What does a girl love more than diamonds?

True statement... for most.

Have you guys ever bought something,

or received a gift that was just too pretty to open or use?

Most mothers (mine included) do this.

Especially with something functional like candles.

"Noooo I don't want to light it! It's too pretty!"

The non-functional decor of the 80's ruined everyone.

Anyways!

I have always been one to like something even more

after I've used it.... experienced it.. and really made it my own.

However I did find one thing that is toootally functional but

just waaay too pretty to mess up!

Chanel lipstick.

Ooof!

Look how pretty..

Thanks to a great friend who knows me

a little too well, I have my very own!

And in one of my favorite shades for fall..

A nice True Blood red.

She got me a little friend to go with

the lipstick, which is this amazing metallic gold polish!

OW OWWW!

I just had to photograph it all.

Love. Love. Love.

*all photos were taken by yours truly