After reading that one of my favorite bloggers, Kate, at The Small Things Blog mentioned that she got her first monthly Julep Maven box, I thought....do other people not know about this?
Right now a lot of my friends get Birchbox....and I LOVED Birchbox when I used it for about a year over a year ago. My problem with the company at the time is that I started to accumulate samples of things I probably would never use. I think over time it's gotten better brands, but it wasn't worth the money so I quit.
I like Julep Maven because you get to choose the polishes or products you get every month...and you can skip if nothing catches your fancy. I have been skipping recently just because I seem to have similar colors. It seems like one year on a subscription service is it's max shelf life for me.
Below are a few of the colors I like to wear during the winter, along with a variety of brands I use. I attempt to do my own nails as much as possible since I do pay $8 per bottle and have a pretty steady hand. I've learned over time that nail prep is the key to having polish that lasts. I do a 4 stage file once a month to have a smooth surface and I make sure to use a base coat and a no chip top coat. Tips I've learned in magazines is every few days reapply the top coat...but I've never had to do that. Polish never really lasts on my nails more than 4-5 days....I get tired of it.
Right now a lot of my friends get Birchbox....and I LOVED Birchbox when I used it for about a year over a year ago. My problem with the company at the time is that I started to accumulate samples of things I probably would never use. I think over time it's gotten better brands, but it wasn't worth the money so I quit.
I like Julep Maven because you get to choose the polishes or products you get every month...and you can skip if nothing catches your fancy. I have been skipping recently just because I seem to have similar colors. It seems like one year on a subscription service is it's max shelf life for me.
Below are a few of the colors I like to wear during the winter, along with a variety of brands I use. I attempt to do my own nails as much as possible since I do pay $8 per bottle and have a pretty steady hand. I've learned over time that nail prep is the key to having polish that lasts. I do a 4 stage file once a month to have a smooth surface and I make sure to use a base coat and a no chip top coat. Tips I've learned in magazines is every few days reapply the top coat...but I've never had to do that. Polish never really lasts on my nails more than 4-5 days....I get tired of it.
Sephora for OPI - Metro Chic...I was really into the 'grey-iege' thing a few seasons back and this was and has since been my go to color. I just learned while writing this post this line has been discontinued in leu of the new Formula X line at Sephora. I do love those polishes as well.
OPI - Russian Navy...it looks navy in the photo, but actually looks more purple on my nails
Julep - Laura (aptly named)...this has become a recent favorite since it's a muted color I make it into a neutral for cold temps. Plus I feel like it's camo for my nails (I know...I'm weird)
Essie - Mink Muffs...just a good neutral that doesn't blend in too much
Sinful Colors - Black on Black....nothing says winter like black...it's the way most of us feel dealing with the frigid temps
Besides these 5 colors, I will consistently reach for my go to red no matter the season. Nothing is as classic as a red nail. The color looks good on long or short nails and unless you're wearing something really out there, it goes with everything. Mine is the L'Oreal Paris Pro 'Lady Luck' and as you can see from my husband's practice photo below, I'm nearly half way through this bottle.
And to end this post, I know I haven't had any OOTD photos in a while, so I'll dump a few below....
I'll try to get a post set up for when we're in Mexico....but I'm just going to enjoy weather that's above freezing!!! See everyone later, back here in my closet!
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