Julep Maven - Welcome Box

Hello creepers!

I know, so soon for a 2nd post. I was inspired!! And, also didn't think this warranted an entire YouTube video....

I have again, taken the Julep dive and decided to re-join the club. There's something about receiving nail polish in the mail that is just so hypnotic, don't you agree?

Anyways.

Their club has changed a little bit since I was last a member and I will let you know of these changes as we go..

The premise of the company is: you pay a monthly fee to receive a box of nail and beauty items in your mail box. There are 5 different styles to choose from:

* Boho Glam
* It Girl
* Bombshell
* Classic with a twist
* Modern Beauty

There are also two levels of subscription box:

*My Maven box
*Maven Luxe

The Maven Luxe box is more beauty based and less nail related. It is also more expensive...

You will initially choose one of the 5 styles, but you have the freedom to choose a box from one of the other styles any month you'd like.

As a member, your selection for the month's box opens up to you for changing on the 20th of every month and you then have until the 24th to finalize your choice. During this time you can also choose add-ons to purchase and items from "your secret store", which if I am understanding it correctly is a set of items available to only you for purchase with your box.

On the 24th you are charged for your box along with anything you might have added and you soon after receive a shipping conformation email.

It is worth mentioning that in the past they allowed you the option of skipping any month that you wanted. That has changed and you now "earn" ONE skip per every 6 months. I guess they had one too many individuals signing up for the free welcome box, then, skipping for the next 8 or so months.....(I didn't do that)....*cough*

Now onto the fun stuff.....what I got in my Welcome Box

Your items come in an over sized pink box, very cute. But, I wonder how they ship this box via Fedex for only $3....?


Along with your items, they also include a pick slip listing the items you've ordered, a very colorful pamphlet and this time they sent a coupon code for 50% off my next purchase which is good until January 15th 2015! I am already plotting what I will buy with it after Christmas (of course).

Their packaging has changed, and I am really digging it! They used to send the polishes without a box. They now have these gorgeous white boxes with gold lettering. Very simple and classic looking.

They also now have this swatch square on the lids: very helpful if you keep your polishes in drawers like I do.

 The last, but best, change they've made is they've widened the brush!!! I absolutely LOVE wide brushes! Although Orly and China Glaze come out with the most amazing shades and textures, I HATE their brushes.
Here is an old Julep and the new Julep brush.

 Ana - a matte, white bar and chunky glitter. They call this a "Spray paint top coat"
I love paint splatter type of glitter polishes. they are great to use on an accent nail or in skittle manicures.

Mary Lee- A red satin finish. I really appreciate their variety in finishes within a box. I personally like textured, glitter, matte polishes. So, this was a pleasant surprise for me :)

Ledi - A black shimmer/glittery polish. I have several polishes similar to this, but was still not disappointed to receive this one! I like it, it's very, very vampy which is exactly what I love to wear in the fall and Halloween months.

Lastly - the beauty item I got was a gel pencil liner in Black. I really like this eyeliner! It went on so smooth and almost felt silky upon application.... (to my hand). 30 minutes later it did not smudge or move at all when I ran my fingers over the swatch. It has staying power.

Over all I am super excited to be a Julep Maven again!

If you'd like to join the club visit the link below :)

https://www.julep.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/1389562/