NOTD: JULEP SELENA NAILPOLISH

SELENA is an unusual nail polish shade that is so beautiful. At first glance I thought this shade wasn't very appealing. It seemed a little too dark and bold for it to be classified as a spring or summer mossy green nail polish. It has a darkness, a dark mustard undertone, that lends itself to this polish that makes this more of a fall / winter color. The texture and consistency of the polish was somewhat gel-like that it applied easily with just one coat. I did have to give it extra time to dry though. This polish wore better than some of Julep's other polishes with a wear time of almost a week. This is fantastic seeing as how most nail polishes, no matter the brand, will start to chip after the second or third day of wear.

Julep nailpolishes are available for purchase on the Julep.com website, at your local Sephora store, and online at Sephora.com.

NOTD - JULEP: Emilie Nailpolish

EMILIE: Bold and alluring, 
a statement-making forest green.

JULEP EMILIE nail polish is a grassy green color with a creamy finish that goes on easily with just two coats. This polish dried rather quickly and didn't streak or smear which was a nice change. Some of the other brands of nail polish that I have used in the past, Orly and China Glaze, take quite a while to dry. I'm not a very patient person and I can't sit still for very long either so those brands don't see quite as much love.

Anyway, I decided to veer away from the traditional pinks and reds that are synonymous with Valentine's Day and go with this beautiful green color. I think I was trying to channel Spring in the hopes that I could ward off this really cold weather that we are currently having.  

Are you a Julep Maven...if not, click to read more: JULEP MAVEN.

JULEP MAVEN: February - American Beauty

MY JULEP MAVEN February American Beauty package arrived in the mail on Wednesday and I'm really excited to share it with everyone. I received two polishes, Oscar, which is a gold glitter polish (remember glitter on the nails but never on the face ladies!), and Glenn, which is a very pretty, bright reddish berry shimmer polish. Also included in the package was a roll-on bottle of cuticle oil and a dark chocolate (YUM!) Oscar statue - so adorable!

Each month, I eagerly await in anticipation for the e-mail from Julep (usually around the 20th of the month) that alerts me about the status of my Julep Maven package. What new nailpolish colors will I receive this month or what new products will be included in the Maven package are just a few of the questions that I often think about. I really look forward to receiving my Julep Maven package throughout the year. For more information about the program you can read my post here: JULEP MAVEN PROGRAM. Or you can use my referral link here: http://julep.com/?r=13891347 which will take you to the Julep website for you to fill out a quick style-profile questionnaire and you can read up on the program as well.

I have been a Julep Maven devotee since I first signed up for the program on August 10th, 2011. Before that I was, and still am, a member of their referral program (since June 22, 2011). So this isn't something that I'm not sure about or hesitant to recommend. No, far from it. I absolutely love their program and I highly recommend that you sign up as well.

NOTD JULEP: Helena

Helena

JULEP Helena is an ultra lush and vibrant fuchsia nailpolish color. With just one coat it definitely covers the nail with some serious color that shines even more so when a top coat is applied. This is one of those nailpolish colors that looks just as good, if not better, on the nail as it does in the bottle.

Check out my previous post here to read all about JULEP and the JULEP MAVEN program.

I'M A JULEP MAVEN

Several months ago I received an invitation to sign up for this program and I am so glad that I did. Each month I know that I am receiving the latest nail polish colors that are sure to be the "Hottest" and "Must-Have" polishes for the season. The best part is that each selection will compliment my unique look which is determined by my Style Profile. If it all sounds a little confusing, just keep reading, cause it is really quite simple...

(Please note: The following information was copied from the Julep website).

Being a Maven, gives you exclusive access to COLOR

You get it first, and YOU decide how often you want to receive your beauty editor Sneak Peek Box

You receive over $40 worth of trendsetting polish colors and cutting-edge treatment products each month customized in a gift-able Sneak Peek Box

Each Sneak Peek Box features new, never before released colors and treatments FIRST to you, before anyone else

Your box also includes hits and cult favorites - the products we like to keep on the top of editors' minds


20% off all julep.com purchases

FREE shipping on ALL your purchases

Each box also comes with a surprise and delight element- something to look forward to!

Receive additional membership perks throughout the year.

How do you become a JULEP Nail Maven:

Becoming a Julep Maven is easy, quick, and fun!

1. Take the Julep Maven Style Quiz

2. View your Style Profile and personal beauty editor Sneak Peek Box

3. Create a Login

4. Place your Order

5. Now YOU are a Julep Maven!

Why, what to expect, and how does it work???

The process will only take a moment of your time and membership is hassle-free and risk-free with no commitment. Simply take our Julep Maven Style Quiz to tell us more about yourself and we’ll determine which style of magazine editor you most resemble. You will instantly view your Style Profile and your customized beauty editor Sneak Peek Box that contains personally selected products that best compliment your unique look. All there is left to do is simply create a login and place your order - we’ll take care of the rest! We’ll put together and send out your first exclusive, personally customized, Julep Maven Sneak Peek Box in the mail.

Which magazine beauty editor's style are you most like? Take our Julep Maven Style Quiz to find out! Click Here

When we launch new products, we start out by creating beautiful sneak peek sets to send out to the top beauty editors and celebrity trendsetters across the country for their consideration and review. And our girlfriends are always asking to sneak them an extra set.

Take the Style Quiz →

Now they can - and so can you. We launched our new Julep Maven program to give all of our girlfriends access to the beauty editor Sneak Peek Box we create every month. As a Julep Maven, you will have access to the hottest trends in nail color and the latest Mani Care and Pedi Care products - delivered right to your doorstep, just like the beauty editors do. And you'll have access to these trends and products before anyone else.

We know that tailoring and customizing each editor delivery is critical to gaining her attention and enthusiasm, so every Sneak Peek Box we send you will be tailored to your needs and preferences. Just take our fun and easy Julep Maven Style Quiz to help us understand your style profile.

Then each month, we'll send you an email to let you know what we've curated for you in your customized beauty editor Sneak Peek Box. If you don't like what you see, you can request another "shelf pull."

Or choose to send your Sneak Peek Box to a girlfriend as a gift - every month's set comes beautifully packaged and ready to gift.

Welcome to VIP treatment - because your opinion matters to us. YOU are our favorite beauty editor!

Which magazine beauty editor's style are you most like? Take our Julep Maven Style Quiz to find out! Click Here

So now that you've had a chance to read over everything, it sounds pretty cool doesn't it! Another great thing about this program is that it doesn't cost as much as those other monthly programs that charge you anywhere from $30-$50 a month. At this time the program costs only 19.99 a month and you can always opt out for the monthly shipment and you will not be charged for anything. Or if you find that the program is not a good fit for you, then you can cancel at any time.

Check back for more updates when I post my monthly Julep Maven Sneak Peek Boxes! ♥♥♥

JULEP NAIL POLISH: AMY, JOHNNY, AND ANNE

L-R  AMY, JOHNNY, ANNE

In the past year I had seen several articles, pics, etc. in several of my fashion mags about Julep nail polish. Not giving it more than a passing glance I didn't really check it out or consider it to be a "must have" item for my polish collection. However, that all changed a couple of weeks ago when I saw several ladies on twitter sporting various shades of polish from this company. The colors were amazing and looked so much better than what I remembered. Unfortunately I didn't save any of my old mags, so I took to Google in the hopes of trying to find where I could purchase the Julep nail polishes. I finally stumbled across their website:  Julep.com 

According to their website:

"Julep is a hand, nail and foot care brand with four boutique nail parlors in the Seattle area. Founded on the belief that beauty is a connection, not a competition, the company was created to celebrate the bond between girlfriends and the beauty of the human spirit.  Leveraging their expertise in the nail category, Julep has created a line of the most effective, toxin-free “Mani Care” and “Pedi Care” products and the latest runway-inspired nail colors."

Several things to keep in mind when ordering from them.

1. A dollar from every nail polish that is sold goes to empower girlfriends everywhere through their Powered by Girlfriends program that supports organizations empowered by women.
2. "Like" their Facebook page and receive $5.00 off your first order.
3. Enter code "girlfriends" at checkout and receive $15.00 of your order of $30 or more.
4. Each polish retails for about $14.00 for a 2.7 oz sized bottle.

The three colors that I picked out were Anne, which is a vibrant violet, Johnny, which is your typical black, and Amy, which is a smoky turquoise. Here are more pictures and some swatches of them.

So far I'm really impressed / enjoying the polishes that I picked out. Although I do wish the black polish had more shine but applying a top coat takes care of that problem. 

Below is the next item I have on my "must buy" list to purchase. It's the "Julep Spa Pedicure At-Home Party for 6" which I think would make a great birthday, Christmas, or even Mother's day gift. What better gift for a gal to give to her best girlfriend that loves to have a "Girl's Night" with all of her friends.

Invite your girlfriends over and host a unique at-home nail spa party!  The Julep Spa Pedicure At-Home Party for 6 has everything you need for the perfect Girl's Night In, Sweet Sixteen or Bridal Shower.  Kit includes: Julep Basecoat, Julep Fast Dry Topcoat, 4 Julep Nail Polish Colors (Amy, Jennifer, Natalie, and Catherine), Julep Nourish Lavender- Vanilla Deep Hydrating Cream, 6  orange wood sticks, 6 nail brushes, 6 toe separators, 6 nail files, 6 pedi slippers, and Cosmopoliltan drink mix.  A $145 value for just $84!