Manicure Secret: Julep Maven

1. Colbie // 2. Lucy // 3. Rebel // 4. Donna

One last nail secret - and Mani Monday will officially be done! Every month I look forward to the amazing reveal of the month's Julep Maven collection.  Julep is based in Seattle (which means it has a special place in my heart to begin with).  At $19.99/box - you get more than you pay for every month - a minimum of 2 polishes + a product.  Polishes retail at $14 each, so just the two polishes put the box cost above value!  I also love that Julep Maven sends an email every month when the showroom is open - so you can opt-out or upgrade/add-on prior to being charged.  If there is one beauty box I would have a hard time giving up it would be Julep!  This month I can't wait to get my box which includes a holographic sand color and a olive green color plus two bonus products!

This post is NOT sponsored by Julep, I just love the products so much!  If you sign-up using my link above, I will receive reward credit to my account. 

Manicure Secret: Kiss Nail Dress

I love a good quality spa manicure.  But not quite as much as I love a manicure that I can do at home in 10 minutes that doesn't require drying!  I am becoming quite obsessed with these gorgeous mani decals from Kiss!  With Kiss Nail Dress you just peel, apply and shape!  No drying and no top coat necessary.  They are super easy to apply:

 

 

 

The package comes with 28 strips, plenty for hands AND toes - yep! They even work great for pedicures!  First, size up the strips, I've found you want to go a size larger than you think fits - then peel and stick on your clean nail, smoothing upward and holding pressure to bond the adhesive.  Next, fold over the top/excess and then, using the included file, just file off the extra.  It's really that simple! I did both hands in about 10 minutes!

Check out the other great designs, which they are always updating!  You can also cut the decals to make fun designs and mix and match patterns.  Then, when you are ready to change up your nails, you just peel the decals off and rub any excess adhesive off of your nails.  No damage, no mess, its seriously one of my favorite ways to have fabulous nails!

Which Kiss Nail Dress would you like to try?

P.S. Save 50% + Free Shipping on Kiss Nail Dress thru 1/31/13 via BeautyOnlineSupply!!

I received a complimentary Kiss Nail Dress product for review purposes via Influenster's Holiday Voxbox.  All opinions expressed are my own.

Loveliest Featurette + Giveaway Taylor from Goings on in Texas

I have the best treat for you guys today.  I'm so excited I am literally giddy as I'm typing this!  Not only is this the first time I've EVER done something like this, I think its been one of the funnest posts I've ever worked on...ever!

I had the awesome privilege of live interviewing Taylor from Goings on in Texas, and let me just tell you - it was a blast, and I can't wait to do more of these kinds of interviews in the future.  Not only is Taylor a total sweetheart - but she has one of the coolest job titles I've ever heard, Petroleum Landman!

Watch her awesome interview, I know you will love meeting her as much as I did, and then check out the details on how you can win the awesome giveaway she has for you today!

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i <3 Julep Maven

I've become quite a fan of Julep Nail Colors and Beauty products over the last several months.  First thing I should mention is that Julep is based out of Seattle and that makes their company instantly on my radar.  Second, they offer the best beauty box I've found.  Each month I get a box containing at least two nail colors plus a surprise product.  The value of the box is always over $40, and the product is always full size!  My cost per month?  $20, including shipping.  So this week on Pinning - I want to pay hommage to this great brand and company by showing some of my previous boxes and some of the best nail art I've seen.

My first Julep Maven Box // Classic with a Twist

Featuring 2 Polishes, Shaper & Hand Treatment

My July Maven Box // Classic with a Twist

Featuring 2 Polishes + Bonus 4th of July Inspired Polish & Lip Creme

My August Maven Box // Classic with a Twist

Featuring 2 Polishes (not shown) and the best Polish Remover ever!

My September Julep Maven Box // Entire Trina Turk Collection ($30 Upgrade)

Featuring 10 Polishes & 2 Mascaras!

What I'm expecting in my October Box! (I added 2 Polishes)

One of the things I love about the Julep Maven program is the ability to make changes up front.  You get emails letting you know when the new boxes are up - and you have a four day window to make changes (upgrade, switch boxes, add-on product or skip the box) before billing occurs.

I also love the Julep blog - where I can find great ways to dress up my nails specific to the colors/trends of the season and specific to my Julep style and box.  Here are a few of my favorite designs using Julep Nail Polish.

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P.S.  This post is not sponsored by Julep, I just really enjoy their beauty box program - and think you'll love it too!! <3

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