*Spoilers* October 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box
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Did anyone else have issues with their julep polish? Mine seemed very thick. I only needed one coat for complete coverage and I wiped the excess off the brush. It also seems like it's taking FOREVER to dry! I've never used any julep stuff before, so I'm not sure if this is typical or if I got a bad one!
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Ahhhh that throw! I love it! I am on chevron kick lately. I currently have this duvet set:
So naturally, I need a throw, too! But, I know I won't be able to afford this box...even $100 would be pushing it for me right now, but I have a feeling it will be more than that. Sadness!
So naturally, I need a throw, too! But, I know I won't be able to afford this box...even $100 would be pushing it for me right now, but I have a feeling it will be more than that. Sadness!
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Did anyone else have issues with their julep polish? Mine seemed very thick. I only needed one coat for complete coverage and I wiped the excess off the brush. It also seems like it's taking FOREVER to dry! I've never used any julep stuff before, so I'm not sure if this is typical or if I got a bad one!
That's Julep for you, most of their polishes are like this IMO
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Did anyone else have issues with their julep polish? Mine seemed very thick. I only needed one coat for complete coverage and I wiped the excess off the brush. It also seems like it's taking FOREVER to dry! I've never used any julep stuff before, so I'm not sure if this is typical or if I got a bad one!
That's Julep for you, most of their polishes are like this IMO
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Ahhhh that throw! I love it! I am on chevron kick lately. I currently have this duvet set:
So naturally, I need a throw, too! But, I know I won't be able to afford this box...even $100 would be pushing it for me right now, but I have a feeling it will be more than that. Sadness!
Isn't the chevron throw the FFF spoiler?
Ahhhh that throw! I love it! I am on chevron kick lately. I currently have this duvet set:
So naturally, I need a throw, too! But, I know I won't be able to afford this box...even $100 would be pushing it for me right now, but I have a feeling it will be more than that. Sadness!
Isn't the chevron throw the FFF spoiler?
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Quote: Originally Posted by caseybean025 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Did anyone else have issues with their julep polish? Mine seemed very thick. I only needed one coat for complete coverage and I wiped the excess off the brush. It also seems like it's taking FOREVER to dry! I've never used any julep stuff before, so I'm not sure if this is typical or if I got a bad one!
I've found that Julep polish gets old really fast and then it starts to smell funky and gets thick. I received Char in my PSMH box...and I received it in June from Julep. I opened up my old Char from June (I love the color) and the consistency and the smell are identical to the new polish I opened up on Saturday when I received my Must Have box.
I use the Freedom Top Coat exclusively with my Julep polishes - it's probably my imagination but it seems to help with the drying time.
Did anyone else have issues with their julep polish? Mine seemed very thick. I only needed one coat for complete coverage and I wiped the excess off the brush. It also seems like it's taking FOREVER to dry! I've never used any julep stuff before, so I'm not sure if this is typical or if I got a bad one!
I've found that Julep polish gets old really fast and then it starts to smell funky and gets thick. I received Char in my PSMH box...and I received it in June from Julep. I opened up my old Char from June (I love the color) and the consistency and the smell are identical to the new polish I opened up on Saturday when I received my Must Have box.
I use the Freedom Top Coat exclusively with my Julep polishes - it's probably my imagination but it seems to help with the drying time.
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Quote: Originally Posted by caseybean025 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Did anyone else have issues with their julep polish? Mine seemed very thick. I only needed one coat for complete coverage and I wiped the excess off the brush. It also seems like it's taking FOREVER to dry! I've never used any julep stuff before, so I'm not sure if this is typical or if I got a bad one!
This is the first time I tried this brand . It is very thick and took extra long to dry, One nail also chipped 2 hours after I polished it. I really big chip too I am looking now 5 hours later and few nails are chipped. This is with a great base coat too. I never have this problem with other brands.
Did anyone else have issues with their julep polish? Mine seemed very thick. I only needed one coat for complete coverage and I wiped the excess off the brush. It also seems like it's taking FOREVER to dry! I've never used any julep stuff before, so I'm not sure if this is typical or if I got a bad one!
This is the first time I tried this brand . It is very thick and took extra long to dry, One nail also chipped 2 hours after I polished it. I really big chip too I am looking now 5 hours later and few nails are chipped. This is with a great base coat too. I never have this problem with other brands.
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Apologies if I missed this, but has anyone traded their StitchFix card to a non-subscriber and checked that the person was able to use it? I am a former-but-not-current subscriber interested in trading for them but I saw that StitchFix may be verifying emails with PopSugar and I would not pass that test!
This may have been posted before, and I missed it.
I emailed Stitch Fix and told them that I would not be using the card, and asked if someone who doesn't sub to Pop Sugar could use, and was told that its not a problem - anyone can use the card.
When people received messages stating the card is being "verified" it means they are verifying that its a valid card and hasn't been used yet. They are not verifying email addresses with Pop Sugar.
Apologies if I missed this, but has anyone traded their StitchFix card to a non-subscriber and checked that the person was able to use it? I am a former-but-not-current subscriber interested in trading for them but I saw that StitchFix may be verifying emails with PopSugar and I would not pass that test!
This may have been posted before, and I missed it.
I emailed Stitch Fix and told them that I would not be using the card, and asked if someone who doesn't sub to Pop Sugar could use, and was told that its not a problem - anyone can use the card.
When people received messages stating the card is being "verified" it means they are verifying that its a valid card and hasn't been used yet. They are not verifying email addresses with Pop Sugar.
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Maybe it's these particular colors they're sending out, but I haven't had a problem with Julep polishes chipping, after I learned to apply them. For Julep, you HAVE to wrap the ends of your nails and then use their topcoat. Their topcoat causes pretty significant shrinkage, so even if you apply the color perfectly the conventional way, it'll still look like it's chipping after it dried. After I wrapped my nails, my Julep color (I'm using Avery and Paris at the moment) don't budge after applying the topcoat.
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Quote: Originally Posted by LaStupenda /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Maybe it's these particular colors they're sending out, but I haven't had a problem with Julep polishes chipping, after I learned to apply them. For Julep, you HAVE to wrap the ends of your nails and then use their topcoat. Their topcoat causes pretty significant shrinkage, so even if you apply the color perfectly the conventional way, it'll still look like it's chipping after it dried. After I wrapped my nails, my Julep color (I'm using Avery and Paris at the moment) don't budge after applying the topcoat.
What brand top coat do you recommend if you don't mind me asking? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Maybe it's these particular colors they're sending out, but I haven't had a problem with Julep polishes chipping, after I learned to apply them. For Julep, you HAVE to wrap the ends of your nails and then use their topcoat. Their topcoat causes pretty significant shrinkage, so even if you apply the color perfectly the conventional way, it'll still look like it's chipping after it dried. After I wrapped my nails, my Julep color (I'm using Avery and Paris at the moment) don't budge after applying the topcoat.
What brand top coat do you recommend if you don't mind me asking?
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I actually love the Julep topcoat. That stuff dries FAST and it's super hard and shiny. Amazing stuff. Just be careful with the shrinkage issue and you'll be fine.
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How does the Freedom top coat work with other brands? Has anyone tried?
Thanks for all the info! I'm loving how hard and shiny the top coat is! I will be repurchasing this I think. And it dried super fast. I decided I was tired of waiting for the polish to dry fully and put the top coat on when the polish was still kinda sticky and had no problems. What do you mean when you say "wrap the nail"?
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Do the special boxes usually sell out quickly?
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Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
The real question is *how* they will correct it. I think that's going to drive who gets told about the correction. In February, they corrected it by sending out larger wraps and thongs, but only people who complained received those larger items (I think the people who were too small for the versions sent received other things, like lip balm sent out in a previous month). There was no reason for them to send out larger items to everyone, so they didn't. This situation might be something they change with Stitchfix on a blanket basis but only tell those of us who complained that it's all better and how to proceed, they might get it fixed promotion-wide and send email to all subscribers about, they might work out a special deal for just the complainers to get an accessory-only option, or they might do something completely different and unrelated to Stitchfix.
Wow - and I just sucked it up and gifted the wrap from Feb because it didn't fit. I didn't realize they sent out larger replacements, not cool at all PopSugar. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
The real question is *how* they will correct it. I think that's going to drive who gets told about the correction. In February, they corrected it by sending out larger wraps and thongs, but only people who complained received those larger items (I think the people who were too small for the versions sent received other things, like lip balm sent out in a previous month). There was no reason for them to send out larger items to everyone, so they didn't. This situation might be something they change with Stitchfix on a blanket basis but only tell those of us who complained that it's all better and how to proceed, they might get it fixed promotion-wide and send email to all subscribers about, they might work out a special deal for just the complainers to get an accessory-only option, or they might do something completely different and unrelated to Stitchfix.
Wow - and I just sucked it up and gifted the wrap from Feb because it didn't fit. I didn't realize they sent out larger replacements, not cool at all PopSugar.
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How does the Freedom top coat work with other brands? Has anyone tried?
I use this top coat on all brands. Freedom top coat and Sally Hansen's insta-dri are the only two I use. For me, base coat is more important when using Julep than the top coat. That is just a guess and check though, because it will be based on your own chemistry/nails not just polish-on-polish.
How does the Freedom top coat work with other brands? Has anyone tried?
I use this top coat on all brands. Freedom top coat and Sally Hansen's insta-dri are the only two I use. For me, base coat is more important when using Julep than the top coat. That is just a guess and check though, because it will be based on your own chemistry/nails not just polish-on-polish.
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On the subject of the cookbook we got in the box... I made the "Garlic & Rosemary Cannellini Beans" for dinner tonight, and it was DELISH! I use slightly more rosemary than it called for, doubled the garlic, added a 3rd carrot, and added some parsnips. I also ended up using 1 can of Northern white beans (because I already had them), and thought I bought cannellini beans, but turns out I grabbed the wrong can, lol, and used a can of chick peas instead.
**A small amount (couple strips) of bacon was also added to the pan with the garlic, because my husband wanted "meat" in it... this would be good without bacon though!**
Husband HATES parsnips and carrots, and is a "meat-a-holic". The book doesn't call for parsnips, but I love them, and since they're basically a white carrot, I thought it'd go well together. We each ate one serving, and were full, and Mr. I hate parsnips/carrots even wants more for lunch tomorrow! It is that good. Quick and not expensive to make, lots of veggies and beans.
I really like how the book is based on 4 serving sizes, and that most are pretty simple, giving the cook an invitation to add stuff in if comfortable. We're big on garlic and herbs, so I always end up adding more. I also love that it uses everyday grocery items, not a bunch of expensive specialty store foods, oh, and the spiral binding so it lays flat!
**A small amount (couple strips) of bacon was also added to the pan with the garlic, because my husband wanted "meat" in it... this would be good without bacon though!**
Husband HATES parsnips and carrots, and is a "meat-a-holic". The book doesn't call for parsnips, but I love them, and since they're basically a white carrot, I thought it'd go well together. We each ate one serving, and were full, and Mr. I hate parsnips/carrots even wants more for lunch tomorrow! It is that good. Quick and not expensive to make, lots of veggies and beans.
I really like how the book is based on 4 serving sizes, and that most are pretty simple, giving the cook an invitation to add stuff in if comfortable. We're big on garlic and herbs, so I always end up adding more. I also love that it uses everyday grocery items, not a bunch of expensive specialty store foods, oh, and the spiral binding so it lays flat!
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Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Ahhhh that throw! I love it! I am on chevron kick lately. I currently have this duvet set:
So naturally, I need a throw, too! But, I know I won't be able to afford this box...even $100 would be pushing it for me right now, but I have a feeling it will be more than that. Sadness!
Isn't the chevron throw the FFF spoiler?
I wish!! It's the Neiman Marcus box spoiler. FFF is the Gorjana scarf.
Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Ahhhh that throw! I love it! I am on chevron kick lately. I currently have this duvet set:
So naturally, I need a throw, too! But, I know I won't be able to afford this box...even $100 would be pushing it for me right now, but I have a feeling it will be more than that. Sadness!
Isn't the chevron throw the FFF spoiler?
I wish!! It's the Neiman Marcus box spoiler. FFF is the Gorjana scarf.
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Where is the swap thread? I am looking to trade for a stitch fix card too.
FYI, for those asking, the swap thread is here: https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/138318/popugar-musthave-october-2013-swaps
It's located under the "Subscription Box Swaps Talk (Beta)" and not the "Subscription Box Swaps" section. I couldn't find it at first because of that. Hope this helps!
Where is the swap thread? I am looking to trade for a stitch fix card too.
FYI, for those asking, the swap thread is here: https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/138318/popugar-musthave-october-2013-swaps
It's located under the "Subscription Box Swaps Talk (Beta)" and not the "Subscription Box Swaps" section. I couldn't find it at first because of that. Hope this helps!
