(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[nicepenguins]

Just found this for a little over the limit and bc it's viva glam, the profits go to charity. I am a little scared to do this bold a red myself but it is soooo pretty. Thinking about it for my santee.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mac-stroke-of-midnight-viva-glam-1-lipstick-lipglass-set-limited-edition/3600875?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=390&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_0_A

 

[Sheeeeeelby]

Quote: Originally Posted by nicepenguins /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Just found this for a little over the limit and bc it's viva glam, the profits go to charity. I am a little scared to do this bold a red myself but it is soooo pretty. Thinking about it for my santee.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mac-stroke-of-midnight-viva-glam-1-lipstick-lipglass-set-limited-edition/3600875?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=390&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_0_A

Love the bag! 

 

[heartsandwhimsy]

I apologize for posting this in the wrong place but I always use the mobile version and and just can't figure out how to post a ss wishlist correctly!! Im SUPER excited to be participating this year. I'm really easy and laid back and will appreciate whatever I receive : ) I'm a stay at home Mommy to three beautiful girls and love Makeuptalk because its some adult interaction while being stuck with little ones all day lol. I'm 33 years old. I absolutely love reading! I probably read two or three books a week. I enjoy fiction... historical fiction. I don't have a lush nearby and would be sooooo incredibly excited to try anything from there. I have a tub and love taking baths... anything pampering for the bath is a huge plus.. would love to try a bath bomb. I'm really silly..love to laugh...lm kinda inappropriate and loud! My favorite cosmetic is probably blush and lipstick. Love bright lips. Eyeshadow is where I get a little boring and prefer neutrals. I would love to try occ lip tars. I'm totally ok with swatched or gently used stuff. I really dislike nail polish (weird I know). I love funky knee high socks, tea, and candles! Ok, hope that helps whoever my ss is!

 

[meaganola]

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.


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

See, I am *extremely* list-oriented, as my own SeSa page will indicate.  If I don't have a list to shop from when I'm in actual purchasing mode, I panic a little.  And by "panic," I mean "my heart races, I start grinding my teeth, my head starts to pound, and I have to leave the store."  And by "a little," I mean "a lot."  I think that's why I am really good at window shopping and not buying anything:  If I'm just browsing, I have the must-purchase-now part of my brain turned off, and I am adding stuff to the list of things to *consider* buying in the future.  Stores magically turn into museums where I can actually *touch* the displays.  For people like me, having a list of specific things to pick from isn't pressure.  Believe it or not, it actually takes the pressure away.  I'm really hoping that my person updates her list with more specifics because it will relieve a *ton* of stress.  And going out of the way to find specific products is most of the fun for me!

 

[tacehtpuekam]

FYI, @lioness90 posted on the Sephora thread that the BLITZ code ends today for anyone thinking about an order! It's a nice way to get some extra stuff for your SS. Or for yourself. Or for trades. 

 

[chelsealady]

Well I just finished shopping for my nails Santa. And I got one thing for my regular Santa. Since there is no list on their profile I'm going by what they want on their trade list.

 

[tulosai]

Quote: Originally Posted by allistra44 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm doing both! There are some indie brands I have to get online and some things I want to get locally around town. 

Yup, same! I love in person shopping but online is so convenient!

Quote: Originally Posted by StefanieH30 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I think your just not supposed to expect over 25.00$ I think you can spend whatever you want (I hope) unless I'm only sending one item it seems pretty hard to stay under 25.00.
Yeah I dunno how anyone would stay under $25 (though I want to be clear I don't 'expect' a gift worth more than that and I think people who are managing to stay under are awesome).  The makeup items alone I got my SS came to $25 and I know that could just be all I send, but she had some requests for household stuff too that I don't want to ignore... I was going to try to be a frugalista and keep it to under $30 but  then when I actually went out shopping for that stuff this morning it came to a LOT more than $5 :/ 

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? $25 adds up so quickly.
I am sure she would be thrilled to get the 3 items and if you can afford it and feel good about it, I don't think you should hesitate to go over.  $25 does go VERY quickly.

Quote: Originally Posted by morre22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm already at $38 and I'm not done... oops lol.

Yes I think next year we should do like a $25, $50 and maybe a $75 Secret Santa! It is so hard to stay on budget lol!!  I would totally join a $75 Secret Santa LOL
Yeah I'd  do a $50 one if it were an option next year. I only sort of have the money for it lol but I couldn't remotely confine myself to the budget for either regular or nails santa so many better to just be realistic about what I'm gonna spend.

Quote: Originally Posted by morre22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Yay I pretty much only need to get my SS a couple of fillers now. I pretty much did all my shopping in one night haha

Yeah I knocked it out in 24 hours more or less. Is there a limit on how early we can send out our gift? Like, if mine was ready to go on Thursday, could I send it that early?

 

[chelsealady]

:yay: I have a profile to work off now!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MissRoe]

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" />

:yay: I have a profile to work off now!!!!!!!!!!!

Yay!! Happy shopping!!!

 

[makeitupasigo]

Dear SS, I'm sorry if my profile/list is too vague. As soon as I make it to the desktop version I will go though that list of questions and answer them for you. I know you will do a great job picking out my gifts! P.S. Does anyone want to pretend stalk me and then pm me what else they would want to know if they were my SS?

 

[MissRoe]

Dear Secret Santa, Good Morning! I am assuming you stayed up into the wee hours trying to read every post I have ever made and interpreting my lists very carefully! I'm wondering if you need any more information to help make shopping easier? I realize I gave a few ideas in my list, but nothing "big". Was I too vague? Although I hate surprises, years of disappointment here, I'm not that difficult to please. To be honest, the thought of someone being excited to shop for me makes me happy! Feel free to reach out via "elf " if you need anything else!! More gratitude, less attitude is my motto this season! Best , MissRoe

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Haha I'm on my phone right now so I can't go and update all my lists, but for some reason I keep. Feeling like my blog/wish list/questionnaires are just NOT ENOUGH INFO, lol. I do just want to say though , I will be extremely happy with ANYTHING I get and I am not picky at all! Love you, Secret Santa!

 

[Jac13]

Sorry to whomever have me. I will update my list today. My computer started acting up late last night. Its hard to do on my mobile but I will get it done.

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

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

Haha I'm on my phone right now so I can't go and update all my lists, but for some reason I keep. Feeling like my blog/wish list/questionnaires are just NOT ENOUGH INFO, lol.

I do just want to say though , I will be extremely happy with ANYTHING I get and I am not picky at all! Love you, Secret Santa!
I feel the same way! but i know that i have like info overload over on my page!

 

[BagLady]

Thanks to whoever started the questionnaire on this thread. My SS doesn't have any specific wants but I was able to come up w lots of ideas based on her questionnaire answers. I have a long list of things that I can't wait to shop for. This is so much fun. Can we do Secret Santa twice a year? Like have another 1 in June?. Ha Ha!

 

[LolaJay]

Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  It is so hard to stay close to the price limit...my goodness...
I'm having this problem! I want to pick out items my SS will love but she has expensive taste /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Not a bad thing!

Just have to find creative ways to maximize my budget!

 

[amdoerr]

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

Thanks to whoever started the questionnaire on this thread. My SS doesn't have any specific wants but I was able to come up w lots of ideas based on her questionnaire answers. I have a long list of things that I can't wait to shop for. This is so much fun. Can we do Secret Santa twice a year? Like have another 1 in June?. Ha Ha!
I support that! 

 

[morre22]

Just so everyone know Bath & Body works is having an awesome sale right now online and if you use the code MIDNIGHT10 you get $10 off $30 or more plus free shipping on $30 orders!

 

[Sheeeeeelby]

Drugstores are having some good sales!  Rite-Aid has 40% off Revlon and Wet 'n Wild.  CVS has 40% off Rimmel, all Revlon nail polishes are 2/$10 (including Parfumerie!)   More too but I don't feel like posting it all. 

OT.  

Ugh. Crazy weather here in the Midwest. Under a tornado watch. Stay safe Midwest friends!

 

[Deareux]

I want to reverse stalk whoever got me as their Santee, figure out who they are before my gift arrives. Ehehehehehe.