Lifestyle of a Fashionista

8/23/24 Volume 3 Issue 34

Five on Friday

August 23, 2024

“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.” ― Robin Williams, “Dead Poets Society”

One: Back to School

It’s here… What’s here? Autumn. Well, almost here. School started in the southern states, some college students returned to campus, Yankee magazine dropped its annual fall foliage forecast, and pumpkin spice lattes arrived at Starbucks. If you are a Dunkin’ fan, like Mindy Kaling, you have to wait a few more days. From USA Today, Dunkin’ teases ‘very demure’ return of pumpkin spice latte, fall menu: See release date

If you love the fall season like I do, start your countdown. The Autumnal Equinox is Sunday, September 22, 2024, the season’s official start. You can start planning your favorite fall activities, starting with back-to-school prep.

From The Everygirl, Can’t Wait for Fall? These 16 Movies Will Make It Feel Like

From Good Housekeeping, 35 Back-to-School Organization Ideas for Students and Parents, Because It’s Time!

Even if you don’t have kids returning to school, you can try some of these ideas to prepare for the new season.

• Buying school supplies. I love buying new pens and office supplies. This is a great time of year to update your desk.
• Invest in a new backpack. A Look At The Most Popular Backpacks For Everyday Life
• Organize your desk.
• Organize the closet.
• Set a morning routine.
• Establish a bedtime routine. And an evening routine. Your summer routine might be slightly laid back, but the long summer nights are winding down.

Two: What to Watch

Netflix:

Read: August new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.

Watch AMC shows on Netflix (7 AMC TV Gems That You Can Now Enjoy on Netflix):

Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches (season 1), Troubled by her newfound powers, a young neurosurgeon seeks out her mysterious birth family, but what she discovers among the Mayfairs is a dark legacy.

Dark Winds, seasons 1-2
Fear of the Walking Dead, seasons 1-8
Gangs of London, seasons 1-2
Interview with the Vampire, season 1
Into the Badlands, seasons 1-3
Kevin Can F**k Himself, seasons 1-2 ⭐
Monsieur Spade, season 1
Preacher, seasons 1-4
That Dirty Black Bag, season 1
The Terror, season 1
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, season 1

Incoming (2024 film, back-to-school pick), Their first week of high school. The biggest party of the year. Mistakes will be made as four teenage boys navigate a night of mayhem and debauchery.

UnREAL (seasons 1-4), Original aired on Lifetime. A behind-the-scenes look at the chaos surrounding the production of a dating competition program.

Secret Lives of Orangutans — Netflix Documentary, Follow a multigenerational orangutan family through their treetop triumphs and travails in this immersive documentary narrated by David Attenborough.

Wyatt Earp and The Cowboy War — Netflix Documentary, The legendary feud between Wyatt Earp and Ike Clanton unfolds through vivid reenactments in this gritty docudrama about the gunfight that defined an era.

Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE — Netflix Documentary, The series follows 20 contestants from around the world over a year-long journey as they compete to become KATSEYE, a one-of-a-kind global girl group formed using K-pop methodologies. With unprecedented access, unfolding over eight episodes, the result is a compelling portrayal of the road to international stardom, including insight into the unique training and development program developed by HYBE and Geffen Records.

Max (HBO):

August 2024 from Vulture

Unbelievably Vegan with Chef Charity (Max Original), In this documentary series, celebrity dietician Charity Morgan tries to persuade determined meat eaters to give plant-based fare a chance with her tasty and visually appealing dairy-free mac and cheese, faux chicken wings and other dishes.

City of God: The Fight Rages On (drama series), The series serves as a follow-up to the 2002 film City of God, adapted by Bráulio Mantovani from the novel by Paulo Lins

Chimp Crazy (HBO Original documentary series), Former nurse-turned-exotic animal broker Tonia Haddix, spends her days caring for animals in captivity; however, her limitless love for one chimpanzee in particular spins into a wild cat-and-mouse game with authorities and an animal rights group. From Salon, “Chimp Crazy,” the latest from maker of “Tiger King,” is disturbing in more ways than the obvious

Hulu:

New on Hulu: August 2024 from Vulture.

Reasonable Doubt, season 2 premiere (Hulu Original), Jax Stewart is known to be the most brilliant and fearless defense attorney in Los Angeles who bucks the justice system at every chance she gets; she’s judged for her questionable ethics and wild interpretations of the law until she’s needed.

On August 24th: FX’s The New York Times Presents: Lie to Fly (documentary), A pilot’s promising career takes a dark turn when he’s accused of attempting to down a plane after taking psychedelic mushrooms. 

Disney+:

New on Disney+: August 2024 from Vulture.

Cursed Gold: A Shipwreck Scandal (season 1), Unorthodox scientist Tommy Thompson surprises the world by retrieving three tonnes of gold from a shipwreck in the Atlantic Ocean. But the gold changes Tommy’s life in a way no one could have predicted.

Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends, season 3

Amazon Prime:

New on Amazon Prime Video: August 2024 from Vulture.

American Graffiti (1973 film, coming of age pick)

Sense And Sensibility (1995 film, summer reading pick)

Watch before the new series premieres: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Peacock:

New on Peacock: August 2024 from Vulture.

The Killer (Peacock Original 2024 action movie), An assassin tries to make amends in an effort to restore the sight of a beautiful young singer. A remake of the 1989 classic, both by John Woo.

Love Island USA, season 6 reunion (Peacock Original reality series)

Face to Face with Scott Peterson, premiere — all episodes (Peacock Original documentary)

Apple TV+:

New on Apple TV from Digital Trends

Pachinko (Season 2 premiere), The hopes and dreams of four generations of a Korean immigrant family, beginning with a story of a forbidden romance that leads to a sweeping saga taking place in Korea, Japan and America.

Paramount+:

New On Paramount+

In Theaters:

Blink Twice (R 2024 ‧ Thriller/Crime), When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends for a dream vacation on his private island. Wild nights soon blend into sun-soaked days, but when strange things start to happen, Frida must uncover the truth if she hopes to make it out alive.

The Crow (2024 ‧ Action/Fantasy), Soulmates Eric Draven and Shelly Webster are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Draven returns to seek bloody revenge against the killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right. The reboot and the original are both based on James O’Barr’s graphic novel, which began publishing in 1989.

The Forge (PG 2024 ‧ Drama), A year out of high school with no plans for his future, a boy is challenged by his single mom and a successful businessman to start charting a better course for his life. Through the prayers of his mother and biblical discipleship from his new mentor, he begins discovering God’s purpose for his life is so much more than he could hope for or imagine.

Strange Darling (R 2023 ‧ Horror/Suspense), Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree.

Between the Temples (R 2024 ‧ Comedy/Drama), A cantor in a crisis of faith finds his world turned upside down when his grade school music teacher reenters his life as his new adult bat mitzvah student.

Three: What to Wear

Upgrade your look with bold accessories:

From Who, What, Wear: Overinvested in Chic Basics? 36 Accessories That Will Bring the Personality

From Allure, How to Pull Off a Headscarf

For men:

From The Wall Street Journal, Men, Your Clothes Are a Bit Boring. Try These Zero-Risk Style Upgrades

Four: What to Try

PowerPoint Party:

From Real Simple, PowerPoint Parties Are the Party Trend You Have to Try—Here’s How to Host One

From The Wall Street Journal, Nothing Says ‘Party!’ to Gen Z Quite Like a 50-Deck PowerPoint and a Remote Clicker

Five: What to Do

Register to vote: https://vote.gov/

From The New York Times, Election Live Updates: Trump and Harris Begin Campaign Sprint to November

If you enjoyed watching the democratic convention, support Harris/Walz: From Vogue, 16 of America’s Top Designers Team Up to Support Kamala Harris With an Exclusive Election Collection

Get organized:

From Real Simple, 8 Things to Declutter Before September Hits

Shop:

From People, The Best Early Labor Day Sales to Shop Now: Nespresso at Amazon, Extra 40% Off Sale at Kate Spade, and More

From GQ, The Best Labor Day Clothing Sales of 2024 So Far

In Boston (from the BSide):

St. Anthony’s Feast, which runs through Sunday, is one of your last (and best) chances to fest and feast in the North End this year, with food, music, vendors, and more. Not sure where to start? One of the feast’s trustees gave Boston.com his top tips.

Jamaica Plain’s annual Porchfest is back this Saturday, with over 100 performances, from music to dance to storytelling, on porches across the neighborhood. Check out the full schedule here.

Black Owned Bos. is hosting an Afro-Soul themed market in the Seaport this Sunday, with tons of shopping, food, and music.

The founder of Boston’s Walking City Trail is offering a 3.4-mile guided urban hike that’ll hit boththis Saturday morning.

We Make Noise Fest held this Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (rain date Aug. 25). Hosted at Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, this event will highlight women and gender-expansive musicians, artists, and makers from the Greater Boston area. This event is free and open to the public. 

The Toast Foodies’ Choice Awards:  Check out the full list of winners