Notes of a Fashionista

Five on Friday

October 7, 2022

“I don’t see how a pumpkin patch could be more sincere than this one.” —It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

One: Pumpkin Season

If September brings us apple season, October brings us pumpkin season. Pumpkin season lasts through November. Keep out the decor and keep baking those pumpkin desserts.

To embrace pumpkin season, you can: organize a pumpkin activity, cook with pumpkin, buy pumpkin-flavored products, and decorate with pumpkins.

Read all about pumpkins in my pumpkin post: https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2022/10/08/pumpkin-season/

Two: What to watch

My fall TV list has been updated: https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2022/09/30/fall-tv-2022-october/

Netflix:

Films:

Luckiest Girl Alive (mystery/drama), “Luckiest Girl Alive centers on Ani FaNelli, a sharp-tongued New Yorker who appears to have it all: a sought-after position at a glossy magazine, a killer wardrobe and a dream Nantucket wedding on the horizon. But when the director of a crime documentary invites her to tell her side of the shocking incident that took place when she was a teenager at the prestigious Brentley School, Ani is forced to confront a dark truth that threatens to unravel her meticulously crafted life.” Tulum. Adaptation of Jessica Knoll’s 2015 novel.

Mr. Harrigan’s Phone (thriller), “When Craig, a young boy living in a small town (Jaeden Martell), befriends Mr. Harrigan, an older reclusive billionaire (Donald Sutherland), the two begin to form an unlikely bond over their love of books and reading. But when Mr. Harrigan sadly passes away, Craig discovers that not everything is dead and gone and strangely finds himself able to communicate with his friend from the grave through his iPhone. This supernatural coming-of-age story shows that certain connections are never lost. Based on the short story by Stephen King.”

Last Seen Alive Gerard Butler-starring thriller. Last Seen Alive was directed by Brian Goodman (Black Butterfly) and it follows a Gone Girl-esque plotline. PureWow

Old People

Doll House

Series:

Derry Girls (season 3), From Buzzfeed, “This incredible (and underrated) show kicks off its final batch of episodes with Erin, Orla, Clare, Michelle, and James just trying to survive school and rise to the top of their social scene. While I’m sad to see this show end so soon, I can’t wait to enjoy its final send-off.“

The Midnight Club An adaptation of the beloved young-adult novel of the same name, this Netflix series revolving around a group of terminally ill teenagers in a hospice telling each other scary stories could very well be the streamer’s next youth-focused horror hit, following in the footsteps of Stranger Things.

Nailed It! Halloween (reality competition, season 7), If you already love Netflix’s hilarious, sweet-and-salty baking show dedicated to the best of baking disasters, then you’ll really love the new installment, featuring spooky treats just in time for Halloween. From PopSugar

The Mole (new competition series revival, episodes released weekly), “If you loved the original ’00s series, you need to watch this all-new remake that follows a group of contestants competing in various challenges. The catch? There’s a “mole” among them, and they must figure out who it is to win.” PureWow

Bling Empire (reality, season 3)

High Water (polish series)

Man on Pause

Glitch

Documentaries:

The Redeem Team (film) “Using unprecedented Olympic footage and behind-the-scenes material, The Redeem Team tells the story of the US Olympic Men’s Basketball Team’s quest for gold at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing following the previous team’s shocking performance four years earlier in Athens. The documentary offers a fascinating portrait of team building and features insightful interviews with athletes and coaches from Dwyane Wade and LeBron James to Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski, who reflect on how the Redeem Team set a new standard for American basketball.“

Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes (3-part series), “Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer confesses to his gruesome crimes in unguarded interviews, offering an unsettling view into a disturbed mind.”

**Netflix released Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story on Sept. 21. From Netflix, “The 10-episode series, which is a fictionalized account of actual events, will also take a critical look at systemic racism, white privilege, homophobia and the institutional failures that allowed Dahmer to murder and dismember 17 boys and men from 1978 to 1991.” Families of the victims have been critical of this series. Read, Why Netflix’s ‘Dahmer’ series has sparked a backlash online

The Trapped 13: How We Survived The Thai Cave (Netflix original documentary)

Aftershock: Everest and the Nepal Earthquake (Netflix original documentary)
The Joys and Sorrows of Young Yuguo (Netflix original documentary)

Disney+:

Werewolf by Night, (series premiere), On a dark and sombre night, a secret cabal of monster hunters emerge from the shadows and gather at the Bloodstone Temple following the death of their leader; the attendees are thrust into a mysterious and deadly competition for a powerful relic.

Hulu:

Hellraiser (Hulu Original)

Prime Video:

Catherine Called Birdy (2022 film)

HBOmax:

Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman’s Butler (series, season 3 premiere), Meet Alfred Pennyworth (Jack Bannon), a former British soldier who opens a security company and begins working for Batman’s parents…before they are Batman’s parents.

Wahl Street (Season 2), “Season two of the Max Original documentary series WAHL STREET, which offers fans a glimpse into global star Mark Wahlberg’s life as he juggles the demands of a rigorous film schedule coupled with an ever-growing network of diverse businesses, debuts with ten episodes on HBO Max beginning THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6. Last year, the series received a Critics Choice Real TV Awards Best Business show nomination.” Broadway World

Showtime:

The Lincoln Project (documentary series), THE LINCOLN PROJECT is a five-part docu-series following a veteran group of former GOP operatives and strategists known publicly as the Lincoln Project.

Let the Right One In (series), “John Ajvide Lindqvist’s ultra-bleak 2004 novel about a child vampire keeps circulating through the culture: It has inspired films, plays, a comic book and a TV pilot, with Thomas Kretschmann, that wasn’t picked up. Now the story makes it to TV with Demián Bichir as the father of the girl vampire (Madison Taylor Baez) who’s forever 12.” NYT
Peacock:

A Friend of the Family (limited series), “The harrowing true story of the Broberg family, whose young daughter Jan was kidnapped multiple times in the ’70s by a charismatic, obsessed family “friend.” Devoted to their faith, family and community, the Brobergs were unprepared for the sophisticated tactics their neighbor used to exploit their vulnerabilities, drive them apart and turn their daughter against them, permanently altering their lives.“

Prince Andrew: Banished (documentary film), Follow Prince Andrew, whose behavior brought scandal and disgrace to the royal family. Pushing him into the sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, and then into a sex trafficking scandal that threatens the House of Windsor. IMDb

Paramount+:

Significant Other (drama/sci-fi film) Follows a young couple who take a remote backpacking trip through the Pacific Northwest and face sinister events leading them to realize that everything about the place is not as it seems.

Apple TV+:

The Problem with Jon Stewart (Season 2)

Hello Jack! The Kindness Show (Season 2)

In Theaters:

Amsterdam (drama/comedy), “Set in the ’30s, it follows three friends who witness a murder, become suspects themselves, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history.“

Tár (drama/musical), “The life of renowned musician and composer Lydia Tár as she records the symphony that will take her formidable career to new heights.“

Triangle of Sadness (comedy/drama),” A cruise for the super-rich sinks, leaving survivors, including a fashion model celebrity couple, trapped on an island.”

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (live-action/animation hybrid family film) that brings the beloved character to life after being introduced in the 1960s in a two-dimensional children’s storybook.

Onoda: 10,000 Nights in the Jungle follows Hiroo Onoda, a 22-year-old Japanese intelligence soldier sent to a small island in the Philippines, where he would spend 30 years, not realizing the war had ended 10,000 nights earlier.

Three: What to wear

Quilted jacket–

From Town & Country, The Most Stylish Quilted Jackets to Wrap Yourself in This Fall. “But if there’s one cold-weather wardrobe staple that’s stood the test of time, it’s the quilted jacket. A quintessential transitional piece, the padded cotton topper with the diamond design are perfect for those in-between fall days when it’s a tad too chilly to step out without an extra layer but still too warm out to wear anything overly puffy.“

Women’s Oversized Woven Quilted Bomber Jacket – Wild Fable™ $42 at Target

The 15 Best Quilted Jackets For Men To Wear in 2022

Barbour Heritage Liddesdale Quilted Jacket $220

Shop at Huckberry: Men’s Quilted Jackets. “From diamond quilted tankers to quilted leather bombers, men’s quilted jackets use techniques that go back centuries and style that developed in England in the 1960s. Since then they’ve become a fall and winter essential, perfectly worn with a sweater, leather gloves, and a scarf on cold days, or over a tee when it’s unseasonably mild. No matter what, they still keep that gentlemanly air about them, which definitely comes in handy when you’re looking for an alternative to your ski jacket on a cold night out in the city.“

Four: What to Try

Eat your vitamin E:

6 Foods High in Vitamin E to Eat for Healthy Skin, Hair, Immunity, and More from Real Simple. “When it comes to wellness, nutrients like vitamin C and vitamin D often steal the show—and for good reason, too. Among other key health benefits, these vitamins are essential for immune function, a hot topic in the wellness world. But what about other important nutrients, like vitamin E? It may not get as much attention as other vitamins, but this antioxidant-rich vitamin is just as crucial for your health.”

Five: What to do

Check out fashion collaborations:

Madewell: This Madewell x Rentrayage Collab Is Entirely Upcycled From Fabric Scraps. From Refinery 29, “The Madewell x Rentrayage collection marks the first of many collabs that will live under the Madewell Forever umbrella, a destination for shoppers who want to shop more responsibly rather than buy new. Madewell Forever launched in 2021 with its denim trade-in program (through the program, Madewell has already diverted over 540 tons of waste from landfills), and it will now expand to become a more robust curated vintage marketplace that will include all forthcoming sustainable designer collabs.“

Madewell x Rentrayage Upcycled Denim Shirt – Price $245.00

LIVERPOOL X CAITLIN COVINGTON, “Covington teamed up with Liverpool Los Angeles to curate an exclusive collection of fall-ready styles. It includes crisp button-down shirts, versatile blazers, cozy sweaters, and of course, denim. All pieces from the collection are available in sizes XS to XL for tops and jackets and sizes 0 to 16 for bottoms. Best of all? Everything costs under $140. Plus, you can shop her stylish picks from the brand’s website and select styles at Nordstrom.” From People