(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[slinka]

I hope I get @slinka as my recipient, because I've been stalking her already. Every trade you take Every post you make I'll be watching youuuuu. 

Omfg lol! I missed that post til just now! I want my waifu as a ss too ^_^ /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> We're the perfect weird, stalky couple on here. She has to send me her ginger cat of doom anyways lol

 

[LadyK]

I had to check out lush after hearing everybody rave about it on here.  The products look amazing!!!  I will have to put my Lush virgin status on my secret santa list.  It even looks like there is a store about 35 mins away.  Can't wait to find out who my secret santa  is so I have an excuse to check it out.  

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by morre22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I haven't even gotten my person yet and I've already shopped for them lol. I hope they don't mind that I'm not just getting make-up/beauty. I got some jewelry and accessories too....
I love jewelry and accessories!

 

[Deareux]

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


Omfg lol! I missed that post til just now! I want my waifu as a ss too ^_^ /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
We're the perfect weird, stalky couple on here. She has to send me her ginger cat of doom anyways lol

It would work out for both of us. I don't want to have to split up my stalking time between two people if I don't have to.

 

[tweakabell]

Did anyone else feel really weird making the SS wishlist? I'm usually the shopper for my household and I've always been taught that asking for things is rude so it basically went against every fiber in my being to make a list. Oh and trying to convey who I am without meeting a person, really hard cuz I'm an odd duck.

 

[makeitupasigo]

Quote: Originally Posted by tweakabell /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Did anyone else feel really weird making the SS wishlist? I'm usually the shopper for my household and I've always been taught that asking for things is rude so it basically went against every fiber in my being to make a list. Oh and trying to convey who I am without meeting a person, really hard cuz I'm an odd duck.
Yeah. I'm not sure I got exactly everything across. I wish my SS the best of luck! I tried my best

 

[tweakabell]

People would probably see me as a really wishy- washy, indecisive kinda person but it's really not the case. I've found that because I'm such a control freak that if something doesn't go exactly the way I had it planned in my head I see it as a failure ( and so many things have gone wonky, lol) so for most things I've had to learn to just go with the flow which results in an I'll try anything once, no specifics  kind of attitude.

Dear SS I swear I'll love almost anything you buy, my list is just a jumping off point. I'd try to assure you that I'm not crazy but that would make me a liar

 

[JC327]

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

Oh I've never been to this site before! I love Secret Santa Surprises and stuff.. Oh well, hopefully by next year I can join in on the fun!
Welcome!

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by morre22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Do we have anyone from other countries joining in so far?
I live in Germany!

 

[zadidoll]

I'll post the list of all those confirmed to join the day I close sign ups. This will only be the list of those who are participating and not the actual Secret Santa list. That's for my eyes only but I will reveal that after Christmas. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[cobainrls]

I love jewelry and accessories!

me too!

 

[Charity1217]

Did anyone else feel really weird making the SS wishlist? I'm usually the shopper for my household and I've always been taught that asking for things is rude so it basically went against every fiber in my being to make a list. Oh and trying to convey who I am without meeting a person, really hard cuz I'm an odd duck.

I'm the same way! I have my wish page but it's still empty. I can't figure out what to write and I hate asking for things.

 

[Sakura83]

Quote: Originally Posted by Charity1217 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I'm the same way! I have my wish page but it's still empty. I can't figure out what to write and I hate asking for things.
Oh yea I'm with you girls there. It felt weird but I figured if someone loved giving gifts as much as I do, a list or idea of what that person likes/dislikes is a must for shopping since we don't know each other well enough. In person I'm a good listener and pick up on things someone is interested in or like and I get a kick out of the surprise look on their faces when their birthdays come up lol. 

 

[tweakabell]

Quote: Originally Posted by Charity1217 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I'm the same way! I have my wish page but it's still empty. I can't figure out what to write and I hate asking for things.

I've been putting it off but today I needed a happy distraction, my husband's vacation ended and he flew back overseas today

 

[zadidoll]

@Charity1217 & @tweakabell you don't have to put down specifics. If there are certain colors or textures you like you can put that down like. "I like cream blushes" or "I like pinks and purples". What you put on the list is up to and it can be specific or it can be general. The more we know about you the easier it is for your Secret Santa to shop for you. Someone who doesn't have a list, even with general ideas, it's hard because what if you hate pink lipstick and your SS gave you pink lipstick?

 

[chelsealynn]

Quote: Originally Posted by jpark107 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  My nose is sensitive to strongly scented products. So, while I personally wouldn't want Lush products, I'd bear going into a Lush store for my Secret Santee! Also, I have relatively easy access to several NYC stores (including Inglot, Lush, Ricky's, Sabon). So, I hope that my Secret Santee lists some of these store's products on their wish list. 

Sabon!  I've only tried one of their products so far, it was a foot cream, but I loved it!  Now I'm going to put them on my list

 

[tweakabell]

Quote: Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
@Charity1217 & @tweakabell you don't have to put down specifics. If there are certain colors or textures you like you can put that down like. "I like cream blushes" or "I like pinks and purples". What you put on the list is up to and it can be specific or it can be general. The more we know about you the easier it is for your Secret Santa to shop for you. Someone who doesn't have a list, even with general ideas, it's hard because what if you hate pink lipstick and your SS gave you pink lipstick?
Yea, I got it done it was just a bit weird lol. I tried to get a good mix of specifics (for ideas), colors, and general product types so that there's a least a general idea of what I was looking for but it was definitely an interesting experience lol I definitely know how hard it is to shop for someone who gives you no direction, I'm pretty sure my husband's default phrase is "I don't know" It drives me insane.

 

[Jac13]

I feel bad because I don't have many extras to give. I hope my secret santa doesn't mind that!

Don't feel bad. I was able to go to Macy's and get free perfume samples. Plus I hit some other places. They can only say yes or no. If you have subs, you can always pull from that. Quality is better than quantity; I hope that helps you.

 

[makeitupasigo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jac13 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Don't feel bad. I was able to go to Macy's and get free perfume samples. Plus I hit some other places. They can only say yes or no. If you have subs, you can always pull from that. Quality is better than quantity; I hope that helps you.
Thanks! That was very helpful!

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sakura83 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by Charity1217 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I'm the same way! I have my wish page but it's still empty. I can't figure out what to write and I hate asking for things.
Oh yea I'm with you girls there. It felt weird but I figured if someone loved giving gifts as much as I do, a list or idea of what that person likes/dislikes is a must for shopping since we don't know each other well enough. In person I'm a good listener and pick up on things someone is interested in or like and I get a kick out of the surprise look on their faces when their birthdays come up lol. 


Yeah, making a wish list is weird! I just viewed mine as making a list of a bunch of things I love and/or want and not what I actually expect them to get for me, because I think they can get a pretty good idea of the kinds of things I like that way, you know? So a lot of things on my list are out of the price range, but I included them so they can figure out my "style". /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />