July 2013 Julep Maven Summer Nights Mystery Box

I wasn't planning on getting Julep's mystery box this month until I saw the two glitter polishes included in every box.  Julep Mystery boxes are $24.99 each, or for this month about $10 more you could of bought the Night and Day box combined.

Summer Nights Mystery Box Version 1

I received Version 1 of the Summer Nights Mystery box.  I got four polish colors in the box: Kyla, Monica (the two glitter polishes), Lucy and Ellie.  I also got Lip Vernis in Zinnia and Glycolic Hand Scrub sample. 

Monica, Kyle, Lucy, and Ellie

 Kyla, the orange glittery polish, is probably my favorite out of this box.  Ellie is light iridescent-looking pink, while Lucy is a very dark red, but at first I thought it was a brown shade.  Even though Lucy doesn't make me think of "summertime nights," it would make an excellent color to wear during the fall season.

Glycolic Hand Scrub Sample and Lip Vernis in Zinnia

 I can always use a good hand scrub since I have dry hands quite frequently.  That and some good hand lotion helps a lot.  At first I thought that the lip gloss would be too dark, but this is a perfect color to wear in the fall too.  I think it would match nicely with the Lucy polish.

Here is a swatch of Zinnia...

Overall, I think I got a pretty good box.  Even though I didn't get one of the really big boxes like some lucky people, I'm happy with my box.  The retail value is about $73.  Still a good deal.

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July 2013 Julep Maven Box

June 2013 Julep Maven Laguna Beach Mystery Box

Julep Maven Intro Box: It Girl

Julep Maven Box: It Girl - July 2013

I seriously think that Glossybox can learn a thing or two from Julep.  I got Julep Maven's July box at the end of June.  I chose "It Girl again this month.

It Girl

I love these polishes!  I got Angela, Nadia, and Tracy.  Angela is probably not something I would wear in the summer because it is so dark.  It's a very dark, iridescent green and I love that.  Nadia is a nice golden nail polish that would be nice to wear during the summer, and Tracy is very nice sparkly blue.  That color can probably be worn any time of year. 

Extra

The extra this month is Green Tea Facial Blotting Papers.  I'm so happy I got this because I have been needing these.  I will be bringing these with me to Vegas tomorrow, it's around 120 degrees there right now.  This is good size pack too, containing 40 sheets.

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June 2013 Julep Maven Laguna Beach Mystery Box

I know I'm really late posting about this, but I decided to anyway.  A few weeks ago I received my first Julep Maven Mystery Box, Laguna Beach. 

I received three polishes: Natalie, Simone, and Nikki. Retail value is $14/each.  I also received a Hand and Cuticle Stick ($22), and Strawberry Mint Lip Balm ($6).

I love the colors and the lip balm, which has a very nice scent to it.  Each mystery box ranges in value from $70-$200.  I payed $24.99 and the total value of my box is $70, so I got a box on the low end of the spectrum, but I am very happy with the products I received.

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Julep Maven Intro Box

I recently discovered Julep Maven, and since I love nail polish, decided to try it out.  Julep Maven is a subscription box service where you get nail polish, and other beauty items, for only $19.99/month (up to a $50 value.)

When you sign up, you immediately are sent an introduction box.  You take a quiz and that then determines what you're "style" is.  They show you what you will be receiving in your first box, but you can change it to a different style if you don't like what has been picked for you.  There are 5 styles:  Modern Beauty, Boho Glam, Bombshell, Classic with a Twist, and It Girl.

Perks of being a Julep Maven:
-20% off all products on julep.com plus free shipping.
-If you refer two friends, you earn 2,000 Jules, which goes towards a free box!
-If you want more, you can add on products to your monthly box starting at $4.99.
-Preview your upcoming box on the 20th of each month, and if you don't like it, you can switch or skip the month. (You have until the 24th.)

I received the "It Girl" intro box, which came with three polishes, a nail file, and a one-time use polish remover pad.  I originally received a different result on the quiz, but change it because I was mostly interested in getting the glittery topcoat.  It's so pretty!

"It Girl" Intro box

Polish colors: Alice, Mackenzie, and Paris (glitter topcoat)

Extras: One-step polish remover pad and a nail file.

So far, I like this subscription service, and it's nice to get 3 nail polishes for only $19.99 when they retail for $14/each!

Sign up here!!!  Get your first box free with PROMO code FREEBOX.  All you have to do is pay shipping!