(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[sparklegirl]

Hi Secret Santa!

While shopping for my person I found some other times I would like, so I thought I would put it here to make sure it doesn't get lost on my crazy wishlist page! I also want to make sure I give you enough to work off of. I would love anything you send me, just the fact that you're taking the time to read about me and shop especially for me makes me really happy /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

nyx jumbo pencils in browns/golds, blue eyeliner (is that the color to make brown eyes pop or is it green?), nail polish colors from the new essie collection, twistbands (homemade would be awesome!), pretty pens- recently I've been taking notes and grading in lavender, I'm moving to MA from CA so anything to help me deal with my first real winter! 

 

[LadyK]

All of this is making me worry if I have enough info on my Wishlist.  I did put that I would love to try some of my Secret Santa's favorites so hopefully they don't feel like they have to get things only from the list.  As far as budget goes I think I'm definitely going over but there will be two things they really want and some fun extras I can order or include from my stash. 

Also not sure if I answered this for my SS but swatched items are fine.  (maybe put a little sticker on there to let me know) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  

For those of you who are big Lush fans:  If I wanted to get something for someone who hasn't tried Lush what is a good gateway product?

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Definitely soaps - you can ask for tiny slices or you can ask for samples! I would say bath bombs too but I think those are horrific to ship since those get crumbly. Hmmm. Lip scrub is nice (bubblegum, popcorn, and mint julep). Because everything is so tiny there and because they might charge you for samples (that's happened to me before merp. I think you should say "can I have a sample" and not "can I have a tiny slice of this"), money goes pretty quickly in lush. But, I guess that can be said for any beauty store! Does anyone else have lush favorites?

All of this is making me worry if I have enough info on my Wishlist.  I did put that I would love to try some of my Secret Santa's favorites so hopefully they don't feel like they have to get things only from the list.  As far as budget goes I think I'm definitely going over but there will be two things they really want and some fun extras I can order or include from my stash.  Also not sure if I answered this for my SS but swatched items are fine.  (maybe put a little sticker on there to let me know) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />   For those of you who are big Lush fans:  If I wanted to get something for someone who hasn't tried Lush what is a good gateway product?

 

[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!

I thought of more stuff to add!! I love scents like vanilla and coconut. The product I run out of most quickly is dry shampoo/volumizing products. I love any kind of face masks.. stuff for acne prone skin ( yes, I'm 33 and have the skin of a teenager lol) I have been dying to try brands like Lime Crime, Sugarpill, ect. that kind of stuff and would really love to try more asian skincare. Hope that helps whoever my SS is. The person I got barely has posted anything at all.. and not on this thread. No wishlist /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> BUT I found a trade thread she has amd found some items she has on her wishlist so at least I have a starting point!#

 

[heartsandwhimsy]

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!

That would be so fun! I wish I had gotten you as my to shop for because I know lots of books you would love!!

 

[LadyK]

Off to the stores!  I'm so excited to shop. 

 

[BagLady]

That would be so fun! I wish I had gotten you as my to shop for because I know lots of books you would love!!

Awww. That would have been great since we definitely like to read the same types of books. We could do our own Secret Santa. Lol!

 

[heartsandwhimsy]

Awww. That would have been great since we definitely like to read the same types of books. We could do our own Secret Santa. Lol!

That would be soooo much fun! Not so secret though /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[StefanieH30]

Now Im worried my list is bad, last night I tried to explain every item on my list so that way my Santa can shop anywhere. Here's my list https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2U71MOKF1P7GD/ref=cm_sw_r_ip_wl_b0sIsb1ZFX6XH

 

[StefanieH30]

I just realized you can only see my item comments on the desktop version of amazon

 

[Sheeeeeelby]

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyK /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  All of this is making me worry if I have enough info on my Wishlist.  I did put that I would love to try some of my Secret Santa's favorites so hopefully they don't feel like they have to get things only from the list.  As far as budget goes I think I'm definitely going over but there will be two things they really want and some fun extras I can order or include from my stash. 

Also not sure if I answered this for my SS but swatched items are fine.  (maybe put a little sticker on there to let me know) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  

For those of you who are big Lush fans:  If I wanted to get something for someone who hasn't tried Lush what is a good gateway product?

Definitely ask for samples!! Lush employees are amazing and I'm sure they would love to give you samples! I would try to get some soap/lotion samples.  I highly recommend bath bombs and bubble bars but only if you know if your SS has a bathtub!   

Also recommend the Mint Juleps lip scrub paired with the Honey Trap lip balm! Look at the limited edition holiday line too - also great products! 

Buffy bar is also amazing! It exfolitates and makes you feel oh so smooth!!! 

 

[elizabethrose]

Well if the BLITZ code is ending today.. that must mean that I have to.. and I mean have to go and order something from Sephora, right?

 

[chelsealady]

I'm finished the present portion of my gift. I need to hit up the store for some extras.

 

[morre22]

Quote: Originally Posted by elizabethrose /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Well if the BLITZ code is ending today.. that must mean that I have to.. and I mean have to go and order something from Sephora, right?
Lol I did the same exact thing! I had to use it! That cod was worth it!

 

[MissRoe]

Quote: Originally Posted by morre22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Lol I did the same exact thing! I had to use it! That cod was worth it!
Would you mind telling me about this "code".? What is it worth??

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

order placed! i snagged myself another blitz kit (this time the Festive Endurance since Holly Jolly has been sold out...That one was AWESOME). I'm done with the main part and I'll spend the next few days picking up extras and making sure its all cutely wrapped /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Horray! I just wanna mail it all out NOOOOW.

 

[trekkersangel]

I need to STOP! I kind of sort of went way overboard, but shopping for beauty items is SO much fun! As for the LUSH questions, I love their bath bombs but they are horrible to mail! They break so easily. However, the bubble bars are divine & hold up in the mail quite well. The lip scrubs are amazeballs! (Especially the bubble gum guy!). Their soaps, shower gels, & lotions make amazing gifts. They also offer little gift sets with smaller size products so you can get more bang for your buck! I also just wanted to say thank you to my lovely lady playing santa to me this year. I'm easy to please & am excited to try new things that you love! Happy holidays everyone! I love my little group of ladies here on MUT!

 

[makeitupasigo]

Am I the only one waiting for Black Friday to shop for my SS?

 

[Sakura83]

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
That sounds like a good idea, I'd be up for the $50 or $75 if it was set up like that and set that money aside.  Because mine is doubling the limit already from pricing, but I'am waiting on some sales trying to hold off to do my cyber-shopping til then. I just couldn't say no to those ausome items! plus I didn't know if they would care to get samples or deluxe minis!! my nail SS is over budget too but I allowed myself about $100 to splurge on SS for MUT well before I signed up. That and I like racking in the points for my rewards card that works like cash back as well as sites like Sephora that I get rewards in   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[trekkersangel]

Am I the only one waiting for Black Friday to shop for my SS?

I have no willpower! Actually I'll probably buy more then too!