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KaffeeKlatsch · Marc Jacobs

RE: Secret Santa Wishlist/Likes/Dislikes

Luv2Shop · Kate Spade

Favorite Color? I love anything pink. I also love pink with either black or chocolate brown.

Favorite Band? I like so many kinds of music. I am really into One Republic and Fergie right now.

Favorite Movie? Tristian and Isolde (the one with James Franco,mmm), Elizabethtown. Love them, but don't have them. (hint hint) smile

Favorite Beauty Brand? I love ALL kinds of beauty products.

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to? I only get Kraft Family right now for the great recipes. I am really into finding good, easy to make recipies for me and the DH. I also love InStyle.

Favorite Hobby? I like to handmake greeting cards, shop, watch movies, play with our Great Dane puppy Duke who is the love of my life, cook.

Favorite Food/Snack? Pasta. Our house have a very Italian theme and I love to make pasta dishes. I also love any kind of chocolate, and I really love Land'O'Lakes Rasberry hot chocolate, but I can't find any right now. Godiva hot chocolate is great too.

what are your favorite stores? New York and Company, Old Navy, Cost Plus World Market.

what DON'T you want? Body products. I have a second job at Bath and Body Works right now so I am all set with that stuff.

what do you need? I don't really need anything. I am always open to adding to my movie, jewelry or cookbook collection.

Shoe size? 8

Clothing size? XL. Boo. wink

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room? Our dining room/kitchen is warm and Italian/wine themed. Our bedroom is burgundy and gold, romantic.

What kind of jewelry do you like? Nothing too big, I am short so I feel like clunky jewelry overpowers me. I like simple neclaces or earrings in silver or gold. I really love rose quartz, but I don't have any.

Least favorite color? orange, green, yellow.

a little about yourself: I have been married for 3 years, I am a graphic designer, I love to cook but I can only cook easy recipies with a picture that take less then 30 minutes to prepare. I am a homebody. I love watching movies, shopping, being with my family and our 8 month old 100 pound harlequin Great Dane named Duke. Christmas is my favorite time of year. My DH and I are pretty obsessed with the Food Network.

joy0302 · Kate Spade

Favorite Color? I love color, so it is hard for me to choose just one. Right now I would say teal if I had to pick just one.

Favorite Band? I love many types of music, but Lenny Kravitz is my main man because he is HOT! I really don't need any cd's though.

Favorite Movie? I love comedies, but I generally don't watch movies a lot. I prefer tv show dvd's if I am going to watch something. I love Friends and Sex and the City but I have those. I also love 3's Company from back in the day and only have season 5 on that one so far.

Favorite Beauty Brand? I am a MAC girl all the way, except for mascara. I also love Benefit because their products are super cute!

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to? I subscribe to so many magazines Cosmo, Lucky, Allure, Glamour, etc. I also love Elle Decor and US Weekly as well as Interior Design and do not subscribe to those.

Favorite Hobby? I love painting, interior design, drawing, crafts, photography, writing, shopping, spending time with my family and my dog Barkley.

Favorite Food/Snack? I LOVE chocolate! I also love mexican food.

what are your favorite stores? Nordstrom, Anthro, Express, AE, Forever 21, Target

what DON'T you want? Body lotions and bath products

what do you need? Anything else. I appreciate anything someone takes the time to pick out for me.

Shoe size? 7 1/2

Clothing size? 0 or small

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room? Like I said under the favorite color section I love color. My house proves that and it is many different colors. My living room/kitchen area is dark green, maroon, yellows. My office is red and white. My master bed is more mod in the way that I have an Andy Warhol Marilyn in fuschia and mod looking picture frames. My master bath is multi color but mostly fuschia and white.

What kind of jewelry do you like? I am not a big jewelry person as far as getting the hubby to go blow major cash on a piece for me, but I love costume jewelry that is unique.

Least favorite color? I don't really have one.

a little about yourself: I am 32. I am married, but no children except for my fuzzy boy Barkley! He thinks I am his real mom and I will never let him know anything different!

I work full time at a medical device manufacturer making devices for people who have epilepsy and depression. I go to school part time and am almost done earning a degree in interior design. I also have a small craft business online and am currently trying to get a publisher for a book I wrote. Maybe I am ADD!! LOL!!!

Elle · Hermes

Favorite Color? Too many! Current faves are chartreuse green, mustard, brown, teal ...

Favorite Band? Dave Matthews, Colbie Caillat, Sugarland

Favorite Movie? Hmmm, some old-school favorites are Father of the Bride, You've Got Mail. Haven't seen too many movies recently, so more current like would be 40 year old virgin ...?

Favorite Beauty Brand? Stila, Nars, L'occitane, Burt's Bees

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to? I like Country Home alot, as well as Shape. Almost all of my other subscriptions are running out soon, but I don't really love any of them.

Favorite Hobby? Cooking, reading, shopping, gardening, decorating, playing with my puppy.

Favorite Food/Snack? Sushi!

what are your favorite stores? Target, Nordstrom, ATLoft, Sephora, Marshalls, TJMaxx, Pier1

what DON'T you want? Any strong fruity-smelling items, anything overly girly or cutesy, unuseable trinket-type items, stationary, picture frames.

what do you need? Need? I don't know! Nothing in particular I guess.

Shoe size? 6 or 6.5, 36 euro

Clothing size? S/4

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room? I like earthy colors like brown/beige and greens and black, sometimes with one more saturated color thrown into the mix, and contrast between light and dark. I have a sort of cleaned up traditional style with a little ethnic twist.

What kind of jewelry do you like? I like everything but gold, and really only wear earrings and sometimes necklaces on any regular basis. I tend to like things with a delicate or handmade quality to them, usually in an organic shape/design. I like alot of the leaf/shell motif stuff on Etsy.

Least favorite color? Pink!

a little about yourself: I'm 23, married a year and a half, no kids. I have a kitty and a 10 month old puppy. Bought a house a year ago and have been working on fixing it up and decorating it ever since. Not really a girly-girl, and I tend to like stuff that has an organic or handmade feel to it, or antique/salvaged things with a sense of history. I dislike visual clutter, so I like organizational tools and usually avoid busy patterns. I guess I'm a pretty practical purchaser, so I rarely buy myself things that are just for fun/luxury

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Alegria · Kate Spade

Favorite Color? red/pink

Favorite Band? ????

Favorite Movie? Gone With the Wind

Favorite Beauty Brand? Shue Eumura

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to? Glamour & Marie Claire (but I have no subscriptions at the moment)

Favorite Hobby? Scrapbooking

Favorite Food/Snack? Mexican Food-Things that you dip

what are your favorite stores? Anthropologie

what DON'T you want? Kitchen items and christmas items

what do you need? Happiness

Shoe size? 9.5

Clothing size? 14/16

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room? browns, tans, black

What kind of jewelry do you like? silver simple small

Least favorite color? orange

a little about yourself: I am a single mom (going through a divorce) with a 15 year old and 9 year old son. I am 33 years old. I have a lot on my plate of life at the moment. I have let myself "go" this past year and need to make a turnaround. I am a teacher at an elementary school. I find myself having a lot of free time that drives me insane. I am still learning to be by myself I think. If I think of anything else I will add to this.

member · Hermes

Favorite Color? I love pink, blue, and gray.

Favorite Band? Kill Hannah, which will probably not help my secret santa!

Favorite Movie? Almost Famous, which I own of course.

Favorite Beauty Brand? Stila, Philosophy 3 in 1's (especially Amazing Grace)

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to? I subscribe to InStyle, Glamour, Lucky, Allure, Marie Claire, People Style Watch, and US Weekly.

Favorite Hobby? Shopping, reading, writing, baking, and playing w/my puppy

Favorite Food/Snack? I have a lot of favorite foods! French fries are the first thing that come to mind though.

what are your favorite stores? Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Sephora, Forever21

what DON'T you want? I don't need any picture frames or figurines for the house. No Bath and Body Works stuff.

what do you need? I'm open! I love girly, feminine things. I always love to get new clothes, shoes, accessories, winter accessories like cute gloves, hats, scarfs, philosophy 3 in 1's, love fun makeup, stationery and cute things like that too.

Shoe size? 7.5

Clothing size? xs/s or size 2

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room? I like neutrals and clean lines. We have very modern furniture, decorating with neutrals and the ocassional pop of color.

What kind of jewelry do you like? I really love delicate jewelry. Nothing to big and clunky or showy, more feminine and delicate.

Least favorite color? Orange

a little about yourself: I am 27, live with my boyfriend and my 9 month old puppy Simon in the city of Chicago. I am feminine, girly and like all things that go along with that! I love to shop, love to read, watch tv/movies, like to try to cook and bake, and I like to write. This year has been pretty hard for SO and I w/jobs, and bad luck, etc, so as much as I love to shop, I haven't had the luxury to do that much as of late. I also know I will love whatever surprise my secret santa gives me!

-- Edited by shopchicago33 at 14:57, 2007-11-29

ILoveChoo · Hermes

Favorite Color? I like a lot of colors! I tend to gravitate mostly to blues, greens, and pink. I don't like yellow.

Favorite Band? I like a lot of older folk-type music (dylan, crosby stills and nash, paul simon...) and some more recent upbeat groups (p!atd, the killers)

Favorite Movie? my all time fave is the godfather part II. I like action-suspense and chic movies that aren't too sappy (more fell good/ change the world ones than romances)

Favorite Beauty Brand? aveda

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to? I subscribe to lucky, cooking light, and domino. I occasionally buy real simple, blueprint, and martha stewart living off the stand.

Favorite Hobby? I'm so lame. Probabaly watching tv or eating/cooking. I really need some better hobbies. lol! oh, I did start playing golf this past summer, and I love that.

Favorite Food/Snack? I love coffee. I prefer savory foods and have been really into trying to eat natural/whole foods lately.

what are your favorite stores? anthro, j crew

what DON'T you want? I'd be happy with anything, but I'm picky about scented things so you're probably best staying away from bath products or candles. If you do go that route, I like scents that aren't floral or food related (unless its an herb-y food smell). We also have a ton of holiday decorations already, so we really don't need that. Oh, and no gift cards to "practical" stores- as much as I love Target, I'd end up using a gc on something more necessary than fun.

what do you need? books and cookbooks are always fun. I'm sick of most of my jewelry too, but for some reason I can never buy it for myself, so a fun ring or necklace would be cool. But surprise me. :)

Shoe size? 7

Clothing size? 4/6, Small

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room? latte/brown, blue, green. some deep purple accents.

What kind of jewelry do you like? things that aren't too big, so kind of streamlined funky? I like a lot of the things they have at 10,000 villages if that give you an idea.

Least favorite color? yellow

a little about yourself:
I'm 24 and have been married 2 years. I work in politics/ communication. We bought a house over the summer and recently got a dog. I tend to have a very traditional style in both dress and decorating....clean lines, classic colors, luxorious touches, with fun accent items. I love little things that feel luxe- nice pens, wool socks and whatnot. I'm a sucker for anything brocade or damask. Anything you want to know about me can probabaly be found somewhere in the forum archives- lol!

-- Edited by ILoveChoo at 19:53, 2007-11-22

HeatherLynn · Gucci

Favorite Color? I love jewel tones right now and chocolate brown

Favorite Band? I'm a 90's rock girl (Third Eye Blind, Goo Goo Dolls, and Matchbox Twenty)

Favorite Movie? I like Sabrina, My Best Friends Wedding and Rainman (have all of them)

Favorite Beauty Brand? I love makeup!!! Trish McEvoy is my favorite. I also like Philosophy, Nars, Bobbi Brown, Mac, and Stila. I'm open to trying anything new!

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to? I don't subscribe to any right now. I'm looking for a good realistic fashion magazine (I do love Vogue for high fashion) and a good home magazine. I have recently started going to the library to read them instead of buying.

Favorite Hobby? Shopping, OU football, shoes, makeup, traveling, and spending time with my bf

Favorite Food/Snack? cheese and wine!!

What are your favorite stores? Sephora, Target, Nordies

What DON'T you want? Trinkets, Candles, Christmas stuff (unless it is OU related), lotions, or any sort of bottom in clothing

What do you need? Nothing really. That's part of getting a present- it's not suppose to be something you need.

Shoe size? 8 or 8.5

Clothing size? Small or Medium on tops.

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room? hmm this is tough. I'm currently decorating my kitchen in apple green and turquoise/teal. Most of rooms are browns instead of blacks.

What kind of jewelry do you like? Any and all! I really like bolder pieces. I have a tendency to wear those more than my delicate pieces.

Least favorite color? Orange!!!

a little about yourself: I'm 24 and an engineer. I am in a long distance relationship (which I hate, but who likes those) with my bf of 3.5 years. We have the most adorable border collie. I love shoes (have close to 100, maybe over?), OU football, wine (any type!), cute desk stuff for work, in general things that are girly, and I hate cooking probably because I'm terrible at it.

killa · Dooney & Bourke

Favorite Color? To wear, I like kelly green, deep blues and purples ... and a lot of black and denim

Favorite Band? I don't really have a favorite. I like to mix it up and make lots of playlists for my ipod, which include anything from lounge music (for cooking and chilling) to 80s remixes (for working out) to indie pop (for whenever).

Favorite Movie? I love the movie Clueless!

Favorite Beauty Brand? Chanel, but I own a variety ...

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to? People StyleWatch is my fave, which I subscribe to. I also subscribe to Us Weekly, Elle Decor, InStyle, Lucky, Metropolitan Home.

Favorite Hobby? Shopping, working out, decorating and renovating my new home, painting, visiting friends in Chicago

Favorite Food/Snack? Sweets, for sure. Anything made with ice cream is delish to me.

what are your favorite stores? Anthropologie, West Elm, Nordstrom, Crate & Barrel

what DON'T you want? No picture frames, not chotchkes (sp?), not body lotion or sprays

what do you need? Not much, but I am really into finishing up the decor of my house and I am going to be working on planning my wedding. So I guess I might need a wedding planning book, a bride magazine or something (but not overkill). Oh, and I need Starbucks, like almost every day ... so ... yeah.

Shoe size? 8

Clothing size? xs/s or size 2

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room? My living room is a soothing light blue with a charcoal gray accent wall. The bedroom is chocolate brown, but the rest of the house is pretty neutral. I use accessories (lots from West Elm and Crate & Barrel and CB2) to make it interesting. I like contemporary/modern looks. Lots of white accents, too.

What kind of jewelry do you like? I am really loving my hoops and diamond studs the most right now. I would love to find a delicate silver necklace with a tiny charm.

Least favorite color? Orange

a little about yourself: I am 31, live in Milwaukee with my fiance and small dog, just bought my first house, just got engaged ... I work full-time in communication/PR for a large company. I also work part-time freelancing (writing) and work at three gyms in the area. I teach group fitness there. I am busy, busy, busy and struggle to find time and the right balance for work, working out, friends, house remodeling, date nights, etc. But it's great and I wouldn't change a thing!

NCshopper · Hermes

Favorite Color? Red, brown

Favorite Band? I like almost all types of music. The only stuff I don't really care for are hard core rap and easy listening type music.

Favorite Movie? Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn

Favorite Beauty Brand? Stila

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to? I have subscriptions to Lucky, InStyle, and Domino. I love Blueprint and Elle Decor, but don't have subscriptions, even though I should.

Favorite Hobby? Working on my house, doing crafty stuff, reading, cooking.

Favorite Food/Snack? Anything. Seriously.

what are your favorite stores? Anthropologie, Target, Sephora

what DON'T you want? Bath stuff, although I'll make an exception for any Philosophy 3-in-1s.

what do you need? Workout gear, since I'm joining a gym.

Shoe size? 8

Clothing size? 6-8

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room? Red, brown, sage green. Basically I like natural, modern colors and tend to go for things with an organic/natural look to them.

What kind of jewelry do you like? All of it.

I'm really into natural shapes in gold right now for rings and bracelets.

Least favorite color? Probably tangerine orange, lime green, or anything really bright.

a little about yourself: I'm 26 (almost 27--gah!), married with no kids, live in North Carolina, and I'm kind of a home-body. I love my house and doing anything that makes my house a more comfortable home. I also like cooking, reading, renting movies from Netflix, finding new music for my iPod, reading blogs, and generally just being a big nerd. Hope this helps!

nicoley · Coach

Favorite Color? Deep Purples are my absolute fav, but also like emerald greens, and turquise and blues

Favorite Band? dont have one

Favorite Movie? my cousin vinny

Favorite Beauty Brand? Philosophy (love 3 in 1's), Stila (makeup)

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to? Lucky, US weekly, InStyle

Favorite Hobby? Shopping, Travel, Soccer

Favorite Food/Snack? Cupcakes!!!

what are your favorite stores? J.Crew, Anthropologie, AERIE

what DON'T you want? Any type of house thing, no lotions, no ornaments

what do you need? cool hair wraparound headbands (the thin ones), warm socks, philosophy 3 in 1 gift sets, pajamas or the thermal leggings, slippers (with the ultra soft faux fur inside), xmas boyshorts (seen at aerie), actually love anything at aerie... and anything else you can think of :)

Shoe size? 7.0 US

Clothing size? 0-2, size small on top, size 2 in pants

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room? N/A

What kind of jewelry do you like? rings... with purple stones (but not really into jewelry right now because I have all my classic pieces I wear day to day)

Least favorite color? Yellow, Red, beige, orange

a little about yourself: Im a 25 year old graduate student studying pharmacy. I love to travel but otherwise just enjoy being at home.

Thanks to my SS in advance as I know I will love whatever you pick out!

ladysi78250 · Dooney & Bourke

Favorite Color: My favorite colors are purple, black, and green

Favorite Band: I like alot of Latin music: Maná, Juanes, Shakira. I like alot of upcoming music: Timbaland, Alicia Keys, Matchbox Twenty, Nicelback, etc.

Favorite Movie: Really into watching tv shows like Grey's Anatomy, Ugly Betty, Nip Tuck

Favorite Beauty Brand: Sephora or Dugstore Products

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to:
I subscribe and love Marie Claire and Glamour

Favorite Hobby: Listening to music, running, trying new restaurants, traveling, going to concerts

Favorite Food/Snack: Love Chinese food, Sweets

what are your favorite stores: Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, Target, Old Navy

what DON'T you want: Frames, Candles, home stuff

what do you need: Cute jewelry, anything unique and funky. I am not picky and will be grateful.

Shoe size: 8 or 8.5

Clothing size: Large in tops, 16 in pants

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room: My entire room is purple and brown

What kind of jewelry do you like: cocktail rings, funky, unique, different, but not weird different

Least favorite color: Red

a little about yourself: This spring semester I will be transferring from a community college to a University to continue my studies for Intenational Business. I work full-time as a supervisor at Best Buy. Music and Fashion is my passion. I am family oriented.

-- Edited by ladysi78250 at 15:13, 2007-11-26

FashionPrincess · Hermes

Favorite Color? Pink

Favorite Band? It varies, but here are some that I've been meaning to buy their newest cd's but haven't yet: Maroon 5, Joss Stone, Alicia Keys, Michael Buble

Favorite Movie? Legally Blonde (I own), The Notebook, The Holiday, Elf

Favorite Beauty Brand? Artisty and NAO but I have plenty of make-up

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to? I usually look at Lucky, Marie Claire, any celebrity gossip ones but I don't subscribe to any cause I don't have time to read them all the time.

Favorite Hobby? Shopping of course , decorating, ice skating, bike riding

Favorite Food/Snack? Anything chocolate

what are your favorite stores? Anthro, Nordstrom, Forever21, Old Navy, Urban Outfitters

what DON'T you want? I don't want books, picture frames, figurines, scented lotions/body stuff unless it's a specific fragance or candles

what do you need? Well, I don't "need" anything. I'm sure I'll love whatever my SS gets me, but here are some ideas: cute lounge-y pj's (since this is what I'm in a lot at home w/baby), love scarves, beanies & gloves (especially some to match my new brown/pink coat), I like midnight promagranite from Bath & body. I also really like Fresh Sugar lemon and don't have any of that.

Shoe size? 7

Clothing size? Right now, pants vary but usually a 4 (size small in pj's) and tops size small

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room? browns, reds, golds, blacks. My style is very much Ballard Designs.

What kind of jewelry do you like? bronze gold (no bright, brassy gold) or silver. I like everything from big dangly earrings to dainty girly stuff. Love long necklaces and bangle bracelets.

Least favorite color? Orange, yellow

a little about yourself: I am 28 years old, married and have a baby boy (he's almost 6 months old! ). I am a SAHM and love spending time with my family. I'm very much a girly girl, love pink frilly things. I'm sure I will love whatever you get for me secret santa, just remember, I've been a very good girl this year

Hermes

Favorite Color? hmmm... olive green or burgundy

Favorite Band? Led Zeppelin (I have all their albums -- if someone can get me tickets to the show in London that would be cool )

Favorite Movie? Dead Poets Society (I have this on DVD already)

Favorite Beauty Brand? don't have one

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to? eh I subscribe to many and don't have a favorite

Favorite Hobby? antiquing

Favorite Food/Snack? air at the moment

what are your favorite stores? ebay, overstock, smartbargains, forever21, neiman marcus, bergdorf goodman, bluefly, eluxury

what DON'T you want? shoes or clothing

what do you need? absolutely nothing -- wait, I know, a smaller butt

Shoe size? no shoes please - I have too many

Clothing size? no clothes please - I have too many

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room? camel/black/turquoise/burgundy

What kind of jewelry do you like? unique vintage or contemporary pieces - stuff everyone else is afraid to wear

Least favorite color? chartreuse or pink

a little about yourself:

well, I really like unique accessories - jewelry, hats, scarves, bags. I have tons of antique and vintage jewelry -- I would always welcome a cool bracelet, necklace, ring or pair or earrings... my taste is pretty eclectic and I do not like conservative or delicate pieces... Hope that's enough to go on!

Kari · Dooney & Bourke

Favorite Color? If I am wearing it, I tend to gravitate towards blacks, grays, and whites...boring, I know. I also like deep jewel tones like purples and teals

Favorite Band? I always hate this questions, my music taste is all over the place. I love Led Zepplin, Tool, and Korn (on the heavy side) and The Killers, Old 97s, Bright Eyes, Bob Dylan (on the light side)

Favorite Movie? Again, my taste is all over the place. All time favorites range from Kalifornia, Pulp Fiction, A Clockwork Orange -to- Breakfast at Tiffany's, Wizard of Oz, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Almost Famous

Favorite Beauty Brand? Trish McEvoy, Philosophy, Cargo, and Dior

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to? Lucky is the only one I am currently subscribed to, but I am letting it run out. I really like Elle, Real Simple, Elle Decor, and Vogue

Favorite Hobby? shopping and decorating our new house, I love reading but only mindless chic lit about shopping or fashion or something.

Favorite Food/Snack? i love dark chocolate and pistachios (not together)

What are your favorite stores? Sephora, Saks, Banana Republic, DSW, Pottery Barn

What DON'T you want? i agree with those who said candles, lotions, frames, etc.

What do you need? fun stuff! i haven't shopped for myself in so long that anything will be a treat! I love lip glosses, PJs, and other fun stuff.

Shoe size? 8

Clothing size? 2-4 usually.

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room? i tend to stick to neutrals

What kind of jewelry do you like? i don't wear much jewelry, mostly because it intimidates me. i wear my diamond stud earrings everyday and sometimes a simple necklace or bracelet

Least favorite color? yellow or orange

a little about yourself: I am a 29 year old attorney in Oklahoma. Been married over 7 years. We bought a house this year and just recently adopted Lola, our dog. I love simple little things, it doesn't take much to excite me.