Julep Classic with a Twist Introductory Box

 

I received my Julep Maven box in the mail yesterday. Thanks to Jen she sucked me into another box! But, this one only cost me $4.00!!! Yup! If you join the Julep site and order a monthly subscription you can use code JULEPVIP and your first box is .01 plus $3.99 for shipping instead of 19.99!

 

You take a test to see what style you are and those are the boxes you receive. Julep is nice enough to let you change what you want to get in your box each month if you don't like what nail polish is being sent to you, or send a month to a friend, or skip a month.

 

I am Classic with a Twist. Sounds just like me. I also really liked the polishes in that box.

The first look

 

 

(I received a card that said the name of the box etc. but with my horrible camera phone I couldn't get a good picture.)

 

 

The goodies

 

Julep Meryl- a great grey polish that can go with any bold color or neutral. I recently bought a pair of earrings just to go with this nail polish because I knew I was getting it.

 

Classic with a Twist Barbara- I haven't tried this polish yet but it's a shimmery purple/magenta color. This will be a fun everyday polish!

 

Julep Essential Cuticle Oil- I'm not sure about cuticle oil but I'll give it a shot. I haven't seen if this is practical but I've heard it's a rollerball? That's weird to me. I'm used to a brush or a dropper. We'll see how this goes!

 





Julep Vanilla Mint Lip Balm- I think everyone got this as their surprise goody. I will be trying this out and seeing if it compares to my Burt's.

 

 

I will say this is an awesome box! Considering I got it for $4 and one polish is $14! If you pay the full $19.99 you're still getting 3 items for free. I think this is worth it!

 

 

I will be having more subscription box reviews soon! I received my Graze box and another Cravebox. I'm getting my Birchbox and the Julep Cupid Mystery Box soon! (Yes, Jen you got me to buy the Cupid box!) 

 

 

Disclaimer: There are affiliate links in here. I need to start getting free stuff if I'm going to keep getting all these boxes! 

Random Thoughts

-Today was a GREAT mail day! I received my Coffee Lovers Cravebox{*} and Influenster Cosmo VoxBox{**}.

-Speaking of mail days, I LOVE December! Lots of fun packages are coming/have all ready been received and the holidays are in full swing. I will show you all how my packages are stacking up once they all get here.

-It feels like Springtime here. I will be so happy when Mr. Winter decides to show up! I'm ready for coats and bundling up and going on Christmas light tours.

-I'm trying to decide what type of Planner I want to use for next year. I love my Erin Condren Life Planner but really don't like the price tag. I've been hearing a lot about May Books. Can someone tell me how this planner is set up? I like using a calendar and having a weekly view so I can write my lists and appointments.

 -I have all most all of my Christmas shopping done!!! My mom, sister and I are all going in on a present for my dad, I have one or two more things to get my sister and I just ordered some lotion for my mom through Birchbox! Hello free points! I think I might get my mom one more thing. I'm still needing to figure out what to get the boyfriend. My Old Navy order has some jeans in it but he needs those like last week!

-If someone could tell me how to get these affiliate links going I would love them forever. Miss Jen is throwing affiliate links every which way and getting free stuff. Hello! I want free stuff too!


 *More on this awesome little box later!!!
**More on this FREE box later in the week! {Who doesn't like free!}
 

November Birchbox Review

November Birchbox Review {In December!!!}

 Yes, that's right. I just now received my November Birchbox. But I'm not complaining! I was "compensated" 100 Brichbox Points for my delayed box. Plus, after reviewing all 6 of my products I will have over 200 points!

Now on with the box!

 

First Look

 

 The Info Card

Twistband {6-pack $10, 12-pack $18}: I was SUPER excited to get this in my box! I have heard so many great things about these ties. I actually wore this to work today and it was great! It didn't pull on my hair and I didn't even notice it was there. These are a must have.

Color Club 'Put A Pin In It' Nail Polish {Full size, $8}: This polish is great for the holidays. It has a pinkish gold shine to it and would look great with any outfit. Mini/sample size polishes are great because you can use up the whole bottle with out it sitting and getting "glumpy".

 

Shea Terra Organics 'Whipped Shea Butter Creme' in Bananas & Baobabs {$5.50/ounce}: I'm not a huge fan of banana scent but this lotion is the real deal! I put a small amount on before work tonight and haven't needed to reapply. {That's around 8 hours of smooth non-dry hands.} This is a WIN in my book. I will be buying this in a different scent though.

 

John Varvatos Artisan: Once a saw that this cologne was going to be in my box, I went to Ulta and had to see what it smelled like. On first smell I will say I'm not a fan. I will still be giving this to the boyfriend for him to try out. Maybe it will smell better on an actual person.

 

 

 ModelCo SHINE Ultra Lip Gloss {$16}: I was very surprised to see a full sized product in my box. It was not expected. I tried this lip gloss out and I am really liking it! It has a fruity scent to it and it doesn't have a lot of shimmer to it like other lip glosses have.

Kerastase Masque Chroma Rich {Full size, $61}: I will be trying this out tomorrow. I received 2 samples of this. This is a little steep pricewise for something for color-treated hair {at least I think it is} but, if it actually works I will be thinking about getting a full size of this. {Keep getting those free points!}

That's what was in my box for November. Next month's box should be on schedule and a review for it will be sometime during the middle of the month. I will say that for this being my second box, this was not a disappointment and Birchbox really came through for their customers who received their boxes after the promised ship date of the 26th due to Hurricane Sandy.

If  you subscribe to Birchbox, what did you get? If you don't subscribe, I have no idea why not! My boxes have been well worth the $10 I pay for them and this is a great way to find new products. Plus, with reviews, points and the ability to earn FREE stuff who wouldn't want to join!
 

So What! Wednesday

 

It's So What! Wednesday over at Life After I Dew and I'm linking up!

 

So What! if...

• I have NO idea what I want for Christmas this year. My mom asked for my list and I have nothing!
• I am working 7 days this week. Hello overtime. I love you!
• I still don't know what to get my mom and dad for Christmas. I mean what do you get people who have everything???
• I am anxiously awaiting all of my goodies being shipped to the house. It's like a pre-Christmas present!
• I'm bummed that I didn't receive my Birchbox as scheduled*
• I dread going into work every. single. day. If people would follow a system things would go much smoother and I wouldn't have to complain about it!

What are you saying SO WHAT! to this week? 

 

 

*More on this in my next post

October Birchbox Review

October Birchbox Review

October's Birchbox was my first box. I snooped and saw a video for what things might be in the box and then about a week to five days before I got my box I saw what was actually in the box. I will say for my first box I will/did use everything in it.

{please ignore the bedding!}

 The box

 

The inside

 

Luna Lemon Zest Bar

{$18.75/ Pack of 18 or roughly $1.95 for 1 depending on where you get them.}

 

Illume Red Cedar Candle

{$10, full size}

  

 Kiehl's Rosa Arctica Eye Cream

{$46, full size}

 Jouer Lip Enhancer

{$14, full size}

Supergoop City Sunscreen

{$20-42, full size}

I am really thinking about getting the Supergoop Sunscreen. These samples have 4 uses in them. It leaves my face moisturized and not greasy. It's also very light for a sunscreen.

I tried the Kiehl's eye cream once but I will try this until it runs out. If it does what it says I will be buying some!

I didn't really care for the Lip Enhancer but I will still use it. Doesn't hurt that it was "free".

The Luna Bar was good but if I decide to get a box I will be trying a different flavor. 

The Illume candle wasn't my favorite when I initially burned it but I will burn it more seeing as the weather has finally gotten cold here and I love burning candles. I also really like that you can get it with an initial on the jar.

I would definitely say this box was worth the $10 I paid and I also got free points for giving feedback on the items. Along with that and referring some friends I am well on my way to my first free box!

I am looking forward to next month's box and Jen over at Ramblings of a Suburban Mom convinced me that the ipsy box was worth it so I'm signed up for that box too!

Friday's Letters

Dear Buddy, Please get out of your funk. I know yesterday scared the living crap out of you {it scared me too} but I don't have the cash to take you to the vet.

Dear Work, If I don't see at least 30 hours a week there are going to be some drastic changes and you're not going to like it. Also, this whole 3 days off in a row for next week is a no go. I need the money and I really don't care if you say I can't work.

Dear  Job Search, I need to get on your good side or at least start making a move to looking for a new job. Going out of state right now is just not going to happen yet and the job market here sucks!

Dear Birchbox, You are awesome! My first box was okay but I actually like all of the products that were in my box. I'm also getting lots of points and it's just my first month! You and I are going to be great friends.

Dear Ipsy, I am hoping you will be as awesome as I'm hearing about. I found you through this chick and to me she is the Box Subscription Queen so you better be stellar!