Lifestyle of a Fashionista

Volume 4: Issue 1: January 2025

“What’s in the box?” David Mills, Se7en

Hi! Happy New Year! Welcome to my blog and my updated newsletter. I’ve retired Five on Friday. I will no longer be posting every week. Volume four of my newsletter will be published once a month. At the beginning of the month, I will write notes on fashion, movies, series, and other lifestyle topics. I will publish blog posts on fashion and lifestyle trends during the month when I find an interesting topic, or have updates to share.

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Notes on Events

The Golden Globes are airing tonight! I apologize for the late notice.

The Golden Globes on Sunday, January 5th. Airing live on CBS at 8 PM, stream on CBS+ or Paramount+ with a premium subscription. Comedian Nikki Glaser is the host. Read: How to Watch the Golden Globes 2025: Date, Time and Streaming

Why it’s noteworthy:

Award shows entertain me. Have you ever practiced accepting an award like Rachel on The One With Joey’s Award? No, just me and Phoebe? That’s okay; there are other things to enjoy besides the acceptance speeches. The fashion and the mingling of the celebrities are also fun to see. If there is a good host, there will be some funny jokes and bits.

People in the entertainment industry work hard to create movies and series. The award shows recognize outstanding performances, directing, writing, and songwriting. If I enjoy watching a specific movie or series, I root for it while watching. I also like to predict who will win.

The Nominations

Jacques Audiard’s narco musical “Emilia Pérez,” leads the Golden Globes film nominees with 10 overall. (Stream on Netflix) See the full list: NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR 82nd ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES®. From the Boston Globe: 2025 Golden Globes: Where to stream some of this year’s top nominees

Notes on Fashion:

Update your quarter-zip or half-zip sweatshirt or sweater:

The inspiration for this topic came from The Wall Street Journal: Hey Finance Bros: Your Quarter-Zip Looks Terrible. We Have Upgrades. You need a subscription to the WSJ to read the article. The gist: look at the fit of your half-zip, it shouldn’t be too tight. “Loosen the fit. Nyong said he is begging his colleague to buy sweaters that don’t cling across the chest and stomach. He likes designs with dropped shoulders that feel slightly roomy overall – the goal is preppy, not Peleton-esque.”

The quarter-zip or half-zip sweater or sweatshirt is a useful layering piece during the winter months. You can dress it up under a blazer or wear it as a casual layer. This versatile style has been worn by many celebrities including Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, and Martha Stewart.

Shopping:

For men: From Esquire: 12 Quarter-Zip Sweaters Every Guy Should Own

For women: From Self: 23 Best Sweatshirts for Staying Warm and Cozy

Notes on Watching:

In this section, I’m going to write about movies I’m interested in. See more lists of movies and series to watch on my new post: Notes on Screen Entertainment

Movies and series with a ⭐️ have won an award, or were nominated for an award.

I will post stories on Instagram about noteworthy screen entertainment release dates. Follow me for updates: https://www.instagram.com/lsoffashionista/

Movies In Theaters

New and Noteworthy:

Se7en (1995), It’s been 30 years since David Mills demanded to know, “What’s in the box?” I was able to see this movie in a special screening in 1995 when I worked at Turner Broadcasting in Atlanta. I’ve watched the movies several times over the years. It’s a dark, twisting psychological thriller starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Starting on January 3, 2025, you can experience David Fincher’s timeless thriller SE7EN in IMAX® for the very first time.

New Comedy/Drama:

⭐️Nickel Boys (PG-13 2024 ‧ Drama/Historical drama) based on the novel by Colson Whitehead. Elwood Curtis’ college dreams are shattered when he’s sentenced to Nickel Academy, a brutal reformatory in the Jim Crow South. Clinging to his optimistic worldview, Elwood strikes up a friendship with Turner, a fellow Black teen who dispenses fundamental tips for survival.

⭐️Hard Truths (R 2024 ‧ Comedy/Drama), released on January 10th. Pansy, angry and depressed, lashes out at family and strangers. Her constant criticism isolates her, except from her cheerful sister Chantal, who remains sympathetic despite their differences. 

Movies to Stream

See all the lists on my new post: Notes on Screen Entertainment

New and Noteworthy:

Back in Action– Action/Comedy on Netflix – January 17, 2025, Fifteen years after vanishing from the CIA to start a family, elite spies Matt and Emily jump back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown. Stars: Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz

You’re Cordially Invited – Comedy on Prime Video – January 30, 2025, A woman planning her sister’s ideal wedding and the father of a bride-to-be discover their destination weddings at a remote resort are double-booked. When both parties decide to share the small venue, chaos ensues and disaster awaits. Stars: Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell

Series

New and Noteworthy:

Missing You — Netflix Thriller Series based on Harlan Coben’s book, Detective Kat Donovan’s world unravels when she finds her estranged fiancé on a dating app; this leads Kat to reopen the unsolved mystery surrounding her father’s murder.

Lockerbie: A Search For Truth (drama series) on Peacock, On the night of 21 December 1988, Pan Am 103 crashed over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270 people and beginning a complex, long-running investigation to find the truth into the deadliest terror attack in Britain.

Doc (drama series) Fox series premieres on Hulu on January 7th, episodes released/airs weekly. It tells the story of Dr. Amy Larsen who loses her memory during a car accident. She must return to being an intern and somehow rebuild her life from the pieces that remain.

American Primeval – Netflix Western Series on January 9th, A mother and son fleeing from their past form a found family while confronting a harsh landscape of freedom and cruelty in the American West.

The Pitt, season 1 (Max Original), series premiere on January 9th, episodes air weekly until April 10th. Noah Wyle is back in scrubs. A realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in America as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Watson, (drama/mystery) series premiere on CBS (streaming on Paramount+) on January 28th, episodes released weekly, A year after the death of his friend and partner Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson resumes his medical career at a clinic dedicated to the treatment of rare diseases. However, he soon finds that his old life is not done with him yet.

Paradise (drama/thriller series), series premiere on Hulu on January 28th, episodes released weekly until March 8th. A security service team tasked with protecting a past president.

Returning sci-fi, action, mystery, and thrillers:

Will Trent, drama series, season 3 premiere on ABC, streams weekly on Hulu starting on January 8th, Based on Karin Slaughter’s bestselling books, the series follows Special Agent Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigations.

Severance, season 2 – Apple TV+ Series, premieres on January 17th, episodes released weekly until March 21st.

The Night Agent season 2 on Netflix January 23rd

The Recruit, season 2 — Netflix Series on January 30th