(Mostly) everything I wanted to buy in January VS what I actually did

cha chingggg (or not)

I’ve learned in the past yearish that cataloging my “wants” of each month seriously aids my low-buy aspirations. of course i’m still gonna buy (it IS my job to find great, purchasable stuff for the masses), I just want to be much more intentional + save a little. purchase regrets hurt me deeply.

so I wanted to shout my wants out into the open, not because I want you to buy these things, but because they caught my attention and I think anyone would be lucky to receive – or be inspired! so just in case you have some free change to trade in for orgasm balm, a telescope, or an orchid dress, here are some abby-approved options.

btw, better to view on desktop, actually! images are larger. I also love the app.

another side, i’m throwing a paywall in this post to A. protect some of my peace (IYKYK), B. tease (it’s sexy), C. make a penny or three if it so happens! *shrugs* turns out I love writing on here more than most things, so that’d be cool

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wants, in terms of beauty:

[the small businesses will be marked with an asterisk*!]

1* / 2 / 3* / 4* / 5* / 6* / 7* / 8

notes:

1* I follow

alivia

& ALL of her recs very closely. the bath salts are per hers. yes, I accidentally spelled them CBb instead of CBD

2 for travel

3* “Inspired by the weightlessness of a day without plans or obligations. Effervescent top notes of ripe peach and bergamot levitate over wild orchid, crisp linen and sequoia wood.” NOTES:
Bergamot, Peach, Wild Orchid, Crisp Linen, Sequoia Wood

4* obsessed with anything Wonder Valley makes

5* that All Balm has kind of changed my life. I have the unscented but I want whatever the orange one is (prob orange – ooh, it’s “orange blossom”).

8 Pure Delight Orgasm Balm… is called Pure Delight Orgasm Balm

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wants, in terms of home:

1 / 2* / 3* / 4 / 5* / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9* / 10* / 11 / 12 / 13* / 14

notes:

1 so cute & affordable from H&M. though they definitely stole inspo from some starving artist

3* jake’s charger slips off his nightstand and makes the loudest clink EVER on the ground

6 it’s a far prettier counter piece than SodaStream, IMHO. and i’ve updated my pick to this color

7 a little star-obsessed lately. Orion is my friend (but i’d like to be closer friends)

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wants, in terms of fashion:

1 / 2 / 3* / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / the orchid dress I forgot to number

notes:

1 lusting over that perfectly dark dark wash

3* I don’t take pilates but I still want these

4 Jake can you get me some more?

7 it’s the unusually thick straps (of a cami) for me. j'adore

10 Rachel Comey I love you

11 wah, sold out everywhere

orchid dress – I mean??? vagina reminiscent yet not. gorgeous. someone invite me to a garden party

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everything I actually bought (15 intentional buys instead of the above summed 34 quick-dopamine-and-credit-card-hitters):

1. vintage Chloe sunglasses (secondhand*) [found another pair here] [thrifted that hoop too a few months ago. search “vintage HUFFY Mini-Shooter” if you want one]

2. this card* for Mary + Michael (yayyy Carey!) [from This Corner* & so is last year’s V-Day card]

3. a CorePower Yoga membership

4. a Sam’s Club membership

5. this springy candle* that has the perfect scent intensity

6. vintage Loewe cocktail dress (secondhand*) [probs for wedding festivities that have yet to be in the books]