(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[Sheeeeeelby]

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

I'm a little sad. I had hoped to send a DIY advent but looking at some people's lists it probably isn't going to be possible because the items I have are a giant mishmash of color/neutrals,skincare, bath/body, and nails. So it looks like it might go to my mom. The question I have is a few minis will fit in each box so one item per box or filled?

The very very beginnings,pre-prettifying


Oh my gosh, how neat! I would love it too!   Seriously though, this would be awesome! I just love surprises and trying new things.

 

[Sakura83]

Ooh I just caught up on these posts lol. I've went shopping all day at the Outlets and it took all of my will power not to start buying left and right for my SS until tomorrow. I'am also glad to hear people would like a pretty descriptive profile/lists (because I have the same request as well) to get a better idea because I felt like I was writing too much in mine

 The more I know about my SS buddy the better and more personal the gift will be and I just want to make it extra special. So to my SS buddy, be prepared for a beautiful surprise! 

 

 

[Jamie P]

Ok here is a question. Is there any particular brand that you dislike? Like... you really don't like any (or 99%) of the products from that brand? 

My answer is (don't kill me...) Benefit. Almost every product I have tried, I hated. There are a few I haven't hated, but I didn't love them either. It's just a dud brand for me. 

 

[Tiffany27la]

I really like the idea of answering all the questions so our SS can get a better idea of who we are/what we like/etc..BUT, I don't want my SS to feel backed in a corner like he/she is limited to such a narrow scope...the truth is, I'd be thrilled with anything. really.

 

[farrah3]

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I met my hubby when I was 19. We dated for 2 weeks, got engaged, he left for basic training two days later & came back 3 days before our wedding. . . Left the day after & we FINALLY got to start being together 4 months later after he deployed. Now almost 13 years & too many deployments to count, we are as happy as we can be with 6 kids & our whole lives ahead of us. My motto is "when you know, you know, so why put it off til later?" Best 12 years of my life!
I met my hubby when I was 19 too.  We dated for 4 years, got married & have 6 kids.  Best 18 years of my life.  So glad to see another large family on here!

 

[lioness90]

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

I'm a little sad. I had hoped to send a DIY advent but looking at some people's lists it probably isn't going to be possible because the items I have are a giant mishmash of color/neutrals,skincare, bath/body, and nails. So it looks like it might go to my mom. The question I have is a few minis will fit in each box so one item per box or filled?

The very very beginnings,pre-prettifying

Speaking for myself this would be the most amazing SS ever!  I am one of those who sees my list as more of a guideline than a rule.  I'm pretty much up for anything.  I wouldn't give up on your plan yet.  I think there are probably a few ladies who would love something like this.  So creative!  

I AGREE!!! This is so cool!

Quote: Originally Posted by tweakabell /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  It's not just one persons list. But there's no gloss, no color, no neutrals, no skincare, no body wash that smells, no nail polish, no colored nail polish, no moisturizers, no mascaras, no liquid liner, no colored liner.

If we had no cash limit I'd fill it per spec of my SS and there'd be no issue. Unfortunately, there's a limit and I can't just spend everything on the calendar, so most of it has been pulled from my stashes, broken out of sets, or been a GWP.
I'm in the minority that LOVES lip gloss. I love neutrals, skin care, body wash, nail polish, moisturizers, and mascaras.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jamie P /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Ok here is a question. Is there any particular brand that you dislike? Like... you really don't like any (or 99%) of the products from that brand? 

My answer is (don't kill me...) Benefit. Almost every product I have tried, I hated. There are a few I haven't hated, but I didn't love them either. It's just a dud brand for me. 
I'm not a fan of benefit either. I'm not a fan of Julep's creme nail polishes, tarte lipsurgences, and drugstore eye shadows.

 

[bluelion]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jamie P /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Ok here is a question. Is there any particular brand that you dislike? Like... you really don't like any (or 99%) of the products from that brand? 

My answer is (don't kill me...) Benefit. Almost every product I have tried, I hated. There are a few I haven't hated, but I didn't love them either. It's just a dud brand for me. 

Alright! I'm not a big Benefit fan either. At least, not anymore. I always feel like I'm in the minority on that one, but it's nice to know there are others too, heh.

 

[Jamie P]

I am SO ready to start shopping. I really hope I can make my SS giftee feel super special and loved! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

The one brand, and more like the one product that I absolutely despise are Stila lip glaze. Now their stay all day eyeliners are my HG liquid liners though.

 

[Jamie P]

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  The one brand, and more like the one product that I absolutely despise are Stila lip glaze. Now their stay all day eyeliners are my HG liquid liners though.
I just got my first Stila liquid liner in the Sephora Superstars kit.... LOVE it!

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

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  I just got my first Stila liquid liner in the Sephora Superstars kit.... LOVE it!
They are so amazing! I wish everyone could try them. I did buy the Kat Von D eyeliner set the other day but have yet to try them out, I am curious to see how they stack up. And I managed to get the Kat Von D set for $10 at the JCP sephora, so I couldn't really say no.

 

[lovepink]

Whoops never mind.

 

[Sakura83]

Speaking of "HG" items, this would be a great question. I honestly have not found the "one" of anything yet that I can't live without, I love experimenting but often find myself going back to some products in my collection normally UD mattifying powder, Tarte maracuja oil rollerball for example and a few others.

Q: Have you found your HG item(s)? If so what is it? 

 

[Jamie P]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sakura83 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Speaking of "HG" items, this would be a great question. I honestly have not found the "one" of anything yet that I can't live without, I love experimenting but often find myself going back to some products in my collection normally UD mattifying powder, Tarte maracuja oil rollerball for example and a few others.

Q: Have you found your HG item(s)? If so what is it? 
I have found my HG skincare products (Paula's Choice... especially the 2% BHA perfecting liquid), and my HG mascara is blinc Amplified... 

 

[trekkersangel]

Speaking of "HG" items, this would be a great question. I honestly have not found the "one" of anything yet that I can't live without, I love experimenting but often find myself going back to some products in my collection normally UD mattifying powder, Tarte maracuja oil rollerball for example and a few others. Q: Have you found your HG item(s)? If so what is it? 

Smash box BB cream in light! I can't live without it!!!

 

[Charity1217]

--To whoever gets me as their SS-- I would LOVE a homemade beauty advent calendar. or chocolate advent calendar. or any combination of the two. that is all. :icon_chee

I agree!!! My kids have to have chocolate advent calendars every year.

Ok here is a question. Is there any particular brand that you dislike? Like... you really don't like any (or 99%) of the products from that brand?  My answer is (don't kill me...) Benefit. Almost every product I have tried, I hated. There are a few I haven't hated, but I didn't love them either. It's just a dud brand for me. 

I am not a huge Benefit fan either. I put it down as one of the brands I have lots of because 1) I have some small samples from Benefit and 2) I was hoping I wouldn't get many other benefit items. I do like some of their stuff, just not most

The one brand, and more like the one product that I absolutely despise are Stila lip glaze. Now their stay all day eyeliners are my HG liquid liners though.

I love lip gloss but do not like Stila's ip glazed.

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Q: Have you found your HG item(s)? If so what is it? 

Tarte Amazonian Clay finishing powder and Benefit's They're Real Mascara

Q: Any brand you don't like (paraphrased)?

Hmm....I want to say I've always been on the fence with Stila. It was my first love and nothing will ever beat the $10 It Girl Palette. I really haven't liked anything from them ever since. 

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

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  YAY, loving the strong, successful women vibe too! I think we all tend to be too hard on ourselves if we don't have everything locked down. I wish I'd made finishing school more of a priority but I know why I didn't... I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up

What do you gals do?


I'm in grad school! I'm getting my masters in applied economics -- I'm in one of those 5 year BA-MS programs so I'll be all done by August right before I turn 23 and a half /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> During undergrad I was an RA, had a good handful of internships in political offices (and a semester in DC) and I worked at Starbucks (since I was 16!). I like to keep real, real busy. I have a soft job offer for a big consumer packaged goods company but nothing is real til I sign the paper, right? Until then I'm just dreaming of all the random crap I'm gonna buy 

 As far as significant others go, I've been dating my boyfriend for 2.5 years and we moved in together after dating for 6 months? All of my friends think of us as the "grown ups". He helps me swatch and pick out colors. Gotta love him.

Sorry guys! Just catching up. I think based off of the quizzes I'm going to tweak my SS wishlist/"profile" now ! 

 

[paralegalatl]

SECONDED.  I think I might be one of the people whose lists you feel 'wouldn't fit' but I think this looks like the awesomest thing ever, I wouldn't care what was in it!

I agree...my SS buddy is free to hop outside my list.

 

[LadyK]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jamie P /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Ok here is a question. Is there any particular brand that you dislike? Like... you really don't like any (or 99%) of the products from that brand? 

My answer is (don't kill me...) Benefit. Almost every product I have tried, I hated. There are a few I haven't hated, but I didn't love them either. It's just a dud b
I haven't had much luck with benefit either.  I'm not ready to give up yet though as I've only tried the fake up and watts up.  Other than that there aren't really any brands I don't like.