Classic : Saturday Luxury

It is early Saturday afternoon and I am sipping strong coffee, lounging around listening to some of my favorite tunes of all time, and compiling a storyboard of makeup ideas for a lady friend's wedding while I wait for a good friend to come over so I can continue doing nothing except drink champagne and get some sun at the pool. I am literally having one of the best Saturdays I have had in a while. And I got to thinking about the concept of treating oneself. You know, just completely indulging yourself in nothing but extravagance and guilty pleasures.

The idea of spending money or even just a little bit of time on ourselves these days sadly seems to be far and few between. I gave four facials this past Friday and three of the lovelies I pampered had never had a facial before. Picture me gasping dramatically. Why is we don't treat ourselves any more? Don't blame the economy! There are so many things you can do to treat yourself for very little money. I say it's time to carve out an afternoon or evening and just lounge. Glamorously. Because there ain't nothing with wrong looking your absolute best while you indulge your deepest, darkest, dirtiest... well, you get the idea.

I keep a bottle of Lollia's Relax Evening Bubble Bath in my bathroom for those times when you just need everything else around you to chill the freak out while you take a calm, long breath.

The scent is soft, not too flowery or sweet. And it makes your skin feel dewy and sexy. Fabulous. Also, a hint to all the ladies out there - wear ridiculously huge earrings whenever you lounge. Seriously. I wear these large gold hoops I got at Strut during the most inappropriate times. Think baths, poolside, doing laundry or just sweeping my kitchen floor. I promise you it makes you feel amazing. Hell, throw on a gaudy necklace while you're at it just for kicks.

Also, everyone should own a silk kimono robe. I want this one.

When indulging, your skin should be glowing and healthy. Get a boost from Vaseline Gel Cocoa Butter.

This stuff is not messing around, so apply it with caution. And never leave your face in the dust. It should be illuminated as well. Lately, I have been liking Josie Maran's Argan Illuminizer.

It is not too heavy or shiny so it's perfect for those days of luxurious excess. Another glamourous tip: highlight one body part you are totally digging at the moment and accentuate the hell out of it. Right now, I am liking the tan on my shoulders, so I am wearing off the shoulder tops like they are going out of style (if they haven't already). I do this because even when you are by yourself, you must feel sexy at all times. Come on, Teases! You know it's true. Plus, you never know who might knock on your front door for a visit.

If you need a little more inspiration on how to be glamorously lazy, take a cue from Feu D'Amour by Taschen. I mean, can it get any more sexy than this?

I think not. Enjoy your Saturday!