9 Gifts You’d Never Buy for Yourself But Would Love to Receive
By
Renée Reardin
Date December 13, 2016
Thanks to modern axioms like #treatyoself and #yolo, we can guiltlessly buy ourselves any decadent treat or expensive designer gem under the notion that we deserve it. That waffle ice cream cone? Your Instagram page is lacking without it. Those fur-trimmed Gucci leather slippers? You can’t call yourself a fashion girl without them. All of the latest sheet masks? Skincare, as Shopaholic character Becky Bloomwood would say, “is a basic human right.”
And yet, there are some covetable purchases that we hold back on making, usually because grander, trendier and more time-sensitive items creep their way to the top of our shopping lists. These items are typically timeless and sensible purchases that really should take priority over, say, a bright pink faux fur topper or a pair of overpriced fishnets. These sidelined items make easy gifts we’re guaranteed to love.
From classic wardrobe additions to home and beauty upgrades, swipe through the slideshow for 9 items you’ve been waiting for someone to buy you.
9 Gifts You Would Never Buy For Yourself
'Popular Mixture' Nylon & Boar Bristle Brush for Long Coarse to Normal Hair
($282, Mason Pearson)
A crazy-pricey hairbrush that will do wonders for your mane and you’ll have forever.
The thing about a good hairbrush is that it’ll help keep your locks healthy and prevent damage, and you’ll have it forever—which makes the hefty price tag on this cult-fave option a little easier to justify.
9 Gifts You Would Never Buy For Yourself
A warm scarf in millennial pink.
Take a break from the silk scarf you’ve been tying around your neck for the past few months—the winter temps are demanding a heavy wool number now. This pink option from Acne Studios will bring some originality to your all-black winter attire.
9 Gifts You Would Never Buy For Yourself
Icon Gucci Signature chain wallet
($1,070, Gucci)
A timeless evening bag you’ll forever reach for.
A handbag that’ll effortlessly accompany you to everything from a dinner date to a wedding is one of the most vital accessories to own. Being equal parts classic and on-trend, this Icon Gucci Signature Chain Wallet is just right.
9 Gifts You Would Never Buy For Yourself
Windflower embroidered stretch-silk satin chemise
($455, La Perla)
A sexy chemise that you know every woman deserves to own but you still don’t.
Your ex’s old tee might be comfy, but chances are it doesn’t look as good as it feels. Go ahead and slip on a silk chemise like this one—you won’t want to sleep in anything else ever again.
9 Gifts You Would Never Buy For Yourself
Chic Stays by Condé Nast Traveler hardcover book
($85, Assouline)
A pretty coffee table book you’ll actually read.
There are the books you buy because you like their covers, the books you actually peruse, and sometimes, the books that are both. Enter: Chic Stays by Condé Nast Traveler. It’ll be a stunning new accent on your coffee table and a book your guests won’t want to put down.
9 Gifts You Would Never Buy For Yourself
The chicest, most photographed candle ever.
This candle will fill your space with a romantic scent. And when you’ve used it all up, do like bloggers on Instagram and use the glass jar as a makeup brush holder.
9 Gifts You Would Never Buy For Yourself
Whirl Trio Interchangeable Styling Wand
($350, T3)
A curling wand that will give you three different types of waves.
Change up the look of your locks with this handy curling iron that’ll help you achieve tight curls, loose waves or a beachy texture. This is a valuable piece to have in your beauty drawer and to take with you on your next vacay.
9 Gifts You Would Never Buy For Yourself
Silk pillowcase
($105, Slip)
A pillowcase that will prevent you from waking up with bedhead.
Not only will this silk pillowcase cut down on valuable morning primping minutes, but it’ll also help prevent wrinkles.
9 Gifts You Would Never Buy For Yourself
Tiny Corsage Bracelet
($220, Catbird )
A classic everyday bracelet.
Push your statement jewellery to the side and welcome simple and elegant pieces—like Catbird’s Tiny Corsage Bracelet—into your jewellery box.
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And yet, there are some covetable purchases that we hold back on making, usually because grander, trendier and more time-sensitive items creep their way to the top of our shopping lists. These items are typically timeless and sensible purchases that really should take priority over, say, a bright pink faux fur topper or a pair of overpriced fishnets. These sidelined items make easy gifts we’re guaranteed to love.
From classic wardrobe additions to home and beauty upgrades, swipe through the slideshow for 9 items you’ve been waiting for someone to buy you.
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