Lifestyle of a Fashionista

7/21/23 Volume 2 Issue 30

Five on Friday

July 21, 2023

“Barbie has a great day every day, but Ken only has a great day if Barbie looks at him.” – Narrator in the Barbie movie

One: It’s a Barbie World

It’s finally here! The Barbie movie hits theaters this weekend. The press surrounding this movie started last year. You might be tired of reading about the film, but I wanted to write a post about Barbies and the Barbie movie.

Am I looking forward to seeing this movie? Yes. Why? All the stars in the movie, the director, and the Barbie content.

Read more: https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2023/07/21/its-a-barbie-world/

Two: What to Watch

Netflix:

Read: New on Netflix in July from Tulum and New on Netflix: July 2023 from Vulture.

Film:

They Cloned Tyrone (mystery/fantasy), An eerie series of events leads an unlikely trio (John Boyega, Teyonah Parris and Jamie Foxx) down a rabbit hole into a sinister neighborhood conspiracy.

Series:

Sweet Magnolias (season 3), Lifelong friends lift each other up as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the small Southern town of Serenity.

Documentary:

Unknown: Cave of Bones (4 part series), Unknown is a four-part docuseries event that tells breathtaking stories of adventure and exploration in awe-inspiring uncharted territories. Premiering weekly, each film pushes the boundaries of knowledge, ventures into unexplored regions, and unlocks the secrets of our world through the stories of remarkable people and places never before captured on camera. From unearthing the world’s oldest graveyard to a heart-pounding look at the use of artificial intelligence in warfare, get ready to embark on a thrilling expedition that will broaden your horizons and awaken the adventurer within.

Max (HBO):

New on HBO and Max: July 2023 from Vulture.

Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge, Eight teams of HGTV superstars and one celebrated Food Network chef transform a Southern California home into a real-life Barbie dream house. At the end, one passionate Barbie fan wins a once-in-a-lifetime sleepover staycation in the completed home.

Glitch: The Rise and Fall of HQ Trivia (documentary film), Chronicling the tech-fueled rise and Fyre-style fall of HQ Trivia, the revolutionary app that went viral, swept the nation, then crashed and burned.

Hulu:

New on Hulu: July 2023 from Vulture.

Justified: City Primeval (drama, two-episode limited series premiere), Raylan Givens left the hollers of Kentucky and is balancing life as a U.S. Marshal with being a part-time father. A chance encounter sends him to Detroit and on a collision course with a violent sociopath and a formidable defense attorney.

Disney+:

New on Disney+: July 2023 from Vulture.

Grown-ish (season 5, 18 episodes)

Amazon Prime:

New on Amazon Prime Video: July 2023 from Vulture.

Till

Peacock:

New on Peacock: July 2023 from Vulture.

Love Island USA (season 5, episode 1)

Twilight
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2

Apple TV+:

The Afterparty (season 2, episodes released weekly), After a murder is discovered at a high school reunion, the attendees try to remember what happened, despite all of them remembering the fateful night differently and the murderer remaining at large.

Stephen Curry: Underrated (documentary), The remarkable coming-of-age story of Stephen Curry, one of the most influential, dynamic, and unexpected players in basketball history and his rise from an undersized college player to a four-time NBA champion.

Paramount+:

On July 23rd: Special Ops: Lioness (thriller series), Joe attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA’s spear in the war on terror; the Lioness Program enlists Cruz to operate undercover alongside Joe among the power brokers of State terrorism.

In Theaters:

Two movie releases are making headlines this week. Barbie and Oppenheimer. Both movies have famous actors in the cast, one is about Barbie, and one is about a bomb.

From the New York Times, In ‘Barbie’ vs. ‘Oppenheimer,’ the Real Winner May Be the Box Office

Watch a double feature. From Time, Why ‘Barbenheimer’ Mania Is Unstoppable

From The Hollywood Reporter, ‘Barbie’ vs ‘Oppenheimer’: Which Movie Got Better Reviews

Barbie (comedy/drama), Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

Oppenheimer (war/drama), The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.

Cobweb (horror/thriller), Young Peter is plagued by a mysterious, constant noise from inside his bedroom wall — a tapping that his parents insist is in his imagination. As his fear intensifies, he starts to believe that his parents are hiding a terrible and dangerous secret.

Terrifier (horror), A maniacal clown named Art terrorizes three young women on Halloween night and everyone else who stands in his way. Witness the first installment in the ultra-gory TERRIFIER franchise for the first time in theatres. Fandango

Three: What to Wear

The skort:

The skort is trending right now. I’m not sure how I feel about the denim version, but I love an athletic skort! The athletic skort is a skirt with shorts attached. Great for activity or running errands.

From People, Hilary Duff and Taylor Swift Are Trading Denim Shorts for Skorts This Summer

Four: What to Try

Girl Dinner:

I have been reading a lot about this popular trend on TikTok. I created these types of meals long before TikTok was around.

From CNN, How to get in on ‘girl dinner,’ the new trend that’s been around all along. “The basic gist of my “snack dinner” is that it’s a meal for one person that requires no cooking, no advance planning and barely any prep time. It’s essentially a personal snack plate, like a low-key cheese or charcuterie board, and it’s usually made from existing leftover ingredients in the fridge and pantry.”

From the New York Times, Is It a Meal? A Snack? No, It’s ‘Girl Dinner.’ “The trend started when Olivia Maher, a showrunner’s assistant currently out of work because of the writers’ strike, posted a video on TikTok this spring extolling the virtues of a humble, medieval-peasant-inspired assemblage that she called ‘girl dinner.’” “You may be wondering what, by contrast, “boy dinner” may look like. “Go to your local supermarket at 6:30 p.m. and stand behind a single man and see what’s inside of his basket,” the comedian Brian Lee observed on TikTok. “Frozen pizza, deli meats, potato chips, no vegetables.”

From Everygirl, What Is Girl Dinner? Introducing the No-Cook Meal We All Need in Our Lives

From PopSugar, Why Is the Internet So Obsessed With “Girl Dinner”?

I made my own “girl dinner” last night. Why? I didn’t feel like putting effort into a meal. I went to my fridge and cabinets, and put together a plate of food.

The verdict: I enjoyed it. I wasn’t hungry; this plateful of cheese, hummus, veggies, and crackers satisfied my appetite.

This trend is not meant to be eaten every night. I think it’s a good idea if you need a quick “meal” and don’t feel like cooking.

Five: What to Do

Watch soccer (football):

FIFA Women’s World Cup starts July 20th. The final is set to be played on Aug. 20 at 6 a.m. Eastern time at Stadium Australia in Sydney. From The Skimm, “This will be the first World Cup where the US women’s national team will receive the same pay rate as the men’s team, thanks to last year’s landmark settlement, which evened the pay-ing field. Seems fair since the USWNT is the two-time defending world champ — and the only women’s soccer team to score four World Cup titles. If the US squad wins this time around, it’ll be the first team — male or female — to three-peat at a World Cup.”

From Time, Your Guide to the 2023 Women’s World Cup

In Boston:

The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s annual Shakespeare on the Common 

Macbeth – July 19 – August 6, 2023 – Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common

• Performances are FREE of charge. Advanced registration is not required for this summer’s production.
• Audience members are permitted to bring modest food items to consume at the show. Alcohol is not permitted on the Boston Common.
• Audience members can bring their own blankets or chairs, or can rent chairs online in advance or on-site for $10 Cash and $12 Credit.

Try Umbria. A new steakhouse on Hanover. From Boston.com, Umbria, an Italian steakhouse, is opening this week in the North End

Barbie fun in Boston:

Sip on the city’s pink and glitter-dusted drink scene. The Showplace SuperLuxe movie theater in Chestnut Hill is serving three Barbie-themed cocktails like the “Beachy Keen” made with vodka, lychee, St-Germain, fresh lemon, and edible glitter. Night Shift Brewing’s Everett taproom has “The Malibu Owl” slushie, a rum-based, pink piña colada, made with coconut milk, pineapple, and a touch of glitter. The Nautilus in the Seaport has a “Blackout Barbie” craft cocktail made with thyme-infused strawberry juice, tequila blanco, and sparkling wine.

Sunday July 23rd at 3 PM, Shy Bird in Southie is hosting a Barbie Blowout Party equipped with dreamhouse decor, food, and pink drinks.