residual emotions still pumping through my veins.

I met TWO celebrities today. Two actresses who I love and stalk follow religiously. And one of them was Lana Parrilla.

I met Lana Parrilla.

I met one of my favorite, favorite, FAVORITE actresses from one of my FAVORITE TV shows. Lana Parrilla, who plays the Evil Queen Regina on Once Upon A Time. The other actress I met was Rose McIver. She plays Tinkerbell in Once Upon A Time as well as Liv on iZombie. Both TV shows are incredible, and have really enticing storylines. Watch them if you don't already! 

Okay, lemme backtrack to the beginning.

One of our many visits to Steveston where Once Upon A Time is filmed. This was from 3 years ago.

My sister and I are huge fans of the show Once Upon A Time. The show takes place in Maine. However, they happen to film in Steveston, a town near Vancouver, Canada. As Steveston is located quite close to us in Seattle, we venture there occasionally in the hopes of running into the stars. I also should mention how only my immediate family lives here in the US. All our relatives and extended family lives in Canada, specifically Vancouver. Because of that, we already visit Canada on a regular basis. It is such a coincidence how our favorite show films so close to where we already go. But that was as far as luck carried us. We saw the set of OUAT, and walked through the buildings and shops featured on the show. But we never got to meet any of the actors in person. Specifically Lana Parrilla, whom we are both obsessed with.

Image Source: Instagram

There was one time where we happened to catch them filming. Who knew filming ONE scene in an episode would take an entire day?! They were also incredibly far away, so it was hard to actually see them.

However, back in November, we found out that Lana Parrilla would be attending 2016's Emerald City Comicon, which takes place in downtown Seattle. It was fate. Not only was Lana there, but also another one of our favorites, Rose McIver, would be there as well. We just HAD to seize the opportunity, and so we bought tickets. We have been counting down the days until April 10th since mid-November. Yeah, I know. We are crazy, and our obsession is insane.

Comicon was a completely new experience for us. We didn't know what to expect. Because we religiously follow our favorite celebrities on their social media, we knew Lana Parrilla and Rose McIver were going, but also a few other celebrities we knew of as well were attending. David Anders, also from iZombie, went. As did the actors who played Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter franchise. Our priority was to go to Lana's panel and interview, get photos with both Lana and Rose, and autographs from the two as well. We hoped to have the time to go to other panels and do other activities, but in the end there was no time for that. We spend the majority of the time standing in line.

There were two times for us to get autographs from Lana. We tried going to the first one, but the line was so incredibly long! She was also 20 min late. We had to rush to get our photo with Rose, which we pre-ordered online beforehand (along with one for Lana) to ensure we would get it before they were sold out. Luckily, we made it the second time around. If we hadn't, I seriously would have punched someone. Lana was THIS close, in the SAME building, in the SAME city. We were fangirling to the extreme. And I got no shame in admitting that.

Our awesome photo with Lana. We were both doing the "Evil Regals" hand gesture, but my sister on the left side was so starstruck at the moment she did a Hang Ten instead.

If you have ever met your favorite celebrity, then you will understand the nerves and surreal-quality that overwhelms you in the moment when you actually come face-to-face with them. Our hearts were pounding so hard. We were jittery and restless.

Many Evil Regals, the name for fans of Lana/Evil Queen Regina, do a particular hand gesture in their photos. We both planned to do so, but my sister was so nervous in the moment she messed up and did a hang-ten instead. When we got to get an autograph from Lana later on, we ended up telling her the story. She laughed so hard! This is how we could tell she is very genuine, kind, and real. She actually threw her head back laughing, and showed a real reaction.

Our autograph from Lana

We got to meet Rose!

Besides that, I gotta say spending all that money going to Comicon was definitely worth it! We also got to meet Rose McIver. She is so incredibly sweet in person! Her accent is really cute too. I love accents. It's weird I know. Whenever I meet someone with an awesome accent, I get mesmerized. It's probably because I don't have one myself. I mean, yeah I have an American accent, but that doesn't really count. Because I live in America. You know what I mean?

Our autograph from Rose

Meeting Rose was amazing. She was also so real with her fans as well. The group ahead of us in line had two little boys, and she was so sweet to them.

We got a photo with her first. Later on in the day, we also got an autograph with her. I wish to have talked to her longer, but it wasn't a meet and greet. We also had a conversation with her and asked her how she was liking Seattle, and she told us she wanted to stay longer because she really liked her stay here. What really struck me was how when she signed the photo, she thought she had messed up or something and was concerned about the Sharpie ink drying. She told us to make sure it dried so it won't smudge, and that was just so sweet and considerate of her! Things like this makes the experience so memorable. I really like how she was very real and authentic. 

You could see that sparkle in her eyes, and feel the energy in the air. It was such a surreal moment meeting our favorite actresses in person. One moment you are watching them on screen and seeing them in a photo; next thing you know, they are RIGHT in front of you. In real life. Looking exactly how they do on screen, only slightly different. It's really surreal.

I am so thankful to have had this opportunity. I wish I could replay it, relive it over again. Sure I get to visit the actual town where they film, but with things like this you are always at the wrong moment at the wrong time. You can miss them by just a mere hour. Fate had it that they came to Seattle. And we actually were able to buy the tickets to attend and meet them. The line could have been too long that we missed the chance, or tickets could have been sold-out. Instead, everything fell into place perfectly, and we had an incredible experience.

I really wish to have another opportunity to meet them. It's like a drug. Once you get a small taste of it, you just want more. Nonetheless, Sunday was amazing, and I'm still riding that high. I look back on the photos, and I still can't believe it. Surreal indeed.

Have you ever met your favorite celebrity? What are some of your obsessions? Lemme know in the comments below! 

Thank you for reading! I hope you all had fantastic weekend like I did, and that you will have a lovely week.


Til next time,
~A

Hey everyone!

** This post has ben re-uploaded due to technical difficulties **

Huge apologies for being absent the past several days! I was spending time with family and friends for the holidays. Christmas for me is typically spent at my aunt's house in Canada. Because of that, my parents, my sister, and I would stay at my grandmother's house, which is nearby, for a week or so for the holidays. My grandmother's house doesn't have any Wifi, making it difficult for me to have access to the outside world during my stay. I don't have phone service in Canada either because I'm not about to pay extra, as my phone plan doesn't extend internationally. I'd rather save my money for more important things, like Adele concert tickets (which by the way are SOOO EXPENSIVE!!), and mooch off Wifi from the nearest Tim Horton's instead.

How did you spend the holidays?

Speaking of.. (that segue there though) I wanted to end the year off by writing about my newest music obsession. 25 by Adele. The "one and only" Adele. See what I did there? Yeah, all you Adele fans get me. I've been obsessed with Adele since forever. My favorite thing to do isn't to Netflix and Chill. No. I like to Adele and Cry. And Adele and Eat. And Adele and Sleep. And Adele and Try-To-Study-But-Not-Really. And Adele and *Insert any and every activity ever*. Because that's how obsessed I am with her music.

Prior to November 20th, the release of her newest album, I prepped myself by listening to all her past albums and singles on repeat. Continuously. Nonstop. Day and night, and night and day. When the long-awaited day finally came, I was without a doubt, FREAKING OUT!! I was so excited, it was all I could talk about.

I literally kept annoying everyone by telling people how I've been waiting 3 years for her to release new music, and how pissed I was that 25 wasn't on Spotify. I desperately wanted the album, and was planning on purchasing it as soon as possible. However, a surprise was waiting for me back home. My parents had gone and purchased me the album as part of an early Christmas present. That made my day. Ever since, that album has been playing on loop all holiday season long. Other than the holiday music playing on the radio in my car and at work, Adele's been the soundtrack of my life for the past couple months. While Elle King's Love Stuff marked my summer, it's been an Adele winter for me.



Seriously guys, if you haven't listened yet, DO IT NOW! She's absolutely amazing. The long wait was worth it in my opinion. I'm pretty sure a lot of you have listened to "Hello" by now, as that single was what spurred that whole Adele-craze that happened because of her finally releasing a new album. There's no better feeling than to wake up with your new favorite song stuck in your head, and staying that way for the entire day. It actually kept a smile plastered on my face all day long, I bet I looked like a freak.


Whilst going about my Adele craze, I stumbled upon a video where Ellen takes "Hello" and creates a hilarious sketch with it. Check it out! I just had to share something as amusing and entertaining as this with you guys.



My current favorites from 25 are as follows in no particular order:

When We Were Young
Water Under the Bridge
Million Years Ago
All I Ask

They are all so amazing. Those are just a few of my favorites, but I do love them all. These are the songs that sends tingles down my spine, and waves of emotions over me. Her voice is so powerful and conveys such great, deep emotion. The whole album just really speak to me, and I can't stop listening.

Which ones do you guys like from this album?

Adele's music is what got me through some rough years of high school. As I rode the roller-coaster of life, Adele's music was the soundtrack playing alongside. Each and every song holds great meaning to me. You know when you listen to a certain song enough during an eventful time that when you listen to it later on, it conjures up memories of that moment? That's basically how it is for me.

Thus, why I chose to end the year off rambling about my love for Adele's music and her newest album. Music has the ability to hold such significant, yet different meaning to each person. It is so personal and universal at the same time. Something that we can use to break the ice. Something to fight over, or bond over. Similarly, 2015 means something different to each and every person. We all experienced unique things that changed us, for better or for worse. 2015 holds its own special significance that can't be changed, and things will forever be marked as "2015".

2015 has been a wonderful year for me. There were its share of ups and downs, but looking back overall, I am thankful for everything that has happened. I've made new friends, and reconnected with old ones. I started my first job. I finished my first year of university with wonderful grades. I was able to further improve and expand my skills in sewing. Most importantly, I found the motivation and inspiration to blog again. Life has its way of running its course; despite the fear, stress, happiness, depression we all undergo, in the end I believe that things happen for a reason. We make things happen for a reason.

I really hope you guys had a wonderful holidays, and I wish you all a happy new year. Let's make 2016 just as, if not more memorable. Check out the fashion resolutions I posted awhile ago, where I discuss some other desires I have for the coming year.

Lemme know in the comments below, what you think of Adele's new album! Share something memorable that happened in 2015! 

Here's to the new year, the new and improved us!


Til next time,
~A

Hey everyone!

The weather is getting colder with every passing day. Each morning when I get up and get ready for the day, I look outside and all I see is a dark sky. It takes so much effort to figure out what to wear for the day. That means, I generally just wear whatever I want and hope for the best. The weather may or may not agree with me, but I've got an umbrella so it's all good!

Luckily, I got to take these pictures when the sun was actually out in the morning. In fact, it was so bright, I had trouble keeping my eyes open. I don't know about you, but for me, my eyes like to tear up and water really easily. It's a pain in the derriere because makeup, you know?




Anyways, hope you all enjoyed this ensemble I put together!

Finals are coming up really soon for me. This Friday I have an exam, and then next week I got a couple final projects going on as well. Woohoooo break is almost here! I'm actually kind of sad the quarter is ending. I'm really enjoying two of the classes I'm taking. The third one, I don't really like, so I'm okay it's ending. It just wasn't what I expected. But that's the good thing about the quarter system UW has. If you hate a class, you finish faster. But, on the other hand, if you love it, you still end fast.

Lemme know in the comments below what you guys think! I would love to hear your thoughts! 
How do you like to style printed pants? 

Thanks for reading, I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Til next time,
~A

Elle King's Love Stuff on Spotify

Hey everyone!

Every once in awhile, I get into these music obsessions where I listen exclusively to a certain artist. I don't know about you, but there are times when I will get really into it and would obsessively listen to them for a period of time. Currently, for me it is Elle King's Love Stuff.

I'm sure many of you have not heard of her, but if you have, cookie for you. Or perhaps cake or ice cream if that's what you'd rather want. Or low-fat low sugar paleo gluten-free vegan if that's the way you roll. I'm kidding. Don't hate, I'm only making a joke. I got diet issues myself. Anyways, she's an amazing singer, and I really love the rock with a bit of soul she delivers in her music. She only has one album and an EP along with a few other singles out, but you should definitely consider checking them out!

I am this obsessed with the album. I have it playing on my phone AND my computer.

I first heard of her from Allie Marie Evans' February Favorites video. Allie Marie Evans, by the way, is one of my frequently watched favorite YouTubers because of her groundedness, honesty, creativity, and overall personality. And is it just me or does she remind you of Emily VanCamp, the actress who portrayed Emily Thorne/Amanda Clarke in ABC's Revenge? Because she really looks like her in my opinion.

Allie described Elle King's voice and music style as being similar to that of Adele's, but in a "slightly edgier" sort of way. This is what initially caught my attention, as I am a fan of Adele's music. Because of that, I was drawn to it and I found some of Elle's songs on YouTube and Spotify and immediately fell in love with her songs.

That happened a long time ago, like months ago. A short while ago, however, I was browsing one of Madilyn Bailey's Spotify playlists, and I found a few of Elle King's songs on there. Madilyn Bailey, for those of you out there who do not know this, is one of my favorite singers from YouTube (yes I am a huge YouTube person haha). And to find that one of my favorite people likes listening to one of my favorite singers?? I fangirl a lot.

Recently, I also heard Elle King's song Ex's and Oh's in the intro of one of Aspyn Ovard's videos. Because many people I know don't really listen to Elle King, this just really caught my attention and made me feel super happy inside. Do you guys ever get that feeling where you hear one of your favorite songs in a TV show, or a movie, and you get super happy because that song isn't really popular, yet it is featured in something that is? Or, when someone who isn't too well known, yet is super talented, finally attains success in the mainstream world? I start feeling so proud of them because I had followed them from the beginning. Like a proud mama. Getting all teary-eyed and stuff. Except, they usually are older than me, so that analogy doesn't make all that much sense. Yeah, I get weird and crazy like that.

One of my favorite songs from Elle King's Love Stuff, "I Told You I Was Mean".

Anyways, here are my favorites from Elle King in no particular order:
Ex's and Oh's
I Told You I Was Mean
Make You Smile
and Playing for Keeps (from the Elle King EP)

Definitely check her out and lemme know what you think! Also, who are some of your favorite singers/bands you recommend? Comment down below!

I hope you all have a wonderful day!


Til next time,
~A

My favorite everyday moisturizer

Hey everyone!

Moisturizers. We all use them. We all need them. With the daily use comes the tendency to gravitate towards one specific one. My current favorite is the Aveeno Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15. I love this moisturizer. In fact, I use and love many Aveeno products.

And no, I am not sponsored by them or anything. I am not as amazing as Jennifer Aniston. Though I wish I was. Then I could have been in the cast of Friends. 

Anyways, I first started using this a long time ago. Like years ago. I have always used Aveeno products growing up, but I started using this particular one back in the 6th grade. And I am currently in university, and I still use this product. It is definitely a holy grail for me.

I used to purchase this at Target because Target is awesome, but recently I've noticed that Target stopped carrying this product! I literally went to several different Target's trying to look for it. One day, I was makeup shopping at Ulta and I found it. I was super happy because I was so worried about having to find a new moisturizer to use. Looking back now, I realize I could have gone to other drugstores like Walgreens or Rite Aid. But sometimes it is just easier to purchase products at stores you frequent at because it is easier to find things there, you know what I mean?

The formula is so smooth and creamy when applying.

At  first when you apply it, it looks sort of white. But once you rub it in, it makes your skin very moisturized, smooth, and soft.

I love the soft sheer effect it gives my skin. There's nothing really special in it, like in terms of tint or coverage, but it does make my skin look nice and radiant.

Hey everyone!

I have nail polish obsessions and I admit it. Okay, you are all probably thinking I am crazy right about now. Lemme start this again.

Recently I've noticed something quite interesting. I love to paint my nails, seeing the beautiful designs I can create on the tips of my fingers. But, no sooner than one day after my nails are done, I start to pick at the polish. There is just this satisfaction with picking off nail polish.

No matter how pretty and complex that design is, I always feel this desire to ruin it. It's quite weird, but I know I cannot be the only one out there who likes to do this.

It is such a pain to have this strange obsession because I can never have beautifully done nails. I always see these magazine pictures of girls with perfect nails and celebs with shiny, manicured nails. And I think to myself, Oh I think I can do that. It doesn't look too hard! And, well yes. Sure I can replicate a certain style, but that doesn't mean the design will stay long on my nails! Which is why I don't get my nails done because it is a waste of money to get them done and ruin them the next day.

I have always wished to be one of those people who hate to have undone nails. I always wanted to have perfect nails, but sadly I don't.

Do you have this weird obsession too?


Til next time,
~A