30 Day Anime Challenge {Day #13 Favorite Shoujo + Shonen Anime}~!

Hey Guys~!

On today's installment of the 30 Day Anime Challenge, I'll be sharing my favorite Shoujo and Shonen anime. If you don't know what that means, generally speaking, Shoujo are anime targeted for a female audience and Shonen are targeted towards a male audience. I know there are exceptions, but I was just giving a basic definition. So let's start~~!

My favorite Shoujo Anime is . . . Kamisama Hajimemashita~!!

This anime is about a girl named Nanami who becomes homeless after her father with a gambling addiction abandons her and she's evicted from their house. By saving a guy from a dog, she ends up living in a shrine with a fox spirit, Tomoe.

I really liked this anime because the cast of characters work really well together. Nanami's relationship with Tomoe and the other male characters in the series. Also this anime combines supernatural elements, comedy, and romance, without ruining the serious moments. I have seen the second season, and I really hope this gets a third.

My favorite Shonen Anime is . . . Fairy Tail~!!

This shouldn't be that much of a surprise. Fairy Tail is about a world where some people are mages, meaning they have magical powers. There are guilds of these mages, and this anime follows the Fairy Tail guild and it's members.


I love this anime for the characters and their relationships. In my favorite couples post, I shared two of my favorite Fairy Tail pairings, Gray x Juvia and Gajeel x Levy. All four of these characters are some of my favorites in the series. Juvia is my favorite character in the show, I just love her personality in contrast with the rest of the cast.  Right now in the anime it is my favorite arc, Tartarous, and I'm happy with how it is so far.

I hope you guys enjoyed today's post. Share your favorite shoujo and shonen anime in the comments below, I love getting new recommendation and hearing about you guys's favorites. Thank you guys so much for reading and I'll see you at my next post.

xo

Alyss

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Fashion Trends I Just Can't Deal With #2~!

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In May I wrote about certain fashion trends/items that I just don't like, if you didn't see it {click here} to check it out. Today I decided to do another one, because recently I realized there are other things that people wear that I just don't like. Again, these are my opinions and if you like anything I'm about to talk about that's fine. Some of you may not like the things I like and that's okay. Everyone's style is personal. So let's start~~!

Knee High Gladiator Sandals

These are cages for your feet~! What did your feet do to you to deserve to be imprisoned in these~? The stupidest part of these is that they aren't form fitting to your legs so if you have small calves, then these shoes just hang around your legs. There isn't any way to make them fit your legs, and not everyone has the same legs so how do you size these? I have seen people wear these and they have never looked good, I don't even know what you would wear with these. 

Shirts and Dresses with Real Zippers Down the Front

I get that zippers in the back are hard to do, I often have problems zipping myself into things. I get zippers on the side, they are easier for me to do and aren't really noticeable. But this is just ridiculous~! The dresses like this that I've seen literally unzip and it just opens. I get a zipper that goes part way down if it's done tastefully. Sometimes I like showing a little cleavage, but I'd be scared to wear this in fear the whole thing would just unzip.

Two Piece Outfits that are the Same Pattern

I love patterns, polka dots, stripes, plaid, etc. I personally just find outfits like this, especially when the pattern is super colorful, busy. I would pair a patterned top or bottoms with a solid colored piece of clothing. I'm not against a lot of color, but something like this just bothers me to look at. It almost reminds me of a pajama set, because of the matching material. 

Aviator Sunglasses

This is more that I just don't like how they look on me. On other people they look nice and I'm super jealous of the people they look nice on. These have been a thing for as long as I can remember and every time I go shopping I try on a pair. It doesn't matter what I'm wearing, they just look bad on me. 

Clear Shoes

I don't like feet. When people are wearing shoes, why would I still want to see their feet~?! These just look stupid. They're kind of cute if you have cool socks on underneath, but for me these get old really fast. I have only see one person wear these and theirs were clear converse and they wore white socks with them. Why not just wear white shoes then~? 

Shirts with Studded Collars

Recently I went clothes shopping and every collared blouse I found had studs on it. I like studs, mostly on purses and shoes, but something about them on shirts just hasn't sat well with me. Often the studs on these shirts are really chunky and heavy, which usually weighs down the collar. Also why put studs on the collar of the shirt in the first place? Wouldn't it make more sense anywhere else on the shirt?

I hope you guys enjoyed today's post. If you have any opinions on any of the fashion items I talked about, share them with me in the comments. It's alright if you disagree, but please don't attack me for my own opinions. Thank you guys so much for reading and I'll see you at my next post.

xo

Alyss

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Gold and Turquoise Summer Makeup Tutorial {All Drugstore Products}~!

Hey Guys~!

Recently I've been trying to incorporate colors into my eye makeup, and I've come up with a few looks that I have enjoyed wearing. Today I'll be showing you how I create this gold and turquoise eye makeup. It is perfect for any summer party you may be attending and it's super easy to do. So let's start~~!

 I already have my face makeup on, so let's go straight to the eyes. First I fill in my brows with a Maybelline Brow Precise Pencil in Soft Brown. I fill in the sparse areas and then comb out my brows so the pencil blends and looks more natural.  To prime my eyes, I'm applying the Elf Eyeshadow Primer in Sheer. I dot it on my lids and then blend it out with my finger.

The first eyeshadow will be this cream champagne eyeshadow from Maybelline, the Maybelline Color Tattoo in Barely Branded. With a brush I applied it all over the lid and blended it into the inner corner too. To set the cream, I'm applying a champagne powder shadow from L'Oreal, the Infallible Shadow in Iced Latte. This will make the cream shadow last longer.

I'm using a shimmery blue from a Wet and Wild Trio, On Cloud Nine, and I'm applying it on the outer corner as well as blending it into the crease. You don't want it to be too opaque here, we want a light layer of blue first because we'll be building up the color intensity.

Then with a darker blue shadow, this is from another Wet and Wild Palette, Poster Child, I'm applying it to the outer corner to deepen it. I'm blending it lightly into the crease, so there is still depth to the look.

Taking a teal eyeliner from Rimmel, in the color Turquoise, line the lower lash line. Also line the waterline with a white eyeliner, the one I used is from L'Oreal, in the color white.

With a liquid eyeliner, this one is the Jordana Fabu Liner, create a thin line with a little wing. You can do whatever shaped wing liner you like, this is just what I'm doing. Lastly for the eyes, apply mascara to the top and bottom lashes. I'm using Covergirl Clump Crusher.

Here's the finished eyeshadow look~!!

On my lips I applied this Etude House Fresh Cherry Tint in Orange. On my lips it has a coral color, which I think works nicely with the warm tones in the gold.

I hope you guys enjoyed this makeup tutorial~! If you would like more makeup tutorials in the future, or if you have suggestions for future looks, let me know in the comments below. Also if you recreate this look, share it with me on my social media. Thank you guys so much for reading and I'll see you at my next post.

xo

Alyss

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30 Day Anime Challenge {Day #12 Anime you Wish Went on Forever}~!

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Today is Day #12 of the anime challenge and this time I'll be sharing which anime I wish never ended. To me, the happiest moment is when an anime I like gets another season, yet it doesn't happen often with many of my favorites. I have two anime that I wish went on forever/had another season, in no particular order. So let's start~~!

Dangan Ronpa

I know that the fans of the game weren't happy with the anime because of the lack of character development and other plot points that weren't included. I would love for the second game in the Dangan Ronpa series to have an anime adaptation because I think the plot would be really interesting in anime form. I found the plot of the second game to be more complex and I think it would be really cool as an anime. Also I just want to see the Kuzuruyuu and Peko scenes and Trial #3 in anime form. They are some of my favorite scenes in the game and I really want to just see how animators and voice actors would create them.

Ouran High School Host Club

This anime needs another season. The way it ended left me feeling happy and satisfied, but after starting the manga recently, I want this story to be continued. I am in love with where the plot goes after the anime ends, which I won't spoil for anyone who hasn't read it. It's not like Ouran doesn't have a large enough fan base to support another season. Please make another season~!! This was one of my favorite anime, as well as one of the first few anime I watched. Also if it does get another season, it better be dubbed because I miss J Michael Tatum as Kyoya.


I hope you guys enjoyed Day #12's post~! In the comments, share which anime you want to see get another season or just never end, I love hearing you guy's opinions. Thank you guys so much for reading and I'll see you at my next post.

xo

Alyss

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What is in My Beach Makeup Bag~!

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It is summer time, and that means going on vacation. Today I'll be sharing what I keep in my makeup bag for if I go to the beach or pool. A majority of these products are waterproof, which is great if you want to wear this while swimming. Also I am thinking about filming a tutorial using these products, so let me know if you are interested. So let's start~~!

I really like this makeup bag that came in a kit I bought last summer from Too Faced. I love the pink, blue, and white color scheme. Now let's looks at what's inside~!!

I am starting with face makeup, and for that I have three products. Primer helps makeup last longer, especially in hot weather. My favorite primer is the Maybelline Baby Skin, since it makes my skin super smooth. I don't like having heavy makeup on my face in the summer, so I like covering darkness and other imperfections with my Maybelline Fit Me concealer. To set my concealer and cause it has SPF, I also have my Pürminerals Powder Foundation. It has nice coverage without feeling heavy on my skin.

For cheeks I have one of my favorite blushes, the NYX cream blush in Boho Chic. It's a natural color that lasts really nicely. It has a sheen to it which adds a lot of life to the skin without being too bold or dramatic. I also have a bronzer, and I use this just to warm up my complexion and lightly contour. It is the NYC Bronzer in Sunny, which is completely matte.

Now onto eye products. Of course I have my Anastasia brow pencil, since I can't live without filling in my eyebrows. I have this champagne cream shadow from Maybelline that I love wearing. It brightens the eyes and stays on forever. For a pop of color, I have this Rimmel eyeliner in this pretty azure color. It's waterproof, so it will stay on even if you go swimming, and blue is a brightening color for the eyes. Last for the eyes is mascara, and I'm really liking this one from L'Oreal. It's the Manga Rock, and I have the waterproof formula. It lengthens my lashes without them clumping a ton.

For my lips, I have this lip stain from Etude House. It's an orange color, but on my lips it looks coral. I prefer lip stains, since I don't have to constantly reapply them. Also I like a coral lip for the summer because it warms up the face without being super bold.

I hope you all enjoyed seeing what I keep in my beach/pool makeup bag~! If you would like a makeup tutorial where I use these products, let me know in the comments below. Thank you guys so much for reading and I'll see you at my next post.

xo

Alyss

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Sailor Moon Wishlist~!

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I recently came up with a new idea for my wishlist posts, which is to take a certain theme or brand and create a list based on that. For example, today my wishlist will be for Sailor Moon merchandise. I fell back in love with this anime recently, and loved it growing up. I've decided to share some of my favorite clothing, accessories, etc with you guys. So let's start~~!

Luna Satchel from AliExpress

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I read about this on Kiyomi Hayano's blog, and I instantly fell in love. I ordered the Luna one and it is currently being shipped to my house. I think this is the perfect way to show your love for Sailor Moon, since the bag looks sophisticated. Also both colors are super wearable and I think would look nice with any outfit. 

Sailor Scout Tank Top from Look Human

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I showed this in one of my previous wishlists, but I had to share this. I've gotten into working out recently, and I think this shirt would be great motivation to continue working out. Also I just love the color scheme, I think it's super cute. 

Sailor Neptune Pulip Doll from JBOX

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Okay, this is super impractial, esspecially since it costs almost $200, but I just think it's super pretty. I honestly thought Sailor Neptune was the prettiest growing up, and I loved her long blue hair. Maybe this is why I've been contemplating dying my hair blue? Anyway, they sell dolls for a majority of the scouts, but this one was my favorite.

Sailor Moon Boot Sock from Strapya World

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Aren't these adorable~! I thought these would be super cute to wear with any kind of shoes, especially combat boots. This is another subtle way to incorporate Sailor Moon into your style if the outfit is simple or has pink accents.  This website has a ton of other socks with designs for the other scouts. 

Luna and Artemis Earrings from Etsy

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I am in love with these earrings. I kind of wish they came with the option of two Lunas or two Artemises, but probably you could contact the seller. There are so many other great Sailor Moon items on Etsy from jewelry, to clothes, to posters. If I could buy everything on Etsy, I would, but then I would be broke. 

Sailor Scout Dress on Amazon

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Okay, I couldn't resist, I just thought it was too cute. This dress comes in colors for all of the Sailor Scouts, which is great if you have a favorite. But for me, I like all of them, so I just want all of the dresses~!! Someone might wear this for Halloween, but I would wear this anytime of year.

I hope you guys enjoyed this Sailor Moon themed wishlist. If you enjoyed this themed wishlist, and you would like to see more, let me know in the comments below. Also suggest a theme for the next wishlist, I loved finding all these things. Thank you guys so much for reading and I'll see you at my next post.

xo

Alyss

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