(Spoilers) Julep November 2013

[luckyme502]

Quote: Originally Posted by dousedingin /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Cleopatra didn't last long for me either. Another that I loved the finish of. Definitely the lack of top coat. But I find that after a day, the natural oils in your skin/nails overtakes the matte finish and it starts to look glossy. I definitely feel like the matte looks are single day looks! Or even just for a few hours out! Lol
Thank you!  I thought it was just me with the natural oils making it look glossy after about a day!  Mine also didn't chip so much as "wear."  Like the natural oils were causing it to rub off.  

 

[dousedingin]

Quote: Originally Posted by luckyme502 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Thank you!  I thought it was just me with the natural oils making it look glossy after about a day!  Mine also didn't chip so much as "wear."  Like the natural oils were causing it to rub off.  
Lol! Np. Not just you =o) Yeah it is more "wear" than chipping, but the wear lends itself easily to chips. And my job is not easy on my hands/nails. (I use them like tools, sorry ladies!) Lots of picking at labels and opening boxes/cases. So these matte looks do not last a wink! They're so lovely though.... 

Actually I take that back. The suede finish julep has does last. I was SO SAD to see that set sold out, because I NEEEEEED Minka in my life. Seriously. Ugh.

 

[chelsealady]

Quote: Originally Posted by LuckyMoon /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Is there a code?  I just looked and it's still marked 11.20.  tia
It is showing at 5.99 for me.  Not even logged in.

 

[LuckyMoon]

Quote: Originally Posted by chelsealady /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  It is showing at 5.99 for me.  Not even logged in.
Never mind. Now it is for me too.

Thanks for letting me know.  I might get it if the other 2 polishes I want are in stock.

 

[Alicia Loves]

Lola looks like a very dark navy on me also but it can look black indoors. I put on Aisha again and I do really love the color actually especially the more I look at it. The compliment I got didn't hurt either. Chloe is one of my favorites this month as well. It's so pretty and shimmery when the light hits it.

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lulubelle107 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Brielle, Sheila and Autumn.  All were nice in formula and easy to work with.


Beautiful!

 

[dousedingin]

Quote: Originally Posted by Alicia Loves /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Lola looks like a very dark navy on me also but it can look black indoors. I put on Aisha again and I do really love the color actually especially the more I look at it. The compliment I got didn't hurt either. Chloe is one of my favorites this month as well. It's so pretty and shimmery when the light hits it.
I'm going to try the Aisha,Autumn combo someone mentioned on here. Sounds pretty!

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by dousedingin /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I just received my gem collection and one of the bottles broke and there were glass shards all over the box. =o(

I e-mailed them yesterday and included a picture since I have read here before that they ask for pictures, so I'm hoping they respond soon. Hopefully this doesn't turn into a pain
Sorry to hear that, hope they are able to help you out.

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by TellulaBlue /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by dousedingin /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I just received my gem collection and one of the bottles broke and there were glass shards all over the box. =o(

I e-mailed them yesterday and included a picture since I have read here before that they ask for pictures, so I'm hoping they respond soon. Hopefully this doesn't turn into a pain
My Gem Collection was broken as well. I just called and they placed an order for a new one! I was asked to email pictures, but other than that it was super easy! I think this is happening a lot because we were discussing it on the December thread as well.

Sorry to hear that, glad they were able to help you out.

 

[Jac13]

I have not pulled the trigger on any of the sales. I get as far as putting items in the cart but never checking out. I think I am on polish overload. But.... I really like the color caddy.

 

[autopilot]

  I just received my gem collection and one of the bottles broke and there were glass shards all over the box. =o( I e-mailed them yesterday and included a picture since I have read here before that they ask for pictures, so I'm hoping they respond soon. Hopefully this doesn't turn into a pain

  My Gem Collection was broken as well. I just called and they placed an order for a new one! I was asked to email pictures, but other than that it was super easy! I think this is happening a lot because we were discussing it on the December thread as well.

I got mine yesterday, and I could tell by the odor that something had broken before I even opened it. My Angela had smashed and there was glass and dried polish everywhere. The bottom of the Carly bottle was also broken and though the polish was intact, the bottle will not stand up. Also broken was part of the bottle of Jasmine (? the blue with silver glitter?) and Angela had leaked onto several other bottles. Pity the box itself is ruined. I'm glad it was for me and not a gift. I emailed them last night, waiting for a response.

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by autopilot /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by dousedingin /img/forum/go_quote.gif

 
I just received my gem collection and one of the bottles broke and there were glass shards all over the box. =o(

I e-mailed them yesterday and included a picture since I have read here before that they ask for pictures, so I'm hoping they respond soon. Hopefully this doesn't turn into a pain
  Quote: Originally Posted by TellulaBlue /img/forum/go_quote.gif

 


My Gem Collection was broken as well. I just called and they placed an order for a new one! I was asked to email pictures, but other than that it was super easy! I think this is happening a lot because we were discussing it on the December thread as well.

I got mine yesterday, and I could tell by the odor that something had broken before I even opened it.

My Angela had smashed and there was glass and dried polish everywhere. The bottom of the Carly bottle was also broken and though the polish was intact, the bottle will not stand up. Also broken was part of the bottle of Jasmine (? the blue with silver glitter?) and Angela had leaked onto several other bottles.

Pity the box itself is ruined. I'm glad it was for me and not a gift.

I emailed them last night, waiting for a response.






Oh no! Hope they are able to help you out.

 

[CheshireCookie]

Quote: Originally Posted by jennm149 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I don't really like a lot of color on my lips, so I was happy with the gloss.

Cookie, your Snow White queen make-up is amazing!

Thank you very much, you're too kind!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lolo22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I wore Charming over Mirabella Posy last night and it muted it slightly (but in a good way).  I don't have that many lip glosses so it's nice to have when I want to tone down a bold lip just a tad.

Anyone try the lip primer yet? I have one coming to me in a swap and I'm excited to try it!

Oh good! Yeah, that's what I typically use lip glosses for, I find I prefer them to tone down bright lippies instead of just glossing straight on my lips.

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

Ok many of the items in the holiday guide are just insanely priced!!!! What the hell!! I'm sure they left room for discounting and stuff but even with the 50% off promo many are just ridiculously overpriced!

Oh my goodness, YES, I was looking through it all thinking OOOOooooo, the pretties! Took one look at the prices and thought OOooooo, the expensivies! Haha, nono, I just couldn't bring myself to want anything that bad!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lulubelle107 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Brielle, Sheila and Autumn.  All were nice in formula and easy to work with.



That is stunning! It looks like a tasty, sparkling strawberry jam!

Quote: Originally Posted by credit22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Julep's darks drive me absolutely nuts in this regard. I loveeee dark nail polish but dislike black polish. I was so excited for the my September collection upgrade and found that I basically got a box full of black nail polish (and the gorgeous microglitters of course).

I feel the same, while the color looks stunning in photos, once it's on the nail it's just BLACK with hints of color around the edges. It makes me so sad because if it was just a TAD lighter, it'd be perfect and I'd have such a range of shades! The microglitters that month were phenomenal, but like you said...a box half full of black polishes!

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



I got mine yesterday, and I could tell by the odor that something had broken before I even opened it.

My Angela had smashed and there was glass and dried polish everywhere. The bottom of the Carly bottle was also broken and though the polish was intact, the bottle will not stand up. Also broken was part of the bottle of Jasmine (? the blue with silver glitter?) and Angela had leaked onto several other bottles.

Pity the box itself is ruined. I'm glad it was for me and not a gift.

I emailed them last night, waiting for a response.







Oh no! That's so terrible! I'm so sorry. They definitely should have been MUCH better packaged than that!

I hope Julep makes it right for you!

 

[LinaMingo]

I received my It Girl box and the brush from my Winter is broke.  It detaches and almost looks melted.  I called CS and they are sending a replacement (already rec'd shipping).  They just asked that I send a pic so they can send it to production support.

 

[AgathaLaupin]

Quote: Originally Posted by dousedingin /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Lol! Np. Not just you =o) Yeah it is more "wear" than chipping, but the wear lends itself easily to chips. And my job is not easy on my hands/nails. (I use them like tools, sorry ladies!) Lots of picking at labels and opening boxes/cases. So these matte looks do not last a wink! They're so lovely though.... 

Actually I take that back. The suede finish julep has does last. I was SO SAD to see that set sold out, because I NEEEEEED Minka in my life. Seriously. Ugh.
This is so funny because that was definitely not my experience. I painted my nails at night, woke up the next morning, showered, and half my suede mani was gone. Like, maybe one finger that didn't have entirely chipped tips? I was not pleased.

 

[Hipster]

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



I got mine yesterday, and I could tell by the odor that something had broken before I even opened it.

My Angela had smashed and there was glass and dried polish everywhere. The bottom of the Carly bottle was also broken and though the polish was intact, the bottle will not stand up. Also broken was part of the bottle of Jasmine (? the blue with silver glitter?) and Angela had leaked onto several other bottles.

Pity the box itself is ruined. I'm glad it was for me and not a gift.

I emailed them last night, waiting for a response.
 

Oh no! 

  Not looking good for me then since I'm still waiting on mine.   Le sigh...

Somebody in the shipping department is gonna get a stern talking to! 

 

[Alicia Loves]

I got the eye set in the mail today and they are so itty biity! Haven't tried them out yet because I kind of want to use them as adorable stocking stuffers.

 

[dousedingin]

Quote: Originally Posted by AgathaLaupin /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  This is so funny because that was definitely not my experience. I painted my nails at night, woke up the next morning, showered, and half my suede mani was gone. Like, maybe one finger that didn't have entirely chipped tips? I was not pleased.
Any chance it was Minka? I would totally buy it off you, even used... Lol

 

[jessrose18]

emailed customer service 2 days ago about my dry shampoo from the chevron mystery box.....it won't spray!  any tricks i should try i just think its broke,,,, no response yet bummer i was actually looking forward to trying it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[AgathaLaupin]

Quote: Originally Posted by dousedingin /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Any chance it was Minka? I would totally buy it off you, even used... Lol
It was Nora, the dark purpley one. I have 2 others that I haven't bothered to use after that experience, but neither are Minka (I have Amber, Brit & Nora). Sorry!