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  They're pretty affordable...until you buy one of everything! lol. If you like cute-packaged things, Korea is where you need to direct your attention lol.




And yes, this was taken from my wishlist lmao.
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  You are the incarnation of enabling evil.  
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Speaking of enabling...what is that lovely blue lippie you're wearing in your profile pic, Slinka?   I just received my - helped fund the kickstarter Lip Bar - lippie in bourbon blue.  It's quite a bit darker (more Navy) and the texture is a bit disappointing. I had an awesome bright blue back in my regular clubbing days, but haven't found one in years. 

 
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  Now to go stop the kitten from chewing the zippers off my luggage... :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Riiiiight.  Good luck with that.  

(I have two two-year-old cats.  One likes to bite -- just bite, not chew -- the edges of flaps on cardboard boxes.  He also has what I refer to as his chewy towel that he sits and chews on just because.  There are other towels around, but he focuses on this one particular towel for some reason, and he wanders around the apartment very confused when it's in the laundry.  The other cat targets plasticky reusable shopping bags like IKEA sells.  He's uninterested in chewing towels.)

 
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  Quote: Originally Posted by JC327 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Thanks for posting how did I not know about this? My wallet will definitely beg for mercy.
They're pretty affordable...until you buy one of everything! lol. If you like cute-packaged things, Korea is where you need to direct your attention lol.




And yes, this was taken from my wishlist lmao.


Oh...I wish that you were my Secret Santee just because I'd be able to buy everything from a single beauty store in Koreatown! 

 
Quote: Originally Posted by Dayo Steph /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Speaking of enabling...what is that lovely blue lippie you're wearing in your profile pic, Slinka?   I just received my - helped fund the kickstarter Lip Bar - lippie in bourbon blue.  It's quite a bit darker (more Navy) and the texture is a bit disappointing. I had an awesome bright blue back in my regular clubbing days, but haven't found one in years.
It's actually a base (I think I used something like ELF primer or something...you could also use a gloss or a nude/white/clear lip tar) with Sugarpill's Hellatronic Elektrocute pigment over it. It actually wore for a long time, shockingly.

I can also recommend OCC's Rx lip tar- very similar shade of blue but you wouldn't have to work as much and it'll stay for sure lol.

I do not suggest Manic Panics (I think it's called midnight? Don't remember- but it's blue) as you have to build it a hell of a lot and its a very dark blue.

 
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Riiiiight.  Good luck with that.  

(I have two two-year-old cats.  One likes to bite -- just bite, not chew -- the edges of flaps on cardboard boxes.  He also has what I refer to as his chewy towel that he sits and chews on just because.  There are other towels around, but he focuses on this one particular towel for some reason, and he wanders around the apartment very confused when it's in the laundry.  The other cat targets plasticky reusable shopping bags like IKEA sells.  He's uninterested in chewing towels.)
I keep calling Stormageddon the kitten, but he's a year and a couple months.  I figure it's the equivalent of the terrible twos, he gets into everything, omg.  We have to be really careful with metallic stretchy string otherwise he tries to chew. Same with cardboard. He even tries to eat the cardboard he scratches up from his nail scratcher. Eww.  Yet he has tons of food and fresh water, and we watch him eat.  He's also a drooler, but hey, at least if he drools on you, he gives you a bath until you're clean - lol!

 
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Oh...I wish that you were my Secret Santee just because I'd be able to buy everything from a single beauty store in Koreatown!
WHY AREN'T YOU MY SS???!?!? How lucky you are!

Ah well, maybe next year =p

 
So I just used my first ever Lush products, compliments of my SS....I think I'm in love! I tried the Snowcake soap (um, amazing? My skin is so soft and I am obsessed with this scent) and the Ocean Salt Scrub, which left my face super smooth and soft. I totally get the hype now, and I definitely think I'll be ordering a few things. I can't wait to try my Cupcake mask tomorrow!

As for my gift, it looks like my final order will be in on Wednesday! So SS, your gift should be on its way by Friday and I am sorry for the delay! And for those who were worried about disappointing their Santee, I don't think that'll happen :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  My gift has quite a few items, but is not super extravagant....but I'm hoping she'll love it!

 
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  Surprisingly, I ended up having a really great day.

I woke up to my amazing SS gift. I went to work and found out I got a promotion I'd been hoping for (I currently work as an aide taking care of developmentally disabled children and young adults...but I was just promoted to Activities, which means I will quite literally get paid to play with them...games, crafts, spa nights, karaoke, and taking them out on outings to things like the circus, NBA games, the orchard, shopping..._

Now I come home, see that several other ladies got their gifts which I am looking forward to fawning over, and it is officially my weekend off. What a super day!
Congrats!!! That sounds like it must be really fun but super challenging at the same time.  

Definitely! But it will be less physically and emotionally stressful than the caregiving I am doing now, and I have always felt that my strong suit is having fun with the kids and bringing them out of their shells, and I am just really excited and grateful for this opportunity! Plus I'll get to work more human hours! Thank you :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld View Post So I just used my first ever Lush products, compliments of my SS....I think I'm in love! I tried the Snowcake soap (um, amazing? My skin is so soft and I am obsessed with this scent) and the Ocean Salt Scrub, which left my face super smooth and soft. I totally get the hype now, and I definitely think I'll be ordering a few things. I can't wait to try my Cupcake mask tomorrow! As for my gift, it looks like my final order will be in on Wednesday! So SS, your gift should be on its way by Friday and I am sorry for the delay! And for those who were worried about disappointing their Santee, I don't think that'll happen :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> My gift has quite a few items, but is not super extravagant....but I'm hoping she'll love it! Can't wait 'till I pop my Lush cherry. lol. I went into a store for the first time last week and was...well, I wanted it ALL. All of it. But refrained, as it's on my list and if my ss got some for me then I'm sure they intended to take my virginity- only fair I let them have it if they went through the trouble lol. Ss- feel free to send me all of the lush. =p

 
Dear Secret Santa, Thank you for keeping me updated through your little elf while I am out of the country. We are back later today and I know receiving what you picked up will brighten my week next week. I love to see how everyone wrapped everything and how thoughtful everyone is!!

 
Can I just say I love you ladies? This is by far the very best thread on make up talk right now! I kinda wish we could all take a girls trip together to Sephora, LUSH, & anything else that sounds fun! I got my package yesterday & I'm still in tears over it. I don't think I've ever received anything so thought out in my life. (Goodness, & who wouldn't cry over receiving NAKED 3?). It was all so much more than I ever expected or deserved. The ladies on here are the best of the best. I am loving all the secret chit chat & the amazing reveals! You all truly are amazing people inside & out! Anyone is lucky to be anyone's Santee on this board. To those who think their gifts aren't good enough, they totally are. Everyone loves getting mail! Especially surprise pretties! The thought that you all put into your gifts is truly magical & that's what this season is all about! Thank you ALL for making this the most magical Christmas ever for me! You all are the best! And keep these reveals coming. Seeing everyone's goodies is what makes my day every day! I'm loving this!

 
Riiiiight.  Good luck with that.   (I have two two-year-old cats.  One likes to bite -- just bite, not chew -- the edges of flaps on cardboard boxes.  He also has what I refer to as his chewy towel that he sits and chews on just because.  There are other towels around, but he focuses on this one particular towel for some reason, and he wanders around the apartment very confused when it's in the laundry.  The other cat targets plasticky reusable shopping bags like IKEA sells.  He's uninterested in chewing towels.)
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I have their bothers. Jethro had what we call his "sucky" blanket. Every morning or if he decided he has had a bad day. Head under the blanket and going to town. Oliver is obsessed with bags and boxes. But couldn't care less about blankets.
 
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I have their bothers. Jethro had what we call his "sucky" blanket. Every morning or if he decided he has had a bad day. Head under the blanket and going to town. Oliver is obsessed with bags and boxes. But couldn't care less about blankets.

I recognize this is a typo.  I also recognize that it is completely appropriate at times!    
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Womp womp. Annoying things of the morning: -I swapped with someone and their end of the trade hasn't updated for like 4 days and it was supposed to be here by now but according to tracking it's just been "processed by the sorting facility". So it wouldn't be her fault if it didn't come through... But I'm still bummed. -I reached out to my boyfriends favorite webcomic artist to buy a book off of him that was sold almost only through kickstarter. He was really sweet and said yes - he has spares. I paypal'd him a month ago (as a gift. I'm kicking myself.). He said he I will receive it by the end of November and will get the shipping details. Nothing. Radio silence. I'm out $50 and what would've been a great gift -I have finals and need to study but my boyfriends mom insists we ALL go and buy a Christmas tree together early in the AM before all the good ones are picked over. Last year it took all day to pick a tree. We went to like 7 lots. I don't understand. I need to study. THE GOOD NEWS: I'm on my way to ship my SSantees present!! Sorry for being so crabby this morning. It's too cold and I'm ~*annoyed*~ but I'm so excited to see what other gifts roll out today!

 
Womp womp. Annoying things of the morning: -I swapped with someone and their end of the trade hasn't updated for like 4 days and it was supposed to be here by now but according to tracking it's just been "processed by the sorting facility". So it wouldn't be her fault if it didn't come through... But I'm still bummed. -I reached out to my boyfriends favorite webcomic artist to buy a book off of him that was sold almost only through kickstarter. He was really sweet and said yes - he has spares. I paypal'd him a month ago (as a gift. I'm kicking myself.). He said he I will receive it by the end of November and will get the shipping details. Nothing. Radio silence. I'm out $50 and what would've been a great gift -I have finals and need to study but my boyfriends mom insists we ALL go and buy a Christmas tree together early in the AM before all the good ones are picked over. Last year it took all day to pick a tree. We went to like 7 lots. I don't understand. I need to study. THE GOOD NEWS: I'm on my way to ship my SSantees present!! Sorry for being so crabby this morning. It's too cold and I'm ~*annoyed*~ but I'm so excited to see what other gifts roll out today!
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I hope Christmas tree shopping goes quickly!
 
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Womp womp.
Annoying things of the morning:
-I swapped with someone and their end of the trade hasn't updated for like 4 days and it was supposed to be here by now but according to tracking it's just been "processed by the sorting facility". So it wouldn't be her fault if it didn't come through... But I'm still bummed.
-I reached out to my boyfriends favorite webcomic artist to buy a book off of him that was sold almost only through kickstarter. He was really sweet and said yes - he has spares. I paypal'd him a month ago (as a gift. I'm kicking myself.). He said he I will receive it by the end of November and will get the shipping details. Nothing. Radio silence. I'm out $50 and what would've been a great gift
-I have finals and need to study but my boyfriends mom insists we ALL go and buy a Christmas tree together early in the AM before all the good ones are picked over. Last year it took all day to pick a tree. We went to like 7 lots. I don't understand. I need to study.

THE GOOD NEWS: I'm on my way to ship my SSantees present!!

Sorry for being so crabby this morning. It's too cold and I'm ~*annoyed*~ but I'm so excited to see what other gifts roll out today!
Sorry, that sounds crazy.  Hopefully everyone will be able to pick out a tree faster.  Do you think your boyfriend will collude with you in a "This is THE tree, we have to get it" plan?  My husband and I are sneaky.  We go with my family to a lot that is across from our favorite chinese food place.  We then tell everyone we got a reservation for lunch.  This makes everyone feel like they have to pick a tree before the reservation.  Good luck to you!  I hope your finals go well.  (I am studying too!)  I am sure your santee will love her gift.  

 

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