Average Elle

Mom jeans have been making a breakthrough this season with it's comfortable yet vintage-like fit. A comfortable pair of quality jeans have to be one of my favourite things to wear on a day-to-day basis. This post is going to be more about finding and purchasing a good pair of mom jeans rather than a personal style post (do not worry, I will be featuring mom jeans in some of OOTD posts in the near future).

If anyone is curious about what I am wearing in the picture above, I am wearing a basic black t-shirt from H&M, and a fluffy burgundy cardigan that is also from H&M. The mom jeans that I am showcasing in this post are from Forever 21 (if anyone was wondering, the jeans are a size 26). Also, as I always get questions about what lipstick shade I wear, I am wearing Vampira from Kat Von D's liquid lipstick line.


As a "shorter" individual, I usually struggle with finding a good fit of jeans that aren't too long. With my past experience with finding a good pair of mom jeans, I noticed that although they are high waisted, most of the ones I've tried on are far too long for my height. Honestly, in terms of length, I still haven't found a good pair of mom jeans, however I do prefer to always pin-roll my jeans above my ankles because I like the look of it. If you too struggle with jeans length, I suggest that you don't get discouraged and continue to explore different stores and jeans. If you have no luck then pin-rolling or even get them hemmed could be a solution. It is important to find a good length of jeans because if they're too long you may risk ruining the bottom of your jeans (unless you like the worn-out bottom jeans look, then by all means get a longer pair of jeans).

Another thing that is very important about buying a good pair of mom jeans (or any type of jeans for that matter) is the waist size. I guess this one is a no brainer, but I have come across some people who buy jeans with a very big waist size. You want to find a comfortable waist size for your jeans, I personally like a waist size that is not too tight and slightly loose because I can't "breathe" with tight jeans on. When I was buying the mom jeans in the picture above, I noticed that the fit was a little awkward for me; what I mean is that my hips are wide while my waist is small, making it difficult for me to find a good waist size. I am guilty of purchasing a pair of mom jeans with a bigger waist size because when I sized down from a size 26, the jeans felt very uncomfortable and tight around my hip area. Although the waist is a little too big, I do compromise and just wear a belt with my jeans. The purpose behind me sharing my own experience is to emphasize how important it is to find a fit that feels comfortable. It's good to have an idea of what kind of look you want your mom jeans to give off. If you want something loose and laid back then maybe a bigger waist size will work for you, or if you want a more fitted and tighter look, then you'll want to get a smaller waist size.

Don't let me be the dictator and tell you what kind of fit of mom jeans you should get. I just want to share my knowledge and experience with you guys so that you get a better idea of what fit you're looking for. If there is one thing I want to hammer into your heads, it's that comfort is key. I know that I say this in almost all my blog posts, but it is such a small yet important thing to keep in your mind when you're buying any type of clothing item.

I think mom jeans are now one of my favourite jeans because they're loose and comfortable just like boyfriend jeans (if you want some style inspiration for boyfriend jeans, you may find my "Closet Staple: Boyfriend Jeans" post helpful). Some people can't tell the difference between boyfriend jeans and mom jeans. Mom jeans are high waisted with a relaxed fit. Boyfriend jeans just have the relaxed fit. I think because everyone is so crazy about boyfriend jeans, they tend to forget about mom jeans, hence why I wanted to show a little love for them.

Elvina here! I know it has been a while since my last post, a lot of things happened in my life and I was not able to focus on making new post. You all have been very patient with me and I am so grateful to have such supportive and understanding readers! I have finally been able to get my life back in order and am now able to make posts again *insert cheers here*.

This week I wanted to give my two-cents on the Marc Jacobs Glow Stick Glistening Illuminator. As of lately, a lot of people have been raving about this highlighter. Obviously my curiosity got the best of me and I decided to commit and purchase the highlighter at Sephora. At first I was very hesitant about this purchase as it is an expensive one, however I believe that I got my dollars worth. I understand that $53 (in Canadian dollars) seems like a ridiculous price for a small highlighter, however I think you should understand that this is a higher end product. If you have the money to spare, then you may like this highlighter; if not then there are many other affordable highlighters out there that are as good or even better than this one.


In terms of how much product you get, I'd say you get a decent amount. I know many people complain about how there isn't enough product, but I want to point out that although it may seem like you don't get a lot of product when you roll out the highlighter, the width/length of the product makes up for the height. I will also say that a little product goes a long way and will last you a good amount of time.

If you're someone who likes a very bold highlight, then you may want to consider a powder highlight or something a little more pigmented. This highlighter does have a lot of potential to be built on. When I was applying this product I noticed that the highlight was very subtle, which I personally like as I do not like a very bold highlight on myself; however when I am in the mood for a bold highlight, I first apply this one before going over it with another powder highlighter.  


This highlighter comes in one shade which is called Spotlight; it is a fusion of silver and gold making it an universal shade that can be used for any skin tone. As a tanned/dark skin toned individual, a lot of highlighters that have a shimmer to them tend to make me look ashy, this highlighter on the other hand doesn't make me look ashy. It's actually the perfect shade for me. I know that the swatch on my hand in the picture above looks a little ashy, but after blending it out with a Beauty Blender, I am left with a very dewy and fresh looking highlight.

I do highly recommend that before you purchase the product, you should test it out and blend it on you skin to see if this highlighter is something you see yourself using in the future. I'm not making this post to say that you must buy this product or that you need it, however I think that if you want a good everyday highlighter and have some money to spare, then this might be a great edition to your makeup collection.