> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Fugs & Pieces, December 12, 2025 - URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fugs-pieces-december-12-2025-12-2025/ - Published: 2025-12-12T20:00:55.000Z - Updated: 2025-12-12T19:56:03.000Z - Description: From historial fiction to ski chalets to velvet pants! - Author: Jessica - Tags: fugs, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-07 08:31 Happy weekend! I'm crazed this weekend -- I think this is the weekend when a lot of people are having parties and social events! Hope you have fun plans on the books, too. Over at Drinks With Broads,[ I tackled the Excel World Championship and Heather saw Merrily We Roll Along, plus Kevin Costner gets into the Jesus business](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/its-the-excel-world-championship). On Thursday, [we got into the latest about the Met Gala and on British Vogue](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/bey-is-back-at-the-met-gala). In the comments in the last one, everyone talks about their favorite pieces of art, which is really fun. [We had a piece on stocking stuffers this week,](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fug-nation-loves-stocking-stuffers-12-2025/) in case you're working on that right now. Also, just in case you missed it, [this year’s Gift Guide is live!](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/the-2025-gfy-gift-guide-12-2025/) We’ve also run a few other shopping posts recently that might help in your current gifting quest: [Advent calendars](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fug-nation-loves-advent-calenders-11-2025/)! [Tartan](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fug-nation-loves-tartan-11-2025/)! [Christmas ornaments](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fug-nation-loves-whimsical-christmas-ornaments-3-11-2025/)! [White Elephant parties](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/best-white-elephant-party-gift-12-2025/)! [Wrapping paper](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fug-nation-loves-cute-wrapping-paper-12-2025/)! Such a [great piece from our friends Tom and Lorenzo](https://share.inquirer.com/XdfXr9?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io): Harlow’s Still Here. This is [a very interesting and good piece about Timmee Chalamet,](https://www.laineygossip.com/is-damage-control-really-necessary-for-timothee-chalamet-after-unhinged-viral-interview-with-margaret-gardiner/86184?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) for whom the backlash bell has perhaps begun to toll. At Texas Monthly:[ The R&B Singer Who Recorded the Greatest Country Album You’ve Never Heard](https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/esther-phillips-first-lady-of-black-country-music/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Taylor Swift [was very cute on Colbert this week.](https://www.laineygossip.com/cute-verbose-taylor-swift-promotes-eras-tour-docuseries-on-the-late-show-in-great-outfit-spectacular-necklace/86189?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Fascinating: [Electric Jewelry and the Forgotten Genius who Lit Up Paris](https://www.messynessychic.com/2023/05/16/electric-jewellery-and-the-forgotten-genius-who-lit-up-paris/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Love t[his gift guide from A Tiny Apt. I](https://atinyapartment.substack.com/p/a-very-vibey-vintage-gift-guide)t's all vintage! At Smithsonian: [How a Near-Shipwreck on a Luxury Ocean Liner Inspired ‘The Poseidon Adventure’ and a Decade of Disaster Movies](https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-a-near-shipwreck-on-a-luxury-ocean-liner-inspired-the-poseidon-adventure-and-a-decade-of-disaster-movies-180987806/?itm%5Fsource=parsely-api?itm%5Fsource=most-popular&itm%5Fmedium=parsely-api&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Hopefully not related: [Inside the Life of a Housekeeper on a Luxury River Cruise](https://www.cntraveler.com/story/inside-the-life-of-a-housekeeper-on-a-luxury-river-cruise?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I clicked on this so fast: [What intact prewar staff quarters look like.](https://robertkhederian.substack.com/p/prewar-staff-quarters-photos-kitchen-bathroom-bedroom-original) CHEESEMONGERS? I needed to win that Powerball: [The Best Airport Lounges in the US Have Speakeasies, Fireplaces, and Cheesemongers](https://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-best-airport-lounges-in-the-us-according-to-a-new-survey?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I laughed at this: [Spiteful gifts for kids whose parents you want to troll](https://www.evilwitches.com/p/spiteful-gifts-for-kids-whose-parents?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I really love[ Negative's undies and sleep stuff](https://go.shopmy.us/p-35204832?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io); I was tootling around there the other day to see if they had anything good for a few people on my holiday list and[ I LOVE this new sleep set but, uh, maybe for me?](https://go.shopmy.us/p-35204927?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (I also sort of feel like[ I could wear these joggers as outside pants.)](https://go.shopmy.us/p-35205042?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Speaking of (non-spiteful) gifts, [Sephora's got 20% off everything through this weekend if you need to pick something up with code SAVEGIFTS.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-35205656?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) They're also doing free delivery with code QUICKGIFTS, which is a nice perk. [Baublebar is also currently having a big sale on their holiday jewelry, if you need last minute, on-topic sparkly stuff for your holiday parties.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-34974723?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) This is sort of old news, but it's so fun: [Miss Piggy gets arrested at Sabrina Carpenter’s final show and fans are living for it](https://socialitelife.com/sabrina-carpenter-arrests-miss-piggy-final-concert/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) God bless: [Jacob Elordi Is Not Interested In Your AI Questions.](https://www.pajiba.com/celebrities%5Fare%5Fbetter%5Fthan%5Fyou/jacob-elordi-is-not-interested-in-your-ai-questions.php?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) [Do you need velour flares](https://go.shopmy.us/p-35283018?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)? You might! ([The matching top might be more reasonable](https://go.shopmy.us/p-35283079?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io).) The NYT rounds up [The Best Historical Fiction of 2025.](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/books/review/best-historical-fiction-2025.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.708.L61d.tcGY7tDYcCgk&smid=url-share&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (I also enjoyed their piece about[ Favorite Books to Give Every Type of Reader.)](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/books/review/books-holiday-gift-guide.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.708.uA6n.HmvvsBNTKo5V&smid=url-share&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) News we can all obviously use: [Our pick of the best ski chalets to book in Europe this winter.](https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/gallery/best-ski-chalet-europe-2025-2026?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) A [fun piece with Isaac Mizrahi, always a hoot.](https://www.thecut.com/article/isaac-mizrahi-marty-supreme-qvc-cafe-carlyle.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) The Ringer runs down [The Best TV Shows of 2025.](https://www.theringer.com/2025/12/09/tv/best-tv-shows-2025-top-10-andor-severance-pluribus-the-pitt?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I do agree with number one, but I also feel like you can really tell no women pitched in on this piece. On the topic of sales, [Loft is also offering 55% off through 12/16](https://go.shopmy.us/p-35205884?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I'm so[ tempted by these velvet pants.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-35206046?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Velvet pants for everyone! (This is also [a great price on this cute Christmas-y sweater.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-35282850?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)) *Photo by Harvey Meston/Archive Photos/Getty Images. Like most websites, GFY uses affiliate links where available, and may benefit from brand partnerships. If you buy something using our links, we could earn a commission. Affiliate links help keep this website in business! Thank you for supporting us.*