Dear Besties 💌 A Very Besties Holiday!

holiday edition: my favorite christmas/holiday songs

1. Phoebe Bridgers- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas: This one is Christmas to me. There’s something about the way she sings and the atmosphere the music creates that makes the whole season feel softer, a little sad but in the best way. I put it on every year when the tree’s lit and the house is quiet.

2. Fleet Foxes- White Winter Hymnal: This is the ultimate folk Christmas song, even if it’s not technically one. It’s been on my holiday playlists forever, and it just fits—snowy walks, cozy fires, all of it. Their harmonies go crazy and hit every time.

3. Lucy Dacus- Last Christmas: Lucy’s version is so cunty and fun that I almost can’t believe it’s her. It’s bold and a little chaotic in the best way—like she’s just having a good I always forget this song exists but play it on repeat when I find it again

4. Bleachers- Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call: This song hurts in the most nostalgic way. It’s all about that Christmas heartbreak—the kind you almost look back on fondly, even if it sucked at the time. Jack Antonoff knows exactly how to make a holiday song feel personal, like it’s meant just for you.

1. Kim Kardashian’s surreal ‘Santa Baby’ cover and music video (kinda scary lol)

2. Phoebe Bridgers with brown hair featuring Lucy Dacus and a dog

3. Timothy Chalamet vibing to ‘I Gotta Feeling’ by the Black Eyed Peas on IG Live 

4. Naomi from Muna covering Joni Mitchell’s ‘River’ at recent Katie Gavin show

5. My favorite twitter xmas poem

6. Merry Freakmas besties

7. There was a fan rap battle at a recent Clairo concert (no typo)

8. Oh Renee Rapp, how much we miss you (tribute video)

holiday edition: my favorite christmas/holiday style

1. Noting says cozy Christmas to me like a nice pair of pajamas, and lately I’ve been losing this set from Graviet! The stripes are just so classic and make me wanna curl up with a blanket and my favorite Christmas movie

2. If you’re like me and only like sad Christmas music and Mistletoe by Justin Bieber…. this is your soundtrack

3. This yeah I’ve been super into a whimsical vintage holiday vibe… think warm, nostalgic holiday atmosphere that blends vintage charm, handmade decor, and cozy candlelit gatherings straight from Little Women. Paper stars or chains, bows, mix match candlesticks and eclectic tableware. See my pinterest board for the vision!

holiday edition: my favorite christmas/holiday movies

1. Carol – Carol is the ultimate Christmas movie for anyone who knows that the holidays are as much about yearning as they are about joy. Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara move through snowy streets and dimly-lit diners in a love letter to quiet glances and unsaid things. It’s beautiful, it’s bittersweet, and it’s undeniably sapphic—a true lesbian classic that makes the cold feel warmer and the holidays feel a little more intimate.

2. Eloise At Christmastime: I love how much of a menace Eloise is, in the most glamorous way possible. Watching it now feels like stepping right back into that world where the Plaza is decked out in lights, and Eloise is running wild, causing chaos but somehow making it look chic. There’s something about the way she stirs up trouble that feels comforting, like a reminder of being a kid and believing Christmas could be as magical (and dramatic) as you wanted it to be.

3. Love Actually – One of those movies I can watch a million times and still get completely wrapped up in. I love how all the stories intertwine. It’s not just about the perfect happy endings, it’s about the awkward moments, the longing, the vulnerability. It’s the kind of movie that feels like a bit of a gut punch and hug all in one. Plus, it’s got that holiday magic that that wraps everything up perfectly

BOTW Paige Fish

Paige Fish is a singer-songwriter from Springville, Utah, known for her emotive blend of pop and indie influences, with heartfelt lyrics and memorable melodies. Drawing inspiration from artists like Noah Kahan and Lizzy McAlpine, her music reflects personal experiences and resonates with listeners through its authenticity. Since graduating high school, Paige has been dedicating herself to creating new music and performing, with her single "26 and 24" surpassing 7 million streams.

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 What does life look like for you right now?

 Ins and outs for this month? 👑📅🫶

I am working with so many amazing songwriters and producers lately. I have never written so many songs in so little time! I love creating consistently

What’s your favorite hobby right now? What’s a hobby you want to get into this year?🛹🧘‍♀️📷

When I'm staying in California, roller skating on the Venice beach boardwalk is my favorite hobby! I love stepping in any thrift store I see, and I really want to get more into skiing this winter.

Fashion pieces you’re interested in lately? 👜👡🧥

I recently purchased my first Dr. Marten, heart shaped, leather purse. I am always in Dr. Marten shoes, so it has been fun to wear the new bag everyday. In the cold UT winters I am obsessed with vintage carhartt jackets, lots of denim and chunky, colorful scarves.

Piece of media that’s influenced you 🎼🖼️🎬

Hope core videos off of tiktok

Any interesting/silly/fun recent tour anecdotes? 🎆🤪🙈

I have started crafting a pre show playlist! My soul sometimes wants to hear very random music before I walk on stage. (The Rio Soundtrack)

Describe your recent work with a color/mood/season🍂🌨️🌼

Creativly, the fall has had the BIGGEST effect on me. My music has been feeling like an ambient night time, or exciting october.

Is there an artist you’ve seen live that blew you away? 🪕🎫🎤

The Lumineers is a concert I will never forget. Gregory Alan Isakov opened for them on that tour. That was a combo I will never forget. SO MUCH EMOTION. In the summer I got to see my idol Stevie Nicks, she was incredible.

What are you listening to right now?🎧📻💿

Lots of Lola Young, The Marias, Cody Johnson, Searows, and my unreleased demos.

What song/lyric are you most proud of? 📓🪞💌

“We were a match made in heaven, too bad we were here on earth.” and “I love you with all my skin, every bone in my skeleton.”

What’s a lyric you think about often?📃🏹💭

“So I’ll wait for the next time you want me/ Like a dog with a bird at your door” - Phoebe Bridgers

What’s your dream collab?🫂🔮🫧

Chris stapleton, Tyler Childers, Noah Kahan

Top 4 favorite films?🎞️⭐️🎥

LA LA Land, Princess and the frog, 10 things I hate about you, and the notebook.