Each year I put together a Valentine’s Gift Guide. I usually add a disclaimer to them something like “I am throwing this together as an excuse to talk about rose-scented things and things to get me out of a winter funk”. My disclaimer is the truth. So, instead of saying this is some sort of gift guide, I’m going to be frank. This is a list of 14 ridiculous things that I wish I could buy myself in the middle of February. It has nothing to do with Valentine’s Day but Valentine’s Day shall be my excuse:

1. Diptyque Rose Delight Candle – This is a limited edition candle that is a powdery Turkish Delight inspired rose. Retails for $68 at Beautyhabit.

2. Natasha Denona Diamond & Blush Palette in Darya – I’ve never wanted a blush palette so badly in my life. These shades seem so perfect for my dull, “is winter over?” skin. Retails for $89 at Sephora.

3. YSL Paris Perfumed Body Lotion – I adore this fruity rose fragrance. I like the idea of it as a body lotion because I think it would layer nicely with other scents too. Retails for $48 at Nordstrom.

4. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer – Everyone has this lip gloss except for me. So, I want it. Retails for $18 at Sephora. 

5. Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Infusion de Rose Nourishing Oil – I got a sample of this oil and it’s nothing super special but I love it. It has a faint rose fragrance and some decent oils. I’ve used it in my foundation for a dewy look. Using it does make a difference for my dry, flaky, winter-is-gross skin. Retails for $65 at Sephora. 

 

6. Santa Maria Novella Melograno Olio Bagno – This is a very powdery, very strong floral scent that is old school and I adore it. For some reason I’ve been craving it lately. This emulsifying bath oil retails for $80 at Beautyhabit.

7. Caron Blush in Rose Poudre – It’s all about the packaging but this is a great shade. I’ve never been unhappy with any of the Caron powders I’ve purchased. Retails for $55 on Amazon.

8. Lancôme Absolue Precious Cells Revitalizing Rose Lotion Toner – I’m sure this is a gimmick, but I can’t help myself. Look at those suspended roses! This is the sort of luxurious crap I want in my life. Retails for $58 at Nordstrom.

9. Floris Rose Concentrated Mouthwash – Lol, I’m going to put a $55 mouth wash on this list because I can. Also, I’m delusional. Available at Beautyhabit.

10. Atelier des Ors Lune Féline Perfume – As of today, this is my favorite vanilla perfume. You can read about me raving about this vanilla-cardamom in my review. Plus, it has gold flakes in it. That’s luxurious. Retails for $275 at Osswald. 

11. Chanel Huile de Jasmin – This is an overpriced face oil, but I have to have it. It smells like a faint Chanel-y jasmine, plus that packaging. Just look at it! I don’t own this. This is why I don’t take shelfies. Retails for $120 at Chanel.

12. Leonor Greyl Masque Fleurs de Jasmin Nourishing Hair Mask – While I’m still on my foolishness, let’s add an expensive jasmine-scented hair mask to this list.  Retails for $65 at Beautyhabit.

13. Ex Nihilo Ultra Rose Candle – Yes, there is already a rose candle on the list, but why stop with one? This is a greener garden rose sort of rose. I’m obsessed with it. Retails for $75 at Saks. 

14. Byredo Flowerhead Shower Gel – I want to bathe in a bouquet of florals. Here’s my review of the perfume. The shower gel retails for $50 at Saks. 

So, that’s my ridiculous, frivolous wishlist of luxurious crap I’m probably never going to buy myself. But, I like the thought of it all. Any of it stand out to you?

Need more ideas? Here’s my Gift Guide from 2017.

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