My Top 3 Places to Shop, Summer '14

Here is a list of my top 3 places to shop this summer.  These stores show a large variety of options.

Number 3: JC Penney
The past year or two I have had a hard time finding a lot of variety here, but recently they have a lot of great tops and skirts.  The shorts this season there are really comfortable and many have a lot of stretch, making them even more comfortable.  This is a great place to pick up some basics.

Number 2: Charlotte Russe
Again, he past year or two I have not been able to find much here, but this summer they have some beautiful dresses.  They do have way too many of the "Miley Cyrus" looking like a ho tops and high waisted shorts, but they also carry a lot cute jean shorts and tops.  This is a great place to pick up bottom pieces and dresses.

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Number 1: Charming Charlies
My favorite store right now, you can find everything you need for an outfit.  The prices are not bad either! The only downside is that there are not really any bottom pieces.  They carry mostly dresses, tops, and leggings.  I did find a skirt that is also a dress, but things like that are a rarity there.  They carry all the accessories in all the colors you could ever need, making it very easy to put together an entire outfit.  They often have great sales and some good clearance pieces, though the clearance is small.  Whatever you need, you can find it here.

Top 3 Make-up Items for Sensitive Skin, Summer 2014!

I have very sensitive skin, so finding makeup that doesn't irritate it can be difficult.  I recently found a line at my local Rite-Aid called Physicians Formula that uses a few different makeup companies who have made products for people with sensitive skin. All products are part of the Physicians Formula line. Here are my Top 3 picks for Summer 2014.

Number 3: Super CC+ Color - Correction + Care CC + Powder SPF 30
You can find this product here!

This CC powder is amazing!  It is very gentle and creates a nice, even skin tone.  With SPF it is also great at protecting your skin from sun and does not sweat off like a foundation or primer.

Number 2: Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Kohl Kajal Eyeliner Trio 
You can find this product here!

Though these are a little fragile, they slide on smooth and easily.  I have the hardest time with eyeliners as every time I try to apply eyeliner I start to cry it off.  These eyeliners are waterproof, so even if my eyes do get watery this eyeliner stays on!

Number 1: Ph Matchmaker PH Powered Lip Gloss
You can find this product here!

My favorite product, this awesome lip gloss custom matches your lips and created the perfect shade for you. This product has been designed using PH balancing science. It goes on clear and within 60 seconds you have a custom shade for just for you!  This product also lasts for quite some time, even when the gloss has rubbed off.  This lip gloss is a must have!

My Top 3 Beauty Products for Summer 2014!

Here is a list of 3 amazing beauty products for summer!

Number 3: Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Face Scrub
You can find this product here!

I love this face wash and it's a great price! This product cleans deep, and with mint added it is a refreshing clean you can feel.  I recommend all of the Deep Clean products if you are in search for any new facial regimen and want something that's gentle on your skin but also cleans deep.

Number 2: Kevin Murphy Shimmer Shine for Hair
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This spray for your hair adds shine and sparkle, while repairing damaged hair.  Using extract from the Immortelle flower, a flower that never wilts, even when plucked, Shimmer Shine is a must have for anyone looking to add shine to their hair!  The spray also uses gold sparkles in the mixture, and seems to make your hair glow, bringing out any natural highlights. Although it is a little expensive and hard to find it is worth the search and will leave your hair looking and smelling amazing!

Number 1: Olay Professional ProX Advanced Cleansing System
You can find this product here!

Coming in at number one is the ProX Advanced Cleansing system facial brush.  This brush has two different spin speeds and cleans deep.  I bought this just for the brush, and used that Neutrogena Deep Clean wash instead of the one that came with the brush. Honestly, any nicely made one will work and is essential to keeping your face blemish free.  Since using this product I have had no problems with pimples and other skin issues, and my face feel clean all the time.  The first time you use this product it feels as if you just buffered your face, and you wonder how you ever could have managed without that clean feeling.  If choosing just one item to try of my top three, I recommend trying this one first. I promise you will not be disappointed.

My Top 3 Manga Heartthrobs

While I was out today my husband and I were talking about Fullmetal Alchemist and I had the idea to make a list of my Top 3 Manga Heathrobs.  I thought it would be fun. :P

Number 3: Hatsuharu from Fruits Basket
The bull of the Zodiac, he has both a strong personality and is full of life.

Number 2: Colonel Mustang from Fullmetal Alchemist
I don't normally curse in writing, but his he is kick ass.  The Flame Alchemist, he is hot hot hot.

Number 1: Trunks from Dragon Ball Z
O.K., this one is for old time's sake.  Dragon Ball Z was one of my first anime, and when I was little I thought Trunks was the coolest.  He still is, though I now have my own real life hearthrob. ;) 

My Top 3 Manga

I read a lot of manga and in many different genras and have decided top compile a list of my top 3.

Number 3: Pita Ten by Koge-Donbo
Coming in at number three is Pita Ten. This story follows a middle school boy in his quest to find happiness, and it comes in the form of a young girl claiming to be an angel, Misha. This manga has beautiful artwork as well as a touching story.  Though Misha is annoying at first, you grow to love her innocent character and desperately want the young boy to care for her. Though the story drags a little, this manga is a must read.

Number 2: Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa
Not only one of my favorites, but also hugely popular in both Japan and America, this shonnen manga is about two boys quest to restore their bodies after using alchemy to try and bring their mother back from the dead. Placed in a world similar to ours, where alchemy evolved instead of science, this manga is placed in a time and place similar to World War 2 era Germany. Though there world seems different than ours it draws many parallels to the conflict facing our world before WW2, and creates a compelling and dark story. The art is good in the beginning and it is fun to see the artist grow as the series progresses. If looking for an adventurous, dark tale this is the manga for you!

Number 1: Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya
My all time favorite, Fruits Basket is a tale of a young girl who lost her mother and is taken in by a family known as the Somas. Little does she know the Somas have a curse. Whenever hugged by someone of the opposite sex, they turn into an animal from the zodiac. With beautiful art work, this manga delivers hours of true to life tales that will leave you contemplating them long after you have finished reading. Fruits Basket is not only the numbed one selling shojo manga in America, it is an essential read for manga fans.