Monday, February 16, 2015

Favorite Splurges


I am usually picky with how I spend my hard earned money, but I do like to buy nice things. For instance I treat myself to a massage every month. It's something I look forward to, and besides Marie and Massage Envy in Brentwood, TN is so good that I could never stop unless she leaves. I also love to treat myself to a nice dinner at Rolf and Daughters and go to shows. It's Music City so it is hard to stay home some nights!

There are certain products that are more splurges than treats! There are other brands of these products that are more affordable and still good, but every once in awhile I like to splurge on the luxury items. This happens a lot when I'm having a rough day (Confessions of an emotional shopper).


Cle' de Peau Beaute' Concealer - Concealer is a very important makeup item for me because frankly I need it. Dark circles are a huge problem so I love a good concealer! This baby is a whopping $70. Normally, I would NEVER spend that much on concealer  but I've been reading all the raving reviews for years so I decided to give it a shot. Trust me, I didn't want to like it because of the price but dang it, it is the best beauty product I've ever tried. It is so natural and goes on so flawlessly that you forget how much of a hit your bank account just took.


 Yves Saint Laurent Lipstick -  If you know me at all you know I love lipstick. I have a whole drawer just for lipstick. My collection mainly consists of MAC lipticks which are affordable, highly pigmented and one of my favorite formulas. I do like to try other brands as well and have some drugstore, Chanel, Burberry and Dior lipsticks, but my favorite splurge is from YSL.  My favs are #1 (Nude Beige), #8 (Fetish Pink). The packaging is luxurious and the lipstick formula is so smooth. Well worth the extra $$$. 

 Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray - The talented Tiana Trotz at Parlour 3 got me hooked on this product. I have fine hair that does not like a lot of product. This texturiing spray gives my hair a ton of volume plus smells amazing!



Diptyque Candles - A friend got me this candle in Roses and Baies and I just love them. I have since repurchased Roses because I love it and I only burn it on special occasions. 

 Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede fragrance is one of my favorites!! It is described as a charming mix of peonies, red apple, jasmine, rose and gillyflower, all mingling with a sensual blush suede. It's fresh and light and you will get compliments. 


Louis Vuitton Speedy - Handbags are one thing I'm a snob on. I really enjoy carrying a nice purse. The nicest one I've purchased so far is the Louis Vuitton Speedy bag. It's a classic. I have my eye on a new one hopefully soon.