Lisa Frank Is Real

Did you collect Lisa Frank stuff as a kid? My sister and I didn't have tons of it but growing up in the 80's and 90's we definitely accumulated the stickers, folders, binders, etc. The above is a fascinating video that Urban Outfitters put together interviewing a shadowed Lisa Frank, who does not want anyone to know her identity. At one point she calls herself a lunatic and there is a tour of her factory's underground vault that stores one of each and every product they've ever made. Also, for added entertainment, they include a clip of Mila Kunis wearing an awesome hat in an early 90's Lisa Frank ad.

Designer Disney Dresses Up For Auction

Harrod's in London is apparently auctioning off designer interpretations of our favorite Disney princess dresses for charity. Oscar de la Renta designed the Snow White number below, Roberto Cavalari designed the Pocahontas one and Missoni the Mulan. Which is your favorite? Belle was always my favorite Disney princess so I'm loving the yellow. They are currently on display in LA and will be auctioned off in November. 

Mary Poppins

Were you a big Mary Poppins fan as a kid? I loved that movie growing up, Julie Andrews is such an icon. Have you seen this preview for the new movie about the making of Mary Poppins staring Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and Emma Thompson as the writer PL Travers. I think it looks pretty cute, I hope it gets good reviews.

PS. What "Tuppence the Birds" means and Buzzfeed's funny (and unsettling) list of why Mary Poppins is actually a pretty messed up movie.

Are Troll Dolls Back?

I'm walking through the Children's section at Nordstrom last week and what do I see on the checkout counter but TROLLS! I hadn't seen them in years but it definitely brought back a lot of childhood memories. Apparently Dreamworks has just acquired the rights to make a new troll doll movie and they are hoping to revive the popularity of the ugly little bejeweled dolls. Remember how important those jewels were? :)