Lifestyle of a Fashionista

4/19/24 Volume 3 Issue 16

Five on Friday

April 19, 2024

“I firmly believe nature brings solace in all troubles.” —Anne Frank

One: Earth Day

Earth Day is April 22nd. There are many beautiful places on Earth, and we should make an effort to preserve them. 

I updated my Earth Day post from 2022: https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2022/04/22/earth-day/

From Martha Steward, The Martha Collective: Sustainability Issue

Two: What to Watch

Netflix:

Read: April new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.

Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver (2024 action/sci-fi film), The rebel warriors gear up for battle against the ruthless forces of the Motherworld as unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes emerge — and legends are made. A Zack Snyder film.

The Circle, season 6, Status and strategy collide in this social experiment and competition show where online players flirt, befriend, and catfish their way toward the ultimate cash prize as top influencer.

Our Living World (Documentary), This stunning nature series narrated by Cate Blanchett explores the intelligence, resourcefulness, and interconnectedness of life on our planet.

The Upshaws: Part 5 (Netflix Series), A new season of ups, downs, and life changes has the Upshaws blessed — and stressed. But no matter what, it’s still family first, last, and always.

Baby Reindeer (drama/dark comedy/trending), When a struggling comedian shows one act of kindness to a vulnerable woman, it sparks a suffocating obsession that threatens to wreck both their lives. Based on a true story.

 Unlocked: A Jail Experiment (documentary series released on April 10/trending), At an Arkansas detention facility, a sheriff implements a radical social experiment to grant men who are incarcerated more agency in this reality series.

Don’t Hate the Player (reality series, episodes released weekly), Starting out in a makeshift camp, 13 players compete for a spot in a luxury villa and a shot at 150,000 euros in a tense game of strategy and survival.

Max (HBO):

April 2024 from Vulture

Conan O’Brien Must Go (documentary/reality series), Conan surprises fans while also taking in local culture, cuisine, and sights.

April 21st:

The Jinx — Part Two (documentary), A follow-up investigation into the crimes of Robert Durst, following his admission and arrest.

Hulu:

New on Hulu: April 2024 from Vulture.

Under the Bridge (drama mini-series premiere- episodes released weekly after the premiere, Hulu Original), Based on the true-crime book “Under the Bridge” by the late Rebecca Godfrey, the series was adapted for screen by Quinn Shephard, starring Lily Gladstone. The hidden world of the teenagers accused of a savage murder reveals startling truths about the unlikely killer.

The Stranger (thriller/horror film), The new film follows a rideshare driver whose life is endangered after a mysterious passenger gets in her car. The Stranger was first released as an original TV series on the now-defunct streaming service Quibi before being re-edited into a feature-length film for Hulu. 

FX’s Welcome to Wrexham (season 3 premiere)

Disney+:

New on Disney+: April 2024 from Vulture.

Bluey (season 3, new special premiere “The Sign”/trending)

Amazon Prime:

New on Amazon Prime Video: April 2024 from Vulture.

Going Home with Tyler Cameron (Amazon Original)

Peacock:

New on Peacock: April 2024 from Vulture.

Orlando Bloom to the Edge, season 1, all episodes (Peacock Original), Follows Bloom on a journey of self-discovery, pushing his physical and mental limits.

Night Swim (2024 horror film)

Migration (2023 animated film)

Apple TV+:

New on Apple TV from Digital Trends

New episodes of Franklin, Loot, and Sugar.

Paramount+:

New On Paramount+

Billy Joel’s 100th consecutive performance at Madison Square Garden, reairing of the concert on Friday, April 19, at 9 p.m. ET, CBS, or stream on Paramount.

Bob Marley: One Love (2023 film)

In Theaters:

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (R/Action/War), A film by Guy Ritchie, based on a true story. The British military recruits a small group of highly skilled soldiers to strike against German forces behind enemy lines during World War II.

Abigail (R/horror), A group of would-be criminals kidnaps the 12-year-old daughter of a powerful underworld figure. Holding her for ransom in an isolated mansion, their plan starts to unravel when they discover their young captive is actually a bloodthirsty vampire.

Sasquatch Sunset (R 2024 ‧ Comedy/Drama), In the misty forests of North America, a family of Sasquatches find themselves on a collision course with the ever-changing world around them.

Spy × Family Code: White (PG-13 2023 ‧ Action/Comedy/Japanese animated), A spy and an assassin keep their double lives to themselves while pretending to be the perfect family.

Hard Miles (PG-13 2023 ‧ Sport/Drama), A social worker at a youth facility assembles an unlikely cycling team of juvenile convicts for a transformative 1,000-mile bike ride from Denver to the Grand Canyon.

Villains Inc. (PG-13 2023 ‧ Comedy), After the death of their super powered villainous boss, low-level henchpeople Beatrix, Cain and Harold are left destitute. Beatrix is determined for them to strike out on their own and take over the world by any means necessary.

Three: What to (Re)Wear

Denim and Track Pants:

For women:

Get outfit inspiration from the runway. Create new denim looks with the jeans you own.

From Refinery 29, These 2024 Jean Trends Are The Stuff Of Denim Dreams

From Marie Claire, The 7 Biggest Denim Trends Ruling 2024, According to Style Experts. “Jeans are the ultimate wardrobe building block,” writer, stylist, and brand consultant Laurel Pantin tells Marie Claire. 

Track Pants:

From Who, What, Wear, The Controversial Pant-and-Shoe Combo the Fashion Set Is Wearing Right Now

Four: What to Try

Try a no buy month:

Taking a break from shopping is good for your wallet and the environment. Consider trying mindful spending; think before you add to cart. 

From Huffington Post, I Did A No-Buy Month To Get My Budget Back On Track. Here Are My Secrets.

The Minimalist 30 day rule:

Spring is a great time to clean out closets and drawers. If you have a lot to clean out, try the 30 day rule method.

From British Vogue, The Minimalist 30 Day Rule That’s Making My Life Easier. It is based on the Netflix documentary, The Minimalists: Less Is Now.

Be careful when you are tossing out old items. From Martha Steward, 9 Things You Might Regret Tossing Out the Next Time You Tidy Up

Five: What to Do

Listen to Taylor Swift:

From People, Taylor Swift Surprises Fans with Double Album — 15 More The Tortured Poets Department Songs — at 2 A.M.

From Taylor Swift:

The Tortured Poets Department. An anthology of new works that reflect events, opinions and sentiments from a fleeting and fatalistic moment in time – one that was both sensational and sorrowful in equal measure. This period of the author’s life is now over, the chapter closed and boarded up. There is nothing to avenge, no scores to settle once wounds have healed. And upon further reflection, a good number of them turned out to be self-inflicted. This writer is of the firm belief that our tears become holy in the form of ink on a page. Once we have spoken our saddest story, we can be free of it. And then all that’s left behind is the tortured poetry.

THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT is out now: https://taylor.lnk.to/thetorturedpoetsdepartment

Support the WNBA:

Thanks to Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso, and Angel Reese, women’s basketball is having a moment. The WNBA’s No. 1 draft pick, Caitlin Clark, put pay disparity in center court. Read more in The Daily -Skimm.

Start watching and attending the games in person to support this talented group of women.

In Boston:

Thursday, April 25, 2024, 6:00pm – 8:30pm

The Virtual Experience (free) from 6-7:30pm ET. Once you register we will send you a Zoom Webinar link. Get tickets for the virtual event.

“The evening will feature a conversation with Celeste Ng, the bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere, andJu Yon Kim, the Patsy Takemoto Mink Professor of English at Harvard University, reflecting on the ways their Asian heritage and their life experiences have informed and shaped their successful academic and writing careers. They will compare and contrast how Asian Americans are portrayed in film, literature, and American media and how their work has influenced and impacted the narrative about representation in culture.“

Rise Up Boston: A Climate Event at The Museum of Science Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.

About the event: Join us for a lively weekend of hands-on activities, enlightening live presentations, climate conversations, and much more! Meet with some of the people who are making a difference addressing climate change at tables throughout the Museum, and talk with Museum educators. This two-day event is all about informing, empowering, and inspiring action. And it’s just the beginning, as we all work together to make a difference! Free with admission, Get tickets here.