With the huge lottery drawing last week, I couldn’t help but daydream about what I would do if I perchance happened to snag the winning ticket. Setting aside the do-gooding and investing that I would of course pursue, what would I splurge on? {Tell me, what would you splurge on?} To focus this blog post, I’ll pick ten items I’d go for right out of the gate.
ITEM 1: Mega-trip. I’d fly all my nearest and dearest first class to somewhere amazing, like a private island, and would put them up for a week in a ridiculous house there with a personal chef and a fully stocked bar.
I’d throw lots of brightly colored beachwear (breton tee — Marc Jacobs, $129; monogrammed towel — Matouk, $115; lucite shades — Thierry Lasry, $435; sunscreen — Supergoop, $28; jelly sandals — J.C., $68) into a Globetrotter suitcase and be on my way:
ITEM 2: Of-the-moment statement shoes. You know what’s coming: the Valentino Rockstud ($895):
ITEM 3: Timeless watch. I’d reach for the Hermes H Hour ($2,350).
Item 4: The Pashli ($895). Yeah, I’d finally get the bag I’ve been duh-rooling over forever and ever amen.
Item 5: Spa day. I want an hour long hot stone massage, steam room, cucumber water, hair and makeup session, manicure and pedicure. (No peels or facials for me — they scare me. I’ve had clear, happy skin since I started using Proactiv when I was 15. It’s not a glamorous routine, but don’t mess with a good thing! I tried switching to the Laura Mercier skincare line a year ago and it was disastrous. I promptly returned to Proactiv.)
{Above: waffle robe — Matouk, $95; cucumber eye pads — $12; Essie’s “Enuf Is Enuf” and “Marshmallow” — $8 each; Fresh’s Brown Sugar Body Scrub — $65}
Item 6: Ridiculous evening gown. I’ve never owned a proper gown {aside from my wedding dress}, and know that occasions to which I might wear one are few and far between….but. I would die and go to heaven if I could own either an Oscar de la Renta or an Elie Saab. I mean — stick a fork in me, I’m done. I’d throw a lavish evening ball just to have the occasion to wear this baby (Elie Saab, $12,000). Must wear with false eyelashes and a red lip. And big studs.
It’s just…there are no words.
Item 7: Kiki Slaughter artwork. I love this little lady’s collection, and would definitely splurge on a piece (or two) of hers.
Item 8: Cartier love bracelet ($5K+).
Item 9: Mauviel Copper Pot Set. Mr. Magpie and I have a huge collection of All Clads that we love, but Mauviel is the big leagues — and it looks so beautiful hanging from a stove hood.
Item 10: J. Crew Spree. They just have so much fun stuff right now. I’m especially in love with this farmyard sweater ($98) and this Lulu Frost statement necklace ($228).
What would you pick?!
