Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year are two days apart this year, and as these holidays are about celebrating love and family, I created a gift guide to treat your loved ones… and yourself!
- Le Labo
- Gifting a candle/fragrance is quite personal, so it shows a level of closeness and intimacy.
- Being able to personalize a gift makes that item even more special. On the “for:” line of the Le Labo label, you can choose from alphabet letters, Chinese characters, emojis, and more.
- ‘Lys 41’ Eau de Parfum
- While ‘Santal 33’ is their top-selling fragrance, I gravitate toward floral scents, and Lys 41 is a blend of jasmine and lily. It’s complex and not overly sweet — plus, it lasts all day.
- In honor of Chinese New Year, I chose my Chinese name “袁聖茜” for the label. Having that personal touch makes this gift so memorable!
- ‘Petit Grain 21’ Vintage Tin Candle
- I also love citrus scents, and I’m so looking forward to Spring to burn this candle of orange blossom, bergamot, and white floral notes.
- Jo Malone
- Fragrance is a sweet gift for a girly loved one,
and this is from the new, cute line Jo Loves
created by Jo Malone.
- Fragrance is a sweet gift for a girly loved one,
- Jo Loves ‘Pomelo’ Fragrance Paintbrush Gel
- This scent is travel-friendly and a thoughtful
gift for the gal-on-the-go! You push the clicker
and it dispenses the gel fragrance to the brush.
- This scent is travel-friendly and a thoughtful
- Drunk Elephant
- Drunk Elephant is one of my favorite
skincare lines EVER. I’ve used almost all of
their products for years. I reviewed one of my
favorite DE products here.
- Drunk Elephant is one of my favorite
- ‘T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial’
- I prefer chemical exfoliation over physical,
and this mask is one of DE’s hero products. I
leave it on for 20 minutes, and with 25% AHA
and 2% BHA, this mask resurfaces my skin and
makes it, like its namesake, soo “baby” soft.
- I prefer chemical exfoliation over physical,
- Monica Vinader
- Monica Vinader jewelry is so elegant, and what I love most is how you can personalize many pieces so they become truly one-of-a-kind gifts.
- One of the cutest ideas I heard was how a husband had his kids draw something for Mother’s Day, and Monica Vinader engraved those drawings on a pendant!
- ‘Linear Bead Friendship’ Bracelet
- This rose gold bracelet is beautiful in a casual way, and it can be easily layered or worn on its own as a statement.
- ‘Siren’ Pendant & ‘Riva Diamond Kite’ Pendant
- I wrote about this necklace last Chinese New Year in this post, and it’s still one of my most beloved jewelry pieces that I wear all the time. Having my Chinese surname “袁” engraved on the pendant symbolically keeps my family close to me even though they are in Hong Kong.
- You can shop more pendant necklaces here!
- Lipsticks
- A lipstick is a fun little gift for Galentine’s Day.
I’ve included a lip stain, lipstick, and matte
liquid lipstick.
- A lipstick is a fun little gift for Galentine’s Day.
- TPSY ‘Crazy Rabbit’ & ‘Sassy Cat’ Dash Lip Marker
- I’ve been really into lip stains because you
can’t even feel it on your lips and the color
lasts forever. These are adorable bright colors
for upcoming spring.
- I’ve been really into lip stains because you
- BareMinerals ‘Srsly Red’ Satin Finish Lipstick
- Every girl needs a classic red lipstick. This one
is a true, bold red with a slight sheen. It has full
coverage, wears comfortably, and is
moisturizing.
- Every girl needs a classic red lipstick. This one
- Pixi Beauty ‘Really Rose’ Matte Liquid Lipstick
- Dusty rose is one of my favorite shades of
lipsticks because it’s sweet but still subdued.
It’s a lovely, romantic color for Valentine’s Day.
- Dusty rose is one of my favorite shades of
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Great ideas! I always love candles! I have always wanted to try Pixi products too, amazing ideas! xx
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Nice post dear! 🙂
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These are all such great ideas!! Your flat lays are gorgeous!!
Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
Hi I am new to your Blog and Just loved it, I had also started following it. Have a Nice Day… 🙂
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Hi Carolyn
Great gift ideas!
I have nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award, check it out here:
https://www.gloryofthesnow.com/sunshine-blogger-award/
Have a great week! 🙂
Magda
xo
Awesome gift guide Carolyn! Love your picks for the lipsticks!
x Rubi
Pose & Repeat
Lovely gift guide. Love your choice and selection. Thanks for sharing with us.