Spotlight: Julep Maven February Box

I discovered Julep Maven, a nail color monthly sub, a few months ago, when I was trying to decide what I really wanted to get from my monthly boxes. I don't mind spending money on things I know I'm going to use and I felt like I was getting tired of receiving the same samples from other subs, which have now accumulated inside two drawers of my vanity set.

But I like love to have my nails look pretty in the hottest colors of the season. So joining Julep Maven was a no brainer. Signing up to become a Julep Maven is very easy: you take a quiz, you discover your style profile (It Girl, Bombshell, Classic with a Twist, American Beauty or Boho Glam) and you purchase your first box. All boxes are $19.99/month, but unlike other subs you can pick whichever style you like each month. 

Today I received my February box and wanted to share the colors I received, as well as the inspiration behind this month's collection and the freebies I got from my Julep Jules (Julep Maven's reward program for ordering my monthly box.)

Julep Maven's February Box: Bombshell

Something noteworthy to know about Julep colors:

• Julep nail colors are "4 free" (don't contain formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toulene or DBP.)
• highly pigmented colors
• Julep donates a portion of the proceeds to organizations that support women through its Powered by Girlfriends program. 

My style profile is Classic with a Twist, but this month I opted to order the Bombshell box because I was smitten with Laura, an olive khaki creme. I also received Ginger, a sand tone in a holographic finish. In addition I got an eyelash curler and a couple of heart shaped chocolates (one of which I ate before I got to take a picture of the box :) )

Almost all of this month's boxes came with the new oxygen nail treatment that is supposed to make nails stronger, thicker and smoother in just one stroke (review will be up very soon) as well as freedom polymer top coat, (an extra this month) which claims to extend the life of your manicure by creating a force field that prevents chipping and a gel like finish (review for this will also be up shortly.)

Because I had accumulated a nice amount of Julep Jules, I added on the Old Hollywood Charm set, which consists of three colors at no extra cost.

I thought this was the perfect add-on because the entire "Get on The A List" February collection was inspired by classic and modern Hollywood leading ladies.

Unfortunately with all the new polishes that I have received in the last week or so I haven't been able to try them all on. As usual, I'll come back and update this post with all the colors received.

FYI: The window for the new monthly subscription opens up later this week from the 20th-24th with a new style profile: Modern beauty that will feature other products besides polishes.

If you'd like to become a Julep Maven use my referral code: 5799024 during sign up or just click on the following link: Julep Maven

What's your favorite monthly subscription?

Until next time,
xo GTG

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GTG's Best Nail Polish Names 2011

Today's post is just for fun!

As you all know I love being pampered and that includes getting my hands and feet done on a regular basis.

I've noticed that I spent a lot of time looking over colors just because I enjoy reading the names they're given.

 Sometimes the names are super cute and other times the names are beyond cheesy, but regardless under which category they fall it's always fun to tell your girlfriend, "This week my nails are turquoise and caicos.

This is my list of my top 10 favorite nail polish color names:

10.- Pinkadelic by Essie

9.- Over the Taupe by OPI

8.- Need Sunglasses by OPI

7.- A Oui-bit-of Red by OPI

6.- Kiss on the Chic by OPI

5.- I Brake for Manicures by OPI

4.-Big Bag Theory by Essie

3.- Devil's Advocate by Essie

2.-Haute as Hello by Essie

1.- For Audrey by China Glaze

What's your all time favorite nail polish name?


Stay polished my friends!

xo-
Your GTG

"I tell people to do something for themselves at lunch. It doesn't matter whether it's having a manicure, taking a spinning class or going for a walk."-Audree Halasz

Fall 2011 Trend Report: Hottest Hues for Nails

The 2011 fall season is almost here!

And that means it's time to put away our halter tops and short shorts and it's time to don on our coats and boots!

 It'll be a few more months in Miami before we can slip into our boots and cold armor, but we can definitely start celebrating the weather by changing the hues of our polishes.

So put away the fun bright colors and opt for darker rich colors.

As you already know, lacquers are an important fashion accessory just like shoes and handbags. They're also a statement staple are used as the first transitional item between seasons.

The following colors have been all over the fashion runways and will be seen on the streets!

Trend # 1: Jewel tone colors

Greens:

Hunter greens. Olive greens. Grassy greens. Any kind of green really.

This hue is Peridot and it's from Chanel.  It's not only my favorite green, but it's actually my favorite color of the season.


Blues:

Royal blues. Sky blues.

My favorite blue?  Dior's blue denim. I love the richness of it and because it's a Dior color I know it will have a smooth finish.

Reds:

Deep wines. Bright reds. Red is the color of confidence and nothing says "I'm a confident woman,"  like this red by Lancome.

Bang Bang Red

Purples.

Deep purples. Indigo purples. Plums.

I love this berry inspired shade Celine by Zoya. Ultra feminine and the color looks great on any skin tone.

Trend # 2: Rusts and Browns

Rusts:

Oranges. Burnt browns.

Very structured by Essie reinvents the browns we have seen in the past by infusing an orange undertone into the color. This color embodies the essence of fall.

Browns:

Chocolate browns. Classic browns.

Chocolate by Dolce & Gabbana is a decadent color that can get you through the entire fall and winter seasons.

Trend # 3: Grays and Metallics

My favorite gray for this season is Essie's Power Clutch from their handbag inspired collection.

This is the kind of color that makes you want to find a matching pair of shoes and handbag to go with it, which I'm sure is what Essie set out to capture.

Metallics/Sparkles:

This year Serena Williams teamed up with polish giant OPI and created the Glam Slam collection.

I love this metallic color.

Your Royal Shine-ness

Trend # 4: Magnetic

Last year we saw the inception of crackle nails, which I personally wasn't a fan of. This year there's a lot of buzz surrounding the magnetic look, which has been popularized by LCN.

Beauty insiders have said the magnetic look is this year's more polished version of the crackle look.

It basically utilizes their trademark magnetic polishes along with 2 magnets that each create an effect, be it diagonal lines or stars.

I love the psychedelic look .

Below is a video that you can find onbthe LCN site that shows you how can achieve this look.

Trend # 5: Neutrals/Beiges:

Neutral colors are classics and will always be in fashion, which is why they aren't really a trend. But you will still see a lot of it during the cold months ahead.

My pick?

Essie's Allure. Yes, that's the same color that Kate Middleton wore on her wedding day, so it's a very special color.


Ladies what colors will you be wearing this fall?

Trendy yours,

GTG

"The nail polish color that you wear speaks highly of how you feel about yourself"- Your GTG