Julep: August 2013 (Spoilers)

[Lily V]

yay!  my box arrived today!! (I switched my reg bombshell for It girl (bc no interest in the doublestep)- and added on lacey & the trio.)  OOooooooo all so pretty!!

There is def a difference between Reiko & zelda- I say it's worth it to get it, even if you have zelda already. Reiko is def more a darker rosey-gold. (meaganola's manicure pic seems pretty true to life for the color to my eye..)  I tried to take a picture to show the differences, but the lighting in my house is pretty crappy... but here is (from L to R- Sienna, Reiko, Zelda).



I'm really liking the look of Amity- its got this subtle gold warmth and shimmer to it- it's def not silver (someone on some blog made a comment that isn't white gold just basically silver?).  here is from L to R: Stefani, Amity, Isla



And just because its so dang sparkly- Clio all by itself /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />



It's sorta similar to the OPI by Sephora jewelry top coat glitter " Mauve-ie Star In The Making"- but the sephora one is much more heavier on the pink & gold (& therefore is Brighter/lighter)- Clio seems to have a darker base and lean more lavender. 

I tried to take pics of the other polishes, but the camera kept washing them out- I couldn't get them to photograph close to their color at all!.  lacey does have a purple sheen to it when you turn the bottle in certain angles- be interesting to see if any of that purple shimmer will show up on the nails...

So there you go- maybe that's helpful to some (or maybe not with the crappy light! lol).  I'm super pleased with all the colors & absolutely loving the trio.  Interesting side note- the trio, the bottles only have the name stickers on the bottoms not on the side of the caps and no swatch me sticker on the cap either.

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

no! you really really need zelda and etta. i didn't upgrade back in may and i seriously regretted it. i managed to pick up the colors with the exceptions of millie and clara and of course at a higher overall cost than the upgrade.

by far, zelda and etta are some of the prettiest shades i have in my collection.

Oh man... now Im regretting not getting Etta in the secret store- I was afraid it would be a dupe or way too close to Sally Hansen's Teeny Greeny Bikini which I already have...

 

[angismith]

Jess, I tried. I really tried. I tried hard. But when I finally got home today, I read this thread to see if anything was new .... and someone, WHO SHALL REMAIN UNNAMED, had posted a JULEP30 code! You know what that meant ... I went and checked out the two items I had put in my cart eary this morning ... the Cotton Candy Mani and Hilary. And all this after I was a VERY BAD girl over at BONDI! But I love my new hair, cut like Jaclyn Smith's and highlighted with caramel highlights like Sofia Vergara's. And my August Julep awaits its unveiling! See you tomorrow, ladies! Who was that that posted the mani with Reiko - OMG, that is beautiful!

 

[latinafeminista]

Thanks so much to r4chel77 for posting the secret store stuff, I wouldn't have had access otherwise! Here's what I ended up with..... a great deal I think!


Item Sku Qty Subtotal

 Tracy It Girl
SS-06-01-00093 1 $6.99

 Late Sunset
10-01-00362 1 $15.99

 Golden Mystery Box
10-01-00378 1 $29.99 Order Status processing Subtotal $52.97 Shipping & Handling $0.00 Discount (JULEP30) -$15.89 Grand Total
$37.08

 

[jessicalriley]

Jess, I tried. I really tried. I tried hard. But when I finally got home today, I read this thread to see if anything was new .... and someone, WHO SHALL REMAIN UNNAMED, had posted a JULEP30 code! You know what that meant ... I went and checked out the two items I had put in my cart eary this morning ... the Cotton Candy Mani and Hilary. And all this after I was a VERY BAD girl over at BONDI! But I love my new hair, cut like Jaclyn Smith's and highlighted with caramel highlights like Sofia Vergara's. And my August Julep awaits its unveiling! See you tomorrow, ladies! Who was that that posted the mani with Reiko - OMG, that is beautiful!

Today was not a good day for my wallet! Lol. I've got lots of goodies on the way. I'm really looking forward to that golden box! I got my maven box today, & I LOVE everything! I have Lacey on now. The formula was perfect. Navy blue is my favorite shade of polish! It's flattering for my short nails & looks great with my skin tone. I'm so excited to try out my other new shades!

 

[Imberis]

Oh, gosh. I got the golden mystery box (with the coupon, thanks!). It spoke to me. Gold! Buy now!

 

 

[r4chel77]

lol this was exactly why i almost didn't post the code and links, but i had to share!

we're a bunch of addicts and enablers.

 

[AshY]

Originally Posted by Lily V /img/forum/go_quote.gif

yay!  my box arrived today!! (I switched my reg bombshell for It girl (bc no interest in the doublestep)- and added on lacey & the trio.)  OOooooooo all so pretty!!

There is def a difference between Reiko & zelda- I say it's worth it to get it, even if you have zelda already. Reiko is def more a darker rosey-gold. (meaganola's manicure pic seems pretty true to life for the color to my eye..)  I tried to take a picture to show the differences, but the lighting in my house is pretty crappy... but here is (from L to R- Sienna, Reiko, Zelda).



I'm really liking the look of Amity- its got this subtle gold warmth and shimmer to it- it's def not silver (someone on some blog made a comment that isn't white gold just basically silver?).  here is from L to R: Stefani, Amity, Isla



And just because its so dang sparkly- Clio all by itself /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />



It's sorta similar to the OPI by Sephora jewelry top coat glitter " Mauve-ie Star In The Making"- but the sephora one is much more heavier on the pink & gold (& therefore is Brighter/lighter)- Clio seems to have a darker base and lean more lavender. 

I tried to take pics of the other polishes, but the camera kept washing them out- I couldn't get them to photograph close to their color at all!.  lacey does have a purple sheen to it when you turn the bottle in certain angles- be interesting to see if any of that purple shimmer will show up on the nails...

So there you go- maybe that's helpful to some (or maybe not with the crappy light! lol).  I'm super pleased with all the colors & absolutely loving the trio.  Interesting side note- the trio, the bottles only have the name stickers on the bottoms not on the side of the caps and no swatch me sticker on the cap either.

Oh man... now Im regretting not getting Etta in the secret store- I was afraid it would be a dupe or way too close to Sally Hansen's Teeny Greeny Bikini which I already have...

Thanks for posting the picture o the anniversary set.  I'm glad I got it.  They looked different that they did on Juleps site.  I always like to see other's swatches or photos for polish because I get a better idea of the look. 

I'd really like to do some sort of special "blingy" New Years look with those.

I am also going to my HS reunion soon, so maybe I'll go something special for that.  I get to show all of my former classmates my beautiful nails!

I know that probably only sounds exciting to true nail polish addicts........... or maybe just me.

 

[AshY]

The golden box is a good deal with the code.  You'll get the box for $20.99 vs $24.99.  Plus the "minimum value" is $100 vs. $70 normally.

 

[CheshireCookie]

You know, I was perfectly fine till I realized the JULEP30 could be applied to the Golden Mystery Box.........SO GUESS WHAT I JUST DID.....yeah. I did.

 

[NotTheMama]

You guys all suck....I just caved and ordered a mystery box. I need it like i need a hole in my head. But I guess for $21, I can find some way to justify it. The code pushed me over the edge!!! LOL... I resisted everything else, though, and only bought the box, so there is some willpower left!!

 

[cari12]

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

You know, I was perfectly fine till I realized the JULEP30 could be applied to the Golden Mystery Box.........SO GUESS WHAT I JUST DID.....yeah. I did.

Haha! I caved for the same reason this morning.

$30? Nah. $21? Muuuuch better!

 

[CheshireCookie]

Originally Posted by cari12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Haha! I caved for the same reason this morning.

$30? Nah. $21? Muuuuch better!

SUCH a big difference, YES

(convinced?)

 

[MissTrix]

Originally Posted by cari12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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

You know, I was perfectly fine till I realized the JULEP30 could be applied to the Golden Mystery Box.........SO GUESS WHAT I JUST DID.....yeah. I did.

Haha! I caved for the same reason this morning.

$30? Nah. $21? Muuuuch better!


Yep! My line of reasoning this morning as well. Nevermind that I hit the 17 polish jackpot with last months mystery box and am therefore much more likely to receive dupes. I might have missed something amazing if I let a mystery box pass me by! 

 

 

[Lily V]

Originally Posted by cari12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Haha! I caved for the same reason this morning.

$30? Nah. $21? Muuuuch better!

You people are enablers! enaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaablers!

  I don't need a golden box... I don't I don't I don't... don't want dupes!

oooo, JULEP30 code you say?  damnit.    I caved.

 

[Lily V]

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


Thanks for posting the picture o the anniversary set.  I'm glad I got it.  They looked different that they did on Juleps site.  I always like to see other's swatches or photos for polish because I get a better idea of the look. 

I'd really like to do some sort of special "blingy" New Years look with those.

I am also going to my HS reunion soon, so maybe I'll go something special for that.  I get to show all of my former classmates my beautiful nails!

I know that probably only sounds exciting to true nail polish addicts........... or maybe just me.

they do completely look different on the site- they are waaay prettier in real life!

 

[swimsalot]

lol this was exactly why i almost didn't post the code and links, but i had to share! we're a bunch of addicts and enablers.

I'm glad you did. I got the golden Mysters Box, the champagne trio, Kyla and Monica n Tracey. Major damage 😊

 

[normajean2008]

I'm too lazy to go look back, but thank you to whomever posted that Julep30 discount code!!!  I saw the swatches of the anniversary trio, and they look better than the previous swatches I saw earlier today.  I managed to snag the trio for 12$ and change!

 

[Alicia Loves]

Thanks so much for posting the code and links Rachel! I freaked out when I saw them! I used an old gift card before I forgot it existed and this was my final order. I love a good deal!

 

[M Brooke]

I tried using the JULEP30 on the champagne trio, but it didn't work! Did anyone else have this problem with this one item?

 

[normajean2008]

Originally Posted by M Brooke /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I tried using the JULEP30 on the champagne trio, but it didn't work! Did anyone else have this problem with this one item?

I just used the code on the champagne trio by itself, brought it down from 17.99 to like 12.59.  I used the link listed up above for the trio, added it to cart, logged in, added the code to the discount code box, and checked out without a hitch. 

Did you put the code in the right box?  I remember in the past people were putting it in the wrong promotion box and having trouble...just a thought.  Or were you sure you spelled it right?  All caps?  I can't think of anything else...