TGIF: This green is fan-freaking-tastic!

*Edit* the SHAREON code may not be working. I'm working on finding out if the new $5.00 code has replaced that. Until then, You can still get a discounted first box for $5.00 plus free shipping by using code January at checkout. Sorry about that, folks! I was told that penny code would still work. I'll post again when I find out whats up with that!!

Yesterday I received my January Maven box from Julep. (If you're not already a Maven and want to be, just click here and use code SHAREON at checkout to receive your first box for just a penny!) This month my It Girl box was all polishes, plus my free upgrade. Unfortunately my chosen upgrade polish was out of stock, so they sent me a free Nail Therapy and a coupon for a free polish. I was very happy and impressed that they handled that out of stock issue so very well, and have already ordered my free polish.  The "It Girl" polishes for January are all bright and happy colors, and honestly I would never have chosen 2 of these (see the benefit of these boxes? Not only am I getting a great deal on a fabulous polish brand, but I'm able to try out new colors that I would never buy on my own!).  I plan on swatching the other 2 colors tonight, but last night I was in the mood for something fun and different, so I chose to check out Julep's "Leah".

Leah is a bright, grassy green with very subtle green shimmer. It's so bright that it's almost, but not quite neon. In fact, my camera had a serious b**ch of a time capturing this one, so forgive my lobster claws; it's the only way to show the true color of the polish with this one. I tried every lighting combo on earth, and still couldn't grab it without Dr. Zoidberg hands. I also totally forgot to take pics of this polish before I stamped it! Thankfully I caught that mistake before I stamped my right hand, so here is Leah, on my very rarely seen right hand!

Lightbox:

See how my camera really wants to make this polish more of a mint color? Bad camera! Bad! The first 2 pics are closer to true color.

And some stamping! This color was begging for something fun and funky, so I grabbed my MASH 2012 plates and stamped on some chunky stars. I'm getting better at this, but made the mistake of rushing since it was late, hence a bit of smudging.

Strangely enough, my right hand came out better than my left! That's a first!

And a couple of shots in sunlight. The color is a bit truer here, but my camera still wanted to make it minty. The lobster hand pics really are the truest representation. And a reminder that a new camera would be a decent investment. Anyone care to try to convince my hubby I really NEED a new camera?? ;)

Formula was perfection, as I've come to expect from Julep. I have zero complaints about this polish! I can't wait to wear this color again in the spring/summertime.

If you aren't yet a Julep Maven, remember you can get your first box for just ONE PENNY by clicking here and using code SHAREON at checkout. Trust me, it's worth it. Every month you'll receive over $60.00 worth of products for a measly $19.99, and you can cancel any time, skip a month, or send your box to a friend! Seriously, even if you just get the intro box for a penny and then cancel, you can't go wrong. And there's no pressure to stay on if you DO cancel. Awesome, right? I don't normally keep programs like this one, but I fell in love with Julep's products as well as their customer service, so for now, I'm still in. Try it!

Happy Polishing!