Lifestyle of a Fashionista

3/29/24 Volume 3 Issue 13

Five on Friday

March 29, 2024

“When all else fails, take a vacation.” Betty Williams

One: Plan Your Summer Vacation

Spring is a good time of year to plan your summer travel. Start thinking about places you’d like to visit and look for deals. Pull out your 2024 travel wish list and plan a trip.

I’m enjoying my spring vacation, so I will keep the topic short this week. Here are a few links to help you plan your summer travel.

From Travel & Leisure, 15 Best Places to Travel in June 2024

From US News, Best Summer Vacations in the USA for 2024

From The Everygirl, 8 Underrated Europe Destinations Beyond Paris and London

From Condo Nest Traveller, The best beach houses in Europe to rent this summer

From The Points Guy (2023 article), 12 tips for choosing the perfect beach house rental

From Afar, The Ultimate Beach Packing List for a Weeklong Vacation

Two: What to Watch

Netflix:

Read: March new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.

SHIRLEY (2024 Netflix film), SHIRLEY tells the story of the first Black congresswoman and political icon, Shirley Chisholm, and her 1972 trailblazing run for president of the United States. Academy Award winner Regina King stars as the political icon in this rousing drama.

The Casagrandes Movie – Netflix Family 

Gabby’s Dollhouse, season 9 – Netflix Family 

Buying Beverly Hills, season 2

Dave Attell: Hot Cross Buns – Netflix Comedy

Is It Cake?, season 3 

Max (HBO):

March 2024 from Vulture

The Truth vs. Alex Jones (documentary film), Focuses on the aftermath of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings and the defamation lawsuit against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, Follows Jerrod Carmichael as he navigates friends, family and strangers on his quest for love, sex and connection.

Hulu:

New on Hulu: March 2024 from Vulture.

We Were the Lucky Ones, Hulu Original limited series adaptation of Georgia Hunter’s book, Joey King and Logan Lerman recount one of the darkest moments in human history to highlight the power of love, hope, and the human spirit.

IMPACT x Nightline: How I Got Played (season 2, episode 23, documentary/news series), From financial fraud to lying lovers in the age of social media, it’s never been easier to get caught up in a scheme. We speak to the woman behind viral series “Who TF Did I Marry?” & two others with harrowing stories of how they said they got played. Includes: Reesa Teesa, the creator of the now TikTok-viral “Who TF Did I Marry” series, about marrying a man she found out lied about crucial facts about his life.

Fright Krewe, complete season 2 (Hulu Original animated horror series)

Disney+:

New on Disney+: March 2024 from Vulture.

Renegade Nell, premiere (all episodes streaming), Accused of murder, Nell Jackson finds herself forced to live on plunder and expedients with her two sisters. Helped by a brave spirit named Billy Blind, she realises that fate has not led her astray by chance as she navigates war-torn Europe.

Amazon Prime:

New on Amazon Prime Video: March 2024 from Vulture.

The Baxters (series), Based on the bestselling novels by Karen Kingsbury, the faith-infused family drama series stars Roma Downey and Ted McGinley.

Peacock:

New on Peacock: March 2024 from Vulture.

Fright Krewe, season 2, all episodes

Apple TV+:

New on Apple TV from Digital Trends

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock (Season 2) 

Paramount+:

New On Paramount+

LL Cool J Presents: The Rock the Bells Festival – Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop

In Theaters:

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (action/sci-fi), Godzilla and the almighty Kong face a colossal threat hidden deep within the planet, challenging their very existence and the survival of the human race.

In the Land of Saints and Sinners (action/thriller), Hoping to leave his dark past behind him, former assassin Finbar Murphy leads a quiet life in a coastal Irish town, far from the political violence that grips the rest of the country. When menacing terrorists show up, Finbar soon discovers that one of them has been abusing a local girl. Drawn into an increasingly vicious game of cat and mouse, he must choose between exposing his secret identity and defending his friends and neighbors.

Asphalt City (thriller/drama), A young paramedic gets a crash course in lifesaving techniques while working with a grizzled New York City veteran.

Three: What to Wear

A Backpack:

Backpacks are great for summer travel.

From People, Sarah Jessica Parker Swapped Her Crossbody Bag for a Spacious Backpack, and We’re About to Do the Same

Four: What to Try

Watch a Travel Vlog:

A travel vlog is a short video chronicling travels. Travel vloggers share their videos on social media to provide a glimpse into their travels.

My friends Dani and Tori have one that shares their travel tips and advice. “We are Dani & Tori, a married couple, and expats living in the Netherlands with a love for travel and all things Disney. Join us as we travel around the world, around the Netherlands, and of course to our happy place, Disney!” Castles & Canals

Five: What to Do

Celebrate Easter!

Get ready for the solar ecplise:

A solar eclipse will be visible in the U.S. on Monday, April 8.

From Prevention, Are Solar Eclipse Glasses Legit? Experts Share Where to Find the Best Ones and How to Spot Fakes

In Boston:

Do you want to participate in outdoor activities during the summer? Get a ticket for Boston Outdoor Expo April 27-28. Grab your tickets (they’re FREE until March 31) using code BSIDE 

Visit the MFA: Hallyu! The Korean Wave. March 24–July 28, 2024 “a groundbreaking exhibition celebrating South Korean pop culture. Peruse approximately 250 objects showcasing Korea’s innovative contributions to art, cinema, drama, music, fashion, beauty, and technology. This exhibition is a must-see for anyone interested in learning more about Korea’s rise as a cultural superpower” from the Bside