Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Holiday Glam Makeup Tutorial~!

Hey Guys~!

This will be the last post of 2015 . . . It feels insane because this past year I've apparently , including this one, written 100 posts~~!! Today's 100th and final post of 2015 is a glamorous holiday party look, perfect for going out on New Year's Eve.  So let's start~~!


Sunday, December 27, 2015

Best and Worst Anime of 2015~!

Hey Guys~!

Around this time last year, I shared my favorite and least favorite anime I saw in 2014. Well, now it's time for the 2015 edition. Mini disclaimer, not everything on this list came out in 2015, these are just the shows I watched this year. The order they are listed in is not how I would rank them. Also I may love/hate something and you can have the opposite opinion, please no fighting in the comments So let's start~~!

We're going to start with my least favorite anime so we can end this post on a more positive note. Also, I didn't have many anime that I disliked this year, so that's pretty sweet.

  

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Friday, December 25, 2015

What I Got for the Holidays~!

Hey Guys~!

Merry Christmas everyone~! I hope you all are having an amazing day. Today I thought I'd share what I got from my friends and family for gifts. I did some Secret Santa/gift exchanges with some of my friends so that's where most of these gifts came from. So let's start~~!

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Thursday, December 17, 2015

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick #705 Review~!

Hey Guys~!

I have been trying to buy this lipstick for months. Every time I go to the drugstore, they either are our of this color, or the one left has been broken or dented. Well I finally got my hands on this and now today I'm reviewing it for you guys. It is my first Rimmel lip product, which made me excited to try it. So let's start~~!

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Holiday Gift Guide for Fangirls + Fanboys~!

Hey Guys~!

It's holiday season and if you're shopping for your friends or family member that is a fangirl/fanboy, someone who likes comics, anime, video games, sci-fi, etc., it can be difficult to shop for them. Sometimes you don't know what they like, and you still want to get them a great gift. Today I'll be sharing you a gift guide for your friends and family who are probably used to receiving a gift car. So let's start~~!


Under $25
Professional Fangirl - T Throw Pillow
{click here to buy}

Monday, December 7, 2015

Holiday Gift Guide for Beauty Lovers~!

Hey Guys~!

With the holiday season soon approaching, I thought I'd help you all who are shopping for gifts like I am. Today I am sharing some gift ideas for your friend(s) who are into beauty. I love buying little makeup, hair care, or skin care kits for friends because it's a great way to give them a lot to try and it's like a little pampering for them. So let's start~~!

Under $25
{click here to buy}

Friday, December 4, 2015

Louis Vuitton Daffodile Heels Inspired Nail Art~!

Hey Guys~!

I love shoes. I have an addiction to buying shoes, but I'm also not a billionaire. One of my dream pairs of shoes are Louis Vuitton Daffodiles. My favorites are black with red on the back. Since I can't afford a pair, today I thought I'd share a nail art tutorial inspired by them. It's super easy, and won't cost as much as the shoes. So let's start~~!

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

November Favorites 2015~!

Hey Guys~!

Sorry that this month I didn't post all that much. I had something planned to go up a few days ago, but my cat was sick and I had to take her to the vet. She's alright now, but last week I was busy taking care of her and going to the vet. Today I'll be sharing my monthly favorites with you from November. I have a variety of things to share with you all. So let's start~~!

Here's a picture of my cat for you guys <33

Monday, November 23, 2015

How to Depot NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil~!

Hey Guys~!

I was doing my eye makeup this morning, and I tried to sharpen my NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil. But it doesn't. I then searched the internet, trying to find the best way to sharpen or depot it. Today I'll be showing you guys how I depotted my pencil. Now, this is my first time doing this, and I assume this will work. At the end of this post, we'll see how this worked out. So let's start~~!


Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Lilac Inspired Nail Art~!

Hey Guys~!

It's time for another nail art tutorial~!! Today I'll be showing you guys this simple nail art design inspired by one of my favorite flowers, lilacs. This is more inspired by lilac bushes, where the flowers hang down, but whatever. It is super easy to do, you don't even need professional nail art tools. So let's start~~!


Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Empties / Products I've Run Out Of~!

Hey Guys~!

Sorry I haven't posted recently, I had a huge presentation for school and I'm finally done with that class~!! Since I've been trying so many new products, I have been using up a ton of different products. Today I'll be sharing some makeup, skin care, and hair care products that I've used up in the past few months. I will also include a mini review of each product in which I will say if I'd repurchase it or not. So let's start~~!

L'Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Cream
For the past few months, I have worn B.B. cream as my face makeup. This is my favorite one from the drugstore, it matches my skin tone and wears nicely. I wrote a review on it a long time ago, when I first started my blog, and since I have repurchased it twice.


Wednesday, November 4, 2015

NYX Lip Liner {Peekaboo Neutral} Review~!

Hey Guys~!

After posting my mini Ulta haul, {click here} to read that, I asked you guys to request what you would like a review on. Valencia requested me to write a review on the NYX Lip Liner, and a lot of you guys were interested in hearing my opinion on it. Today I'll be reviewing the lip liner in the color Peekaboo Neutral. So let's start~~!


Sunday, November 1, 2015

October Favorites 2015~!

Hey Guys~!

It's November, meaning it's almost December, meaning it's almost 2016~!! Sorry for not posting as much content as I normally do, I have been really busy with planning for college. Today I will me sharing my favorites from the month of October. I have some makeup, accessories, and other bits to share with you guys. So let's start~~!


Saturday, October 31, 2015

Broken Porcelain Doll Costume {and Makeup Tutorial}~!

Hey Guys~!

Happy Halloween~!! Today I will be showing you my Porcelain Doll costume that I'm wearing to a party with some friends. There will be a makeup tutorial and an O.O.T.D. so if you are last minute with your costumes like me, you have an idea. So let's start~~!


Wednesday, October 28, 2015

D.I.Y. Halloween Blood Drip Necklace~!

Hey Guys~!

Sometimes for Halloween, I like having an accessory that I can wear to school so I'm in the Halloween spirit, but not wearing a full costume. Today I'll be showing you guys how to make this blood drip necklace. It's super easy and works as a great accessory for tons of different costumes. So let's start~~!


Thursday, October 22, 2015

Favorite Autumn Nail Polishes~!

Hey Guys~!

It is autumn, possibly my favorite season, and I love painting my nails, which is a given based on my nail art tutorials. Today I decided to share an updated version of my favorite autumn nail polishes. I tried to have a variety of colors and finishes here, so there would be something for everyone. So let's start~~!

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Favorite Anime to Watch on Halloween {Collaboration with Minae}~!

Hey Guys~!

It's only ten days away from Halloween, and this year it's on a Saturday which means dressing up and partying all night. For me, part of that party is always watching some anime while I get ready. Today Minae and I have another anime collaboration where we'll be sharing what our favorite anime to watch on Halloween are. Some will be scary/gore, others will be cute, or creepy, or have cute little monsters. Anyway, hopefully there is something for everyone on this list. So let's start~~!

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Mini Ulta Haul~!

Hey Guys~!

Today I have a super quick mini Ulta haul. I went there to get a few things, and I got some free samples, and if you guys want a review on anything I show, let me know in the comments below. So let's start~~!

First I got this lip liner from NYX. It is in the color Peekaboo Neutral, which I heard is a dupe for MAC Boldly Bare. I don't MAC so I decided to pick this up, since I've been looking for a natural pink lip liner.

Saturday, October 10, 2015

Zombie Nail Art Tutorial~!

Hey Guys~!

It's October, and that means Halloween~!! It is one of my favorite holidays because it's the one day a year I can wear cosplay and no one will judge me for it. Anyway, to get in the spooky spirit, I'll be showing you guys how to do this cute zombie nail art. I am a huge fan of AMC The Walking Dead, and the new season is starting this Sunday, so I thought it would be like killing two birds with one stone. So let's start~~!



Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Cute Kawaii Wishlist~!

Hey Guys~!

Recently I came across a store called Cute Kawaii, where they sell Japanese clothing. They asked me to do a wish list post for their store, and cause everything is super cute, I said yes. Today I'll be sharing some of my favorite items from their store. Also, they gave me my own coupon code, so if you wan 10% off of anything you buy from them, use the code "alluringalyssbeauty." So let's start~~!


Monday, October 5, 2015

The Versatile Blogger Award~!

Hey Guys~!

The lovely Kay from Shoes and Glitter nominated me for the Versatile Blogger Award~! If you've never heard of the Versatile Blogger Award, basically it is for bloggers who write about a range of topics and put equal work and effort into all they do. I am super honored to receive this since I started this blog solely for beauty and now I've been posting about anime.  I expected no one to read those posts and when I see you all respond, it makes my day. So let's start~~!

Friday, October 2, 2015

Glow All Year Round: Tips, Tricks, and a DIY {ft. ALOHA}~!

Hey Guys~!

We all like having a nice, healthy glow to our skin. I used to have a problem with my skin looking dull, but through a lot of trial and error, I have developed a few tips and tricks to achieve a natural glow. Today, with help from ALOHA, I'll be sharing those tips as well as a DIY with you guys. So let's start~~!

Thursday, October 1, 2015

September Favorites 2015~!

Hey Guys~!

I have finished my first month of school. Only eight more months till I graduate~!! Anyway I have been busy and stressed out because of college applications, so doing my makeup, my skin care routine, and watching anime have been relaxing for me. Today I have some new products and things to share with you guys that I have been loving this month. So let's start~~!

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Masque Review~!

Hey Guys~!

I am always trying out new skin care products, and recently while shopping at Bloomingdale's, I spotted this. Basically it's a face mask that you can leave on overnight. This intrigued me, as a lover of face masks, and I've tried nothing like this before. I've used Kiehl's products in the past, but only hair care. Today I'll be reviewing this face mask that claims to have hydrating properties. So let's start~~!

Thursday, September 24, 2015

30 Day Anime Challenge {Day #18 Favorite Anime Quote}~!

Hey Guys~!

It's time for another entry in the anime challenge. Today I'll be sharing my favorite anime quote. Now there are a lot of anime quotes I like. Also I decided that Fairy Tail is taking a ton of these entries, so the quote won't be from there. So let's start~~!

Picture Day Tips~!

Hey Guys~!

For a lot of things in life, school ID, driver's licences, passports, etc, we need pictures taken. Today I'll be sharing some makeup and fashion tips to help you take the best picture possible. There won't be anything here about angles or lighting, because sometimes you have to take pictures head on. So let's start~~!

Makeup Tip #1: Don't Use Any Foundation or Powder with SPF 20 or Higher


This will cause your face to appear lighter than the rest of your body. It will look like your face doesn't belong to your body, and if you're pale like me you will look like a ghost. Instead, use something with either no SPF or low SPF, that way your face won't reflect light and look too light.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

30 Day Anime Challenge {Day #19 Favorite Female Anime Character}~!

Hey Guys~!

Today's post is supposed to be my favorite female anime character. However, I have already made a list of my favorite female anime characters, {click here to read that.} I wasn't sure if I should select a character from that list, or choose a character that wasn't on that list. You won't know what I chose to do just waiting here. So let's start~~!


Sunday, September 20, 2015

Nail Art Kit~!

Hey Guys~!

For a while I've been posting a lot of nail art tutorials here on my blog. On these tutorials I receive lots of questions about the tools I use and where I get them. Today I thought I'd share with you guys what I keep in my nail art kit. So let's start~~!

The biggest question I get is where I get my nail art brushes from, the answer may surprise you. I actually used cheap paint brushes from the dollar store. They actually work pretty well, and are inexpensive. Before I use them I make sure to rub them with Vaseline to prevent the nail polish from staining them. After I finish with the nail polish, I like to lightly clean the brushes with nail polish remover and cold water.


Next thing I have in my kit is my really old dotting tool. I got this a really long time ago, but you can find them at any beauty store or drugstore. Mines pretty dirty, but it works alright. If you can't find a dotting tool, toothpicks are the next best thing. Are used toothpicks a lot and they're great for more than just the dots. I've used them to make lines, both straight and squiggly ones.


For gradients I really enjoy using makeup sponges. They're really inexpensive, and super easy to find. I don't have a favorite brand to recommend.


I also have a large range of jewels and stickers. I bought this set of jewels on Amazon, they don't sell this specific one anymore, but there's a huge variety online. For applying jewels, I use a cuticle stick or tweezers. Stickers again most often at the drugstore. They're not my favorite things to use, but they really add a lot to the designs. Like the jewels I use a tweezers to apply them.


So that was everything in my nail art kit. I hope you guys enjoyed this and found it helpful. If you have anymore questions leave them in a comment down below, and I'll try to answer as soon as possible. Thank you guys so much for reading and I'll see you at my next post.

xo

Alyss
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Thursday, September 17, 2015

Lorac Pro Palette Review~!

Hey Guys~!

We all know I've an addiction to buying eyeshadow palettes. For once I don't have an Urban Decay palette to review. Today I'll be reviewing my first palette from the company Lorac. I've heard a lot about the quality of their eyeshadows so I decided to try them out. In today's review I'll be talking about the original Lorac pro palette. So let's start~~!


Monday, September 14, 2015

What's in My Back to School Survival Kit~!

Hey Guys~!

I am back in school, like I assume most of you are. Besides carrying around my textbooks, binders, and pencils, I have this cute little pouch. Inside I keep what I call, my school survival kit. This is basically an emergency kit, containing what I need for school, besides my homework. So let's start~~!


Friday, September 11, 2015

Which Anime I Watched in Summer 2015 {Collaboration with Minae}~!

Hey Guys~!

Today I have another anime collaboration with Minae from Minae's Magical Nation. We'll each be sharing five anime we watched this summer. This post will be spoiler free, and each anime will get a mini review. Also not all of these anime are from the 2015 summer season. So let's start~~!

Owari no Seraph / Seraph of the End



Okay, this shouldn't have been a surprise, it's been in two favorites posts this summer. If you missed any of the praise I've given this anime, let me start with the plot. The vampires release a disease all over Japan, killing all the adults. The children that were left were taken into villages where they are forced to give up their blood to the vampires. The main characters, Yuichiro and Mikaela, create a plan for them and their friends to escape, however it goes horribly wrong and only Yuichiro escapes. A few years later, Yuichiro is training to join the Japanese Imperial Demon Army, and through a suspension, ends up in school. There are so many amazing characters in this series, you all know how much I love Shinoa, but honestly there isn't any character I think is pointless, generic, or that I overall dislike. Most vampire anime I've seen I've disliked, for example; Vampire Knight and Rosario + Vampire. This one is very unique in that it's more action focused rather than fan service. If you enjoy vampires, but don't want an anime version of Twilight, this is great for you.

Mirai Nikki / Future Diary



After hearing about this anime for a long time, and being recommended it tons of times, I decided to watch it. The story is about Yukiteru Amano, who is found keeping track of everything in his phone, "diary." One day a god names Deus announces a game to Yukiteru and eleven other players. The game is to find and kill the other diary owners in order to become god. Yuno is a girl in Yukiteru's class, who also has a diary, and vows to protect him in order for him to become god. I am a huge fan of psychological horror anime, and this one is no exception. There are so many twists and turns, your emotions with be all over the place, and you won't know who to trust. My favorite character has to be Uryu Minene, one of the diary owners. She initially doesn't trust anyone, but almost serves as a mentor for Yukiteru. Her character development is interesting to watch, one minute you'll be smiling and the next you just feel bad for her.  I will warn you that there is a good amount of gore and violence in this anime. On Hulu, where I watched it, is the censored version, so if you are interested, but squeamish, you should be fine.

Sword Art Online II



* To be as clear as possible, I only watched the first half of this anime. I tried to watch the second half, but I found it really boring and gave up *

Anyway this is the second season of Sword Art Online, and I liked it significantly more. The first half is about a game called Gun Gale Online, where some of the top players are somehow being killed. Kirito is sent in to investigate the game and there he meets Sinon. I've talked about how much I love Sinon in other anime posts, and honestly, the reason why I love this anime so much is because of Sinon. She struggles with anxiety and panic attacks, and I found her to be handled perfectly. It was written realistically and the acting made it realistic. If you actually like Sword Art, you will enjoy this. And if you're like me, and you didn't like the first season, try the second one out. 

The Fruit of Grisaia



I began this anime at the end of the summer, and I haven't finished it yet. My friend introduced me to this series and I so far really enjoy it. The story is about the students of Mihama Academy, five girls. One day a new student arrives, Kazami Yuiji, and I can't really say anything about him without spoiling the entire story. There are three seasons, I'm on the first one. I will say that there is some overly unnecessary fan service, but for me, the characters outshine the panty shots. Each of the girls have their own back story and personality, and I don't have a distinct favorite yet. I do enjoy this anime, but I can't fully recommend it till I finish it. 

Another



My friend recommended this to me a while ago. Like a year ago. And now I finally watched it.

Another is about a class that is haunted by spirit and until the spirit is gone, the students and families of the students are in danger. If I explain anything else, I may spoil it, and I wouldn't want to for anyone interested. As I said earlier, I enjoy psychological horror. However I found the gore, even though it was censored, to be too much. The death scenes are over the top, which is good for creating a sense of urgency, but I just found them distracting from the plot and the characters. I felt that the story itself didn't matter because the writers and animators clearly spent more time on the death scenes. You knew when they were coming and it personally distracted me. The opening is one of my favorites, but it also doesn't sound like it fits the anime. Overall I thought it was okay, I've seen better and the gore was a bit much for me. 

I hope you all enjoyed today's post~! In the comments below, tell me which anime you have seen this summer / if you have seen any of the anime I talked about, let me know what you thought of them. I just realized this week was a lot of anime posts, and I'm sorry if that doesn't appeal to you. There will be a super cool fashion post coming out sometime next week so stay tuned for that. If you want to check out Minae's post, {click here.} Thank you guys so much for reading and I'll see you at my next post.

xo

Alyss

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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

30 Day Anime Challenge {Day #17 Favorite Anime Weapon}~!

Hey Guys~!

Once again if I watched action anime, this would be easy. Today we're talking about anime weapons, and I do have a favorite which isn't from Fairy Tail. You guys should be proud of me. I will say that the reason this is my favorite is more because of the character, but I do love the weapon none the less. So let's start~~!




Monday, September 7, 2015

Kiss Gel Dress Review~!

Hey Guys~!

Today I have a review for a product I've never tried before, nail strips. If you don't know what they are, basically they are strips for your nails that come in tons of colors and designs. I've heard mixed reviews on them, and my friend gave me a set for my birthday. Now I'll be sharing what I think of them for you guys. So let's start~~!