Julep: August 2013 (Spoilers)

[jrenee]

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

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

Who's going for this new mystery box!! I'm tempted, but I feel like I have so many Julep colors I'll get dupes.  Especially since they usually don't include new items in the boxes.

The new color is pretty, but it seems similar to Zoya Ananka.

What do you all think?


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I love the new color but what really gets me is usually the add-ons, but I hate when they feature sets as the add-ons because they never say what colors are include in each one.



Any guesses on the colors in each set?

Whoa. Those are amazing add-ons.  I want them, but I wanted to get a second Bondi box.. Choices Choices!!!

 

[jrenee]

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

Quote: 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. 


I have a collection of nearly 30 Juleps and I had a similar concern about the formulas.  I shouldn't have to thin my nail polish right out of the box.  However, I noticed that the nail polish starting in April had really terrific formulas (the exception being the Boho Glam box from the California Collection).  It got much better for me (also switching up base and top coats helped), so I stuck with it.  

However I am skipping a month or so to try Bondi.  I like the colors - absolutely no negative reviews on the formula, their CEO is very accessable.  I still love Julep (and I will defend their cute square bottles) because they were my first beauty sub box, it was the cause of my nail polish addiction, and I love that they are a socially responsible business, and a women-run business.

 

[lexxies22]

I took the time to figure out what the colors on Perfect Weather Trio. The blue one is Something Blue. It can't be Bess because I have it.

The mint green is Denver; it can't be Dianna because it looks more blue.

The Coral/peachy color is Teri OR Cody. I think it looks more Teri because it looks more coral and Cody is more of orange creamsicile (not white but creamy orange)

This is the best I can do. I"m gonna add Perfect Weather to it since I don't have any of those colors and I've been wanting that Something Blue so bad. It's so pretty! I like Bess but that Something Blue is prettier. 

I can't spend a lot of time looking for other colors names for the rest. I have keep my daughter busy painting and then get to pack stuff and leave for Los Angeles. Have a great weekend to you all!

 

[latinafeminista]

Originally Posted by Jac13 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I think I will take a gamble again and order the big mystery box. I am so curious as to what they consider "awesome." Tell you the truth, I have been looking forward to the mystery box since last month. I really hope someone finds a code. I think I will wait until tomorrow to order to see what others find.

I'm with you! Even though I didn't love my golden mystery box, I'm so hooked on the "mystery" aspect and the possibilities, that I think I'm gonna purchase.  I'll be on the lookout for a code as well, to soften the blow on the wallet a bit /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[foxyroxy-26]

I think the Julep30 had an expiry date 

 

[lexxies22]

You can only use points on your monthly maven box anyways. You also can't pay for the box in cash and then use points for add ons.

Thanks soo much!! That's kinda too bad. Ok I will do that last order next month because I'm pretty much maxed out LOL.

 

[jessicalriley]

I think this is why they do not advertise the names. High possibility of dupes for many. I wonder if I add on to the mystery box will they make sure that I won't get dupes from it? I would HATE to have 2 of the same color in the box just because I decided to do an add on.

They won't. I've gotten the same two colors in a mystery box due to add ons.

 

[lexxies22]

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

I took the time to figure out what the colors on Perfect Weather Trio. The blue one is Something Blue. It can't be Bess because I have it.

The mint green is Denver; it can't be Dianna because it looks more blue.

The Coral/peachy color is Teri OR Cody. I think it looks more Teri because it looks more coral and Cody is more of orange creamsicile (not white but creamy orange)

This is the best I can do. I"m gonna add Perfect Weather to it since I don't have any of those colors and I've been wanting that Something Blue so bad. It's so pretty! I like Bess but that Something Blue is prettier. 

I can't spend a lot of time looking for other colors names for the rest. I have keep my daughter busy painting and then get to pack stuff and leave for Los Angeles. Have a great weekend to you all!

JAC13: This is for you: will these Perfect weather trio be your dups as well? 

 

[CheshireCookie]

I think I'm going to skip the mystery boxes, after all I just bought the Golden Mystery Box AND upgraded for this month's box LOL...I think I'm good for a bit!

 

[jennm149]

I got Golden Box 1 and everything in it was a dupe.  Well, everything except the taffy.  That has cured my mystery box ailment!  Would rather use the $24 on something I know I want.

 

[cari12]

I think I'm going to skip after seeing the options/prices/exclusive color. Evie is pretty but similar to shades I already own. 

 

[McMacy]

I couldn't resist. I loved that Love Letter add-on too. Hopefully, it's worth it!

 

[angismith]

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

OMG I just receive my Julep order of the Champagne Trio and Trina.  Trina is gorgeous.  The Champagne set!!!!!!! IT IS TO DIE FOR......

I love it!  I may even buy a back up.  I really like the cap change-up.. it's so classy.

I now have to work the set into my manicure list!

I keep a list of my manicure ideas!  I have so many polishes and so many awesome combinations in mind  I can't keep up.

I should call the ManiPedi Queue. 

Great idea, Ash ... I will have to start doing this!

 

[angismith]

Evie is a beautiful color! But I think the Mystery Boxes are more for people who don't already have a fairly big collection of colors. The Golden Mystery Box was a letdown for me. I didn't like the hand creme, the oxygen treatment has gotten bad reviews on here, one of my polishes was a sheer which I hate, and I got my first dupe, the bracelet is too strong, and taffy is only a cute idea once. So I netted Bunny and Sheryl, neither of which I would have probably bought if I were shopping for colors. Hopefully, Evie will be in the Secret Store like Kyla and Monica were for those who have to have it. Like someone else said, I would rather spend the $25 on colors I know I want. PLUS, I am really hoping that Julep knocks it out of the park with their September collection because, if they do, I am planning to upgrade!

 

[Bikerchic]

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


I have a collection of nearly 30 Juleps and I had a similar concern about the formulas.  I shouldn't have to thin my nail polish right out of the box.  However, I noticed that the nail polish starting in April had really terrific formulas (the exception being the Boho Glam box from the California Collection).  It got much better for me (also switching up base and top coats helped), so I stuck with it.  

However I am skipping a month or so to try Bondi.  I like the colors - absolutely no negative reviews on the formula, their CEO is very accessable.  I still love Julep (and I will defend their cute square bottles) because they were my first beauty sub box, it was the cause of my nail polish addiction, and I love that they are a socially responsible business, and a women-run business.

lol, wouldn't you know that was my first Maven box.  I have issues with those polishes, the ones from my It Girl intro box and the 3 or 4 add ons I've purchased.  Maybe my body chemistry just hates Julep?  I do have several Bondi polishes, both from their new sub box and some I purchased several months ago, and I have absolutely zero complaints.  Their formula is so easy to work with and seriously does not chip on me for about 5-6 days.  With most other brands, including Julep,  2-3 days is my average before my mani looks like crap.

 

[MissTrix]

I'm skipping the mystery box. I really like the looks of Evie but I feel like ordering this box would be a one way ticket to dupe city. Especially since I lucked out and didn't get any dupes in my Golden box. Plus, I'm totally taking advantage of the Bondi sub discount code to order the colors I don't have yet so that pretty much blows my polish budget for now. lol 

 

[autopilot]

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

I'm skipping the mystery box. I really like the looks of Evie but I feel like ordering this box would be a one way ticket to dupe city. Especially since I lucked out and didn't get any dupes in my Golden box. Plus, I'm totally taking advantage of the Bondi sub discount code to order the colors I don't have yet so that pretty much blows my polish budget for now. lol 

Polish... budget? What is this "budget" thing of which you speak?

Is it a fancy-schmancy new product I can add on to my Maven box?

 

[angismith]

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


Polish... budget? What is this "budget" thing of which you speak?

Is it a fancy-schmancy new product I can add on to my Maven box?

It's something that is going to be demolished/cremated/vanquished when Sephora goes live with their Deborah Lippmann polishes!

 

[jrenee]

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

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


I have a collection of nearly 30 Juleps and I had a similar concern about the formulas.  I shouldn't have to thin my nail polish right out of the box.  However, I noticed that the nail polish starting in April had really terrific formulas (the exception being the Boho Glam box from the California Collection).  It got much better for me (also switching up base and top coats helped), so I stuck with it.  

However I am skipping a month or so to try Bondi.  I like the colors - absolutely no negative reviews on the formula, their CEO is very accessable.  I still love Julep (and I will defend their cute square bottles) because they were my first beauty sub box, it was the cause of my nail polish addiction, and I love that they are a socially responsible business, and a women-run business.
lol, wouldn't you know that was my first Maven box.  I have issues with those polishes, the ones from my It Girl intro box and the 3 or 4 add ons I've purchased.  Maybe my body chemistry just hates Julep?  I do have several Bondi polishes, both from their new sub box and some I purchased several months ago, and I have absolutely zero complaints.  Their formula is so easy to work with and seriously does not chip on me for about 5-6 days.  With most other brands, including Julep,  2-3 days is my average before my mani looks like crap.

So good to know - I cannot wait to try them!  I am foaming at the mouth to get my Bondi box.  I have been stalking the mailman to see when I get my delivery.  

My Julep polish does last me 3-5 days, which is good for me because I tend to rotate polishes at least once, maybe twice a week.  I am going to wait on Julep ordering until I see what colors I get from my Bondi box!

 

[linda37027]

I am so excited! I got version 4 of the golden mystery box! It has all 12 polishes that are in the other 3 boxes, the hand cream, oxygen treatment, 3 hair ties and taffy. This was my first Julep mystery box.



Sorry this is my first time to post pictures. None are repeats, since I just doubled my Julep collection. I also got Kyla. Very pretty.