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You know the drill—it's been a long week, you're suffering from a hormonal breakout, etc.—and the only plausible solution is to spend money on what I believe my grandmother refers to as an "impulse purchase."
What Granny doesn't know is that there's a difference between an impulse and a I-need-this-to-feel-good purchase...and what Grandma doesn't know, won't hurt her. Here's exactly how to treat yourself when the slightest inconvenience signals your world's end.
Fine Fragrance
Consider this fragrance your secret weapon for full-on glam in seconds. Literally inspired by the color red—and all the luxury the hue implies—it's full of lush cherry, red peony, and vanilla notes. A concoction that embodies power, glamour, and bombshell beauty.
Bombshell Intense Eau de Parfum
Serum
This is an instant fix if your skin's pale, dry, or dull. The serum's amber color adds a light, warm glow, while potent Vitamin C works to brighten over time (I saw results in less than a month).
Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum
Sunglasses
You'll stop losing your sunglasses as soon as you own a pair you care enough about. Monday blues, meet the Wayfarer.
Ray-Ban Wayfarer II Evolve
Card Holder
Missing your subway calls for a bodega bagel, but a breakup means calling in the big guns: YSL. This card holder conceals the monotony of your metro card and is guaranteed (by me) to mend a broken heart with one stroke of the leather.
Saint Laurent Monogram Card Case
Candle
No night-in is complete without one of these scrambled-letter votives. Diptyque candles are famous among editors for their robust aromas and timeless packaging. Light up the Mimosa scent for the ultimate pick me up.
Diptyque Mimosa Candle
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