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Get to Know Saints & Sinners Hair Care + Giveaway

I'm so excited to introduce Saints & Sinners! Saints & Sinners is a nutrient-rich hair care brand that can be found in select salons. I’m so excited to introduce Saints & Sinners! Saints & Sinners is a nutrient-rich hair care brand that can be found in select salons. All of the products are free of harsh chemicals, 100% vegan, and cruelty-free. I had the opportunity to test out their products and I loved them so much that I decided to do a giveaway!

Saints & Sinners Hair Care

I'm so excited to introduce Saints & Sinners! Saints & Sinners is a nutrient-rich hair care brand that can be found in select salons. Velvet Devine Leave-in Conditioner detangles and leaves my hair silky smooth and full of moisture. It also protects from heat (major bonus) and environmental damage and is ideal for all hair types. I would also like to try their shampoo and conditioner.

I'm so excited to introduce Saints & Sinners! Saints & Sinners is a nutrient-rich hair care brand that can be found in select salons. Velvet Divine Hair Masque eliminates damage caused by chemicals, heat, and environmental stresses. It’s also great for anyone who has frizzy unruly hair, curly hair, or damaged hair. My hair is very dry and is also relaxed (chemically straightened), so I definitely noticed a difference when using this product.

Divine Styling Potion can be used on wet or dry hair. It protects the hair from thermal damage and is humidity-resistant. I applied this product to dry hair and love the lightweight formula. It’s also very hydrating like all of the aforementioned products and provides great shine.

Saints & Sinners graciously provided me with all of these goodies but all opinions are my own. To enter, fill out the Rafflecopter below (US readers only) for a chance to win all three products. The giveaway ends on Monday, August 7th and the winner will be notified via email. Good luck!

馃摲鈥檚 by  Luba Kochubey Portraits

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Lancome Beauty Haul: 3 Must-Have Products

I recently had the opportunity to try three new Lancome products. All of them were top notch and deserve a proper review. I'll definitely be repurchasing them in the future.I recently had the opportunity to try three new Lancome products. All of them were top notch and deserve a proper review. I’ll definitely be repurchasing them in the future.

Lancome Beauty Haul

Lancome Official Visionnaire Crescendo Peel. For this one, I completed the full 28-day program. My pores appeared smaller and my skin looked smoother and brighter. If you have sensitive skin I would avoid this product though, as Phase 2 does leave a burning sensation.

I recently had the opportunity to try three new Lancome products. All of them were top notch and deserve a proper review. I'll definitely be repurchasing them in the future.Out of the two phases, I prefer Phase 1 which reduces pores, improve skin texture and radiance. The first 14 days I could really tell a difference, but I did break out a bit. Phase 2 reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots. I have dark spots under my chin and was hoping to reduce those, but I鈥檓 not sure Phase 2 was as effective in this area. I should have taken a before and after photo, but I have enough product to try again so I might give it another shot.

Lancome Bienfait SPF 50 Sunscreen. This is the first SPF 50 I’ve ever tried. It shields the skin from UVA and UVB rays that may contribute to skin damage and premature aging. It’s also recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation, which I appreciated. I love the oil-free, lightweight formula and how it didn鈥檛 leave my skin feeling greasy. It鈥檚 also formulated for all skin types, even sensitive. As an added bonus, no SPF smell! I honestly can’t say enough good things about this product.

I recently had the opportunity to try three new Lancome products. All of them were top notch and deserve a proper review. I'll definitely be repurchasing them in the future.Lancome Matte Shaker Liquid Lipstick. The sponge-like applicator really helps with creating a precise application. I love the formula, it literally feels like a second skin! 馃檶 Another plus, no smudging or bleeding. However, it’s a bit on the dry side and could use a gloss. It’s definitely long-wearing though, which I absolutely love. I can’t wait to try the other colors.

Have you tried any of these products? Share your experience with me in the comments.

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*Influenster graciously provided me with these Lancome products, but all opinions are my own.

馃摲鈥檚 by 聽Luba Kochubey Portraits

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Pixi Beauty Product Review + Giveaway

Pixi Beauty is an affordable, all-natural beauty brand. Not only are the products a great buy, but the signature packaging is hard to resist.Have you tried Pixi Beauty products yet? Pixi is an affordable, all-natural beauty brand that is available at Target and Pixibeauty.com. Not only are the products a great buy, but the signature light green and rose gold packaging is hard to resist.

I’m a bit behind in my monthly reviews and have acquired quite a collection of Pixi products. Some I’ve tried previously and others I haven’t. Unfortunately a lot of the products are oil-based or hydrating and not great for my oily skin, so what’s a girl to do but share the wealth and do a giveaway! It’s going to be a good one so keep reading.

Before we get to the fun, I wanted to share a bit about one of the packages I received. Hello, beauty enthusiast! It鈥檚 almost too pretty to use.

Pixi Beauty is an affordable, all-natural beauty brand. Not only are the products a great buy, but the signature packaging is hard to resist.Here’s what I got:

Since there are so many items in this package, I am only going to review the Get The Look ItsEyeTime Eyeshadow and Get The Look ItsLipTime Lip Colour palette. These two products were created in partnership with ItsJudyTime. If you’re curious about Pixi, check out my other posts: Capture Your Natural Beauty With Pixi by Petra, The No Makeup Look with Pixi by Petra, and Bedtime Ritual with Pixi Beauty.

Pixi Beauty is an affordable, all-natural beauty brand. Not only are the products a great buy, but the signature packaging is hard to resist.

Get The Look ItsEyeTime Eyeshadow. This neutral eye palette is a good mix of mattes and shimmers. You can easily apply it with your fingers, but some people do prefer a brush. Before I did my eyes I applied my favorite lid primer. I swear by this primer, it keeps my eyeshadow on all day. However, within 6 hours the color starting lifting. I have oily skin and don’t have this problem with my other shadows. This is is a major strike against this palette. The finished look, however, was pretty but not better than other shadows I own. I will continue playing with this set and look to YouTube for inspiration and how-tos.

Get The Look ItsLipTime Lip Colour Palette. The color palette itself is beautiful, great neutrals for every day. But for some reason, most of the shades were too light for my skin tone. I think this palette would work best on someone with fair skin. The last row in the palette does work for darker skin, but I still would not recommend this product. I also prefer a tube instead of using my fingers/brush to apply my lip stick.聽

Pixi Beauty Giveaway

Now for the moment you’ve all been waiting for…the giveaway! There will be three winners. Here’s what’s up for grabs:

Pixi Beauty is an affordable, all-natural beauty brand. Not only are the products a great buy, but the signature packaging is hard to resist.

Grand Prize Winner: (everything in the photo except the Eye and Lip palette).

1st runner up:

Pixi Beauty is an affordable, all-natural beauty brand. Not only are the products a great buy, but the signature packaging is hard to resist.

2nd runner up:

Pixi Beauty is an affordable, all-natural beauty brand. Not only are the products a great buy, but the signature packaging is hard to resist.

Hello Rose Highlighting set includes:

To enter, fill out the Rafflecopter below (US readers only). The giveaway ends on June 6th and the winner will be notified via email. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

*Pixi聽by Petra provided me with these products, but all opinions are my own.

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Up-and-Coming Designer Monifa Kincaid Jewelry + A Giveaway

This gorgeous necklace is by Brooklyn, NY designer Monifa Kincaid Jewelry. Monifa, designer and owner, launched her debut line on April 1st. This gorgeous necklace is by Brooklyn, NY designer Monifa Kincaid Jewelry. Monifa, designer and owner, launched her debut line on April 1st. This gorgeous necklace is by Brooklyn, NY designer Monifa Kincaid Jewelry. Monifa, designer and owner, launched her debut line on April 1st. The color blush is big for spring and I absolutely love it. Along with my blush crush is my never-ending obsession with jewelry, so when these two collide, it’s as though the stars have truly aligned for me. This gorgeous necklace is by Brooklyn, NY designer Monifa Kincaid Jewelry. Monifa, designer and owner, launched her debut line on April 1st. Be sure to check out her site and Instagram and say hello!

Monifa Kincaid Jewelry takes inspiration from geometric patterns in architectural design. Her pieces are made to order with the option to choose argentium sterling silver or 14-karat gold-filled metal. She also uses semi-precious stones to accent her designs.

This gorgeous necklace is by Brooklyn, NY designer Monifa Kincaid Jewelry. Monifa, designer and owner, launched her debut line on April 1st.

Monifa Kincaid Jewelry

I am wearing the Claire necklace which is also available as an earring. I fell in love with this piece right off the bat! I really like the juxtaposition of the minimalist design with the rose-colored stones. This will definitely be a piece that I wear often.

I love how this outfit complimented the necklace so well. I am a big fan of this blush faux leather jacket; I鈥檝e been on the hunt for one since last fall and finally found the perfect option at Marshalls. The ruffle blouse balances out the texture of the jacket and the gray denim is perfect for spring. I have a feeling you will be seeing these jeans quite a bit this season. I am guilty of wearing them on a weekly basis.

This gorgeous necklace is by Brooklyn, NY designer Monifa Kincaid Jewelry. Monifa, designer and owner, launched her debut line on April 1st.

Now for the fun part – the giveaway! Monifa is graciously giving away the Claire necklace to one Lace & Pearls reader (US readers only). To enter, fill out the Rafflecopter below. The giveaway ends on 5/9 and the winner will be notified via email. Good luck!

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Be sure to check out Monifa Kincaid Jewelry and sign up for her email list to receive 10% off your order. The code is valid until May 15th.

Thank you Monifa Kincaid Jewelry for sponsoring this post and gifting me this necklace. All opinions are my own.

Jacket: Marshall c/o (similar)| Blouse: Nordstrom (similar) | Denim: J.Crew | Necklace:聽Monifa Kincaid Jewelry聽c/o | Pure: Marc by Marc Jacobs (similar) | Flats: Jessica Simpson (similar) | Lipstick: Lanc么me Matte Shaker Lipstick c/o

馃摲鈥檚 by Luba Kochubey Portraits

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Spring Trend: Ruffles + Anguay Designs

What is it about ruffles that make them so desirable? Is it the modern update that is super versatile and less structured? Personally, I can't seem to get enough of the romantic aesthetic. Whatever the reason, ruffles have come full circle and are popping up everywhere.What is it about ruffles that make them so desirable? Is it the modern update that is super versatile and less structured? Personally, I can't seem to get enough of the romantic aesthetic. Whatever the reason, ruffles have come full circle and are popping up everywhere.What is it about ruffles that make them so desirable? Is it the modern update that is super versatile and less structured? Personally, I can't seem to get enough of the romantic aesthetic. Whatever the reason, ruffles have come full circle and are popping up everywhere.What is it about ruffles that make them so desirable? Is it the modern update that is super versatile and less structured? Personally, I can't seem to get enough of the romantic aesthetic. Whatever the reason, ruffles have come full circle and are popping up everywhere.What is it about ruffles that make them so desirable? Is it the modern update that is super versatile and less structured? Personally, I can't seem to get enough of the romantic aesthetic. Whatever the reason, ruffles have come full circle and are popping up everywhere.What is it about ruffles that make them so desirable? Is it the modern update that is super versatile and less structured? Personally, I can’t seem to get enough of the romantic aesthetic. Whatever the reason, ruffles have come full circle and are popping up everywhere.

Before we get into today’s post, here鈥檚 a little history lesson. Did you know that ruffles date back to the 16th century? While you might have guessed they were old, did you know that it was men who wore them? Yep, during the 16th century German soldiers wore uniforms with ruffles very similar to those we see today.

Ruffles – How to Wear?

Since ruffles are a statement all on their own, you don’t need much to accessorize them. Simple is best. Of course, I am big on jewelry so I decided to also go with a statement earring. I did, however, keep everything else minimal (e.g., ballet flats, color block tote).

Fashion tip: Let your ruffles take center stage and wear your hair back in a classic pony or an undone topknot.

Don’t stop there! Ruffles go well beyond tops and sweaters. Now you can find skirts and dresses with this frilly embellishment too. Depending on your body type, a ruffle skirt can do wonders. If you’re narrow in the hips, add some ruffles to give the illusion of curves.

Ruffles – Where to Shop?

I have seen this trend at every retailer: Target, Zara, Nordstrom, to name a few. I picked up this sweet polka dot blouse at J.Crew and also bought it in burgundy. The silk material makes the ruffles very forgiving, especially on a larger chest.

The tote is from Seattle brand Anguay Designs. I’m obsessed with the color blocking and external pocket, plus the lining is super cute. Crystal, the designer of Anguay Designs, is launching her Spring/Summer apparel line called Unlikely on April 24th. For a sneak peek, visit her Instagram and definitely check out her site because this girl is going places. If you see something you like, use code LACEANDPEARLS to receive 15% off your order, discount is valid until 12/31/17.

Blouse: J.Crew (similar) | Jeans: Jag c/o (similar) | Earrings: J.Crew (sold out) | Ring: Madewell聽(on sale)| 聽Tote: Anguay Designs (borrowed) | Shoes: Jessica Simpson (similar) | Lipstick: Wet n Wild (Smokin Hot Pink)

Thank you Anguay Designs for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

馃摲鈥檚 by Luba Kochubey Portraits

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