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My thoughts on the fashion choices at the Grammys 2012

tacosauce — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:57:11 +0000

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So. The Grammys were yesterday and though I'm not a big fan of award shows, I do like checking out the red carpet arrivals. I won't comment on everyone's fashion choices because there are way too many. I'll go in descending order from A to Z.

Adele, of course, is first.

I heard that she won 6 Grammys. Congratulations, I guess. She went with a retro glamor Hollywood look with bouncy curls and bright red lipstick. Overall, I think she looked quite classy. The dress did her curvy figure justice and I love those silver nails. She didn't over-accessorize which is good because over-accessorizing can seriously damage a simple and elegant look.

Alicia Keys.

Love the dress, disagree with the hair and those Louboutins. I mean, what is up with the pompadour? I think she would've looked better with a chignon or even just a ponytail. The hairstyle has to go! And those heels don't do the dress and her legs justice! The straps of those Louboutins just made her calves look short and chunky. At least she had the sense to not over-accessorize as well.

Anne V and Adam Levine.

First off, OMG ANNE!!! Anne, you're tall, slim and gorgeous but WHAT ARE YOU WEARING???! That is not an acceptable dress. I don't care what anyone says, it is not elegant or different in a good way. It's just tacky. No, the fabric is not stuck in her thigh, it's just not there. Less is more, Anne. Unfortunately, the 'less is more' concept does not apply to your hair and makeup. Do you agree that she looks horribly pale and those straggly blond locks make her look less than supermodel standard? If she has a stylist, she has to get a new one stat. If she styled herself, then the only reason to justify her look is that she ran out of dresses to wear. Quite disappointed.

At least Adam made up for Anne's bad sense of fashion. He looks dapper in that three piece suit and his signature smile. Good choice, Adam. I'll have to deduct points from him though for even allowing his lady to walk out in that dress.

Carrie Underwood.

Simple and elegant. Can't go wrong with dresses like hers. Loving those teardrop earrings too.

Fergie.

Is it me or is everyone getting tackier by the year?! Love the dress, hate whatever she's wearing under that dress. Did she honestly think that this was going to get past everyone? Everything about her look should have gotten her a spot on the best-dressed list but she just chose to wear her underwear beneath this lace dress. Disappointed.

Jessie J.

The dress is gorgeous and so is her figure and makeup but her hair is awful. Those bangs shouldn't be allowed. It just makes her head look really square. She should have gone with loose locks or less severe bangs.

Kate Beckinsale.

I adore Kate. She always looks so classy and stunning. She's definitely on my best-dressed list. I just don't think I agree with the black sash dangling down from her shoulder. Everything else is spot-on. Love this look!

Katy Perry.

Hmm... The dress is pretty, the color is unique and she looks really pretty BUT her hair color still has to go. Blue is not you, Katy. I like her way better with dark hair. Agree or disagree? Also, her hairstyle doesn't really balance out her whole look. At least this dress looks better than the one she wore for the pre-Grammys event. The whole color blocking thing didn't look good.

Nicki Minaj.

Everything about her look = FAIL. WHAT IS SHE WEARING?! This is no better than Anne's look. Also, why is Nicki Minaj even a famous singer?!

Miranda Lambert.

I think Miranda always makes decent fashion choices like this one. The color is a little ehh but she still looks really good. For a curvy girl, she sure knows what looks good on her and I like that. Not sure what heels she's wearing but from the looks of it, it's probably a pair of strappy heels. Not too bad. What is there to not like about this look?

Rihanna.

I'm not a big fan of plunging necklines and I think only some look acceptable. This is a bit much to me. The gold cuff and clutch are really nice and the Louboutins (same as Alicia's) actually go quite well with the dress but I'm just not feeling the whole dress and hair and lack of lipstick part.

Taylor Swift.

You know what? First, I have to get this off my chest. I think Taylor's looks are SO predictable. I can almost guess what she's going to wear next - boring! She needs to take a risk. No doubt this dress is beautiful and sparkly and all but it looks so predictable on her. Also, I totally hate her new hairstyle. I think she looks better with her natural curls. This whole straightened hair thing is just ugh. It's almost like she's trying too hard.

Anyway, here's Anne and Fergie in better-looking dresses during some other previous events that they attended.

Isn't this much better? Red is hot, hot, hot on her and I love those heels. I was quite surprised to see that she wears a lot of revealing dresses which are really kind of ugh because I personally think that it doesn't take lots of cutouts and cleavage to look stunning.

This might not be Fergie's best look but I do think she looks way better than she looked at the Grammys this year. Keep it classy, Fergie.

What do you think of what the celebs wore to the Grammy Awards 2012? Honestly, I don't think this year's red carpet fashion was that tasteful. Too many people showing up in wacky outfits. Still, the better-looking ones made up for the other celebs' poor taste in fashion this year.

What do you think of award shows in general? Looking forward to the 2012 Oscar Academy Awards? I know I'm looking forward to the red carpet fashion.

[All images taken from wonderwall.com and styleguru.com]

that can’t match up to the real thing

tacosauce — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:11:36 +0000

I confess, Parachute is my new favorite band. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them. Now that I've listened to their songs over and over again, I have come to a conclusion. They are of their own genre! They're not a version of Maroon 5 or anything. They've got a really indescribable style. It's not exactly pop, not exactly alternative, not exactly pop-rock but a mesh of good stuff.

And their originality is refreshing. I can also relate to their songs because they stick to real stuff, not nonsensical stuff about being rich and spending money in clubs and things like that. I especially love that some of their songs tell a story. Forever and Always is one of my favorite tracks off their newest album The Way It Was (released 17th May 2011). Okay, who am I kidding? I love all the songs on the new album. But I do favor Philadelphia slightly more...

I had no idea they were the band that sang She Is Love. In the beginning, I wasn't quite into that song but now I admit, I love it. Also, I've watched almost ALL their videos on Youtube. HAH, watching band videos for hours is my sign of love for them. I don't know how anyone can dislike their music!!

And it would be so unlike me to NOT talk about the band members in my giddy lovesick band post. Will is cute! LOL. At first I thought he looked like Jesse McCartney. He doesn't. Will is... cuter, definitely. I can't decide which member I like best but I've got this crush on Kit French. Who can deny the attraction of a tall blond saxophone player who reminds me of Jesse Spencer (yes, I do mean Dr. Chase on House)? All of them are hilarious. Alex looks like he's a serious guy but you should watch their videos. He's funny. Nate as the Table Scrappa (I made C watch it and now we're commonly referring to various people as Table Scrappas) was adorable, especially when he was wearing those nerdy glasses and plaid shirt. Johnny is cute and totally funny! And he's supposedly the ladies' man.

So that was half the point I wanted to make in this post: Parachute = amazing band with cute members.

The other half is... (I feel that this is an appropriate moment for a drumroll. Move over, royal family!) ... Parachute has inspired me to want to learn the guitar again. How freaking awesome is that?!! I blame it on the sweet guitar parts in their songs. After 2 years, I'm inspired again. The first band that inspired me to learn how to play the guitar was Simple Plan. Since then, my inspiration has spiraled downwards to nothing and I haven't touched the guitar in two years.

Maybe I'm not musically talented but I've always had this love for learning an instrument. Our guitar lessons were a struggle because the teacher was bad and we tried to learn it ourselves but somehow failed. And school and other things were always something that came between our practicing time. After we began to lack inspiration, we made excuses not to touch the guitar.

Now I'm inspired again. I'm ecstatic but I'm not sure if we'll be successful in learning it again. Wait for more tales of the guitar.

x

Hold my gun and watch the door
Pick the lock and cut the phone
Keep your head up, love,
Nobody here can stop us

Grab the bags when sirens call
We're out the window, through the yard
Keep it locked up tight
Nobody here can stop us

Baby, I've had this same dream
Where I wake up wondering
What it really means
If the world came running down

If it was you and me against the world
Baby, they've got us under but
We'll take whatever we want.
If it was you and me against the world,
You get the car, I'll get the cash,
We'll take the money and run.

They'll come running through the door
Shattered glass across the floor
Oh, they think they know but
We both know they don't.
Oh, we did our crime and got away,
We stole the gold and made the day
And we both smile knowing that they saying
Nobody here can stop us

Baby, I've had this same dream
Where I wake up wondering
What it really means
If the world came running down

Oh, I keep waking up
In an empty bed
And I'm wondering why you're
All the things I should have said
And, oh, we could have had

If it was you and me against the world,
Baby, they've got us under but
We'll take whatever we want.
If it was you and me against the world,
You get the car, I'll get the cash,
We'll take the money and run.

If it was you and me against the world,
Baby, they've got our number but
We'll take whatever we want.
If it was you and me against the world,
You get the car, I'll get the cash,
We'll take the money and run.

You get the car, I'll get the cash,
We'll take the money and run.

It's you and me against the world.

what I did and didn’t do

tacosauce — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 13:22:44 +0000

I confess that I just did something stupid. I accidentally deleted the most recent comments so if yours isn't here, I apologize. I have no idea why the comments went into the spam folder and I tried to recover them but I couldn't. Butterfingers, they call me. :/

Don't worry. It won't happen again. Do leave your comments again. Thanks.

On the other hand,

YES! I opened my Winamp today and was kind of shocked. I added this song into my playlist recently (maybe four months ago) and suddenly I find it my top three most played songs. Woot. I love Low Shoulder. I know taking four months to reach 91 plays might seem long but it's not every day that I get to listen to music. (:

Notice all my AAR songs? Mwahahaha! Count Dracula laughs. And at one point I was obsessed about Katy Perry's Self Inflicted which explains why it's on top of the list too.

Oh, well. There's my short update and apology.

P.S: I'm currently listening to Adam Lambert - Fever. It's addictive.

you’re beautiful, it’s true

tacosauce — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:57:19 +0000

It seems like the journey to the end of the rainbow where the pot of gold is taking forever.

I can't wait till I finally see the end. I hope it'll be soon.

As you all might have noticed (for those who actually still read this), I've been really busy. I've been piled with homework and nothing else. I'll probably be free the next few weeks so wait for more posts.

These are the few things that summarize my week.

Ugh, so overrated.

Happy Saturday!

See you folks.

when everything’s about to change

cheeseburger — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:26:50 +0000

Like or not.

1. Low Shoulder - Through The Trees
I'm still here breathing now
until I'm set free
Go quiet through the trees

2. Taylor Swift - The Other Side Of The Door
And I broke down crying, was she worth this mess?
After everything and that little black dress
After everything I must confess, I need you

3. Adam Lambert - If I Had You
Yeah if I had you, then money, fame and fortune never could compete

4. One Republic - Secrets
This time, don’t need another perfect line
Don’t care if critics never jump in line
I’m gonna give all my secrets away

5. All-American Rejects - Sierra's Song
Sealed with love, open the door and I'll walk right beside you
My Sierra, I'll give you more than a shoulder to cry

6. Lady GaGa - Bad Romance
I want your love and
I want your revenge
You and me could write a bad romance

7. Little Boots - Remedy
Move while you’re watching me dance with the enemy
I've got a remedy oh uh oh uh oh

8. Jesse McCartney - Come To Me
You can just be yourself,
'Cause I don't want nobody else.
All of your secrets are safe with me.
For the kind of love you can trust,
For more than just a crush,
Baby, why don't you just come to me?

9. Boys Like Girls - Someone Like You
So, sing me a song,
I know all the words to,
And I'll sing along,
Could you be my savior?

10. Backstreet Boys - Shattered
And now I'm shattered,
(From the chip in my heart, kept taking it till it broke)

What comes after their self-titled album? Simple Plan and their new album! I can't wait for the album because from what Chuck and Pierre keep Tweeting now and then, it sounds pretty interesting. Also because we've been waiting for, what, two years already.

Then, there's AAR. They said they're gonna try to write an album together. You know, after their fight, they might have a little difficulties. I don't know but I'm hoping it'll be a really good one. Hopefully, they'll release it by the end of this year.

And Linkin Park? Definitely. More songs like New Divide and Leave Out All The Rest. I don't like the noisy screaming and rap-like songs. Hey, but they're not as bad as everyone thinks. I bet they'll have a song on Transformers 3.

Miss - oops, I mean, soon-to-be Mrs - Katy Perry is working with Ryan Tedder on her next album. Awesome pair! Ryan is good with anyone and all the songs he writes is just simple but amazing. Better vocal performance, maybe, Katy? And more lovable songs like I Kissed A Girl, please. Don't keep us waiting.

Maroon 5, please don't break up. Please, please, please. I'm willing to wait for album if you're not breaking up. They're all such great people. Their album should be ready by early 2010, says Wikipedia. I can't wait. I'm not expecting anything less from their new album.

What name comes before Departure? Jesse McCartney. Duh. What were you thinking? It seems like he's done with a few songs. He says it's like a continuation for Departure. Bleh. He should definitely sing more songs like Right Where You Want Me. Okay, whatever. I can't wait.

Oh, guess who else? Yes, Taylor Swift. Everyone is wild for her and everyone expects the best from her. Breakup, makeup, heartbreaks, unnoticed love songs.

This is for T, since I don't listen to Lifehouse. Lifehouse FTW for her! A new album this year, I think.

I don't know why, but I think I'll wait for Hard Fi's and Matchbox 20's new album this year. Hard Fi isn't that bad but hopefully there are some songs I can actually listen to. Go, Rob Thomas, for Matchbox 20! Their songs are so cute and nice. So, yeah.

BTW, Happy Birthday, Justin Timberlake!

You rock since N'sync. Keep donating to charity because it's a really, really good deed. Keep rocking and dancing!

Snoopy is such an adorable beagle.

you took my heart away

tacosauce — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:34:21 +0000

Ooooh, baaaa! Said the little green men in Toy Story.

I kind of hate cupcakes but I like looking at them. Purple cupcakes are idealistic.

Okay, to cut to the chase, we haven't been blogging much because we've been busy, busy, busy! Really busy, I feel like flying off to another planet to take a breather. *exhales!

Sunday, I have never liked you much.

I left my heart homework on the dancefloor (so that people will step all over it and eventually it'll shred to pieces). HAHA. I'm a genius!

I'm having a karaoke session at home now. Saturday night, y'all.

She's gorgeous.

Guess whose? You got that right. Mine.

He is not frigging JUS*** BIE***.

I want and need a purse, preferably a Marc Jacobs one. (:

Basically, all my thoughts since I stopped blogging. Sufficient enough to keep you satiated for another week, I hope.

XOXO.

hey, slow it down

cheeseburger — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:30:51 +0000

I finished playing Batman : Arkham Asylum yesterday.

The ending was great. I can't wait for the sequel. I really enjoyed playing the game, especially the sneaking around and taking down the baddies silently. I would definitely play it again in normal mode, not easy mode.

But it's not the same reason why I want to play Modern Warfare 2 again. It's because MW2 has eye candy realistic effects, great storyline and everything. Or maybe because I want to play all the maps alone without the help of others. I really don't know how to explain it but I just want to play it. Again.

I spent my morning playing Left 4 Dead 2. Awesomeness. I love playing as Ellis or Nick.

These days are just games, games, games.

I hardly listen to music. Only if someone plays some music, I'll just stay and listen.

Top 5.

Adam Lambert - Whataya Want From Me

Go watch the video! It's so nice and emotional. Very different compared to For Your Entertainment video. He looks good in that long-sleeved shirt he was wearing. And the colour of his eyes are the nicest I've ever seen. I love it when he doesn't gel his hair. I love this song.. of course.

T.I - Whatever You Like
I mean, I would love to have whatever I like. Don't you?

Simple Plan - When I'm Gone
Always awesome music video.

One Republic - Say (All I Need)
Love Ryan Tedder's Lacoste shoes.

Maroon 5 - Won't Go Home Without You
I love, love, love Adam's vest! It's so cute because it's connected to the shirt.

The weekends flew by again.

and i just thought i should tell you, baby

cheeseburger — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 07:12:26 +0000

My ten favorite songs and why I like them.

1. Taylor Swift - Jump Then Fall
[The lyrics are so nice, I gotta love the song and the guitar parts. And also because the song isn't overplayed or overrated. She's a great songwriter and her songs are lovable but hearing You Belong With Me or Fifteen on the radio every day is not fun. People like songs then they twist their taste in music sometimes. Yes, we still love Taylor but I prefer her golden curls to her blonder, straightened hair.]

2. Backstreet Boys - Straight Through My Heart
[It's so old school compared to the other songs on their This Is Us album. My mom has been a big BSB fan since forever and she still is and that makes me proud to love their songs. I think it's the introduction of the song that attracts attention. It's so pop.]

3. Adam Lambert - For Your Entertainment
[Gosh, I don't know where to start. Maybe because my family is a huge fan of this song! It's so catchy, you can't hate it. Even my mom likes it. Who thought she would?! Not me! Adam's vocal performance is great. I love this song. Let's hope my dog will start liking it too!]

4. Cascada - Fever
[It's her second single from the Evacuate The Dancefloor album. I only like the verse. The chorus? Not so much. Only the verse catches my attention.]

5. One Republic - Secrets
[Because I'm such a big fan of them! I heard this song at McDonalds recently and my face lit up, literally. There was another time I heard their song in the car and I practically yelled, "Yes! This song!". How embarrassing.. ]

6. Jesse McCartney - It's Over
[I have no idea why I like this song. I wasn't originally a big fan of his songs but nowadays, I can't stop listening to them. Oh, this is his favorite song! It's good to know that I like the same song as the singer himself. I can't say his voice isn't good.. Well, I like this song. End of story.]

7. Maroon 5 - Makes Me Wonder
[This song brings back a few memories here and there. Also because I miss Maroon 5 and their songs. This is like our other vacation song. Makes Me Wonder has a catchy beat and the great guitar parts will make you crave for more.]

8. Ciara (ft. Justin Timberlake) - Love S-- Magic
[Excuse me for censoring the song name in such a way. It just feels inappropriate. Great song for a fashion show. It made me wanna dance to the beat. I love the beat. Ciara's a pretty good singer. And J.T? Great since N'sync. The music world should have more duets like these.]

9. All-American Rejects - Real World
[My all time favorite. How can I not like this song? It's so nice. I still listen to it.]

10. Simple Plan - When I'm Gone
[I love this song.. again.]

did you trade it for something?

tacosauce — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:28:44 +0000

Didn't I tell you that Marc Jacobs is a genius? I'm putting these two tops on my Christmas wish list.

One Republic is godly. Ryan Tedder is incredible, I'm telling you.

Blue is coming back. Are you excited?

Boys Like Girls. It's real hard to find a decent picture because it's always messed up by one of them looking weird. Like really weird.

This is Gaga. You love her. She's scary and she looks better with dark hair - her original hair color.

Next spring/summer? Pierre, what songs are you writing?? Are they each going to be 8 minutes long???

Yes, Nick, we don't like your paisley tux. Throw it away and get more cute T-shirts. ;D

Sebastien Lefebvre - Good Night

His fifth Mlog (music video blog?). We love the Seb on the left. Adorable. Seb in glasses is weird.

I have nothing more to say.

C made me write a post so here it is. 130 words of utter nothingness.

Bleh.

as I stare at you for hours

tacosauce — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:29:40 +0000

They should have more signs like these around town.

So.. since C didn't put up pictures for Jesse McCartney in her previous post, I will put 'em up now. MWAHAHAHA!

Why did he have to go dark haired? Blond was cute.

Let's see.. The Gibson or..

..or the Takamine.

Literally and figuratively.

The French Canadian. What has happened to David? If it's one person who is good at keeping a low profile, it's this guy. Haven't heard a peep about him in what seems like donkey years.

I LOVE this picture. It's "pretty fla", quote Sebastien. Gabe, if I stood beside you, it would be as if I were a mushroom and you were a redwood tree. Okay, maybe not a mushroom. How about a mango tree? Lol.

At Katy's 25th birthday bash. James Valentine, Katy Perry and Mickey Madden. Who wants to invite me to their birthday party?

Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox. Man, they look good together.

Hi, my name is Paul Walker. Hi, Paul, nice gesture you're showing your fans. I love peace. Really? So do I.

I want a Taylor Taylor guitar. Grrr. Maybe no Gibson or Takamine then.

Hope you enjoyed my random thoughts and random pictures.

More later.