Playing with Complimentary Nail Colors

So today i decided it would be fun to create a nail look simply by playing with complimentary colors.   I'm using Julep's Lucy (a deep wine) and Diane (a deep forest green).  I thought it'd be fun to paint my nails using Lucy and my pointer using Diane.  Then i applied a stripe of Diane on all the nails painted in Lucy for a bit of interest and dimension.  I reversed the process for the pointer finger just for fun.  The cool thing about this look is that because the colors are so complimentary of each other, they kind of blend a bit. From a distance, you wouldn't know i mixed two colors.  However, if you look closer, you can totally see the fun I've had with these two complimentary shades.  I love the idea that you can rock this look anywhere... even if you have a formal or more conservative event to attend, you could totally get away with this look.  I will say this is equivalent to the mullet in the 80's... you know, business in the front, party in the back!  Except cuter... i mean, who the heck wants to rock a mullet these days right?

So lets chat! What are some of your favorite complimentary color nail polish looks?   Thank you SO MUCH for reading! XOXO Carla - FMM

Julep - Classic... With a Twist!

For many years, I've considered myself to be classic with a twist.  This is why I'm a huge fan of stores like J.Crew that embody what my personal style is all about!  You'll find wonderful classic pieces with interesting color combinations and stand out accessories that give your otherwise outfit, well... a twist!  Last Spring, i discovered Julep!  In doing so, i was asked to take a profile quiz to determine what kind of "maven" i was.  Well, naturally i knew that i was Fashion Maven Mommy... but we need more clarity when it came to nail polish colors! So, i carefully selected all my favorite celebrity dos, accessories, looks, etc... and what do you know?  Even Julep knew that i am a 'classic with a twist' maven!  You'd think we've known each other for years right?  Well, I've been a loyal maven ever since and have loved all of my wonderful monthly selections! 

So i thought it'd be fun to highlight three colors that totally embody the "classic with a twist" look i love so much! 

Lets begin with Olivia... i fell instantly in love with this color not only for it's name (one of my twin girls is named Olivia), but because of the rich chocolate hue.  I mean, what girl doesn't love chocolate right? 

 



The next color, a rich plum, is called Gayle.  I've become a huge fan of deep aubergine hues and have been rocking them often this Fall. 

Doesn't it look gorgeous against this coffee cozy my mommy made for me?

 

 

The third color Catherine, is the epitome of classic... red that is!  Every maven needs a great red polish and this one does not disappoint!  Pair it with a great animal print or metallic for  a fun twist!

So these are my go to classic with a twist nail colors.  What are your go to colors?  Are you a Julep Maven yet?  If so, what kind of Maven are you?  If not, then stop reading and go sign up!!!! 

Thank you so much for reading!  Don't forget to become an official follower of FMM!  XOXO Carla

Hey, I just met you... and this is crazy! But here's a giveaway, so ENTER MAYBE!!!

 

I'm SUPER excited to be hosting my very first giveaway with one of my favorite nail polish companies Julep!  You remember me talking about them here and here!  Becoming a Julep Maven gives you access to all their latest colors and fun beauty products! You get all kinds of fun goodies every month at your door step for only $19.99 each month.  Commitment shy?  No worries, YOU decide how often you get the boxes!  In fact, you can skip a month or even cancel at any time... though i guarantee, you won't want to!

So here's how it works, you go to their website and take a short (and super fun) quiz to determine what kind of Maven you are!  My quiz determined that i am the 'Classic with a Twist' Maven which ironically is how i would actually describe myself.  However, i was so attracted by the 'Boho Glam' colors that i decided to switch to that Maven!  See, that's the beauty of this program!  YOU decide!  In fact, every month, a few days prior to shipping the box, you will get an email previewing the selection you are going to receive.  If for some reason you're just not that into that month's selection, you can skip!  Or, if you decide one of the other Maven boxes is way cuter, you can change your selection.  It's so flexible and so easy! 

So I've got good news!  Did you know that you can actually get your first box for only $.01!!!! Yep, you read correctly!  All you need to do is click here and enter the code MAVENINTRO. There is no commitment.  If you are not happy with your selection, just cancel!  But again, I'm so confident that you will absolutely love it or i would not be raving about it! 

So here's the even better news!  The wonderful people at Julep want YOU to have your very own FREE introductory box!  One lucky winner will be chosen at random using Rafflecopter!  You can see what the introductory boxes look like here. ( If you win, you can choose from any of these).  How MAH-JOR is that! So here are the rules!  (Please make sure you use the Rafflecopter box to enter, this is VERY important!)

1.  You must "like" Julep's Facebook page.
2.  You must submit your email to Julep's database here.
3.  You must become an official follower of Fashion Maven Mommy by clicking the "Join" icon in blue above the word "followers".
4.  You must "like" Fashion Maven Mommy's Facebook page.

Enter the above information in the box below and you are all set!  A winner will be announced soon!  Let me know what you think! GOOD LUCK!!!!!

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June Julep Maven Box - Boho Glam

So I'm LOVING my Julep Maven monthly delivery boxes!  This month's certainly did not disappoint!  I had a chance to preview my box before it shipped fell madly in love with this month's gorgeous turquoise and yellow selections for my Boho Glam Maven!  When the box arrived, i quickly opened it with the same enthusiasm as a child on Christmas morning!  Gosh it's just SO FUN, i mean... who doesn't love getting fun little packages in the mail!  Anyway, this month i received two polish colors in Robin (a beautiful turquoise blue reminiscent of the Caribbean ocean) and Daisy (a happy shade of yellow).  Along with my polish, i also received a full size Julep SPF 30 Daylight Defense hand and face cream.  Honestly, this could not have come at a better time since I'm headed for the Caribbean at the end of the month!  My 'Daylight Defense' better get itself a passport because it's coming with me!  In addition to the Daylight Defense SPF lotion, i received an SPF 15 lip balm.  I LOVE lip balms, particularly those with SPF because i feel more at ease knowing my lips are protected.  Besides, I'd much rather worry about what color bikini I'll be wearing poolside, or which tropical cocktail i should indulge in, don't you agree?  Now here's a great little bonus, this box came equipped with a coupon for a free... did you hear that?  FREE nail polish!  YAY!!!!  Woohooo (doing the happy dance here)!  Yes, all that and a couple of sweet treats (which i will not indulge in but i can think of a friend or two that will)!  I got all of this for under $20!  So, are YOU a Julep Maven?  If not, then what are you waiting for???  Use a coupon code and you can get your first box for just $.01!  Hullo???  Everybody wins here!  Try it!  If you do, let me know!  Click on this link and sign up :) 

OK, now for the really fun part!  I finally did my FIRST video!  I figured, what better way to truly illustrate the contents of this fabulous box, right?  What do you think?  Enjoy! xoxo

Don't forget to become an official follower of Fashion Maven Mommy!  Also, follow me on Bloglovin, Twitter @fashionmavenmom and "like" my Facebook page.  XOXO Carla

A Different Kind of Vitamin C

I've been on a quest to find the perfect orange nail shade.  I'm on such an orange lipstick/nail polish kick!  We already know I found the perfect lip shade but now i think i've 'nailed it' with the perfect orange shade.  Best part is, i didn't even break the bank (i know, that's a first!) at a mere $5!  It's Loreal Paris Boozy Brunch 102.  You can easily pick it up at your local Target like i did!  What do you think???

Olivia saw my nails and asked me to paint hers... she opted for pink with sparkles!  Yep, that's my girl!