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mikacat · Coach

RE: SECRET SANTA POLL TIME

Hedvig · Coach

Favorite Color? grey, white, green, chocolate brown, teal, pink

Favorite Band? U2

Favorite Movie? Four Weddings and a Funeral

Favorite Beauty Brand? Philosophy

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to? I only subscribe to Time Out New York but I love Living etc, Lucky, and Domino.

Favorite Hobbies? shopping, decorating, art history and museums, traveling, reading Harry Potter books over and over again

Favorite Food? Indian, Thai

What are your favorite stores? Anthropologie, Banana, all kinds of craft fairs

What DON'T you want? clothes, makeup

What do you need? Nothing in particular - but I'd like anything cute for me or my home.

Favorite type of music? Hard to say, pretty much anything but rap.

Shoe size? 10

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room? Our place is pretty neutral (lots of white and grey, and wood) but I love to add shots of green, blue, pink, and teal.

What kind of jewelry do you like? delicate necklaces and earrings, usually in gold or bronze

Favorite animals? cats and owls

Least favorite color? I strongly dislike peach.

A little about yourself: I'm 34, married, no children. I live in NYC and love this city. I also love Christmas, candles, picture frames, glass, wood, ceramics, natural fabrics, art, books - and gifts in general!

bex · Chanel

hi- SO sorry i'm late to this.

okay here goes (i'm not gonna do the poll thing)

I'm 27 year old who is getting married next fall. i work in the beauty industry and so i love love love trying out new things. i have bags upon bags of samples of products around my house. so- if you have something unique and fun beauty product related- send it my way! i'll love it!

i guess if i had to tell my secret santa something it would be this: i suck at accessories. its the last thing i ever buy. i always look at necklaces, earrings, rings, belts etc. but i never buy anything for some reason! i love silver based jewelry and i really LOVE obnoxious big jeweled rings.

my closet is mostly full of black, red, grey and nude/champage colors. i wear a size 6.

hth my SS! yay! i love this time of year!

blubirde · Chanel

Damn! How did I miss this? Here goes...

Favorite Color? peacock blue

Favorite Band? The Shins, Rilo Kiley, Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins, Tegan and Sara, etc., etc., etc.

Favorite Movie? Girls Just Want to Have Fun (hee!), Love Actually, Pride & Prejudice (BBC version), LOTR, Harry Potter movies; TV shows: Gilmore Girls, Veronica Mars, Felicity, Heroes

Favorite Beauty Brand? Nothing too kiddy or frilly. And not MAC. I like pretty much everything else.

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to? I don't subscribe to any mags but I will occasionally buy Lucky, used to love Budget Living before it went under, Bust, Bitch

Favorite Hobby? reading all kinds of books, painting (when I'm on a roll)

Favorite Food? Vietnamese, especially spring rolls, and sushi

what are your favorite stores? Anthro (duh), Nordies (the shoes), Sephora, boutiques and vintage stores

what DON'T you want? Nothing too cutesy just 'cause I wouldn't really put it out anywhere...

what do you need? Technically I don't NEED anything but I always like house stuff, cooking stuff (even though I'm not the best at it), accessories, make-up, beauty products, jewelry, pretty much anything. I love everything.

Favorite type of music? I like all kinds of music and it's really hard to list what I like because it's all over the place

Shoe size? 8

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room? living room: watermelon red with splashes of apple green and deep blue; bedroom: teals and greens; dining area: mustard yellow with splashes of same deep blue as in living room

What kind of jewelry do you like? oh you know, diamonds and sapphires and the like. but for under $25, i like metal pieces, simple stones, and things with a vintagey flair.

Favorite animals? I'm not a big animal person but if I had to choose I'd say cats

Least favorite color? Khaki colors make me look like ass so I'm not a fan of those. Olives aren't my friend either. Everything else is pretty much on the up and up.

a little about yourself: I'm 27, about to be (gasp!) 28 in a couple weeks and I'm a typical girl. I like cool, modern, girly things (not too girly, not too modern) and I'm open to just about anything. I love reading books of almost any kind and visit the library often. I hate to clean so all things roomba related are much appreciated (what do you mean that's not under $25? ), and I love to debate politics with almost anyone over a glass of red wine. (If the world were run my way, no one would get anything done but damnit we'd have some altruistic ideas!) I'm a big fan of really cool things in boutiques at the cash register (the impulse buys) but I never buy them for myself because I can never justify the purchase. I'm the perfect person to buy "gift" things for. I'm sure I'll love anything my SS will pick out!

Michibanana · BCBG

Favorite Color? I like to wear all shades of blue, rich shades of green, and browns/blacks. I look good in pink but tend not to wear it as much for some reason. Blue seems to be the color I most naturally gravitate toward in all areas of my life.

Favorite Band? Yellowcard

Favorite Movie? I'm a sucker for anything historical and romantic, normally. Recent favorite was Pirates II, although Pirates I will always be number one for me. Favorite movie of all time is a tie among Sense and Sensibility, Gone with the Wind, and the old Robin Hood with Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland

Favorite Beauty Brand? Mary Kay

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to? Don't really spend a lot of time reading fashion mags and don't subscribe to any. I will pick up In Style every now and then, and my guilty pleasure is Seventeen...

Favorite Hobby? Hobbies? What hobbies? Honestly, I don't have a lot of free time on my hands. But I love reading a good piece of literature (Austen, Shakespeare, Dickens, Brontes, and F. Scott Fitzgerald top my list. Also love C. S. Lewis, Lloyd Alexander, and J. K. Rowling for rich children's fantasy novels.) I am a huge theatre nut. I'm a director on the side; I did some semi-professional directing this summer and am right now working with middle and high school kids at the school where I teach. I love hanging out with friends and drinking wine or coffee. I like to take bubble baths every once in a while.

Favorite Food? Chocolate without a doubt...all kinds, but generally, the darker the better. (Huge fan of 70% cocoa.) Also a big coffee nut/snob (though coffee's technically not a food...)

what are your favorite stores? Gap for great jeans (best fit for me), H&M for trendy pieces, Target for cheaper knockoffs, AE for a nice high quality sweater any once in a while, ON when I'm broke, Banana, ATL, and JCrew to drool...

what DON'T you want? Music is probably not the best gift for me.

what do you need? I don't know...anything, really. I just started my first job in August, so I'm still building my work wardrobe. Still looking for fun yet professional and not-too-young/trendy jewelry pieces. (I teach high schoolers and am young myself.) I love scarfs and believe you can never have too many. I'm still looking for the perfect comfy chunky knit long sweater that looks cute, not frumpy, but not sure that will fit in the budget. I always look for ways to be comfy but not bummy, so I'm alway up for more fitted/feminine/detailed styleish alternatives to sweatshirts. I am open to all possibilities. I really want to be surprised .

Favorite type of music? Most things, but music's probably not the best gift.

Shoe size? 9

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room? My room is in the process of being decorated with a burguny/green/blue color scheme. (Based on a white quilt embroidered with a flower motif.)

What kind of jewelry do you like? See above under "what do you need." I have been in search of the perfect huge pearl studs.

Favorite animals? Not really an animal person.

Least favorite color? I don't really have any big color hang-ups. I like rich colors but tend to stay away from the really bright (i. e., fushia; lime).

a little about yourself: I am a twenty-three year old recent college grad and a high school teacher (Spanish and English). I adore theatre, both as a spectator and a participant. (I just directed a middle school play - Alice in Wonderland!) I work very, very hard...I don't even know what it would be like to have a forty-hour work week.... I can be very mature or a big kid. I live in the Philly area and love sports but am kind of avoiding Philly sports right now cause they're breaking my heart. I studied abroad at Oxford University in college, and a huge part of my heart is still in England.

-- Edited by Michibanana at 11:11, 2006-12-02

Becca · Kate Spade

Favorite Color?
Hot Pink

Favorite Band?
Jack Johnson, The Doors

Favorite Movie?
Garden State (own)

Favorite Beauty Brand?
Bobbi Brown, Chanel, Benefit

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to?
Bazaar, Glamour, InStyle, US Weekly (none)

Favorite Hobby?
shopping, decorating

Favorite Food?
Chocolate

what are your favorite stores?
Neimans, Saks, Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Banana

what DON'T you want?
Makeup, Body wash/lotion/splash, candles, picture frames

what do you need?
I really want something for my kitchen. Neiman's has the most adorable pink spice carousel, and it's on sale...hint hint. ;) Or I'd like Nigella Lawson's mezzaluna.

Favorite type of music?
Alternative

Shoe size?
8 or 8 1/2

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room?
Downstairs: beige, sage green, yellow, purple
Upstairs: pink, black, and white

What kind of jewelry do you like?
Vintage, big rings, unique chandelier earrings

Favorite animals?
Dog

Least favorite color?
Black...I have to wear it everyday!

a little about yourself:
I'm a 22 y/o makeup artist. I'm pretty picky when it comes to fashion and decorating. And I've been told I'm pretty hard to shop for...sorry ss!

Dizzy · Marc Jacobs

Fav Color - white cream or yellow (almost never wear black)

Beauty brand - philosophy and smashbox

Magazines - lucky, new yorker (i think that's over the price limit, though) and, (blushes) Oprah

Hobbies - reading and cooking - oh, i'm allergic to all kinds of foods, especially tomatoes and eggs

What don't you want - Any sort of self-help books (People keep giving me these...

Shoe size - 6.5

Clothing size - 2

Colors in home decor - blues, purples, yellow and white (of course)

What do you need - probably scarves or gloves or hats, if any come in under the price range (don't sweat it, I'd be happy with bubble bath).

Fav scents - warmer scents, like vanilla/sandalwood/lavender.

A little about yourself: I'm 32, in my last year of law school in a horrible midwestern state with no shopping or high heels (and it's COLD). I'm planning to go to DC when I graduate and do... something... I wear mostly casual clothes right now, but by this time next year I'll be back to dressing up, yay! I'm a very girly-girl and a helluva good time. Also nuts. (May be grad-school induced and so temporary).

shopaholic · Dooney & Bourke

Favorite Color? white, blue

Favorite Band? i like everything!

Favorite Movie? the notebook

Favorite Beauty Brand? none, dont really use makeup and i havent really stuck to any brand for lotion and all that kinda stuff

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to? Lucky and shop etc. (too bad they're not around anymore)

Favorite Hobby? shopping...duh!

Favorite Food? bubble tea...

what are your favorite stores? gap, urban outfitters, aldo,

what DON'T you want? makeup, books, anything sporty, games,

what do you need? nothing really...maybe a few more sweaters

Favorite type of music? almost everything played on Z100.

Shoe size? 6.5

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room? blue, pink, earth tone colors

What kind of jewelry do you like? not sure...im kinda into gold nowadays although i grew up hating gold...

Favorite animals? puppies!!

Least favorite color?anything neon and orange, green

a little about yourself: i am a 23 yr old clothes whore that spend too much money on clothing and shoes! i live at home with my parents with my dog gizmo and im in a long distance relationship with my bf of 6 yrs. im hoping to move to vegas soon to join my bf. i spend most of my time working, shopping and just going out and trying new places to feed my tummy! im pretty much an xs in everything on top and a size 0 or 1 on the bottom! hth!

laken1 · Hermes

I want to amend mine. I said I didn't need or want any bath & body stuff- I must be insane! I love Philosophy 3 in 1 & I only have Margarita. I bought some for myself during the Sephora sale but I am now giving it all as gifts. BOOOOO.

gypsyfreak · Coach

Favorite Color? emerald green

Favorite Band? The Strokes, Weezer, Garbage

Favorite Movie? Don't really have one.

Favorite Beauty Brand? Nars and Philosophy

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to? Lucky, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Teen Vogue. Right now I only subscribe to Lucky.

Favorite Food? sushi and dim sum
what are your favorite stores? Anthro, Sephora, J. Crew, and Nordstrom

what DON'T you want? household items

what do you need? There isn't really anything that I'm in dire need of

Shoe size? 6 or 6.5

What kind of jewelry do you like? I like anything with a vintage vibe to it, especially necklaces.

Favorite animals? dogs, especially chihuahuas

Least favorite color? I don't like anything too light as it tends to wash me out.

a little about myself: I'm not very picky when it comes to gifts and will pretty much be happy with anything my ss gives me. I will say though that I liike anything with a girly-vintage vibe to it.

Alegria · Kate Spade

Better late than never...

Favorite Color?

red and pink

Favorite Band?

...I'm kind of all over the place. I need/want the JT CD the James Blunt CD and any or all of the Jack Johnson CD's (a nice mix would be good).

Favorite Movie?

Gone with The Wind, The Princess Bride, The Wizard of Oz (I own all of these already)

I would like... The Devil Wears Prada or Breakfast at Tiffany's (I've never seen it)

Favorite Beauty Brand?

I'm not too picky. I wear Clinic foundation, CoverGirl everything,Almay, Nuetrogena....however...I LOVE the Mac Tinted Lip Conditioner Stick w/SPF 15. I just hate waiting in line at Mac for one little lip stick.

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to?

Lucky, Glamour, Marie Claire- I have no subscriptions anymore so I hardly ever get to read them.

Favorite Hobby?

Well,I can't say favorite because I haven't exactly found my niche yet but I do scrapbook, and make cards(scrapbook style), I love taking pictures, shopping of course, eating (is this a hobby?for me it is!!!), I'm pretty willing to try all sorts of things. Snowboarding is on my list of things to learn this year.

Favorite Food?

Mexican. BBQ. Gosh almost anykind.

what are your favorite stores?

Anthropologie (just waaaay to expensive for me). Nordstroms. Target.

what DON'T you want?

make-up bags or holders, stuff for my house, lotions, candles, scents,

what do you need?

ETA: Time to relax, a haircut, shoe and boot boxes from the container store.

Favorite type of music?

All sorts from Rap, to POP, to Alternative, toRock, to everything but country.

Shoe size?

91/2 (10 if there is no 91/2)

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

My walls are all white because I rent. I just moved in so not much has been done. I'm contemplating the accent color in my living room. I have no color so far in the kitchen..I'm looking for something that speaks to me for a kitchen. Bedroom- Base is brown and I'm mixing it up with blue and tan and also switch to Burgandy, and there is a tanish colore duvet cover that I am coveting from IKEA.

What kind of jewelry do you like?

Silver or gold. Dainty things. Nothing with big beads or over the top.

Favorite animals?

Elephant...I don't know???

Least favorite color?

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a little about yourself:

I am 32. I have 2 kids (14 & 8). I am an elementary school teacher. I love the beach. I wish I could travel more than I do. I love photography but don't have the time/equipment/ $$$/energy to learn it so I keep myself happy by looking at pictures. I wish I could pull of taking more fashion risks. I wish I had more time for "me" stuff like reading, walking/running, seeing friends, etc. My live revolves around my two boys. They are the GREATEST! I LOVE SURPRISES!!!

-- Edited by shpgqueenet at 10:03, 2006-12-06

-- Edited by shpgqueenet at 19:35, 2006-12-06

nicoley · Coach

Favorite Color? Deep Purple

Favorite Band? The Fray

Favorite Movie? City of Angels, The Family Man

Favorite Beauty Brand? Stila, Philosophy

Favorite Magazine and which ones do you subscribe to? Lucky

Favorite Hobby? Shopping and Traveling

Favorite Food? Anything italian, Sushi

what are your favorite stores? Anthropologie, Sephora, Nordstrom

what DON'T you want? I dont really want any house decoration type things or christmas themed things, lotions

what do you need? Fun Pajamas, lip glosses, any type of cool Sephora beauty product, unique piece of jewelry, fun slippers or socks. I love trying out good beauty products.

Favorite type of music? Pretty much like anything, except heavy metal and country

Shoe size? 7

What colors do you usually use to decorate your house or room? Rich deep colors such as golds and burgundys

What kind of jewelry do you like? Anything that is unique and different, bonus points if it has some sort of cool meaning behind it. Right now im really into old vintagey type of rings and necklaces.

Favorite animals? Elephants and my shi tzu Snickers

Least favorite color? Red, yellow, tan's

a little about yourself: I am a 24 year old Pharmacy student. I am leaving to go to Europe during the holidays this year (very excited). I am a size 4/6 in most stores and usually a size small in shirts. I hope that helps!

To my secret santa: Im so sorry for not posting this sooner... My life has been studying for the last 2 weeks.

-- Edited by nicoley at 15:20, 2006-12-07