Lifestyle of a Fashionista

10/13/23 Volume 2 Issue 42

Five on Friday

October 13, 2023

“It’s me / Hi / I’m the problem, it’s me” – Taylor Swift (song: Anti-Hero, Album: Midnights)

One: Taylor Swift

On this Friday the 13th, the day her Eras tour movie is released, I’m going to focus on Taylor, did you know 13 is her favorite number? “I was born on the 13th, I turned 13 on Friday the 13th, my first album went gold in 13 weeks. Also, my first song that ever went number 1, it had a 13 second intro, I didn’t even do that on purpose! And every time I’ve ever won an award at an award show, I’ve either been seated in the 13th row, or row M, which is the 13th letter. And when I won the Horizon Award at the CMA awards, the producer came up to me when I was sound-checking and he said “Alright, we’re gonna go in 13 seconds!” There are so many numbers!” From the Tennessean, No triskaidekaphobia for Taylor Swift: What’s the pop star’s connection to 13

Taylor Swift is not the problem. To explain why she’s been trending so much, I will look at what has happened with her this past year and beyond. The two reasons you’ve seen a lot about Taylor this past year are stories about her love life and her Eras Tour.

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Two: What to Watch

Netflix:

Read: October new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.

The Fall of the House of Usher (series), To secure their fortune — and future — two ruthless siblings build a family dynasty that begins to crumble when their heirs mysteriously die, one by one.

Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul (documentary series, 4 parts), Juul was the fastest-growing company in history. Now, they’re a cautionary tale. Based on the book Big Vape: The Incendiary Rise of Juul by TIME Health Correspondent Jamie Ducharme, and directed by R.J. Cutler (Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry; Belushi), this four-part docuseries unpacks twenty years of Silicon Valley innovation, influence, and insanity to explain the spectacular flameout of the vaping device that almost changed everything.

Max (HBO):

New on HBO and Max: October 2023 from Vulture.

No Accident (documentary film), A documentary chronicles the lawsuit filed against the leaders of the violent 2017 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va.

Doom Patrol (season 4), Doom Patrol is a team of traumatized and downtrodden superheroes, each of whom has suffered a horrible accident that gave them superhuman abilities but also left them scarred and disfigured. 

Hulu:

New on Hulu: October 2023 from Vulture.

The Mill (2023 film, thriller/horror), A businessman mysteriously wakes up in an open-air prison cell with only an old grist mill. Forced to work as a beast of burden, he must find a way to escape before the birth of his child.

Monster Inside: America’s Most Extreme Haunted House (documentary movie), examines McKamey Manor, an extreme attraction designed to psychologically and physically torture participants with their consent. McKamey is “a Navy Veteran who lures horror enthusiasts into his web. They find themselves pulled into the no-holds-barred world of McKamey Manor—a haunt that doesn’t end until Russ says so.”

Goosebumps (series premiere), A group of five high schoolers embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle, while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents’ past.

Disney+:

New on Disney+: September 2023 from Vulture.

Goosebumps (series premiere, episodes 1-5), A group of five high schoolers embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle, while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents’ past. This is a new series, the original is available on Netflix.

Amazon Prime:

New on Prime Video from Decider.

The Burial (2023 film), Willie E. Gary, an unconventional lawyer, helps Jeremiah Joseph O’Keefe, a funeral home owner with financial troubles, save his family business from a corporate behemoth.

Everybody Loves Diamonds (Italian series), Italian petty criminals led by Leonardo Notarbartolo manage to fool top security officials with a plan to steal millions of dollars worth of gems from Antwerp’s diamond centre. Inspired by the real-world Antwerp Diamond Heist.

Peacock:

New on Peacock: October 2023 from Vulture.

The Black Phone (2021 film)

John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams (docudrama, horror series), Horror maestro John Carpenter takes a stab at television and unearths the evil that lurks in the suburbs. This true horror series features detailed encounters with actual slashers, psychos, demons and ghosts that terrorize the nation’s neighborhoods, as told by the everyday people who survived them.

Apple TV+:

Lessons in Chemistry (series), based on the book by Bonnie Garmus (one of my favorite 2023 reads). Set in the ’50s, “Lessons in Chemistry” follows Elizabeth Zott, played by Brie Larson, as her dreams of becoming a scientist are cut short when she’s fired from her lab. In a turn of events, Zott gets her own TV cooking show and showcases much more than recipesto her viewers.

Paramount+:

New on Paramount+ from Decider

Frasier (2023 series reboot), Original sitcom that follows Dr. Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) in a whole new phase of his life with its own unique and entertaining set of challenges. Frasier has moved back to Boston, but the once-familiar city and reality of daily life there hold their own fresh challenges and opportunities in work, relationships, and unfulfilled dreams.

In Theaters:

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (concert film), The cultural phenomenon continues as pop icon Taylor Swift performs hit songs in a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience.

From Vulture, A Swiftie’s Guide to Seeing the Eras Tour Movie

From Huffington Post, Taylor Swift’s Eras Film Reviews Confirm What Swifties Have Known All Along. “The 2-hour 48-minute epic is an amalgamation of footage from Swift’s sold-out three-night tour at SoFi Stadium in California in August. Fans who missed out on the live performance can enjoy 44 of the songs she performed including fan-favourites Shake It Off and the 10-minute version of All Too Well.“

Warning: There will be singing and dancing during the movie, don’t plan on staying in your seat.

Anatomy of a Fall (drama/crime), A woman is suspected of her husband’s murder, and their blind son faces a moral dilemma as the sole witness.

Three: What to Wear

A cardigan: (Album: Folklore. Song: Cardigan)

You can buy an “original” from some sellers online, or a replica if you want to match Taylor.

It is cardigan season and there are lots of great options from a variety of retailers. I love an oversized cardigan. This time of year, you can throw on a cardigan as a jacket.

From Esquire, Long Live Chris Pine Autumn. “It’s a lot to process, so let’s dissect this outfit. From (scruffy) head to (pink-clad) toe, it’s giving Recently Divorced, Big Little Lies-esque Wine Aunt Goes to the Farmer’s Market, Forgets Purse. But not in a bad way!” If you love Chris’ sweater, his Elder Statesman cardigan costs $1975, but there is a cheaper version available.

From InStyle, I’m a Shopping Editor, and I’ve Got My Eye on These 7 Fall Cardigans Starting at $22

Four: What to Read

Taylor Swift inspired book lists:

From Penguin Random House, What To Read Based on Your Favorite Taylor Swift Era

Album: Evermore. Song: No body, No crime

From Good Reads, Every book Taylor Swift has read.

Five: What to Do

Boston:

At City Tap- TAYLOR SWIFT THE ERAS TOUR – CITY TAPS VERSION. Kick off Friday Night 8pm- Close, Brunch Saturday 11-3 pm! Join us for an epic in-person event at City Tap House Boston, located in the Seaport. Get ready to groove to the sensational tunes of Taylor Swift as she takes you on a journey through her incredible eras. 

Boston Book Festival at Copley Square: The 15th annual Boston Book Festival kicks off in Copley Square on Saturday, bringing together a star-studded lineup of authors, speakers, and local vendors to celebrate the power of reading. Bonus: It’s all free. Schedule

Shop Newbury Street: Sunday is the last time the street will be closed to traffic until next summer.