Lifestyle of a Fashionista

Volume 4: Issue 2: February 2025

“It’s ridiculous for a country to get all worked up about a game—except the Super Bowl, of course. Now that’s important.” —Andy Rooney

Notes on Fashion:

Winter Boots:

Owning a stylish pair of boots is essential as temperatures dip this winter. During the last Arctic blast, some places received record-breaking amounts of snow. Add a sturdy pair of boots to your wardrobe to deal with the elements or a stylish pair to keep your feet warm.

From Travel & Leisure: The 12 Best Snow Boots on Sale From $40 — Including Ugg, Sorel, Sperry, and More

From Wirecutter: The Best Winter Boots

Uggs: Love them or hate them, they are still trending.

Uggs keep your feet warm, can be stylish, and can protect your feet from the elements. I’ve been wearing Uggs for over ten years. I just purchased my fourth pair, which has a platform bottom. Platform Uggs have been having a moment; many celebrities were photographed wearing this Gen-Z-loved style.

From InStyle: Jennifer Lopez Can’t Stop Wearing the Cozy Cool-Girl Shoe That Starts at $45

From Elle (December 2024): The Cool-Girl Way to Style Ugg Boots, According to Street Style Stars

From Woman and Home: It’s hard to make UGG boots look chic, but Nicole Kidman 

For Men:

From Footwear News: Timothée Chalamet Comes Out as Uggs’ Biggest Fan, Wearing The Boots on ‘SNL’ and Courtside at a Knicks Game

From Northshore magazine: Six Men’s Boots That Merge Fashion and Function for Wintry Weather

Notes on Watching

The Oscar nominations have been announced. See the full list: The 97th Academy Awards | 2025. The show will air on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

From Rotten Tomatoes: Oscars 2025: Where to Watch the Nominees

See lists of February noteworthy movies and series to watch on my new post: Notes on Watching

Notes on Events

Black History Month

From CBS: Black History Month begins today. Here’s what to know about its origins and myths

Things to do:

Visit museums, read books, watch movies about black history. Watch movies, series, and read books by black creators.

From Bookshop.org: 2025 Releases by Black Authors

From Amina’s bookshelf: 2025 Black Debut Authors

Support black-owned businesses. In Boston: Black Owned Bos

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards

Sun, Feb 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Trevor Noah returns as host, and Beyoncé has the most nominations of any artist (11) and will likely come away with a few more statuettes to add to her record (she’s got 32 so far, more than any other Grammy winner in history). Watch on CBS or stream on Paramount+

The Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9, 2025 on FOX, kick off at 6:30 p.m. ET. The Chiefs will represent the AFC and the Eagles will represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. Grammy Award-winning artist Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show.

Reasons to watch the big game:

The football:

Kansas City and Philadelphia meet again. The Chiefs are looking to clinch three wins in a row. If your favorite team didn’t make it, join the haters online. From Forbes (Super Bowl 2025: The Internet Is Furious) “Fans of other teams can’t really support a Kansas City Chiefs or Philadelphia Eagles, but what they can do is come together and create a new team: one that hates on those two.“

The Food:

Whether you’re hosting or attending a party, or just snacking solo, the snacks and dishes make watching fun.

From Southern Living: 20 Of Grandma’s Favorite Super Bowl Recipes

Try a new dip. From All Recipes: Meet Ugly Dip: The 5-Minute Dip That Tastes Way Better Than It Looks

Posting on Social Media (pics from your party or gathering):

From Country Living: 78 Best Super Bowl Instagram Captions for All of Your Game Day Posts

The Commercials:

Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan reunite to recreate that famous scene. Other stars pitching products include: Matthew McConaughey, Martha Stewart, Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pratt.

From Forbes: From Sydney Sweeney To Hailee Steinfeld—These Super Bowl Commercials Will Have The Biggest Stars

The halftime show:

From USA Today: Who are the Super Bowl halftime show 2025 performers? Kendrick Lamar headlines lineup

Taylor Swift sightings:

From Page Six: Travis Kelce could drop another $3M on luxe Super Bowl 2025 suite for Taylor Swift and loved ones

Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day

Saturday, February 1, 2025 – Friday, February 28, 2025 At The Boston Public Library: Blind Date With a Book. Need a date for Valentine’s Day? Let the library set you up with a book!  Visit the New & Novel area in the Central Library anytime this February to pick up an anonymously wrapped book. We will include a short description of the book on the outside of the wrapping to help you choose a ‘date’ that suits your taste! 

From Meet Boston: Boston’s Best Galentine’s Day Ideas. “Popularized by the hit TV sitcom, Parks and Rec, ‘Galentine’s Day’ is celebrated every year on February 13th. This modern special holiday redirects the romantic couple focus of Valentine’s Day to a celebration of the relationships between you and your best friends.“

From Unwind Studios: 6 Fun Activities for Your Galentine’s Day Gathering

From The Knot: 95 Romantic, Unique and Spicy Valentine’s Day Ideas for Every Couple

From The New York Times: The 38 Best Cheap Valentine’s Day Gifts (Mostly) Under $25

Presidents Day

This year, Presidents Day falls on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Enjoy your day off and maybe do some shopping. There will be sales at all your favorite retailers.