7/12/24 Volume 3 Issue 28
Five on Friday
July 12, 2024
“Vacation: a period of travel and relaxation when you take twice the clothes and half the money you need.” ― Jerry Smith
One: 2024 Summer Capsule Wardrobe
As an over-packer, I’d like to be able to cut back when I pack for vacation. Traveling during the summer is the perfect time to work on your packing. Creating a summer capsule wardrobe is a good idea, even if you don’t have a trip planned.
Read more: https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2024/07/12/2024-summer-capsule-wardrobe/
Two: What to Watch
Netflix:
Read: July new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.
Receiver — Netflix Sports Series, This riveting sports series follows the 2023 season of NFL receivers Davante Adams, Justin Jefferson, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, and Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Sugar Rush: The Baking Point, season 2 — Netflix Series, In this race against time, six teams of pastry chefs blend innovation and tradition to create edible marvels. Who will bake their way to the top?
Max (HBO):
July 2024 from Vulture
Shark Week is wrapping up, watch the shows on Max: “Hosted by John Cena, this action-packed event is filled with epic breaches, thrilling discoveries, and massive stunts. Don’t miss a single bite!“
Quad Gods (2024 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 30m), Following the lives of three New Yorkers with quadriplegia that meet in a neuro rehabilitation lab where they create the world`s first ever, fully quadriplegic e-sports team. As they navigate New York City, confronting challenges at every turn, they pursue their shared dream to compete as athletes while subverting assumptions about disability.
On July 13th: Faye (HBO Original documentary), Hollywood legend Faye Dunaway candidly discusses the triumphs and challenges of her illustrious career in this intimate portrait.
Hulu:
New on Hulu: July 2024 from Vulture.
The Bachelorette, season 21 premiere
Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer, complete docuseries (Hulu Original), A new perspective on the woman whose crime-hunting innovations changed history; to stop serial killers, Dr. Ann Burgess must first learn to think like one; Burgess investigates and studies the damaged psyches of victims and their attackers. Read more: ‘Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer’ Tells the True Story of Serial Killer Expert Dr. Anne Burgess. You can read her book: A Killer by Design
Sasha Reid and the Midnight Order, (documentary series premiere), Reid and her secret society are obsessed with the motivations of those who harm others and the need to save the unprotected.
The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard (season 1)
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021 film)
Disney+:
New on Disney+: July 2024 from Vulture.
Amazon Prime:
New on Amazon Prime Video: July 2024 from Vulture.
Sausage Party: Foodtopia (animated series), Seth Rogen (sausage), Michael Cera (sausage), Kristen Wiig (bun), Edward Norton (bagel) and David Krumholtz (lavash) reprise their roles in this sequel series to the amusing, smutty 2016 animated feature about talking produce.
Every Family (Amazon Original), Pê was living his best years but gets frustrated when his family decides to move to his grandmother’s house in Rio de Janeiro, his hometown.
Peacock:
New on Peacock: July 2024 from Vulture.
The Hungry Games: Alaska’s Big Bear Challenge, season 1 — all episodes (Peacock Original)
Apple TV+:
New on Apple TV from Digital Trends
Sunny (drama series), Living in Kyoto, Japan, a woman’s life is turned upside down after her husband and son disappear in a mysterious plane crash. As consolation, she receives Sunny, a domestic robots made by her husband’s electronics company.
Me (series), a superpower tween drama, “Me” follows a 12-year-old kid named Ben who is in the throes of middle school (complete with bullies, crushes and school dances!) as he adjusts to a newly blended family AND the realization that he has super powers. Throughout the 10-episode season, Ben goes on a journey of self-discovery and learns what having super powers truly means. He finds an ally in his stepsister, Max, who helps him harness these powers and uncover the secrets behind the mysteries and tragedies of his community … all while he tries to come to terms with what it means to be Ben.
Paramount+:
New On Paramount+
In Theaters:
Fly Me to the Moon (PG-13 2024 ‧ Romance/Comedy), Sparks fly between a marketing executive and a NASA official as he makes preparations for the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Longlegs (R 2024 ‧ Horror/Mystery), FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes an unexpected turn, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.
Touch (R 2024), Kristofer (Egill Olafsson), an Icelandic widower recently given a diagnosis of dementia, travels back to the site of his first love — a Japanese restaurant in London — in this sweeping romance from Baltasar Kormakur.
Dandelion (R 2024 ‧ Romance/Drama), A struggling singer-songwriter falls into an intoxicating romance that leads her to a deeper appreciation of her artistic journey as she discovers a voice that is authentically her own.
Three: What to Wear
A scarf (Bandana Scarves):
Bandana scarves were trendy in the 1960s, 70s, and 90s; now, this trend is popping up for the summer. Add one or two to your summer capsule wardrobe. You style silk or cotton scarves with your outfit or in your hair.
From Bustle, Sydney’s Bandanas Are The Star Of The Bear Season 3
From 2023 InStyle, 14 Ways to Wear a Bandana Like a Street Style Star
From Teen Vogue, 8 Ways to Style a Silk Scarf, the Celeb- and Influencer-Approved Accessory of Summer 2024
From 2022 GQ, The Case for Becoming a Neckerchief Guy
Outfit Trends: Bandana Outfits For Men – 25 Ways to Style Bandana
Four: What to Try
Travel with a carry-on:
From Travel & Leisure, I’m a Frequent Flier, and These 15 Genius Items Have Helped Me Outsmart Checked Bag Fees — From Just $10
From PureWow, Béis Sale Alert! This Chic Carry-On Is Less Than $200 for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
From CNET, You’re Packing Your Carry-On Luggage Wrong. How to Get the Most Out of Your Travel Bag
From BuzzFeed, 49 Products To Help You Travel With *Just* Carry-On Luggage This Summer
Five: What to Do
In Boston (from the BSide):
From July 16th – August 4th. The Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common
The Winter’s Tale. “King Leontes of Sicilia falsely accuses his wife, Hermione, of infidelity with his best friend, the King of Bohemia. Inflamed by jealousy and convinced that he is right, Leontes’ torment causes a storm of loss. Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale is a captivating parable of betrayals, renewed hope, and the transformative power of time.“
The Heinz Sauce Swap: July 12th – 14th at The Greenway Milk St and Atlantic Ave. The Heinz “Sauce Swap” truck is coming to the Greenway as part of a pitch to launch their new funky flavored ketchups (think: pickle, chipotle, and habanero). The best part? If you bring in an old sauce bottle from your fridge, they’ll give you a bottle of said fancy ketchup in exchange.
The Attic in Cambridge is taking over Arrow St. on Saturday for a Vintage Block Party with tons of vendors, music, bites, and sips. And you can run it back the next day at the Sunday Bazaar in Brighton, where over 100 small local businesses will pop up.
The Boston Globe just dropped its best of the best lists for this year, with categories from pizza, to bookstores, to comedy clubs.
Shop:
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Card holders can shop starting now, everyone else on July 15th.
From Rank & Style, Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Fashion Finds
From PureWow, I’m a Beauty Editor and This Is What I’m Buying from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2024 Is Officially Open to *All* Nordy Club Members (Including Influencers)—Shop the 59 Best Deals Early
Prime Day: August 16th and 17th
From The Strategist, Gird Your Loins: Prime Day Is Upon Us
From People, The 50 Best Early Prime Day Deals at Amazon Now — Up to 90% Off
From Refinery 29, 18 Amazon Best Sellers To Snap Up This Prime Day, According To Our Readers
From The Wirecutter, Amazon Prime Day Starts Next Week. We’ve Reviewed Thousands of Early Deals. Here Are The Best (So Far).
Read a book on the beach:
From Marie Claire, 20 Beach Reads to Devour While Soaking Up the Sun This Summer
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