Self Gifting – A Valentines Day Treat We Can All Get On Board With

14th February is a date that strikes fear in the hearts of many. If you're single, it can be easy to feel sorry for yourself. We've all been there at one stage or another...a fluffy dressing gown, copious amounts of chocolate and Celine Dion's I'm All By Myself  blaring in the background. This might be Bridget Jones territory but we can all sympathise with what Helen Fielding's heroine goes through in her quest to find the perfect guy. We tend to forget the positives to single life such as a girls night out or treating yourself to something nice when you don't have to consider buying a present. While some of the gifts  featured in the gallery are a little pricey, this is a wishlist and we are allowed to dream! A Statement Accessory A stylish timepiece is a must-have accessory. It’s an obvious necessity for punctuality but the right watch can add the perfect finishing touch. Ansley vintage-inspired timepieces are elegant, luxurious and a firm favourite on our lust lists. These watches are unisex, so if you’re feeling generous in the run-up to Valentines Day there’s a chance you might let your other half have a look. Then again, they’re so gorgeous that sharing isn’t really an option. Prices start at €149-€169 depending on the style and for a list of stockists check out the website here. Designer Perfumes Balenciaga is a well-recognised name amongst fashion fans and not only do they design beautiful clothes, their scents are pretty gorgeous too. A floral fragrance with woody notes, not only does this smell gorgeous but the bottle is the perfect addition to your dressing table. Bespoke Balenciaga pieces are far from our price range but we might find ourselves forking out for this scent, €67.30. Bag Lady Some of us love our bags, others freak out for shoes and some have the unfortunate problem of being obsessed with both. However, while shoes can get scuffed, worn down, and scratched, bags don’t date quite as quickly. Parfois have some fabulous accessories to choose from and best of all, their prices won’t break the bank. This cross-body beauty is only €19.90… Valentines Day isn’t so bad when you get to self-gift now is it?! Lipstick Love There’s lipstick and then there’s Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté lipstick. Creamy, glossy and highly pigmented not to mention the glamorous gold case the product is encased in. If you’re a gloss girl rather than a lipstick lover, then YSL have just launched a Rouge Volupté gloss, €25 which promises a slick high-shine finish.