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Beauty Products for Oily Skin: Face

Whenever I meet someone new, they compliment my skin, which I credit to three things: good genes, a great skincare regimen (thanks mom), and my beauty products! When shopping for makeup, my main goal is to control my oily skin and to stay matte.Whenever I meet someone new, they compliment my skin, which I credit to three things: good genes, a great skincare regimen (thanks mom), and my beauty products! When shopping for makeup, my main goal is to control my oily skin and to stay matte. If I could only use one beauty product for the rest of my life, it would definitely be my Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation. It is the holy grail of foundations and gives me a flawless matte complexion.

Whether you have oily skin or not, this roundup of products is great for most skin types, so definitely check them out.

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My Top 7 Pixi Beauty Products for Her + A Giveaway (2 Chances to Win!!!)

Pixi beauty is a super affordable, all natural makeup and skincare brand that can be found at your local Target or online. I am doing a roundup of my 7 favorite Pixi Beauty products for Her!Have you heard of Pixi by Petra? It’s a super affordable, all natural makeup and skincare brand that can be found at your local Target or online. Surprisingly, I didn’t know about this brand until I became an ambassador for them a little over a year ago. I’ve obviously been living under a rock, but that’s a story for another time. Anyway, I originally intended to do a monthly review but got a bit behind, so in honor of the holidays and getting back on track, I am doing a roundup of my favorite Pixi beauty products for her and adding in a giveaway with 2 chances to win!

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From Business Casual to Date Night with J.Jill

All of my J.Jill pieces are great for the office and after work, just change out the shoes and your handbag if you need to!I work in a business casual environment. The only rule is that you can’t wear blue jeans, but colored denim is allowed. Thank goodness! I am such a denim wearer. When I’m not wearing denim, my other go-to is printed pants or a dress. A good brand that easily goes from business casual to date night is J.Jill.

J.Jill recently gifted me my choice of items from their latest collection. I ended up choosing two pairs of printed pants, a necklace, and a simple shift dress. All of the items are great for the office and after work, just change out the shoes and your handbag if you need to!

I thought it would be fun to style and feature all of the pieces in head-to-toe looks to help you with your own office wardrobe. Let’s get started!

From Business Casual to Date Night with J.Jill

First up is the premium bi-stretch pant in Black Aviero Border print. I seriously love this pant! It’s also my favorite item that I received and similar to the J.Crew Factory Winnie pant (my go-to work pant). What makes this one unique is the cute all-over print and thick-banded print at the hem. This pant is slim through the hips and thigh and has a nice cropped leg.

All of my J.Jill pieces are great for the office and after work, just change out the shoes and your handbag if you need to!All of my J.Jill pieces are great for the office and after work, just change out the shoes and your handbag if you need to!
Top: Nordstrom | Pant: J.Jill c/o| Shoes: Josef Seibel (on major sale now!!!)| Necklace: Charming Charlie c/o | Ring: Stella & Dot (style no longer available) |Purse: Old Navy(similar style) | Lipstick: Rimmel Moisture Renew (color Diva Red #500) c/o

Next is the Wearever Pleated Cropped pant in Black Indonesian Woodcut print. This pant literally feels like I’m wearing yoga or lounge pants. As much as I love these pants, I had the hardest time finding a top to go with. My advice is to stick with a slim-fitted top since the pants are billowy. The second time I wore these pants, I opted for a shorter, more fitted blouse and it worked much better. Also note, these pants don’t really photograph well and give a larger appearance. For size reference, I am wearing a small.

All of my J.Jill pieces are great for the office and after work, just change out the shoes and your handbag if you need to!All of my J.Jill pieces are great for the office and after work, just change out the shoes and your handbag if you need to!Top: Banana Republic (old) | Pant: J.Jill c/o  | Shoes: Josef Seibel (on major sale now!!!) | Necklace: J.Jill c/o | Watch: Klasse14 c/o| Bracelets: Charming Charlie c/o | Clutch: DSW (now on sale!!!) | Lipstick: Rimmel Moisture Renew (color Diva Red #500) c/o

I also wanted to highlight the Compassion Fund Reversible pendant (one side is etched with “love” and the other side has “hope”. For every piece that is purchased, 100% of the net proceeds will provide support to organizations that help disadvantaged and homeless women become more self-sufficient. What a great cause!

All of my J.Jill pieces are great for the office and after work, just change out the shoes and your handbag if you need to!Last was the Easy A-Line Dress. This was my least favorite piece. This shift dress is shapeless and needs a belt to cinch in the waist. Due to my broad shoulders and large chest, I would not recommend this item. I feel like the top would better suit someone who is smaller on top and would recommend sizing down as much as you possible. For size reference, I’m wearing a size 12P.

All of my J.Jill pieces are great for the office and after work, just change out the shoes and your handbag if you need to! All of my J.Jill pieces are great for the office and after work, just change out the shoes and your handbag if you need to!Dress: J.Jill c/o | Shoes: Josef Seibel (on major sale now!!!) | Necklace: Michael Kors (old) | | Watch: Klasse14 c/o | Purse: Foley + Corinna (almost identical) | Lipstick: Rimmel Moisture Renew (color Diva Red #500) c/o

I hope these looks inspire you to get creative with your work wear and try something new! Be sure to check out J. Jill for more stylish options.

Thanks J.Jill for gifting me these items, all opinions are my own.

Photos by Ana Luzia of Northwest Blonde

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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!

📷’s 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’m 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’t leave my skin feeling greasy. It’s 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! 🙌 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.

📷’s by  Luba Kochubey Portraits

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