Julep: August 2013 (Spoilers)

[Lulubelle107]

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

Yes! I saw swatches on Vampy Varnish today. Swoon... There's a brown called Louise, which is my grandma's name. I'm looking forward to adding it to my collection & wearing it in her honor. I love it when there's a nail polish that shares a name of a strong lady in my life! I love Julep Lynn because of my aunt, and I've been wanting Julep Abbie because I have a younger cousin who shares the name & the color matches her personality so perfectly! Of course, I've been dying for Julep Jessica for my name, but it is never in stock!

Funny you should mention Jessica, as that's what I'm wearing this week.  I got it in one of the first mystery boxes I purchased, about a year ago.  The formula is fantastic - a one coater!  I hope you are able to get a bottle.  Oh, and I'm a Bama fan as well - born in Tuscaloosa as my parents met at the University of Alabama

.  I did my undergrad at UAH though, which is where my mom's family lived.  I was getting nostalgic for Huntsville after watching a documentary on Wernher Von Braun last week.

 

[jessicalriley]

Funny you should mention Jessica, as that's what I'm wearing this week.  I got it in one of the first mystery boxes I purchased, about a year ago.  The formula is fantastic - a one coater!  I hope you are able to get a bottle.  Oh, and I'm a Bama fan as well - born in Tuscaloosa as my parents met at the University of Alabama /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> .  I did my undergrad at UAH though, which is where my mom's family lived.  I was getting nostalgic for Huntsville after watching a documentary on Wernher Von Braun last week.

Woot woot! Roll tide & Go Chargers! I'm a graduate of UAH, as well! I was born & raised here in Huntsville. I couldn't imagine living anywhere else, so I understand your nostalgia. It's a beautiful place.

 

[angismith]

Have any of you subscribed to the new magazine, Nail It? I got my first issue yesterday. Haven't gotten very far into reading it, but it is so nice to have a nail magazine aimed toward consumers!

 

[cari12]

Out of the 44ish Julep polishes I own, I can only think of a couple that have tricky formulas (and they were from the same collection, Adrianna (or is it Arianna?) and Minnie from the chalk pastels). I will admit that Julep polish doesn't last horribly long on me, but neither does Zoya, OPI, Essie, or even Butter London and others. I'm pretty rough on my nails though and haven't experimented with a ton of base/top coat combos to find the perfect mix for my nails. But I really don't mind that aspect, I get bored fast so even if a mani is holding up pretty well I'm picking at it within a couple days so I can paint a different color ;-)

Anyway, I subscribe to Julep because I love their CS. I love the sales and mystery boxes they have (even if I'm not 100% wowed by the contents every time). I usually skip the monthly boxes (I think out of the 13 months I've been a maven I've taken 5 boxes) but the perks are nice to have so I stay subscribed /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> When I find a company I like even if I don't LOVE every product I like to try and support their business when I can and Julep is a company like that for me! 

 

[M Brooke]

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

Yes! I saw swatches on Vampy Varnish today. Swoon... There's a brown called Louise, which is my grandma's name. I'm looking forward to adding it to my collection & wearing it in her honor. I love it when there's a nail polish that shares a name of a strong lady in my life! I love Julep Lynn because of my aunt, and I've been wanting Julep Abbie because I have a younger cousin who shares the name & the color matches her personality so perfectly! Of course, I've been dying for Julep Jessica for my name, but it is never in stock!

I'm in a Julep swap group, and someone has Jessica for sale! I can PM you the link if you want!

 

[jessicalriley]

I'm in a Julep swap group, and someone has Jessica for sale! I can PM you the link if you want!

That would be great! Thanks!

 

[Jac13]

I just decided to collect nail polish last month. I think I was perusing the net when I stumbled upon Julep and Zoya. I have to say so far so good. I haven't had any problems with Julep. I do no like Darcey from Zoya. Ooh how I try to love her but she just doesn't love me back. The yellow is bright and beautiful but the formula is too thin. I have no idea how to thicken it. I think it is just a bad batch. I have tried several coats but it just doesn't work for me. Sadly to say since last month, I have collected 50 polishes. 36 Julep and 14 Zoya, I have more coming this week due to a prize from Zoya and a Bondi subscription. I am sure I need to get another new obsession! Smh, lol

 

[foxyroxy-26]

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

I bought Hilary in the Secret Store.

I LOVE Hilary - not sure why but I have like 3 bottles of her hehehehehe

 

[foxyroxy-26]

I want to start getting more textures into my collection - or different finishes. I realized I have a TON of creme polishes - need to expand my horizons!

 

[shy32]

I just got the email for Gabrielle for $7. Hmm.....maybe. Isn't a  mystery box going on sale soon? It is a pretty color though!

 

[lexxies22]

I just got the email for Gabrielle for $7. Hmm.....maybe. Isn't a  mystery box going on sale soon? It is a pretty color though!

I got this too. Not buying it. I'm saving for a regular upgrade mystery box that someone mentioned might be available tmrw?

 

[meaganola]

I just got the email for Gabrielle for $7. Hmm.....maybe. Isn't a  mystery box going on sale soon? It is a pretty color though!

I was going to buy it, but then I remembered that it looked like it might have been in the May box. And it was. And that was my first upgraded box, so I have it already.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

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

I was going to buy it, but then I remembered that it looked like it might have been in the May box. And it was. And that was my first upgraded box, so I have it already.

polish hoarding problems: can no longer remember what polishes you don't or do have XD

 

[meaganola]

polish hoarding problems: can no longer remember what polishes you don't or do have XD

Well, I went for so long *not* buying any Julep that it actually was a surprise to realize I had in fact snagged it already. I think that was the first box I got in something like six months.

 

[angismith]

Originally Posted by shy32 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I just got the email for Gabrielle for $7. Hmm.....maybe. Isn't a  mystery box going on sale soon? It is a pretty color though!

Hey shy32! I got that email, too. Julep usually runs one special like this every month. Last month's was Coco. Gabrielle is pretty, but I'm not feeling it for pre-fall so I will leave it alone for now. I am hoping Julep has something SPECTACULAR in the works for their colors in September since it is the month everyone debuts their Fall Collections. Holding off thinking I might want to upgrade to the whole collection for the first time next month.

 

[angismith]

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

polish hoarding problems: can no longer remember what polishes you don't or do have XD

So very true ... I was talking to someone on Julep FB the other day, looking for a glitter with a finish like Vivien's. She mentioned Patti and I commented about how it sounded pretty. I went to Julep's site and realized it was on of the FIRST polish I ever ordered from Julep .... it's black glitter so I just haven't worn it yet, but I had totally forgotten buying it, too!

 

[LuckyMoon]

Originally Posted by shy32 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I just got the email for Gabrielle for $7. Hmm.....maybe. Isn't a  mystery box going on sale soon? It is a pretty color though!

I have Gabrielle and it is a gorgeous color.  I think it's perfect for fall & winter too.  

Not trying to enable...just sayin'. 

 

[Bikerchic]

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

lol why does everyone buy julep then? i hope you all have another favorite? julep is mine. i might like opi more, but maybe just the brush; i only have a few so it's hard to say. i abhor china glaze because it chips in ten minutes so i get it; i only buy the colors i have to have and can't find by other brands.

I only have 10 Juleps, most of them I do not like.  I find their formulas to be so different between polishes.  I have one (Eden) that I love, it goes on pretty well, doesn't chip too much etc. and I keep hoping that maybe, just maybe, the next Juleps I buy will be better.  But I honestly don't think I will be buying many more of them.  I want to buy Alaina, as that is my oldest daughters name, but I think after that one I might be done with Julep for good 

  For the money I would rather buy Bondi or Butter London. 

 

[foxyroxy-26]

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

I have Gabrielle and it is a gorgeous color.  I think it's perfect for fall & winter too.  

Not trying to enable...just sayin'. 

I love Gabrielle too!  Bonus is that its a one coater and it lasted a week on my nails /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[thebeverley3]

I got Gabrielle in my Boho Glam Intro box a couple months ago and absolutely love it.  Will be using it like crazy in the Fall.  Love the formula and it is so pretty in person.  Pictures don't do it justice.  Painted my toes with Anne this morning from my golden mystery box and I am in love with it.