Signs of the Times

I know, I know, it's almost Chinese New Year but pardon the lateness as I share with you my Christmas loot:

Photos courtesy of clarins.com, sephora.com, loccitane.com, maccosmetics.com

Notice a common thread? Conspiracy amongst family and friends? A "hint, hint" gift-giving occasion?

Ugh. So this is what "gift-receiving" in your thirties is like...!