Day of Love

Valentine's day with my boyfriend this year was wonderfully simple. No crazy presents, no intense plans. Just flowers, cards and a Pinterest-inspired DIY date jar! I wanted a simple manicure to go along with my casual clothes, yet still feel girly and pretty.

I went with a simple glitter accent nail mani. It was so easy to find my perfect polish combo via my massive Julep nail polish collection. I chose Martha, a creamy opaque pink for my base color, and added Love to my ring finger to make it pop. Love is such a romantic red and pink glitter polish, with a subtle gold microglitter, and can be worn either over another polish or by itself. It definitely made me giddy inside to see it added into our February Maven box as a free gift!

I hope your Valentine's Day was just as romantic and memorable! Happy reading!

Nail Polish Brands I Love

Spotlight: Julep Nail Polish

You'll become very familiar with some of my favorite nail polish brands, and one is definitely Julep Nail Polish. I am a proud Maven, which means I receive monthly packages delivered right to my door, dressed up with pretty ribbons and little extra goodies.

I fell in love with Julep right off the bat because of the bottle's elegant design. Its tall, rectangular style is easy to hold while painting my nails and stores very easily, especially since I have a huge collection! Another aspect I love about this brand is the fabulous brush style, which follows the finger nail's natural shape. The brush is slightly wider and more flattened than many other nail polishes, which allows for spreading the lacquer much more evenly.

Some criticism of Julep Nail Polish falls on its thick consistency, but I love that it is rich enough for the color to come out completely opaque. It does take a bit longer to dry, but a good quick-dry top coat fixes that problem in a snap!

Whether you're yearning for a soft, pastel mint, a bright blue or a full-coverage red glitter, Julep has a huge selection. If you want to become a Maven too, head over to Julep's website and they'll help you step by step find out your style profile and get started with your first box! Get those nails painted and happy reading!