It Just Came to Me…

It Just Came to Me… is a grab bag of news and information culled from my inbox and presented to you in a bulletin-esque format. Enjoy!

Wolf Man Teaser

Check out this teaser from Blumhouse’s upcoming Wolf Man, written by Rebecca Angelo (Orange Is the New Black), Lauren Schuker Blum (Orange Is the New Black), Corbett Tuck (Insidious), and Leigh Whannell (Saw, The Invisible Man). According to IMDb, in this fresh take on the classic tale “A man must protect himself and his family when they are being stalked, terrorized, and haunted by a deadly werewolf at night during a full moon. But as the night stretches on, the man begins to behave strangely.” The film stars Julia Garner (Ozark), Christopher Abbott (It Comes at Night), and Sam Jaeger (Lucky Number Slevin). It was directed by Leigh Whannell. You can watch Wolf Man in theaters on January 17, 2025.

Get “Lost in the Country” with Tori Martin

We’ve all been there. The pace gets to be a little too fast and we need to take a step away from the hustle and bustle of urban living. Whether it’s for a day or a lifetime, Tori Martin makes a compelling argument for you to get “Lost in the Country.” In her latest video, this seasoned artist offers an enticing look at the appeal of the country lifestyle and mindset. Co-written with Bill DiLuigi and Kirsti Manna and produced by Bill Warner (LuckySky Music), “Lost in the Country” follows up Tori’s other sonic successes, such as “What Would Dolly Do,” “Steppin’ In It,” and “Lucky,”

Throughout the video, Martin shines the spotlight on her fur family, giving cameos to her French bulldog (Lucky), one of her golden retrievers (Daisy), and her horse (Butterscotch). Her sizzling vocals are matched by her sassy strut and Texas glam, making “Lost in the Country” a provocative pitch for following Tori down a long country road to a simpler life.

For more information, visit Tori’s website.

Jenna Ortega heralds fall‘s Gothic Romance and Dark Coquette fashion trends

Fashion experts at Boohoo have noticed a recent trend in searches for “gothic romance.” Part of this 471% increase has been attributed to Jenna Ortega’s gothic glam looks that became so prevalent during her press run for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Additionally, Jenna’s intriguing style seems to have sparked a global interest for people hoping to adopt the star’s aesthetic. When compared to the last three months, “burgundy dress” searches increased 53%, “plaid skirt” went up 52%, and “leather top” jumped up by 35%.  

A spokesperson for Boohoo commented: “Incorporating the ‘gothic romance’ aesthetic is a perfect way to set the mood for your autumn wardrobe. Adding black, burgundy, or brown pieces, with interesting fabric touches like lace or leather, will instantly elevate your look, and seamlessly transition outfits for the new season.”

“For fans of the ‘coquette’ trend, this is great news! By evolving this style, it can still play a key part in your autumn/winter outfits — trading in pastel and springtime prints for darker, vampy hues with a girly twist. It’s the perfect way to capture that ‘it-girl’ vibe for autumn.” 

For more help with upgrading your wardrobe for fall, visit Boohoo.

Emily in Paris responsible for uptick in searches for “marketing jobs”

According to research performed by Skyline Social, U.S. searches for ‘marketing degree’ have risen a remarkable 92.3% since the Emily in Paris premiere on Netflix in October 2020. Globally, the increase has been 78.9%. Additionally, Google Trends has identified a 53.3% increase in U.S. searches for ‘marketing job’ and a 54.2% uptick for ‘marketing career’ since October 2020.

Skyline Social’s Ash Davis commented, “Since its release in 2020, Netflix’s Emily in Paris has become a global phenomenon, with research showing that the romantic comedy-drama television series was the most-watched show on the streaming platform in 2022. However, viewers are hungry for more than Lily Collins’ iconic fashion looks. According to this study, online interest in marketing degrees, jobs, and careers has skyrocketed since October 2020. These findings suggest people are eager to break into the marketing field in 2024, and it will be interesting to see how season four continues to inspire the world of up-and-coming marketers.” 

The last five episodes Emily in Paris Season 4 were released on Netflix on Thursday, September 12.

The wait is over for the return of the vintage Lenox Spice Village

The Lenox Spice Village

If you were one of over 25,000 people who signed up to be notified when Lenox’s Spice Village would be re-released, the wait is over! After being discontinued for nearly 35 years, the nostalgic collection has returned — thanks to prodding from social media. Even better, Lenox has maintained the collection’s original price. You can get the Spice Village for $15 per piece, $72 for a six-piece set, or $285 for the entire collection (24 pieces). All pieces and set combinations of the Lenox Spice Village are available now for pre-order at Lenox.com and Macy’s.

Cover photo credit: Giulia Parmigiani/Netflix © 2024