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I just bought myself perfume for the first time in 7/8 years

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Tryingtothinkofoneok · 04/07/2025 22:04

Is that weird?

I always had a summer perfume (certain ones can remind of holidays/times in my life) and a winter one (also reminds me of certain times.

I’m not massively girly (not sure how to put it!) i do my own nails, rarely wear much make up these days, simple trim/cut at hairdressers. Buying it though, even though such a small thing, makes me feel happy and reminds me of the person I used to be before I had my Dd. Sounds dramatic probably! Its reminded me how important it is to do things for yourself/to look after yourself, i’m not sure why that happened when I had Dd 7 years ago

Anyway, I bought this and it feels like a little bit of luxury !

I just bought myself perfume for the first time in 7/8 years
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Thelonelymug · 04/07/2025 22:21

I know what you mean, I used to have several bottles on the go at once but now it feels hard to justify the cost. Might need to save up for some

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Tryingtothinkofoneok · 04/07/2025 22:20

It feels indulgent because it’s not something I ‘Need’ just want…years ago I bought lots of things because I just wanted them

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Wavescrashingonthebeach · 04/07/2025 22:20

I love this perfume. Enjoy! You deserve something just for you. Remember you cant pour from an empty cup x

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Tryingtothinkofoneok · 04/07/2025 22:18

DontTouchRoach · 04/07/2025 22:14

I love buying perfume for myself. Always cheers me up SO much.

Bronze Goddess is absolutely gorgeous,
especially for summer. It smells like a holiday to me.

It’s lovely! Not had it before, but had a friend who had it a few years ago and I remembered it

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soupyspoon · 04/07/2025 22:18

I love perfume, I have hundreds and tell myself I mustnt buy any more but then I always end up buying something because its gorgeous. Ive now got my eye on the Loccitane new lavender one, cant remember its name.

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Tryingtothinkofoneok · 04/07/2025 22:17

Nursingadvice · 04/07/2025 22:07

I know exactly what you mean. These little (expensive) pieces of self care can make the world of difference.

in fact you’ve inspired me to start doing more things like this.

I need to keep doing little bits…somehow, I was beginning to feel I wasn’t a person anymore , weird as that sounds!

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youreactinglikeafunmum · 04/07/2025 22:14

Yanbu I am the same - funnily enough i also recently bought myself perfume after years

I got kayali vanilla and sol de janero vanilla - to layer together. They're better for winter

Keep on taking care of yourself girl, we're worth it xx

DontTouchRoach · 04/07/2025 22:14

I love buying perfume for myself. Always cheers me up SO much.

Bronze Goddess is absolutely gorgeous,
especially for summer. It smells like a holiday to me.

Nursingadvice · 04/07/2025 22:07

I know exactly what you mean. These little (expensive) pieces of self care can make the world of difference.

in fact you’ve inspired me to start doing more things like this.

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