January 5, 2024

Latest Obsessions (And They Aren’t All Beauty)

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Wakey wakey! Friday is here and it’s like the longest week ever even though a lot of us didn’t work on Monday. Like why? It feels so damn long. Anyway, I hope you had a very Happy New Year and I wish for you what I wish for myself in the New Year and that’s plenty of happiness and health for yourself and your family members.

I have a new love list of obsessions to share with you but first, what are your current obsessions? I accept all forms of obsessions here at Musings of a Muse be they food obsessions, TV show obsessions, book obsessions, or beauty ones. No obsession is turned away at the door, all are welcome. So, tell me yours so I can obsess over them too!

Here are mine!

I am obsessed with Miss Scarlet and the Duke. I have been an avid Masterpiece Mystery (and Theater one) lover for years and years and years and years but I DID not watch Miss Scarlet and the Duke until late last month. GASP! Shock! I know. I think I originally missed the first airing on PBS and I sort of got busy and didn’t follow up and here we are headed in to Season 4 and I am just starting it. But I’m catching up and enjoying ever bit of it. It’s a lovely little show to get lost in when the nights are cold. Yesterday I lit a fire in my home office, curled up in my chair, and watched a quickie episode while I took my lunch break! It was a delicious way to spend an hour! Do recommend.

Speaking of TV I’m somewhat obsessed over Saltburn at the moment and trying to wrap my head around what the hell it is we watched there. Did that really all happen? I’m still traumatized and obsessed with the idea of getting a sequel. Can someone get to work on that ASAP? And if you have never heard anything about this at all please might I recommend you go into watching it blind folded? It’s WAY more shocking and fun that way!

Btw now that I mentioned “warm and cozy” how about “cool and cozy”? A cooler room makes you fall asleep fast and stay asleep. But does a cooling comforter? I got a REST Evercool Cooling Comforter for Christmas from a Secret Santa (it was a home edition Secret Santa so that explains why a comforter haha) and it’s the weirdest comforter I’ve ever owned. I’m obsessed with the fabric. It’s so soft and squishy. But the really interesting part is it feels like an AC for your bed. It’s refreshingly cool on your skin. I’m not a hot sleeper but sometimes when you have the heat on you need a little relief and this is perfect for keeping you warm yet oddly cool at the same time.

If Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato 33 was a major disappointment for you might I say that Pistachio Khair is very similar, a bit sweeter, and a much nicer fragrance! And speaking of pistachio if you love the Pistaché Body Butter I reviewed you need the Pistaché Pistachio Biscotti Perfume! So yum!

I’m not gonna lie to you. Never have, never will. I get chin hair. So, yeah, not going to be that girl that says “I’m hair-free weeee!” I’m not hair-free. And yeah, I get a little chin whisker or two. If you have this problem welcome to my little club. If you have this issue or even like plucking your brows here and there I highly recommend this $5 Ingrown Hair Tweezers on Amazon. Dudeeeeeeee dude….it’s a game changer. Seriously, the best tweezer I own. I love how this plucks hairs right out quick as a whip!

My sister always fills my Christmas stocking up with awesome stuff. This year she brought me this phone arm and Tiktok Scrolling/Kindle Page Turner Ring. Best two gifts ever. The phone arm is attached to our bedroom frame and I snap my phone on it when using the ring. What’s the ring? The most awesome invention ever. It’s a small little ring that allows you to swipe through Tiktoks or turn the pages on your Kindle App while reading without touching your phone or holding your phone. I snap my phone in the phone holder/arm and I swipe through the pages of my book or if I’m on Tiktok I can swipe through Tiktoks easily! Freaking awesome!

What are your latest obsessions?

Share ’em!

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Isabella MuseIsabella is just an average everyday geeky girl who doesn’t blend her eyeshadow correctly, wears too much blush, and hopes she never finds her holy grail products because she likes the thrill of the chase so much. Her mission is to bring you super honest reviews on makeup, skincare, fragrance and all things beauty. She’s in no way an expert on the topic and she sure as hell isn’t a super model. But she’s passionate about makeup and is seeking like-minded individuals that like pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, and ones that enjoy spending hundreds of dollars at Sephora without feeling buyer’s remorse. If you’re that person feel free to reach out and leave a comment or follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Bloglovin‘.

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  • Glenda

    Idk why but Saltburn was slightly disturbing to me; even though it’s been likened to The Talented Mr. Ripley and for fans of Euphoria/Industry/Skins, all of which I love.
    I’m going to try your reco for Miss Scarlet and the Duke because I’m mad at all the paid streaming services that are now forcing commercials on us.
    My obsessions – The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver; I just re-read it and I remembered why it has been one of my favorite books. The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben, you’ll never look at a tree or forest the same way again.
    Mother’s Shea whipped shea butter in vanilla, smells like birthday cake!
    Old Spice Oasis with vanilla notes Antiperspirant, smells divine.

    • Isabella Muse

      I can see the Talented Mr Ripley in it. Well, I mean, there were quite a few strange scenes that we can’t discuss without spoiling them for others but yeah, that was disturbing watching! But also, I think the most disturbing, is how Barry Keoghan was. He just gave off that ick feeling. Totally red flag guy and no, not because he was a shy geek. It was more along the lines of this guy is creepy, danger danger feeling. I dunno how much Public Broadcasting you watch but you can get access to PBS Passport free if you do a donation to PBS monthly (around $5 but it varies) or $60 a year. And no ads or you can do a free trial for 7 days on amazon if you just want to test out an episode of Miss Scarlet before committing to another subscription service (I think it might be on Hulu) too. And yes, the ads suck and the fees that come with doing ad-free versions of our fav streaming services. Blah! Just googled The Hidden Life of Trees! Looks interesting adding to my book list! Old Spice deo are awesome not to mention the body washes too!

    • kjh

      Please read the Ripley books. Highsmith also wrote Strangers on a Train, which was a far better, if far older adaptation. I think the cast, including Ms V candle (who did Hard 8 pretty well) just did not get it. No offense to the stars, but they have neither the smarts nor the insight to do justice to a fascinatingly amoral man. The movie was flat. The character is highly multidimensional. Malkovich did far better in his Ripley movie. He has some Ripley in him. Pitt is bankable, but off-base and simplistic. By what you read clearly you would understand the murky characters far better than the cast did. I have to start Saltburn and Scarlet and the Duke.

  • Julia

    I just finished binge watching “The Manny” on Netflix. I really enjoyed the show. And I’ve recently been trying out some K beauty skin care. I’m using a moisturizer from Etude in the morning and a brand called Illiyoon in the evening. My skin is so dry and the cold wind makes it even more sensitive when I go running outside. I can’t seem to find many resources to read about K beauty on the web, but I’m loving the things I’ve found so far.

    • Isabella Muse

      oh the manny looks cute! Gotta check that out! I have a ton of kbeauty reviews if you need any help finding things to love! Surprised to hear you can’t find k beauty on the internet. Seems like it’s everywhere since hitting the US several years ago. It used to be way harder to get info, reviews and products but not so much anymore! My archives have a ton of Japanese, Korean, Thai, and other Asian product info/reviews https://www.musingsofamuse.com/category/beauty-abroad

  • Brady Goodman

    Yes, Saltburn!!! He was diabolical!!! Wow!! What an ending!
    Also obsessed with the series The Gilded Age….Christine Baranski is delicious in it!! Also the series “Fool Me Once”…good mystery thriller.
    Beautywise: currently obsessed with Versed “Smooth Landing” Retinoid eye balm.

    xoxo
    Brady

    • Isabella Muse

      Gilded Age is sooooo good omg! I love see all the NY history (also, it’s filmed right by where I live). I haven’t seen Fool Me Once! Researching now! I’m TRYING to get on board with the smooth landing. It doesn’t seem to work for me. But I’m determined haha!