Julep: August 2013 (Spoilers)

[lexxies22]

Sorry off topic: has anyone gotten an email from Juep today about Flower Shop? I clcked on that and looked for hopefully one of those trio could be part of that collection. Nope. Some are repeats color and the shimmer or frosty finishes (I'm not familiar with the names). Hopefully mystery box might be it.

 

[lexxies22]

it depends on your lips. i have the other set- the berry, the red and the pink. i found the pink doesn't swatch more than a gloss but on my lips it definitely gives a slight pink tint. maybe if you look closely before applying and then afterwards you'll see this, too? the berry definitely has pigment like a regular lipstick- i gifted it to a friend who is in love with berry colored lip products. the red of course is highly pigmented. they did purposely describe the pink/coral as sheer, so it's not an accident if that's what you're wondering. i agree that mavens are supposedly designated as the first to receive things. they hardly give anything exceptional to sephora; mavens received the chalk collection in march and sephora received different smoky pastels. they got the neon nail dips which never really hit until the warehouse sale, so they probably didn't do that well. i don't mind julep getting staying power at sephora but i wish all sephoras would carry their line much like nails inc or something. i don't get the hoopla about illamasqua, although some are quite incredible; i find julep to be just as good if not better because of the much larger range. however, the BIG deal breaker for me on this issue is that brand new mavens should not be getting the entirely new beauty products since they'll get 'em for $3.99 anyways. honestly, i don't care if julep wants to stop giving mavens complete first access, but they should stop claiming it. i really am not complaining on behalf of receiving them first, just on the empty promise of this perk. it'd be kinda like how we're supposed to get free shipping on all orders and then they randomly made us pay for it in say, mystery boxes. they should have written 'exclusive access to most new products and colors'

Just wondering how come you don't get about Illamasqua ? I LOVE their line because its one the fewest polishes that has an ability to achieve the boldest and brightest colors where other polishes have too much of subdues going on. It's a German company and is very popular in Europe. They are like the next Make Up Forever kind pigmented. They are easier to work with especially Nail Art. Totally off topic sorry. Another European polishes like Nails, Inc., and Ciate(I believe it's both are from UK) work ok. I know everyone is talking about Sephora here soo okie

 

[r4chel77]

Originally Posted by lexxies22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Just wondering how come you don't get about Illamasqua ? I LOVE their line because its one the fewest polishes that has an ability to achieve the boldest and brightest colors where other polishes have too much of subdues going on. It's a German company and is very popular in Europe. They are like the next Make Up Forever kind pigmented. They are easier to work with especially Nail Art. Totally off topic sorry. Another European polishes like Nails, Inc., and Ciate(I believe it's both are from UK) work ok. I know everyone is talking about Sephora here soo okie

don't get me wrong i do like illamasqua i just definitely don't think their polishes are that amazing in quality. some of them, like the gold glitter (can't remember the name) are awesome. others, like lament, offers a great coral but takes three coats. j'omina is a nice shade. they have a good classic red that's probably my favorite in my collection. i think they have good creativity; i absolutely loved the speckled liner idea in their speckled polish line but i wasn't super ultra impressed by anything they've had. they have nice stuff and just like the comparison you made to mufe, i don't think all of their stuff is awesome- same with nars. 

speaking of which, i ahve to add that the 'and god created the woman' palette is awwwwwweeeeessssoommme. some of the shadows don't swatch with the creamy luxuriousness of urban decay shadows, but seriously, they go on amazingly. the brush it comes with is soft and dense; i like it for packing on shadow, blending in the crease, smoking a line out, highlighting, etc. it can do an entire eye look and i find the six shadows very versatile. i can't believe i paid $59 for it when i already own both nakeds, the lorac pro, and plenty of other neutrals, but i absolutely love the palette. i know this is the julep thread but some of you might be interested and we were sort of discussing sephora! =D

 

[r4chel77]

Originally Posted by lexxies22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Sorry off topic: has anyone gotten an email from Juep today about Flower Shop? I clcked on that and looked for hopefully one of those trio could be part of that collection. Nope. Some are repeats color and the shimmer or frosty finishes (I'm not familiar with the names). Hopefully mystery box might be it.

i saw this email! i think some of the sets are very nice but i'm guessing people have already satisfied their cravings for brights, pastels, and light neutrals. the garden deal would've been great back a few months. i especially like the maria/morgan one, but i'm holding out along with you for the mystery box this month! we're reaching a level of desperation lol

 

[LuckyMoon]

Originally Posted by r4chel77 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

i saw this email! i think some of the sets are very nice but i'm guessing people have already satisfied their cravings for brights, pastels, and light neutrals. the garden deal would've been great back a few months. i especially like the maria/morgan one, but i'm holding out along with you for the mystery box this month! we're reaching a level of desperation lol

I like the Oopsie Daisys from the flower email sent out this a.m.  But I am holding out for the mystery box too!  

 

[lexxies22]

i saw this email! i think some of the sets are very nice but i'm guessing people have already satisfied their cravings for brights, pastels, and light neutrals. the garden deal would've been great back a few months. i especially like the maria/morgan one, but i'm holding out along with you for the mystery box this month! we're reaching a level of desperation lol

LMAO! Gosh I wish I could do funny emoticons squence on mobile. Anyway, I totally agree. I'm MAKING myself to be DESPERATE!

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif


So spend $10,000 at Sephora (1 pt = $1) and go backstage at New York Fashion Week from Stila? Uh, yes please! LOL

Well, they're having the 4x point bonus. So just spend all you need to get up to rouge, then you should only need to spend like $2250 more dollars to qualify. "only"

 

[r4chel77]

Originally Posted by Kyuu /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Well, they're having the 4x point bonus. So just spend all you need to get up to rouge, then you should only need to spend like $2250 more dollars to qualify. "only"

that's only if you're already at rouge status. it's 3x points though for vibs=yay!

 

[foxyroxy-26]

Oh okay, thanks for clearing that up for me ladies. I was feeling a bit down when it wasn't showing up on my lips as much as I would like it to!

 

[zadidoll]

Ahhhh! Did not know they multiplied the Rogue status.

 

[AshY]

Originally Posted by r4chel77 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

don't get me wrong i do like illamasqua i just definitely don't think their polishes are that amazing in quality. some of them, like the gold glitter (can't remember the name) are awesome. others, like lament, offers a great coral but takes three coats. j'omina is a nice shade. they have a good classic red that's probably my favorite in my collection. i think they have good creativity; i absolutely loved the speckled liner idea in their speckled polish line but i wasn't super ultra impressed by anything they've had. they have nice stuff and just like the comparison you made to mufe, i don't think all of their stuff is awesome- same with nars. 

speaking of which, i ahve to add that the 'and god created the woman' palette is awwwwwweeeeessssoommme. some of the shadows don't swatch with the creamy luxuriousness of urban decay shadows, but seriously, they go on amazingly. the brush it comes with is soft and dense; i like it for packing on shadow, blending in the crease, smoking a line out, highlighting, etc. it can do an entire eye look and i find the six shadows very versatile. i can't believe i paid $59 for it when i already own both nakeds, the lorac pro, and plenty of other neutrals, but i absolutely love the palette. i know this is the julep thread but some of you might be interested and we were sort of discussing sephora! =D

Sorry to be off topic.

I actually have the "And God Created the Woman" Palette as well.  I was have the original UD naked palette too.  I really love the sets and feel they are different.  But I absolutely love the Nars formula! It's awesome.  The colors are universally flattering to me. 

Also, do recommend the Illamasqua rubber finishes?  I've been considering them.  Do you know if they are like jellies?

I

 

[gypsiemagic]

Ahhhh! Did not know they multiplied the Rogue status.

They don't. To qualify for VIB and Rouge they use pre tax dollar amounts only. The point bonuses are great, but it won't bump you up, just give you more points to spend.

 

[Lolo22]

You can buy Julep on Birchbox now.

http://www.birchbox.com/shop/julep-nail-polish

 

[mariahk83]

wonder if that means we'll get julep in our boxes instead of cc!!? haha

 

[Lolo22]

Originally Posted by mariahk83 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

wonder if that means we'll get julep in our boxes instead of cc!!? haha

LOL I wouldn't mind that! But I think these colors have all been around for awhile? I know I have most of them.

 

[meaganola]

I think Julep is in there as a limited-time deal. It's in the CEW prestige box (with a few other things) that they're selling for $18.

 

[r4chel77]

Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Ahhhh! Did not know they multiplied the Rogue status.

Originally Posted by gypsiemagic /img/forum/go_quote.gif

They don't. To qualify for VIB and Rouge they use pre tax dollar amounts only. The point bonuses are great, but it won't bump you up, just give you more points to spend.

yes they do! there's a week in august where regular beauty insiders will get 2x the points, vibs will get 3x the points, and vib rouge people will get 4x the points! i believe the dates are august 12 to the 20th, not all of these days but somewhere in there... could be 12th to the 16th or 16th to the 20th. i will update later on the dates. it's in store only. they handed me a sealed little square pamphlet on quality paper so i thought oh boy a coupon! the vib sale will be earlier this year! but alas there was nothing in there like that, just a notice about the new vib rouge top tier of beauty rewards and the week with multiplied points

nvm i see the clarification about point spending

 

[lexxies22]

yes they do! there's a week in august where regular beauty insiders will get 2x the points, vibs will get 3x the points, and vib rouge people will get 4x the points! i believe the dates are august 12 to the 20th, not all of these days but somewhere in there... could be 12th to the 16th or 16th to the 20th. i will update later on the dates. it's in store only. they handed me a sealed little square pamphlet on quality paper so i thought oh boy a coupon! the vib sale will be earlier this year! but alas there was nothing in there like that, just a notice about the new vib rouge top tier of beauty rewards and the week with multiplied points nvm i see the clarification about point spending

I'm sorry to be an enabler but I just learned that those dates that r4chel77 mentioned about points earning on those dates. Well if anyone live in those states (OR and WA have no sales tax. I'm from the NW) currently in CA) This is the enabler news: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2379751/How-save-small-fortune-Map-shows-states-dropping-sales-tax-summer-price-tag-youll-actually-pay-register.html

 

[meaganola]

Originally Posted by lexxies22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm sorry to be an enabler but I just learned that those dates that r4chel77 mentioned about points earning on those dates. Well if anyone live in those states (OR and WA have no sales tax. I'm from the NW) currently in CA)

This is the enabler news:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2379751/How-save-small-fortune-Map-shows-states-dropping-sales-tax-summer-price-tag-youll-actually-pay-register.html

Wait, what?  Not quite.  Oregon has no sales tax.  Washington does.  I'm right on the border (born and raised within twenty miles, moved to Seattle for sixteen years while my family stayed here, moved back five years ago) and am very familiar with the sales tax shuffle. Also, that article lists specific commodities that are tax-free, and it's mostly clothes and school supplies, not makeup.

 

[lexxies22]

Wait, what?  Not quite.  Oregon has no sales tax.  Washington does.  I'm right on the border (born and raised within twenty miles, moved to Seattle for sixteen years while my family stayed here, moved back five years ago) and am very familiar with the sales tax shuffle. Also, that article lists specific commodities that are tax-free, and it's mostly clothes and school supplies, not makeup.

Drat! I grew up in Southwest WA 8 miles north from Portland, OR but I left for CA back in '99. It's been so long I could remember. My mom still lives there and dad up by Mt. Rainier.