Thu, 02 July 2009 at 3:25 pm

Alexis Bledel is Poppy Pretty

Alexis Bledel and JustJared.com help Coach launch the Poppy handbag collection at Coach’s premiere Short Hills, NJ location on Wednesday (July 1).

The 27-year-old former Gilmore Girls star wore a gorgeous yellow Lela Rose dress, Giuseppe Zanotti heels, Mawi crystal and chain bracelet and, of course, a Coach Poppy “Spotlight” bag.

Thanks to all the JJ readers who came out to the event, it was great meeting you all. Hope you enjoyed the Poppy candy bar and Poppy-razzi photobooth! And to the three $1,000 shopping spree winners, enjoy!!!

At the event, Alexis shared her Fourth of July plans while chowing down on some hamburger sliders and pigs in a blanket.

Click inside to read Alexis’s exclusive interview with JustJared.com…

ALEXIS BLEDEL INTERVIEW — JUSTJARED.COM EXCLUSIVE

On how she’s going to spend July 4th: “I’m visiting a friend’s house to watch the fireworks and eat some BBQ. I’m from Texas, so I know how to cook everything BBQ’d. Even when I’m in L.A., it’s always nice enough to BBQ outside.”

On her favorite BBQ: “Mmm. Moist brisket! That’s the best. The really tender beef with a great sauce.”

On why she likes the Poppy collection: “It’s colorful! It’s a new style for Coach because it’s a bit more casual than their usual bags. They’re accent bags.”

On one of her favorite charities, Peace Games: “They help kids in school learn how to resolve conflicts without resorting to violence. They do different exercises and play games to learn about cooperation and conflict resolution. I learned about the charity when I attended an event that [my The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants costar America Ferrera] hosted when she was attending USC. I’ve been involved ever since.” (A percentage of sales from all Poppy purchases made yesterday will be donated Peace Games.)

On where she wants to go on vacation this summer: “I want to go through the Grand Canyon for sure! I don’t necessarily want to hike it… I just want to see it.”

FYI: Alexis and I had a bit too much fun in the Poppy-razzi photo booth. She loved doing the roller coaster pose so much, she made us do it twice! Also, one little girl who came to get Alexis’s autograph had a broken arm. Alexis was nice enough to sign her cast (pictured below)!

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Photos: Cara Dorr
Posted to: Alexis Bledel
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# 101

benarnes @ 07/04/2009 at 3:27 am

@ On one of her favorite charities, Peace Games: “They help kids in school learn how to resolve conflicts without resorting to violence……

Doing something right is always a good thing… Keep up the good work Alexis!

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# 102

rheis @ 07/04/2009 at 3:45 am

I love this girl!
Alexis Bledel is probably one in a handful of wholesome HW girls right now with standards and good morals as there are so few decent, talented role models for young & not so young girls anymore in the biz.

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# 103

auusielad @ 07/04/2009 at 4:12 am

She looks adorable & looks gorgeous here! I’m starting to like Alexis more and more. And in this, she looks so relaxed, smiley, confident, somewhat goofy, approachable & summery despite being very fair-skinned. I guess she’s really happy w/ where she is &/or what’s happening to her right now…

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# 104

anti_milo @ 07/04/2009 at 4:43 am

@#97
Good thing that Alexis doesn’t end up w/ Milo V., just don’t have that fondness to that guy who’s just as tall as her girlfriend… where’s the giddiness in that?!

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# 105

prepster @ 07/04/2009 at 5:31 am

I’ve been waiting her movie, Post Grad since last year. Just saying…
Anyhow, Alexis still has that girl next-door look and great crystal clear blue eyes. I always liked the expression in them. She’ll (always) be fine. I hope she’ll have a blast while promoting PG as its quite a big leap for her as she’s the lead star / major character in it.

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# 106

freak_show @ 07/04/2009 at 6:03 am

lol @97
but i still think they looked really cute together.
even if milo and alexis don’t end up together, i still wish rory and jess did.

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# 107

rory-fanatic @ 07/04/2009 at 8:46 am

Aaawww!!!
She is sooo cool and pretty.
I luv the way she acts and puts herself to play the part of Rory Gilmore.
She’s my role model & inspiration.
I hope there’s another GG season or a movie.
I really cant wait for Post Grad!!!

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# 108

deanie @ 07/04/2009 at 10:21 am

@#37 - Jared ask her out

Huh?!
Best comment ever…
Super LOL!

Well how about Prince Andrea Casiraghi for Alexis?

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# 109

jules @ 07/04/2009 at 11:36 am

@#78
Anytime & everytime, Alexis is just “drool-worthy” as hell in yellow.
And I just get a grecian vibe this time around… so very cool!

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# 110

jules @ 07/04/2009 at 11:38 am

@#78
Anytime & everytime, Alexis is just “drool-worthy” as hell in yellow.
And I just get a grecian vibe this time around… so very cool!!!

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# 111

parityshopping @ 07/04/2009 at 12:49 pm

All kinds of fashion handbags in our website.Welcome to click it.

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# 112

parityshopping @ 07/04/2009 at 12:51 pm

Various fashion handbags in our website.Welcome to click it.

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# 113

Alex. @ 07/04/2009 at 1:37 pm

I swear, she looks like a brunette Sara Paxton
The face structure, the eyes, the smile
Am I the only one who notices the similarities?

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# 114

martin @ 07/04/2009 at 4:31 pm

Yes, yes we know that already. Keep your pants on.

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# 115

sc @ 07/05/2009 at 1:51 pm

@#65, #103

It’s just great to see her happy no matter the reason. I think the photo booth pics are the first anywhere to show her goofy and spontaneous side. How many celebrities do you know who go inside a photo booth with a celebrity blogger to take pictures in funny poses? Not too many.

In my mind she’s one of a kind. Outgoing yet sensitive and very much down-to-earth. If she’s reading this, I just want to say thank you for helping this charity and for being the wonderful person that you are. I wish you happiness in all that you do.

Thanks, Jared, for working with her and sharing with us this moment and aspect of her life.

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# 116

marlough @ 07/05/2009 at 11:10 pm

Wow NO frills, NO hype, NO scandal celeb like Alexis yet could filled in a hundred plus post/commets… Just WOW!

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# 117

pingu_72 @ 07/06/2009 at 12:23 am

YAY im #117!

@#116 ITS CAUSE WE LOVE HER.

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# 118