August Favorites!

Hello again everyone!

August has come and gone, which means it's time for a favorites post!

I have quite a lot of beauty products this month, but as always I have music, anime, and other things as well!

Let's go!

Beauty/Fashion:

Benefit's Coralista Blush

I bought this when I went and picked up Benetint at Sephora, but I didn't use it immediately so I couldn't review it at all.  Now that I've used it, I've fallen in love with it!  The only blush I had before I bought this was a bright candy pink, and that doesn't always work with every look.  This color on the other hand, works for just about any look you can pull together.  This blush is a lovely peach-y coral color with just a hint of gold shimmer.  Just putting a bit of this on your face makes you look wide-awake and glowy!

This product comes with a magnetic close box, and a small brush with a wooden handle.  Usually I'm not a fan of the brushes that come with blush, but I'm actually fond of this one.  This also has the lovely rose scent that the Benetint does, so I'm going to take a guess and say that most of their products smell like roses.  It's pretty awesome!

Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer

I've had this product for quite some time now, but I just started to use it regularly since I prefer not to wear a full face of foundation during the Summertime.  The Texas heat can melt make-up pretty quickly.  This concealer provides just enough coverage under my eyes and on my acne scars to give me a little confidence boost while letting my skin breathe and letting its natural glow shine through.  

This product has a liquid consistency with a sponge applicator.  You twist the red top, then the product will come out of the sponge when you apply it to your face.  It's very convenient to have the applicator attached to the product, so you can carry it in your backpack or your purse for touch ups if you need them.  

In the Winter season, you can wear this without setting it with anything, but in the Summertime, you'll need to set it with some powder so it doesn't melt off because of the liquid consistency.

OGX's Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco

I didn't really have to do much in the way of hair care before I bleached the ends and did the ombre pink style, but afterwards, I was trying different things to keep my hair healthy and soft, and nothing seemed to work.  Just about every YouTuber out there was talking about argan oil, so I decided to give it a try--and it worked!  I was a bit skeptical about putting oil in my hair, since I didn't want my hair to look greasy, but this product doesn't make my hair greasy at all.  After using this argan oil, my hair is much softer, I have less split ends, and it's much easier to brush through.  Anyone who has bleached their hair should definitely use this.  

I was worried that argan oil would be expensive, but I found these at my local supermarket for under $10 each.  I use the oil (on the left) after I wash my hair.  I put a few drops into my hands, then work it through my hair.  Afterwards, I take a comb and comb it through so it'll get even coverage.  I use the spray formula (on the right) before I put any heat on my hair, usually my straightener to do my bangs.  I hold the bottle away from my head, spray this on my hair, then style as normal.  The spray formula protects my hair from heat, and keeps it soft even after styling.  I also use this formula on dry hair every couple of days when it looks like it needs some extra moisture.

Garnier's Nourishing Cleansing Oil

I used up the last of my make up remover wipes, and needed another make up remover.  I was just going to buy the wipes again, but I decided to try something different--cleansing oil to be exact.  I've read plenty of articles about the benefits of oil cleansing, and how easily cleansing oils remove make up, so I went to look for one to try.  A lot of the cleansing oils mentioned by various YouTubers were very expensive, but I was able to find this Garnier cleansing oil for six dollars at Target.  Just as a warning, this product does contain mineral oil.  That doesn't bother me at all, but some people don't like using products with mineral oil in them, or it irritates their skin.  Make sure to read the ingredients on your products before using them!  Though like I said, the mineral oil in this product doesn't bother me at all.  Actually, this product has done great things for my skin!  Just one or two pumps of this removes all of my make up easily without too much scrubbing or pulling, and my skin feels incredibly soft.  After I use the oil, I use some water to emulsify it, then I use my Aveeno foaming cleanser for a good double cleansing.  If you want to try a cleansing oil for an affordable price, I definitely recommend this one!  One last thing--this cleansing oil has a strong fruity scent, so if you don't like scented products, you may not like this one.  But for people like me who like their products to smell great, you'll love it too!

Maybelline Eye Studio Enticing Emerald

I picked up this eye shadow palette on a whim because I liked the champagne highlight color in it, but I actually really like all of the colors in this palette.  All of the colors are so pigmented and have a lovely shimmer to them.  Most of the shadows I have are matte, and I wanted more shimmer shadows to play with, so I was glad that I could find this palette and pick it up.  The champagne and gold colors are great for everyday use, while the green shades are good to add a pop of color or go all out for a fully blended emerald look!  This palette could be fun to do an Emerald City Wizard of Oz look in the future. ;)

White Sunhat with Sequins

I've always wanted a sunhat with a wide brim, and I finally found one!  I took a friend to Wal Mart to pick up a few things, and while we were walking around I saw this hat and knew it would be perfect for some pool time at the end of the Summer!  I used it the other day when I went to swim, and it provided some good shade and great style as I read a book while lounging by the pool.  I love the silver sequins that are woven into the hat, as I think they give it a bit of fun.  You may see this hat in a few more outfit posts before the Autumn season fully kicks in.

Pinkly Ever After's Princess Crystal Ribbon

If you've been reading this blog for a while, I know you've seen these!  Pinkly Ever After's Princess Crystal Ribbons will always be one of my favorite things, but I decided to feature them in this favorites post because I wore them quite a lot in August.  They're big, whimsical, and they make people smile whenever I wear them.  You can wear just one or both, and they're sure to please!  As well as mint green, they also come in red, pink, and lilac.  

 Treat:

Almonds and chocolate are one of my favorite combinations.  While I was in Germany, there was a chocolate bar that I liked to eat called Ritter Sport, and they came in all sorts of flavors.  One of my favorites was the Alpine milk chocolate with almonds.  While you can find some flavors of Ritter Sport in the US, you can only find them in certain places.  Since the town I go to school in is a very small town, you can't find Ritter Sport anywhere, but I saw these at the grocery store and decided to give them a try.  They aren't exactly like the Ritter Sport, but they're still super tasty!  Sweet with a bit of a crunch in the middle from the almonds.  If you're in the mood for something sweet and have a taste for nuts, give these a try!

Anime:

AKB0048

I was a bit hesitant to watch this anime at first, since AKB48 is a bit of a controversial group because of its management.  I love the girls, but I don't like the way their management treats them and runs things.  A lot of my friends had watched this anime and fell in love with it, so one night I made some snacks and sat down to watch it--and I marathon-ed the whole first season in two days.  This anime is such a huge reminder of why I love to perform.  Here's a plot synopsis from Anime News Network:

"At the start of the 21st century, an interplanetary war broke out. Earth's ecosystem was damaged, and humanity was forced to flee the planet. In this new society, things that "disturb the heart" like music and art are forbidden. 48 years later, a legendary idol group is resurrected as AKB0048. Labeled as terrorists, they must take up arms to defend their careers and their fans."

This plot synopsis gives a good background of the world the anime takes place in, but not much about the characters.  The anime is centered around Nagisa and her friends Yuka, Orine, and Chieri who are inspired by an AKB0048 concert they saw as children, so they audition themselves, and become a part of the new generation of 0048 trainees.  The story follows them and the AKB0048 members as they perform concerts even against the anti-entertainment government agency, DESU.  

The journey that the girls go on is so much fun to watch.  You watch them work hard in lessons, get to know each other in the dorms, and go through various challenges that are involved in the idol industry, as well as the challenge of being entertainers against the law, even if some of their family members are against it.  The story is one that touches my heart as a performer, and it honestly makes me want to listen to AKB48 again...which was probably one of the goals of this anime being created anyway.  The music in the anime are AKB48 songs that I'm familiar with like Aitakatta, RIVER, Beginner, Shonichi, Heavy Rotation, and more.  

This series also inspired me to cosplay!  My favorite 0048 member is Nyan-Nyan, or 8th generation Kojima Haruna.  Her character is like a magical girl, and she carries a magical heart wand with her onstage while she sings to knock out those government issued robots and protect her fans!

She's so stinkin' cute!  She's whimsical, fun, but also cares a lot about her friends and trainees.  She has some very relatable moments throughout the series, but I can't tell you about them without spoilers, so you'll just have to watch the series for yourself!

Another one of my favorite members is AKB0048's manager, but if I show you a picture of her and talk about her, you'll immediately know her character twist and it'll ruin the surprise!  If you're an AKB48 fan, or a previous fan, you'll definitely enjoy this show.  Even if you're not a fan, you'll love the girls and the catchy music, and you'll learn some of the ins and outs of the idol industry.

Music:

Katy Perry's Prismatic Concert

My last favorite for this month is the Katy Perry Concert I went to see with my friend Kelly!  Katy has been an inspiration of mine since she came on the scene, and her albums are always in circulation on my iPod.  Her show was so much fun...almost indescribable!  She had the ability to connect with her audience even though there were thousands of people in the stadium--it was amazing!  She sounds great live, and her costumes were fabulous of course.  Seeing everything gave me so much inspiration for concerts that I want to put on with my music, and with my girls in Kira Kira Entertainment!

If you want to see some pictures from Katy's tour, check this out!

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I hope you liked this favorites post, and if you've tried any of these products, let me know how you like them!

Thank you so much for reading, and if you like what you read, please make sure to follow me here on google, or on bloglovin!

See you next time!

xoxo

Martha

July Favorites!

Wow!  Where did July go?

Time is flying by fast, so it's time for another monthly favorites post!

July also has a wide variety of products, so let's jump into it!

Fashion/Beauty:

Crop Tops and High Waist-ed Shorts

This combination is something I've been wearing a lot this month.  I took a trip to Savers and bought some cheap jeans and cut them off into shorts, and I've been wearing them non-stop with some cute crop tops that I had in my closet.  The above outfit is just one example.  I love that I can show just a peek of stomach and still pull off the crop top look.  There are days where I just don't want to show off my whole midriff, and high waist-ed shorts are perfect for the occasion.  I can make one pair of high waist-ed shorts look different by pairing it with a different top.  A tie top like the one shown here, a loose crop top, a tight one, tank top style, even my seifuku tops look adorable with them!  I was worried that because I have a thicker middle I wouldn't be able to wear them, but I've been pretty satisfied with how I look in them so far.  Thick girls, don't be afraid to try out this cute style!

Benetint

So I took a trip to Sephora this month, and I do believe it's been over a year since I last went, so I went around and played with different products to figure out which few I would buy (because money adds up at Sephora really fast)!  After trying this lip tint, it was an instant favorite!  I had been researching lip tints for a while since they seem to be trendy right now, and I was looking for a color that looked natural, but still made a noticeable difference if I layered it.  This color looks dark in the bottle, but it comes out as a nice pale rose shade on the first application.  My lips have a pink/red tint to them naturally, so just applying one coat of this plays up my natural color nicely.  Put on two or three coats and it looks like you had a red Popsicle, and I always liked that look.  Put on more, and you've got an in your face red lip that lasts for hours!  Another awesome point about this product is that you can put lip balm over it, and it won't mess up the color!  Dry lips are so annoying, but that's not a problem with this product since it stains your lips, so putting lip balm over it throughout the day is A-Okay!

Music:

"If You Do, Do"

Lately I've been on a Vocaloid binge, so I've had this song on repeat for a while:

This song is also called "Pomp and Circumstance" as well as "If You Do, Do" so you may know it as one of these two names if you're a Vocaloid fan.  This song is performed by Miku, Luka, Gumi, IA, and Rin.  To me, this song is different from any other Vocaloid song I've heard so far.  It has a dark, sexy feel to it and the chorus picks up to a dance tempo so you can really get down!  It's a bit strange to think that an automated voice program can sound sexy, but it definitely can!  I love how the range of this song goes from a smoky alto to a clear mezzo, then there's the rapping in the midsection that adds a fun twist.  Make sure you click the video and give this a listen!

Heyne's "Red Lie"

This is another song that I've had on repeat for a while.  It just came out on July 23rd, but I've been hooked ever since I saw this on tumblr!  I hadn't heard of Heyne before this, but she's very good and kind of quirky, which I like.  The song is super catchy and upbeat, but it's about a girl who's been lied to in her relationship and she's had enough!  The video is fun to watch, and the editing is done well.  There are points in the video where there are multiples of her onscreen but only one is moving, then that one moving figure will take the position of the frozen figures and move on.  Does that make sense?  I thought it was very clever, so make sure you watch the video so you understand what I'm blabbering on about!  Heyne is signed to Crescendo Music, and I do believe she's their only artist, so this particular company is in the clear for now.  I don't know much about the label, but if I find out more information I can make a post about it if you like.

Anime:

Princess Tutu



When I went into Savers to buy some old jeans to cut into shorts, I was by the check out line and noticed they had some DVDs for sale.  Immediately I saw that they had the complete collection of Princess Tutu, squealed, then picked it up and bought it.  It was only four dollars!!  Anyway, Princess Tutu was one of my favorite anime back in high school, and I hadn't watched it in a very long time.  Before I get to deep into my ramblings, let's look at the plot synopsis from Anime News Network, shall we?

"13-year-old ballet student Ahiru is clumsy, good-hearted and sweet... and has a big secret. The mysterious Drosselmayer morphed a young duck into a girl to give her a mission: help a Prince to get the parts of his heart back. With that in mind, she morphs into Princess Tutu, whose magical dances ease the pain and purifies the bad feelings."

This synopsis fleshes out the plot very nicely, but it leaves out one very exciting part:  the love triangle between Ahiru, the Prince, and Princess Tutu's enemy, Princess Kraehe!  The story line of this anime is dramatic, exciting, and gets you thinking about your own feelings as Princess Tutu returns the pieces of the Prince's heart.  

One of the things I love most about this anime is the ballet.  Ballet is obviously a pivotal part of this anime as you can tell from the title, and the animation of the dance scenes is executed beautifully.  Each episode is titled after a famous ballet, and uses music from that ballet in the episode, and the episode reflects the story of that ballet with the characters that the writers have created.  If you are a big fan of ballet like myself, you'll have a lot of fun pointing out the references in each episode and listening to the music you love.  If you don't know much about ballet at all, this anime can get you started and point you in the direction of some of the most famous ballets to go watch and listen to.  As a dancer, I appreciate all of the hard work that the production team put into this work to make it as accurate and emotionally raw as it could possibly be.  I cannot recommend this anime enough.

Books/Comics:

Turbulence

I bought this comic back at Texas Comicon, but didn't get around to reading it until last month.  It's seriously AMAZING.  Once I started reading this, I couldn't put it down!  Turbulence is about a boy named Jacob, and how he chooses to fight for the forces of good because of his unexplained super powers.  Unlike other super hero comics, Jacob isn't perfect from the start.  He makes a lot of mistakes, has to ask for help, gets into trouble, a lot like a normal teenager would.  He is spotted by a group of people with super powers who has joined together to fight, and he starts his training with them, trying to earn their trust and respect by fighting his hardest, even though it doesn't always work.  I do believe that this is the fastest I have ever read through a comic, and it left off at a cliff hanger so I actually groaned when I finished it because I was already wanting more!  I had a conversation with the author, Chris Garrett, and his wife at Texas Comicon when I bought it, and I could tell how passionate he was about his work.  His company, Overtime Comics is based out of Austin Texas, and I was so happy to find an awesome local company to support.  I'm definitely glad I bought this comic instead of the newest Captain America volume.  The action-packed story and relate-able, endearingly flawed characters make this a great read!  You can go to Overtime Comics's Website here and check it out!

Misc:

Belly Dance

As some of you may or may not know, I started taking Belly dance last October and joined the Eesabella Belly Dance dance company.  I performed in my first belly dance concert in April (where the above photo is from, I'm the farthest to the right with the sword), and I had an amazing time.  Since this Summer has been incredibly busy, I didn't have the time to take class like I wanted to.  Last month I started taking classes again and I was reminded of how much I love belly dance!  After my first class here in Austin, I was invited to take the advanced class offered by my instructor, and the dance studio I went to did a short interview with me about why I love belly dance!  Needless to say it was an amazing way to get back into belly dance, and I feel so confident and empowered after I leave each class session.  I miss my Eesabella sisters so much, and I can't wait to dance with them again once I'm back in Illinois later this month!

I hope you enjoyed this July favorites post!  It's a little later than I had hoped, but it's out!

Please look forward to some new, exciting things from me this month, and I'll keep you updated with my creative projects as they come.  I'm starting my senior year in University this month, so I'll be pretty busy, but my goal is to have one post a week for you!

Thank you so much for reading, and I'll see you next time!

xoxo

Martha

June 2014 Favorites!

Hello everyone!

I'm so excited to write this post, because today, I'm going to show you my favorite products for the month of June!!!

I love watching monthly favorite videos on YouTube and reading monthly favorite posts on blogs, so I thought I might start doing my own!  Not only will I be featuring fashion and beauty products, but music, anime, and food products as well, or anything else I just can't get enough of.  I like to cover a wide range. x3

Let's go!

Fashion/Beauty:

Galaxy Print

From NerdyLittleSecrets

From TopCloset

I've been totally enraptured by anything and everything galaxy print this month!  I've always been interested in outer space, and it's starting to leak into my fashion choices!  The above two items are things I've been eyeing on Etsy, and I may purchase them soon.  If you follow me on Instagram, then you'll have seen my galaxy nails in pink and purple that I've done this month.  I even changed my Tumblr theme to a galaxy print for a while.

Maybelline Line Stiletto

So I was looking for a liquid liner in a brown color, and the Covergirl liner I tried really wasn't working for me, so I bought this product on a whim when I went grocery shopping.  I wasn't expecting to be so wowed by this product, but I've been using it a lot since I bought it.  I got it in the color brownish black, and it's nice for a softer look.  The applicator has a felt tip which is great because it gives you a lot more control than a brush tip does, and it applies on very smoothly.  You have to wait a minute for it to dry, but once it's dry, it's dry!  I've had no creasing problems with this product, even after wearing it for a dance concert and leaving it on for the Saturday of a Comicon!  It has incredible staying power and doesn't flake off, but it comes off easily with your make up remover of choice. 

Lip Smackers Starburst Lip Balm

I am SUCH a lip balm junkie.  I always have three or four at a time, one in my purse, one in my backpack, one in my bathroom...I just like lip balm a lot.  I've tried so many different brands of lip balm I can't remember them all, but none of them work as well as Lip Smackers.  I've been using them since childhood, and they've never failed me!  I tried to get into the organic beeswax lip balms like Burt's Bees, but they never felt right and I kept having to reapply constantly.  With Lip Smackers I never have that problem. The newest one I tried this month is the Cherry Kiwi Starburst flavor.  My mom gave it to me since she received it in a goodie bag but didn't want flavored lip balm.  Since I received it, this is the ONLY lip balm I've been using this month.  It's that good.  It goes on so smooth, and it smells amazing.  Super fruity and sweet.  It also leaves a great shine and just the slightest hint of a reddish pink color on your lips.  If you like sweet lip balm, definitely give it a try!

L'Oreal Miss Manga Mascara

Before I left for Germany last month, I threw away the mascara I had been using since December, which was NYX's Pin Up Tease.  It's a great mascara, but I only wanted to take a travel size to Germany, and you're only supposed to keep mascara for like three months so...yeah.  Once I got back to Texas, I had to buy a new one.  There was a lot of hype surrounding this product, and the name was just too cute to resist, so I bought it.  I was seriously floored by this mascara when I first put it on!  I had lost my eyelash curler when I started to unpack, so I had to do without it, but with this mascara you don't even need it for an everyday look.  This stuff makes your lashes look super fluffy and full.  I've been using it every day that I've worn make up, and during performances as well, and it's been working wonderfully.  The only downside to this product is that it isn't waterproof.  I couldn't find a waterproof formula when I bought it, but I've seen different variations on it now, so the next time I run out of mascara, I'll see if they have a waterproof version because this stuff is fantastic.  Apply multiple coats for super dramatic lashes!

Clio Gelpresso Waterproof Pencil Gel Liner

One of my favorite YouTubers, meejmuse, has been raving about these Clio Gelpresso eyeliner pencils for a long time, and since I love highlighting my inner corner and lower lash line, I decided to give this a try.  The main reasons I bought it were because it's a gel formula, and it's a twist up pencil so I don't have to worry about sharpening it. XD  I'm used to using a white cream pencil (usually NYX's Milk or Cottage Cheese) to highlight my eyes, but I wanted to try a more beige or champagne color for everyday wear so it's not quite so striking.  I bought this in the color beige shine, and it's the pencil in the middle of the photo above, with the nude/beige ring around the bottom.  Since this is a product from South Korea, I had to buy it on eBay, but I found it for a good price with free shipping, and it didn't take long to arrive at all!  The seller even included a few sample products for me to try!  I'm very pleased with this product as it's super creamy, long lasting, and easy to apply.  It's the most gorgeous champagne gold color, with lots of shimmer.

Innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Powder

This is another South Korean product that I heard about on YouTube, and it's perfect for Summer!  I love my NYC translucent powder, but since the weather has been getting hotter, it hasn't been controlling the shine on my face as well as it did in the Winter and Spring months.  Since I was already purchasing the Clio pencil on eBay anyway, I thought I would buy this and try it out.  Innisfree advertises this product as a powder to control sebum (oil) on your face throughout the day, and to give your make up a flawless finish.  I was a bit skeptical at first since most oil controlling powders look super cakey on my face, but because of all of the positive reviews I watched or read, I took the leap and bought it.  

Out of all the beauty products on my favorites list, this one impressed me the most.  I mean WOW.  This is the product on this list that I've had for the shortest amount of time, but from the first time I used it, it has worked wonders!  My foundation looked flawless after I applied this, and it helped me achieve a wonderful matte look.  I wore it the first time for about eight hours or longer, and besides some slight eye shadow creasing (I didn't put on primer that day), my make up looked just as amazing as it did when I first applied it.  I have no idea how they do it, but this product is definitely something I will continue to use.  The tub of powder you get is actually quite small, but a little bit goes a long way.  It's a loose powder that comes with a powder puff inside to apply it with, but you can also apply it with a brush if you prefer to do that.  I definitely, definitely recommend this product.  You can purchase it here!

Music:

Seven Lions

I started diving into the EDM genre of music this month, and the album that I've been listening to over and over again is Worlds Apart by Seven Lions, featuring artists like Kerli and Ellie Goulding.  It's an amazing EP that sounds like it was made on another planet, and it takes you out of your head as you listen to it.  It has that electronic sound you would expect from an EDM artist, but the songwriting present is truly something special, especially on the tracks where Kerli is involved.  You can read my full review of this EP here.

Milk Tea

Since my departure from the Kpop fandom, I've been looking for some Independent artists from South Korea to listen to.  Not many people know about the South Korean music industry outside of Kpop, myself included, so I did some digging and found the most adorable band!  This group is called Milk Tea, and they're a duo signed with the Independent record label Juice Media.  They have a sweet, mellow pop sound that I like a lot, and I bought their second album, Love Traveller, off of iTunes.  I'm planning on doing a full post on this group, so stay tuned for that!  For now, enjoy the insanely adorable music video for their most popular song, "Ramen King."

Anime:

Princess Jellyfish

My friends had been telling me about Princess Jellyfish, or Kuragehime, for a few years now, but other anime seemed to push it back every time I thought about watching it.  One day this month, I stayed over at a friend's apartment, and she was shocked that I hadn't seen it, so all of us who were over marathoned the whole series in one night.  Y'all.  This series is SO GOOD.  I was constantly laughing, and I found the cast of characters so colorful and weird, yet relatable at the same time.  Check out the plot summary from Anime News Network:

"Amamizukan is an apartment complex where no boys are allowed. Tsukimi, a girl who adores jellyfish, lives there happily with her friends who all have nerdy obsessions of their own. Their peaceful lives gradually start to change when a beautiful woman helps Tsukimi out of a pinch. She stays overnight at the apartments—but it turns out 'she' is really a 'he.'"

As an introvert and a super nerd myself, I had a great time laughing at the situations these characters got into, and discussing with my friends how they reminded us of ourselves.  Even if you aren't a nerd, I think you'll enjoy this lovable cast of characters and all of the silliness that goes on in their lives.  You can watch this on on Netflix dubbed in English!

Snacks:

Watermelon

I don't know about y'all, but for me, it isn't Summer until I've had some watermelon!  This is the fruit I eat the most of during the Summer, most others being forgotten because the only time I can eat good watermelon is during the hotter months!  I eat it plain, with breakfast, or I'll make it into a refreshing drink!  Any way you prepare it, watermelon is delicious!

Haribo Gummi Peaches

So in Germany, Haribo was EVERYWHERE.  Seriously.  I know that's where the company is based out of, but it was super cool to see it everywhere.  I'm a gummy addict, so I tried a lot of different flavors, one of my favorite being peach.  Peach flavored candy or soda is one of my biggest weaknesses, so eating these definitely makes me a happy camper.  Chewy, sweet, peachy, and covered in sugar.  Yup, heaven.

I hope you enjoyed reading about my June Favorites, and I hope you can try them out for yourself!  Have you already tried some of them?  Do you like them?

What are your favorites this month?  Leave me a comment below!

Thanks for reading, and I'll see you in my next post,

xoxo

Martha