Julep New Year's Mystery Box 2012

The box was big enough for an iPad mini but, of course...

Julep Maven - September 2012 Trina Turk Collection

Boho Glam Box - Top: Eileen. Bottom: Hoch

IT Girl Box - Top: Otte. Middle:Alma. Bottom: Delaunay

Julep Mascara

Have you heard of this, yet? I just found out about it about five minutes ago and I'm super excited!! I hope they send these out in the September box!!

Go to Julep's Facebook page, HERE, and vote for which color you want to try.

If you're not a Julep Maven yet, I suggest you get on the bandwagon so you can be one of the first to try Julep's new products and shades of the nail polish before everyone else does. You can he a Julep Maven HERE.

-Go to the link that I have here
-Take the quiz (taking the quiz does not obligate you to anything)
-You will get a style tailored from your quiz
-Click on SIGN ME UP (you will be able to choose from the other styles on this page if you don't like the one that you got. Just click on "see other maven styles...)
-Choose the box you want for $19.99
-Check out
-Under the promotion code put in COLOR2012 or PENNY
-Choose the free shipping option (Your box will come in about 7-10 days, but mine usually come in about 4)
-Finalize!!!

REMEMBER! You can cancel anytime but I recommend that you try it for at least 2 months. The polish is awesome! Not to mention the treatments, appliques, that come with it also. I also got an email letting me know that I will be getting a Julep makeup bag as an introductory gift, worth $18 :) Loving my Julep...

Julep July Colors

Matching lip gloss and the respective country's glitter polish! How exciting!! Which style did you go with this month?

Remember, if you want to be a new Julep maven, you can get your first box for $0.01! Just click on the image above and the promo code is COLOR2012 or PENNY.

Julep Maven - June 2012 Golden Box Winner!

Photo courtesy of... My friend lol

Okay, the title is a little misleading because I actually didn't win the box. My nearest and dearest friend whom I referred to the Julep Maven subscription won this awesome of awesome-est June 2012 Julep Maven boxes. That lucky B. She walked in to her mother letting her know that she got a box in the mail. Knowing that her Julep box came in that day, she thanked her and was about to walk out of the room when she glanced at the spot where the box was. She saw what looked like a gold box and her heart skipped a beat.

Julep's Cinco de Mayo Mystery Box is HERE TODAY!!!

   Okay, so a couple of my friends and I decided to open our boxes together so there will be three different boxes. No more talking here are the boxes....

Glycolic hand scrub, Natalie, Demi, Maya, Leah, & a crystal nail file. Worth about $64

Glycolic hand scrub, Drew, Alyson, Emma, Jessica, & a crystal nail file. Worth about $64

A BIG box!

Nail appliques, Christina, Hayden, Alyson, Parker, Vanessa, cuticle oil, & a fast dry top coat. Worth about $116

Christina, Hayden, Alyson, Parker, & Vanessa. This is a little annoying but I already have Hayden and it's a shade darker. You can slightly tell in the picture that this is an air pocket that suggests there is less polish in this bottle. It's shrink wrapped, too. I'm not sure where or not to complain

Close up of Christina. I wanted to show the gold shimmer in this one.

Please share what you got!!! I've been looking up other people's blogs and I've seen some boxes that are worth more than $200! LUCKY! Not that I'm complaining...

Julep's Cinco de Mayo Mystery Box - GET YOURS

To see what I got CLICK HERE

Go and get it! Honestly, all of my Julep hauls are from the mystery boxes, which I think are pretty sweet deals. I just put in my order and there are only 2,000 boxes available for purchase, well, 1999 minus my order.

Now begins the anxiety-ridden waiting for my box to arrive...

If you aren't already a Maven PLEASE sign up. I haven't had the slightest regret with joining, unlike my Beauty Army box... You can still get your first box for a PENNY!!

-Go to the link that I have here
-Take the quiz (taking the quiz does not obligate you to anything)
-You will get a style tailored from your quiz
-Click on SIGN ME UP (you will be able to choose from the other styles on this page if you don't like the one that you got. Just click on "see other maven styles...)
-Choose the box you want for $19.99
-Check out
-Under the promotion code put in COLOR2012 or PENNY
-Choose the free shipping option (Your box will come in about 7-10 days, but mine usually come in about 4)
-Finalize!!!

REMEMBER! You can cancel anytime but I recommend that you try it for at least 2 months. The polish is awesome! Not to mention the treatments, appliques, that come with it also. I also got an email letting me know that I will be getting a Julep makeup bag as an introductory gift, worth $18 :) Loving my Julep...

Julep Maven Box - May

Boho Glammin' it up!

Polish - Kylie (magnetic polish), & Sheryl (a golden shimmer polish)

Pedi prep - a roll on callus or foot softener before you file 

I got a little excited because the box is slightly bigger than normal, I thought maybe I won the golden box, but no. The increased size is due to the foot file. I tried the magnetic polish right away but I held the magnet incorrectly so the designs didn't come out. I didn't even bother taking pictures of it. I will try another day.

Speaking of the magnet. I'm not that big on the wand. It is so easy to accidentally touch your wet polish if you have trouble keeping something still in your hands. 

I'm just glad it's finally here. I hate this time of month when I practically sit and wait by the mailbox for my Julep to arrive. Whoooo... I can breathe now...

Julep Maven Styles for May 2012

Hey, Lacquer Heads! Its that time of month for Mavens to choose their maven styles or to preview their boxes and this month has got me all excited for their new MAGNETIC polish. That is right, MAGNETIC! I am a huge fan of magnetic polish and although I haven't seen very much hype lately, I personally go crazy over it.

If you don't know what that is, it's chrome-looking polish that you generously paint on, you hold a special magnet over your nail, and the magnet pulls the iron to the surface of your polish to make unique designs, which sets when the polish dries.

Here is an example...

That huge topper is actually the magnet and this is the brand that I have.

Anyway, here are the May 2012 Julep Maven styles!

Please notice that there is no polish in the Classic with a Twist box but that's okay for those who don't mind getting just hand and foot care. Heaven knows some people need them...

If you aren't already a Maven PLEASE sign up. I haven't had the slightest regret with joining, unlike my Beauty Army box... You can still get your first box for a PENNY!!

-Go to the link that I have here
-Take the quiz (taking the quiz does not obligate you to anything)
-You will get a style tailored from your quiz
-Click on SIGN ME UP (you will be able to choose from the other styles on this page if you don't like the one that you got. Just click on "see other maven styles...)
-Choose the box you want for $19.99
-Check out
-Under the promotion code put in COLOR2012 or PENNY
-Choose the free shipping option (Your box will come in about 7-10 days, but mine usually come in about 4)
-Finalize!!!

REMEMBER! You can cancel anytime but I recommend that you try it for at least 2 months. The polish is awesome! Not to mention the treatments, appliques, that come with it also. I also got an email letting me know that I will be getting a Julep makeup bag as an introductory gift, worth $18 :) Loving my Julep...

My Sister's Julep Spring Mystery Box Arrived...

and I'm jealous...

Totally worth more than my box!

$50 voucher
Top coat - $14
Polish (3) - $42
     Melissa - Seashells!
     Anne - Purple creme
     Hayden - an orangey peach creme
Argan oil - $24

Total worth - $130... lucky B.

That's okay because these boxes make me want to stay a Julep maven FOREVER!!!

Also, you can sign up for Julep's, Julep Maven program and get your first box for a PENNY!

-Go to the link that I have here
-Take the quiz (taking the quiz does not obligate you to anything)
-You will get a style tailored from your quiz
-Click on SIGN ME UP (you will be able to choose from the other styles on this page if you don't like the one that you got. Just click on "see other maven styles...)
-Choose the box you want for $19.99
-Check out
-Under the promotion code put in COLOR2012
-Choose the free shipping option (Your box will come in about 7-10 days, but mine usually come in about 4)
-Finalize!!!

REMEMBER! You can cancel anytime but I recommend that you try it for at least 2 months. The polish is awesome! Not to mention the treatments, appliques, that come with it also. I also got an email letting me know that I will be getting a Julep makeup bag as an introductory gift, worth $18 :) Loving my Julep...

Julep Spring Mystery Box is HERE!!

Let's just go straight to the pictures...

I couldn't be any more happier! I don't have any of those shades and who says there's such a thing as too much cuticle oil? Not me! Wait... I take that back, I do have one of them, Melissa. The one that reminds of a seashell. That's okay because I am going to share the love and that will be my first follower's, Annabelle's, prize!

Cuticle oil - $18
Top coat - $14
Polish (3) - $42
     Melissa
     Kelly - soft shade of pink
     Gayle - a deep purple creme

Total worth: $74... not bad at all

Also, you can sign up for Julep's, Julep Maven program and get your first box for a PENNY!

-Go to the link that I have here
-Take the quiz (taking the quiz does not obligate you to anything)
-You will get a style tailored from your quiz
-Click on SIGN ME UP (you will be able to choose from the other styles on this page if you don't like the one that you got. Just click on "see other maven styles...)
-Choose the box you want for $19.99
-Check out
-Under the promotion code put in COLOR2012
-Choose the free shipping option (Your box will come in about 7-10 days, but mine usually come in about 4)
-Finalize!!!

REMEMBER! You can cancel anytime but I recommend that you try it for at least 2 months. The polish is awesome! Not to mention the treatments, appliques, that come with it also. I also got an email letting me know that I will be getting a Julep makeup bag as an introductory gift, worth $18 :) Loving my Julep...

Julep's Spring Mystery Box!!!

 

GET YOUR BOX HERE

It's that time again! I go totally crazy when Julep comes out with their mystery boxes because this is the box where I get the most bang out of my buck. My first Mystery Box was the Valentine's Day edition and I received over $200 worth of Julep goodies. So, get on this!

You have until April 8, 2012 and there are only a limited amount of boxes! 

Also, you can sign up for Julep's, Julep Maven program and get your first box for a PENNY!

-Go to the link that I have here
-Take the quiz (taking the quiz does not obligate you to anything)
-You will get a style tailored from your quiz
-Click on SIGN ME UP (you will be able to choose from the other styles on this page if you don't like the one that you got. Just click on "see other maven styles...)
-Choose the box you want for $19.99
-Check out
-Under the promotion code put in COLOR2012
-Choose the free shipping option (Your box will come in about 7-10 days, but mine usually come in about 4)
-Finalize!!!

REMEMBER! You can cancel anytime but I recommend that you try it for at least 2 months. The polish is awesome! Not to mention the treatments, appliques, that come with it also. I also got an email letting me know that I will be getting a Julep makeup bag as an introductory gift, worth $18 :) Loving my Julep...

Get your Spring Mystery Box HERE!!

April 2012 Julep Maven Box

Sadly... no Golden Box. How the heck do you win it anyway??? Is it random? Could someone please tell me because the "hint" did not hint anything. "Your ticket to the Golden Box is you April box"? What? Anyway...

I'm just a little disappointed that I didn't get the Holy Grail of Julep boxes, but that doesn't mean that I didn't love the box that I did get. Ta-da!

Toe separators to go with your Pedi Creme! I honestly don't pay equal attention to my toes as I do with my fingers, but maybe this is a good time to start since Summer is right around the corner. You know what that means! FLIP-FLOPS! In other words, LAZY SHOES! Flip-flops and sandals are two different things, you know. Sandals compliments your feet while flip-flops, well... flip-flop. Attention-getters to let people know you are near. They are really called Shower Shoes because people used them in locker room showers just in case someone decides to pee in the shower... hmmm... but do people really use them primarily in the shower? Psssshh...

Anyway, I got sidetracked... here is a closeup of the polish...

Man, that red (Molly) is like Corvette red. It's so sexy and Alyson has such a pretty almond hue. I can't stop looking at that red and I don't normally wear red nail polish but I will put that on my nails!

I also ordered an add-on to my box this month that was sent separately...

This is, Parker! I don't really appreciate the extra package because it isn't very "green". I'm also waiting for my Julep makeup bag to come in the mail as well because it is my introductory gift. I'm guessing they prepackaged all the boxes before they were sent, then when they got the add-on orders they sent all that and introductory gifts. As if everyone recycles...

Julep Maven March Boho Glam

I received my Julep box not very long ago and I couldn't wait to try these on. 

Alicia - a beautiful salmon creme

Portia - which kinda reminds me of mermaids

I guess the combination of both feels very beach-like. 

I am absolutely in LOVE with Julep. Most of the polishes, especially the creme hues, do not need a third or even a second coat to get the opaque layer. That means you use less polish! These thin bottles hold 8 ml at $14/ bottle compared to OPI, 15 ml at about $8/bottle. I don't feel as though I am being ripped off because the quality of Julep is quite superior and the colors are sought after. 

My sister and I combined our collections and these are the other shades from their March IT Girl box.

Charlotte - A nice grey-ish purple creme

Melissa - Reminds of the inside of a shell

Jodie - A ruby satin hue with hints of gold sheen

Julep Maven's St. Patrick's Day Mystery Box

So, let's start with Julep Maven. Like many of you out there who know about Julep's awesome monthly box, they have been coming out with Mystery Boxes that I absolutely jump up and down for when they arrive. I received Valentine's Day Mystery Box #7, which included 7 lacquers, 1 appliqué, 1 glitter pot, 1 plumping lip gloss, 1 nail growth serum, 1 hair shine spray, 1 age defying hand cream, 1 facial for hands, 1 cuticle oil, 1 top coat, and of course 1 chocolate heart. 

How could I not be excited about the St. Patty's Day Mystery box?


I received my box on St. Patrick's Day and, yes, I was sober the whole day. This is what I got...

- Lacquers, from left to right

     * Charlotte (a beautiful purple/gray creme)

     * Rachel

     * Sofia (green with green flecks of glitter)

- 1 Basecoat

- 1 Glycolic Hand Scrub (Facial for hands)

- 1 Age Defying Hand Brightener

- 1 Glass nail file

- 4 Chocolate coins

Not as big as the Valentine's Day box but I'm happy nonetheless! The hand brightener smooths onto my hands so nicely and does not leave any kind of oily residue. Not to mention that it smells oh-so-nice.

I recently signed up for the Julep Maven box subscription, which only cost me a penny for the 1st month. I checked my bank statement and it sure is only a PENNY! This applies to new Mavens only and the promo code is only good for the month of March. Julep Link

-Go to the link that I have here
-Take the quiz (taking the quiz does not obligate you to anything)
-You will get a style tailored from your quiz
-Click on SIGN ME UP (you will be able to choose from the other styles on this page if you don't like the one that you got. Just click on "see other maven styles...)
-Choose the box you want for $19.99
-Check out
-Under the promotion code put in SHAREONMARCH
-Choose the free shipping option (Your box will come in about 7-10 days, but mine usually come in about 4)
-Finalize!!!

REMEMBER! You can cancel anytime but I recommend that you try it for at least 2 months. The polish is awesome! Not to mention the treatments, appliques, that come with it also. I also got an email letting me know that I will be getting a Julep makeup bag as an introductory gift, worth $18 :) Loving my Julep...