Lifestyle of a Fashionista

5/24/24 Volume 3 Issue 21

Five on Friday

May 24, 2024

“The interviewer said my name, which made my thoughts clip.” First line in The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

One: What are you reading?

This is Liz. She is reading The Ministry of Time. I’ve enjoyed reading a few time travel books, and this one is getting good reviews. 

The Ministry of Time (read the synopsis)

Originally published: May 7, 2024

Author: Kaliane Bradley

Genres: Science fiction, Time Travel Fiction

“Utterly winning…Imagine if The Time Traveler’s Wife had an affair with A Gentleman in Moscow…Readers, I envy you: There’s a smart, witty novel in your future.” — Ron Charles, The Washington Post

From Woman’s World, 11 Time Travel Books Guaranteed to Provide a Magical Escape.

I’ve read these two time travel books:

From Esquire, Why We Love Time Travel Stories

Two: What to Watch

Netflix:

Read: May new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.

Atlas (2024 Netflix film/PG-13 ‧ Sci-fi/Action), A brilliant counterterrorism analyst with a deep distrust of AI discovers it might be her only hope when a mission to capture a renegade robot goes awry.

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory — (Netflix Family), The Camp Cretaceous gang come together to unravel a mystery when they discover a global conspiracy that brings danger to dinosaurs — and to themselves.

Butterfly in the Sky: The Story of Reading Rainbow (documentary),

The Parisian Agency: Exclusive Properties, season 4, This reality series follows the Kretz family and their luxury property business as they help clients buy and sell fabulous homes in France and abroad.

Buying London (reality), Follow high-end agent Daniel Daggers and team as they navigate London’s luxury property market, where the drama is as jaw-dropping as the price tags.

Rachel Feinstein: Big Guy — Netflix Comedy, From her firefighter husband’s unflattering pet name to her mom’s aggressive accessorizing, Rachel Feinstein lets loose in this stand-up comedy special.

Act Your Age, season 1, Three single friends in their fabulous 50s move in together, rooting for — and roasting — each other as they tackle work, love, and parenting challenges.

Max (HBO):

May 2024 from Vulture

Thirst with Shay Mitchell (series), Shay Mitchell explores the world one drink at a time as she visits exotic locations, samples unique ingredients, and meets expert hosts; on her journey, she encounters the latest drink trends, the best bars, and 8,000 years of sipping history.

Dune: Part Two (PG-13 2024 ‧ Sci-fi/Adventure ‧ 2h 46m)

Hulu:

New on Hulu: May 2024 from Vulture.

The Kardashians, season 5 premiere (Hulu Original)

Ferrari (2023 film)

Disney+:

New on Disney+: May 2024 from Vulture.

The Beach Boys (2024 documentary film), A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and created the harmonious sound that personified the California Dream.

Marvel Studios’ Assembled: The Making of X-Men ‘97, premiere

Amazon Prime:

New on Amazon Prime Video: May 2024 from Vulture.

The Blue Angels (documentary), The Blue Angels follows the newest class of the storied Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron through intense training and into a season of heart-stopping aerial artistry, and the veterans on the team who, this year, will take their final flights.

DOM, season 3 (Amazon Original), Victor is a police officer who dedicates his life to fighting drugs, but his son, Pedro, goes from being a teen cocaine user to being a gang leader and one of the most wanted criminals in Rio de Janeiro.

Peacock:

New on Peacock: May 2024 from Vulture.

Knock at the Cabin (2023 film)

Apple TV+:

New on Apple TV from Digital Trends

Trying (season 2)

Paramount+:

New On Paramount+

Evil (season 4 premeire), A skeptical clinical psychologist joins a priest-in-training and a blue collar contractor as they investigate supposed abnormal events, including, demonic possession, and other extraordinary occurrences to see if there’s a scientific explanation or if something truly supernatural’s at work.

In Theaters:

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (R 2024 ‧ Action/Adventure ‧ 2h 28m), Snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers, young Furiosa falls into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel, presided over by the Immortan Joe. As the two tyrants fight for dominance, Furiosa soon finds herself in a nonstop battle to make her way home.

The Garfield Movie (PG 2024 ‧ Family/Comedy ‧ 1h 41m), Garfield has an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, a scruffy street cat who draws him into a high-stakes heist.

In A Violent Nature (2024 ‧ Horror/Drama ‧ 1h 34m), When a group of teens takes a locket from a collapsed fire tower in the woods, they unwittingly resurrect the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime. The undead killer soon embarks on a bloody rampage to retrieve the stolen locket, methodically slaughtering anyone who gets in his way.

Three: What to Wear

White Pants:

The traditional time to start wearing white is after Memorial Day; this is an outdated fashion rule but a good reminder to pull out those white pants. 

From Vogue, 44 Best White Jeans for Women That You Can Wear Year-Round

From ET, The Best White Pants for Women to Wear This Spring— Shop Madewell, Free People, Spanx and More

For Men:

Shop at Nordstrom

Four: What to Try

Prioritize your self-care and Dopamine Dressing:

Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States since 1949. 

From Today, 50 self-care ideas for when you need a mood boost

From Business Insider, Your clothes might be making you sad. ‘Dopamine dressing’ could help you feel happier.

Five: What to Do

Celebrate Memorial Day:

In Boston: 10 things to do in Boston this Memorial Day weekend

Gather with family and friends:

From People, Ina Garten Demonstrates How to Make Her Famous Flag Cake for Memorial Day Weekend

From the Washington Post, 10 Memorial Day grilling recipes, including burgers, hot dogs and tacos

Shopping:

From People, The 68 Best Memorial Day Sales You Can Shop Now: Amazon, Apple, Target, and More

From CNN, 21 Memorial Day clothing sales we’re shopping this year