I haven’t been this excited to share a luxe indulgent-yet-completely-necessary product with you since my shiny balls. And that feels like ever such a long time ago. I figured I am well over due some enabling.

Tom Ford’s Shimmering Body Oil ticks all of my summer beauty boxes and then some. I originally went into Selfridges looking for a holiday fragrance, preferably a little bit on the sexy side rather than fresh and easy breezy. I couldn’t find anything remotely suitable and then I stumbled upon this glittering bottle of dreams on my way out of the store.

Obviously I had to have myself a wee spray of the tester – everyone needs shiny collarbones with their beach bandeau non? And Oooh wasn’t it lovely. I felt like a mermaid. The oil is non greasy yet super moisturising and the gold flecks are unbelievably chic. All of a sudden my pale limbs looked way more interesting. Not to mention expensive.

The most important aspect however is the scent, a soft yet warm coconut infused amber-sandlewood and white floral concoction that makes me think of romantic sunsets and island adventures. And it lingers for hours, impressively longer than many other fragrances I have had a getaway liaison with in the past.

You can buy yours for £68 from Selfridges.Yes I know spendy. But it’s a body lotion, tan enhancer, perfume and mermaid maker all in one. Which makes it practically a bargain in my book.