Sequins and Sea Breezes: Julep Custom Color + NYFW Sweepstakes

Julep Custom Color + NYFW Sweepstakes

5/28/2014

Happy Hump Day dolls! 

When I was younger my dream job was to be the person who created the nail polish colors and came up with the fun names for them. I mean, what girl doesn't want to create her own manicure color? So when Julep reached out to me to do a post about what the inspiration behind my personal nail color would be of course I had do it! Being the import Florida girl that I am I decided I wanted my personal color to reflect what Florida is known best for, the beaches. There's something so calming about sitting on the beach and listening to the waves lap against the shore, putting your toes in the sand and looking out at the sun glistening against the crystal clear blue water. So I decided to take inspiration from one of my favorite places, The Keys.


I love the varying colors of blue/turquoise and how the water almost glitters against the sun. I'd love to be able to take this color with me every day! So I decided to share with you a few inspiration pictures that I would use as inspiration to create my own personal nail polish!

 
Ocean Inspiration

Not only is Julep giving you the opportunity to create your own personal nail color, they also have an amazing sweepstakes going on! Get this, you can enter to win a trip for two to New York Fashion Week AND a $5,000 shopping spree! Can you imagine? Backstage at NYFW rubbing elbows with some of the greatest fashion moguls and getting to go on a massive shopping spree in the city that never sleeps!  Yes please! Be sure to enter the contest here and if you happen to win and need someone to tag a long I could clear my calendar for you! ;) 


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42 comments

  1. BLovedBostonMay 28, 2014 at 6:27 AM

    I can totally see that being your custom color!! I always find the names to be almost as good as the colors of polishes - totally agree that it is probably the most fun job!! That vase and watch - yes please!! #nailedit! :)

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  3. MakeMeUpMiaMay 28, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    That would be the perfect color for sure! I really want to go to the beach now :)

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  4. Abby TempletonMay 28, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    that would be such a perfect color - great post!

    Abby
    www.champagneplans.com

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  5. Shannon JenkinsMay 28, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    Loving this nail inspiration! I would totally wear that color!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

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  6. Caroline {Virginia Sweet}May 28, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    love it! I want to wear it now!!!

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  7. Dress in SparklesMay 28, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Love your color inspiration! I would definitely wear that color! I will (hopefully) be living in Florida after next summer, and I can't wait to also be an import Florida girl ;)

    xo Kylie
    www.dressinsparkles.com

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  8. KristenMay 28, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    ok seriously, you're making me get those earrings now.

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  9. CarlyMay 28, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    Gorgeous selection! Makes me wish I was at the beach right now ;)

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  10. Zelle B.May 28, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Such a gorgeous inspiration board! Love it. And those earrings...obsessed!
    xo

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  11. DarcyMay 28, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    That would seriously be the best job, haha! You just get to stare at pretty nail colors all day and think of the names for them.. good luck!!
    www.amemoryofus.blogspot.com

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  12. AnonymousMay 28, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    loving the colors! xxo
    Jamie
    www.candystilettos.com

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  13. JMO May 28, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Oh geez those colors, those picks! SWOON! Ah so relaxing too!

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  14. Shenine joonMay 28, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    That photo is so gorgeous. I've never been to Florida in my adult years and I think I really need to be on that beach. Love your inspiration for your nail color. You should do it for a living ;)

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  15. Meghan at Champagne & SuburbsMay 28, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    Funny! That's my dream job too! I told my high school students that one time! Your inspiration board is perfect! xo

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  16. UnknownMay 28, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Great dream job! And some incredible color inspiration here!! XOXO

    Anna
    alilyloveaffair.com

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  17. AnonymousMay 28, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    What a gorgeous nail color! I love all the inspiration you added with it! Sounds like the best giveaway ever!!

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  18. KristinaMay 28, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    What lovely inspiration!! The Keys are my favorite too.

    Kristina does the Internets

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  19. birdie to beMay 28, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    What a pretty board & color.

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  20. Ally HardingMay 28, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    Awesome giveaway!!! Love the nail color you designed. Gorgeous blues!

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  21. UnknownMay 28, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    This is so cool, Pamela! I think the inspirations are perfect for a summery manicure. Love!

    Audrey
    www.lululinden.com

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  22. UnknownMay 28, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    Blue is my absolute favorite color! I love that vase! So pretty. We honeymooned in the Keys and it was the best vacation ever! So want to go back!

    www.taffetaandtulips.com

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  23. kerri @ cheshire katMay 28, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    super cool, girl! also yes to that color - it's perfection and reminds me of our home too :)

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  24. Jackie HarrisonMay 28, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    Beautiful images and we all have big dream and cool when we go after it.
    http://tifi11.blogspot.com

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  25. UnknownMay 28, 2014 at 2:34 PM

    Wow! The colors are amazing in all your inspiration pictures. SO perfect for you! Awesome giveaway...long shot...but I entered! Thanks for letting me know about it!
    xo Erin
    http://www.winkandatwirl.com/

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  26. AnonymousMay 28, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    Love, love these colors. I'm too much of a chicken sh** to put them on my nails but they'd be awesome as toe polish with a great tan. Good job, lady!

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  27. AllieMay 28, 2014 at 2:50 PM

    That clutch is amazing! <3

    Sweet Madame Blue

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  28. henning loveMay 28, 2014 at 3:59 PM

    ooh the color on the face of that watch, swooning!!

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  29. UnknownMay 28, 2014 at 4:49 PM

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  30. ChristinaMay 28, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    i actually said "oh my god" when i looked at your collage. love that color. how fun that you can design your own! i would do something very similar... or maybe a fun purple. speaking of nail polish, today i picked up essie's chills & thrills and i love it. :)

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  31. UnknownMay 28, 2014 at 5:43 PM

    This sounds like an awesome contest! The colors you put together in your collage are beautiful, I'd love to see the final colors you'd create if you were given the chance!

    http://howtomakehome.blogspot.com

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  32. MaggieMay 28, 2014 at 6:35 PM

    Love these color inspos! I hope I winnnnnn :)

    Maggie
    www.PolishedClosets.com

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  33. Katie ElizabethMay 28, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    The beach is my very favorite place to be! Especially a FL beach! Loving that watch. Heading over to enter the contest- fingers crossed!!!

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  34. Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMeeMay 28, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    Oh my gosh... what a fun idea!!!! Mine would be allll about the PINK! :)

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  35. UnknownMay 28, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    What a fun contest! Who wouldn't want to go to NYFW?!
    XO
    www.kayleighskloset.com

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  36. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the BarreMay 28, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    That look board is soooo gorgeous girl! I didn't know you were an import from where? :)

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  37. Kate @ Like American HoneyMay 28, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    Florida has the most amazing shades of blues and greens, doesn't it?! Love the color scheme!

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  38. UnknownMay 28, 2014 at 11:36 PM

    I just love this blue color! So pretty!
    -Hannah
    sweeterthanserenity.blogspot.com

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  39. UnknownMay 29, 2014 at 12:06 AM

    Ooooh such pretty shades... Blue and turquoise are two of my favorite summer colors to wear!! I'm also going to Key West for the first time in a month and I am SO EXCITED!!!! Wish I had your custom color to wear!!

    Jessie at www.BlushandBlonde.com

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  40. UnknownMay 29, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    Loving this color iindpiration
    The blue is so beautiful
    And I totally love the watch, amazing.
    Great post
    xoxo
    http://stunningchic.com/

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  41. UnknownMay 29, 2014 at 4:51 AM

    Mk watch!! i love it!
    http://blondieanchors.com/

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  42. Seventy TwoMay 29, 2014 at 5:25 AM

    I sized the dress according to the sizing chart and it fits! I will get it tailored slightly now that it has arrived, thought the company was very willing to work with my measurements to get me my perfect fit.
    Pnina Tornai Used

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