Julep: August 2013 (Spoilers)

[lexxies22]

Has anyone ordered their mystery box yet?

I did yesterday. Got an email confirmation today for shipment. That was fast. God Forbid I hope to get Version 4 ( it seems like Version 4 is always the jackpot box?) Who knows! Will get it next week and will post a pic. I added Perfect Weather Trio since I dont have any of those colors.

 

[Jac13]

I did yesterday. Got an email confirmation today for shipment. That was fast. God Forbid I hope to get Version 4 ( it seems like Version 4 is always the jackpot box?) Who knows! Will get it next week and will post a pic. I added Perfect Weather Trio since I dont have any of those colors.

Yea, I received my shipping notice too. I tell you between Julep sub, golden boxes, Bondi sub and Zoya prize, I am on polish overload. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> But I just had to have this particular box! I think it is time for a new obsession. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />. I forgot how to post pics or maybe I am not doing something right. So if anyone wants to see my prize from Zoya just tell me how to upload it, lol.

 

[angismith]

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

Gah!  Tell me about it.  I just got my DL 100 pt. perk & I'm in love with it.



This is the Deborah Lippman Sephora 100 pt. BI perk in Happy Birthday over Julep Maria.

Glad to hear I am not the only DL fanatic .... if there's a place to talk about DL, let me know. I do not have any of her glitters yet, though Candy Shop is my favorite that I've seen. My first was Amaing Grace.

 

[jennm149]

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.

Congratulations! The mystery boxes are such an awesome way to build your stash up!

 

[angismith]

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

Glad to hear I am not the only DL fanatic .... if there's a place to talk about DL, let me know. I do not have any of her glitters yet, though Candy Shop is my favorite that I've seen. My first was Amaing Grace.

^Amazing Grace.

 

[angismith]

Originally Posted by jessrose18 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

got my champagne trio!  lov it!

Love those swatches, jessrose 18! Thanks for doing that for us to see ... I think I am going to start doing something similar just for myself for my collection.

 

[angismith]

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


I have tried probably 15-20 different base/top coats over the years.  Some work ok, some horribly.  None of the bonder type basecoats (Orly Bonder, CND Sticky, Essie First Base) I've used have worked well at all and all left my nails in horrible condition

  I think I'm going to try Nail Tek Foundation II next, I've heard good things. 

All I know is that the Julep and Seche Vite combo works for me. It did NOT work with Deborah Lippmann Ridge Filling Base Coat. I had a chip the next day. I also think one of the keys is swiping the nail beds with acetone just prior to applying the base coat and another thing that I suspect works is using the Seche Vite top coat as soon as I have applied my second coat of Julep instead of allowing a dry time before applying top coat. My BONDI boxes just arrived as I am typing this, so we will see if the Seche Vite combo works as well with Bondi!

 

[angismith]

Originally Posted by Jac13 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Yea, I received my shipping notice too. I tell you between Julep sub, golden boxes, Bondi sub and Zoya prize, I am on polish overload.

But I just had to have this particular box! I think it is time for a new obsession.

. I forgot how to post pics or maybe I am not doing something right. So if anyone wants to see my prize from Zoya just tell me how to upload it, lol.

I want to see it, Jac, I just don't know how EITHER, LOL!!!

 

[MissTrix]

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

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


I have tried probably 15-20 different base/top coats over the years.  Some work ok, some horribly.  None of the bonder type basecoats (Orly Bonder, CND Sticky, Essie First Base) I've used have worked well at all and all left my nails in horrible condition

  I think I'm going to try Nail Tek Foundation II next, I've heard good things. 
All I know is that the Julep and Seche Vite combo works for me. It did NOT work with Deborah Lippmann Ridge Filling Base Coat. I had a chip the next day. I also think one of the keys is swiping the nail beds with acetone just prior to applying the base coat and another thing that I suspect works is using the Seche Vite top coat as soon as I have applied my second coat of Julep instead of allowing a dry time before applying top coat. My BONDI boxes just arrived as I am typing this, so we will see if the Seche Vite combo works as well with Bondi!


It might not, Angi. Seche Vite has been known to not play nicely with 5-free polishes. I typically use I'm Vers or Zoya Anchor and Armor with my Bondi polishes.

 

[autopilot]

PSA: Marion stains!!!

Such a bummer - I love this colour. *sigh*

 

[kira685]

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


It might not, Angi. Seche Vite has been known to not play nicely with 5-free polishes. I typically use I'm Vers or Zoya Anchor and Armor with my Bondi polishes.

I used the Seche Vite topcoat with Bondi's Strawberry Fields without any issues. I did let the polish dry for 15 min before applying the seche.. then I fell asleep and woke up with no sheet marks! I broke a corner of nail, so I'm going to have to refile and repaint my nails tonight.. I'm excited! haha

 

[AshY]

Lucky you, enjoy the colors.

Originally Posted by linda37027 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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.

 

[r4chel77]

in the post field, there are little icons..  one is a set that includes the smiley face; all the way to the left of that set is the photo icon for uploading images. hope this helps!

still sick everyone, loving your posts while i rest! i am also curious to know exactly what people are using. i have three days absolute maximum with a mani. i use orlys calcium shield/nailtiques protein coat/essie's first base as the base coat (depends on the day for which i choose). then i do my nails with the polish followed by poshe's top coat. i was using seche and i do remember liking the shine. before that i was using essie's good to go but it got really muddy looking; i could tell it oxidized or something because my lighter shades would be obviously darker and grayer after a couple days. seche and poshe don't do this much. anyways, nothing i have used extends my mani.

i also wanted to share this:

http://www.sephora.com/mystery-box-P382115

 

[JC327]

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

in the post field, there are little icons..  one is a set that includes the smiley face; all the way to the left of that set is the photo icon for uploading images. hope this helps!

still sick everyone, loving your posts while i rest! i am also curious to know exactly what people are using. i have three days absolute maximum with a mani. i use orlys calcium shield/nailtiques protein coat/essie's first base as the base coat (depends on the day for which i choose). then i do my nails with the polish followed by poshe's top coat. i was using seche and i do remember liking the shine. before that i was using essie's good to go but it got really muddy looking; i could tell it oxidized or something because my lighter shades would be obviously darker and grayer after a couple days. seche and poshe don't do this much. anyways, nothing i have used extends my mani.

i also wanted to share this:

http://www.sephora.com/mystery-box-P382115

For base coat I use Sally Hansen the one in the blue bottle hard as wraps and for top coat the Sally Hansen in the red bottle and I get a week or more out of my manis. I also have the Zoya base and top coat but it doesn't last that long on me.

 

[angismith]

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


It might not, Angi. Seche Vite has been known to not play nicely with 5-free polishes. I typically use I'm Vers or Zoya Anchor and Armor with my Bondi polishes.

Thanks for the tip, MissTrix. My Julep box yesterday included the Cotton Candy Mani set. I forgot Nail Therapy was in it ... says it can be used alone or as a basecoat. Any reviews from anyone who has used this? It was just mentioned in the September/October issue of Nail It! And if it does not work with Bondi, I can always use my coupon to order I'm Vers!

 

[angismith]

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

ohh!!! good to know - do you feel like the biotin is working for you???!  I might have to check that out!  I don't really have cuticles to push back...lol

Mariah, I do feel the biotin is working for me ... my nails are do not bend as easily and do not break as easy. In addition to the biotin, I also started using the quote/motto to remember that "Your nails are JEWELS, not TOOLS". I was really bad about this. It defiitely extends the life of your manicure if you don't use your nails as tools, esp. my addiction ... opening cans of Diet Coke! I use the handle of a toenail clipper to slip under the tab and open my Cokes ALWAYS now. And no opening envelopes (use a letter opener) or cardboard boxes (use a pocket knife or box cutter). You CAN turn your nails around, it's just takes determination!!!

 

[angismith]

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

in the post field, there are little icons..  one is a set that includes the smiley face; all the way to the left of that set is the photo icon for uploading images. hope this helps!

still sick everyone, loving your posts while i rest! i am also curious to know exactly what people are using. i have three days absolute maximum with a mani. i use orlys calcium shield/nailtiques protein coat/essie's first base as the base coat (depends on the day for which i choose). then i do my nails with the polish followed by poshe's top coat. i was using seche and i do remember liking the shine. before that i was using essie's good to go but it got really muddy looking; i could tell it oxidized or something because my lighter shades would be obviously darker and grayer after a couple days. seche and poshe don't do this much. anyways, nothing i have used extends my mani.

i also wanted to share this:

http://www.sephora.com/mystery-box-P382115

So sorry you are still sick, Rachel! I have heard the Poshe's Top Coat is really good, yes, Seche Top Coat has a GREAT shine! I think the key to extending your mani is making sure you do not do what I just posted about - using your nails as tools. Be DILIGENT!!! I bet you use them all the time and just aren't aware of it ...

 

[angismith]

Also in my Julep box yesterday was Hilary! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this color!!! I was just admiring Brown Sugar in Butter London's new fall colors and had forgotten about adding Hilary to my SECOND secret store order. It just by the picture, it appears Hilary will be a good substitute for Brown Sugar. Can't wait to try it ... thinking Hilary accenting Reiko would be a good combo ... alas, my cell phone died a natural death and I have absolutely NO CAMERA to post pictures! 

 

[r4chel77]

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

Also in my Julep box yesterday was Hilary! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this color!!! I was just admiring Brown Sugar in Butter London's new fall colors and had forgotten about adding Hilary to my SECOND secret store order. It just by the picture, it appears Hilary will be a good substitute for Brown Sugar. Can't wait to try it ... thinking Hilary accenting Reiko would be a good combo ... alas, my cell phone died a natural death and I have absolutely NO CAMERA to post pictures! 

oh no i have hilary but need brown sugar now. i don't own any butter london's but they always look nice.

 

[kira685]

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

Mariah, I do feel the biotin is working for me ... my nails are do not bend as easily and do not break as easy. In addition to the biotin, I also started using the quote/motto to remember that "Your nails are JEWELS, not TOOLS". I was really bad about this. It defiitely extends the life of your manicure if you don't use your nails as tools, esp. my addiction ... opening cans of Diet Coke! I use the handle of a toenail clipper to slip under the tab and open my Cokes ALWAYS now. And no opening envelopes (use a letter opener) or cardboard boxes (use a pocket knife or box cutter). You CAN turn your nails around, it's just takes determination!!!

I need to start doing this, with the wet pet food too