7.23.2012

NOTD: JULEP Hayden


Manicure: JULEP Hayden. Neon Peach Creme.

How To: For this manicure I used one coat of Essie's First Base Coat for adhesion; two coats of JULEP’s Hayden; and one coat of Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat.

Notes: From my experience, JULEP’s nail colors have a fairly thick formula – this extends to Hayden (which I found to be thicker than Claire - reviewed here). Regardless, the coverage is gorgeous. You can be opaque with this color after one coat (I did two, just to be sure of complete coverage). Hayden is a neon color, so it dries completely matte – so if you want it to shine, you definitely have to use a top coat.

I am in LOVE with this color; I think it will forever be my favorite JULEP shade. It is completely unique and gorgeous; plus, it seriously makes you look tan. I’m really pale (I described myself as being one step up from a vampire the other day), yet in real life (I don’t know if it’s completely captured in these pictures), this color makes my skin look so tan. It is absolutely perfect for spring / summer because it kind of plays up two different trends at once – neon and pastel. If you only buy one JULEP nail color, I highly recommend this one.

Accessories: Dara Ettinger Angelica Ring in Red.



What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?

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For those of you who are unfamiliar with JULEP; it is a monthly subscription service similar to Birchbox, wherein each month (unless you elect to skip that month), you receive a box of nail polish / nail care items worth $40.00 or more, for $19.99. The colors and products you receive are based on your style profile (I am ‘Classic With A Twist’), which you can change from month to month. I joined for a PENNY two months ago and have loved it so far – especially since I’ve received so many products already. If you want to JULEP out for yourself for a PENNY, use Coupon Code COLOR2012 upon checkout.


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34 comments

ellie said...

Such a sweet summer color! Adoring the ring!

ivy's closet said...

Oh, so summer. The ring goes so well with this color, too.

lucy and sarah said...

Thanks for all the tips you recommend to get this manicure.

Lovely, post today!

mazzy may said...

Peach! How have I overlooked this color this summer?

Great to know about this JULEP shade.

Mademoiselle S. said...

Lovely color!

xx

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MOSAMUSE said...

really pretty!!
have a great start to your week!!!
xo
MOSAMUSE

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Unknown said...

Gorgeous color. It looks only a bit brighter than orange sherbet, and the ring is perfection.

Couture Carrie said...

I just bought the same shade!
Love it, and the ring!

xoxox,
CC

Mama Fashionista said...

I'm actually wearing Hayden right now too, just on my middle finger though! I did an ombre manicure using quite a few Julep colors (love them) and Hayden in the shade that ties the pale pinks with the corals. I love this shade, I think it was in the first box I received from them months ago :)

Sara said...

What a pretty shade! Have you ever tried doing that "ombre" nails look? I fail horribly, but I think you have enough shades to do it, lol.

Thanks for tagging me the other day! Wahta cool post :)

Clare said...

Omg LOVE that color. I also love Julep polish too lately.

mel said...

What a pretty color for summer.

p.s. loving all the nail pix on instagram! :)

xo

Shooting Stars Mag said...

Ooh nice! I like that it makes you tan. I'm pretty pale myself. What a unique color.

-Lauren

Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking said...

Such a great Summer color and I really like the ring!!

Oh to Be a Muse said...

I think if it's thick then I won't have to put on too many coats, right? Very peachy!

FASHION TALES said...

I've been loving your Insta-photos! That orange sherbet is such a great colour. xx

Kashaya said...

Cute polish!

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Paulina said...

Pretty color;)

About Last Weekend said...

Oh the peachy orange is very cool - and love that ring - plus you could be a hand model! (My friend put herself through college being one!)

Midnight Cowgirl said...

Beautiful color!

Blond Duck said...

I love that ring!

Islandia Lane said...

oooh love that color! I so need to do my nails - feel like I haven't in ages! and you always rock the best rings :-)

Unknown said...

wow..what a unique color

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Unknown said...

very unique color

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Caitlin @ Candyfloss & Persie said...

another perfect combination- shocking! ;)

I really like that color, it's darling- and I feel like it would totally work for Fall too.

hah, vampire skin- that's funny.

Mimi said...

ooooh, i like this! it's very summer-y! i really want to try julep nail polish. :)

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Unknown said...

First, I love your ring Erika! That color is my favorite color at the moment too--I have a tee shirt that I wear almost every day lately that color--just love it!

xo Mary Jo

Sherin said...

I've never tried peach nail polish! It's a gorgeous colour. I have red nails today: my favourite.

Dana said...

Love the contrast between the polish and the ring. What pretty colors!


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XOXO Dana

caitlin and megan said...

Such a gorgeous ring to go with that nail color.

Anonymous said...

Oh my, I love this colour and the ring is amazing. They go perfectly together

I am rocking Red at the moment ;) Empowers me for the week ahead

xx

Toni-Yvonne said...

That colour is gorgeous and goes with the ring perfectly~~

I am rocking red - to empower me for the week ahead

xx

Angelica Ng said...

Peach...a colour I love in theory. Although everytime I use it, it looks too light against my skin. I'm afraid my nails might look washed out in that colour.

http://red-soledfashionista.blogspot.com/

monica said...

such an adorable color for the summer

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