Julep March Secret Store

If you decide to buy your Julep Maven box, you are given access to that month's Secret Store.  Inside they have great deals on lots of amazing products.  This month I bought two things, the Spring Fling nail polish collection and the Julep Argan Oil.

I bought this because my Josie Maran Argan Oil from January's Ipsy Bag is running low.  It is a great product and I am happy to have a bunch more of it.

Jennifer is a nice nude/pale pink color.  It is quite sheer, which is not really something I'm into, but it's great for when I want my nails to be less loud.

The color Robin is really why I bought the set, since it is sold out on their regular page.  It is a gorgeous Robin's Egg Blue color.  I am in love.  It looks great with two coats and lasts several days before it starts chipping. 

Gloria is a tangerine/coral creme.  It's not a usual color for me but it looks nice. 

Julep Maven Classic With a Twist April Box

The theme for April's Julep Maven Box was 'Turn on the Brights.'  I decided to pick the Classic with a Twist box this time.  I was very excited to try the new Mighty Nail & Cuticle Serum and get some bright colors.  I also added on the Freedom Polymer Top Coat.

 

I love the Mighty Nail & Cuticle Serum!  It really does a good job of helping out dry cuticles.

Jackie is a bright true red.  It goes on good with only one coat and has a very classic look.

 

I really love Avery!  It is the perfect 'Barbie pink' and even dries with a texture that reminds me of the plastic stuff Barbies are made out of.  Looks great with two coats.

The Freedom Polymer Top Coat dries super fast!  On the box it says it dries in 5 minutes in natural light and in 2 minutes under a regular 60w bulb.  It also makes your nails super shiny.  As with any top coat, the key is to let the nail color dry at least 10-15 minutes before you put the top coat on.  If you don't do that, the polish underneath will still be wet and so it will be very susceptible to dents.

I really liked the products I got in April.  We got to choose May's box just a few days ago, and I am so excited for that to come next!

Diamond Head Beach

The parking for Diamond Head Beach is at 3451 Diamond Head Road.  From where you park your car, you walk down a somewhat steep path to the beach down below.  This seems to be a good surfing spot (although I have never surfed, so I am just guessing by how many people I saw surfing here,) which also makes it a fun beach to stay on the shore at because you can watch the surfers.  It's not the best beach because you have to walk down the path to get there, but this beach is a good one to go to if you want something near Waikiki without all the people.  It also has lovely views.

If you want to sunbathe in the nude, this beach is not for you.