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# Fugs & Pieces, November 7, 2025
- URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fugs-pieces-november-7-2025-11-2025/
- Published: 2025-11-07T21:00:43.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-07T20:43:27.000Z
- Description: From Italian Christmas cakes to Colonial Williamsburg.
- Author: Jessica  
- Tags: fugs, Fugs and Pieces, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-07 08:31

And a delightful Friday to us all. Hope your weekend plans are fun -- or at least restful. We are taking Monday off for Veteran's Day (although technically Veteran's Day falls on Tuesday). If you are a veteran, thank you for your service.

This week at Drinks With Broads: [People finally got Sexiest Man Alive right](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/jonathan-bailey-is-the-sexiest-man)! Also, [Heather determines whether or not the SCATHING reviews of *All's Fair* are, in fact, all fair and we dive into Neiman Marcus's Fantasy Gifts.](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/alls-fair-in-tv-criticism-and-also)

Here at GFY, [we rounded up some of the good stuff from the Sephora Savings Event (whee!)](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fug-nation-loves-the-big-sephora-savings-event-11-2025/), and put together[ a collection of cute stuff for your Thanksgiving table (and self, there ARE some silly earrings that look like Monica's Thanksgiving turkey](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fug-nation-loves-cute-stuff-for-thanksgiving-11-2025/)).

Fun! If you haven't read *The Royal We*,[ it's $1.99 right now for e-books.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-29988567?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) A STEAL!

Michelle Obama wrote [an essay about the power of soft diplomacy for The Cut](https://www.thecut.com/article/behind-michelle-obama-white-house-fashion.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io), tied to [her new book.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-30063106?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

The [Grammy nominations are here!](https://www.vulture.com/article/grammy-nominations-2026.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I'm interested in your thoughts.

Love this:[ A Beloved Clothing Store Closed. A Customer Bought All 4,500 Items.](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/business/vicky-szuflita-vintage-store.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.zE8.vLx-.LibTw2JE5urL&smid=url-share&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (And is selling them herself.)

A good read: [The Surprising Endurance of Martha Stewart’s “Entertaining.”](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/11/10/the-surprising-endurance-of-martha-stewarts-entertaining?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) They just re-issued it! (I was going to buy it, but I should really just go dig around my parents' house and see if my Mom kept her copy.)

Lainey tackles [whatever is going on with Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour,](https://www.laineygossip.com/will-david-harbour-show-up-to-stranger-things-premiere-following-report-millie-bobby-brown-filed-claim-against-him-for-bullying-harassment/84999?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) whose public image has...uh, taken several hits this month.

Old Navy is having[ a 40% off everything sale through the 11th](https://go.shopmy.us/p-30174326?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). Time for me to bang the gong about[ these long-sleeved tees again](https://go.shopmy.us/p-30174563?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)! (I just really like them.) This [sweater is a great basic](https://go.shopmy.us/p-30174651?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). And, yes, [the sale includes their holiday pajamas.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-30174720?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Old Navy has legit great pajama bottoms. They have pockets!

Related: Messy: [What Lily Allen's Breakup Album Reveals About Us, Herself and David Harbour](https://pajiba.substack.com/p/messy-what-lily-allens-breakup-album)

Reality Blurred's podcast explores [What makes The Great British Bake Off work so well.](https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/podcast/why-great-british-bake-off-works-so-well/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

This is a bummer: [The Grim Truth About Teen Vogue](https://amyodell.substack.com/p/the-grim-truth-about-teen-vogue)

This is fun, though: [The 2025 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books.](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/books/review/nyt-nypl-best-illustrated-childrens-books-award.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.zU8.QFPR.xQ0slixKWxJ2&smid=url-share&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) These books look so beautiful.

I need a new chambray shirt; [this feels like a good option? (Although a bit of an investment.)](https://go.shopmy.us/p-30059056?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) It also [comes in white](https://go.shopmy.us/p-30061063?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io), which is nice. I also like [this denim chore jacket, while we're talking denim.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-30060512?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Aren't we all? [Ask Kim France: I’m Really Confused About Pants!](https://nymag.com/strategist/article/ask-kim-france-advice-on-pants-wearing-color-block-heels.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

The time has come: [And Now, Rude Midseason Notes For Every NFL Team](https://defector.com/and-now-rude-midseason-notes-for-every-nfl-team?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

So interesting: [*Amadeus* Gave Cynthia Nixon an Early Education.](https://www.vulture.com/article/cynthia-nixon-amadeus-interview.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (I have tickets to see a revival of *Amadeus* this spring!)

I was sincerely surprised to see this: [Olivier Rousteing Exits Balmain After 16 Years With the Brand](https://www.elle.com/fashion/a69263145/olivier-rousteing-departs-balmain/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Fun:[ I Wore Brooches Every Day for a Week, and It Made Me Fall Back in Love With My Clothes](https://www.instyle.com/how-to-style-a-brooch-for-fall-11823985?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Harper's Bazaar explains: [How to Look Great at the Airport](https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/trends/a65355131/travel-outfits-for-women/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Team Andy! [Based on Math Alone, Where Does Andy Richter’s 'DWTS' Run End?](https://www.pajiba.com/tv%5Freviews/based-on-math-alone-where-does-andy-richters-dwts-run-end.php?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

The Atlantic asks, [What Is Colonial Williamsburg For?](https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/11/colonial-williamsburg-historical-accuracy/684330/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

This sounds neat: [Inside Cecil Beaton’s fashionable world, as a new exhibition opens at the National Portrait Gallery](https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/article/cecil-beaton-exhibition-national-portrait-gallery?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Well, sure: [Colin Farrell admits Tom Cruise “wasn’t very happy” after wild birthday party led to 46 takes on Minority Report set](https://socialitelife.com/colin-farrell-tom-cruise-minority-report-46-takes/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Christmas will be here before you know it! This is delicious and vital:[ Gillian Knows Best guide to Italian Christmas cakes](https://gillianlongworthmcguire.substack.com/p/gillian-knows-best-guide-to-italian?isFreemail=true&post%5Fid=153758927&publication%5Fid=550595&r=6eaop&triedRedirect=true&utm%5Fcampaign=email-post-title&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=post-email-title)

At The Ringer: [How Catastrophic Is It If the AI Bubble Bursts? An FAQ.](https://www.theringer.com/2025/11/04/tech/ai-bubble-burst-popping-explained-collapse-or-not-chatgpt?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

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