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I didn't know where else to post this, so I thought I'd share it here.  I subscribe to Ipsy, Birchbox, Glossybox and Julep, I also order things on-line from Amazon and Ulta, among other stores.  My friend works in the office next to mine and last week she made a comment about all the orders I receive at work, I didn't think anything of it and let it go.  Then today her son was at the office and she says to him, "This is Jessica, you know the one with the shopping problem."  I didn't say anything, but I was like WTF?  Do I make comments about her choices, um, no.  It just irritated the crap out of me!  

 
So... I just found this thread after stalking my santee!  It may be too late, but I suppose I should post my responses to the questionnaire just in case.  And if you're my SS and have already bought me a ton of mascara and peanuts, no worries!  I'll still appreciate the thought :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

What are your favorite colors (both generally and for makeup products)?

In general, purple and teal.  For make-up, I usually stick to neutrals... brown eyeliner and eye shadow, a neutral gloss.  Boring, I know!
 
What colors do you use most in your apartment decoration?

Mostly teal, grey, and brown in the living room, yellow and green in the bedroom.
 
Do you own a lot of items from any particular brand?

Most of my make-up is currently from Mary Kay, only because my sister sells it.  But I'm not particularly attached to that brand.  I'm actually looking for make-up that's more natural.  For other beauty products I use mainly Juice Beauty.
 
If I am your secret santa and send you an over the top, fab gift would you:
 a)prefer everything wrapped individually
or
B) have a huge smorgasboard to look at

 
AND would you prefer to:
 
a) open each gift slowly and methodically
or
B) tear everything open like a mad woman

 

a and a

What scents do you like:

Lilac, vanilla, other fruity and floral scents

What scents do you not like:

Cinnamon... like the Big Red gum kind of cinnamon

What makeup item can you not use at all:

Mascara.  I have really sensitive eyes and I can never wear mascara without getting the urge to rub my eyes every five seconds.

What makeup item do you use every day:

Does lip balm count?  I usually put vaseline, epicuren, or mor lip macaron on my lips every day.

What colors do you avoid:

Bright colors.

How would you describe your style of makeup?

Natural.

What are your feelings on prepared/unsealed samples?

I appreciate the thought, but I'm super paranoid about unsealed stuff.  I've thrown away new nail polish remover before because it wasn't sealed, and then my husband was like, "um, I don't think those ever come with a seal on them."  Lol.

What kind of extras would make your day?

I love accessories or food items!  Things like scarves, arm warmers, leggings, gold-tone jewelry.  With regard to food items, I love baked goods, sour candy, marshmallows, dark chocolate (no nuts though).  

What ONE PRODUCT (not brand or color in particular, just product) do you use more than any other?  (What runs out the quickest in your make-up drawer?)

Lip balm.

You just won a $50 giftcard to Birchbox/Target/or insert your favorite beauty store here....What's the first thing you want to buy???

A new brush for applying powder... I've been using a broken one for way, way too long now.

What's in your purse right now?

Tons of receipts, coupons, and other garbage I have yet to throw away, Gerber puffs, keys, lavanila spray, pinch mini-mergency kit, mor lip macaron, vaseline, a pair of underwear, wallet, tampons... and now I think I'm motivated to finally clean out my purse.

What is your favorite holiday?

Christmas.

What candies and baked goods do you especially like?

Brownies, cookies (especially molasses, sugar, and snickerdoodle), red velvet cake, Vosges peppermint chocolate, sour candy.

What candies and baked goods do you dislike?

Anything with peanut butter or nuts.

Is there any beauty product that you are dying to try?

Juice blemish clearing powder.

What are a few of your hobbies?

Running, painting, comic books.

How old are you (approximately) if you are comfortable sharing?

Quickly approaching the big 3-0!

Do you like coffee or tea?

Don't drink coffee anymore, should drink more tea but don't currently.  More of a hot chocolate kind of gal.

Do you have any pets?

A couple of poodles.

You're in the Sephora version of Supermarket Sweep and you have 30 seconds. What's the first thing you bolt for?

Whatever is most expensive of course!  I want to WIN!  What's the Sephora equivalent of whole turkeys and diapers?

Is there a particular color that has a majority in your closet?

Black, followed by purple.

What subs do you get?

Currently just Popsugar and Graze.  Used to have Ipsy, a bunch of other food ones, and birchbox (for the hubby) but canceled them recently.
 
HEHE, my hubby is the same way. I told him the price limit when he was here he looked me in the eye and said we can do better than that and then let me torture him with billions of products on multiple websites.
Good man! That ones a definite keeper :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I mentioned doing this Secret Santa thing to my husband but he wont remember. I think he asked what I was reading on my phone so intensely these past couple weeks (keeping up with this thread) and I must have told him several times. LOL I can just see it now, I'll be packing it up and he will ask what I'm doing and I'll tell him I've told him a million times and he will claim I haven't. Yup, happens all the time. He's a giant forgetful child. But I love him.
 
Quote: Originally Posted by luckyme502 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I didn't know where else to post this, so I thought I'd share it here.  I subscribe to Ipsy, Birchbox, Glossybox and Julep, I also order things on-line from Amazon and Ulta, among other stores.  My friend works in the office next to mine and last week she made a comment about all the orders I receive at work, I didn't think anything of it and let it go.  Then today her son was at the office and she says to him, "This is Jessica, you know the one with the shopping problem."  I didn't say anything, but I was like WTF?  Do I make comments about her choices, um, no.  It just irritated the crap out of me!  

Would you like me to come beat her up for you?   You can return the favor with my co-workers who don't understand the "don't bother me, I have auditors here."

 
My dear Secret Santee: My boyfriend saw the piles of samples and other applicable goodies that I have set aside in our apartment for you. He has since decided that you will also need coffee and other treats from Starbucks. I really hope you have a nice mail carrier because this box is gonna be bulky! -Jessica :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> PS. If anyone needs an elf on the shelf , just hit me up. Everyone knows that MUT is 100x more fun than writing a paper.
Wow he's a keeper! And how lucky for your SS! In other SS related news got confirmation from BB my order is shipping! I have a USPS tracking number so here's hoping it cones USPS and not newgistics! But I ordered sl early just in case it does come newgistics! I still need to buy wrapping paper but most of the main gift is done! Is it Dec 1st? I wanna mail it!
 
Quote: Originally Posted by missemiee /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Good man! That ones a definite keeper
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I mentioned doing this Secret Santa thing to my husband but he wont remember. I think he asked what I was reading on my phone so intensely these past couple weeks (keeping up with this thread) and I must have told him several times. LOL I can just see it now, I'll be packing it up and he will ask what I'm doing and I'll tell him I've told him a million times and he will claim I haven't. Yup, happens all the time. He's a giant forgetful child. But I love him.
Oh he has those moments too but he's so sweet to me I can forgive him.

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


Good man! That ones a definite keeper
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I mentioned doing this Secret Santa thing to my husband but he wont remember. I think he asked what I was reading on my phone so intensely these past couple weeks (keeping up with this thread) and I must have told him several times. LOL I can just see it now, I'll be packing it up and he will ask what I'm doing and I'll tell him I've told him a million times and he will claim I haven't. Yup, happens all the time. He's a giant forgetful child. But I love him.
Lol our husbands are one in the same! I can tell my husband something a million times but it goes in one ear and out the next lol.

 
womp womp. while STILL shopping for my SS, even though I said I was done (what is wrongggggggggggg with me) I found a 21 Drops Quick Fix Gift Set at Sephora. I'm resisting and added it to my list. Ohhhh the torture.

 
I cry at happy things. This morning, I made the mistake of listening to a story about Batkid while walking to work. Flat-out bawling. Even just *thinking* about how the whole city pitched in is making me tear up right now.
Wasnt that so amazing?! I'm really close to the city.. about 45 min north of sf.. and san fran is where I grew up. I watched the news stories about this and cried so much and felt such pride because sf will always be my home. Pretty cool stuff
 
Quote: Originally Posted by jannie135 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
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I don't have a Crumbs near me! *tears*
I've never even heard of Crumbs, actually, but I've heard of Sprinkles! don't have one of those around me either. Sigh. We did, however, just get a Panera Bread about 2 months ago, and I am IN LOVE.
BEAR CLAW!!! It has a little bit of marzripan somewhere in it but it's awesome... so are their cookies. I worked at a Panera once. We broke up after one month. It was a mutual acceptance that we were not right for each other, but Panera always has a place in my heart~

I don't think I've been to a Sprinkles but it sounds familiar. Crumbs has like Costco sized muffin cupcakes. 

I want to go to Louisiana only because you make it sound like the most delicious foods are waiting for me there. Food adventures!!!

The red velvet cupcakes at Sprinkles are the BEST red velvet that I've had (including cupcakes from noteworthy bakers in NYC like Crumbs, Magnolia, Two Little Red Hens).
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Sorry, I haven't been too active on MUT in the past couple days (I had family visit this weekend), so I'm just catching up on ~200 posts in this thread! I have my Secret Santee's wishlist saved (I hope it doesn't change drastically in the next couple weeks) and I'm excited to start shopping! I almost bought everything this past weekend, but thought it might be wise to wait for potential sales (I love a good deal).

 
Quote: Originally Posted by Dakota750 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  So... I just found this thread after stalking my santee!  It may be too late, but I suppose I should post my responses to the questionnaire just in case.  And if you're my SS and have already bought me a ton of mascara and peanuts, no worries!  I'll still appreciate the thought :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

What are your favorite colors (both generally and for makeup products)?

In general, purple and teal.  For make-up, I usually stick to neutrals... brown eyeliner and eye shadow, a neutral gloss.  Boring, I know!
 
What colors do you use most in your apartment decoration?

Mostly teal, grey, and brown in the living room, yellow and green in the bedroom.
 
Do you own a lot of items from any particular brand?

Most of my make-up is currently from Mary Kay, only because my sister sells it.  But I'm not particularly attached to that brand.  I'm actually looking for make-up that's more natural.  For other beauty products I use mainly Juice Beauty.
 
If I am your secret santa and send you an over the top, fab gift would you:
 a)prefer everything wrapped individually
or
B) have a huge smorgasboard to look at

 
AND would you prefer to:
 
a) open each gift slowly and methodically
or
B) tear everything open like a mad woman

 

a and a

What scents do you like:

Lilac, vanilla, other fruity and floral scents

What scents do you not like:

Cinnamon... like the Big Red gum kind of cinnamon

What makeup item can you not use at all:

Mascara.  I have really sensitive eyes and I can never wear mascara without getting the urge to rub my eyes every five seconds.

What makeup item do you use every day:

Does lip balm count?  I usually put vaseline, epicuren, or mor lip macaron on my lips every day.

What colors do you avoid:

Bright colors.

How would you describe your style of makeup?

Natural.

What are your feelings on prepared/unsealed samples?

I appreciate the thought, but I'm super paranoid about unsealed stuff.  I've thrown away new nail polish remover before because it wasn't sealed, and then my husband was like, "um, I don't think those ever come with a seal on them."  Lol.

What kind of extras would make your day?

I love accessories or food items!  Things like scarves, arm warmers, leggings, gold-tone jewelry.  With regard to food items, I love baked goods, sour candy, marshmallows, dark chocolate (no nuts though).  

What ONE PRODUCT (not brand or color in particular, just product) do you use more than any other?  (What runs out the quickest in your make-up drawer?)

Lip balm.

You just won a $50 giftcard to Birchbox/Target/or insert your favorite beauty store here....What's the first thing you want to buy???

A new brush for applying powder... I've been using a broken one for way, way too long now.

What's in your purse right now?

Tons of receipts, coupons, and other garbage I have yet to throw away, Gerber puffs, keys, lavanila spray, pinch mini-mergency kit, mor lip macaron, vaseline, a pair of underwear, wallet, tampons... and now I think I'm motivated to finally clean out my purse.

What is your favorite holiday?

Christmas.

What candies and baked goods do you especially like?

Brownies, cookies (especially molasses, sugar, and snickerdoodle), red velvet cake, Vosges peppermint chocolate, sour candy.

What candies and baked goods do you dislike?

Anything with peanut butter or nuts.

Is there any beauty product that you are dying to try?

Juice blemish clearing powder.

What are a few of your hobbies?

Running, painting, comic books.

How old are you (approximately) if you are comfortable sharing?

Quickly approaching the big 3-0!

Do you like coffee or tea?

Don't drink coffee anymore, should drink more tea but don't currently.  More of a hot chocolate kind of gal.

Do you have any pets?

A couple of poodles.

You're in the Sephora version of Supermarket Sweep and you have 30 seconds. What's the first thing you bolt for?

Whatever is most expensive of course!  I want to WIN!  What's the Sephora equivalent of whole turkeys and diapers?

Is there a particular color that has a majority in your closet?

Black, followed by purple.

What subs do you get?

Currently just Popsugar and Graze.  Used to have Ipsy, a bunch of other food ones, and birchbox (for the hubby) but canceled them recently.
If you were my secret santa, please feel free to send me a few of your poodles! I love oodles and oodles of poodles!!!

 
Quote: Originally Posted by MissRoe /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  If you were my secret santa, please feel free to send me a few of your poodles! I love oodles and oodles of poodles!!!

Well, they're toy poodles so they would probably fit in the box, lol.

 
Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  As far as quantity, I really don't care! And I honestly don't think it's about that. I think as long as it shows that you looked at that person and put some thought into what she might like, you'll be golden.  I have some extras I will be throwing in if it seems like those extras will suit my person, but whether I go with one or two main items or a few smaller ones totally depends on who I get and what they like!  And I think most people will be over the moon just at getting a thoughtful surprise :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
I completely agree! to me its not about how much the person spends its  about the thought that goes into it.

 
I can't wait to wrap all of the presents once they get here! Are you mailing yours out soon then or are you going to wait until time gets closer?
One item was already shipped and I will ship the other wed or fri. So I don't get busy and forget
 
Quote: Originally Posted by lioness90 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Thanks y'all. This is my first real SS (as you can probably tell).
Me too!

 
All that I did was update my profile with general likes and vague preferences. There's nothing specific I really have in mind, and honestly, I would rather be surprised.  I know that's not very helpful, but I like a surprise more than I like getting something in particular that I requested.  I am very open-minded when it comes to cosmetics, and I am happy to try pretty much anything.  I would like to get something that my SS likes herself or just something random to try out.  So I am probably one of the unhelpful giftees that someone on here has mentioned.  My apologies.

 
  I didn't know where else to post this, so I thought I'd share it here.  I subscribe to Ipsy, Birchbox, Glossybox and Julep, I also order things on-line from Amazon and Ulta, among other stores.  My friend works in the office next to mine and last week she made a comment about all the orders I receive at work, I didn't think anything of it and let it go.  Then today her son was at the office and she says to him, "This is Jessica, you know the one with the shopping problem."  I didn't say anything, but I was like WTF?  Do I make comments about her choices, um, no.  It just irritated the crap out of me!  
Would you like me to come beat her up for you?   You can return the favor with my co-workers who don't understand the "don't bother me, I have auditors here."
Ooo I can be the auditor and glare at her.
 
Quote: Originally Posted by usofjessamerica /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  My dear Secret Santee:

My boyfriend saw the piles of samples and other applicable goodies that I have set aside in our apartment for you. He has since decided that you will also need coffee and other treats from Starbucks. I really hope you have a nice mail carrier because this box is gonna be bulky!

-Jessica :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

PS. If anyone needs an elf on the shelf , just hit me up. Everyone knows that MUT is 100x more fun than writing a paper.
Your boyfriend sounds like the bomb.  I was with mine on Saturday night and instead of paying attention was stalking my santee on my phone and making notes on a sheet of paper.  He finally asked what I was doing and when I told him, he couldn't wrap his head around why I'd be shopping for and trading makeup with strangers.  I said yall aren't really strangers.  Then he was baffled by the fact that his seemingly low maintenance girlfriend hangs out on makeup forums.  Can you get yours to talk to mine?!?

 
Quote: Originally Posted by utgal2004 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Your boyfriend sounds like the bomb.  I was with mine on Saturday night and instead of paying attention was stalking my santee on my phone and making notes on a sheet of paper.  He finally asked what I was doing and when I told him, he couldn't wrap his head around why I'd be shopping for and trading makeup with strangers.  I said yall aren't really strangers.  Then he was baffled by the fact that his seemingly low maintenance girlfriend hangs out on makeup forums.  Can you get yours to talk to mine?!?
OMG I'm pretty sure the girls here know me better than people I know IRL.

Side note: all my hello kitty perfume came in, YAY! I wish it had been a SS box but still fun.

 
Your boyfriend sounds like the bomb.  I was with mine on Saturday night and instead of paying attention was stalking my santee on my phone and making notes on a sheet of paper.  He finally asked what I was doing and when I told him, he couldn't wrap his head around why I'd be shopping for and trading makeup with strangers.  I said yall aren't really strangers.  Then he was baffled by the fact that his seemingly low maintenance girlfriend hangs out on makeup forums.  Can you get yours to talk to mine?!?
Loveeeee that you're taking notes! I am too. Printed out my santees wish list and some survey things from this thread and have been taking notes and writing down ideas. But have yet to start the actual shopping. I want to put a lot of thought into what I'm buying and will probably not buy things all in one trip but over several trips. And I'm still WATCHING my Santee, LOL Oh so creepy and fun! I *wonder* if my SS is watching me too!!
 

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