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What did you sneakily buy for yourself?

43 replies

Saukko · 18/12/2016 21:19

We exchange gifts as normal, but I think most people in the middle of the Christmas shopping end up taking advantage of a deal or popping in something as part of a 3 for 2. You may not be wrapping it up, but it's your gift all the same.

I got:

  • Pyjama bottoms from New Look
  • A Clinique skincare trio set
  • A La Roche Posay toner, to make up the order to get free delivery
  • Good quality boot socks
  • Peasant blouse in Hollister sale
  • Will probably get a diary and calendar in the new year sales.


How about you?
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Blueflowers2011 · 18/12/2016 21:23

i have overlooked myself for the past 5 and a half years when DS was born and tend to buy for everyone but me. So nothing is the answer, I really need to sort myself out. When i do this is the golden question, OH works every wkd. There's always next year she says.

Enjoy your gifts !

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Mrsmadevans · 18/12/2016 21:28

I had one of the advent perfume houses from m & s
and a sanctuary set part of 3 for 2 and reduced as well, also I ate the salted truffles from aldi which I had bought for my nephew in law , after reading how nice they were on the aldi lidl thread HE GOT THE POUCH OF CELEBRATIONS AND i ATE THE TRUFFLES MWAH HAHA

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ChoccyJules · 18/12/2016 21:32

First time I've done this but I got two chocolate oranges on a bogof and I only needed one, so that's a cosy Friday night in sortedGrin

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TooStressyForMyOwnGood · 18/12/2016 21:33

Underwear and make up!

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Tootsiepops · 18/12/2016 21:34

A pair of boots ok, ok it was three pairs of boots

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FantasticBeasts · 18/12/2016 21:35

Loads Blush, I don't shop often and so when I went Christmas shopping I saw lots of things I liked for myself. A handmade necklace, three sweaters, a couple of ceramic things for the house (I went to an artisan fair type thing). I am sure there is more - good job I don't have a shopping habit tbh.

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Dillite2 · 18/12/2016 21:47

A box of Godiva chocolates and a flamingo shaped umbrella. I love both!

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EggnoggAndMulledWine · 18/12/2016 21:49

Charlotte tilbury eyeshadow pencil
Kiko eyeliner
Clinique lipstick
Pjs

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clumsyduck · 18/12/2016 21:56

Jeans
Boots
Long sleeved Tee
2 Jumpers
Make up ( 3 for 2 so I got a lipstick for "free" other 2 items are a gift )
Cosy Christmas Socks

In fairness I hadn't been shopping for a good while Grin

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 18/12/2016 21:59

Kiko mascara (while DD and I were buying presents)
A jumper (nice and soft , Primark bargain)
Some bath/body stuff

DS has promised me a present Xmas Grin , I know he won't physically go out and buy it for me, so I'll need to look out for something...

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8FencingWire · 18/12/2016 22:00

A nuxe cracker from m&s :) I went in for pyjamas for my dd.

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AChickenCalledKorma · 18/12/2016 22:03

A lovely cosy red snood. I am channelling Nik Kershaw is the 1980s and feeling very snug. I am also easily pleased.

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workshyfop · 18/12/2016 22:03

A White Company Winter candle
A pair of boots

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Bonkerz · 18/12/2016 22:04

I finished Christmas shopping a few weeks ago so this week I treated myself to the soap and glory case and also a full spectrum night vision go pro for ghost investigations (my hobby)

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gemdrop84 · 18/12/2016 22:05

A friend was selling a brand new and sealed kindle in box as she's a bit skint. Dd has mine, I haven't seen it for weeks and pribably won't for a while. So it made sense to buy it! Had a little money left over and I rarely get anything for myself these days. It arrived yesterday so naturally I ordered some kindle books to read.... Spectacles by Sue Perkins and Inferno by Dan Brown so far! Been curled up in bed for the last 2 hours...bliss...

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 18/12/2016 22:05

I nearly (sooo nearly) bought a velvet scarf from H&M , but it looked a bit like a curtain tie-back...... well on anyone else, it'd be a lovely velvet dandy accessory. On me, soft furnishing Xmas Blush

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MrsHathaway · 18/12/2016 22:42

Sonic Screwdriver (in silver, on a long chain).

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blackheartedone · 18/12/2016 22:46

A body shop Vitamin C Face Reviver which is lovely.
A little leather across the body bag from a Christmas market.
A lovely soft grey jumper from Asda

Actually haven't been too bad this year! There's still time though.

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Justfivemoreminutesplease · 18/12/2016 22:47

Humm, very indulgently bought myself a handbag as I was told that DP wouldn't be getting me a present for Christmas Day itself. I have been lusting after said bag for ages, so decided just to buy it for myself. Trouble is, it's due to be delivered on Tuesday and I will have to not open it and save the packaging to wait until Christmas Day (& then explain to the rest of my family that no, I actually bought it for myself)

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MarsBarsAreShrinking · 18/12/2016 23:15

Nothing yet but I am planning on buying myself a rather expensive bag when the Boxing Day sale starts online Xmas Grin

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SpornStar · 18/12/2016 23:22

An Apple Watch and 3 framed prints.

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SpornStar · 18/12/2016 23:24

Oops, posted too soon.

I never really get presents as apparently I'm hard to buy for Hmm so I buy what I want myself.

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Bubbinsmakesthree · 18/12/2016 23:27

A Christmas jumper and a bottle of Nuxe Oil.

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OhWhatFuckeryIsThisNow · 18/12/2016 23:29

A Skagen watch! I know! But it was on eBay and as dh was stuck for what to get,told him it's from him.

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AtSea1979 · 18/12/2016 23:32

I got daisy perfume, moisturiser and a thermos coffee cup

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