Beautylish Pen Pals?

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Oct 24, 2011

Savannah B.

So I had this idea that I've been wanting to experiment with for a long time! I saw someone on tumblr that had a pen pal and it looked so fun!

I was wondering if any of you ladies and gentlemen would be interested in having a pen-pal relationship? Not necessarily with me, but I would looove if the whole community here got involved! Maybe it's just me, but the idea of sending packages that include personal notes, favourite products, and cute small gifts seems like the cutest thing ever, and would make all of our relationships here so much more personal!

Let me know what you guys think about this idea :)

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Oct 24, 2011

Mindy N.

That sounds like a really great, fun idea. Set a budget and then have a list of beauty friends to send products that you love to. I would love to do that!

Oct 24, 2011

Brenda R.

yeah, i'd definetly be up for that, it always seems like so much fun, plus you really get to bod with other people

Oct 24, 2011

Brenda R.

*bond

Oct 24, 2011

Savannah B.

I feel like it would be a lot more fun than a swap because you can get to know people, send things other than beauty products, and possibly meet life-long friends! Once I have the funds I would love to get started on this project with someone :)

Oct 24, 2011

Mindy N.

@Andrew, omg that is such a great idea, you seriously read my mind!!

Oct 24, 2011

Nina D.

oh, that sounds so much fun! i'd love to interact with some other fellow beauty-lovers :D

I love this idea, maybe when I get a job! hahahaha

Kristen D.

Oct 25, 2011

Kristen D.

what a great way to share/expand the beauty community:)

Oct 25, 2011

Michelle D.

Sounds interesting! I'd love to have a pen pal, especially one from the UK. :)

I'm interested sooooooo, how do we do this;??? 

Oct 25, 2011

Savannah B.

I would say just to approach someone on here and ask them if they'd be interested! I think the safest way possible is to exchange contact information (facebook, e-mail) so you can talk it over. Using a PO box is always the safest way when dealing with people you meet online, but I *think* it costs money to have one. Just remember to be careful with your personal information and have FUN with what you send each other! Don't worry about spending a ton or making a good impression by sending all name brand products, each of us love different high end brands but just as many of us swear by many drugstore brands! I think the best way to save money on more expensive items (if you choose to send them) is to purchase the travel size products or ask the store if they carry samples of it, that way your pen pal can try it, and if they like it, spend the money themselves.

Oct 25, 2011

Cameron R.

Count me in! This sounds super fun!

Oct 25, 2011

gee m.

This is actually a good ideal. Many of us probably already have tons of makeup that have not been used and need to give away just because we don't need it, lol so it would be fun to have someone to give it away to.

Oct 25, 2011

Cameron R.

I agree with Gennett! I have a ton of stuff that I could share! Also I think it would be cool to get someone with a different skin type than me. It will put some fun and thought in picking out products to send!

Oct 25, 2011

gee m.

Ok so I know this is so weak, lol, but I needed this ideal when I was trying to hunt down those damn wet n wild eyeshadow palettes. lol

Oct 25, 2011

Jenny J.

I love this idea!

Plus, swapping/pen palling with someone from the UK would be amazing product wise! 

Oct 25, 2011

Allison G.

I love it! I would want to try a lot of UK brands.. plus I love the UK, anyway. :)

Oct 25, 2011

Ashley G.

This sounds way to fun. Having a pen pal is a really great experience. I'm totally in as well (:

Oct 25, 2011

Cameron R.

Or even like doing it once/twice a month and sending your favorite product at the time! There are so many cool/interesting ways we could do this.

Oct 25, 2011

Porscha W.

This sounds like a really cool idea. I love meeting new people.

Kristen D.

Oct 25, 2011

Kristen D.

If anyone wants a pen pal/ beauty trade friend me (which i also freelance) from cali that either lives on the east coast, UK, or anywhere in the world, just send me an email @ kristendo180@yahoo.com and i can shout you my facebook info and go from there! I have way to much makeup that id love to share and also swap because there are many non american brands i cant recieve living in the U.S. and I would also love to share tips and advice to anyone who wants it:) let me know!

Oct 25, 2011

Allison G.

I trust doing it a lot more on here than on Makeup alley..the ONE time I ended up swapping on there, I got jipped.. BAD. I guess it was stupid on my part to think I could trust people when they had full profiles and were conversing back and forth and had a list of Swap items - I didn't know at the time the GREAT lengths some of those people go to try and fool you and yeah, I got fooled. Whoever she was, got a nice Hello Kitty limited edition lipstick and I got nothing. Once it happened I was told by people on the site that there is nothing you can do because the girl deleted her entire profile and everything right after I told you I shipped it.. from then on, I never swapped ever again on there.. sucks.

Kristen D.

Oct 25, 2011

Kristen D.

That's why getting to know someone on a more personal level i.e. facebook you become friends, learn all about them and their friends and build a internet relationship then it can flourish to even better opportunities: making friends, learning new cultures, getting great beauty advice, swapping/trading, and becoming life long friends.

Oct 26, 2011

Dember L.

Aww I love this idea. So cool :) I would need to get a PO Box first! But I love the idea of swapping makeup and sending cute things. If anyone is interested in being pen pals with me, send me an email..my contact info is listed on my page. :)