August 2012 Boxes (Julep Maven, Sircle Samples, MyGlam, Birchbox)

It has been a very long time since I have blogged about my beauty boxes and I blame is solely on the fact that I get bored very easily and the new Blogger format, what is up with that!? I decided in July that I would start doing videos about them (until I get bored of that too I guess :/) but something happened with my camera and my SD card that it just didn't work out!

So I am now doing it in August. Because I get so many different boxes I have to do a few "parts", here is part one including Julep Maven, Sircle Samples, MyGlam & Birchbox.

I have tried quite a few of the items I have received and maybe I will do some reviews here. Let me know what you think!

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Julep Maven April 2012

Julep Maven never ceases to amaze me! This time around, they allowed us to do an "add on" where you can add up to 2 polishes from any of the other boxes for only $4.99 EACH. Yes, $5 for a friggin awesome polish! I couldn't choose of course so I gave my husband the names and he picked them totally by name haha. I am so happy with their service.

I went with Bombshell this month because it had an orange and I don't have ANY orange polish!




Again, super happy with the packaging, so cute!




Polishes in Annette & Parker - $14.00 each

Annette is a subtle, dove grey (not the most unique polish and I have one just like it from Zoya so I am giving this in the April giveaway!). Parker is golden tangerine creme.

The Best Pedi Creme Ever! - $22.00 each

Exfoliates with alpha hydroxy acids, hydrates with shea butter and coconut oil, nourishes with vitamin E. Apply nightly for noticeable results in just 1 to 2 uses. I am excited to try this as I have terrible feet!

The 2 colors I added on:



Polishes in Neicy & Mandy - $14.00 each

Neicy is a bright pink. Mandy is a fresh, bright, deep coral-pink.

The breakdown:
Bag: Julep Maven Classic with a Twist March 2012
Price: $29.97 (including the 2 add ons)
Monetary Value: $78.00
Keeping subscription?: Yes.

I can't sing enough praises to Julep! I really do love this program and suggest everyone to sign up. There is another coupon code to get your first month for a penny. Just go on over to Julep Maven (affiliated link), take the quiz, pick your box and put "PENNY" in the discount box and you get a box for $0.01, what's not to love!?

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Julep Maven March 2012

On February 20th I got the email that every Julep Maven girl loves to get. Time to pick your box. This time around, my box was supposed to be Boho Glam which had a salmon color and a glittery blue. As I have said many times, the point of me getting Julep Maven is to step out of my comfort zone, so I went with Classic with a Twist!




I always adore their packaging!


Polishes in Brooke & Jennifer - $14.00 each

Brooke is sheer shimmery purple. Use alone or over another shade to add a modern twist. Jennifer is beautiful, sheer polish with just a hint of pink.

I also got a Julep Elixir Organic Argan Oil that has a value of $24.00





The breakdown:
Bag: Julep Maven Classic with a Twist March 2012
Price: $19.99
Monetary Value: $52.00
Keeping subscription?: Yes.

Honestly if I would have actually read the descriptions of the colors, I probably wouldn't have gotten this box. Both of the colors are EXTREMELY sheer and I know that pink doesn't look right on me but I have used Brooke and I do like it (post coming soon on that)! I haven't used Jennifer yet but I will be soon and I guess I will just have to wait and see.

I really do love this program and suggest everyone to sign up. As of the day I am writing this (March 3rd), the coupon code to get your first month for a penny is still active. Just go on over to Julep Maven (affiliated code), take the quiz, pick your box and put "COLOR2012" in the discount box and you get a box for $0.01, what's not to love!?

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Julep Maven February 2012

Woohoo, another month of nail polish. The original box they chose for me wasn't very interesting so I chose a different one this month. The one I got was "It Girl" and it includes 3 polishes!!


This month did not come in a cute little bag. It did come cutely packaged with a chocolate for Valentine's day though!!


Polishes in Rachel, Elizabeth & Oscar - $14.00 each

Rachel is a warm rich copper shimmer, Elizabeth is a midnight blue with a hint of shimmer and Oscar is a sparkle like a star with this ultra chic, multi-dimensional gold glitter.

I knew that I wasn't going to like Oscar and most of the kits had him so I figured I would get the It Girl so that I could keep 2 polishes for myself and give Oscar away in the February giveaway!

The breakdown:
Bag: Julep Maven It Girl 2012
Price: $19.99
Monetary Value: $42.00
Keeping subscription?: Yes.

I want to see how these polishes are compared to the one bad one I had last month but the formulas seem to be much better than that one. I am super excited for Rachel because it is unlike ANYTHING else I have!

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Julep Maven January 2012

I have wanted to sign up for Julep Maven for a while now but I was a little leery as I ALWAYS buy nail polish and I just couldn't see bringing more into my home without my husband having to move out. I put myself on a no buy nail polish for the beginning of 2012 (unless its limited edition) so I thought this would be a nice way to get my polish fix. This subscription is typically $19.99 a month, but there was a promotion going on and I got these items for $0.01. Yes, one penny (and they did actually charge my card a penny).

I took the quiz and it didn't really give me something that I would like. I looked through the rest of the "styles" and decided to go ahead and get something that I would normally never get, that way I would be adding colors to my collection that couldn't be duped.

Being a Maven, gives you exclusive access to COLOR! You get it first, and YOU decide how often you want to receive your beauty editor Sneak Peek Box. For just $19.99 a month, you'll receive over $40 worth of trendsetting polish colors and cutting-edge treatment products each month customized in a gift-able Sneak Peek Box. Each Sneak Peek Box features new, never before released colors and treatments FIRST to you, before anyone else. Your box also includes hits and cult favorites - the products we like to keep on the top of editors' minds
. 20% off all julep.com purchases. FREE shipping on ALL your purchases. Each box also comes with a surprise and delight element- something to look forward to! Receive additional membership perks throughout the year.

I chose the "Boho Glam" Box:


Came in a nice red box and a "gift bag" wrapping.




Polishes in Heather & Blake - $14.00 each

Blake is a sunny yellow. Creamy and buttery yet fat-free. Heather is a chic platinum greige with a metallic glow. Super excited to try these!!

Glow On Age Defying Hand Brightener - $32.00

I am not sure what a hand brightener is but I have already tried it out and it makes my hands soft. Smells like your typical hand cream.

I also received some samples for their hand cream and hand scrub, which I calculated to be worth $1.32.

The breakdown:
Bag: Julep Maven Boho Glam (January?) 2012
Price: $0.01 ($19.99 monthly)
Monetary Value: $61.32
Keeping subscription?: Yes.

I can't really say if the polishes are worth it yet since I just received this today. (I purchased on December 30th and received my first box on January 7th.) I plan to keep the subscription for a month or 2 more to see what else I can get and to really tell if the polishes are worth essentially $10 each. I will make a post about the polishes themselves after I have had some time to try them.

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