Hip hip, I do believe it's time for July's reveal! Man am I excited about this month. This will be the third or fourth month in a ROW now that I have truly been surprised with the collection Julep has released. Between untimely soft and delicate like last month, and wild pops of colour like the month prior; I've really been on my toes. It's quite refreshing! Without further ado, prepare for ye wall of pictures!! And, below are some of the featured products this month!! :)
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A wonderful lady in a Facebook group I am in brought up a fairly well-known Youtuber that does nail-art tutorials, and love several of the designs. Having heard of the Youtuber, but not the specific design the gal was mentioning, I watched the video and was inspired not by the same art; But the following one. [The 3rd] I had a failing mani in its final hours of life, and rather than remove it decided to USE it, and save myself a ton of time while trying out the new nail-art. And it worked! I ended up with a fantastic 'recovery' mani, AND got to try out my Plie Wand's striper tool! [Spoiler: I LOVE IT!] Please note: While I was originally inspired by the Youtuber mentioned, my design is NOT a direct replica. As I was doing this, I felt drawn to go a slightly different direction, and I love where I ended up. Maybe someday I will truly replicate the design I liked, but that day was not today. What you'll need!
Step One: The dying mani [Flora] If you're doing a recovery mani as I did, you will likely already have a base coat, colour, and layer or two of topcoat on your nails. If not, this is the step to add all but the topcoat! If you're concerned the topcoat will affect the nail art, you don't necessarily have to worry. However, you can lightly wipe some remover that has been weakened with a little water [VERY little!] to remove some of the topcoat. 1-2 swipes at most, in an even manner to prevent streaking and thin spots. :) Step Two: The first colour [Kai] I wanted a pale blue to contrast the darker violet of Flora, and Kai was the perfect colour. Because she is a sea salt texture, I wanted her as far down the line of layers as possible, so the texture would be less prominent in the final product. So, she's the first colour! I went for an almost half and half diagonal swipe here. :) Step Three: The second colour [Lauren] For my second colour, I needed something from the warmer colours to bring a little balance back to the mani. Opting for a neon pink [Not the calm-pink it appears in these images] with Lauren my only regret was that I didn't add a third layer OF Lauren to even out the sheerness some more. Instead of matching the angle of Kai, I started halfway down the nail and gently curved to the tip of the opposing edge. Step Four: The details With my beloved copper glitter, Diamond Theory, and Julep's striping attachment for the Plie Wand, I lined the edges of all the colours with a single layer of glitter. I dipped my polish-brush in the polish, and dabbed the excess onto a plastic art tray, which I then used to pick up polish on the striping tool. A quick wipe with remover and my tool was clean! I was actually QUITE impressed with how well it performed! Step Five: Finishing touches <3 After my edge cleanup [Gotta love orange wood sticks soaked in remover!!], a single layer of Freedom to fuel my high-gloss finish fix sealed [and dried!] this beautiful recovery in minutes. You can't even tell this was a re-used mani! <3
Evening/Morning ladies! While scrumaging around this morning to find images of an old Julep polish that isn't sold anymore, I once more came across THIS article. Originally it caught my attention because of the hints and information it gave about the [now implemented] MyMaven program. This morning, I was struck by something I [of all people] should have seen sooner. Jane blatantly dropped by name and style a polish that would* be in the Fall 2014 lineup. "The Artemis color might be something bold that makes a statement" Given my own very personal affiliation with the wonderful world of Greek Goddesses and their modern-day use as names, it surprised me that I had missed this key name. That being said, I'm now hugely excited for whatever colour this might be; And, dare I say, hopeful I might one day see my very own Athena polish? SO. Ladies, let us discuss! What colour, finish, and style, do YOU think Artemis will be? What month do you think we will see it, and what THEME do you think it will be a part of? Comment below, and let us discuss! Maybe, if someone guesses it correctly come fall, I might just have a little prize ready for them? ;D *Since some have misunderstood this phrase, a clarification: Would is used in reference to 'Would, should it be included'. As I do not work for Julep's product development team [sadface!], I obviously cannot know with 100% certainty any upcoming polishes. This is simply my [obviously] hopeful interpretation, and I would like other opinions on what this polish WOULD look like, SHOULD it be made. :)
Yes! Julep has done it again! They've released a NEW Welcome Box theme, free to new Mavens! The theme? Nautical! Revel in a sea of beautiful colours, and get in SHIPSHAPE for summer festivities with this beautiful welcome box! What is a Maven? Here at Julep, as a Maven, you get a beautifully tailored [Sailored?] box full of beauty products and/or polish to YOUR preferences, each and every month. Including full customization, you can swap out products or polish as needed to perfect the look YOU want!
What do you get?? YESSSS. The new Oxygen Performance Top Coat is BACK IN STOCK!
Now is the time to try out the OXYGEN2 code to get 30% off when you buy the base and topcoats!! :D Need the base coat as well? Click below!! From left to right, the polishes are: Brigitte, Jet, Harley, Bette, and Lizanne. And, if you use the limited time code SPRINGPERK, you can get 30% off your order, making THIS awesome set only $15! Alternative codes to try:
[* Please note, the Oxygen Performance Top Coat is currently SOLD OUT, so the OXYGEN2 code may not function properly right now.] If you're looking for MORE awesome things to fill your cart with, it's the Best Friends Fest over at Julep! We're celebrating all our BFFs with a whole set of dynamic duo discounts! Whether you want to pamper, polish, or both, we've definitely got you [and her!] covered!!
HUZZAH for another early release for us June Box-takers!!! Our benefit is your gain, with SUPER early access to the Secret Store! Featured below are the mystery boxes, and the birthstone polish, and later today you will see the rest of the secret store - ALL with convenient links for YOU to make your own purchase! No Maven box required!! Kathy - June Birthstone Polish "Named for Academy Award winner Kathy Bates" June Friends and Family Surprise #1June Friends and Family Surprise #2June Friends and Family Surprise #3 I'd like to take this chance to offer up a moment of silence before we all head off to our Memorial Day festivities, and remember the fallen and fighting that have done so for our freedom and safety of mind on weekends just like this one. This is one of those days I will always treasure, with a family and life blessedly full of servicemen and women. Always in our hearts, and minds. Thank you. <3 And, in honor of this holiday weekend, Julep has again put forth a fantastic deal for us all to take advantage of! Mystery boxes: With hints! There are 10 available total, as follows. There is a guarantee of NO polish or product overlap, so if you're brave enough to spring for all 10 semi-mysteries, you won't be stuck with 10 of the same thing. Yay!! Comment below if you go for any of these beauties! I'm still trying to figure out which one I want myself. xD Mystery #1 Clue: Tips in top shape To kick start the group is a beautiful big box, that includes the glitter topper pictured at left, 'Taryn' and the mint clutch pictured above, amongst many other products valued in total at $143!!! Mystery #2 Clue: This one is clutch Continuing in the large-box section of mystery boxes available, this one features the immensely popular Blush in 'Peach Bellini' AND corresponding weighted handle blush brush with the cute glam clutch bag! Including the mystery products, this one is valued at $144! Mystery #3 Clue: Life's a beach If big fancy boxes and bags aren't your style but you still want quality in quantity, this box features the just-in-time-for-summer must have product, 'Beach Tonic Dry Body Oil'. This oil and its mystery friends are valued at $101!! Mystery #4 Clue: A healthy hi-five This one is personally tempting me, as it is a box valued at $102, and includes BOTH the 'Vanish cuticle softener & remover', AND the actual 'Cuticle pusher' tool! Very good deal, if I do say so myself! [Spoiler alert: I do ;D] Mystery #5 Clue: So fresh & clean A highly rated favourite by Mavens, featured in this box is the 'Bare Face Cleansing Oil' And the award winning 'Konjac Sponge'! This box's value is at $102 as well, but it certainly won't cost that much! Mystery #6 Clue: This box was made for walkin' Another personally tempting box, this one features Julep's foam toe separators, and the 'Mint Condition Pedi Creme', that many have raved and rated as a 'must have' for their pedi regime! This box has a value of $42!! Mystery #7 Clue: Sparkle & Shine This cute box features two hot metallic shades, including the chrome-like titanium shine of 'Missy' [left]!! This box's contents are valued at $42 as well!! Mystery #8 Clue: Breathe easy If you missed out on June's hot new Oxygen base and top coats, you might want to consider this one! Not only do you get the HOT cherry pie red 'Sheila' [left], but you get Julep's 'Oxygen Nail Treatment'! [And more? ;D] Valued at $46, this box is as hot as this red! Mystery #9 Clue: Splatter & Smooth If you're into hard-to-nail colours, the cool periwinkle blue of 'Talor' might just right up your alley, along with the rest of this $30 value box! Bonus: You get a cute gift bag with it! Mystery #10 Clue: File under guava-licious And last but certainly not least, this final box is valued at $33 and contains the hot new spicy-coral 'Harriet', among others, and you also get to keep this cute gift bag! These are GREAT for re-gifting, or using later as party favors! If you're interested in any of these hot mysteries, get in there quick! Not only will they sell out before too long, you have less than 48 hours to get them while they ARE stocked!!
And, as usual, I will have the awesome Secret Store for June up for you next week! Not a Maven? Sign up now, with the new [Limited Edition] Summer Welcome Box! Use code HELLOYOU to get it free, with $2.99 shipping, and treat yourself to colour! Remember that limited edition Intro Box to Julep deal I mentioned a few weeks ago? Pay only $2.99 for shipping, and get your entire box FREE? Well that's now been EXTENDED, and UPGRADED! Now, for a VERY very limited time, you can purchase one of the new 100% customizable Maven Box Subscriptions, and get your intro FREE, and in hot new shades perfectly tailored for this summer! Sign up now, and you'll receive Kayla and Mariska, two shades I have previously reviewed from the Vivid Brights Collection, and Raegan. As if three gorgeous polishes weren't enough, you'll also get the sheer pink lip gloss 'Graceful', AND the amazing Kajal Eye Glider that comes with two colours [Bronze and black]!!! All for JUST the shipping of $2.99. Curious? What exactly is this customizable box I speak of? The new Maven Program has listened to the feedback of its Mavens over the years, and has finally created THE perfectly tailored box for you. How? YOU tailor it! Each month, log into your Maven account between the 20th-24th to preview the next brand-new, can't-miss Maven collection. During that selection window, you can customize your box as much (or as little) as you'd like. You'll be billed for your box on the 27th, and we'll ship it soon after. Get 20% off and free shipping on julep.com after you join. Cancel anytime with a simple phone call if you're not satisfied with the program. But don't worry: With the new customized boxes, you will be! To get this HOT Summer Shades Intro Box, use code HELLOYOU at checkout!!! |
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