Spotlight: Julep Maven May Box

Welcome back gals!

I just received my Julep Maven box for May and I couldn't wait to share it with you. Now I'll be the first to admit that I have been a total polish addict and having just bought an entire collection of nail polish I decided to try out something new this month!

As you might have read in a my previous Julep box post, one of the things I most enjoy about being a Julep Maven is the fact that regardless of my style, I can choose whatever style box I like most for any given month, a perk that other beauty subs just don't permit.

Julep introduced a new style known as Modern Beauty, which is perfect for gals like us who love to try out new beauty products.

The entire Julep Maven May Jazz Collection was inspired by the '20s jazz age, which is great considering that I've always loved that era, but it just so happens to be the it thing because of the new  Great Gatsby flick coming out in less than a week!

Wee!

This month's Modern Beauty box includes:

• The New York Jazz Lipstick Tio 
• Sugar Smooch Lip Scrub
• Volumizing Mascara
• Floral Hair Clips

Let me start off by saying that I loved the entire packaging of every product in this box as it perfectly captures the essence of that era. Even my boyfriend commented on how nice everything looked, as I was testing out everything.

My favorite item thus far is the lip scrub, which not only smells yummy but leaves my lips feeling soft, smooth and totally kissable.

While the lipstick colors are very pretty, I was a bit disappointed at the sheerness of two of the colors. Lady in Red is the only color with a pop and I cannot wait to wear it and paint the town red!

I have yet to test the mascara, but will definitely update this post once I have. Lastly I'm not sure I'll use the floral clips but they are totally adorable. 

Are you a Maven yet? If not, you can use code: FREEBOX to get your first box for free!

xoxo 

GTG

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GTG Tries It... Julep's Oxygen Nail Treatment

Hi gals!

Remember how I recently shared with you the items I received in my Julep Maven February box? And remember how I promised I'd come back with a review on the Julep Oxygen Nail Treatment?

Well I know it's May, but I had to try out the product and even more importantly find the time and words to write this review. So let's get it cracking:

This new semi new product is dubbed as makeup for your nails by Julep. As per the instructions found on the back of the packaging, this treatment should be applied to clean nails (meaning no base coat, polish/lacquer or top coat) one to two times a week over a period of 4 weeks.

Julep's Oxygen Nail Treatment

Two coats of Oxygen Nail treatment (first time use)

Product: Julep's Oxygen Nail Treatment

Claims: A revolutionary treatment for weak nails that conditions and restructures nails in just 4 weeks because of its groundbreaking oxygen technology. Julep also states that the patented formula can restructure nails to a stronger, thicker and smoother condition in just one stroke!

Before I actually go into my impressions of the product, I do want to disclose that while my nails are prone to breakage they are strong and grow because of the Biotin vitamins I take. I've also discovered that getting regular manicures has helped the condition of my nails. 

Actually: I'm really not sure about this product. I've used it a few times since I've gotten it mostly in between manis,  I throw this on as a quick fix because it has a high gloss and hint of color that makes my nails look better versus having them bare.

While I enjoy the look of my nails with this on, I can't truly say that it's done much for the overall health and growth of my nails, though I will continue to use it in between manis. 

Pros: Luckily for me, my nails aren't very yellowish- so the very light pink tint makes my nails look like they aren't completely bare, which is a plus in my book!

Cons: This oxygen treatment has a really strong odor, which is neither pleasant or terrible, but it's strong and it's very much present even after it has dried.

It seems to run out very fast because considering I've only used it a few times, it's halfway through.

Overall Recommendation: It doesn't look I'll be asking my lovely ladies to go out and invest in this product anytime soon considering it's between $14-$18 and doesn't last too long. Even though I don't use it as is recommended, it claims it can change your nails in one stroke and well that just wasn't the case.

Until next time beauties!

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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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