Lifestyle of a Fashionista

7/28/23 Volume 2 Issue 31

Five on Friday

July 28, 2023

“Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.” Lemony Snicket, Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can’t Avoid

One: For Book Lovers

Do you love to read and visit new bookstores? I have an Instagram handle for you to follow. This account is about books, writers, book clubs, and book events. Follow my book account on Instagram: @smarchesebooks

I will continue to post about fashion and lifestyle on my other Instagram account: @lsoffashionista

Read more: https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2023/07/28/calling-all-book-lovers/

Two: What to Watch

Netflix:

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

Movies:

Happiness For Beginners (rom-com), Helen has always lived her life as far from the edge as possible. Newly divorced, she joins a quirky group of strangers on a survival course for the “Adventure of a Lifetime” with the hope of learning how to live — and love — again.

Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie (animated family movie), An ordinary teen moves to Paris, becomes a powerful superhero and must join forces with her polar opposite to save the city from a scheming villain.

Series:

The Witcher (season 3 volume 2), Destiny brought them together. Dangerous forces are trying to tear them apart. Geralt and Yennefer fight to keep Ciri safe as war brews on the Continent. 

Captain Fall (adult animation), A wet-behind-the-ears, yet good-hearted sea captain unwittingly finds himself at the helm of a smuggling ship for a terrible international cartel who’s using him as a fall guy in case the authorities ever catch up to them.

The Great British Baking Show: The Professionals (season 7), New presenter Stacey Solomon joins Liam Charles as 12 pairs of accomplished pastry chefs from around the UK whip up sweet creations for expert judges.

Documentaries:

Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine, 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.

Missing: The Lucie Blackman Case, July 1, 2000. British 21-year-old Lucie Blackman goes missing in Tokyo, sparking an international investigation — and a years-long quest for justice.

The Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders, Between 1998 and 2005, nearly 50 elderly women were killed in Mexico City, triggering the hunt for — and capture — of a most unlikely suspect.

How to Become a Cult Leader, Disguised as a guidebook for capturing a devoted cult following, this docuseries takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the rise of six famed flock leaders.

Max (HBO):

New on HBO and Max: July 2023 from Vulture.

After the Bite (documentary film), Residents and thousands of vacationers grapple with rising numbers of great white sharks off the coast of Cape Cod, Mass. Scientists investigate what has caused the surge, and what it can reveal about ocean health.

Shark Week, Television’s longest running must-see summer TV event is filled with all things sharks!

How To with John Wilson (documentary series, season 3), Documentary filmmaker John Wilson embarks on an odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation by covertly filming the lives of fellow New Yorkers while trying to share advice.

Harley Quinn (animated series, season 4), The newly single Harley Quinn sets off to make it on her own as the criminal queenpin in Gotham City.

Looney Tunes Cartoons (season 6)

Naked and Afraid: Castaways (season 1 premieres July 30th)

Hulu:

New on Hulu: July 2023 from Vulture.

This Fool (complete season 2), Julio Lopez has a heart of gold and goes out of his way to help everyone but himself. Julio attempts to better his community, overcome his codependency issues with his family, and navigate working-class life in South Central.

Futurama (season 11 premiere) 

The Hardy Boys (complete third and final season), The Hardy boys and their friends dig up even more secrets, conspiracies and threats as they piece together their great-grandfather’s long-lost map and race against time to uncover a powerful ancient relic before it falls into the wrong hands. 

The Croods: Family Tree (complete season 7), Two very different families join forces to create a new community: a cave person co-op on the most amazing farm in the history of prehistory. 

Mother Undercover (complete docuseries), Four courageous mothers go on a mission to save or get justice for their children.

Disney+:

New on Disney+: July 2023 from Vulture.

Raven’s Home (season 6, 5 episodes), Follow the hilarious adventures driven by somewhat psychic Raven Baxter and her son Booker, who has inherited his mom’s gift to catch glimpses of the future.

The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse: Steamboat Silly

Amazon Prime:

New on Amazon Prime Video: July 2023 from Vulture.

Knock at the Cabin (2023 film)

Good Omens (season 2)

Peacock:

New on Peacock: July 2023 from Vulture.

Ambulance (2022 film)

Twisted Metal (season 1, episodes 1-10), Follows a motor-mouthed outsider offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Apple TV+:

The Beanie Bubble (comedy film), The unbelievable tale of one of America’s most fascinating phenomena — Beanie Babies. Flashing back to the ’90s and early 2000s, an in-depth look at how the era-defining zeitgeist came to be.

Paramount+:

Zoey 102 (film premiere), Zoey Brooks is still trying to figure out life and love, this time in her 20s. Zoey and Chase did not end up in Hawaii that summer and haven’t heard from each other since. When close friends Quinn and Logan announce they’re getting married, Zoey and Chase find themselves in the wedding party.

In Theaters:

Haunted Mansion (fantasy/comedy), A woman and her son enlist a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid their home of supernatural squatters. A Disney remake.

Talk to Me (horror), When a group of friends discovers how to conjure spirits by using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill — until one of them unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.

The First Slam Dunk (Animated, Japanese Adventure/Comedy), The Shohoku High School basketball club faces a match against Sannoh High School at the inter-High. The achievements that each member has earned, the past that they carry and various thoughts collide violently on the court.

Three: What to Wear

A Tote Bag:

From Book Riot, 10 NEW BOOKISH TOTE BAGS FOR YOUR LATEST LIBRARY OR BOOKSTORE HAUL. “Let it be known that book lovers not only love to collect new reads, but they also have in their possession several bookmarks and book totes at any time.“

Four: What to Try

Track your book reading and set a reading goal:

BiblioLifestyle wrote about the 5 Best Book Tracking Apps for Readers. Victoria does a great job of detailing the types of book tracking apps available.

I use Goodreads to keep track of the books I’ve read, see books my friends are reading, and track the books I want to read. I have created shelves to organize the books in my to-be-read pile. These shelves help me when shopping for books, so I don’t buy a book I have at home or on my Kindle. I enjoy looking at what my friends are reading.

I started using Goodreads in 2018, and I started using the reading challenges in 2021. Having a reading goal helps motivate me when I’ve taken a break from reading.

If you’d rather not use the Goodreads read, The Best Book Tracking Apps in 2023 (the year we all ditch Goodreads)

Etsy has some digital documents:

Or try a notebook:

Five: What to Do

Outdoor Fitness in Boston:

On the Esplanade, River Fit Summer Fitness Series 2023

Seaport, Seaport Sweat.

City of Boston, Park Series

Traveling to and from Logan Airport:

From the Boston Globe, What’s it like getting to and from Logan Airport at rush hour during the great Sumner Tunnel closure of 2023?

Shop at the Seaport:

Black Owned Bos. Market: Sunday, August 20 on Seaport Common from 12:00pm-6:00pm.