Lifestyle of a Fashionista

10/6/23 Volume 2 Issue 41

Five on Friday

October 6, 2023

“You can wear black at any time. You can wear it at any age. You may wear it for almost any occasion; a ‘little black frock’ is essential to a woman’s wardrobe.” – Christian Dior

One: The Black Dress

Fashioned by Sargent opens at the MFA on October 8, 2023. My family has a membership, and we were able to visit this exhibition early. This is one of my favorite museum exhibits. I like Sargent’s paintings, and I love fashion; this exhibit is a perfect combination.

One of Sargent’s most famous (or infamous) paintings is on display, Madame X. From the MFA, “Sargent and Madame Gautreau worked together to create this portrait, and it’s clearly posed as if she were making an appearance in public. Both he and Madame Gautreu were extremely pleased with it. In fact, Madame Gautreau wrote to a friend that she thought it was a masterpiece. They both felt a little bit differently after the painting appeared in public at the Paris salon.” At the Salon of 1884, the portrait received more ridicule than praise. 

Read more about Madame X, the history of the black dress, and famous black dresses: https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2023/10/06/the-black-dress/

Two: What to Watch

Netflix:

Read: October new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.

Fair Play (2023 film, drama/erotic thriller), An unexpected promotion at a cutthroat hedge fund pushes a couple’s romance to the brink, threatening to unravel far more than their recent engagement.

Khufiya (2023 film/spy thriller), An operative of the Indian spy agency known as R&AW is assigned to track down a mole who is selling defense secrets while grappling with her dual identity as a spy and a lover.

Lupin: Part 3 (mystery/thriller series) A retelling of the classic French story about Arsène Lupin, the world-famous gentleman thief and master of disguise. As the media and police look to Claire and Raoul, an on-the-run Assane schemes to protect them from afar — but old foes are eager to thwart his plans.

Beckham (documentary series, 4 parts), The series takes you on that rollercoaster and builds a surprising, personal and definitive story of one of the most recognisable and scrutinised athletes of all time.

Race to the Summit (documentary film), Fearless alpine climbers Ueli Steck and Dani Arnold enter into a death-defying rivalry to set speed records on the Swiss Alps’ great north faces.

Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber (2022 drama series, season 1), The story of the ride-sharing company, Uber, from the perspective of the company’s CEO Travis Kalanick, who is ultimately ousted in a boardroom coup after tense internal and external battles that ripple with unpredictable consequences.

Casper
War of the Worlds

Max (HBO):

New on HBO and Max: October 2023 from Vulture.

Our Flag Means Death (season 2), Stede Bonnet, a pampered aristocrat, abandons his life of privilege to become a pirate in the early 18th century.

Final Destination
Final Destination 2
Final Destination 3
Final Destination 5
The Final Destination
Freddy vs. Jason
Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare
Friday the 13th (2009)
The Golden Child
The Haunting (1963)
Horror of Dracula
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III
The Lost Boys
The Mummy (1959)
Pet Sematary (1989)
Pet Sematary II
Poltergeist
Scream (1996)
Scream 2
Scream 3
Species
Species II
Species III
Stephen King’s Cat’s Eye
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
Warm Bodies

Showtime:

The Caine Mutiny Court Martial (2023 drama/war film), A naval officer stands trial for mutiny after taking command from a ship captain he feels is acting in an unstable way, putting in danger both the ship and its crew.

The Host*

The Prestige*

The Ring Two*

Vamps*

What Lies Beneath*

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein*

Summer of Sam*

Teeth*

Hulu:

New on Hulu: October 2023 from Vulture.

Undead Unluck (anime series), An unlucky girl meets an undead guy, and pure chaos ensues.

Ash vs. Evil Dead, complete series
Stephen King’s Rose Red, complete series
Exorcism Of Emily Rose
Exorcist: The Beginning
Interview With the Vampire
It (1990)
Leprechaun
Leprechaun II
Leprechaun III
Leprechaun 4: Lost In Space
Leprechaun V: In The Hood
Leprechaun VI: Back 2 Tha Hood
Leprechaun Origins
Leprechaun Returns
The Omen
Shaun Of The Dead
It Chapter Two
Doctor Sleep

Disney+:

New on Disney+: September 2023 from Vulture.

Haunted Mansion (2023 film)

Loki (season 2 premiere), Loki, the God of Mischief, steps out of his brother’s shadow to embark on an adventure that takes place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame.”

Amazon Prime:

New on Amazon Prime Video: October 2023 from Vulture.

One Shot: Overtime Elite (documentary series), Exploring the lives of OTE’s next generation of basketball stars from around the country, as they navigate through various challenges and grueling training.

The Boogeyman (2023 horror)

Anaconda
Are You In The House Alone?
Army of Darkness
Bewitched (2005)
Brides of Dracula
Calendar Girl Murders
Children Of Men
Child’s Play (2019)
Curse Of The Swamp Creature
Curse of the Undead
Dracula (1931)
Drag Me To Hell
Evil Dead (2013)
Play Misty For Me
Secret Window
Sinister
Son of Dracula
Stigmata
The Locusts
The Mummy (1932)
The Ring
V/H/S (2023 horror documentary)
When A Stranger Calls
2001: A Space Odyssey

Peacock:

New on Peacock: October 2023 from Vulture.

Fright Krewe (animated series), An ancient prophecy and a Voodoo Queen put misfit teens in charge of saving New Orleans from the biggest demonic threat it’s faced in almost two centuries.

Casper’s Haunted Christmas 
Cowboys & Aliens
Death Becomes Her 
E.T., The Extra Terrestrial
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Exorcist: The Beginning 
The Faculty 
I Know What You Did Last Summer
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer 
I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer 
Jurassic Park
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park III
Jurassic World
Krampus
The Mist
Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension
Scream 4
Shaun of the Dead 
Texas Chainsaw 3D
Vampire Academy
Winchester
Zombieland

Apple TV+:

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Paramount+:

Paramount Plus September 2023 Schedule: New TV & Movie Release Dates

Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023 horror film), In 1969, a young Jud Crandall dreams of leaving his hometown of Ludlow, Maine behind, but soon discovers sinister secrets buried within. Jud is forced to confront a dark family history that will forever keep him connected to Ludlow.

An American Haunting

Crawl

District 9

Firestarter (1984)

The Grudge

Vampire in Brooklyn

In Theaters:

The Exorcist: Believer (horror), When his daughter, Angela, and her friend Katherine, show signs of demonic possession, it unleashes a chain of events that forces single father Victor Fielding to confront the nadir of evil. Terrified and desperate, he seeks out Chris MacNeil, the only person alive who’s witnessed anything like it before.

When Evil Lurks (horror), The residents of a small rural town discover that a demon is about to be born among them. They desperately try to escape — but it may be too late.

She Came to Me (rom-com), Composer Steven Lauddem is creatively blocked and unable to finish the score for his big comeback opera. At the behest of his wife, Patricia, formerly his therapist, he sets out in search of inspiration and finds much more than he bargained for.

The Royal Hotel (mystery/thriller), Americans Hanna and Liv are backpacking in Australia and take a temporary live-in job in a remote Outback mining town. Soon, they find themselves trapped in an unnerving situation that grows rapidly out of their control.

Strange Way of Life (short film/western), After twenty-five years, Silva rides a horse across the desert to visit his friend Sheriff Jake. They celebrate the meeting, but the next morning Jake tells him that reason for his trip is not to go down the memory lane of their friendship.

Three: What to Wear

The Little Black Dress (for Halloween):

From PopSugar, 22 Ideas For Building a Halloween Costume Around Your Favorite Little Black Dress. Add cat ears, or a witch hat and you have a costume!

Put on mouse ears and a pink ribbon to create a Mean Girls costume.

Four: What to Read

A scary book:

From WBUR, ‘Starling House’ Gothic fantasy novel depicts a fictional coal town’s real-life horrors, dark past

Five: What to Do

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Monday is a holiday for schools, banks, and government agencies. Boston, as well as over 20 other cities and towns in Mass., recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day either instead of, or alongside, Columbus Day. 

Visit a pumpkin patch:

From Boston.com, A South Shore pumpkin patch was voted the best in Massachusetts

In Boston:

Visit the Museum of Fine Arts new exhibit: https://www.mfa.org/

The exhibit shows his paintings, some clothing featured in the paintings, and provides an insight into Sargent’s work.

Get ready for Halloween:

From Elle, 50 Cute Costume Ideas to Wear for Halloween This Year

From PureWow, The Best 2023 Halloween Decorating Trends—Plus 2 That Are So Last Year

From Refinery 29, Hi, Barbie! Here’s Your Ultimate Guide To Barbie Halloween Costumes

From My Domaine, 20 Chic Halloween Party Ideas Sure to Impress Your Guests

Shop

Prime Day: October 10th and 11th. From Refinery 29, When Is Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2023? Everything You Need To Know

Target’s Circle Week Sale. From Real Simple, I’m a Shopping Writer, and These Are the 12 Fashion Deals I’m Eyeing at Target’s Circle Week