But each of these amazing guides I've seen have one thing in common: EXPENSIVE ASS SHIT. Now listen, I absolutely love and adore the people I buy gifts for or else they would receive a pile of jmeoww's shit. However, I am a shopper on a budget, you know? Oh, you don't know? SEE YOU IN ANTHROPOLOGIE THEN. I'll be in the clearance section.
For those of us on a budget, we all know we are not going to buy the $80 candle or $120 mittens that I have seen on multiple lists (maybe I am exaggerating). Because who the hell wants those things anyways? Beyond the bougie folk, I mean. But if you want to send me an $80 candle I won't be mad.
Now to be fair, I did put a $24 candle on my wish list (not pictured because it looks like a candle) but it is from New Orleans and therefore exotic and not something I would purchase myself.
So what would a girl on a budget ask for? SO GLAD YOU ASKED. Because what kind of gift guide connoisseur wouldn't make one of her own?
Dayton blouse / Mossimo Supply Co. tall boots / Pendant necklace / Tartan plaid scarve / Sonia Kashuk makeup brush / Drinkware / Katy Perry Killer Queen Eau de Parfum / TOMS Metallic Silver Herringbone
Yes, this is basically my pinterest board made into a remedial collage. But you get the point. And don't you dare judge me for my deep love of Katy Perry's perfume like my "friends" did in Ulta the other night. Granted, I did spray most of the bottle all over myself. I smelled like a goddamned queen.
But what about gifts for others, oh goddess of gift guides? How kind of you. And since you asked, check back on Monday for more guidance to giving!
But what about gifts for others, oh goddess of gift guides? How kind of you. And since you asked, check back on Monday for more guidance to giving!
I am rather mystified by insanely pricey gifts--and I wonder who is spending that kind of money. Unfortunately, no one who gives me presents! :P Just kidding....I wouldn't want to have to keep up with giving like that!
ReplyDeletei agree with all of these, esp the black boots. i love me some black riding boots!
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Vodka and Soda
LOOK AT YOU, making a collage and shit! You're on a roll this week! GO GIRL.
ReplyDeletePS. I need to smell the Katy perfume. COME TO NY AND LET ME SNIFF YA. bye!!
New look! Love it.
ReplyDeleteWhen I read Techie Guy my mind saw Testicle Guy. Moving on...
I put all the cheaps on my gift ideas because seriously I am not spending a zillion dollars on anyone aside from myself. hahahaha
I love that blouse and the Mr & Mrs drinkware that's out.
I love that shirt ...and I LOVE that scarf (but you already know that, since I commented on it on Pinterest).
ReplyDeleteQUICK - SOMEONE SPRAY ME WITH KATY PERRY'S PERFUME SO I CAN BE ONE STEP CLOSER TO HER.
The only people buying me Christmas presents are my parents. I'M PATHETIC.
YOU HANGING OUT AT MY HOUSE 24/7 ISN'T EXACTLY A PRESENT.
DeleteAS JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE ONCE SAID, "CRY ME A RIVER-ER, YEA, YEA..."
DeleteI need some brushes too!! I'm starting to dip my toe in the highlighting and contouring side of make up. I KNOW- HOW BOLD! not really, but it looks bold when I'm trying to use brozer with a brush that is three times too big. And suddenly I don't have cheek bones, but like a massive hole blown out of the side of my face.
ReplyDeleteI bought black metallic toms for my trip to NY and I don't wear anything else anymore. except for the brown boots that I also bought for NY...
also, I need that scarf. Because I don't have enough. Only when the hanger that they are all hanging on breaks will I have enough. And that thing won't ever break because they all fall on the floor anyway.
"I'm starting to dip my toe in the highlighting and contouring side of make up."
DeleteWell, if you're using your toe, I'd definitely say you need some brushes.
Ha, I don't get the expensive lists either. Like I'm going to buy every woman in my life a $75 cashmere scarf and a pair of $150 earrings...no. Who are these people!?
ReplyDeleteI do love that plaid blouse, though. $35 is more reasonable.
even the clearance section of anthro is more than i can afford
ReplyDelete^^^what Brooke said
ReplyDeleteI died over that scarf on Pinterest. I may have considered buying it for myself. But I didn't.
Christmas presents stress me out so much.
I usually look at the expensive gift guides and find the knock off version at Target. I really, really love those Mr and Mrs glasses, but we drink out of the hard cider bottle or I put my vodka in a plastic tumbler. Plus, I hate drinking out of glasses. I need to find someone to buy them for. I have some Sonia brushes, not the gold ones, but still, they are pretty great. I also just bought the brown herringbone TOMS for myself on Monday. Good list! I hope you get everything you want!
ReplyDeleteOoohh I love that scarf! This is what I asked for for Christmas this year: http://ibarkcases.com.au/humming-way-laser-engraved-bamboo-iphone-case/ and a lululemon yoga bra
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