Friday, May 11, 2012

Nail Files - Week 19

I am so happy it's Friday!  I spent all day Wednesday thinking it was Thursday and all day Thursday thinking it was Friday...even though I had the revelation on Wednesday after noon that I was not a day ahead as I'd have preferred.  My brain is just all out of whack this week.

Anyway...

On to the color I've been sporting since Tuesday.  For those of you that come here often (as in, every Friday from Tara or Vicki), you may have noticed I've mentioned Julep a couple times in the past.  In April I signed up and am now a Julep Maven (as we're called).  Every month I have the option to purchase that month's box in my "signature" style, which was determined thanks to a quiz you take when you enroll.  I am, according to Julep, "Classic with a Twist".  My first box was great (see here and here for the colors I got). Mavens get to preview their boxes online before ordering, and see what the other "styles" are getting that month.  Well, let's just say I was less than pleased with my May box...but the "Bombshell" box looked pretty nifty.  So I ordered that one.


The colors are Sarah & Fina. There's also a little tote (that has Julep Nailpolish pouches), a foot scratcher-thingy, and some pedicure lotion (which I have yet to try).  Sarah is pink and glittery and is on the transparent side.  It would probably be good with a couple coats or over another color that is similar.  The Fina is slightly metallic, and what I went with after having the hubby choose from a swatch of colors on my nails (the black is a China Glaze I bought last month and haven't worn yet)


He chose the "blue", so that's what I did:



Over all, I like the color.  It's definitely a spring/summer color.  The only issue I had, and I wasn't the only one this month, was the brush was a little wonky.  But apparently a lot of colors in the May boxes had that issue.  I just had to email them and let them know and they are, supposedly, working on getting a new one out to me (the Sarah brush was fine). 

I also ordered the Cinco de Mayo mystery box last week (same price).  It came two days ago: 

Mini "Facial for hands", glass nail file, and four colors!  The dark color is kind of a shiny navy blue, and I can't wait to try it!!  The pink has some sparkle to it and looks to be good for a work week.  The orange/peach looks fun for the summer.  And the tan I'm not so sure about.  It might make for a good base under a glitter.  I'll keep you posted on that one.

If you're interested in becoming a Maven, check out this link (which will also let them know I sent ya):  Maven.

Hugs...
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9 comments:

  1. Fina is pretty. Is it morecof a chrome finish or a frost? I missed the discounted mystery box this month. Darn it!

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    1. Now that you mention it, it's more of a chrome finish. It looks metallic in the bottle, but comes out chrome on the nails. I hope they do another mystery box soon...I loved mine! :)

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  2. Fina is pretty. Is it more of a chrome or frost? I'm sad that I missed the discounted mystery box this month.

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  3. SO pretty! I am going to have to check out the link.

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  4. Those are some nice colors. your nails have a nice shape too! i looked unto the maven club- too much moolah for me, but yours look good!

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    1. Thanks! I was hesitant because of the cost too...but I'm doing my own mani/pedis now, so the money I was spending there is going to Julep. :)

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  5. Love getting my Julep Maven boxes! I didn't get a bag though :(

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    1. I wonder if they randomly select boxes to put a little extra in each month. Because it wasn't part of the "advertised" filling for the box. I was surprised I got it, too.

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