Mess Recs: December
And a Merry Christmas to me!
Hello!
I’m finally beginning to emerge out of the fog of illness. Nice to feel vaguely human again and join the rest of you here in the world.
I feel part of what has revived me is the incredible week in pop culture news we’re already having. Not only were we regaled by GlamBot Gate Part 1 and 2, but now Brooklyn Beckham has stepped into the fray to deliver unto us an eight-part Instagram Story I suspect we will be dining out on for months to come as this family drama unfurls into he-said/she-said tabloid pandemonium. The YEARS we’ve spent documenting that young man’s endlessly dull ventures and tedious gambits in this newsletter are FINALLY paying off and they’re paying off big time, my friends. But we can talk more about that and other bad outfits in the Friday email! Plus, I have an idea for a new paid segment that I teased on Notes the other day that I think you will all be very interested in…
For now, here’s some stuff I acquired last month that I wanted to tell you about last week but was too frail to do so. Enjoy!
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After reading a glowing recommendation, I pre-ordered this book that’s coming out in May knowing that I will have completely forgotten about its existence by the time it arrives and it will be a delightful snail mail surprise. I strongly recommend this approach to book buying. We all deserve far more snail mail surprises. Plus, the last time I did this, I got Flesh, so the method has only steered me very right so far.
Smashbox Precision Contour Stick in Fair
I got sent a sample of this contour stick in December, and it’s exactly what I’ve been looking for. Sometimes when I’m filming I like to do a little contour for bonus on-screen snatchery, but I feel like most contour I’ve tried ends up just making me look muddy because it’s always too dark for someone with my extremely indoors complexion. But “fair” is the perfect shade for a cool undertoned ghost like me and the thin stick applicator also allows me to put the tiniest amount precisely where I want it.
Earth Rated hypoallergenic 3-in-1 pet grooming wipes + Musher’s Secret Paw Protection Wax
With the snow storms rolling in, I stocked up on some winter time essentials for my ward, Francisco. I really like these wipes for after she’s stomped around in the slush and mud for hours. And once you see the amount of dirt that comes off your dog’s feet, you won’t be able to go back to life without them. This was also my first time getting the Musher’s wax, and I thought it did a great job protecting her little tootsies from snowballs and the aggressive sidewalk salters of the neighborhood.
I have been loyal to these headphones for probably a decade now. I think they’re the ultimate. I’m currently on my third pair and then bought another pair this month because I thought I lost them only to find the original ones wedged in a couch crack a few weeks later. But I’m not even mad at having two sets now because I know they will both be heavily used for a long time to come.
I unfortunately live in an apartment where wine glasses go to die. The lifespan of far too many has been cut tragically short after taking a topple in our metal sink, which is how I discovered this four-pack with a price that doesn’t hurt so bad when replacements must be acquired. Plus, they look great!
East Fork Everyday Bowls in Morel
I got two more of these bowls for Christmas because they are by far the most used pieces of dinnerware in my house. Part plate, part bowl, they’re truly perfect for whatever you’re eating.
My sister thrifted a set of these knives for me, so they’re not the exact ones linked here, but they’re the same idea and they’re awesome. I think I’m largely just blown away by them because all of my old knives desperately need to be sharpened and these are scary sharp. But in either case, I find they’re perfect for all sorts of everyday kitchen activities. (Also, if anyone has any knife sharpener recs, I’m all ears!)
Below, a perfect Dragon Diffusion bag dupe that I’ve already gotten a million compliments on, my new fav top, the best fancy chocolate I’ve had in years, a recipe for the cookies I brought to a holiday party that everyone loved, and the movies, music, and books I partook in last month. <3
