Valentine's Day DIY Nail Inspiration

VALENTINE’S DAY DIY NAIL INSPIRATION FROM JULEP Hello Gorgeous!  To celebrate February 1st, I wanted to post this DIY nail inspiration guide. These nail looks are super cute and will definitely help sweeten your week. With Valentine's Day two weeks away, now would be the perfect time to practice these sweet nail art designs.  The nail designs below all use the same three Julep polishes and the Julep Plie Wand Creativity Kit. Save 20% off at Julep.com and score this nail art kit and any of these polishes with code LETSGET20. Remember to extend the life of your lovely new manicure with top coat!

1. Mini hearts: Use two coats of Florence, a classic camel crème polish. Let dry, then use a toothpick or the dotting tool in the Creativity Kit to make the heart with Shawn, a poppy pink polish. First make two dots, then add the bottom triangle of the heart.

2. Dots with Naked Nail: Start with a clear base coat. Create the naked naked look by cutting out a V-shape out of scotch tape and sticking it on your nail. Use Shawn, our poppy polish, to fill in around the nail around the tape. Let dry, then use the Creativity Kit dotting tool or a toothpick to make white dots using Brigitte.

3. French Stripes: Apply two coats of Brigitte, a white crème polish, to all nails and let dry. Then, using the striping tool in the Creativity Kit or a toothpick to add your stripes. I always use scotch tape to help make guidelines for my lines, or else they often get squiggly!

4. Heart Accent Nail: On four nails, use two coats of Shawn, a poppy crème polish. Apply two coats of Brigitte, a white crème polish, to your accent nail. Let dry. Then, with a tooth pick or Creativity Kit add the heart on white nail, starting with two dots and then filling in the rest of the heart.

Are you a polish lover? Then you should try the Julep beauty box! You can get a box of gorgeous and good-for-you beauty, skin, or nail products delivered to your door every month. Get your Valentine’s Day beauty box today, featuring the poppy polish used in these nail looks, for 50% off!  Use code XOXOXO to get 50% off your first box.



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Red + Gold Ombre Nail Tutorial

Hello there Gorgeous! 

Can you believe that the month of November is almost over?  I can't. It's crazy how quickly the days go by once Halloween is over. But, there is a silver lining: the Holidays are right around the corner. 

And that's something we all look forward to, amiright? 

So, if you’re starting to feel the holiday vibes, then you’ll want to check out this new nail art tutorial from our close friends at Julep. 

Recently, they shared a gold-and-red ombre nail look that will bump up those festive feelings and get you ready for Turkey Day and beyond.  Best part about it is that this ombre tutorial is so easy, you don’t have to be a nail artist to create this shimmery look.

To begin, this is what you'll need to accomplish these beautiful red + gold ombre nails. 

This nail tutorial uses two polish shades from Julep's new Jingle Bells Welcome Box – which you can get for FREE when you join the Julep beauty box subscription. Once you join, you’ll get a box of on-trend, gorgeous, and good-for-you products delivered to your doorstep every month.  On the other hand, if you’re already a Maven (like I am!), you can snag these colors in Julep's  Very Merry Polish Duo gift set.

Now it's time to get into this easy Red + Gold Ombre Nail Tutorial. 

To get started, pick a gold and a sparkly red polish (they are using Margot Bombshell and Neely from the Jingle Bells box) and follow these simple steps:

1) Paint one coat of Gold, then let dry completely.

2) Dab a makeup sponge with the red glitter polish

3) Blot the makeup sponge on the tip of the nail to create the ombre effect.

Then, add the top coat, and you’re done!

These red + gold ombre nails are perfect for the upcoming Holidays. You can wear these nails for Thanksgiving dinner or for Christmas - while opening your gifts ;) 

For those of you who may not be all about red and gold, here is another similar ombre nail tutorial we shared a few weeks ago: Galaxy Inspired Ombre Nail Tutorial 

Hopefully this easy to follow ombre nail tutorial inspires you to treat yourself to a little glam this weekend. If you enjoy reading nail tutorials + nail related articles, I invite you to sign up for our weekly newsletter where we promise to only share good stuff with you once a week (typically on Friday evening). 

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Pretty Yet Spooky – Easy Halloween Nail Tutorial

Just in time for Halloween! A easy pretty yet spooky Halloween nail tutorial by my all time favorite beauty brand: Julep. 

Regardless of what you plan on dressing as this Halloween, these nails will certainly add a pretty spooky touch. 

This new Halloween nail art tutorial from Julep uses colors from their Happy Halloween Welcome Box. Here are the steps to this easy orange-and-black mani:

1. Paint one coat of orange 2/3 of the way up your nail. Let dry.

2. Using a striping tool (or a toothpick!) to polish on black points.

3. Polish the outline of the points with one coat of black polish.

4. Add a top coat and you’re done!

Interested in receiving your very own Halloween welcome box?  

Join Maven and get the 4-piece Pretty Spooky Welcome Box FREE ($50+ value) - just pay $2.99 shipping with code BOO. Want an even better deal? Pre-pay for your first three months of Maven and get the Welcome Box and shipping FREE. 

Either way, you are going to LOVE being a Maven - especially because of all the perks: 

• Julep Maven is affordable. Every month you get more than $40 of full-size products for just $24.99 per month (tip - prepay for three months at a time and save $15).
• Julep Maven is the only customizable box of full-size, limited-run nail colors and beauty innovations. That means no surprises, no dupes or colors you don't like. You can see what is in your box each month and have the option of swapping out colors/products you already have or don't want.
• Julep Mavens get 20% off all single product purchases, free shipping, early access to secret sales. If you are passionate about your polish, that adds up to some amazing savings!

Waiting are you waiting for? Get your Pretty Spooky Welcome Box - You deserve it! 

*This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. As always your support is deeply appreciated - I am forever grateful for all that you do to help keep this blog online. Thank you! 

Ombre Nail Tutorial + Free Welcome Box Offer

I love going to the nail salon to get a weekly manicure. It's one of those small treats that really helps make me feel  "put together". 

On those rare occasions when I can't make it to the salon, then I typically just paint my nails using of the many Julep nail colors I have in my collection. When I do take the time to give myself a manicure, I always make a point of creating effortless simple nail art. 

One of the easiest nail art designs to create are ombre nails. 

True enough, ombre isn’t a new trend–we’ve been seeing it for years, on everything from clothing to nail art to hair. And yet, its popularity still isn’t fading! 

Recently, Julep shared a new ombre nail art tutorial that uses colors from their 'Fall Into Ombre' Welcome Box - FREE when you join Julep Maven.

Let's get started with this easy quick Ombre Nail Tutorial: 

1. Choose three polishes that blend well together, spanning from dark to light. Not sure what to pick? You can’t go wrong with a deep, opaque color, a lighter shade of the same color, and white. Polish your nails with your darkest color. Allow them to dry.

2. Pour two small dollops of your medium and light colors on a smooth surface (like a piece of wax paper). The two dollops together should be about two-thirds the length of your nails. Use a toothpick or orangewood stick to swirl them together slightly so they mix in the middle, forming a gradient.

3. Dip the edge of a cosmetic sponge directly into your dollops of nail polish then align the sponge so that the lightest color is at the tip of your nail. Press the polish onto your nails with the sponge, dabbing and repeating until you achieve the desired effect. This doesn’t have to be precise!

4. Clean up the edges with our polish corrector pen or a thin brush dipped in polish remover. Finish with a top coat. Voilà!

Now, let's move on to the best part of this article ... Your FREE Welcome Box Offer: 

Get the colors used in this look for FREE when you join Julep Maven, the subscription beauty box program. 

As a Julep Maven you’ll receive a box of brand-new, full sized nail color and beauty products each month – and believe me ... you deserve it!

• Julep Maven is affordable. Every month you get more than $40 of full-size products for just $24.99 per month (tip - prepay for three months at a time and save $15).
• Julep Maven is the only customizable box of full-size, limited-run nail colors and beauty innovations. That means no surprises, no dupes or colors you don't like. You can see what is in your box each month and have the option of swapping out colors/products you already have or don't want.
• Julep Mavens get 20% off all single product purchases, free shipping, early access to secret sales. If you are passionate about your polish, that adds up to some amazing savings!

LIMITED TIME OFFER! Join Maven and get the 4-piece Ombre Welcome Box FREE ($50+ value) - just pay $2.99 shipping with code FALLGIRL. 

Want an even better deal? Pre-pay for your first three months of Maven and get the Welcome Box and shipping FREE. 

Either way, you are going to LOVE being a Maven (I know I do!). 

So tell me: Are you going to give this ombre nail tutorial a try?  If so, what color nail polish will you chose? 

FTC: Links in this article are affiliate links. If you purchase your free welcome box by using these links, I will receive a small commission which is used to maintain this site and bring you more amazing offers. Thank you for your continued support! 

Treat Your Skin! Korean Skincare Welcome Box FREE Offer

If I were to ask you to name one single beauty product that you never want to leave home without, which would it be? 

To be honest, I would have a hard time answering this question. If you've followed this blog for a while then you know I'm all about the skincare.  I honestly, cannot help it - it's definitely turned into a mild obsession. 

I can't really complain about being skincare obsessed because it is due to my skincare indulgence, I have had the chance to use many a product within the past few years. But, 

through out the last year or so, there have been two products that would be at the top of my "don't leave home without it" list. 

That's the Julep's Bare Face Cleansing Oil + Konjac facial sponge. 

Once I received the cleansing oil (which was a looong time ago) in a Maven box, I used it and have not looked back.  The cleansing oil is amazing at removing makeup and dirt from the skin. Plus, it contains ingredients (grape-seed oil, olive oil and Power Cell Complex) that are great for nourishing your skin. 

The Bare Face Cleansing Oil + Konjac facial sponge are two of my holy grail skincare products that I highly recommend to all my close girl-friends - and that includes You. 

Julep is offering this fan favorite skincare product as part of their limited-edition Korean Skincare Welcome Box offer free for new Maven subscribers.

This oh-so-easy Korean skincare set includes cult fave Bare Face Cleansing Oil, the softly exfoliating Konjac Cleansing Sponge, and Shari (Classic with a Twist) nail polish for right-now nails. Kick off a new skin routine with this free box and freshen up your skin!

A Maven beauty box subscription is one of the best values going and as a Julep Maven subscriber, you get first access to trend setting colors and top-rated beauty products every month.

• Julep Maven is the only customizable box of full-size, limited-run nail colors and beauty innovations. That means no surprises, no dupes or colors you don't like. You can see what is in your box each month and have the option of swapping out colors/products you already have or don't want.
• Julep Maven is affordable. Every month you get more than $40 of full-size products for just $24.99 per month (tip - prepay for three months at a time and save $15).
• Julep Mavens get 20% off all single product purchases, free shipping, early access to secret sales. If you are passionate about your polish, that adds up to some amazing savings!

Step up your summer skin ritual with the latest Korean Beauty trend, made easy. 

Grab the Korean Skincare Welcome Box Free for New Julep Maven Subscribers - just pay $2.99 shipping with code GLOW.

PS. Did you know that you can always save on future Julep purchases by shopping through Ebates?  That's right. Anytime you decide to shop Julep via Ebates, you get 5% back. 

Free Holiday Glam 6 Piece Set with any $35 Julep Order

Free Holiday Glam 6 Piece Set with any $35 Julep Order 
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Hello there Gorgeous!

We're back again today (two days in a row! can you believe it?!) with another fabulous offer from our friends at Julep. It's apparent we cannot help ourselves .... but we just want to make sure that we do our part in sharing the BEST Holiday offers with you in a timely manner so you are able to take advantage of them before these are gone.

If you missed yesterday's article where we shared our first Holiday Gift Set post, read all about it here: New Limited Edition Julep FREE 4 Piece Gift Set (and How to Get It).

Today's offer is dedicated to all my makeup lovers. Below are all the details you need to know when ordering your FREE Holiday Glam 6 Piece Set.  

Shop: Get your FREE Holiday Glam 6 Piece Set Today

The Holiday Glam Set (valued at $120) includes: Sweep Eyeshadow, Eyeshadow brush, Charming Lip Gloss, Ava polish, De Ann polish, Gunmetal Sequin Clutch (as seen in photo).

Offer expires 11/24/2014 at 11:59pm PT, or while supplies last. Promotional code SHINETIME must be entered at checkout. To receive free gift, add a Shine Time Gift set to shopping bag in addition to $35.00+ of other julep.com products. Offer may not be combined with any other promotional code. Orders placed for the Monthly Maven Reveal (e.g. monthly Maven Boxes, Upgrade Boxes, and add-ons) are not eligible. No exchanges or returns on free gift. No adjustments on previous purchases. Taxes vary by location.


Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I am an active affiliate with Julep. If you decide to order your FREE gift set by using the links in this article, I will receive a small commission. Any and ALL commissions received from this article are used to keep this blog, and my fashion Boutique online as well as pay my team for the work that they do to help keep my company, LatinFlava Designs, up and running.  Please be assured, that being an active affiliate DOES NOT per-sway my personal opinions on this company, or their products. As mentioned before, I am also an active Julep Maven subscriber which means that I pay a monthly fee for my subscription boxes.  Both my team and myself are grateful for your endless support! xoxo

New: Limited Edition Julep FREE 4 Piece Gift Set (and How to Get it)

4-Piece Jingle Bells Welcome Gift Free for New Maven Subscribers 
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Photo is representative of the products included, however actual colors and bonus products may vary based on stock availability.

It's November 4th - You know what that means, right? The time has come to keep our eyes (and wallets) open in order to take advantage of all the amazing Holiday gift sets and Holiday deals that are being released by all our favorite brands.

One of my personal favorites is Julep. If you are a regular here, you may have read several posts highlighting products that I have received in my monthly Maven Boxes. (If you have no idea what I'm talking about, I will list all those articles below for you ;) )

In preparation for the upcoming Holidays, I wanted to share the brand new Jingle Bells Welcome Gift from Julep Maven (a $58 value - as seen in above photo).

The Jingle Bells Welcome Gift has - a bit of shine, a bit of sparkle along with a top-rated beauty product as a bonus guarantees that you will be Holiday ready!

Become a Maven today, use the code TREAT to get your own Limited Edition Jingle Bells Welcome Box Valued at $58 FREE for New Maven Subscribers (Pay $2.99 Shipping).

Why should you subscribe as a Julep Maven?

• Julep Maven is the only customizable box of  full-size, limited-run nail colors and beauty innovations. That means no surprises, no dupes or colors you don't like. You can see what is in your box each month and have the option of swapping out colors/products you already have or don't want.
• Julep Maven is affordable. You get over $40 of full-size products in every box for just $24.99 per month.
• Mavens get benefits all month long at Julep - like 20% off, free shipping, early access to secret sales and more - imagine what you can save on your holiday shopping!
• A Maven subscription is also a great gift for the nail polish and beauty product lover in your life.
• Then to top it off, as a Julep Maven subscriber, you get first access to trend setting colors and top-rated beauty products every month in addition to plenty more perks!

So, what are you waiting for, Love?  Go get Your Jingle Bells Welcome Gift today - DON'T forget to use code TREAT at checkout! 

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As promised, take a look at these posts highlighting previous Maven Boxes that I have received (and loved): 

Sneak Peak: A closer look at February's Julep Maven Box 
Why We Love Our February Favorites (and You Should Too!)
October's Top Nine Monthly Favorites







Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I am an active affiliate with Julep. If you decide to order your FREE gift set by using the links in this article, I will receive a small commission. Any and ALL commissions received from this article are used to keep this blog, and my fashion Boutique online as well as pay my team for the work that they do to help keep my company, LatinFlava Designs, up and running.  Please be assured, that being an active affiliate DOES NOT per-sway my personal opinions on this company, or their products. As mentioned before, I am also an active Julep Maven subscriber which means that I pay a monthly fee for my subscription boxes.  Both my team and myself are grateful for your endless support! xoxo