Love Yourself On Valentine's Day & Beyond

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. The truth is, until we learn to love ourselves, we can not really expect others to love us. Valentine's Day can be wonderful for some, and a non starter for others. For those without a significant other in their life, it even can be a bit depressing. I am here to say that we all have our own lovable qualities. Today is a great day to nurture ourselves. Celebrate you, because you are worth it. 

HERE: Many Wonderful Ways To Love Yourself 

Something Pretty
Don't you love it when something feels like buttah? Now you can, too. Here's a little something that is made with 100% natural ingredients like Sweet Orange Peel Oil, Coconut Oil and more.
Free People

Talk The Talk and Walk The Walk!

We all do too much negative talking to ourselves. This Valentine's Day and beyond, start your day looking into the mirror. Tell yourself what is good about you. Be your own cheerleader. Nothing good ever comes out of negativity.

Kate Spade  

A New Lip Color
A new lip color always makes me feel good. Whether you have someone to kiss goodnight or not, feel kissable with a new shade. I've just ordered Hot Lips, Kim K.W., The formula gives a fuller, kissable pout. It's the perfect pinky nude. I have Charlotte's Pillow Talk, which is lovely and feels fab. Find your perfect shade with this clever Lip Color Finder
Charlotte Tilbury  

Send Yourself Flowers
Unlike a man or significant other, this Lady Orchid is long-lasting and low-maintenance. Isn't it just lovely? Having something to care for always feels good!
Shop Terrain 

Take A Bubble Bath
We all deserve some "Me Time" A bubble bath perfect for that. Close the door, fill the tub, light a candle, pour a glass, and put on some chill out music. Some of my favorite Bath products: Antica Farmacista Prosecco Bubble Bath, it's enriched with honey, aloe vera, green tea and jojoba oil for the ultimate calming bath experience. And that bottle is a keeper! Vitabath Moisturizing Bath Gelee, Original Spring Green. It's old school but fabulous. You will think that you are bathing in a forest of evergreen trees. Men love it, too. Laura Mercier Crème Brûlée Honey Bath. I discovered this product first at The Lanesborough Hotel in London. It smells like the end of a five star meal. 

Bake Some Cookies
Baking is therapy for me. Sugar cures all. If you aren't a baker, you can order these chic little cookies for any day of the week at 
Merci Bakery 

Moving on From Adult Friendship Breakups

In case you missed this article last Saturday, today is is an appropriate day to think about our "ride or die" friends. Specifically, when those friendships crack or dissolve. This article will help you "forgive others every day, forgive yourself every hour; and not hold resentment too tightly." 

Goop  

Retail Therapy
Nothing makes us feel better than a little retail therapy. Here are a two special sales that are good for today only. Save 20% on all Full Priced items at Henri Bendel.  No Code needed. Their candles are a wonderful little treat. Do something good for your skin and save   28% on the #1 selling moisturizer at Juice Beauty. And what about this dress above? The Maquino by Fame & Partners, is equal parts elegant and easy to wear. Available in ravishing red or navy.

Learn To Enjoy Your Own Company

Even though Carrie was busy looking for Mr. Big, I do think that she learned to enjoy herself. If you love alfresco dining, take yourself out. Don't miss out. 

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Saturdays At Shop This: Let's Get Out Of Here!

Oh my goodness! As I type this post, Mother Nature is blanketing Chicago with about 9 inches of snow, and more to come. Are you as done with Winter as I am? I would love to escape, but that's not in the plan until early April. So here are some good links to sales, fab finds, and inspiration, to distract us all from 

this Winter weather. 

Gray Malin's Escape book (shown above ) features awe-inspiring images of exotic locales from around the world are a celebration of light, shadow, and absolute bliss. It's the perfect gift to yourself or someone that enjoys arm chair travel. Get it in time for Valentine's with Amazon Prime.
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If you are planning a warm weather getaway, click over to the Vacation Shop at Moda Operandi for some serious style for fun in the sun.

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Speaking of sunshine.... Spring's Box Of Style by Rachel Zoe pays homage by featuring all California-founded brands to put you in the golden state of mind. Over $400 worth of style for $99. It's a good one!

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This Valentine's and #Galatine week,  is suppose to be all about love and roses. Of course that isn't realistic for everyone. No relationship is perfect—and even our very closest, best-of-best-friends-forever bonds can deeply disappoint us, or, worse, break apart. I really enjoyed Goop's article: "Moving on From Adult Friendship Breakups." Maybe you will, too.

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It's too darn snowy to head to the mall for some of us. Macy's is having a sweet one day Valentine's Day Sale. I found Hue's denim leggings at $14 off. They are having a great sale on beauty, too. Urban Decay's Vice Lip Color is now only $8.50, and I found beauty bargains on Benefit Cosmetics, StriVectin, Laura Geller & more. It all ends Saturday night.

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Feathers and Fringe. They are "a thing" for Spring. I loved the edit at Bergdorf Goodman. Some of it is wearable right now, like The Row's Clutch Bag and Marchesa Notte's  Fringe Column Dress

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Do you want to send something sweet across the miles this Valentine's Day? The cakes at Neiman Marcus are some of my faves. We have ordered many over the years. Now tell me, how chic is the MacKenzie-Childs Check Cake?

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Speaking of Valentine's Day. Look to the blog for last minute inspo:  Valentine's Day Gifts For Your Littlest Sweethearts,  Romantic Valentine's Day Gifts To Give & To Get,  Valentine’s Day Baubles for $500 or Less,  and In The Mood For Love

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Dress of the day: Just a little eye candy that one could wear now and all thru Spring. Sachin & Babi's Amendola Knit Dress is pretty fab.

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If you are stuck inside, you might as well be comfy cozy. Shop the White Sale at The Company Store this weekend. 

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It even snows in Paris. Remember to see the beauty in every day, 
my friends!
XOXOX
Deb
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