Lifestyle of a Fashionista

8/30/24 Volume 3 Issue 35

Five on Friday

August 30, 2024

“Sigh… there goes another summer, Snoopy!” – Charlie Brown

One: End of the Summer Fun

Labor Day Weekend. It’s the unofficial last weekend of summer. Kids are back to school, and long vacations have ended. This is the last long weekend of summer to participate in activities dedicated to the season.

Find something fun to do before the cooler temperatures arrive. Visit a farmer’s market, dine outside, and soak the summer rays. Read more:

From The Everygirl, 15 End-of-Summer Activities to Try if You’re Not Ready for Fall Yet

From Love to Know, 16 Fun Things to Do on the Last Day of Summer Vacation

Two: What to Watch

Netflix:

Read: August new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.

Kaos (Netflix comedy series), As discord reigns on Mount Olympus and almighty Zeus spirals into paranoia, three mortals are destined to reshape the future of humankind.

TERMINATOR ZERO — Netflix Anime, A soldier from a postapocalyptic future travels back to 1997 to protect an AI scientist being hunted by an unrelenting cyborg assassin.

Untold: Sign Stealer — Netflix Documentary, In this sports documentary, Connor Stalions addresses the allegations surrounding the Michigan football sign-stealing scandal for the first time.

Max (HBO):

August 2024 from Vulture

Cookie Monster’s Bake Sale: Back to School (Max Original)

Hulu:

New on Hulu: August 2024 from Vulture.

Only Murders in the Building (season 4 premiere), The fourth season takes the crime-solving trio (and friends) to Hollywood.

After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun, complete docuseries (Hulu Original), Matt (producer), Nicole Eggert (Summer Quinn) and Jeremy Jackson (Hobie) all three examine why Baywatch became the most watched TV show in the world.

Killer Lies: Chasing a True Crime Con Man (docuseries premiere), French serial killer expert fabricates stories, eventually exposed by online sleuths investigating his lies.

Disney+:

New on Disney+: August 2024 from Vulture.

Amazon Prime:

New on Amazon Prime Video: August 2024 from Vulture.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (series), Epic drama set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’ follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth.

Peacock:

New on Peacock: August 2024 from Vulture.

The Fall Guy (Peacock Exclusive)
The Fall Guy: The Extended Cut (Peacock Exclusive)

Gary (documentary), GARY follows the extraordinary story of Gary Coleman’s rise to international fame as the child star of Diff’rent Strokes; his struggles with fame; and the controversy surrounding his tragic death at the age of 42. For the first time, viewers will get insight into Coleman’s private world through exclusive interviews with his fellow actors, industry insiders and his estranged ex-wife and parents.

Here Comes The Irish (docuseries), A new Peacock Original Docuseries takes you beyond the field for an exclusive look at the lives of the legendary Notre Dame football team.

Apple TV+:

New on Apple TV from Digital Trends

K-Pop Idols (documentary), This six-part series sneaks us behind the velvet rope and reveals a squeaky-clean and slightly joyless world in which performers Jessi, Cravity and Blackswan hone their craft. 

Paramount+:

New On Paramount+

A Quiet Place: Day One (2024 film)

In Theaters:

Reagan (PG-13 2024 ‧ Drama/History), From the glitter of Hollywood to the world stage, Ronald Reagan overcomes the odds to become the 40th president of the United States.

Afraid (PG-13 2024 ‧ Horror/Drama), Curtis and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new device, a digital assistant called AIA, that takes smart homes to the next level. As AIA begins to learn everyone’s behavior and anticipate their needs, it soon makes sure nothing and no one gets in the family’s way.

City of Dreams (R 2023 ‧ Thriller/Drama), Jesús is a young Mexican farmer who travels to Los Angeles with the promise of training at a soccer camp. However, when he realizes he’s really been sold to a sweatshop to work grueling 18-hour days, he devises a daring plan to escape to freedom.

1992 (R 2024 ‧ Thriller/Drama), Mercer is desperately trying to rebuild his life and his relationship with his son amid the turbulent Los Angeles riots in 1992. Across town, another father and son put their own strained relationship to the test as they plan a dangerous heist where Mercer works. As tensions continue to rise in the city, both families reach their boiling points when they collide.

Three: What to Wear

Boxer shorts (for women):

For women as outer wear:

From Marie Claire, The Boxer Shorts Trend Offers a Realistic Take on Lingerie Dressing

From Glamour, Boxer Shorts for Women Are Trending—How to Style the Look

For men (under pants):

From GQ, The Best Boxer Shorts for Men Are the Better Skivvies

Four: What to Try

Check your travel documents:

From Huffington Post, The 1 Big Mistake You Should Never, Ever Make With Your Passport

Five: What to Do

Follow the Paralympic Games: From The Washington Post, The Paralympic Games are starting. Here’s what to expect as 4,400 athletes compete in Paris

In NYC: The End of Summer Checklist from do NYC

Avoid phone pinky: From Bustle, Do You Have A “Phone Pinky”?

Shop:

From People, Cozy Blankets, Festive Wreaths, and More Fall Decor Is Up to 75% Off at Wayfair’s Labor Day Sale and The 101 Best Labor Day Sales to Shop at Amazon This Weekend — Up to 92% Off

From The Everygirl, Your One-Stop Shop for This Year’s Best Labor Day Sales

In Boston:
Cast your vote for Seaport’s first-ever Dog Mayor 

The 14th Annual Boston Jazz Festival will be held on Friday and Saturday, August 30 and 31, 2024 At Maritime Park in Boston’s Seaport District from Friday 5:00 -10 PM . Saturday 12:00 Noon till 10:00 PM

Boston.com’s “Perfect Day” series, a true local in each of Boston’s neighborhoods takes you through their ideal day there.