Gift Guide: Valentine's Day, part 2

Here's some of the things that I would love to get for Valentine's Day this year. Just in case you're thinking of getting me something.

This dainty hearts necklace, $23. 

This necklace is definitely dainty but links a series of hearts together, keeping it from being too clearly a heart-shaped Valentine's Day gift. 

A beautyblender, $15.50

I'm expecting the rave reviews to be true - that this blender beats out the others with quality material, shape, and durability. For me to practice my HAC-ing for date nights.

Kate Spade reusable tote, $17

A cute reusable tote like this one - because we can all use more reminders that we deserve to be treated well, and most especially to treat ourselves well.

And for a little romance (since it is Valentine's Day and all), this collection of love letters between my favorite poet, Rainier Maria Rilke, and Lou Andreas-Salomé, described as "remarkably rich and dimensional in its entirety, each of the 200 letters revealing a different facet of Rilke’s exceptional heart and mind, and of the universal commonalities of love itself."

Self-love and skin care

I'm starting a new full-time job next week (yay!) and so I'm planning on a bit of a spa session for myself today in preparation.

I got this sample of Shu Uemura's Fresh Pore Clarifying Gentle Cleansing Oil when I bought my eyelash curler, and haven't used it yet. I'm honestly not even sure that I know what to do with it, but all the reviews rave about how great this stuff is for oily/combination skin. I'm planning on doing some research and trying it out.

Got this Brazil Nut Beautifying Oil from the Body Shop for myself recently. I'm a HUGE ran of their Brazil Nut scent line of products, and I was so happy when they brought it back. I used to slather on the whipped body lotion on a daily basis until they discontinued it - I think that was back in 2011 or 2012. I've been waiting and waiting to get it back. The oil is not quite the same as the whipped lotion, of course, but I mix it with an unscented body lotion and it adds a gentle sheen and that lovely scent. I'm thoroughly enjoying it, especially because the combination allows a little to go a long way.

I think I'll treat myself to a mani-pedi, do some yoga, and try like always to hit the farmer's market. If you're not busy this weekend - Check in with me tomorrow for your dose of recommended reads.