(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[kawaiiwoofs]

Lol! No! The question makes sense! My friends say that I look like a hipster who happens to look like she has a real person job. I think I mostly dress like what is shown on Cap Hill Style (favorite blog). As far as make up goes, I don't really do anything too crazy with eyeshadow and my central focus is usually a bold lip if I'm feeling it!

@usofjessamerica  hahah i know the style is an odd question but I think it might help a lot of people. If someone says they prefer a natural style I won't get them a bold eyeshadow. I just find it easier to shop for people if I know their style I guess. Also good point on the nude lip colors. That's a big no for me as well!

 

[ttanner2005]

What scents do you like:

I'm not big on perfumes, but I like like floral and fruity scents; I don't do candles, but love my wax melts (I like my house to smell warm and cozy)

What scents do you not like:

I don't really like clean, linen, or musky scents, and vanilla can be too overpowering

What makeup item can you not use at all:

classic liquid liners with the classic brush (but I love the brush tip on the Jessie Girl Liquid Liner pen, and felt tips), bronzer, lipgloss

What makeup item do you ise every day:

Lipstick, eyeliner, mascara (oily lids so picky on the mascara)

What colors do you avoid:

yellow, neon colors, orange, barbie pink)

How would you describe your style of makeup?

Natural or classic at work, play up the colors and looks on the weekends

 

[tweakabell]

My Questions:

What are your feelings on prepared/unsealed samples?

What kind of extras would make your day?

 

[Elizabeth Mac]

Scents: I love jasmine, almond, and eucalyptus scented products. I really love fresh balsam (Christmas tree) scented candles. I'm not a fan of rose, mint, or any of the "baked goods" scents. 

Makeup items I can't use at all: Lip liner (never use), lip gloss (prefer lipstick), and mascara (own plenty).

Makeup items I use every day: Eye shadow (always pinks & neutrals) and lipstick (dark plums or pale pinks) 

My style of makeup: Day: classic/simple  Night: sultry or sparkly (depending on where I'm going)

Favorite colors: Pinks, purples, reds, corals, browns, blacks

Colors I avoid: Orange, yellow, and blue

Colors I use most in my apartment: dark brown, burgundy, deep green 

Products I have enough of: Body lotion and mascara

Wrapping preference: I love taking my time, unwrapping individually and enjoying the moment, but please don't stress over this!

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

What scents do you like:

I love so many scents, my favorite perfumes are Balenciaga Florabotanica and Gwen Stefani LAMB. Those two fragrances are so different and that's the point I am trying to make.... I love lots of scents.

What scents do you not like:

Pa-freaking-tchouli.... Yuck, smells straight up like dirty pits to me.

What makeup item can you not use at all:

I can't really use highlighter... I am too pale and have oily skin so my face is shiny enough. AND sticky lipgloss, ew.

What makeup item do you ise every day:

Eyeliner, mascara, blush and lip balm

What colors do you avoid:

I will use every color but my lips look funny with reds or dark colors like brown and nudes aren't great for me either.

How would you describe your style of makeup?

I would call it vintage-biker chic. I love doing winged eyeliner and darker eyes but natural or light lip colors.

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

Quote: Originally Posted by tweakabell /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  My Questions:

What are your feelings on prepared/unsealed samples?

What kind of extras would make your day?
I would love prepared and unsealed samples depending on the product. I wouldn't necessarily want a lip product that was unsealed but perfume, hair products etc would be fine by me.

Any type of extras would make my day, stuff to unwind, candles, lip balms, a nice hand written card or a picture of Charlie Hunnam... you know... well, that last one might work me up a little bit. Hahahahahaa

 

[ttanner2005]

What are your feelings on prepared/unsealed samples?

I would be good with prepared/unsealed samples as extras, swatched and sanitized items from your subscriptions are fine

What kind of extras would make your day?

BB creams (pink toned ivory)

Face masks

Face scrubs

Eye cream

AHA/BHA exfoliators

Lipsticks (especially UD's Revolution lipsticks and OCC Lip Tars (since you don't need much)) Bold and Dark colors, no orange tones

Your HG products

Handmade Items-If my Santa is crafty.

 

[tulosai]

Quote: Originally Posted by tweakabell /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  My Questions:

What are your feelings on prepared/unsealed samples?

What kind of extras would make your day?
Very positive feelings toward unsealed samples of any kind as extras as long as they are unused.

Extras are amazing, anything is fine /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[utgal2004]

I think I have most of this in my wish list but here goes---

What scents do you like:
Clean or fresh, fruity, and all of the winter/holiday ones like snow, cranberry, sugar plum, peppermint, pumpkin, cinnamon, christmas tree, etc.
 

What scents do you not like:
Jasmine, Vanilla, heavy floral scents.  Also not a fan of most baked goods scents like cake, whoopie pie, sugar cookie.  I enjoy baking and like the smell of the real thing too much.

What makeup item can you not use at all:
Blush.  My skin has so much red/pink in it that I just don't use it.  Not a fan of lip liner either.  I'm a mess with the loose pigments, powders and glitters that seem to be all the rage right now.  I need makeup that can go in makeup bag and not end up on everything.

What makeup item do you use every day:
Tinted moisturizer, lip gloss, mascara, eyeshadow

What colors do you avoid?

Nudes on lips make me look sickly.  Not a fan of yellow or orange eyeshadows or nail polishes. Probably won't use a bright green or teal eyeshadow/liner either.  

How would you describe your style of makeup?

Definitely fairly simple/classic/professional at work.  I try to add pops of color on the weekend, especially with nails/lips/eyes.  I go through phases where I get bored with what I've been wearing and try out lots of new options so it changes a lot.

 

[Jamie P]

Quote: Originally Posted by tweakabell /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  My Questions:

What are your feelings on prepared/unsealed samples?

What kind of extras would make your day?
I don't mind prepared samples as long as they haven't been sitting around for a long time... like if you went and got one FOR me... that's cool. I just don't want one that has had time for bacteria to grow in.

Extras... wow. I like perfume samples BUT I have way too many right now so I guess I shouldn't get more... no way I'll get through what I have anytime soon. I like lipstick samples because I am super picky on lip colors... so that way I get to try before I commit. I love candles so little candles would be great. I dunno honestly... I love goodies of all sorts. Anything extra thrown in would just make me giddy and happy. 

 

[lovepink]

What scents do you like:

Clean, fresh, light florals

What scents do you not like:

Musky, baked goods (if perfume, ok for candles lotions etc) 

What makeup item can you not use at all:

Foundation, blush, BB cream

What makeup item do you ise every day:

eye shadow primer, eyeshadow, eyeliner (pencil, gel, marker), mascara, moistuizer, makeup remover, lip product of some variety (not plumpers though) 

What colors do you avoid:

I am not a fan of yellow (makes me look sallow) for eyeshadows.  Other than that for lips or eyes, game on!

How would you describe your style of makeup?

Depends on the day/mood.  I like a neutral eye with bright bold eyeliner, and pink lips but it varies daily!

I am fine with extras!  A perfect extra is something that is not foundation, blush, bb cream or facial moisturizer, other than that I am up for anything.  If you have something from a wish list that is gently used I am ok with that (as long as it is marked as such) as I can sanitize myself (depending on what it is)

 

[tweakabell]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jamie P /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I don't mind prepared samples as long as they haven't been sitting around for a long time... like if you went and got one FOR me... that's cool. I just don't want one that has had time for bacteria to grow in.
EWWW cringe worthy. It was just people were talking about having Sephora prepare a sample for their SS and I could see people having a problem with unsealed samples (not me, SS hint hint /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> ) so was just trying to get a feel for what others stances were.

 

[utgal2004]

Quote: Originally Posted by tweakabell /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  My Questions:

What are your feelings on prepared/unsealed samples?

What kind of extras would make your day?
I'm completely fine with prepared, unsealed or swatched samples.  I don't want a half used tube of lipstick but if you've only swatched and sanitized an item, that's fine with me.

Not picky on extras. Candy, baked goods, coffee, tea, candles, something handmade, something from your hometown, anything Christmasy.  I'm a big reader so a list of your favorite books or a bookmark. A list of your favorite blogs would also be fun.  

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

OH. I also hate any and all lip gloss. No thank you! I don't mind unsealed samples. I'm a fan of samples of masks and the FAB ultra repair concentrate and I ususally ask for samples of either of those things at sephora because I'm too cheap to actually buy them haha. Someone sent me a little tiny vial of a liptar as an extra in a trade and I LOVED that idea. Those as extras would be great! I'm also huge on coffee (my boyfriend and I are baristas. I guess I'm an ex barista) and teas. I would mostly love something local to you though /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Tiffany27la]

Do you own a lot of items from any particular brand? My biggest fear is if someone's list said "I love the Balm!" So I bought them stuff from there and then they end up with two of the same things! Yanno?

^^ YES ^^ For this reason alone, I am *really* going to try and stick with wishlist items only..I would hate for my santee to end up with dupes :/

 

[trekkersangel]

Favorite Colors: Coral is & has always been my favorite color.  Someday (when my youngest hits a year & moves in with his brothers & out of the baby room) my baby room will become my craft heaven & it will be filled with corals & turquoises!  Someday.  I also love pinks & turquoises. . . icy colors.  Have you ever heard of the book series called: Pinkalicious?  Yup, that pretty much sums me up in a nutshell.  I wear ANYTHING make-up wise.  I say I'm a neutral person, but I don't have a single neutral pallete in my make-up collection.  But seriously, I'll wear any color anyone sends me & I especially love sparkly & glittery things.  Kitchen & Bathroom are Mickey Mouse & black, red, white, & yellow (seriously. . . I LOVE Mickey).  My living room is a beautiful light green, white, & maroon.

Make Up Brands: I literally have been using the same make-up palette (Bare Minerals READY eye, blush, foundation, etc.) for YEARS.  I'm just now starting to explore other companies & I'm addicted.  I have barely ANYTHING.  So send me YOUR favorites.  Open my eyes to fun things!

Wrapped: INDIVIDUALLY.  Oh man, I'm so slow & methodical.  I love unwrapping things.  I love the suspense & the excitement after every little thing.  I'm weird like that.

Scents: My ONLY dislike is floral things.  I can't handle them.  However, give me something fruity or something that smells like food?  Oh yeah!  (I like food too!)

Samples: I'll take prepared/unsealed samples (like LUSH & Sephora).  I love any kind of sample really.  It helps me to try things out.

Extras that would make my day?:  I get excited about notes.  I like to know when people put thought into things.  I'd love to have a little note from my Secret Santa to get to know them a little better too.  And CHOCOLATE always makes my special days magical.  I also love homemade/homebaked things.  Things that come from the heart.  People have mentioned Local things which I think is really cool too.

Here's my question:

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?)

Mine would be my BB Cream & tinted lip balms.  I go through them like nobody's business.

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

What scents do you like:

Warm, sweet scents!  Vanilla, sugar, light florals, etc.

What scents do you not like:

Citrus and heavy scents.

What makeup item can you not use at all:

Bronzer.  I. am. so. pale. 

What makeup item do you use every day:

Mattifying powder!  Darn shiny skin!

What colors do you avoid:

Yellows, oranges, and cool shades.  Although I would like to find a perfect lavender shade of eyeshadow!

How would you describe your style of makeup?

Fun, playful, I really just suit my style to the event.  Warm neutrals for everyday, Fun bright colors for special events.

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

What are your feelings on prepared/unsealed samples?

Totally OK, as long as they're not old!  In fact, go crazy with the samples.  Send me some of YOUR favorite things, or items you'd like me to try.

What kind of extras would make your day?

Anything, I'm not picky!  I would love something handmade, something chocolate, something snack-y.  I'm not allergic to anything, so run free!  

 

[Jamie P]

Quote: Originally Posted by trekkersangel /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Favorite Colors: Coral is & has always been my favorite color.  Someday (when my youngest hits a year & moves in with his brothers & out of the baby room) my baby room will become my craft heaven & it will be filled with corals & turquoises!  Someday.  I also love pinks & turquoises. . . icy colors.  Have you ever heard of the book series called: Pinkalicious?  Yup, that pretty much sums me up in a nutshell.  I wear ANYTHING make-up wise.  I say I'm a neutral person, but I don't have a single neutral pallete in my make-up collection.  But seriously, I'll wear any color anyone sends me & I especially love sparkly & glittery things.  Kitchen & Bathroom are Mickey Mouse & black, red, white, & yellow (seriously. . . I LOVE Mickey).  My living room is a beautiful light green, white, & maroon.

Make Up Brands: I literally have been using the same make-up palette (Bare Minerals READY eye, blush, foundation, etc.) for YEARS.  I'm just now starting to explore other companies & I'm addicted.  I have barely ANYTHING.  So send me YOUR favorites.  Open my eyes to fun things!

Wrapped: INDIVIDUALLY.  Oh man, I'm so slow & methodical.  I love unwrapping things.  I love the suspense & the excitement after every little thing.  I'm weird like that.

Scents: My ONLY dislike is floral things.  I can't handle them.  However, give me something fruity or something that smells like food?  Oh yeah!  (I like food too!)

Samples: I'll take prepared/unsealed samples (like LUSH & Sephora).  I love any kind of sample really.  It helps me to try things out.

Extras that would make my day?:  I get excited about notes.  I like to know when people put thought into things.  I'd love to have a little note from my Secret Santa to get to know them a little better too.  And CHOCOLATE always makes my special days magical.  I also love homemade/homebaked things.  Things that come from the heart.  People have mentioned Local things which I think is really cool too.

Here's my question:

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?)

Mine would be my BB Cream & tinted lip balms.  I go through them like nobody's business.
Wow... I guess mascara and eyeliner only because those go bad before I use them up. Also makeup setting sprays... I go through those fast. 

 

[tweakabell]

It's a little sad that we have 100 sign-ups and it's always the same 10 people talking. HOW AM I GOING TO STALK YOU??