The street vendors fill the air with the smell of candied almonds, wreaths and trees envelop the doors of my apartment building, and a not-often-seen cheer spreads across the faces of my crotchety neighbors. Donāt you just love the holidays? I know I do. Itās a time to be thankful for the things you haveā¦ and start planning for the things you want. Am I right?
While I love giving gifts, Iām going to be completely honest and say I like receiving gifts more. The moment I know I have a gift waiting for me, I explode with boundless insatiable energy; itās quite maddening, actually. I try to be very mindful when Iām planning a gift for a friend ā I take into account inside jokes, personal preferences, and little hints because I want them to genuinely love the present.
This doesnāt always happen on the flip side. For example, I currently have 4 cappuccino makers. Truly a wonderful gift, but not very perceptive for someone who doesnāt like cappuccinos.
Iām so excited to partner with LACOSTE Fragrances this season to spread the message that you can most certainly get what you want because itās most certainly okay to ask for it! Letās be realā¦ why waste your time and your friendās money on something thatās going to sit in the hall closet for the next few years?
And what if your friend canāt gift you that shiny new thingamajig you always wanted? Snag if for yourself, because youāre a boss and you deserve it! Iāve always been about this school of thought ā because at the end of the day, Iām gonna treat myself no matter what. [wink]
Iām going to jumpstart your holiday shopping with a gift idea that works just as well for your favorite friend as it does for yourself ā LACOSTEās classic day and night fragrances, L.12.12 Blanc and Noir. Iāve been wearing fragrances from LACOSTEās L.12.12 collection for years because itās such a signature scent: refreshing, uniquely masculine, and timeless.
The L.12.12 Blanc has the fresh, herbal blend that makes it perfect for daytime activities. It may seem strange to say but every time I catch a whiff, itās uplifting. The L.12.12 Noir is the oh-so-good bad boy in the collection. Itās intense and warm but with elegant flair. Plus, itās incredibly intoxicating, but you can thank the notes of chocolate and coumarin for that.
Which ever scent you choose, youāll surely find a new favorite. And if you canāt choose, donāt worry you can have both. Because rememberā¦ itās okay to ask!