Reviewsday Tuesday: Julep Maven

The other day while stalking browsing Facebook, I notice an ad from Julep about an offer for a free Welcome box. I'm not one for being super into make up or nails but for free why not?

What's neat about Julep Maven is it's a personalized subscription. To start, you take a quiz to determine your style profile (I got Classic with a Twist) and head to checkout. From there you'll fill out the usual shipping and billing addresses and pay for your box. Pay? Alley, I thought this was a FREE box. Don't worry m'dears it is… shipping however is not. Don't worry it was about $3 and comes through the U.S.  Postal Service. (And very quickly at that!)

Now the best part: what's in it!

This box came with a little welcome pamphlet and a promo code for 50% off your next purchase. But the really fun stuff was the two Classic with a Twist nail polishes. Maddy, a raspberry sorbet shimmer polish, and Madison, a tropical coral crème polish. It also came with their Mighty Nail & Cuticle Serum. Which is like it sounds, a serum to repair dry, damaged cuticles for stronger, smoother nails. I also received two nail sponges/buffers. For only $3 this was a great deal and for $25 (the usual month price) or $20 (the monthly price if you buy a 3-month prepaid subscription) this a good deal as well. To buy the nail polishes and serum alone from their site would be $56 before shipping! 

Not only do you get a monthly box catered to your style, Mavens get other perks as well! The first is a 20% discount on all of their other products as well as free shipping on those orders. On the 1st of each month, The Secret Store opens with exclusive deals for a few days; because I just ordered my Welcome Box the few days I haven't personally seen this yet but I can't wait to check it out! Then from the 20th-24th of each month, you can preview and customize your box and on the 27th the boxes start shipping.

Another cool perk is Jules or reward points. Each box you receive earns you Jules, as well as points from referring others, on your birthday (and during your anniversary month), even just signing up today earns you a few!  

Take the style quiz and sign up yourself.

Use the promo code FREEBOX at checkout!

*DISCLAIMER* 

I was not paid or sponsored by Julep for this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own! The referral link above does grant me some of those lovely Jules points I talked about earlier. ;)  

Last Minute Gifts

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and I cannot wait! But maybe you're nervous because you don't have some (or any) of your shopping done, don't worry it happens to the best of us. Here's a few last minute gifts that can also pull weight as stocking stuffers.

Tumblers and To-Go Cups // These are perfect for students on the go and can perform double duty as a container for other little cute gifts. Perfect for secret santa or a gift exchange

Facial Towelettes // Cleaning your face doesn't have to a boring nightly chore. Make your sister, mom, or best friend feel like a queen. I'm a big fan of Yes to Cucumber towelettes and Burt's Bees Baby Bee towelettes. Both smell amazing and are perfect for sensitive skin.

Lip Balm // Your lips have the thinnest skin on your body and the bitter, dry air of winter can really take a number on them! Help your gal pals keep their lips moisturized and look cute too with a fun brand like eos or softlips.

Earbuds // Again, earbuds are an essential for music lovers and those who simply like blocking out the world to get stuff done. I love earbuds but often times they don't fit my tiny ears, be sure to get a pair that comes with different size cushions available in case your pals need to adjust as well.

Keychains // Another easy way to let your recipients personalities shine. Favorite TV shows, movies, books, monograms/initials, symbols, and animals offer lots of good starting places for ideas.

Gift Cards // This one is arguably a cop out, but when combined with some other gifts (like the ones above) you can really come up with some cute themes like a coffee lover's dream or relaxation station.