Unpeeled

"Unpeeled" has MOVED!

2010-08-25T16:26:00.000-07:00

Check out the new location for my blog at: http://meg-unpeeled.tumblr.com/. I like the formatting much better and I think it will add to the fun. Hope to see you there!

Little Tokyo

2010-08-23T15:29:00.000-07:00

My husband and I attempted to get into a "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" book signing with the author/artist, Bryan Lee O'Malley, at the Giant Robot 2 store in Los Angeles, but there was no guarantee of getting in with what looked like about a 2-hour wait, so I decided to just take pictures of the crowd instead.
Event poster!

The back of Bryan Lee O'Malley's head!

Giant Robot 2 sign!

The Power of Love!

Cute Lolita!

Chihuahua!

After our attempt to get into the signing, the Tokyo Japanese Outlet across the street caught my eye and, once inside, I was in kawaii heaven. The store had everything from bento boxes to Hello Kitty chopsticks to paper fans to Japanese cosmetics and more. This is the perfect place to get odd little gifts for your friends.

Happy Sponges!

These plastic gentlemen are judging you harshly...very harshly.

Lucky cats!

Mmm...candy.

I ended up buying the following:

Strawberry Pocky - $2.49

Iwaku erasers - $.50 each

Strawberry-scented ice cream bubbles (pink) - $1.99

Happy fun time!

Friday Night Sing Along @ Disney Concert Hall

2010-08-20T11:23:00.001-07:00

Calling all musical theatre nerds! Walt Disney Concert Hall is having a FREE Broadway Sing Along tonight at 6:30. Belt out popular tunes from "Grease," "Chicago," "South Pacific," "RENT," "Fiddler on the Roof," "The Music Man" and more with live musical accompaniment. (Lyric sheets provided.)

Not for the faint of heart, as being surrounded by hundreds of musical theatre fans of varying vocal skill levels may be a blast for some and one of the inner circles of hell for others.

More info here.

OC Roller Girls

2010-08-17T15:35:00.000-07:00

On Saturday I went to an Orange County Roller Girls bout at The Rinks in Huntington Beach with my husband and it was AWEsome! Okay, so it's not quite like the movie "Whip It," but it was a blast all the same.

(Photo by Jay Mungia, OCRG website)

We showed up about halfway through the bout between the Wheel Housewives of OC and the Prison City Rollers (from Chino Hills), but we did get to see the tough and adorable Navel Oranges, the junior rollers league, skating during halftime, and we saw the entirety of the Blockwork Orange vs. Central Coast Roller Derby bout. Orange County won them both. Go Orange!

There were a variety of age groups at the bout, everyone from babies to grannies, which was surprising considering my pre-conceived notions of the bad-assness of roller derby. Overall, aside from the somewhat scantily-clad ladies skating around the rink, it was a pretty wholesome event. (Actually, the roller girls were wearing far more clothing than you would see at your average beach volleyball game.) During the bout there were no fists thrown or brawls, but a jammer on the opposing team suffered some sort of knee injury and had to sit out the rest of the bout. Since the track isn't "banked" (tilted inward), there was a risk of flying roller girls smashing into the front row. Some high school kids sitting in front of us got a lap full of the tiny Wild Bella, a jammer for Wheel Housewives, but they seemed excited about being smashed by a roller girl.

It was a fun scene, with vendors selling pin-up accessories, jewelry, t-shirts, buttons, stickers, and baked goods, along with the official OC Rollergirls merch. There was also a vegetarian food truck parked outside that made AMAZING barbeque tofu tacos. Seriously, they were amazing. Drool... You can stalk the truck on Twitter @SeabirdsTruck.

One thing I recommend is to look up roller derby rules online before you go. It's a relatively simple game compared to, say, football, but it can be chaotic and confusing if you don't know what's going on. The hubby and I were pretty confused at first, so he looked up the rules on his phone and we enjoyed the experience even more after we understood what we were seeing.

The next bout is on Saturday, September 11: OC Roller Girls vs. San Diego Roller Derby. Catch it if you can. More info about OC Roller Girls here.

Scott Pilgrim & Edgar Wright

2010-08-13T15:40:00.000-07:00

I started reading the "Scott Pilgrim" graphic novel series by Bryan Lee O'Malley last week at the hubby's recommendation and I'm through book 4 of 6. Love it. It's funny, clever, full of great characters and silly drama, and the art style is cute-as-all-get-out. So now I'm even more excited to see the film version, which is opening tonight. Supposedly I'm not the target audience, but it stars Michael Cera and many other actors I love, so it would have to suck pretty badly to disappoint me.

The movie, "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," is directed by Edgar Wright, who also directed the kick-ass British movies "Hot Fuzz" and "Shaun of the Dead." I recently discovered a British series he also directed called "Spaced" (starring Simon Pegg of the aformentioned "Fuzz" and "Shaun"), which displays his usual hilarious timing and quick cuts between reality and fantasy. The series has a great cast, video game inspired fight scenes, geeky pop culture references and satirical plotlines, and it revolves around of couple of misanthropic, sporadically employed boy/girl friends who share an apartment together. At only 14 episodes, it's not a big viewing commitment and you can see them all for free here on Hulu. Below, a cartoon of the cast of "Spaced."

Leaping Bunny

2010-08-12T16:54:00.000-07:00

I had previously been under the impression that Revlon, a cosmetics company I frequently buy from, did not conduct animal testing. Revlon was listed on PETA's website as being at the forefront of major cosmetics companies that stopped testing their products on animals, having given up the practice in 1989.

However, I recently read about the "Leaping Bunny" program, which, according to leapingbunny.org, began in 1996 when eight national animal protection groups banded together to form the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC), in response to misleading information from companies that were abiding by their own definition of "cruelty-free" or "animal friendly" without the participation of animal protection groups. The CCIC promotes a single comprehensive standard and an internationally recognized Leaping Bunny logo.

According to the website, the "Leaping Bunny Standard" is short for the Corporate Standard of Compassion for Animals, a voluntary pledge that cosmetic, personal care, and/or household product companies make to clear animal testing from all stages of product development. The company's ingredient suppliers make the same pledge and the result is a product guaranteed to be 100% free of new animal testing. All Leaping Bunny companies must be open to independent audits, and commitments are renewed on an annual basis.

So companies like Revlon, who claim to have banned animal testing, may only be referring to the finished product. As stated by Leaping Bunny, the majority of animal testing occurs at the ingredient level. Similarly, some companies may state, “We do not test on animals,” when in fact they merely contract other companies to do the testing.

As an animal lover, this has caused me to re-think which companies I choose to support with my money. Luckily, the website has a convenient listing of all the companies that participate in the the Leaping Bunny program for everything from personal care to household products.

The cosmetics listings include more popular brands such as Urban Decay, Hard Candy, The Body Shop and even your grandma's favorite, Mary Kay, as well as lesser known companies to check out. Shop it here.

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts w/Cherie Currie

2010-08-11T15:13:00.000-07:00

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, w/special guest Cherie Currie from The Runaways, will be playing TONIGHT at the OC Fairgrounds Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa at 8:00 PM. Rock! Get tickets here.

"Scarlett Takes Manhattan"

2010-08-10T13:16:00.000-07:00

I've been mulling over the idea of creating an online and/or self-published burlesque-themed comic and I wanted to see what was out there already. I stumbled upon a blog post about Molly Crabapple (best name ever), the artist behind the Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School phenomenon, who published her own graphic novel, "Scarlett Takes Manhattan," in 2009. (Read the article here.) The novel stars Scarlett O'Herring, a vaudeville performer, courtesan and fire eater, who romps her way through late 19th century New York.

I'm surprised it took me a year to discover this, but it's now on my wish list.

Women Playwrights in 2010-11 SCR Season

2010-08-06T10:11:00.000-07:00

I'm genuinely excited for the 2010-11 season of plays at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa (my workplace), especially for the production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" planned for winter of 2011. But I'm also very much looking forward to the offerings by women playwrights. Here's what the theatre has planned:

IN THE NEXT ROOM or THE VIBRATOR PLAY by Sarah Ruhl
September 26 - October 17, 2010

Broadway's latest mega-hit is set in the Victorian era, just before its corseted women shed their inhibitions. A new electric invention has been introduced to the medical world. Dr. Givings, one of its early champions, marvels at the effect it has on patients suffering from "female hysteria," while in the adjoining room, his own wife yearns for another kind of intimacy. This funny, tender and illuminating play has generated excitement from East Coast to West.

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BECKY SHAW by Gina Gionfriddo
October 22 - November 21, 2010

Like the Victorian upstart Becky Sharp, this modern Becky is unsure, overdressed and socially ambitious. But watch out! She's no shrinking violet, as the silkily cynical Max soon learns. From their first date, which includes an unscheduled visit to the police station, these 30-somethings, along with the newlyweds who set them up, surprise us—and themselves—in a comedy thriller The New York Times called "ferociously funny." Its mega-talented author writes smart crime drama for television ("Law and Order") and sharp-witted comedy for the stage.

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CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION by Annie Baker
January 9-30, 2011

Pretend to be a baseball glove. Write down your darkest secret, and lie on the floor while someone reads it out loud. Have an entire conversation using only the word "goulash." Welcome to Marty Kreisberg's acting class! In a small Vermont town, a divorced and depressed carpenter, a flirty former actress, a pouty 16-year old, and Marty's hippie husband are all a bit bored with life and looking for an outlet. But are they ready for what Marty's exercises reveal about them and their classmates? This Off-Broadway comedy triumph was extended twice by popular demand.

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Prop 8 Extinct?

2010-08-05T09:25:00.000-07:00

Here's hoping Prop 8 goes the way of the dodo.

Music Stream: Wavves & Best Coast

2010-08-04T11:30:00.000-07:00

My husband, JT, frequently introduces me to new music and he recently told me about two California bands: punk kids Wavves, and Best Coast, an indie band with dreamy harmonies. Rumor has it the two lead singers just happen to be dating each other. Cute. Stream them here:

Wavves "King of the Beach"

Best Coast "Our Deal"

"Little Mermaid" Ring

2010-08-03T12:44:00.000-07:00

Disney Couture has created a yellow gold plated, hinged fish jaw ring inspired by "The Little Mermaid." Say what now? A bit morbid, but definitely fun and oddly edgy. $32 here.

Elsewhere Vintage SALE

2010-08-02T16:48:00.000-07:00

My favorite local vintage clothing store, Elsewhere Vintage (plus their man version, Joy Ride) is having a sale. They have the best dresses, bags and hats and are located in Old Town Orange. Check 'em out!

http://www.elsewherevintage.com/

THIS BLOG: RE-VAMPTASTIC!

2010-08-02T16:27:00.000-07:00

Hello, ladies and gents.

I've decided to re-vamp my blog and let go of the more personal, introspective entries to turn it into a stop for Orange County and Los Angeles gals (and guys as well, if they're so inclined) looking for cool things to do on a liberal arts major's salary. Here's what I'm looking to feature:

- SoCal concerts, performances and events, especially those that might appeal to the ladies
- Creative fashion: low-cost, handmade and/or DIY styles
- Book, film & music reviews, especially for, about and/or made by women
- and more...because we all want more.

This summer has been a blast and I was inspired to share all of the kick-ass events, happenings and goings-on that are held all over our area every month of the year. For a gal who grew up and went to college in Idaho (which is beautiful, but rural), constantly having exciting things to do just around the corner is still a novelty.

On occasion, I will promote my own projects or those of my friends, but I will always disclose my connections to the project if I post about it.

Hope you like it! More to come...

MEG

Succumbing to Twitter

2009-06-03T13:27:00.000-07:00

@gablefox

Ultra-Girly Pink Explosion!

2009-03-06T12:22:00.000-08:00

Royal/T Cafe, L.A. (I'll be here on Sunday to celebrate my b-day!)

Knit iPhone

2009-03-05T13:18:00.000-08:00

Made me smile...

http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2007/07/knit_iphone.html

Birthday Wish List

2009-03-04T13:16:00.001-08:00

I'll be 30 tomorrow. All I'm asking for is to have a few of my friends join me for a birthday lunch and some museum-viewing on Sunday, but below is my ultimate if-I-won-the-lottery wish list.

Black Ray-ban Wayfarer sunglasses, vintage or new...just like Audrey's!

Coco Chanel Mademoiselle perfume

(I'm running out of my old bottle.)

Paul Frank "City Bike"

Amazon Kindle 2

Vivienne Tam Netbook

Blackberry Curve

OR

The ultimate bourgeois accessory: the iPhone

Take-Out Lamp

2009-02-10T11:36:00.000-08:00

http://www.supermarkethq.com/product/take-out-light

via Simply Grove: http://simplygrove.blogspot.com/

2008 Art & Pop Culture Favorites

2009-02-02T14:12:00.001-08:00

PLAY:

A Feminine Ending

South Coast Repertory - Costa Mesa, CA

CONCERT:

Rilo Kiley
The Greek Theatre - Los Angeles, CA

ART EXHIBIT:

Inaugural Installation

Broad Contemporary Art Museum (BCAM)

L.A. County Museum of Art (LACMA) - Los Angeles, CA

MOVIE:
Vicky Cristina Barcelona

DVD:

Paris Je T'aime

T.V. SHOW:
"Mad Men"
AMC

ALBUM:
"Volume One"
She & Him

PODCAST:
"The Ricky Gervais Show"
Series 5

BOOK:

Born Standing Up

Steve Martin

COMIC BOOK:

Meatcake #17

Dame Darcy

MAGAZINE:

BUST

R2D2

2009-01-29T13:56:00.000-08:00

Work it.

http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=4255&cat=108

Day in L.A.: La Brea Tar Pits & LACMA

2009-01-23T17:22:00.000-08:00

1/18/09

La Brea Tar Pits

Me: "Oh, Slothy, how I love thee!"

Below pics taken at the "Hearst: The Collector" exhibition at the LACMA...

before they told me to put my camera away! Fascists!

Steampunk!

2009-01-14T17:21:00.000-08:00

Steampunk is my latest fashion/aesthetic obsession. With its broiling mixture of the Old West, 19th century science fiction, pirate romanticism, Victorian nostalgia, and alternate-universe, steam-powered, fantastical technology, steampunk has captured my imagination. I've copied this style in a subtle, everyday manner recently, but I wish I had the courage (and resources) to go all the way. Actually, maybe I'll give my burlesque character, Kate Fox, a steampunk makeover. Now SHE could pull it off.

Happy Anti-Holidays!

2008-12-18T15:51:00.000-08:00

Gary Baseman

Dame Darcy

Mark Ryden

Happy Holidays

2008-12-18T10:56:00.000-08:00

This is my Christmas card for this year, drawn and designed by Andrea Gutierrez, the lovely artist behind Little Bighead. (I love this image in particular because the two characters look a bit like me and my husband!) Andrea's quickly become one of my favorite artists. Here's her Etsy store: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=101351.

I hope anyone who reads this is having a joyful and stress-free holiday season. :)

Barking at the Moon...

2008-11-24T16:08:00.000-08:00

On Saturday I saw the new Disney computer animated movie Bolt with JT and his 12-year-old brother. For a family pic I really enjoyed it (and laughed my ass off at the quixotic, somewhat insane hamster), but I was surprised to hear what sounded like a Jenny Lewis song playing under a montage about halfway through the movie. JT thought it might be Jewel, but I wasn't convinced. Sure enough, after checking the credits at the end I was able to confirm that it was Jenny. (After constantly playing "Under the Blacklight" all spring and summer, her beautiful little trill is ingrained in my brain.) The track is called "Barking at the Moon" and it's lovely, as her music tends to be. Kudos to the Disney people who asked her to perform on the soundtrack - an unexpectedly cool choice.

Dead Men Tell No Tales

2008-09-18T14:32:00.002-07:00

Ahoy, mateys! In honor of "Talk Like a Pirate Day," below is a picture taken by me'self of Cap'n Jack Sparrow at The Land O' Disney with an arrrrrdorable little samurai. "Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me!"

Autumn

2008-09-18T10:44:00.000-07:00

Pumpkin Spice lattes are back at Starbucks, as is Pumpkin Ale at Rutabagorz in Tustin. Yay, pumpkins! Simple minds...simple pleasures. :) Fall just might be my favorite season. I wish I could visit NYC this year.

V for Vendetta

2008-08-04T13:13:00.001-07:00

I saw it for the first time this weekend and can't stop thinking about it...

Nerd Love

2008-07-25T16:48:00.000-07:00

"Well, we are technically engaged..."

Green Tea Pancakes

2008-07-25T16:46:00.001-07:00

I think I'll try fixin' this for my fella. Mmm...

1/2 lb. pancake mix
2 tbsps. Matcha (powdered green tea)
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 tbsp. butter

1. Mix pancake mix and powdered green tea.

2. Add eggs and milk and mix well.

3. Melt butter in a pan and make pancakes.

Sassy Crutches?

2008-07-15T18:28:00.001-07:00

Since I'm currently hobbling around on a sprained ankle, I was researching ideas for customizing my brand-spanking-new crutches and ran across Lemon Aid. The woman who crafts them spent a couple of years on crutches due to a plane crash that took the lives of her husband and son, and she decided to make a living out of helping others feel a little more chipper about having to use these clunky, awkward contraptions. And 50% of the proceeds go to Step with Hope (stepwithhope.org), a nonprofit foundation she established herself.

Though they're too pricey for me ($100 - $175), I loved these designs (l to r: Hollywood, Vegas, Sudan, Taipei):

Little Bighead

2008-07-11T11:20:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago I purchased this original drawing ("Tea Girl"), along with some mini-buttons, from my lovely friend, Andrea. She is just the right combination of talented, warm, creative and down-to-earth. Her product line name is Little Bighead, and her art is childlike, feminine and a bit surreal. For her Etsy store, go here: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=101351.

Kick-Ass Party Theme: Day of the Dead!

2008-07-10T17:29:00.000-07:00

Dame Darcy! Storybook Paintings!

2008-07-10T10:30:00.000-07:00

I heart Dame Darcy! Since discovering her during my underground/alternative comics kick in 2005, I've been a huge fan and even bought one of her illustrations at an art show (among various other books and crafts over the last few years). She's an artist/comic book creator/filmmaker/musician/crafty chica, and the loveliest Victorian/goth/pseudo-mermaid/fairy tale princess I've ever encountered.

She's cool because she:

is from Idaho and is now NYLA bicoastal

plays the banjo and writes eerie, silly, ethereal songs, both as a solo artist and with her band, Death by Doll

writes and illustrates "Meatcake" (my favorite comic book)

features awesome characters in her comics, such as mermaids, pirates, Siamese twins, a girl who has a head like a Pez dispenser, a wolf-man and a talking shellfish
cites Sir John Tenniel and Edward Gorey as artistic influences

made a giant fabric picture of the Last Supper starring characters from Alice in Wonderland (which I would buy if I could afford it)

re-works, alters and sells vintage clothing, sometimes with her illustrations on the pieces, and has unique, lovely personal style

makes tiny, delicate dolls

will soon be releasing Gasoline, an "Environmentally-Conscientious Rock and Roll Post-Apocalyptic Fairy Tale of Witches and Family," which will take the form of a graphic novel, a film and an album
read Heath Ledger's palm
painted a mural in Margaret Cho's house
had her own nutty New York Public Access show called "Turn of the Century," which featured guests like Courtney Love and Thurston Moore
goes on dating shows like "Blind Date," "Third Wheel" and "Flavor of Love" seemingly just to get publicity and mess with the contestants, and even turned the typical hot tub scene on its head by singing and splashing in the water while dressed as a mermaid

...oh, just go see for yourself at http://www.damedarcy.com/

She will having an art opening TONIGHT, from 5:00 - 9:00 PM at the Clair Obscur Gallery - 453 S. Spring Street, L.A. 90013 - http://www.clairobscurgallery.com/. I would go if I could, but a sprained ankle is now making it difficult for me to even walk over to the printer at work. Urgh.

Here's the flyer:

Type B

2008-07-01T13:35:00.001-07:00

I bought this shirt yesterday at http://www.lookforfiddleheads.etsy.com/. I couldn't resist.

TYPE B. Type B is for creativity, imagination, and a philosophical look on life. A type B is a joy to live with as long as you don't tell them what to do. How do I know this?

Women's short sleeve, super soft 100% organic cotton. Pre-washed, Pre-shrunk.

Also, my favorite magazine:

Belle Epoque

2008-06-30T18:25:00.000-07:00

I recently thought of the phrase "Belle Epoque" and was wondering what exactly it meant and why I was thinking of it now. It turns out it represents, at least in its idealized sense, a kind of beauty, innocence and time of social change that I'm seeking now.

In doing a bit of online research, I stumbled upon this website of photo collages and other creative projects:

http://www.artchixstudio.com/index.htm

Here are some of my favorites:

"Wings of Fancy"

"Saucy Showgirls"

"The Heart of Paris"

"Seaside Cuties"

"La Belle Epoque"

From Wikipedia:

Belle Epoque (French for "Beautiful Era")

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_epoque

Wall-E

2008-06-30T15:47:00.000-07:00

Sweet, satirical, foreboding, visually-compelling, mysterious, and childlike...a surprisingly subversive call to action and a summer must-see.

Leisure

2008-06-27T11:12:00.000-07:00

It's amazing what good company, good food and a little browsing will do for my outlook on life.

Sunday: Lunch with Mr. G. Stomp at The Filling Station in Orange - fun conversation, laughs, fries, fruit, etc., then browsing antique stores, looking at furniture and jewelry I couldn't possibly afford. Fell in love with a 1940s mahogany and pink velour (?) couch and chair set. Pristine condition - comfortable, elegant...aaah...even dreaming about it is nice. Of course, I would need my own apartment to truly enjoy it...details, schmeetails! But, I ask you (whoever you are), is it possible to fall in love at first sight with an inanimate object? Yes, yes, I think it is. I also tried on a $2,000 art deco diamond ring and spied a $100 pink 1950s chiffon prom dress at the same store. (Yes, I love pink. I am a girl. Fuck off.) Oh, how I long for more disposable income! But Mr. Stomp was a great browsing companion, so that made all the longing worthwhile. He's always drawn to the most unusual things...like a giant "Dutchboy" head that could be used as a footstool...which I find to be quite entertaining.

Last night: Douglas asked me to dinner at the Gypsy Den at The Lab in Costa Mesa after a frustrating day at work. He entertained me with his impression of his idea of a French Canadian hipster, which turned out to be more like, as he said, "Bruce Springsteen doing a French Cheech Marin." I had a delicious plate of nachos, then we browsed Urban Outfitters. I know the company is run by conservative Republicans, which baffles me when I look at their imitation-bohemian merchandise, but I can't resist the pull of the store. I mean where else can I get Miranda July's Learning to Love You More, a plastic Hello-Kitty-in-a-box (Which one will I get? Surprise!), a unicorn necklace, a pair of cowboy boots, and a one-of-a-kind pinafore all in one place? Nowhere else I know of, aside from my imaginary Princess Town store (which would also have a puppy play area/petting zone). I do find it amusing that the Barack Obama mugs and t-shirts they're shilling will indirectly fund the Republican party, but it's amusing in a "Ha, ha! The world sucks!" kind of way.

I did buy a book last night, which is The Cheap Date Guide to Style. It's so fun to read, and has interviews with Vivienne Westwood, Chloe Sevigny, Dita Von Teese and more. With how much I've been thinking about fashion lately, it's great to come across a publication (Cheap Date is a British mag) that encourages thrift store shopping and developing your own style, rather than trying to live above your means. (NOTE: It was also featured in the latest issue of Bust.)

Distracting myself with beautiful things and nice people makes me feel like there's more order and sweetness in my life. I don't think that's necessarily the healthiest way to cope with stress or dissatisfaction with my present circumstances, but it's better than drinking myself into oblivion (however fun that may be). My roommate, Dahlia, does crafts, puts together gorgeous outfits and choreographs burlesque routines to add more beauty to her life. She inspires me to be more productive.

2008-06-20T11:33:00.000-07:00

Rilo Kiley at the Greek Theater in L.A. - 6/18/08:

Jenny: tousled red hair - sexy & charismatic

Blake & Jenny = Similar style to Douglas and me? (according to him)

Singing along - just like summer camp - Oh, happiness!

Jealous of Jenny's looks/style/voice/strut/guitar skills

Guy in a giant fish costume running on stage during "Silver Lining" - plus huge, clear balloons filled with silver confetti

Pine trees

Holding his hand

Dahlia & MQ dancing and singing

RK t-shirt (gray w/crashing cars) & yellow possum beach towel

Zooey Deschanel(!) milling after concert - turquoise and white polka dot dress/huge eyes/perfect white skin/dainty/loveable/shy - Courageous Drea gets her picture with her!

Walking to car: bliss, palms, full moon, clutching the towel & tee, beautiful homes, thick tree roots, friends...