Showing posts with label Julep. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Julep. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Julep Rose and e.l.f. Dream Maker

I broke down and got a Feburary Mystery Box from Julep. I got 6 really nice polishes and a lip gloss out of the deal. One of these polishes drew my attention right away. Julep Rose. It's an orange based red that in the right light, sort of takes on a bright watermelon color. It makes me think of sour gum and that makes me happy.

For my birthday last month, my sister gave me an e.l.f. polish called Dream Maker and I thought it would be the perfect topper for Rose. All pictures show 3 coats of Julep Rose with 1 coat e.l.f. Dream Maker with topcoat.

 direct sunlight

  direct sunlight

 direct sunlight

shade


Thanks for reading!
-Amanda

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Mardi Gras and Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day, all!!

i had initially done a Valentine's Day design with pinks and mauves, and the pictures got deleted!!! I was so bummed!! I had to post something, so I quick did up a Mardi Gras and Valentine's Day manicure all rolled into one!

I used Zoya Pippa and Holly, and Julep Morgan. I used some It's So Easy Striper brush for the designs and glitter.







Look at the blue sparkle in Jennifer! I love it!



Thanks for reading!
-Amanda

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Nail Mail

So, remember how I said I had been bad...and purchased a lot of new polish?
Well...it's starting to come in the mail and I kind of wanted to share some with you. Truthfully, I feel really guilty for having purchased as much as I have...but I seriously have like nothing left on my indie polish wish lists now. Also, I think I'm indie'd out now too. I'm placing myself on a serious no-buy...honestly, I don't need to purchase anymore for quite a while!

Well, first up are my new lovelies from Pretty & Polished.

Bayou Blitz, Sand Art, and Hello Dolly
You already got to see Sand Art in action in my previous post here. I hopefully shall have some more "action" shots to show you in the near future.


How gorgeous are they?? So happy the sun decided to show up for literally, the split second it took to take this picture. The weather here has been horrible for taking pictures, but c'est la vie.

Second up are the polishes that came in my second Julep Cinco de Mayo Mystery Box. I received the crystal file and hand scrub that came in the first box, but different polishes.

Left to Right- Gloria, Leah, Vanessa, and Amy

I do need to address something, however. In my first Julep Cinco de Mayo Mystery Box (click to see) 3 of the 4 polishes did not have shrink wrap on them...in my excitement, I overlooked it. In retrospect, I don't know how I feel about this. It honestly skeeves me out a little....but alas, I'll still use them.

Today, I used Leah, Gloria, and Vanessa in a manicure and it is honestly a great example as to why I need to invest in a nail wheel. Ughhh is it a mess! It's wearable and I'll keep it on for a little bit, but if only I had planned my colors better! I'm so frustrated! I won't post the manicure today, but maybe once I get over my annoyance and need a filler post, I'll insert it and you can laugh at it and bring some brightness to your day!

Well, that is all for today. I'll have more nail mail soon enough.

Hope you have a wonderful day! Thanks for reading!
-Amanda

Monday, May 7, 2012

Julep Cinco de Mayo Mystery Box

Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness!!!
This is my first ever anything from Julep. When I saw they were doing another mystery box, with free shipping, for only $19.99....I jumped on it! ....and ordered two.....DON'T JUDGE ME! :)
I figured it's a great deal either way, and I know the things from Julep really don't disappoint....and I know I wouldn't have been able to choose product on my own because everything is lovely.
So, without further delay, this is the Julep Cinco de Mayo Mystery Box #1 (#2 didn't get here yet):


This is inside the box. Pretty orange and yellow!


The first thing I opened was this. A lovely crystal nail file!


Inside the yellow paper were these gorgeous treasures. 4 nail polishes and a mini tube of hand scrub!


 From left to right: Alicia, Demi, Taylor, and Emma. I am so excited about these! I've wanted Julep polishes for so long, and wow! I'm so pleased with these!


 All of my new lovelies together!
I seriously cannot wait for my other box to get here. I wonder if they'll be different or the same. Either way, it's alright with me!

Have any of you used Julep products? What are your thoughts on them?

Thanks for reading!

-Amanda