Lifestyle of a Fashionista

8/2/24 Volume 3 Issue 31

Five on Friday

August 2, 2024

“August slipped away like a bottle of wine.”
– Taylor Swift, august

One: August

There are 31 days in August, but 29 days till Labor Day weekend, the unofficial end of summer. Don’t let August slip away; use the last month of summer to finish your summer bucket list.

I wrote about creating a summer bucket list on June 21st. https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2024/06/21/summer-bucket-list/

Have you checked off your favorite summer activities? Made some s’mores? Taken a scenic bike ride? Spent the day at the beach? If not, you still have time. Get out there and enjoy the last month of summer.

Want s’mores but don’t have a campfire nearby? Try Simone Biles cookie recipe: from Prevention, We Tried Simone Biles’ Favorite Cookies and They Deserve a Gold Medal or s’mores brownies, from Broma Bakery

Two: What to Watch

Netflix:

Read: August new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder — Netflix drama Series, Five years after the murder of a 17-year-old girl in a sleepy English town, one student is determined to uncover the truth and find the real killer. Based on the novel by Holly Jackson, the first book in a three book series.

Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie — 2024 Netflix Family, When Bikini Bottom is scooped from the ocean, scientific squirrel Sandy Cheeks and her pal SpongeBob SquarePants saddle up for Texas to save their town.

Unstable, season 2 — Netflix Series, Ellis pushes his reluctant son toward the spotlight at Dragon Industries as the biotech company’s success means new blood — and fresh rivalries.

Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color (2023 film)

Unsolved Mysteries: Volume 4 — Netflix Series, Real cases of perplexing disappearances, shocking murders, and paranormal encounters fuel this gripping revival of the iconic documentary series.

Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa — Netflix Documentary, In this documentary, a Nepali mountaineer risks everything on a record-breaking Mount Everest climb to secure a brighter future for her daughters.

Max (HBO):

August 2024 from Vulture

Violent Earth with Liev Schreiber (CNN Original)

Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (HBO Original)

Hulu:

New on Hulu: August 2024 from Vulture.

Futurama, season 12 premiere (Hulu Original)

Betrayal: A Father’s Secret, complete docuseries (Hulu Original)

Disney+:

New on Disney+: August 2024 from Vulture.

Mickey Mouse Funhouse, season 3, 5 episodes
Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Camp Minnie, season 1, 6 episodes

Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures (Shorts), season 2 premiere, all episodes streaming

Amazon Prime:

New on Amazon Prime Video: August 2024 from Vulture.

8 PM EDT –ONE Fight Night 24: Brooks Vs. Balart on Prime Video

Influenced (reality series, Amazon original),  A group of influencers are to host a new creator-led talk show.

Lisa Frankenstein (2024 film)

Peacock:

New on Peacock: August 2024 from Vulture.

The Olympics. Read: Peacock Unveils Viewing Experience for the 2024 Olympics

Apple TV+:

New on Apple TV from Digital Trends

Women in Blue (series premier), In 1971, four women defy ultraconservative norms and join Mexico’s first female police force-only to discover that it’s a publicity stunt to distract the media from a serial killer; they make a pact to bring the killer to justice.

Paramount+:

New On Paramount+

In Theaters:

Trap (PG-13 2024 ‧ Thriller/Mystery), A man and his teenage daughter realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event while watching a concert. An M. Night Shyamalan movie.

Harold and the Purple Crayon (PG 2024 ‧ Family/Comedy), based on the beloved children’s book by Crockett Johnson. Inside his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book’s pages and into the physical world, he soon learns his trusty crayon can set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible. However, when the power of unlimited imagination falls into the wrong hands, it will take all of his creativity to save both the real world and his own.

The Instigators (R 2024 ‧ Thriller/Comedy, On Apple TV+ 8/9/24), Rory and Cobby are unlikely partners thrown together for a heist. However, when it goes awry, they team up to outrun police, backward bureaucrats, and a vengeful crime boss.

Three: What to Wear

Create a new summer outfit from your closet:

From Who, What, Wear: 11 Uncomplicated Outfit Pairings That Are Perfect for Summer

For men:

From Today, A celebrity stylist shares easy ways to elevate men’s summer fashion, starting at $15

From GQ, The Men’s Wardrobe Essentials Every Guy Should Own in 2024

Four: What to Try

Chocolate muffin recipe:

From Rose Bakes, Viral Olympic Village Chocolate Muffins

From The New York Times, How a Norwegian Swimmer Made Chocolate Muffins a Hit at the Olympics

From NPR, A Norwegian swimmer’s love affair with chocolate muffins may be winning the Olympics

Five: What to Do

Keep up with Olympic trendsetters and stars. Besides the muffin man, several athletes have become stars and generated buzz online.

From NPR, With her signature stiff arm and red lip, Ilona Maher rules Olympic rugby and TikTok

From People, Italian Swimmer Bares Abs During Paris Olympics Medal Ceremony and Sets the Internet on Fire

From CNN, The internet is in love with South Korea’s record-breaking Olympic shooter

From Boston.com, He’s got Clark Kent glasses, can solve a Rubik’s Cube in 9 seconds, and is going viral. Meet Worcester gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik.

In Boston:

Tap to pay on the MBTA: On Aug. 1, the agency’s new tap-to-pay system officially started

Go to an Italian Feast. The big feasts start this weekend with The feast of Saint Agrippina. Free summer concerts all weekend, plus food vendors, and activities for kids. Come down with friends and family to Hannover Street, Boston. Sunday at 12:30PM – Grand Procession

Dine Out Boston starts August 4th: Dine Out Boston Returns August 4-17, 2024

Visit Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience. Franklin Park Zoo August 2 – November 3 (Closed August 24)

On Saturday:

Go for the Gold. Sam Summer Brewery Games

SoWa Food Truck Festival. Food Trucks •  Beer & Wine Garden  •  Live DJ   •  Family Fun. Address: 500 Harrison Ave
Date: Saturday, August 3rd
Hours: 12pm – 5pm
Cost: Free