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# Fugs & Pieces, October 3, 2025
- URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fugs-pieces-october-3-2025-10-2025/
- Published: 2025-10-03T19:00:28.000Z
- Updated: 2025-10-03T19:33:54.000Z
- Description: This one has more medieval beauty tips and tools than I'd anticipated.
- Author: Jessica  
- Tags: fugs, Fugs and Pieces, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-07 08:29

Happy Friday! I hope you are well. I am currently recovering from my second shingles shot. I hope my side effects aren't too bad! (I'm technically writing this before I actually got the shot so who can say? At any rate: shingles suck and I'm excited to be vaccinated against them! I had them in 2019 and it was THE WOOOOOORST.)

At Drinks With Broads this week, we covered [Selena Gomez's wedding and the Nicole Kidman/Keith Urban break-up](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/love-lives-love-dies). Thursday's edition dove back into those waters, and also opened [the DWB Low Level Complaint Corner.](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/love-is-dead-again-but-also-continues) And, of course, we had [a fresh new *Only Murders in the Building* recap.](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/only-murders-episode-6-meryl-returns)

Here at GFY, among other things, [we rounded up fun Halloween stuff!](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fug-nation-loves-spooky-season-10-2025/)

Also: Happy Taylor Swift Album Release Day if you celebrate! If you read this in time, [Heather and I will be going live with Lainey from Lainey Gossip ](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/i/174700706/were-teaming-up-with-lainey-on-showgirl-day)to discuss on Substack Live at 6pm Eastern. [Join us here!](https://open.substack.com/live-stream/65174?) (I might be absent depending on my Shingles Reaction.) I'm also excited to hear the take on this new album from [our friend Abby at We Have Notes, my #1 source for all things T. Swift.](https://wehavenotes.substack.com/) Personally, I loved it -- which is not a surprise, Taylor's other Max Martin albums are some my favorites from her *oeuvre.* (I like a real poppy pop song, I'm sorry!!!)

So, so good:[ The 25 Most Influential Magazine Covers of All Time](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/t-magazine/magazine-covers-esquire-rolling-stone.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.qU8.dUui.g1DsuLRTG9hd&smid=url-share&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

A really interesting piece from Lainey about [Bad Bunny doing the Super Bowl halftime show.](https://www.laineygossip.com/the-numbers-for-bad-bunnys-super-bowl-halftime-show-in-2026-will-be-staggering-symbolic/84826?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Heroic work from our friend Tara Ariano: [Here’s Every Single Dull and Inane Thing Jimmy Fallon Says in the First Episode of ‘On Brand With Jimmy Fallon’.](https://www.cracked.com/article%5F48567%5Fheres-every-single-dull-and-inane-thing-jimmy-fallon-says-in-the-first-episode-of-on-brand-with-jimmy-fallon.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (I personally cannot stand Jimmy.)

This is such a good piece:[ ‘Twilight’ Is 20\. These Books Will Remind You Why You Loved It So Much.](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/books/books-like-twilight.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.qU8.FSk8.k0O5ekoy-CI6&smid=url-share&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Oh gosh, Jane Goodall! [What a run she had.](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/obituaries/jane-goodall-dead.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.qU8.84mK.Tzx4S1Gg9m4z&smid=url-share&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) We all learned a lot from her.

What a good piece [about Trader Joe's totes (but it's not really about the totes)](https://articlesofinterest.substack.com/p/trader-joes-totes).

Do you need new bras/undies?[ EBY is running their annual Buy One/Get One](https://go.shopmy.us/p-26753206?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I feel like everyone I know is [obsessed with their Relief Bra](https://go.shopmy.us/p-26753399?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- I AM interested in not wearing underwire, I can tell you that. I know Heather really likes their bras.

I love this: [The quest for every Gap store playlist ever.](https://www.theverge.com/report/790802/gap-playlists-michael-bise-music-streaming-nostalgia?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (I love this Instagram and it's great to read that The Gap is cool with this project.)

THIS IS COOL: [Inside the Secret Workshop of the Louvre](https://www.messynessychic.com/2018/03/23/inside-the-secret-workshop-of-the-louvre/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

This is old but it is also, I'd argue, a timeless piece: [When Medieval Monks Couldn't Cure the Plague, They Launched a Luxe Skincare Line](https://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/medieval-monks-couldnt-cure-the-plague/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

At Texas Monthly: "[My First Murder: A legendary true crime writer revisits the case that launched his lifelong obsession. An exclusive excerpt from Skip Hollandsworth’s new book, *She Kills*.](https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/skip-hollandsworth-new-book-she-kills/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)" Hollandsworth is a genius, I will definitely be buying this book. The piece he wrote that was made into *Hit Man* is AMAZING. (It is better than the movie. Although I liked the movie.)

A great salute to [music video director extraordinaire Diane Martel, who sadly died recently.](https://thesquawk.substack.com/p/a-music-video-legacy) Even just directing "Genie in a Bottle" would have put her in the hall of fame, but "Genie in a Bottle" AND "All I Want For Christmas Is You"? Amazing.

Where is

 this 

*Drive to Survive?* [Alba Hurup Larsen Is Racing to Break F1’s Glass Ceiling](https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/f1-academy-alba-hurup-larsen/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

This headline alone is great: [Mariah Carey Really *Didn’t* Know Her.](https://www.vulture.com/article/mariah-carey-i-dont-know-her-jennifer-lopez.html?%5Fgl=1%2A148s761%2AFPAU%2AMjA1OTQ3MDM5MS4xNzUyMTc3NDMw%2A%5Fga%2AMTkxNTA0ODA1My4xNzUyMTc3NDI4%2A%5Fga%5FDNE38RK1HX%2AczE3NTk0Mjc3MzckbzIxJGcwJHQxNzU5NDI3NzM3JGo2MCRsMCRoMTA0OTQxODA0Nw..%2A%5Ffplc%2AYTRQYm9KbSUyQk1DblZtazB1N1olMkZuZ1gzczZPRWtkVk4zdTVPc3pNVEo2ZGRuc3JvRUpoM3dlY05tbFQxUUI5dGoxWHVFVThOcWJBaE8zbWY0Y1ROSU9uJTJCamhhTjdCVHlFUHlmaTJCa3YzNEYwSzdPRmxYWVklMkZpa3NKTFhMRnclM0QlM0Q.&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Dr. Brandt lovers! I don't usually post about Gift With Purchase deals (as much I love a GWP) but they're offering this kind of insane one (complimentary). [It's EIGHT full-size best-sellers for $149](https://go.shopmy.us/p-26753566?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) with any purchase, code GRATITUDE. This seems like the best place to note that [Heather loves their neck cream,](https://go.shopmy.us/p-26753750?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) and I love[ Needles No More Wrinkle Smoothing Cream](https://go.shopmy.us/p-26805231?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) although, full disclosure, I also use needles.

Fascinating: [Why one of Europe’s most iconic stadiums is to be demolished and rebuilt](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6676465/2025/10/01/san-siro-inter-milan-stadium-demolish/?source=athletic%5Fuser%5Fshared%5Farticle%5Fcopylink&smid=url-share-ta)

CAN IT BE!?!?[ We Finally Have Free Anti-Robocall Tools That Work](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/technology/personaltech/iphone-robocalls-screener-android.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.qU8.OVJw.KAnffs82x%5F0G&smid=url-share&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

I love this recipe: [A Julia Child classic, remixed for fall](https://www.salon.com/2025/09/27/a-julia-child-classic-remixed-for-fall/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Really interesting: [The New AI Tool That Could Change Breast Cancer Screenings for Women Under 40](https://www.elle.com/beauty/health-fitness/a68045085/clairity-breast-ai-tool-mammogram-breast-cancer-risk-explained-2025/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). No matter what your age, consider this your reminder to schedule your mammogram! And/or your colonoscopy! And/or your annual skin cancer check! Getting older has a lot of appointments!

This is a corker from Tina Brown: [The Queen of the Power Scene Leaves the Party](https://tinabrown.substack.com/p/the-queen-of-the-power-scene-leaves)

Head's up that[ J.Crew is running a 40% off Fall Sale](https://go.shopmy.us/p-26754005?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). This isn't included, but I do feel like some of you will want to know that they've [made their rugbys in cashmere](https://go.shopmy.us/p-26754174?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I'm so tempted, but[ this sweater might be more of an actual wardrobe staple](https://go.shopmy.us/p-26754240?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). And [this turtleneck IS on sale and I'm going to order it](https://go.shopmy.us/p-26754415?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I somehow am OUT of turtlenecks, when a black turtleneck is truly foundational to my entire winter vibe. The 40% off from the sale stacks with the 20% OFF from using my J.Crew card -- OBVIOUSLY I have a J.Crew card, it's the one store card that actually ever made sense for me -- and that was too much to resist.

I also had this question: [Sorry to Ask, But Why Are Nicki Minaj and Cardi B Feuding Again?](https://www.thecut.com/article/nicki-minaj-cardi-b-feud-explained.html?%5Fgl=1%2A16w88x9%2AFPAU%2AMjA1OTQ3MDM5MS4xNzUyMTc3NDMw%2A%5Fga%2AMTkxNTA0ODA1My4xNzUyMTc3NDI4%2A%5Fga%5FDNE38RK1HX%2AczE3NTk0MzU3NzIkbzIyJGcwJHQxNzU5NDM1ODA4JGoyNCRsMCRoMTIyNDA1MzEwNA..%2A%5Ffplc%2AYTRQYm9KbSUyQk1DblZtazB1N1olMkZuZ1gzczZPRWtkVk4zdTVPc3pNVEo2ZGRuc3JvRUpoM3dlY05tbFQxUUI5dGoxWHVFVThOcWJBaE8zbWY0Y1ROSU9uJTJCamhhTjdCVHlFUHlmaTJCa3YzNEYwSzdPRmxYWVklMkZpa3NKTFhMRnclM0QlM0Q.&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) They really just need to block each other, this got messy. Also very complicated. Also, I guess people are still on Twitter when they want to fight?

This is really interesting and insightful: [The Great Chickening. ](https://www.eater.com/trends/913189/rotisserie-chicken-restaurant-fast-food-tenders-nuggets-trend-explained?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) People do sometimes just want to have a nice piece of chicken and not some weird, directional meal.

Neato: [A Rare Medieval Hair-Styling Tool Was Found at Scotland’s Eilean Donan Castle](https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-rare-medieval-hair-styling-tool-was-found-at-scotlands-eilean-donan-castle-180987436/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

I was OBSESSED with this book as a child: [It's not easy being Queen, whether on Earth or in heaven](https://alyssarosenberg.substack.com/p/its-not-easy-being-queen-whether).

A lot of you love Rothy's; FYI that [they now have fleece-lined clogs that look really cozy](https://go.shopmy.us/p-26821837?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). (I have the normal clogs and really like them, but these are appealing because you can WASH THEM! The concern that the fleece might get gunky is why I never bought those fleece-lined Birks.)

Also: We have a couple of codes this week! [The nice folks at UNTUCKit gave us 20% off with DWB20](https://go.shopmy.us/p-26798184?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). (I did not know that they have women's clothing until I showed up somewhere and Heather was wearing [a very cute dress](https://go.shopmy.us/p-26728283?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) from them.[ I really want this striped button-down.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-26798332?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[I HAVE ENOUGH STRIPED OXFORDS! Or do I?\]) Also, our[ Elemis code is still working for 20% off; that one is FUGGIRLS20](https://go.shopmy.us/p-26798628?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io).

FINALLY -- but crucially -- it appears I will have to start watching *9-1-1* again:

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