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# (A Supersized) Fugs & Pieces, August 29, 2025
- URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fugs-pieces-august-29-2025-08-2025/
- Published: 2025-08-29T19:00:53.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-29T17:43:14.000Z
- Description: Happy final weekend of Summer, Observed.
- Author: Jessica  
- Tags: fugs, Fugs and Pieces, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-07 08:29

It's Labor Day weekend, already. This summer flew by. We'll be back posting as usual on Tuesday; have a great long weekend if you get to take one!

At Drinks With Broads this week, [I recapped the first *Downton Abbey* movie!](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/old-lady-grantham-can-be-very-hard) We wondered if [album variants have gone to far and if we should reboot *The Love Boat*.](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/has-taylor-finally-gone-too-far) And we cover [the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce engagement, that terrible new W cover, and the gift shop at the Isabella Stewart Gardner museum](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/taylor-and-tchotchkes-and-a-terrible).

We had a lot of good chats here this week: In honor of college football kicking off,[ we talked about game-day snacks](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-whats-your-game-day-go-to-08-2025/)! We also [talked about everyone's comfort watches](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-whats-your-comfort-watch-08-2025/). And I rounded up[ the summer best-sellers.](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fug-nations-summer-bestsellers-08-2025/)

Also, the Venice Film Festival has started -- [catch up with our coverage here!](https://www.gofugyourself.com/tag/venice-film-festival?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

[Jia Tolentino rips into the new Elizabeth Gilbert boo](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/09/01/all-the-way-to-the-river-love-loss-and-liberation-elizabeth-gilbert-book-review?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)k, which does -- to be clear -- sound TOTALLY UNHINGED.

Also totally wild: [Old master painting looted by Nazis spotted in Argentinian property listing. ](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/26/old-master-painting-giuseppe-ghislandi-looted-by-nazis-argentina-property-listing?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

I love how [deep into logistics Sarah got here](https://thesquawk.substack.com/p/tiff-2025-i-am-the-epitome-of-calm) in writing about her upcoming TIFF coverage for The Squawk.

A really interesting read: [The 138-Year Secret to Building a Perfect Summer Getaway](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/travel-guide/a65792702/grand-hotel-mackinac-island-michigan-renovation-2025/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

This is so good:[ Before pickle priests and jousters, this is the story of the first Renaissance Fair.](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/renaissance-fair-origins-elizabethan-theater?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) This is MY Renaissance Fair. I haven't been for ages but I loved it in high school. A high school friend is currently their Queen Elizabeth!!!

[I just love this house.](https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/gallery/wiggy-hindmarch-london-house?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Something new and fun to argue about:[ Every Denzel Washington Movie, Ranked](https://www.vulture.com/article/best-denzel-washington-movies-ranked.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

I'm angry about this: [ESPN Demotes Wrong Culprit From Lousy NBA Finals Commentary Team](https://defector.com/espn-demotes-wrong-culprit-from-lousy-nba-finals-commentary-team?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Whoa: [Bayeux Tapestry to return to England after almost 1,000 years.](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-09/bayeux-tapestry-to-return-to-england-/105512174?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (Not forever.)

Good news for a lot of you, I know: [America’s ‘Taskmaster’ Obsession No Longer Has To Wait.](https://www.pajiba.com/news/americas-taskmaster-obsession-no-longer-has-to-wait.php?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I feel like I need to start watching this!

For you *The Summer I Turned Pretty* fans: [Inside the Dreamy Coastal Sets of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'](https://ministryofpopculture.substack.com/p/inside-the-dreamy-coastal-sets-of)

Tell me more:[ Inside the outrageous food and drink options at 2025 US Open.](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/open/2025/08/28/us-open-food-drink-options/85851692007/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (I'll read anything about food and drink options at sporting events.)

Related: It was SO fun watching[ Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez win their doubles set yesterday.](https://www.thetennisgazette.com/news/leylah-fernandez-reveals-the-amazing-advice-that-venus-williams-gave-her-midway-through-their-us-open-doubles-win/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (I LOVE Venus.)

Lainey and I [both enjoy how blabby Ed Kelce is.](https://www.laineygossip.com/travis-kelces-dad-ed-becomes-goto-for-tnt-gossip/83668?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Tell us everything, Ed!

Fun, at the Ringer: [The Best Under-10-Minute Movie Performances of the 21st Century](https://www.theringer.com/2025/08/28/movies/best-cameo-short-movie-performances-single-scene-less-than-10-minutes?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

My friend Amy Spalding's [Everything I Wore feature is unfailingly delightful.](https://amyspalding.substack.com/p/everything-i-wore-week-of-august-b26)

You had me at "fancy snacks:" [A Guide to Martie, the Online Store That Sells Fancy Snacks at a Huge Discount.](https://www.eater.com/2025/3/12/24383517/martie-online-store-discount-gourmet-food?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Beam me there: '[This Swiss Village Is As Picturesque As It Gets—With the World's Steepest Gondola, Gorgeous Waterfalls, and a 360-degree Rotating Mountaintop Restaurant"](https://www.travelandleisure.com/murren-switzerland-village-11732123?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

[Have you been playing Pips?](https://www.nytimes.com/games/pips?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (I love it.)

As it's Labor Day weekend, there are approximately a million sales currently happening. I'm corralling all the ones I think Fug Nation might enjoy here below, so if you aren't shopping right now, you can just zip on past. If you are, however, there are a LOT of sales:

\-- Ruti is having [a big big sale -- up to 70% off](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24118376?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)! I LOVE [their pants](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24118506?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). My[ favorite ones](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24118683?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) are not part of the sale but they do have a new color.

\-- As I mentioned earlier this week, [J.Crew is having a very large sale](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24030978?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). (I literally had a dream that I bought a bunch of stuff from J.Crew last night, although in my dream I was really excited about bodysuits? I don't know.) I'm going to[ stock up on these tee shirts](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24031038?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). J.Crew Factory's [sale is even MORE extreme](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24032554?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). This[ rugby is really cute.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24032659?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I LOVE [this field jacket](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24032798?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). And [this corduroy shirt dress](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24032901?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) scratches all my back to school shopping itches.

\-- Old Navy is[ also super marked down](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24032281?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I love [their long-sleeved tees.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24032429?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

\--Rōz Haircare is running a deal where [if you buy 2 items, you get 20% off](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24031256?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I have liked everything I've ever bought from them. I love their [shampoo/conditioner](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24031407?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (also, you can just buy refills for their bottles, which I like), and I am about out of [this hair serum, which is GREAT](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24031480?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io).

\-- I've also been using [In Common's Magic Myst 4-in-1 lately and I like it so much.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24068713?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) We have a 30% off code for them: FugGirls. (Earlier this week, I was like, my hair looks SO much better, what is the deal? I think it was this.)

\-- Banana Republic is having a[ BIG one; up to 50% plus an extra 20% off](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24028973?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). If you're still in a linen mood -- it does stay warm here in LA through, like, October -- [this dress is very cute](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24029046?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I love[ this swing-y little mini.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24029200?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) These pants seem like th[ey might be good for that summer-fall transition?](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24029301?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

\-- [Parker Thatch is having a sale](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24118985?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) and they NEVER have sales. (It's probably for the best that [the insane bag I want](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24119186?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) is not included but[ a hobo in the same pink suede IS](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24119269?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io).)

\-- Supergoop is offering 20% off with the code SUPER20 -- [you need sunscreen year round!](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24119467?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

\-- Do you need some bras? [ThirdLove is up to 30% site-wide.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24031793?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I LOVE [their tee-shirt bra](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24031876?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). The half-sizes are a game changer, I don't know why it took so long to think of this. Also, our code still works there for an extra 10% off: HEATHERJESSICA10

\-- Wayfair basically alway has a big sale during three day weekends, and they are this weekend, too.[ They're running their usual up to 70% off clearance (plus free and easy shipping if you spend more than $35)](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24029528?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I tend to enjoy tootling around Wayfair; you can definitely find cute stuff there and they have good pet things. Like, this is [a legitimately nice cat kitty litter enclosure](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24029945?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io), a sentence I've NEVER TYPED BEFORE. They've also got[ a lot of good lamps](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24030238?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- lamps are so expensive! -- like [this cute pair](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24030385?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I also[ like this chair.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24030581?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

\--Finally, [Frame is having a big denim sale](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24119745?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) if you need jeans. I [love their flares](https://go.shopmy.us/p-24119885?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). (The site says they're rigid but I find them really comfy? If you wear vintage Levis ever, Frame jeans feel like pajamas.)

PHEW! I told you there was a lot. Happy shopping!

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