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What do I want for my birthday?

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ImALittlePea · 08/02/2026 17:40

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Not a big birthday - turning 42. Live in SE. Size 10-12ish. Mum of two.

So... What do I want for my birthday?!

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ChocolateSqueezyyogurts · 08/02/2026 19:04

Unfortunately ive just had my birthday but a list of things I would like if it was coming up would be.....
Caroline Herrera good girl blush purfume
Some pandora hoop earings
Olivia Burton watch
Tan leather hiking boots

UnilateralDecisions · 08/02/2026 18:57

A Mondaine watch, they’re so lovely.

RumJerrySailorRum · 08/02/2026 18:55

I'm 10 years older, no kids

But I would like want

A really nice mag subscription
A cashmere cardigan
New set of sharp as hell kitchen knives
Posh food shop vouchers
Beautiful dangly silver earrings
Afternoon tea voucher
Garden centre voucher!

shellyleppard · 08/02/2026 18:55

Lego flower bouquet??? 😍

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ImALittlePea · 08/02/2026 18:54

GoldMerchant · 08/02/2026 18:45

Do you have an hot air styling tool? (You probably do, I was seriously late to the party on this...) I got the Shark one for Xmas and it's been life changing. I'm rubbish with hair but mine now looks good every day. Obviously a bit of a pricier present.

I have a barrel waver and GHDs. I'm so shit at doing hair.... What kind of tool and how pricey are we talking?

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ImALittlePea · 08/02/2026 18:53

Whataninterestinglookingpotato · 08/02/2026 18:40

Running shoes? That’s usually what want 😂

Ooh I'm not a runner! I got new workout trainers for Xmas but annoyingly have been injured all year so far, so I'm yet to get back to the gym 😤

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GoldMerchant · 08/02/2026 18:45

Do you have an hot air styling tool? (You probably do, I was seriously late to the party on this...) I got the Shark one for Xmas and it's been life changing. I'm rubbish with hair but mine now looks good every day. Obviously a bit of a pricier present.

Whataninterestinglookingpotato · 08/02/2026 18:40

Running shoes? That’s usually what want 😂

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ImALittlePea · 08/02/2026 18:29

LeeshaPaper · 08/02/2026 18:28

New slippers??

Got a lovely new pair for Christmas!!

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LeeshaPaper · 08/02/2026 18:28

New slippers??

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ImALittlePea · 08/02/2026 18:27

jejdjdi · 08/02/2026 17:45

A Mulberry Handbag.
it will change your life ❤️

Tell me more...........

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ImALittlePea · 08/02/2026 18:27

@Littlebitpsycho one of my best friends is a beauty therapist and I get regular free or cut price massages and facials - beyond lucky!! Definitely put it top of your list 😁

Those suggesting perfumes - I could do with a new fragrance! I used to absolutely love Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy but it seems to be discontinued 😭 would love something similar...

@MassiveBackstory omg yes but my TBR pile is already overwhelmingly large. I have read more books so far this year than I read ALL of last year though, so could be a good shout. Any recommendations?!

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ImALittlePea · 08/02/2026 18:25

MrsWhites · 08/02/2026 17:42

A nice spring weight jacket?

Ooh yes, but I'm really not enjoying shopping at the moment and have no idea what would be a good purchase?!

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MassiveBackstory · 08/02/2026 17:49

Jewellery and books, every time 🙂

FionnulaTheCooler · 08/02/2026 17:47

I had a wander round the John Lewis beauty counters with my teenage DD yesterday to have a smell of some of the tester perfumes and Dior peachy glow was lovely.

hattie43 · 08/02/2026 17:47

A Diptique candle and a bottle of perfume

jejdjdi · 08/02/2026 17:45

A Mulberry Handbag.
it will change your life ❤️

Littlebitpsycho · 08/02/2026 17:43

A spa day? Absolutely projecting here as I'm 37 on the 22nd and this is what i want 🤷‍♀️🤣

MrsWhites · 08/02/2026 17:42

A nice spring weight jacket?