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April’s Julep Maven theme was “Turn on the Brights” and included, well a collection of brights. Since I could NOT make a decision on what Style Profile (It Girl, Classic with a Twist, etc.) to get, I decided to get the full collection. I loved all the colors so much, I knew I couldn’t go wrong.
For whatever reason, I was expecting a bigger box than this. I mean, I knew exactly what I was getting, what size the polishes are, etc. but I don’t know, I just expected a larger box?
I was super excited to see rock candy in the box! I haven’t had rock candy in ages and L never has, so I am kind of excited to introduce him to it!
Since I take the worst nail polish pictures known to man, I am just going to include a few I took of the full collection and throw some in from Julep’s site. They look so pretty all together don’t they? Oh, and can I just tell you how long it took to try and color coordinate them? B even helped. And I am still not sure it’s perfect. Whatever. Here’s what colors were included (from left to right):
~Rock Candy Nail Glaze – Candy (Boho Glam) ($14): I couldn’t find this on the Julep site, but I found it on Sephora (in different colors). It’s a sheer, high-gloss nail glaze that can be worn alone for a hint of color or layered over different shades to help them pop. I can’t wait to try this!
~Eden (It Girl) ($14): Eden is a bright violet crème and is beautiful. I don’t have any colors exactly like this, so it’s a welcome addition.
~Ally (Bombshell) ($14): Ally is an electric blueberry frost and was described by one Julep Maven as a “party blue”. I couldn’t agree more. This is a night out color for sure.
~Lena (Boho Glam) ($14): Lena is teal with gold shimmer and so pretty. Seriously I am obsessed with this entire collection.
~Mackenzie (It Girl): Mackenzie is a sour apple green frost and I do not have a single color like it, which makes me love it. And if you are wondering why I am posted all different pictures from Julep, I picked the ones that looked most like the polish does at my house ;). I take comfort in the fact that their pictures also don’t always look the same.
~Abbie (It Girl): Abbie is a sunshine yellow crème and is one of my favorite in the entire box. Part of my problem deciding which box to get was that I wanted both Abbie and Kaylen (up next), but they were in different collections.
~Kaylen (Boho Glam) ($14): Kaylen is a neon orange crème and as soon as I saw it, I knew it had to be mine. This is now my most favorite nail polish color ever. That may all change tomorrow, but today Kaylen is the one.
~Jackie (Classic with a Twist) ($14): Jackie is a maraschino cherry crème and to me is perfect for any event, any day, any season.
~Janel (Bombshell) ($14): Janel is a pink raspberry frost and is even prettier in person than in any of the pictures online. I wasn’t drawn to it in the selection window, but now that it’s in my hands, I love it!
~Avery (Classic with a Twist) ($14): Avery is a hot pink crème and of all the colors in the box, I’d have to say, it’s my least favorite. I mean I like it and will for sure wear it, but probably not as often as the other colors.
~Julep Mighty Nail & Cuticle Serum ($28): This is a brand new Julep item and is suppose to “transform dry and damaged cuticles almost overnight”. And also give you “stronger, smoother nails with fewer ridges and less splitting and brittleness in only 2-3 weeks.” I’m game for ALL that!
~Julep Invisible Dry Shampoo ($22): I cannot wait to try this and see how it stacks up against my beloved Suave dry shampoo! Is it possible it’s better? It’s certainly not cheaper, but maybe it’s worth it? We’ll see!
All totaled, the April Julep Maven full collection box had a value of $190 (or $152 if we are using Maven prices). Considering the full collection costs $50 ($19.99/monthly cost + $30), I’d say that is an INSANE deal!
Are you a Julep Maven? What profile did you get this month? What was your favorite shade in the collection? And if you aren’t a Maven, what on earth are you waiting for? You can try your first box free (you’ll pay $4 for shipping) with the code “COLOR2012″ or “PENNY” or “FREEBOX”! Click here to get started!
