[#Giveaway]: Julep Maven Intro Box

 

Nail lacquer is truly one of my OBSESSIONS- in fact, it's pretty unusual that I'm seen without a fresh manicure and pedicure (I'd rather die!) One of the sweetest new brands on my radar is absolutely, without a single doubt, JULEP, a collection of stellar nail lacquer and complementary nail care products. Truth be told, their mix of fashion forward and staple colors, not to mention the ZOMG TOTES ADORBS packaging, drives me bananas (in the best way possible.)

But if there's anything better than Julep products, it's their nifty, new, subscription-based Maven program, which delivers a monthly assortment of personally selected, on-trend goodies for just $19.99 a month - my most recent shipment included two nail gorgeous shades of Nail Polish, a full size Julep Facial for Hands Glycolic Scrub, and assorted samples valued at well over $40.

If that sounds remotely appealing, don't worry - that means you're a perfectly sane woman. Learn more about the Maven program here and snag your first Sneak Peek Box for just $5 by using code EYE4STYLE. I've also partnered with Julep to offer ONE lucky reader a complimentary Julep Maven intro box (valued at over $40). Simply leave a comment below, calling out your FAVE color of Julep Nail Polish, and I'll choose one winner at random on Monday, January 23 at Noon.

Good luck!

Thanks for the entries! DJStyle, comment 5, is the winner!

Five for Friday: Winter-Perfect Beauty

In an effort to better serve YOU, my valuable reader, I've decided to intro a new series here at e4s - namely, Five for Friday.  Each Friday (surprising, I know!), you can expect to see five (equally as surprising, I know) of my current faves from the world of beauty. First up?  Five essentials for winter-perfect beauty this December.

Few brands do color like Make Up For Ever does color, and those in need of COLOR (all caps required) will be served well to acquaint themselves with the brand's Aqua Cream collection ($22 each or even better, the Wild & Chic Aqua Cream Collection of 10, $175). These long-wearing, waterproof and in some cases, multi-use products deliver color that can range from subtle to dramatic, based on application. You'll want at least a few of these babies in your makeup bag this season for quick presto-changos as you transition from work wear to party-approp attire.

Julep's sweet little Nail Colors ($14 each) boast a powerful punch of color as well - and the BRIGHT, perfect, kelly green Emilie is festive yet unexpected for holiday.

 

If a week or two ago, you had said, "OH HEY DINA, YOU'RE GOING TO BE MADLY IN LOVE WITH SOME CETAPHIL BODY WASH SOON," I'd have been...surprised.  But just like their remarkably effective, gentle, no-frills facial cleanser, Cetaphil RestoraDerm Skin Restoring Body Wash ($11.99) goes above and beyond the call of duty, leaving skin silky smooth and blessedly unscented.

Carol's Daughter, TAKE ME AWAY! That's how that went, right? RIGHT? Maybe not. Either way, the dreamy Invincible Hair Set ($67) includes three essentials for any hair type - the decadently scented Monoi Repairing Shampoo, Conditioner and Hair Mask. Love!

 

Dermalogica Age Smart Renewal Lip Complex ($26) is a very complicated name for a *very* simple product. But in this case, I mean "simple" in the very best way imaginable. This product is truly seasonless, and definitely ranks among my travel essentials, but the intense moisturization is a necessity as temps cool down.