My birthday was earlier this week, and I couldn’t help but end up feeling a little more generous when it came to treating myself. I’m usually quite a picky shopper and not one for impulse buying, but turning a new age always sparks a different attitude. It feels like permission to lean into the process of spoiling myself a bit.
My favorite gifts to give myself are little luxuries, such as Lié Studio gold hoops and a Chanel compact mirror. These are the smaller everyday items that feel elevated—things that make the ordinary a bit more special. Think a designer lip oil, chic silver dishes, a luxe perfume, and a plush bathrobe.
Some of the best places to search for items like this online are Ssense, Nordstrom, Net-a-Porter, Violet Grey, and, of course, Sephora. I also like checking smaller shops like Tangerine, Bomi, Maimoun, Cap Beauty, and Zitomer.
Below, shop a selection of items on my wish list—from me, to me.
CHANEL
Miroir Double Facettes
A Chanel compact is the epitome of a little luxury.
Diptyque
Pomander Scented Candle
My best friend’s mom has impeccable taste and burns this candle in her home.
Peachy Den
The Cheri Trench
Yves Durif
Petite Vented Brush
This Yves Durif hairbrush.
lazy jamie
Pedestal Coupe Bowl
I’m obsessed with silver homeware.
lazy jamie
New Tradition Oval Tray
I’d love these trays for serving dinner.
Thuma
Turkish Cotton Bath Robe
There’s nothing better than sitting in bed in a bathrobe after showering.
Serge Lutens
Ambre Sultan Eau de Parfum
I’ve been meaning to get my first bottle from Serge Lutens.
Parachute’s down pillows are so good.
LIÉ STUDIO
The Andrea Gold-Plated Hoop Earrings
DIOR
Lip Glow Oil Hydrating High-Shine Gloss
MAC
Lip Liner Pencil in Whirl
MAC
Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick in Business Casual
I’ve been into the Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick from MAC.
Mondo Mondo
Tobacciana Candle
Mondo Mondo makes jewelry too.
Sabre
20-Piece Flatware Set
Summer Fridays
Lip Butter Balm Treatment for Hydration + Nourishing Shine in Brown Sugar
This Brown Sugar Lip Butter Balm from Summer Fridays never gets old.
Charbonnel et Walker
Flavored Chocolate Truffles in Gift Box
SOPHIE BUHAI
Classic Gold Vermeil Necklace
Sophie Buhai jewelry is always on my wish list.
Celine
Triomphe 01 Oval Sunglasses
I’ve been looking for a new pair of sunglasses.
Georg Jensen
Cobra Candleholder
A Georg Jensen candleholder.
Louise Roe
Low Set of Four Glasses
I like collecting an assortment of cups.
Lichen
Galvanized Wall Bud Vase
Keith McNally
I Regret Almost Everything
Breville
Bambino Plus Espresso Machine
I’m finally starting a ceramic collection.
I’m looking for the perfect couch blanket.
Balenciaga
Twenty Four Seven Parfum
Balenciaga just launched a perfume line.
CELINE
Card Holder With Flap Triomphe in Shiny Calfskin
higherdose
Red Light Face Mask
HigherDose makes the best wellness products.
Notes of hinoki, Japanese cedar, and frankincense.