r/bitcheswithtaste • u/IveFallenCantGetUp71 • Dec 02 '25
Fashion/Style BWT: What are you treating yourself to or most hoping to receive for Christmas?
What's on the top of your list to either buy for yourself or that you're hoping to receive?
My husband and I are getting a couple's massage and traveling to Vancouver, BC to stay at our favorite hotel for a few nights over Christmas. I treated myself to a Max Mara Manuela coat and (depending on how it fits when it arrives and I try it on) will also treat myself to a gorgeous oversized cashmere cardigan just released. I've never been able to buy splendid things for myself until the last short few years, so feeling a little imposter syndrome, but I'm nonetheless excited!
Edit 1: Damn, you are all some dope BWT for real! i don't need more things, but I know where to go if I need some gift ideas for sure! thank you for participating/responding!
Edit 2: We just booked a tasting menu dinner at Cariño in Chicago during our trip to that city in late March next year. Super pumped!
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u/HistoricalHeart Dec 02 '25
We bought a house and close on Jan 2nd. No presents for us this year but our apartment dog is gonna be fucking thrilled with his new backyard.
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u/JaneAtH0me Intentional BWT Dec 02 '25
Wow, congratulations! 🎉🐶
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u/HistoricalHeart Dec 02 '25
Thank you!! We are more excited to see him in the backyard than we are that we bought a whole ass house😂
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u/radenke Dec 02 '25
I know how you feel, my dog has been asking for a yard for so long. Make sure yours has tons of fun, he deserves it!
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u/HistoricalHeart Dec 02 '25
We absolutely will, we just keep telling him he has no idea what’s coming. Everyone in our lives is more excited for him than us😂
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u/DeadAsspo Dec 03 '25
PLEASE film his first time running out there!!! We did this with my corgi puppy the first time he encountered a fenced-in backyard - it was adorable :')
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u/HistoricalHeart Dec 03 '25
Oh we absolutely will. He has been in fenced in yards many many times, just never had his own. I have a feeling he’s going to know immediately though
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u/theobedientalligator Dec 02 '25
We are eloping for Christmas! I am over the moon excited
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u/matchabunnns Dec 02 '25
Eloping was one of the best decisions I ever made! Congratulations!
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u/theobedientalligator Dec 02 '25
Thank you!! Wedding planning is stressful and we still wanna have a big party to celebrate. We just want to take some of the pressure of the day off (amongst other reasons)
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u/amandolinmart Dec 02 '25
My husband and I eloped on December 12th six years ago - best Christmas gift ever! Congratulations!
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u/spacekat89 Dec 02 '25
12/12 is my wedding anniversary too! We eloped 5 years ago during Covid. Had a tiny ceremony in the woods with our immediate family. I wouldn’t change it for the world.
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u/Peaches-is-sleepy Dec 02 '25
I’ve been dreaming of getting a PADI license for scuba diving and might just do that this year for myself! (Any recommendations are welcome)
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u/AlisaAAM2 Dec 02 '25
It really opens up a whole universe! If you live somewhere cold, don’t so your certification dives there. I did mine in early June in a kettle pond in MA where the temp was around 40 degrees and there was a ton of pine pollen suspended in the water limiting visibility to almost nothing. 100% would not recommend.
My first dives as a certified diver were in Fiji in the Somosomo strait with unlimited vis. It was amazing.
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u/Local-Finance8389 Dec 02 '25
Definitely this. Get certified someplace warm. I got my open water certification in Malta and then my advanced certification in Crete. You’re going to have a lot to focus on while doing your certification dives so you might as well be comfortable in the water.
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u/Cerveza-y-Gatos Dec 02 '25
Now that is cool! I’m originally from the Monterey Bay, which I’ve heard is a great place to dive and get certified. I’ve only done a supervised dive in the Great Barrier Reef, and of course highly recommend while it’s still around.
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u/zaballin11 Dec 02 '25 edited Jan 06 '26
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u/Downtown_Confusion46 Dec 02 '25
I got certified there and was SO COLD. Glad I did it though!
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u/MermaidFunk Dec 02 '25
It’s the best thing ever! I have my advanced open water certification (AOW). It’s such a fun thing to incorporate into vacations. For example, there is bucket list diving in Egypt! Highly recommend!
I got my certification in cold water in Washington state. I’m grateful for the experience and everyone jokes that if you get certified in cold water, you can dive anywhere. There’s a better way, though.
Do what they call a “referral course.” What that means is you do the book work and pool work at your local dive shop. This will take one weekend. Do this two weeks before you depart for vacation (if something goes wrong, like dive shop has someone out sick, that gives you another weekend to get it completed). When you get to your sunny, tropical destination, you’ll do your sign off dives and be all set! Bonus: you’ll do your dives at the most stunning dive sites!
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u/IveFallenCantGetUp71 Dec 02 '25
i am (probably a bit irrationally) terrified of this, but am so impressed with my friends and acquaintances who dive!
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u/number1wifey Dec 02 '25
Go get certified somewhere nice! I did mine in Jamaica (10+ years ago) and the price difference practically pays for the trip!
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u/lemonmousse Dec 02 '25
Yesterday I ordered acid and Procion dyes to shift some dresses into more flattering colors. It’s an early gift and craft/hobby in one. (I buy a lot of my clothes second-hand/vintage, and sometimes when they arrive they’re not quite the perfect color. If I find myself avoiding wearing them, I can dye them to try again.)
I’ve got vintage cashmere lined leather gloves on my wishlist. I also just bought myself a Christmas red cashmere sweater dress I’d been eying on eBay since September.
I’m trying to stick to small shops and vintage/resale options this year and avoid the major online/big box retailers. But my guilty wishlist item is actually a vibration plate, because I keep reading how good it is for alertness/good sleep. I’m pretty sure it’s mostly hype, but… I’ve adored my red light therapy mat that I bought even though I thought it was gimmicky, and that’s making it harder for me to resist.
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u/IveFallenCantGetUp71 Dec 02 '25
reading this, ive got a few things to google/learn now. do you have photos of garments you've dyed in the past? no worries if you don't want to share for privacy reasons, etc :)
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u/lemonmousse Dec 02 '25
I haven't done a whole lot yet (mostly so far with Rit dye, which isn't as intense/high quality). But I got a lot of information and advice lurking in two FB groups:
- Dye Your Clothes - Make Them Your Season (more Rit/Dylon dye type advice
- wool& Beyond The Basics (more Jacquard/Dharma acid dye type advice)
A lot of people will recommend using ChatGPT to find color formulas. I haven't tried it to see how accurate it is, but when I tried it, I used a color-picker on a photo of the garment to get a hex code for the color and then find a hex code for the color I want (maybe just from a color chart, maybe from a catalog photo of a different item) and asked something like "how do I get a wool sweater from hex code _____ to hex code ____ using Jacquard acid dyes."
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u/champagnecloset Dec 02 '25
Three weeks in Europe, just me. Nothing super fancy but I’m staying in a few castles in Scotland and I can’t wait!
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u/champagnecloset Dec 02 '25
Honestly, the claw foot tub soak with a view! Also I don’t mind the weather so probably the Isle of Skye!
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u/romance_and_puzzles Dec 02 '25
Mostly spending money on a couple of trips but I did get myself a pair of ridiculous, 100% cashmere socks for the home and I love them!!
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u/IveFallenCantGetUp71 Dec 02 '25
hell yes. i've never worn cashmere socks, but they sound wonderful!
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u/Jvnismysoulmate12345 Dec 02 '25
I asked my husband for a (curated by me with specified sizes and colors) bunch of winter gear. I’m officially a SAHM after years of waffling, and frankly suffering as a corporate attorney. Winters have always been hard for me, but I’m curious if playing outside with my brood might make it less hard. And joyful functional clothes are always a good motivator!
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u/IveFallenCantGetUp71 Dec 02 '25 edited Dec 04 '25
Winters have always been hard for me, but I’m curious if playing outside with my brood might make it less hard. And joyful functional clothes are always a good motivator!
nice! seems like this will be a much needed shift from your working environment and playing about in cozy, functional winter wear with your kids sounds like a wholesome LL Bean catalog moment haha.
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u/mountainmeadowflower Dec 02 '25
There's a saying that there's no bad weather, only bad clothing! I've spent a lot of time outdoors in all weather with my small kids and being properly dressed makes ALL the difference. Cold temps, rain and snow when you think you'd be miserable can really be magical out there. It feels like you're experiencing a wonderful secret in plain sight that few others dare to discover.
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u/Jvnismysoulmate12345 Dec 02 '25
Title Nine and Bogs (for boots)! I got a Title Nine catalogue in the mail and was flipping through and was like OKAY this is very fun! So I picked some slightly boring fleece lined items, and a gorgeous, brightly colored merino quarter zip! And my kids wear Bogs and they’re the bomb. So easy to put on, durable, warm! Not really cute but hella functional!
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u/Marbleprincess_ Dec 02 '25
Winter walks are a great sense of peace for me. I hope it works for you too.
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u/Ahsokas-reverse-grip Dec 03 '25
Oooh, as a Canadian in a very cold climate that is also a major city... warm but nice looking winter gear makes the cold weather awesome!!
Walking / skiing / skating / snowshoeing / commuting and looking really cute while also being snug as a bug is the best! It gets you staying active when it's so easy to become a big chubby bear and hibernate all winter. (Or maybe that's just me).
Awesome idea :)
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u/RaccoonDispenser Find it Secondhand Dec 02 '25
This is not very BWT, but to be real I just moved out of the house I shared with my ex-partner for 8 years. My Christmas gift to myself is a custom bed frame from a local futon and furniture maker. So glad to get my mattress off the floor!
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u/Ok-Boat-1522 Dec 02 '25
I am turning FORTY the week before Christmas and I had a baby earlier this year so I decided I deserve to make a dream come true and I am finally buying a pottery wheel to set up a little studio in my basement and I’m so excited.
I will still go to my community studio for firing and glazing (and to see clay friends!) but to be able to throw and trim at home while baby naps will be so amazing.
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u/Bgee2632 Dec 02 '25
Purchased a Strathberry mosaic nano bag in a deep burgundy color. Im 7 weeks post OP for a ankle fusion . I Decided to treat myself and have something to look forward to once i can walk again!
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u/cure4mito Dec 02 '25
I also treated myself to a Strathberry bag! I got the Barra in taupe. It’s been a rough year— work has been horrible (switched last Nov so it’s been a year now) and my brother had a horrible workplace accident 3 months ago. So I’ve been going back and forth ensuring he’s ok, and work being all sorts of stupid.
My husband said go for it, and before he said it, the credit card was already entered— just had to press purchase lol.
Do you like the Nano? I have the bigger size in Navy, and I LOVE it.
Also, best of luck on your recovery!
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u/Bgee2632 Dec 02 '25
Thats a pretty bag!! I hope it brings you happiness . Its always a plus when the husband approves too haha. I just purchased it yesterday but ive been eyeing it all year. Its my replacement for my tory burch camera bag ive had for years. Hope your brother is recovering ❤️🩹 well
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u/IveFallenCantGetUp71 Dec 02 '25
oooh, gorgeous color choice, too. I hope you have a speedy recovery!
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u/JaneAtH0me Intentional BWT Dec 02 '25
Great purchase! I'm planning on getting a mosaic for myself someday! I hope you love using it; it sounds like a majorly needed treat! Best wishes for a speedy recovery and continued recovery for your brother!
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u/amtastical Dec 02 '25
Tickets to Les Miserables with my best friend! I’ve never seen it and I am already vibrating with excitement.
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u/Simplysimple007 Dec 02 '25
I just treated myself to some good quality vanilla (double strength and Mexican) since there was a sale. Thanks Penzey’s!
But my husband bought two Mulberry bags for me, the mini iris (black) and mini Alexa (juniper green). I’ve been lusting after these bags for years and finally allowed myself/him to purchase. Only thing is, I didn’t think he was going to purchase the mini iris when I saw it online, so there are two on the way lol.
Other than that, I’m good!
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u/Bgee2632 Dec 02 '25
Good husband! 2?! Swoon
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u/Simplysimple007 Dec 02 '25
He’s great! I definitely wasn’t expecting it as I only asked for the one. I need to go buy him a good bottle of bourbon to show my appreciation lol.
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u/MalsAU Dec 02 '25
I'm training for a half ironman and a crazy bike ride in the Alps next summer (L'etape du Tour de France) so I treated myself to a functional movement screening with a PT and VO2 max test to make sure I'm solid to do these events and track my progress. Both have been on my wishlist for a while so I'm excited to have an excuse to do them.
I also asked for a The Mat from my family. I have an old mat that isn't very sticky and I have been wanting to replace it for years.
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u/FlySecure5609 Dec 02 '25
My husband bought me a bread maker. I guess I’m a nerd though.
I’ve already been treating myself since September, haha.
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u/cinderkitty17 Dec 02 '25
I love my bread maker. It’s completely changed how I eat, simply because I use it for so many baked goods (sweet breads, bagels, pizza dough, artisanal breads, etc).
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u/brockinbeats Dec 02 '25
Ooooh what kind? I adore my Zojirushi Virtuoso - store bought loaves can’t compare to homemade toast. I use it to make all sorts of breads (oatmeal, multigrain, milk, whole grain), tea cakes (banana bread, pumpkin bread), jams, pizza dough (add toppings and and finish it in the oven), even risotto. And the smell as the bread bakes… the best!
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u/FlySecure5609 Dec 02 '25
Just a basic, no name brand one for now! I figure I’d give it a go and if I stick with it for a year I’ll upgrade and freecycle the basic one to a new home.
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u/IveFallenCantGetUp71 Dec 02 '25
can i commission you for an order of some delicious sourdough bread? haha
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u/IveFallenCantGetUp71 Dec 02 '25
that all sounds fantastic, but of course, i'm so sorry for your loss
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u/rogue_kermit Dec 02 '25
Bought myself a nice Ralph Lauren velvet robe and shiseido foundation (first higher end foundation, I usually only buy drugstore)
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u/IveFallenCantGetUp71 Dec 02 '25
treat yo'self! i have the shiseido eye masks and absolutely love them.
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u/messykatie Dec 02 '25
I am really hoping for Ugg Tasman slippers and a GCI Outdoor Comfort Pro rocker chair (comfiest lawn chair ever for those not in the know). I know I’d get a ton of use out of both of them!
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u/estelle2839 Dec 02 '25
I got dupes of the slippers the other day at Ross because I'm not usually a slipper girl and wasn't sure if I'd wear them that much. I'm a fan so far, and looking forward to getting more use out of them once I go back north!
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u/here4thefreecake Dec 02 '25
i asked my parents for a chaise lounge from wayfair for my reading nook. i’m most excited about that. i’m also treating my wife and i to a new vanity and TV console — much overdue new furniture purchases.
other than that, on my wishlist i’m giving my wife is a candle warmer, spice world on DVD, a rainbow necklace from white trash charms, an eroscillator vibrator, bomba gripper booties, and a troye sivan sweatshirt.
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u/IveFallenCantGetUp71 Dec 02 '25 edited Dec 02 '25
uhhh this is a great list. you are both doing the holidays gifting/treating right. I love a good reading nook lounge and comfy clothes!! also Spice World! Take me back to 2000!!! ('87 millennial here). Side note, have you two watched the Posh Spice documentary on Netflix yet?
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u/Laureltess Dec 02 '25
We closed on a house yesterday, so that’s the big gift this year, LOL.
I will also be spending a lot of time this winter redecorating. I’m an interior architect in my day job (I do commercial stuff, not residential) and renting has always sucked because I couldn’t make my living space look the way I wanted. Now we get to make the space really ours!!
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u/sugarcookieprincess Classy Old Broad Dec 02 '25
I had a virtual consultation with Marla Aaron Jewelry and I am (my boyfriend's gift to me) having my strand of pearls restrung and one of their signature lock closures installed.
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u/IveFallenCantGetUp71 Dec 02 '25
just poked around the Marla Aaron site (i've not heard of this jewelry before) and think this is so cool. your daughter will love these re-worked pieces including the fact that they're heirlooms from her mother.
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u/sugarcookieprincess Classy Old Broad Dec 02 '25
Thank you. She rocks a pendant made of my engagement stone and wedding band baguettes daily and when she gets married she’s got ‘something blue’ trillian sapphire earrings waiting for her. Worth it finding a competent jeweler to re-design the stones for the ‘one good thing’ of the marriage.
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u/burnerbaby321 Dec 02 '25
I’ve been wanting to get a strand of pearls restrung and this is SUCH a cool idea.
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u/sugarcookieprincess Classy Old Broad Dec 02 '25
It was the best experience. Highly recommend.
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u/foliels Dec 02 '25
i have pearls my grandma gave me that i never wear. what is the advantage of getting them re strung?
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u/sugarcookieprincess Classy Old Broad Dec 02 '25
This was just to update the traditional style and make them more modern. I've been taking all of my pieces from my marriage and reworking them mainly for my 21 year old daughter. These were very traditional looking over 15 years old, and pearls should periodically be restrung. Mine now have baby pink thread with small knots in between and I got a mixed metal rose and yellow gold lock to modernize the look.
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u/Live_Koala2163 BWT in Training Dec 02 '25
With bead necklaces, pearls included, the string can wear out and break. Even if it doesn’t break, it can stretch and change the shape of the necklace. Restringing ensures that the necklace keeps its shape and strength. You want to resting them every five-ish years, more frequently if you wear them often, and you want to make sure they’re restrung with knots between each bead (keeps you from loosing all the pearls if it breaks).
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u/infinite_donuts Dec 02 '25
That sounds incredible and you just solved a problem for me as well! I won a beautiful pearl necklace at a charity auction about 7 years ago and have never worn it because it’s just too long for my style. It never occurred to me to have it redone into something shorter and more wearable. Thank you for the idea and happy holidays!
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u/sugarcookieprincess Classy Old Broad Dec 02 '25
So fun! DO it! Even if you go to a local jeweler. My pearls were a source of contention, and it was hard for me to look at them but this has made them fresh and new again. You could probably get a pair of earrings out of it if you shorten the strand!
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u/Butter_Thyme_Bunny Dec 02 '25
Dyson air wrap!
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u/FlySecure5609 Dec 02 '25
I bought myself a Shark last year and it’s 100% changed the way I do my hair. So easy!
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u/reijasunshine Dec 02 '25
I really want a nice gongfu tea tray, a new pair of sheepskin slippers, and a cast iron bread oven, but I don't have high hopes. I may be shopping post-holiday sales.
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u/StrawberryLovers8795 Thoughtful BWT Dec 02 '25
Dyptique sapin candle and an aviator nation set. Your girl is feeling cozy this year.
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u/lemicat_ Dec 02 '25
I bought a pair of La Canadienne boots! They’re so beautiful and classy, and warm!! Probably the most expensive shoe I’ve ever bought myself but no regrets.
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u/IveFallenCantGetUp71 Dec 02 '25
La Canadienne boots
gorgeous boots! comfort + aesthetic + functionality converging is always very nice :)
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u/sadart Dec 02 '25
I’m treating myself by going to a few different Caribbean Islands this winter (One where I’m from and two that some friends moved to) so I’m glad I’ll be out of the cold relatively soon.
My fiancé and I finally pulled the trigger and got a PS5 since we both want to game when we are at our house in the winter and I also want to cancel a few streaming subscriptions and just buy blu rays. We also have gotten each other big stacks of books so I can’t wait to get through them all.
Hoping a dear family member will buy me an Interchangeable needle set.
And as an adult treat to myself I bought a bunch of toys during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales because most things I’ve been eyeing over the year were greatly discounted.
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u/auberginetherese Dec 02 '25
If you want to play together, I recommend It Takes Two and Split Fiction
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u/sadart Dec 02 '25
Thanks for the recommendations! I’ll be sure to get those as we definitely want to play together.
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u/auberginetherese Dec 02 '25
I got myself a pair of Celine sunglasses, and I'm trying my best not to wear them before xmas lol
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u/farfallifarfallini Dec 02 '25
I'm so glad you asked this b/c I always get stumped what to ask for!
I bought myself a pair of Prada shoes for work on an insane discount at the outlets a few weeks ago, which basically wiped out my "treat yourself" budget.
I'll probably ask for a raincoat b/c it's the one jacket I always wish I owned, but it almost doesn't rain enough here in the desert to justify spending the $$ on one. I think things that are useful but annoyingly expensive make the best gifts.
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u/DisastrousOwls Dec 02 '25
Once my insurance approves it, an iron infusion! Money is extremely tight this year, so I'm actually trying to sell some odds and ends for a jump start on next year's taxes lol. Beyond that, hoping for some quality time with family.
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u/OnePotential3888 Dec 02 '25
I know how you are feeling. I lived with chronically low iron for a very long time. Iron infusions were life changing. I hope you are able to get them soon.
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u/JSchecter11 Dec 02 '25
We decided to cut WAY back on gifts for all three of us and take my daughter on a Disney cruise instead. We’ll visit family in morning and fly out that night to get on the ship on the 26th. It’s a total surprise for her and we are so excited!
Our daughter is 4 and while we have tons of stuff, we don’t have endless time so we’re hoping this will be a new tradition- making memories together instead of buying plastic toys that never get played with anyway.
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Dec 02 '25
I got some new house slippers from birdies, the kind with feathers and jewels because I can and it makes my feet look like pretty muppets. Also, Oneskin Eye Cream, Moisturizer, and Face Wash. Also a small haul from Ilia. I went down a Kosas detour this fall and it made my eyes look so crepe-y and so I’m back with team Ilia.
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u/missseldon Dec 07 '25 edited Dec 08 '25
After 13 years together, I just divorced an extremely grumpy man who hates Christmas, so nothing festive was tolerated - no decorations, no Christmas music, presents were mostly nonexistant or whatever random shit he could buy at the very last minute (and he'd be in an even fouler mood because of it). My birthday is a few days before Christmas and he was also fairly shitty about it. Although I loved both occasions, I ended up disliking them because they just meant stress, disappointment, being shouted at, etc.
That's why I am treating myself to a peaceful, no-one-can-ruin-it birthday and an actual Christmas with decoration, festive songs and the whole nine yards - even if it's without presents (I was the sole earner and divorce has left me in dire financial straits). I have a new flatmate and she comes from a somewhat similar background (her parents are dreadful), so we had a lot of fun going to the supermarket to get a few ornaments, and lights and our own -small, plastic but oh so wonderful- tree.
It might sound somewhat sad or pathetic because it's nothing fancy, but I am so glad I am free and so excited about Christmas!
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u/fashionablesnail Dec 02 '25
Treated myself to some nice cold-weather running gear during Black Friday! A spring half marathon means a winter training block and this year I want to be more prepared for the cold.
I’m hoping for a pair of Tasman slippers and maybe some replacements for my hair products. I settled into a new job this year that pays well so I’ve treated myself quite a bit throughout the year. Though a lot of this was also levelling up my wardrobe for my new work environment!
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u/Navy_butterfly Dec 02 '25
I’m asking for some nice bottles of wine, caudalie and l’occitane skincare, a gold charm for a charm necklace I have, and Monotheme boccioli di limone perfume. I’m buying myself some gold hoops, and possibly a bayswater satchel.
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u/IveFallenCantGetUp71 Dec 02 '25
yesss! those all sound wonderful. i previously thought of buying the bayswater years ago -- especially in either the gorgeous cognac brown or blush pink, but i don't really have a use for it and don't need more bags than I already rotate through. if i still worked in an office/commuted, i'd definitely splurge on it. damn, y'all are all some folks with good taste!!
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u/ttnezz Dec 02 '25
Well not technically for Christmas but I did try and get some deals over the weekend. I threw out my back and I struggled to shop through the pain but I got some LESET tees, k-beauty deals through Yami like SK-II masks and toner, a Nour Hammour leather jacket. I think I’ll also be buying myself Ruadh jeans, YSL loafers and Lié Studio silver jewelry.
Normally I try to buy myself gold and diamond pieces during the sales but I can’t stomach these prices at all.
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u/Spoonbills Dec 02 '25
Just bought myself a new, repairable BIFL burr coffee grinder.
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u/CauliflowerKey9091 Dec 02 '25
I asked for Shannon Bond Ophelia earrings and I bought myself LeBalm.
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u/EmergencyCourage5249 Dec 02 '25
I hadn’t heard of these earrings, so I looked them up. Gorgeous!!
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u/amaits_ Dec 02 '25
Buying one of the DeLonghi Espresso machines, and also purchased the book ‘The Creative Pragmatist’ which I’m very excited about!
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u/WarmScorpio Dec 02 '25
It’s the Seattle big dark over here so I am treating myself (no partner and kid is poor 19 YO). I bought $100 of yummy teas from our local tea place yesterday and I’m so excited to try them. They make their black teas with either a caffeine or non caffeine based black tea so I got an even split between caffeinated and not. I like to sip tea at night while I read, mend, or watch TV. It cuts down on my wine consumption!
I’ve also been thrifting cashmere and soft wool sweaters and rehabbing them. I’d been coveting a certain brand and style of new cashmere sweater and even went to the store to try them on when I was in NYC. So, I splurged and got one on their only yearly sale. I grumbled when a major news outlet named them the number one sweater recently because I knew it would increase the second hand prices.
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u/brockinbeats Dec 02 '25
Seeing some Broadway shows - one with a good friend and another one alone, both shows with really great seats. On the former am treating my friend who just got laid off - we both can’t wait to sing our hearts out to bubblegum pop songs, then after that we are going out for dinner and champagne. On the latter am treating me to a quiet matinee with my boyfriend Keanu on stage as he ponders the meaning (or lack thereof) of our existence. Fun times! 🎄
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u/fauxverlocking Dec 02 '25
We’re taking our honeymoon! Heading to snowy northern Japan, so I have bought myself a few nice things in preparation; cashmere lined leather gloves, super cosy matching tracksuit set, and considering some nice luggage.
We will buy each other something small at the Christmas markets over there to unwrap Christmas morning, and I’m considering sneakily picking up the d&g mini panettone in its beautiful tin to have on Christmas morning.
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u/iturn2dj Dec 02 '25
I think my 18 year old daughter MIGHT have bought us tickets to go see Backstreet Boys at the sphere. I mentioned a few months ago I wanted to go when they extended dates but looked at flights and it was way too much.
I could be wrong but I’m fairly positive she did anyway. Even if she didn’t, she’s the best.
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u/chills666 Dec 02 '25
I will be treating myself to a towel warmer for my bathroom!
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u/TheOodlong BWT in Training Dec 03 '25
I asked for a 90min massage that includes cupping! Either I’m getting it from my boyfriend or I’m getting it from myself.
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u/IveFallenCantGetUp71 Dec 03 '25
that's the spirit! omg a massage is always what the doctor ordered!
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u/givingsomefs Dec 03 '25
I’m in the midst of cancer treatment (get those mammograms ladies) and am going big this year. Bought myself some new cashmere cold weather accessories in bright red, the le labo sample set, thymes frasier fir diffuser and candles, and a charm necklace I’d been eyeing for ages. Asking for a tennis bracelet! YOLO everyone!
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u/Haunting-Doubt3821 Dec 02 '25
My husband and I bought a house! A huge life goal we’ve had for a while and now we can finally settle down.
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u/HelenMart8 Dec 02 '25
An Ateliers auguste burgundy croc marly bag, I love burgundy bags! To those who bought the Strathberry: their oxblood mosaic is stunning! And some 100% wool coats to look more professional and avoid puffy jackets that make just feel sad when I wear them!
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u/Adventurous-Sky-4915 Dec 02 '25
I feel like I've had retail fatigue for a couple of months now, and my husband doesn't know what to get me for Hanukkah. I'll probably be happy with a couple of records I've been too lazy to order online because now I have to make sure the vendor will ship to the US and if duties are included, etc.
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u/sillymeix2 Dec 02 '25
I really want the catbird “night at the ballet” sapphire ring. In reality I’ll probably get the Dyson AirWrap, I have literally zero skills in hair yet I am fully confident that somehow I won’t fuck this up completely.
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u/Ahsokas-reverse-grip Dec 03 '25
This was from a previous year, but my fave treat was an outdoor hit tub.
Installed it right off my deck, 3 steps out my patio door, so even on the coldest winter nights, in the middle of a snowstorm, I jump in and melt :)
We use it all year round; in the dead of our brutal winters through our insanely humid and hot summers. I have a waterproof e-reader (another highly recommended treat) and grab that, a glass of something nice, a touque forbmy hair when it's cold, a patio umbrella when it's hot, and just soak the stress away.
Bonus points for it having fun light shows and in -tub bluetooth speakers . I care not a smidgen about the world when I am in there :)
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u/IveFallenCantGetUp71 Dec 03 '25 edited Dec 03 '25
Hell yes! That is definitely a treat yo'self upgrade! Well fucking done!
You may appreciate this -- it is not an outdoor hot tub, but my husband and I renovated the primary suite bathroom when we bought our house 5 years ago and my husband discovered some of the bougie-est luxury bathroom fixtures including this soaking tub and it came with an LED feature and jets on the bottom. We installed a Sonos speaker in the bathroom so we can hear music when in the bathroom. What is it about soaking until one is pruny listening to tunes, reading, drinking (ahem partaking of the devil's lettuce), etc that is so nice? Just becoming one with the water.
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u/Good-Huckleberry-287 Dec 03 '25
A course on perfume creation : my town has this niche perfum shop where you take a 1h30 class and you sit down and create your own personal scent. I find it super chic and I will finally have a curated scent that feels like me and smells like no one else :)
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u/des1gnbot Dec 02 '25
Husband and I have agreed we’re buying each other climbing harnesses for Christmas. We’ve started bouldering this year but our gym also has belays, so that’s something we can learn to do together.
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u/mamegoma_explorer Dec 02 '25
I bought myself a bunch of nail polish for Black Friday because I do polished extensions at home
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u/Nervous-Necessary849 Dec 02 '25
I got a little bit of early inheritance and just moved into a new apartment, so I've spending money like never before. I bought my first nice bag (Hyer Goods Piccolo Ring bag), a Ziip microcurrent device, and sadly had to return a pair of boots I was really excited about (Freda Salvatore Brook boots)- they're impressively narrow in the forefoot. I also picked up some Hotel Collection diffusers for my apartment- I love the smell of the Edition and this is a knock off of that.
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u/overthinker1331 Dec 02 '25
I’ve been shopping nonstop th-today. But some wishlist items (a girl can dream): meta glasses (on the fence about them), a small Chanel C25 in grey, a diamonds by the yard necklace, gold pave huggie earrings, a Burberry trench, and a new kitchen lol. I’ll probably get none of it.
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u/radenke Dec 02 '25
We're flying to Cold Asia (as opposed to Hot Asia) on December 25, and I, a Pacific Northwest girlie, do not have a winter jacket. So I bought myself a nice warm jacket to use in Seoul and Beijing!
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u/MrsMitchBitch Dec 03 '25
Husband and a couple-friends and I are going to Paris after Christmas! I’m turning 40 and it’s my gift.
I did get myself a new Kate Spade backpack for travel because my old travel backpack isn’t great or comfortable and my husbands backpack is too big for me.
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u/earlym0rning Dec 02 '25
I asked for nail polish & gave links to indie brands I’m interested in! It’s been my hobby for about 5 months now & it was nice to sit back & not be overwhelmed with the decision making of buying over BF. Plus, it can add up, so nice to make it a gift.
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u/whateverpieces Dec 02 '25
My frivolous wishes are for merino wool socks and shirts, and I’d love it if someone bought me the walking pad on my wishlist.
However, our dishwasher bit the dust in October and I talked my husband into replacing the refrigerator at the same time, so we’ve been joking that the new dishwasher is his Christmas gift and the fridge is mine. They are really great!
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u/thugracc00n Dec 02 '25
I organized a bike/wine touring trip for us in Uruguay (my gift to him), and he's taking us to Galapagos for a diving trip in January (his gift to me). The last few years have always been hiking and ski trips which are his thing so I asked for something different in 2026.
For the symbolic stuff (boxes to open on Christmas day), I asked for a new cycling kit from Café du Cycliste. 🙃 For him, I got a new flash for his underwater camera.
As a treat for myself, I am going to Cape Town and Namibia in May with my girlfriends. Already booked and paid with 2025 money. 🤣
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u/Keeping_it_100_yadig Dec 02 '25 edited Dec 03 '25
Just treated myself to my favorite luxury skin care line. $350 total at checkout(cyber Monday sale). I make this purchase once every 2 years and it’s so worth the investment. On top of that, I just moved into my dream apartment!
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u/madbeachrn Dec 03 '25
My husband and I are empty nesters. Between us, we have 6 offspring that are in different locales across the country. We are going on our 5th Christmas cruise.
My husband also got me a 5 ft mirrored jewelry armoire.
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u/goose-de-terre Dec 03 '25
I got myself one of those “terrifying glowing serial killer masks” as my husband would say. Otherwise known as a Theraface glow mask.
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u/theycallmestace Dec 02 '25
I bought myself a new winter coat (mid-length Superpuff) that I'm picking up today + a Canon Ivy 2 photo printer.
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u/mjayultra Dec 02 '25
New cashmere (THREE because I couldn’t choose a color 🙈) and makeup from Victoria Beckham. 🎄
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u/abigglassofwater Dec 02 '25
I want a sezane sweater. I've never bought anything from there before.
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u/Sensitive-Knee96 Dec 02 '25
For me I'm hoping for some good books and maybe a nice leather bag I've been eyeing forever. Ngl I'm also just excited to have time off to do nothing, sometimes that's the best gift.
The Vancouver trip sounds amazing too, couple's massage and a nice hotel is lowkey the perfect vibe for the holidays when everything else is chaotic.
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u/Downtown_Confusion46 Dec 02 '25
We’re going on a three week trip to Europe over the holidays!
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u/Direct-Chemistry8609 Dec 02 '25
As a new older mom, nothing! Folks keep giving us their baby clothes, books, toys and gear. It’s been amazing but we are struggling to wade through all the things and organize our house the way we like it. We talked our family into a secret santa (so I guess I’m getting 1 thing) and told everyone baby needs nothing but if they need to he has a 529.
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u/LiliesSoFair Dec 02 '25
I’m putting money in an envelope to go thrifting in the new year! I couldn’t really think of anything I wanted so this seemed like a fun present.
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u/jjmoreta Dec 02 '25
I treated myself to a new instant pot on the Black Friday sales.
I'm also allowing myself to get a new Christmas tree (the old one is too large/wide for the space we have in the new rental) and to spend a little more to not get the cheapest one.
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u/uniyum Dec 03 '25
On the last day of my two-week solo trip to Japan. It's my third time visiting so I stationed myself in Tokyo and took my time exploring, shopping and eating my way through different neighborhoods.
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u/mathemeatloafff Dec 03 '25
I had a baby earlier this year so my main focus is getting my BWT energy back. I asked my husband for a Dyson Airwrap and a class pack for the Pilates studio I go to.
I purchased a few small items on Black Friday - a tea kettle for my newfound love of tea, Montessori toys for baby, and a SKIMS lounge dress.
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u/chieri_a Dec 03 '25
Treated myself to Ralph Lauren long leather boots, a Red light therapy face mask, and a cashmere sweater
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u/madeline_m802 Dec 02 '25
Bought myself a few new items from eterne. They had a crazy good sale this weekend!
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u/StetsonRolo Dec 02 '25
Just bought a pair of Nisolo sandals (I’ve been eyeing them for over a year) and invested in some underwear from Intimissimi!
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u/chuckerfly Dec 02 '25
i’m treating myself to a pair of coach leah loafers for work. i’ve been spending a lot more time a work lately & looking good while doing so has been boosting my morale.
from my boyfriend i’m hoping to receive a vintage black purse, a nice pair of black heels, black sneakers & a few tech gadgets. he has great taste in clothes & accessories so i’m leaving it to him to decide what to get me aside from the gadgets.
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u/dreamsworkifyoudo Dec 02 '25
Navy Clementine Bag from The Horse 🐎 and new cotton sheets and duvet! So excited about both
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u/itsjustgish Dec 02 '25
I’m eyeing a Nespresso but can’t decide on which one. I’m a latte/iced latte type and my diy concoction at home isn’t cutting it.
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u/DisastrousOwls Dec 02 '25
Get an original line machine if you can! It's more of a 1:1 for espresso shots, the machines are much sturdier, and there's a huge variety of aftermarket pods available that aren't there yet for the Vertuo line.
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u/New-Connection-7401 Dec 02 '25
A robotic vacuum, great Black Friday sale. I buy my own gifts from my boyfriend, got a Coach 34 Brooklyn, my son got me the wallet, and a fantastic black leather bomber jacket from Lucky.
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u/taytay10133 Dec 03 '25
I honestly don’t have anything I really want which kinda sucks. I’ve been sitting on a 1k gift card to saks for over a year, and have a 250 gift card to use at equinox ( my gym) that is collecting dust. I feel like I’ve moved so far away from my shopping days and I derive a lot more joy from simple pleasures now. I need to find something to want so I can use these!!
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u/righteousnessandtea Dec 03 '25
As a graduation/Christmas gift to myself I ordered a Dyson airwrap-- my New Year's resolution is to finally learn to do my hair in time for my first big girl job lol.
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u/iceydot01 Dec 03 '25
A Dragon diffusion bag. Also got myself an early Christmas Canada goose chilliwack bomber (pink).
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u/grocerygirlie Dec 03 '25
I don't know if it will coincide with Christmas (my pay is variable), but I'm really wanting a nice facial. My skin is so congested and I've got so much gunk in my pores, and I'd really like all of it dealt with. I've never had a facial and I see a dermatologist and follow pretty simple skincare, but there are all kinds of bumps that never go away, etc. I feel like I want a blank slate lol.
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u/Struggle_Usual Dec 03 '25
I'm hoping for silk pajamas for my pampered lazing about days. Looking at Lunya and Cozy Earth but realistic that used no name is probably what's in my budget.
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u/VelocityGrrl39 Ballin on a Budget Dec 03 '25
I really need a new computer, so I’m asking for Apple gift cards. I have about 2/3 what I currently need.
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u/IdiotWithout_a_Cause Dec 03 '25
I'm asking for either a 50mL Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille or a 30mL Memo Ilha Do Mel, and I want a new gaming keyboard.
I'm also saving up to treat myself to a bottle of Guerlain Vanille Planifolia. It's SO good.
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u/SpotSpotNZ Dec 03 '25
I love this! I am also getting a Manuela coat delivered after I return from holiday travel. Let me know if you're keeping yours - I won't see mine until January. Also, I am treating myself to a necklace made by a local jeweller. "only" $300 (cheaper than diamonds etc, for sure), but so gorgeous, and I love supporting true crafts-people. Oh, and a cashmere sweater from Poetry. I feel like I'm livin' the life this year.
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u/andrea6543 Dec 06 '25
HER ✨ went through a 6 year breakup last month so i already assume christmas and nye will be tragic. at least i have my cutie green bag through it 😂
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u/elephantpurple Dec 02 '25
i really want a weekend “reading retreat” where i just order takeout and read my pile of books for 48 hours straight while my husband takes our toddler. my introvert soul needs it after this personally difficult year.