Lifestyle of a Fashionista

10/4/24 Volume 3 Issue 40

Five on Friday

October 4, 2024

“Flip the switch and let the cauldron bubble!” — Aunt Frances Owens, Practical Magic

One: Spooky Season

Halloween is only a few weeks away; spooky season is in full swing. Embrace all things spooky for the rest of the month.

Read how to celebrate spooky season: https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2024/10/04/spooky-season/

Two: What to Watch

Fall Release Dates:

See the full list: https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2024/09/13/2024-fall-tv/

I will put a star next to the title of a new series. (Two stars indicates a favorite)

Netflix:

Read: October new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.

Love Is Blind, season 7 — (New episodes Oct. 9, 16, 23, and 30) A new group of singles enters the pods, ready to abandon superficial judgments and face possible heartbreak to find true love and lasting commitments.

Heartstopper, season 3, Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love in this coming-of-age series.

The Platform 2 (sci-fi/horror 2024 Netflix film), After a mysterious leader imposes his law in a brutal system of vertical cells, a new arrival battles against a dubious food distribution method.

Yellowjackets, season 1, When their plane crashes in the wilderness, a girls soccer team must do whatever it takes to survive. As adults, they reckon with their brutal decisions.

Trouble — comedy/action 2024 Netflix Film, Wrongfully convicted of murder, a clumsy electronics salesman faces police corruption and criminal conspiracies in an attempt to prove his innocence.

Unsolved Mysteries: Volume 5 – Netflix Documentary, A legendary UFO crash, a puzzling double homicide, and a chilling supernatural investigation anchor this collection of unsolved mysteries.

The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist — Netflix Family, The crafty Bad Guys crew embarks on a high-stakes Halloween heist to swipe a priceless amulet from a spooky mansion. What could go wrong?

Max (HBO):

October 2024 from Vulture

Max has a no sleep October collection.

Salem’s Lot (2024), When author Ben Mears comes back to his childhood home in search for some inspiration for his next book, he discovers that people in his home town are mysteriously turning into blood-sucking vampires.

Velma: This Halloween Needs To Be More Special! (Max Original)

Hulu:

New on Hulu: October 2024 from Vulture.

Hold Your Breath (2024 horror/drama, Hulu), In 1930s Oklahoma amid the region’s horrific dust storms, a woman is convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family.

Disney+:

New on Disney+: October 2024 from Vulture.

The Simpsons, season 35

Witches: The Truth Behind the Trials, season 1

Amazon Prime:

New on Amazon Prime Video: October 2024 from Vulture.

Challengers (2024 film)

A Denzel classic. From PureWow: This Wildly Underrated Denzel Washington Flick Deserves a Watch (and a Rewatch)

Peacock:

New on Peacock: October 2024 from Vulture.

Dìdi (2024 film)

Blackwater Lane (2024 film) based on a book by B.A. Paris

Law & Order, season 24
Law & Order: SVU, season 26

Found, season 2 premiere

The Real Housewives Of New York City, season 15 premiere

Reggaeton: The Sound that Conquered the World, all episodes (Peacock Original)

Apple TV+:

New on Apple TV from Digital Trends

Where’s Wanda (drama series), Wanda, Carlotta and Dedo’s daughter, has been missing for months without a trace. As the police are getting nowhere, the parents take the search into their own hands. They use surveillance equipment to spy on the neighbourhood.

Curses! (Season 2)

Paramount+:

New On Paramount+

In Theaters:

Joker: Folie à Deux (musical/thriller), Struggling with his dual identity, failed comedian Arthur Fleck meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn, while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital.

The Outrun (R 2024 ‧ Drama), After living life on the edge in London, Rona attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. She returns to the wild beauty of Scotland’s Orkney Islands where she grew up, hoping to heal.

Monster Summer (PG-13 2024 ‧ Adventure/Fantasy), A mysterious force disrupts Noah and his friends’ summer fun. They team up with a retired police detective to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island.

Three: What to Wear

Halloween Sweaters:

As you celebrate spooky season you can wear a variety of Halloween themed clothing. Get matching sweaters or sweatshirts for the whole family.

Search on Amazon for Halloween Sweaters or Sweatshirts

From SheKnows: We Found the 13 Cutest Halloween Sweaters & Sweatshirts to Wear All Spooky Season Long — All Under $50

Four: What to Try

Hand out non-candy items on Halloween:

From Good Housekeeping: 45 Best Non-Candy Halloween Treats So Great, They Won’t Miss the Sugar

Five: What to Do

Help those affected by Hurricane Helene:

From Afar: How Hurricane Helene Has Affected Communities in the Southeast—and What Travelers Can Do to Help

Seasonal Cleaning:

From Real Simple: 9 Things to Deep Clean Before Halloween, According to Experts

In Boston (BSide):

Head up to the Topsfield Fair for opening weekend to get a dose of fried fair food, barnyard animals, and giant pumpkins.

 Boston Public Library’s book sale at the Central Branch in Copley on Saturday.