Lifestyle of a Fashionista

Volume 4: Issue 11: November 2025

“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald in The Great Gatsby

Cozy Season

Temperatures are dropping, the sun is setting earlier, and the holidays are days away. ‘Tis the season to get cozy.

Sweater Weather

From Purewow: The 13 Best Cashmere Sweaters to Buy in 2025, According to Experts and Editors

From Travel + Leisure: I’m Retiring My Basic Sweaters for These Cozy Fall Knits From Nordstrom, J.Crew, and More—Starting at Just $19

Read Long Cardigans The Long Cardigan Is Back—And Cozier Than Ever for Fall/Winter 2025

From Cosmopolitan: These Cute Fall Sweater Trends Will Make You Look Like the Heroine of a ’90s Rom-Com

From InStyle: Jennifer Garner’s Oh-So-Snuggly Turtleneck Sweater is the One Staple You Can’t Pass Up This Fall—From $30

From Marie Claire: The 5 Sweater Outfits I Keep on Constant Rotation in the Fall and Winter

For Men:

From GQ: Which Sweaters Will Define Fall 2025? 5 Menswear Experts Weigh In

From Esquire: The 14 Best Fall Sweaters to Score on Amazon and The 21 Best Sweaters to Buy Right Now

Seasonal Notes

Fall Trends

I wrote about fall trends in my September newsletter and in a separate post, Fall Vibes, Activities, and Trends.

From Who What Wear:

I’m a Shopping Director—These Are the Chic New Fall Items I Can’t Get Out of My Head

If You Only Buy One Pair of Boots This Fall, This Is the Trend It Should Be—Full Stop

Notes on Watching

Weekly series that are coming to a close in November, or have just wrapped up.

• The Lowdown (FX)  (season finale on November 4th on Hulu)
• Chad Powers (season finale on November 11th Hulu) 
• The Morning Show (season finale on November 19th on Apple TV+)
• Tulsa King (season finale November 23rd  on Paramount+)

See more lists of new, returning, and noteworthy movies and series. Read: Notes on Watching

Movies In Theaters

From The New York Times: 80 Movies to Watch This Fall

Visit Fandango to see all the movies in theaters. See the full list of 2025 releases: https://www.firstshowing.net/schedule2025/

From Rolling Stone: The 50 Most Anticipated Movies of Fall 2025

Wicked: For Good (PG 2025 ‧ Musical/Fantasy in theaters on November 21st). Stream Part 1 on Prime Video. Or watch them both in theaters on November 20th.

Events

‘Tis the season

It’s time to embrace the most wonderful time of the year. Many holiday events start in November.

Holiday Beverages:

Starbucks holiday menu returns Nov. 6. Starbucks also previewed items in their holiday merchandise collection and a limited-edition merchandise collaboration with Hello Kitty, which will be available in Starbucks coffeehouses on Nov. 6. 

Dunkin’® Unwraps the Holidays With New Cookie Butter Cloud Latte, Berry Sangria Refresher and Bacon Jam Creations on November 5th.

Christmas countdown. Download the app to see the countdown on your phone!

Watch Holiday Movies, see Notes on Watching.

Events in and around Boston:

New England Christmas Festival at Mohegan Sun, November 7 – 9.

Snowport Holiday Market opens November 7th.

Winter Oasis at the Stratus Bar in View Boston on November 4th. Step into a festive winter oasis at Stratus bar this holiday season! Adorned with glittering icicles, sparkling lights, and festive winter elements, this experience is a must on your holiday to-do list. The winter oasis features an array of holiday inspired cocktails, small bites, and unforgettable views of the city!

NIGHT LIGHTS: DAZZLING GARDENS November 22, 2025–January 4, 2026 | 4-10 PM Daily

Zoo lights at Stone Zoo start on November 14th.

Greenway trellis lighting on November 24th.

Bright Nights at Forest Park starts on November 26th.

SoWa Winter Festival opens November 28th.

The Boston Public Market’s Holiday Shopping Market opens November 28th.

Christmas Festival of Lights: Edaville holiday lights in Carver, MA starts on November 28th.

Boston Women’s Holiday Market at The Armory on Sunday, November 30, 2025, 11:00 AM  5:00 PM at the Arts at the Armory 191 Highland Avenue Somerville, MA, 02143