"I have the simplest taste; I am always satisfied with the best."
- Oscar Wilde
I'm so very lucky that there are few things that I need in my life. And with all the KonMarie decluttering I've been doing this year there are so few things I want to bring into my space. I think all these items would "spark joy" and I'd be thrilled to unwrap any of them next week if anyone decides to spoil me.
Kypris Beauty Elixir II
I was offered a sample of this on a recent shopping trip, and I almost wish I had said no because it's so perfect I can't imagine going without it now, and it's a *very* expensive habit. Kypris is a luxury organic skincare line based in Arizona. Unlike some other natural lines I've tried, this one is heavy duty stuff with immediate results. 2 weeks of using this oil nightly and my skin is the best it's been in memory. My skintone feels more even and my skin feels so soft, so I may have to splurge on this myself.
Byredo Bal d'Afrique
Literally the last thing I need right now is another perfume, but every time I go to the mall I find myself spritzing some of this on in Saks and then obsessively smelling my wrists all night. I've been a huge fan of this niche perfume line for a year, but haven't chosen a scent from them yet, and I think this will be the one.
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
Dyson makes the cadillac of vacuums, and if this blowdryer is equally as far ahead of it's peers as their vacuums are, then I need this. I love how it looks with the hole in the middle and because the motor is in the handle it's supposed to be far lighter than typical dryers. All the reviewers rave that it makes their hair so soft, smooth and shiny in a fraction of the time.
Bite Beauty Custom Lipstick
The Bite Beauty Lip Lab just opened in Toronto on Queen Street west where you can book an appointment to create your perfect lipstick. You can work with one of their artists to mix over 200 pigments to find the perfect shade, then select the finish and scent you want. 20 minutes later, you have a tube of your own custom lipstick. I'd love to go and see if I can recreate the Club Monaco Glaze lipstick that I used to love so much!
Christophe Robin Cleansing Mask With Lemon
When I was in Paris, I stopped by Christophe Robin's Salon and left with their lavender hair oil. I've been so impressed by it and every week my hair feels thicker and softer - and less damaged by all the bleach I used in it over the summer. This product is next on my list of things to try from his line. Not quite a shampoo, not quite a conditioner and reading all the reviews online you'd think it's magic.
May Lindstrom The Blue Cocoon
My recent Youtube obsession is facialist Caroline Hirons' channel where she talks about all things skincare and I totally lol'd when she described this as being as pure as "if it was made by Vestal Virgins eating kale and reading GOOP". And since then I feel like I'm hearing about this balm everywhere, including the recent GOOP newsletter. It contains blue tansy, which is a key ingredient in some other products I love.
What are you asking for in your wishlist this year?