What S&B related items did everyone get?

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Dec 25, 2013 17:40:37 GMT -5 captainmel said:

I have been lusting that bag for a while ditzydi. It is gorgeous.

Thanks!  I took it out tonight and I think I'm getting used to the size.  And it's nice that I can carry my DSLR around in it without everything feeling so cramped.  

[love1999]

Dec 25, 2013 15:18:42 GMT -5 lindsaymg said:

My husband got me the purse and Jcrew leopard pouch and my SIL stalking my Pinterest and got me the iPad case. Leopard, Tory, and glitter. My family knows me!

Love it all, especially the Tory bag!

[DaisyCakes]

H got me a Kate Spade bag, the grove court Lainey in cobalt...I'm so happy my favorite color is in style! I also got an iPad air with a KS polka dot case.

[love1999]

My S&B related gifts were a new suit for upcoming interviews, a gold anchor necklace from Etsy seller Nina Kuna (I believe mav has one of her necklaces too), an Ulta gift card, Kendra Scott Danielle earrings in green, my Lucky magazine subscription renewed, another bottle of Jessica Simpson I Fancy You perfume and this little thing that is supposed to help you with painting your nails. I guess you could also count the tape dispenser my mom gave me that looks like a leopard print high heel shoe...

[captainmel]

Boyfriend just surprised me with another necklace. I will pip tomorrow.

[auntie]

Living Proof PHD
Aqua di Goia Rollerball

a Pandora stacking ring

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[pooh8402]

Brown Fossil watch, Home Tshirt from DH

Naked 3 palette (!!!!), boot stuffer thingies (to keep my boot shafts upright), nail polish, 2 charms for my Pandora bracelet (one was a clip, which I sorely needed) from my mom

Nail polish storage rack from sister

Even more nail polish, lol, from my other sister

My entire J Crew Factory order from Cyber Monday? My grandma paid for that.

we got a lot of house decor stuff, which was great. my other grandma gave me my usual B&N gift card, which I always love, and even more so since getting my Nook. my stepmom took me shooting yesterday and from our practice session, decided I need a compact automatic; she recommends a Glock 9 mm or 40 mm. and a gift card to Gander Mountain to pay for about half of a new gun. yay!

Sent from my SPH-L710 using proboards

[kris356]

From DH:
Nikon 1 J3 digital camera
Clark Desert Boots in Beeswax leather

Smart Wool socks
A new round dutch oven

From my parents:
J.Crew 
grey zigzag infinity scarf, grey hat and gloves (no longer available online)
navy minnies


Madewell Coffeeshop Cardigan in black


Lands End hooded squall in yellow


a panini maker, a le creuset griddle in mustard, socks, undies, a bulldog wine stopper

From MIL
Shockingly, I actually like my gifts from her this year!
From Old Navy, a tan and cream striped hooded tunic tee (can't find it online) and a blue cardigan

From our secret santa on DH side, a kohl's gift card plus another kohl's gift card from FIL

[gringachef]

My mom took a trip to Italy this fall & did all of her Christmas shopping while there:) 
She got me two beautiful scarves, the LV waist pouchette (which I've been wanting- don't ask me why, they're kind of dorky, but I love it none-the-less;)) & the red Murano glass necklace. My sister gave me the smashbox bronze kit & the Under Armour headband. DH gave me $250 Anthropologie gift card, even though we weren't exchanging gifts....

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Dec 26, 2013 8:05:53 GMT -5 auntie said:

Living Proof PHD
Aqua di Goia Rollerball

a Pandora stacking ring

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Very pretty!

[veruca5839]

Naked 3
Land's End purple pea coat
Slippers
LOFT gift card

[valhaman]

From my H:  Giant Avail Advanced road bike and iPhone 5s

From my parents and Grandparents:  oatmeal peacoat from Macy's and a scarf to match, puffer vest from Nordstrom, Clean perfume, gift card to Academy Sports, 2 pairs of skinny jeans, Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes mascara set (I'm excited to try this out!), and some bike accessories

From ILs:  $500 cash (going in the house fund) and a cool poster from MIL's trip to NYC

From SIL:  LLL Power Y tank and a Forme jacket!  I might need a smaller size in the jacket, I can't tell...any LLL people have experience on sizing with the Forme jackets?

[cransplash]

Yippee! I got the Coach wedge boots on sale this morning (normally $300, got it for $178)!
Also picked up some pairs of work pants from Express (still doing 50% off today).

We're celebrating Christmas this weekend with my family so hopefully more goodies await...

[cransplash]

Dec 26, 2013 12:48:26 GMT -5 MrsPotatohead said:

H surprised me with these!



FYI My 'plan' has been to get myself these to wear for my defense (which should hopefully happen in the year 2014!), obviously H decided he wanted to surprise me with them for graduation. He ended up getting them back in March (with a little help from a nextie) and it was too good to pass up, so he got them. For my birthday he gave me a clue as my present and then surprised me with them yesterday because he didn't want to wait any longer. They are so beautiful! I think I'll just wear them at home to break them in, but my plan is still to wear them out for the first time when I defend

ETA: I also got some other wonderful S&B gifts (J Crew boyfriend blazer, finally!), but these just make me swoon!

TOTALLY jealous!

[cransplash]

Dec 26, 2013 12:02:43 GMT -5 valhaman said:

From my H:  Giant Avail Advanced road bike and iPhone 5s

From my parents and Grandparents:  oatmeal peacoat from Macy's and a scarf to match, puffer vest from Nordstrom, Clean perfume, gift card to Academy Sports, 2 pairs of skinny jeans, Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes mascara set (I'm excited to try this out!), and some bike accessories

From ILs:  $500 cash (going in the house fund) and a cool poster from MIL's trip to NYC

From SIL:  LLL Power Y tank and a Forme jacket!  I might need a smaller size in the jacket, I can't tell...any LLL people have experience on sizing with the Forme jackets?

I need to size up with the Forme jackets since they're so fitted. So maybe it would work for you? I'm assuming you haven't gotten it yet to try it on?

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Dec 26, 2013 13:05:49 GMT -5 cransplash said:

Yippee! I got the Coach wedge boots on sale this morning (normally $300, got it for $178)!
Also picked up some pairs of work pants from Express (still doing 50% off today).

We're celebrating Christmas this weekend with my family so hopefully more goodies await...

What a steal?  Are they the ones Cary has?  

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Dec 26, 2013 11:09:11 GMT -5 @mavjen said:

All from my parents and sister (got jack shit from the in-laws):
Naked 3
Michael Kors Diva lipstick
Clarins eye treatments and body treatments
Isabel Marant for H&M sequin pumps
Kate Spade statement necklace
Not S&B, but Broadway tickets to see Kinky Boots!!

Glad you had a good Christmas with your family.  Sucks about the IL's though.    

[cransplash]

Dec 26, 2013 13:45:40 GMT -5 ditzydi said:

Dec 26, 2013 13:05:49 GMT -5 cransplash said:

Yippee! I got the Coach wedge boots on sale this morning (normally $300, got it for $178)!
Also picked up some pairs of work pants from Express (still doing 50% off today).

We're celebrating Christmas this weekend with my family so hopefully more goodies await...

What a steal?  Are they the ones Cary has?  

Yes! Coach Adair boot in saddle. 

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Dec 26, 2013 13:53:47 GMT -5 cransplash said:

Dec 26, 2013 13:45:40 GMT -5 ditzydi said:

What a steal?  Are they the ones Cary has?  

Yes! Coach Adair boot in saddle. 

Oh man. Maybe I can convince dh that I need them after we return my second pair of running shoes.

[busybodyk]

I feel like such a bitch.... DH got me an Invicta gold watch. I don't like it. I told him I wanted Michael Kors, Fossil or Kate Spade. He's not happy with me

[cransplash]

Dec 26, 2013 14:06:26 GMT -5 ditzydi said:

Dec 26, 2013 13:53:47 GMT -5 cransplash said:

Yes! Coach Adair boot in saddle. 

Oh man. Maybe I can convince dh that I need them after we return my second pair of running shoes.

I've been searching for wedge boots for awhile, and I've found something wrong with every pair except this pair. IMHO, they weren't worth the original $300 price tag (as I look at my Fryes in the general price range and their quality is superior to the Adair boots).
But, they're worth $178.

[cransplash]

Dec 26, 2013 14:17:52 GMT -5 busybodyk said:

I feel like such a bitch.... DH got me an Invicta gold watch. I don't like it. I told him I wanted Michael Kors, Fossil or Kate Spade. He's not happy with me

Aww, sorry busy! I think it's better to be truthful than have something that either a) you don't like, or b) collects dust. 

[bina]

busybodyk I'm glad you told him, DH got me 1 present that i really wasnt happy with but it helped me to tell him because then i wasn't resentful. At least you can exchange yours maybe? FWIW H bought me 1 square foot of land in ireland.... with no trip to see it and nothing i can do with it. Kinda like buying a star. I hope you guys work it out so your both happy

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Dec 26, 2013 14:19:35 GMT -5 cransplash said:

Dec 26, 2013 14:17:52 GMT -5 busybodyk said:

I feel like such a bitch.... DH got me an Invicta gold watch. I don't like it. I told him I wanted Michael Kors, Fossil or Kate Spade. He's not happy with me

Aww, sorry busy! I think it's better to be truthful than have something that either a) you don't like, or b) collects dust. 

Ditto this. I'm sorry

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Dec 26, 2013 14:23:49 GMT -5 bina said:

busybodyk I'm glad you told him, DH got me 1 present that i really wasnt happy with but it helped me to tell him because then i wasn't resentful. At least you can exchange yours maybe? FWIW H bought me 1 square foot of land in ireland.... with no trip to see it and nothing i can do with it. Kinda like buying a star. I hope you guys work it out so your both happy

Whattttttt?   


LOL. I wish I knew about it when I was in Ireland back in Sept I would have tried to find it for you lol.

[valhaman]

Dec 26, 2013 13:07:35 GMT -5 cransplash said:

Dec 26, 2013 12:02:43 GMT -5 valhaman said:

From my H:  Giant Avail Advanced road bike and iPhone 5s

From my parents and Grandparents:  oatmeal peacoat from Macy's and a scarf to match, puffer vest from Nordstrom, Clean perfume, gift card to Academy Sports, 2 pairs of skinny jeans, Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes mascara set (I'm excited to try this out!), and some bike accessories

From ILs:  $500 cash (going in the house fund) and a cool poster from MIL's trip to NYC

From SIL:  LLL Power Y tank and a Forme jacket!  I might need a smaller size in the jacket, I can't tell...any LLL people have experience on sizing with the Forme jackets?

I need to size up with the Forme jackets since they're so fitted. So maybe it would work for you? I'm assuming you haven't gotten it yet to try it on?

cransplash  I tried it on and it feels a tiny bit big in the shoulders and arms but more fitted in the torso.

[cransplash]

Dec 26, 2013 14:52:44 GMT -5 valhaman said:

Dec 26, 2013 13:07:35 GMT -5 cransplash said:

I need to size up with the Forme jackets since they're so fitted. So maybe it would work for you? I'm assuming you haven't gotten it yet to try it on?

cransplash  I tried it on and it feels a tiny bit big in the shoulders and arms but more fitted in the torso.

Got it. My Forme (material) is pretty thin so I tend to get mine more fitted since I anticipate wearing them more in the spring/summer over tanks. Are you planning on wearing tanks, or more long sleeve shirts under?

[valhaman]

Dec 26, 2013 14:54:49 GMT -5 cransplash said:

Dec 26, 2013 14:52:44 GMT -5 valhaman said:

cransplash  I tried it on and it feels a tiny bit big in the shoulders and arms but more fitted in the torso.

Got it. My Forme (material) is pretty thin so I tend to get mine more fitted since I anticipate wearing them more in the spring/summer over tanks. Are you planning on wearing tanks, or more long sleeve shirts under?

I didn't think about that.  I'll try it on again tonight with a tank and a long sleeve shirt.  I'm normally a 6 in Lulu - CRBs, Power Y, Swiftlys, all pants.  This is an 8 and I guess I just don't want it to be too snug if I swap it for a 6.  And I'm 2½ hours from the nearest store.

[bina]

Dec 26, 2013 14:33:41 GMT -5 MrsPotatohead said:

Dec 26, 2013 14:27:33 GMT -5 @pivs said:

Whattttttt?   


LOL. I wish I knew about it when I was in Ireland back in Sept I would have tried to find it for you lol.

lol this is kind of hilarious, but I'm sort of confused.  Do a lot of countries do this? 

That was almost my exact reaction, followed by So where's my plane ticket?? I dont think a lot of countries do it, but i got me thinking we should start one. A own a peice of 'Merica type of thing Pivs i wish i knew back then, I would have had you take a picture  

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Dec 26, 2013 16:30:22 GMT -5 bina said:

Dec 26, 2013 14:33:41 GMT -5 MrsPotatohead said:

lol this is kind of hilarious, but I'm sort of confused.  Do a lot of countries do this? 

That was almost my exact reaction, followed by So where's my plane ticket?? I dont think a lot of countries do it, but i got me thinking we should start one. A own a peice of 'Merica type of thing Pivs i wish i knew back then, I would have had you take a picture  

LOL I wish someone would pay me money to own a piece of my backyard. I would take it.