Julep: August 2013 (Spoilers)

[r4chel77]

actually the more i think about it, it makes sense that they ought to have done a nicer surprise. like giving everyone one of the three from the champagne trio. or having fiore be a secret shade that came with every box and a note card explaining the history/link to the video.

 

[JC327]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by jessicalriley /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I think it's cute, & I'll use them. There was taffy a few months ago. I'm sure those were cheap. I don't think it is as great as those clips from may! It's a cute way to "send us flowers" for the anniversary, but I don't think it is spectacular enough for the big anniversary month! Those mystery boxes are gonna have to be AMAZING.
Let's hope so!

I feel pretty blah about being a Maven right now.  I thought the anniversary month would feel more special.

Me too.

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by CheshireCookie /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I just...can't....get excited about the seeds. I don't really do any gardening and I'm not an outdoorsy person. I dunno, I mean I absolutely get what they were doing and how it fits to the theme but for their anniversary box I just expected something better. A souvenir of Julep or whatnot.

This ^^^

 

[JC327]

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

actually the more i think about it, it makes sense that they ought to have done a nicer surprise. like giving everyone one of the three from the champagne trio. or having fiore be a secret shade that came with every box and a note card explaining the history/link to the video.

That would have been nice.

 

[Lolo22]

I agree with what everyone is saying.  A special polish that only those who took their boxes would get, or one of the anniversary colors, or I even think the flower bobby pins would have been better in this box.  Compare the flower seeds extra from this anniversary box to the regular box when we got the Freedom topcoat as our extra- seems a bit unbalanced, in terms of special-ness.  I'm curious what people think when they open the secret store and even more curious about how they market the upcoming mystery box.  They really have a lot of competition now, so I hope they can step it up a bit to keep me interested. 

 

[LuckyMoon]

Originally Posted by Lolo22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I agree with what everyone is saying.  A special polish that only those who took their boxes would get, or one of the anniversary colors, or I even think the flower bobby pins would have been better in this box.  Compare the flower seeds extra from this anniversary box to the regular box when we got the Freedom topcoat as our extra- seems a bit unbalanced, in terms of special-ness.  I'm curious what people think when they open the secret store and even more curious about how they market the upcoming mystery box.  They really have a lot of competition now, so I hope they can step it up a bit to keep me interested. 

 

[DragonChick]

Originally Posted by Lolo22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I agree with what everyone is saying.  A special polish that only those who took their boxes would get, or one of the anniversary colors, or I even think the flower bobby pins would have been better in this box.  Compare the flower seeds extra from this anniversary box to the regular box when we got the Freedom topcoat as our extra- seems a bit unbalanced, in terms of special-ness.  I'm curious what people think when they open the secret store and even more curious about how they market the upcoming mystery box.  They really have a lot of competition now, so I hope they can step it up a bit to keep me interested. 

While fitting the theme, the flower seeds may have been a low-budget extra for whatever reason on top of not printing the inserts anymore. Maybe they're skimping now to make up for an awesome mystery box, or maybe they're tightening the belt after the past couple of flops (DD creme I'm looking at you) In regards to their competition, they're going to have to work to keep my interest now since Bondi's entered the sub game.

 

[jessicalriley]

While fitting the theme, the flower seeds may have been a low-budget extra for whatever reason on top of not printing the inserts anymore. Maybe they're skimping now to make up for an awesome mystery box, or maybe they're tightening the belt after the past couple of flops (DD creme I'm looking at you) In regards to their competition, they're going to have to work to keep my interest now since Bondi's entered the sub game.

Ditto. I was pretty defensive of julep when Bondi entered the game. I got an email from Bondi yesterday offering extra mystery boxes with a GUARANTEE of no dupes. Combine this with a series of Julep let-downs and the tide is starting to turn. Only time will tell, as Bondi hasn't even sent out their boxes yet.

 

[cari12]

I skipped, but the seeds would've definitely been a bummer for me too. Especially given the extras they've sent out in the past. 

I agree that they are going to need to step it up to keep my interest, I'm very curious about this upcoming mystery box though. I've been turned off by them since they raised the price by $5 but haven't really raised the quality of them. 

 

[jennm149]

Just a thought but do you think that perhaps there is some awesome surprise Julep wanted to keep until the actual boxes went out? I know the Preview Mavens have their boxes but has anyone actually received the sub box yet? I'm not expecting it but it would be nice. Anything that isn't grass gets eaten by deer or marmots here, so the seeds aren't likely to get used by me.

 

[Lolo22]

Originally Posted by jennm149 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Just a thought but do you think that perhaps there is some awesome surprise Julep wanted to keep until the actual boxes went out? I know the Preview Mavens have their boxes but has anyone actually received the sub box yet? I'm not expecting it but it would be nice. Anything that isn't grass gets eaten by deer or marmots here, so the seeds aren't likely to get used by me.

I have seen several people post their maven boxes on different Facebook groups I'm in so there's no secret grand reveal.  I'm wondering though, if the mystery box will be anniversary themed with say some previously discontinued favorites and possibly some awesome extras in there.  Who knows though.  I'm not really putting a lot of weight into CS telling someone it will be awesome because it's not like they would say it's going to suck LOL.

 

[Jac13]

Originally Posted by Lolo22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I have seen several people post their maven boxes on different Facebook groups I'm in so there's no secret grand reveal.  I'm wondering though, if the mystery box will be anniversary themed with say some previously discontinued favorites and possibly some awesome extras in there.  Who knows though.  I'm not really putting a lot of weight into CS telling someone it will be awesome because it's not like they would say it's going to suck LOL.

That is so true.... I hope it is as great as the rep promise.  I will definitely get a mystery box and this will determine if I continue getting them.

 

[zadidoll]

Originally Posted by jennm149 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Just a thought but do you think that perhaps there is some awesome surprise Julep wanted to keep until the actual boxes went out? I know the Preview Mavens have their boxes but has anyone actually received the sub box yet? I'm not expecting it but it would be nice. Anything that isn't grass gets eaten by deer or marmots here, so the seeds aren't likely to get used by me.

I got mine yesterday.

 

[gypsiemagic]

I got mine too, the only surprise was the flower seeds... pretty unimpressive as an anniversary box.

 

[angismith]

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

lol it might be time to join the no/low buy thread /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> https://www.makeuptalk.com/forum/newestpost/136415

Thanks for the link, Kyuu~I subscribed but didn't take time to read yet .... still trying to catch up on my threads. I cancelled Ipsy and Birchbox, but then Julep had the Champagne Trio and I want to join in the beginning of the Bondi New York sub box, so ... dad's birthday, husband's birthday, kids' anniversary, new glasses, new cut and color in 2 days (YEAH!) and now, a dead telephone. my August budget is shot and it's only July 30!

 

[angismith]

Originally Posted by shy32 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Did anyone elsr get a shipping notice on Saturday but when u open the email it was just the letter L?

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

lol it might be time to join the no/low buy thread /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> https://www.makeuptalk.com/forum/newestpost/136415

Thanks for the link, Kyuu~I subscribed but didn't take time to read yet .... still trying to catch up on my threads. I cancelled Ipsy and Birchbox, but then Julep had the Champagne Trio and I want to join in the beginning of the Bondi New York sub box, so ... dad's birthday, husband's birthday, kids' anniversary, new glasses, new cut and color in 2 days (YEAH!) and now, a dead telephone. my August budget is shot and it's only July 30!

 

[angismith]

Originally Posted by shy32 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Did anyone elsr get a shipping notice on Saturday but when u open the email it was just the letter L?

No, but I got a shipment confirmation yesterday for my Maven box that was nothing but garbedly-gook!

 

[angismith]

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

You're joking, right?  I'm glad I skipped.

Grrrrrrrrr! Who wants flower seeds in August? We plant flowers around here in April! I guess I can save them for next year, but this just solidifies my opinion that the Garden Party Collection was way off target for Mavens!

 

[angismith]

Originally Posted by gemstone /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I might be alone but I really like the idea of seeds as a thematic extra.

Yes, gemstone, seeds totally fits as an extra for this month's theme...it's just that this month's theme completely missed the mark for what most people wanted in an Anniversary box!

 

[foxyroxy-26]

Here's to hoping the Secret store is amazing!