Window Shopping at BBW: Still Beautiful, Just Not for Me Anymore

 

I’ve always loved Bath & Body Works. The colors, the themes, the storytelling… it’s the kind of place that makes you feel like a little girl again, especially with the Disney Princess collection.

Bath and Body Works was our next stop in this series. We’ve only recently had BBW here. I used to order these from the States or hoard when I go to Singapore. 

But I stopped when I had all those autoimmune issues many years ago. I had to be careful with what I apply to my skin. That’s our largest organ and if I feed it with questionable ingredients, I know I’d react. 

So I stopped everything. 

Oh, that candle holder is pure love. 

And just like that, my love affair with BBW quietly ended. 

I checked the price of the body creams. I was eyeing the Mulan. It was about $25. I was surprised at the price increase. 

So, I asked my friend who is also knowledgeable about my health history if it was worth it. Someone mentioned to me before that BBW ingredients are now better compared to about 10 years ago. I’m willing to shell out the money if the ingredients were worth it.

He said no.

In fact, two of them said the same thing. Find another brand. 

I sighed. 

And looked at the pieces longingly.

I mean, just look at that box! 

I also found these lovely PocketBac holders. 

But I also don’t use them anymore as they dry up my hands. 

I wanted Aurora’s crown and Mulan’s comb

This castle, too! 

I have a penchant for strawberries. 

And cherries!

These two fruits are special to me. It took a lot of willpower to put them back and walk away. 

So cute this travel suitcase with the airplane charm

Did it sting when I walked out empty-handed?

A little.

Bath & Body Works reminds me of the time in my life when I was young, driven, traveled a lot,  and had several endeavors under my belt. 

Turning my back on BBW felt like gently closing a door filled with beautiful memories. 

But as I told my son, “Let’s go”, put my tote bag on my shoulder, and walked out of the store, I thought of the open door before me with it’s new possibilities, new products, and new memories to make. 

Bath & Body Works is even more beautiful now…it’s just not for the woman I’m becoming anymore. 

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'Til my next post,

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Lady E

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