Julep Maven July Box

Hey guys!

 Whoohoo, I am posting my Maven box before the end of the month! It's a miracle! LOL 

 This month's maven box is It Girl and it included an extra polish for free! Apparently, I didn't swatch Mila (the fine glitter) so I will have to get to that later. In the meantime, enjoy 3 of the 4 polishes from the box!

First is Daphne, a dusty teal creme. This is two easy coats, no top coat. I am definitely a fan of Julep's formula... it is very consistent and pretty much awesome. Whoot whoot.

Next, Kate, a pearly white creme polish. I used 2 coats for this swatch. These photos do not capture the pearliness of the polish in any way. Wah wah... 

Finally, America, a combination of red, blue, and silver glitter. Obviously perfect for the 4th of July; I used 2 coats over Julep Kate. 

  Have you tried Julep yet? I'm telling you that you need to sign up! Click here to join and use promo code COLOR2012 to get your first Maven box for ONE PENNY! (this is my referral code and I will get credit for your sign up)

Talk to you soon!
Amanda

Cult Nails Fairytale Collection!

Hey guys!

Today I have the Cult Nails Fairytale collection for you!

First, Evil Queen, a delightfully saucy red creme. Ya'll know I'm not big on reds usually but this is a lovely cherry red.

Two coats, no top coat.

Happy Ending is a multi colored shredded glitter. This applied very nicely, I didn't have to blob it onto the nail like I expected. This is one coat over Evil Queen. 

Charming, a violet purple with blue and pink shimmer. This was a bit sheer so I used 3 coats. 

Princess is a pale blue with subtle pink shimmer. I used 3 thin coats here. 

 Feelin' Froggy, a kelly green with green shimmer. Originally, this was not supposed to have shimmer but I'm so glad that it does! This is my favorite from this collection :-)

Two coats.

Cult Nails polishes can be purchased at CultNails.com. This collection is currently available.

Talk to you soon!
Amanda

Layering Spam!

Hey guys!

 I have some layering fun today! 

 First, Model's Own Ibiza Mix over Julep Alyson. 1 coat of Model's Own. 

Next, Pretty & Polished On Equal Ground over Julep Marisa. 1 coat of P&P.

Finally, Ozotic over Julep Maggie. In my notes, I have Ozotic 525, but I'm pretty sure that's wrong. I think it's 528.... I'm too lazy to go get the bottle, lol. Anyway, one coat! 

 Ooohhh yummy spam!

Talk to you soon!
Amanda

Julep Spam

Hey guys!

These are polishes that came in my last Julep Mystery box. Alyson, Maggie, and Marisa! Ohhhhh, shiny! Let's take a look! 

First, Alyson. This is an 'almond creme' polish. I don't have many (if any) colors like this in my collection, because... well, they are a bit boring to me. But this wasn't as bad as I was anticipating. Luckily, I don't need to worry about having work appropriate colors on my nails but if I did, I'm sure I'd have more colors like this :-)

This was two easy coats, as per usual with Julep. 

Next is Marisa, a lovely cobalt blue shimmery polish. This is two coats and just so ya know, this baby did not stain my nails. Whoot whoot! 

And finally, Maggie. Julep describes this as a 'frosty eggplant' but to me, this is not frosty at all. I used 2 coats here. In the photos, I noticed the visible nail line (VNL) but it was not noticeable in person. 

What do you think? If you have not tried Julep yet, you can do so here (this is my referral link and I will get credit if/when you sign up). Use code COLOR2012 to get your first Maven box for only $0.01!

Talk to you soon!
Amanda

Franken Fun!

Hey guys! Happy Monday! Did everyone have a good weekend? I pretty much hung out by myself, as my husband had to work long days all weekend. It wasn't too bad... saw a movie, got some swatching done.... good times, lol.

Today I have a pretty little baby I made not too long ago. It is loosely based on a polish by a popular and controversial maker. I didn't name it; any suggestions? 

I used 1 coat of my franken over a white base.

Whatcha think?


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Amanda

Julep Reese with NYC Big City Dazzle

Hey guys!


Two pink posts in a row! Can you tell I have no new posts written yet :-/

Julep Reese is a baby pink creme. This is 2 coats, no top coat.

Then a coat of NYC Big City Dazzle. 

Have a great Sunday!


Talk to you soon!
Amanda