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# Fugs & Pieces, August 18th, 2023
- URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fugs-pieces-august-18th-2023-08-2023/
- Published: 2023-08-18T20:00:57.000Z
- Updated: 2023-08-18T00:31:34.000Z
- Description: Rum drinks! Air fryers! Hot air balloons in space! CAT ACTORS.
- Author: Jessica  
- Tags: fugs, Fugs and Pieces, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-07 08:24

Happy weekend, friends! I hope it's a wonderful one.

We had a LOT of Afternoon Chats here this week and they were all fun! Yesterday, we talked about[ our favorite First Day of School outfits](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-what-was-your-all-time-favorite-first-day-of-school-outfit-08-2023/). And throughout the week, we talked Holy Grails: [Jeans](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-your-holy-grail-jeans-08-2023/), [ bras](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-whats-your-holy-grail-bra-08-2023/); [night creams;](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-whats-your-holy-grail-night-cream-08-2023/) and [*eye* creams.](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-whats-your-holy-grail-eye-cream-08-2023/) Check them out, and share yours!

Over at Drinks With Broads: As usual, [*And Just Like That* was confounding albeit with some great real estate porn](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/and-just-like-that-carrie-moves-again); [Tuesday's Free For Everyone Issue](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/i-dont-pick-favorite-olds) brought the absolute delights of *Only Murders in the Building* and Heather's review of J. Lo Beauty, plus more Billionaires On the Loose; and Thursday, our paid subscribers got [a piece covering everything from *Love Island* to Edith Wharton, with a stop over at Mila and Ashton's Airbnb and Grace Kelly's favorite villa, and brief discussion about Britney's divorce.](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/from-love-island-toedith-wharton) Come on by!

Are you a dog person? Do you have dog people friends and family who need gifts? [I rounded up unhinged (and not!) dog-themed items from beach towels to Christmas ornaments to lamps to wallpaper!](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/are-you-fug/)

Speaking of pets, at Vulture: [Cat Performances, Ranked.](https://www.vulture.com/article/famous-cat-performances-in-movies-ranked.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

And speaking of *Only Murders in the Building*, at T&C:[ 20 Books Like *Only Murders in the Building*](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/g44567024/best-books-like-only-murders-in-the-building/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

[Team Keke Palmer, always](https://pubx.co/s9Gg5C?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). And to her (probably) ex: Sorry to this man. \[Lainey\]

I love Into The Gloss's Top Shelf feature, but they've been very unpredictable in terms of their posting schedule. It seems like it's back, though, and I really thought[ this one with "Allison Bornstein, Celebrity Stylist + Wardrobe Specialist" was interesting.](https://intothegloss.com/2023/07/allison-bornstein-stylist-beauty-routine/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

This story about [*The Blind Side*'s Michael Oher and the Tuohy family is just a *mess.* ](https://www.laineygossip.com/michael-ohers-petition-to-have-conservatorship-dissolved-reveals-ugly-truth-behind-the-blind-side/74605?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)\[Lainey\]

At Vanity Fair: [*Andor:* Inside the Making of a Perfect *Star Wars* Episode.](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/08/andor-secrets-awards-insider?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (That episode is exceptional.)

Vox wonders: [How does Elon Musk get away with it all?](https://www.vox.com/culture/23833377/elon-musk-image-analysis-acts-of-love-talulah-riley?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Stevie Nicks [commenting so positively about *Daisy Jones and the Six* must have been A THRILL!!!! for Taylor Jenkins Reid](https://www.celebitchy.com/831105/stevie%5Fnicks%5Fdaisy%5Fjones%5Fand%5Fthe%5Fsix%5Fmade%5Fme%5Ffeel%5Flike%5Fa%5Fghost%5Fwatching%5Fmy%5Fown%5Fstory/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). For real. \[Celebitchy\]

This is an entertaining piece about ["ice cream creations" including Germany's "spaghettieis.](https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/how-germanys-spaghetti-ice-cream-came-to-be-180982461/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)" \[Smithsonian\]

Seems like a good time to bookmark [ this NYT Cooking piece about their best air fryer recipes.](https://www.nytimes.com/article/best-air-fryer-recipes.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=NYH6vD7AT9gkvaNWcS8TDsPfYb47qICItO4SqDYJkFLo8vuiIleBgZ76SxsjU1FNlr-WSWznfUn7yNySWj5BbEXnA-0Jw5weE7ZWay-sTcVOzWc6cEQ%5FBSPactWuMz6TpIjFI5MZBOAxHmxpmrz4tG5BoontJ4VEqU6yrj71LYoR5z4R8pnv39kjZYmBmgurK9OXw4kJNOupuuUoEFcp%5F6ZTS7vmyX9CpgsDKrgmkq%5Fczd%5F00fHrwjdfs29Aa0l58vxFhxBpWOInCHhwuQdUjpcVNY3roBdguHNKASobkI-KhKtBeTVRHCroszqS8AufOqqBoaw&smid=url-share&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[gifted link\]

This also seems useful, at WaPo: [8 secrets to faking a clean house](https://wapo.st/3OCY92v?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[gifted link\]

[I bought this skirt and I'm VERY happy with it.](https://rstyle.me/+bG4VjfWLSz-2oVBtAF6V6A?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) It's more flattering than I thought it would be. (I found it true to size.)\[J.Crew\]

Ooooh, useful: [19 Rum Drinks to Sip Whether You’re on a Beach or Not.](https://www.bonappetit.com/gallery/rum-drinks?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[Bon Appetit\]

I DON'T want to do this: "[You Can Book a Hot Air Balloon Ride to the Edge of Space in 2024 for $133,000.](https://www.cntraveler.com/story/space-travel-hot-air-balloon-zephalto?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)" \[Travel and Leisure\]

But I MIGHT want to do this: "[How to Dress Like a Scandinavian Fashion Girlie This Season](https://www.thecut.com/2023/08/how-to-dress-like-a-scandinavian-fashion-girlie-this-season.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)." \[The Cut\]

Media is....a giant mess. At Pajiba: [Only Four Networks Are Propping Up the Entire Cable TV Industry](https://www.pajiba.com/tv%5Freviews/only-four-networks-are-propping-up-the-entire-cable-tv-industry.php?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

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