I wonder if Marilyn Monroe ever felt guilty about eating a chocolate chip cookie? Or did she ever feel fat or un-sexy? It has taken me a very long time to accept the fact that I will never be a size 2 (or a size 4…or a size 6) but even keeping myself at a size 8 has become a challenge!

But this isn’t about size or weight, and neither is feeling pretty! For so long I let myself get wrapped up in my dress size and a silly number on a scale! Feeling pretty is about smiling, about being yourself, and about letting yourself indulge from time to time. It’s about embracing your hips (however large or small) and seeing the beauty in yourself and your body instead of obsessing over your flaws (which only you notice, by the way!).

So, in honor of PMS (and chocolate chip cookies!), these are my beauty picks for feeling absolutely gorgeous even on those gross “fat” days when you don’t work out even though you’ve already skipped a day (or two) and you just can’t stop yourself from indulging (don’t feel bad ladies, it really is hormonal).

Victoria's Secret - Satin Kimono Short Robe $39.99 Victoriassecret.com- Forget flannel, everyone needs a soft, sexy robe to slip on in the morning (or whenever!), and what could be better than a gorgeous, kimono-inspired one? This one comes in black, pink, and periwinkle and is guaranteed to up the sex appeal of the dowdiest granny panties (we all have a pair!).

Even if no one ever sees you in it, it will still make you feel like a gorgeous Hollywood starlet (think more Marilyn, less Lindsay). And if there is someone to see you in it, he or she will probably enjoy it even more than you will. Just because you're sitting at home doesn't mean you can't look spectacular doing it!

Fred Flare Holly Golightly Sleep Mask $14 fredflare.com - I am a huge B.A.T. fan and I fell in love with this adorable sleep mask that looks like it was snatched from Ms. Golightly herself! While you might not be able to sleep a whole night with this mask on, it is perfect for a mid-day nap or even just to hold your hair off your face when you wake up. If nothing else, it will make you feel pretty and glamorous, and isn't that enough? sidenote- Find this mask and tons of other cute, semi-useless things at fredflare.com

Gerber Grins & Giggles Lavender Baby Lotion (available at CVS pharmacy)- I bought this lotion because it was on sale for $1 at CVS and put it on that night after my shower. I know what you're going to say, "But, iCandy, this is for babies!" Yes, I know, but it smells amazing! The lavender/chamomile scent will have you sleeping like a baby and smelling oh-so-good. Just because we're all grown up doesn't mean we can't still indulge in a little good old fashioned baby lotion from time to time (or every night).

Forever 21 Black Ruffled Wrap Dress $27.80 Forever21.com- If you must leave the house, then this easy, stylish black dress is the perfect choice. The deep v-neck and pleated skirt (not to mention the color) hide a multitude of sins (including last night's dessert), while simultaneously making you look hot! It's almost too good to be true! You could even wear this dress with flip-flops and still look adorable (although some summery heels would definitely be the perfect match). Top it off with some cute earrings or bangles and no one will be able to tell that you woke up feeling not-so-hot.