"Whoever said orange was the new pink was seriously disturbed."

KATIE

Guess who I met at work tonight...

That's right! The very own Elle Woo - I mean, Reese Witherspoon! The best perk about working at a world famous tourist stop is that you get to see celebrities stop in from time to time. Reese has visited a few times though, and tonight I got to meet her for the first time. She was very sweet, super cute, and tiny. I mean, normally celebrities look a little different when you see them in real life, but Ms. Witherspoon was just so much littler than I'd expected. She was dressed very well though. Dark jeans with a lighter, looser denim top and a straw fedora that she took off once inside in order to reveal her otherworldly hair (seriously, it was beautiful).

I usually get pretty starstruck when I see someone famous, but I surprised myself by keeping my cool as I rang up her purchases.  Go me!

- Katie

PS, sorry for using this site as a personal diary for this post. But really, how often do you meet Reese Witherspoon? I just had to share.

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katie likes...alice in wonderland.

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is it just me, or does little alice's dress seem quite reminiscent of prada's spring 2008 ready-to-wear collection?

whether or not tim burton's somewhat loosely based twist on the psychedelic, disney classic drew inspirations from fashion, fashion is certainly drawing inspiration from alice. more specifically, jewelry:

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tom binns, beloved for his edgy take on fancy gemstones and pearls, took inspiration from the soon-to-be-released film and created a line for disney couture of 35 pieces that will range from $50.00 to $500.00; but don't think that's all...

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he's on a roll, not only collaborating with disney couture, but with walt disney signature line. the signature pieces (in my opinion) definitely display some of binns' more recognizable styles. don't think that getting your hands on the queen of hearts' jewels is going to be an easy feat though, because the 6 signature pieces of jewelry will only be sold in high end boutiques and cost between $1000 to $2000.

i think i may be content just snagging some cheshire cat hoops from the disney couture line, thank you very much!

kr.

katie likes...contra.

so while i told myself that (for some reason) i'd buy this contra by vampire weekend on cd, i just got so anxious that i bought it on itunes, and let me tell you,

so worth it.

i recommend purchasing this album by any means possible immediately. it's giving me some summer hope to get me through this bitter winter.

kr.

jax likes...super mash bros.

my new go-to for music for when i'm doing my hair and makeup, getting ready to go out.

if you're tired of the same song mash ups by dj girl talk, try some super mash bros for very similar mixes with different songs. they have two full albums worth.

jax likes...the roo

drew barrymore at bonnaroo '09

i keep getting more and more excited for bonnaroo even though it's still a half a year away!  my list of music festival needs thus far includes:

antique turquoise jewelry, anthropologie scarf, free people bra top, american apparel tie dye set, acid wash shorts, original ray ban aviators, anthropologie headband, peacock earrings found on etsy, and chacos.

last year it was sweltering hot, so once again i plan on keeping clothes to a minimum.  chacos are a muddy outdoor festival must-have; they make getting around so much easier and reduce the risk of losing your shoes.  my friend katherine and i are once again planning to tie dye our own multi-purpose clothes.  we basically get a piece of fabric that's the right size to be used as a tube top, skirt, dress, and scarf, all in one.  and the aviators are an obvious hippie necessity.

i pre-ordered my ticket as soon as they went on sale in november. i got the funniest christmas card from the people at bonnaroo for ordering early; i wish i had a scanner so i could put it on here.  one of the best parts about bonnaroo last year was seeing all the crazy people and what they wore.  it was an amazing experience and gave me a lot of inspiration for my own current style.  all the people there (and there were A LOT) seemed so original, funky, and eclectic, without seeming to try.

 

mary kate and ashley olsen, and joy bryant, each at bonnaroo

my dad is trying to get a client of his to upgrade my ticket to vip (actually paying for it would cost more than $1000 extra).  the best thing about that would be that people with vip tickets get access to actual bathrooms and showers that don't just use recycled water.  and i guess backstage access at some of the stages would be cool.

i'm still working on paying my parents back for my ticket (being jobless sucks), then hopefully i will start on obtaining my above necessities!  wish me luck.  hopefully six months will be enough.

jax

katie likes...julie and julia.

so the other night my family (and my close friend virginia in substitute of my sister) had a quaint little chinese take-out dinner while we watched the movie julie and julia, starring amy adams and meryl streep. while i knew i'd probably enjoy it solely for the fact that i enjoy baking sweet treats and because it's been quite a while since i've seen any chick flick, i was incredibly shocked by the end when i decided that it had pushed its way toward the top of my favorite movies list!

the movie is just absolutely adorable. the way that the movie swaps between the lives of julie and julia is done perfectly. i'd say that even if you don't love cooking (or in my case, baking), it's still a cute movie. i'm definitely adding it to my christmas wishlist. that way, if i'm ever feeling sluggish on a rainy spring day, i'll just pop it in the DVD tray and not only watch a great movie, but feel motivated to get out of bed and do something with my life.

i definitely recommend it.

kr.