6/23/23 Volume 2 Issue 26
Five on Friday
June 23, 2023
“Maybe the best any of us can do is not to quit, play the hand we’ve been given, and accessorize the outfit we got.” – Carrie Bradshaw
One: 25 Years of Carrie Bradshaw
Carrie Bradshaw came into our lives and onto our screens twenty-five years ago. The first episode of Sex and the City aired on June 6, 1998. Sex and the City gave us twenty-five years of Carrie with her stylish outfits, designer shoe collection, man troubles, and social events with friends. There are six seasons of Sex and the City, two movies, and a new spin-off series called And Just Like That.
Read: https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2023/06/24/25-years-of-carrie-bradshaw/
Two: What to watch
Netflix: New on Netflix in June 2023 and Full List from Vulture
Films:
The Perfect Find (rom-com), After a high-profile firing, Jenna’s (Gabrielle Union) fashion career comeback hits a snag when she falls for a charming, much younger co-worker (Keith Powers) — who happens to be her boss’ son. As sparks fly, Jenna must decide if she’ll risk it all on a secret romance.
Series:
Glamorous (comedy/drama), Marco Mejia, a young gender-nonconforming twentysomething, seems to be stuck in place until landing a job working for a former supermodel turned cosmetics mogul. Can Marco navigate a cutthroat new workplace and messy dating scene?
Documentaries:
Catching Killers (season 3), Real-life investigators recount stories of cold-blooded killers, the desperate efforts to stop them and the brave people who brought them to justice.
King of Clones (film), From groundbreaking human cloning research to a scandalous downfall, this documentary tells the captivating story of Korea’s most notorious scientist.
Hulu: New on Hulu: June 2023
The Bear (complete season 2)
On June 24th: 2023 Pride Houston Parade: Livestream
The Bachelorette (June 26 on ABC, June 27th on Hulu), After finishing in fourth place on the 27th season of The Bachelor, which featured Zach Shallcross, Georgia native Charity Lawson is now getting her time in the spotlight. The 27-year-old therapist is preparing to date a group of 29 suitors, ranging from WWE wrestler Caleb Balgaard to Guinness World Record holder Chris Spell.
Disney+: New on Disney+: June 2023
World’s Best (Comedy, Family, Music, Musical), Follows Raj Patel, who is an expert at math but is also secretly obsessed with his late father’s dream of becoming a rap musician, and he almost loses everything in his attempt to achieve multiple goals in life.
Secret Invasion (series), Nick Fury learns of a secret invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls; Fury joins his allies, and together they race against time to thwart an imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity.
Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper (reality, season 1), Life-long birder Christian Cooper takes us on a journey to dive into and discover the wild, wonderful and unpredictable world of birds.
Prime Video: New on Amazon Prime Video: June 2023
I’m a Virgo (comedy series), A coming-of-age joyride about Cootie, a 13-foot-tall man, who escapes to experience the beauty and contradictions of the real world; he forms friendships, finds love, navigates awkward situations, and encounters his idol named The Hero.
Max (HBOmax): New on HBO and Max: June 2023
And Just Like That (season 2, 2-episode premiere), The women of “Sex and the City” transition from the friendship they had in their 30s to a more complicated reality of life and friendship in their 50s. From Huffington Post, The New Season Of And Just Like That Has Been Just As Divisive With Critics As The First
The Stroll (documentary film), NYT critic’s pick. The history of New York’s Meatpacking District told from the perspective of transgender sex workers who lived and worked there. they recount the violence, policing, and gentrification that led to a movement for transgender rights.
Downey’s Dream Cars, Robert Downey Jr. and a team of experts restore six classic cars from Robert’s own collection to make them more eco-friendly.
Peacock: New on Peacock: June 2023
Paramount+: New on Paramount+ in June
Apple TV+: What’s new on Apple TV+ this month (June 2023)
Swagger (season 2), Basketball players, their families and their coaches get swept up into the youth-sports economy. They all must walk a fine line between dreams and ambition, and opportunism and corruption.
In Theaters:
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No Hard Feelings (comedy), On the brink of losing her childhood home, a desperate woman agrees to date a wealthy couple’s introverted and awkward 19-year-old son. However, he proves to be more of a challenge than she expected, and time is running out before she loses it all.
God Is a Bullet (action/crime/horror), Taking matters into his own hands, Detective Bob Hightower tries to infiltrate an evil cult to save his kidnapped daughter and avenge the murder of his wife.
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The Last Rider (documentary), American cyclist Greg LeMond wins the 1989 Tour de France to complete one of the greatest comebacks in sports history.
Three: What to Wear
Pearls:
From Bustle, 5 Signature Accessories Carrie Bradshaw Wore Over & Over Again In SATC. This long string of pearls — often doubled up around her neck — started making regular appearances by season 4, giving a 1920s, flapper vibe to each look.
From Real Simple, Pearls Are Making a Comeback—Here’s How to Wear Them. It’s official: with #pearljewelry collecting more than 373.9 million views on TikTok, what’s old is new again and pearls are making a comeback.
From Marie Claire, The Pearl Trend Is Back for 2023—Here’s How to Wear Yours.
From High Snobiety, PEARLS FOR MEN AREN’T GOING ANYWHERE
Four: What to Try
Cosmopolitan:
From Mashed, Carrie Bradshaw Made This Cocktail Famous. While the original cosmopolitan consisted of rail vodka, Rose’s lime juice, and Rose’s grenadine, Cecchinis’ cosmopolitan, the one that Carrie Bradshaw popularized through “Sex and the City,” was made with Cointreau, fresh lime juice, Citron, and Cape Codders cranberry juice.
Recipe from Allrecipes, Cosmopolitan Cocktail
Sarah Jessica Parker created her own version:
Five: What to do
In Boston:
Load up on your favorite local pies at the Boston Pizza Festival. The two-day event is making its grand return to City Hall Plaza for the first time since 2019 this weekend. There will be over 30 pizzerias from Boston to Italy. Plus, admission is free. If you want to try a slice, you can buy a pack of “pizza tokens,” which start at $11. But def buy them online to skip the line.
Watch (or join) cyclists for a naked night bike ride. This event is Boston’s version of the World Naked Bike Ride, and it’s all about supporting cycling, safer streets, less fossil fuel consumption, and body autonomy. Body paint, glitter, pasties, tighty whities, and full nudity are welcome. Here’s what organizers recommend bringing (that isn’t clothing).
Peruse the Black Owned Bos. Market in the Seaport. The award-winning market is back on the Seaport Common this month showcasing over 30 vendors with food, haircare, clothing, art, and more. This month’s theme is music, so there will be a slew of performances from local musicians, plus food and wine from ZaZ restaurant and Progressive Wine Co.
Enjoy a car-free day during Open Streets Jamaica Plain. On Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, it’s only bikes, blades, pets, and pedestrians on Centre Street between Lamartine Street to South Street. The vibes from the Open Streets program are always 10/10, which you can see for yourself here.
Celebrate Pride Month:
In Boston:
Celebrate Pride month on Spectacle Island: A $38 ticket for their Summer Nights series includes a ton: round-trip ferry ride, access to Night Shift’s beer garden, Drag performances hosted by Mizery McRae, lawn games, after-hours access on the island, s’mores on the beach with L.L. Bean, and more. Plus, you can grab food at the ZaZ pop-up for din din.
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