Lifestyle of a Fashionista

Five on Friday

October 28, 2022

“Gozer the Gozerian, good evening. As a duly designated representative of the city, county and state of New York, I order you to cease any and all supernatural activity and return forthwith to your place of origin or to the nearest convenient parallel dimension.” — Dr. Raymond Stanz (Dan Aykroyd)

One: Halloween Movies

It is Halloween weekend! I wrote about Halloween prep on October 13th, https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2022/10/13/halloween-prep/

I hope you finished your prep and your costume and home are ready for the weekend. This weekend is a great time to watch some Halloween movies.

Read about it: https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2022/10/28/halloween-movies/

Two: What to watch

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

Netflix:

Films:

The Good Nurse (drama), “Amy, a compassionate nurse and single mother struggling with a life-threatening heart condition, is stretched to her physical and emotional limits by the demanding night shifts at the ICU. But help arrives when Charlie, a thoughtful and empathetic fellow nurse, starts at her unit. While sharing long nights at the hospital, the two develop a strong and devoted friendship, and for the first time in years, Amy truly has faith in her and her young daughters’ future. But after a series of mysterious patient deaths sets off an investigation that points to Charlie as the prime suspect, Amy is forced to risk her life and the safety of her children to uncover the truth.” Tulum *streams on Netflix on 10/26

All Quiet on the Western Front (action, drama, war) When 17-year-old Paul joins the Western Front in World War I, his initial excitement is soon shattered by the grim reality of life in the trenches.

Wendell & Wild (animation) Two scheming demons strike a deal with a punk rock-loving teen so they can leave the Underworld and live out their dreams in the Land of the Living.

Wild Is the Wind When two corrupt police officers investigate the brutal murder of a young girl, tensions come to a head in their small, racially-segregated town.

Series:

Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities (horror/thriller) An anthology of sinister stories told by revered horror creators.

The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself (action, adventure, drama) Caught between two warring clans, the son of a notorious witch responsible for a deadly massacre tries to find his place in the world, and his powers.

Drink Masters (Season 1) World-class mixologists showcase their dazzling cocktail-crafting skills as they compete for a $100K prize — and the title of Ultimate Drink Master.

Big Mouth: Season 6 

Documentaries:

What a Party! Stories About Gabriel García Márquez (Spanish film) – Videographer Eszter Vörös visits Colombia’s Caribbean region to experience the people, places and music that inspired the Nobel Prize-winning novelist.

I AM A STALKER (Season 1) Convicted stalkers and survivors share harrowing accounts of harassment, abuse and other crimes in this documentary series.

Disney+:

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Marvel’s Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell

Prime Video:

Downton Abbey: A New Era

HBOmax:

The White Lotus (season 2 starts this week, and episodes released weekly), season two will “follow a different group of vacationers as they jet to another White Lotus property and settle in temporarily amongst its inhabitants.” The second season takes place at the San Domenico Palace Taormina in Sicily.

Peacock:

Peacock has a huge collection of Halloween movies.

Paramount+:

Star Trek: Prodigy returns with new episodes

Apple TV+:

Acapulco (Season 2, episodes released weekly), In 1984, Máximo Gallardo’s dream comes true when he gets the job of a lifetime at Acapulco’s hottest resort, Las Colinas; however, he soon realizes that working there will be far more complicated than he ever imagined.

In Theaters:

Armageddon Time (historical drams), A coming-of-age story about the strength of family and the generational pursuit of the American dream.

Three: What to wear

The puffer vest –

For women:

From Huffington Post, This Elegant Puffer Vest Is Worth Every Penny

From InStyle, This Best-Selling Amazon Puffer Vest Is So Well Made That “People Assume It’s an Expensive Brand”

Men:

Four: What to Try

The 4-7-8 Breath (also known as the Relaxing Breath)

If you are tossing and turning and having trouble calming the mind at bedtime, this breathing method can help relax your body. From Real Simple, The 4-7-8 Breathing Method Can Help You (Finally) Fall Asleep—Here’s How to Do It. After recommending some scary movies, I thought this would be a helpful article to share.

“Whenever you’re having trouble falling asleep, there’s a simple breathing technique you can use to help calm a racing mind and restless body in just a few minutes.” 

“You can do the 4-7-8 breathing method anywhere, at any time—while you’re lying in bed trying to fall asleep, before a nerve-wracking meeting, or after a tense conversation at the dinner table. Here’s how to start.

1. Inhale through your nose for a count of four.
2. Hold your breath at the top of the inhale for a count of seven.
3. Exhale through pursed lips for a count of eight.”

Five: What to do

Hand out non-candy treats. If you haven’t purchased your treats to hand out, consider handing out non-candy items. I’ve switched from candy to snacks and prizes. My local Stop & Shop has a great selection: