“Splish, splash I was taking a bath!” said no self-respecting workaholic woman I know, ever. Which is why on a nippy afternoon like today, the eve of Valentine’s Day no less, the ultimate indulgence for the single girl with nary a free moment in her regularly scheduled programming is the oft-overlooked and underappreciated bath. After all, as Dita Von Teese recently reminded us, “I’ve spent many a Valentine’s Day as a single girl—single time is prep time!”
As for the accompanying accoutrements, it’s the small things no one sees that have the potential to bring you great pleasure. On perhaps the one day when it’s not only allowed, but also wholeheartedly encouraged to splurge on yourself, a few chic upgrades to your basic bath needs can go a long way. Go ahead and marinate in a fancy floral-scented Epsom salt soak with a box of Ladurée macarons as your only invited company—or, you know, a jumbo bag of Doritos because that s your secret single behavior and no one is judging. Once you pry yourself out, what could be better than wrapping up in a plush, camellia dotted Chanel towel? And can anything truly compare to the feeling of a silky crepe de chine robe against your skin? While you re at it, wouldn’t making a dent in your sizable Netflix queue feel so much more enjoyable when swathed in the luxurious hug a set of Egyptian cotton sheets could provide? The answer is a fully resounding yes.
So, this Galentine’s Day, go ahead and swap that mascara-streaked burlap excuse for a hand towel with something from Pratesi and take a long moment to pamper the bestest friend of them all—yourself. Permission fully granted.
