Top 10 Feel-Good Things To Splurge Your First 2021 Pay Cheque On

Can you believe January 2021 is almost over? Nope, neither can I. After all the festivities during the holiday season, January can be depressing and always seem to drag on forever. However with the arrival of the end of the month comes the much deserved pay cheque. Here are the top 10 things to splurge your first 2021 pay cheque on that will guarantee to make you feel good.

Olivia Rubin is known for her love for all colours of the rainbow (literally) and this chunky knitted sequin cardigan in new Spring/Summer 2021 colourway is no exception. The Mika cardigan continues with the rainbow theme and is finished with statement diamanté and pearl flower buttons. It will instantly brighten up the gloomy winter skies and put you in the best mood.

Katie Graham is an independent London-based jewellery designer known for her love for dainty, delicate pieces. I fell in love with the Pave Hoop with rainbow coloured sapphires – with five rows of stones these are an instant classic, and the extra sparkles are perfect for special occasions. It can also be customised with your own choice of coloured gem stone and base material: pick from pink, orange, blue or rainbow sapphires, and decide whether you want the hoop to be made of white, yellow or rose gold. Sold in singles.

Dr. Barbara Strum has a huge celebrity following and since its launch has been the skincare of choice for the likes of Kim Kardashian West, Bella Hadid, and Emma Roberts. The Good C Vitamin C Serum is one of the most popular products and deploys her proprietary formulation of Vitamin C in three skin-friendly forms. The serum contains the optimal concentration of 5% Vitamin C in a stable form that is easily absorbed, safe and gentle on the skin. Nourished, supple and happy skin will make you feel good like nothing else.

The Party Pajama set from Sleeper is literally the most Instagram-able pajamas ever. This Sleeper classis comes in slinky powder blue material with red piping and pale-peach coloured feathers. With coronavirus going nowhere for a while, make sure you celebrate life in these unforgettable PJs – working from home has never looked so good.

Beauty truly begins from within. The Hayo’u Method, developed and founded by acclaimed Chinese medicine practitioner and best-selling author Katie Brindle, is the centre of my daily routine. The Hayo’u Gua Sha starter kit comprises of the Jade Beauty Restorer, Beauty Oil and Yang Sheng Book. Use the Jade Beauty Restorer daily with the Beauty Oil to gently massage your face and lymphatics, and you will notice a lift and glow soon.

I have been lusting after those Protector Daily masks for a while now. The simple yet functional design, in combination with an array of chic colours, makes Protection Daily the mask brand of choice. The new Palette box offers masks in five different colours in one package, which are mauve (a muted pink), clay (an off-white), moody (a rosy brown), cocoa (a rich warm brown), and teddy (a caramel). The masks feature 3 layers of protection and are individually packed. They only ship domestically within Hong Kong at the moment, so I will be counting the days till international shipping becomes available.

Working from the urban depths of New York, Le Labo founders Eddie and Fabrice entered the fragrance industry with a vision to break the cycle of soulless scents, and has quickly gathered a cult following. The Santal 26 white concrete candle is beautifully handcrafted in Maine with recycled stone dust, making each vessel unique with varying shades, and tactile qualities. The concrete candles are soy wax based and hand-poured in USA, highly dosed with perfume, and come with 4 pure cotton wicks. Imagine enjoying some downtime after a busy day, with the flickering dim light from the candle whilst submerged in the luxurious lingering scent… pure bliss.

The Danish brand Ganni has always been known for its unique yet light-hearted take on fashion and contemporary wear. Those beanies with exposed Ganni labels are made of 70% certified recycled wool, which reduces waste, air and soil pollution and generates over 50% lower CO2 emissions compared to virgin wool. With a choice of bright colours to pick from, they are a winter staple that not only look good, but will make you feel fuzzy and happy inside knowing the environment has been taken care of too.

The Feelist is a collection of luxury wellness and skincare products designed to revolutionize and elevate your beauty and self-care routine, and has been an instant hit with an organically-grown online following. The Most Wanted facial oil is the Feelist’s best seller and, well, most wanted. Infused with 500mg Broad Spectrum CBD, and packed with vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids, the unique blend of supercharged ingredients will elevate your skin quality and mood in a heartbeat.

Only a few things in life can compare to the warm and cozy feeling of being wrapped in soft cashmere. Falke’s No.1 Finest Cashmere Knee-high socks now come with a fun twist – for an additional £5.00 you can personalise your socks with the initials of your own or loved ones. These stylishly embroidered socks will keep you toasty and feeling good for the long winter months to come.