What To Give Yourself This Christmas

The best bet is to ask yourself - because you're that person!

Let's face it - it's probably been a hectic year for you. Think of all those times staying late at the office., chauffeuring kids around and just trying to keep from going crazy. Don't you feel like you deserve something special because of all you've done?

Yes!

Luckily with buying for yourself you can spend from a few dollars to your entire bonus check. If you're into make-up or creams you can get one special cosmetic that you've wanted to try all year. If you're on a budget - not to worry. There's e.l.f. or eyes lips face cosmetics that sell cool beauty products for only a dollar. They've added false eyelashes and an all over stick similar to what Nars has. On the other end of the spectrum you can splurge at Sephora for the real thing, the Nars Multiple Beauty Stick at $36.50 . Sephora also has glam eyelashes for $18.00. You can also get yourself that one fun holiday cosmetic like sparkly eye shadow or glittery blush. Again you can just get the drugstre brands like NYC or Wet N'Wild or you can go wild with Lancome or Estee Lauder. Looking for just a little something to change your holiday look this season? A new bottle of nail polish will do the trick. OPI has amazing shades for all sorts of tastes. A more fun idea is get yourself a color you normally wouldn't buy. If you're into plums and reds, get silvers or golds. If you're a candy pink lover, then go with a Goth kind of burgundy for some dash. Another good "me gift" is an actual manicure and pedicure. There's nothing as luxurious or relaxing as having your fingers and toes done by someone else. Also a lot of salons will throw in foot massages for a minimal extra cost.

Another "me" present that you're sure to enjoy is perfume. If you're dying for Chanel Number 5, then by all means get it. Buy yourself the eau de cologne for only $45.00.Looking for a less glamorous one? Then check out your local drugstores that stock up on the celebrity ones as well as tried and true scents. Most stores are selling Brittney's Sprears Curious for only $15.00 right now. Also Elizabeth Taylor's White Diamonds gift packs are selling for the reasonable price of $18.63 at some stores .A good place for discounted perfumes is fragranceshop.com . The site is selling Bulgari Extreme for $10.95 for .7 ounces. A fun company is Demeter with their scents ranging from cannabis to cotton candy along with their famous scent , mojito that sell for $19.00 for one ounce.

If you want more of a luxury self gift then book yourself into a local day spa. Elizabeth Arden Red Door is an excellent one with treatments ranging from wraps to facials. Some Hilton hotels offer full service spas as well that feature everything from massage to complete make overs. Another fun and relaxing 'me gift" is a session at your local tanning salon. Give yourself that "just back from the islands" sun kissed look. You'll be the envy of al your pasty faced family and friends. Want to have just a little self indulging? Then go get yourself a new style at your salon and throw in some highlights. You could also buy highlighting kits for as low as $11.00 and do it yourself.

Clothing and shoes always are good gifts for oneself. A lot of stores are having some great holiday sales right now. You can get that angora pull over for half price or that slinky wrap dress for a fraction of its' original cost. If you have a Christmas party coming up treat yourself to that one signature piece that will make you stand out in the crowd. Buy yourself a beaded halter or velvet blazer . Chadwicks' is having a fifty percent sale on these items long with their great line of party shoes and sandals. Also the company is having the same half price sale on their cashmere and lambs wool sweaters which are great for any family dinners where you want to show off and impress. Other stores such as Lord and Taylor and Nordstroms have pretty gowns for that grand office blow out or New Year's Eve party. Check out J.C. Penney or Target's for luxe items for less if you're financially challenged..

A self gift can also mean bettering your present state. Take a course in a language that's always fascinated you or art classes where you can learn the rudiments of drawing. If you're of a more practical bent, then think of knitting , cooking, crochet or sewing classes at your local crafts store. There are also plenty of how to books if you don't have the time for a one or two hour class. Another way of improving yourself is the tried and true gym membership. You can take everything from spinning to karate along with weight training and even danercise courses. If you can't afford the one year membership, then opt for the three month intro package some gyms have.

This holiday season make sure the number one person on your list - meaning you - gets that extra special present. You've deserve that cashmere sweater or those French lessons or even that one tiny bottle of nail polish. After all you are special and deserve a special gift.