(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[morre22]

Quote: Originally Posted by tweakabell /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Is it sad that my shopping's done, i believe? Now it's just up to waiting on everything to come in, assembling it and getting it sent off. IO'm not sure how long shipping will take.
Lol I'm in the same boat! I am just waiting for everything to ship out and get here and I need to go out to like Target and get some Christmas candy for my SS.....and probably for me too hahahaha I <3 candy!! lol

 

[Tiffany27la]

That is why I stepped away from the keyboard last night. I was all "I MUST COMPLETE MY SHOPPING TONIGHT." Then I took a drink a wine and calmed myself down. Lol

Wine. Yes! That would have totally helped. WHY didn't I think of that?...I blame it on the excitement..and after only getting three hours of sleep last night, I obviously would have done well to tone down that excitement. just a tad.

 

[lioness90]

I had a nightmare last night that my person updated their profile and started answering questions and what they wanted from their SS didn't match what I brought them lol But I think my person is laid back (hence why they haven't posted here or created anything) and will enjoy what I brought them.

 

[MissRoe]

Would someone like to be my "elf on the make-up bag" and send a gentle reminder to my secret santa about filling out a make-up wishlist??  

Edited- "elf" mission is complete! Thank you! MUAH!!

 

[Jamie P]

Quote: Originally Posted by AmandaWarwick /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I feel kinda bad... I just looked at her list and picked out 3 things from sephora she *wants* but it totals to over $40 ... I think I have to get it. I dunno someone tell me if $25.00 is what I should be doing?

I'm gonna def. try and get her some prepared samples from my ladies at Sephora who are sweet to me... but $25 adds up so quickly.

I know that I have a "wish list" that includes a lot of higher priced items... but that doesn't mean someone has to get me items from that list. I wanted to cover all of my bases... so if someone doesn't want to try and figure me out... they can choose something. Plus I answered a ton of questions and rambled on about myself... so they could go out and have fun shopping if they wanted. So I wouldn't assume your SS is expecting you to go out and buy a bunch from a list. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
My SS giftee didn't have the easiest list... only a few questions that would actually help me... but luckily she seems pretty open to a bunch of stuff that is pretty easy to buy. I'm also planning a 12 days gift... it's just too fun not to!

 

[Jamie P]

Oh and I also linked my pinterest christmas wishlist.... that was something I made for my husband because he didn't know what to even think about getting me. I figured it would be good for a SS to see as well. 

 

[slinka]

I so wanted to get you, because I had an open/swatched Lip Tar mini I would have thrown in to your gift! I don't know how my SS feels about swatched goodies though so I guess it stays with me /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I want all of the tars, lol. If you get desperate and just *need* to get rid of it, I'll give it a good home. Ss or not, lol.

 

[slinka]

My curiosity is strong. I just wanna know who has me. And I want to do ALL of the shopping right now for my girl. =p even though I should be sleeping a bit more at the moment lol.

 

[MissRoe]

In other news, I'm getting so annoyed that my other threads I am subscribed to keep updating...Don't they know I don't have time to read them. It's all about SS right now and stalking!!! Geesh...lol

 

[nicepenguins]

Quote: Originally Posted by slinka /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I want all of the tars, lol. If you get desperate and just *need* to get rid of it, I'll give it a good home. Ss or not, lol.
Ha, this! I would love to try one of the lip tars sometime! My secret santa indirectly messaged me that I need to put more info up here! I'm sorry, SS! I thought I'd put enough up on my profile and answered that list of questions upthread, but I'm going to see what else I can come up with and post it here later today.

For what it's worth, I will be 100% happy as long as I don't get eyeshadow, dark foundation, or acne products. But I promise to give you more info to go on! (I just want to find a way to do that and still feel surprised!)

 

[chelsealynn]

Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I made an order! eeeee. It was a fair amount above the limit, BUT a couple of things were sets that I will break down and keep bits of for myself/my sister so it evens out a bit. And I'm extra excited, because I realized that some of the extras I had put aside will be perfect for her. I just want to get everything and put it together and wrap it and make it pretty NOWWWWW.
Ooh breaking up a set is such a good idea to help keep the cost down.  I might do that!

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

I know it's only been a day...but I'm dying over here. I wanna know who has me!!!!

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Quote: Originally Posted by usofjessamerica /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I know it's only been a day...but I'm dying over here. I wanna know who has me!!!!
Ditto! I have a few thoughts actually, but it could also be someone who isn't posting. There are a LOT of people on that list I haven't really seen post on this thread at all. 

I am such an impatient person!

 

[meaganola]

Oh, sadness, my Santee has been on the board and still has a very vague wishlist!  If you haven't answered the big long list of questions and/or have not filled out a list of specific or even non-specific things (like OCC lip tar in Strumpet, peachy-pink cream blush, or blue-is-my-favorite-color, not just shower gel or Urban Decay lipsticks, because which scent/shade?  I can't even get this information from her posts!), please do so!  My Santee is in danger of getting a whole bunch of random stuff from various sources and no "big" item because I just can't get a good feel for her.  I want a reason to go hit Blush Beauty Bar!  Please provide that reason!

 

[morre22]

Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Oh, sadness, my Santee has been on the board and still has a very vague wishlist!  If you haven't answered the big long list of questions and/or have not filled out a list of specific or even non-specific things (like OCC lip tar in Strumpet, peachy-pink cream blush, or blue-is-my-favorite-color, not just shower gel or Urban Decay lipsticks, because which scent/shade?  I can't even get this information from her posts!), please do so!  My Santee is in danger of getting a whole bunch of random stuff from various sources and no "big" item because I just can't get a good feel for her.  I want a reason to go hit Blush Beauty Bar!  Please provide that reason!
Lol we must have the same Santee /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Maybe @zadidoll could send a friendly reminder message to all the participants to update their wishlist since shopping has begun? 

 

[NittanyLionGRRL]

Lol we must have the same Santee /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Haha. I spent a good amount of time updating my profile yesterday and figuring out how to add lists because I don't want to be one of those people. But, at the same time, it's pretty generic and vague. I want my Secret Santa to not feel like they have to go out of their way to find certain brands and products. I'm a low-fuss girl. Really! At the same time, I am still relatively new to the Makeup / Nails obsession. So, I think it would be fun to try some of *their* favorite products. Or, see if they think certain colors or shades fit me. Most of you ladies have excellent taste and expertise. Definitely more than me. Also. It's a bit more intimate than opening up a subscription box, which isn't always curated very well. If we wanted to buy things off our wish list, we could easily do that ourselves. I think it's fun to add a little surprise and mystery. Now... If I could only figure out my SS! Feeling good about the Nails one. A little more stumped for my Makeup one.

 

[Sakura83]

Quote: Originally Posted by tweakabell /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Oh no, I'm blowing past $25 lol I just feel bad that it'll be uneven towards girl who get SS who had to or wanted to stay in the budget provided like good people lol
totally here with you on that, I did some serious browsing online thankfully haven't bought any yet because all I did was pricing. The one's that I'am going to buy is already at $40 so I'm over but that's fine with me! im spreading out my shopping to keep up the fun 

 

[Sheeeeeelby]

Quote: Originally Posted by NittanyLionGRRL /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Haha. I spent a good amount of time updating my profile yesterday and figuring out how to add lists because I don't want to be one of those people. But, at the same time, it's pretty generic and vague. I want my Secret Santa to not feel like they have to go out of their way to find certain brands and products. I'm a low-fuss girl. Really!

At the same time, I am still relatively new to the Makeup / Nails obsession. So, I think it would be fun to try some of *their* favorite products. Or, see if they think certain colors or shades fit me. Most of you ladies have excellent taste and expertise. Definitely more than me.

Also. It's a bit more intimate than opening up a subscription box, which isn't always curated very well. If we wanted to buy things off our wish list, we could easily do that ourselves. I think it's fun to add a little surprise and mystery. Now... If I could only figure out my SS! Feeling good about the Nails one. A little more stumped for my Makeup one.

I feel the same way! I enjoy surprises so I just have a general idea on my wishlist but I made sure to include specific items just to lead them a bit in case they're stuck.

But I want to try their favorite items or stuff they think I would like! I'm somewhat new to makeup/beauty/nails (It's been about a year since my obsession started but I consider that new). 

 

[amdoerr]

Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Oh, sadness, my Santee has been on the board and still has a very vague wishlist!  If you haven't answered the big long list of questions and/or have not filled out a list of specific or even non-specific things (like OCC lip tar in Strumpet, peachy-pink cream blush, or blue-is-my-favorite-color, not just shower gel or Urban Decay lipsticks, because which scent/shade?  I can't even get this information from her posts!), please do so!  My Santee is in danger of getting a whole bunch of random stuff from various sources and no "big" item because I just can't get a good feel for her.  I want a reason to go hit Blush Beauty Bar!  Please provide that reason!
I'm one of those people with a really vague wish list because there isn't a specific thing I want, and I'm grateful for everything, but reading this makes me feel bad for whoever has me! I'm going to try to update my info with the questionnaire while I'm at work... 

Now i just wish my SS would do the same thing, I've got NOTHING.