Lifestyle of a Fashionista

7/5/24 Volume 3 Issue 27

Five on Friday

July 5, 2024

“Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman who is wearing it.” — Yves Saint-Laurent

One: The Sundress

Warm summer days call for this wardrobe staple – the sundress.
But what is a sundress? This hotly debated question was raised in May when men discussed sundress season.

Read more:

From Vox, The sundress discourse, explained

From The New York Times, What Is a Sundress?

From InStyle, What Even Is a Sundress?

Two: What to Watch

Netflix:

Read: July new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F — (2024 comedy/action Netflix Film), Forty years after his unforgettable first case in Beverly Hills, Detroit cop Axel Foley returns to do what he does best: solve crimes and cause chaos.

The Imaginary — Netflix Family, Rudger, a made-up friend, gets separated from his best friend Amanda and must team up with lost Imaginaries to get back to her before he fades away.

SPRINT — Netflix Sports Series, Elite sprinters navigate training, media scrutiny, and fierce competition in this sports series following their race to become the world’s fastest humans.

The Man with 1000 Kids — Netflix Documentary, A group of families learn the charismatic man they had trusted is sperm donor to hundreds — or perhaps thousands — of other children across the world.

Max (HBO):

July 2024 from Vulture

Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants (HBO Original)

Hulu:

New on Hulu: July 2024 from Vulture.

The First Omen (2024 film)

Land of Tanabata, three-episode series premiere (Hulu Original), Yôji Minamimaru, nicknamed Nanmaru. He is a college student who has the supernatural ability that allows him to “create small holes in anything.” With this seemingly useless ability, he must confront a crisis threatening the entire world.

Disney+:

New on Disney+: July 2024 from Vulture.

Bluey Minisodes (first 7 streaming)

Amazon Prime:

New on Amazon Prime Video: July 2024 from Vulture.

The Beekeeper (2024 film)

Peacock:

New on Peacock: July 2024 from Vulture.

Back to Black (2024 film/Peacock Exclusive)

Jaws

Wet Hot American Summer

Apple TV+:

New on Apple TV from Digital Trends

Paramount+:

New On Paramount+

In Theaters:

MaXXXine (R 2024 ‧ Horror/Suspense), In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. However, as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Los Angeles, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.

Despicable Me 4 (PG 2024 ‧ Family/Comedy), Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who’s intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru.

Three: What to Wear

Shop for the sundress:

From Parade, Target Is Selling a $25 ‘Perfect for Summer’ Dress That’s So Similar to an Anthropologie Style 3x the Price

From Who What Wear, 25 Effortlessly Elegant Free People Dresses That Were Made for Summer

From Pure Wow, The 15 Best Nordstrom Dresses to Wear to Summer Weddings, Vacations & More and These 29 Stylish Sundresses Will Crank Up the Heat on Your Summer Wardrobe

From Real Simple, Amazon Has Tons of Breezy Sundresses, and These 15 Are All Under $50

Four: What to Try

Adult Capri-sun:

From Parade, ‘I Tried the Adult Capri Sun Hack and It’ll Forever Be a Beach Day Staple’

Five: What to Do

Shop the sales:

From Glamour, 32 Best 4th of July Clothing Sales You Need to Know About

From Refinery 29, ^{The Best Fourth Of July Sales To Shop This Week}

From Wirecutter, Some 4th of July Sales Are Still Going. These Are The Deals That Are Worth It.

From People, The 91 Best Fourth of July Sales Already Happening: Home Essentials, Popular Electronics, and Summer-Ready Fashion