I'll be Bobcat today (or Saturday)

Dress: Thrifted (Liz Claiborne)

Flannel shirt: Stolen from Colin's closet (J. Crew)

Stockings: Beverly Hills Hosiery

Loafers: Thrifted

Bag: Thrifted (Coach)

Phew!  I made it without blogging for a little over two days.  If you can imagine, the feeling was somewhat similar to holding your breath while driving underneath a bridge.  You know you'll come out the other end in one piece, but your fate still seems to hinge on whether or not you can hold your breath long enough.  (If you couldn't tell already, I have some extremely neurotic tendencies... )

Colin and I began our Photoshop tutorial on Saturday.  We've made it our mission to master the program, and will be watching an online tutorial we've subscribed to every Saturday morning until we feel we can sufficiently comprehend it.  We should be digitally altering photographs with ease in no time...!  

(Tea, toast, and fresh fruit are obvious necessities when attempting to master such a complicated task!)

In other news, I've added more items to The Betties!!  I think I'm making progress in the self-determination department as I've managed not to keep yet another batch of clothing meant for the shop.  :)

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Lastly, my parting gift to you for the night:

Finally, someone who shares my love of Fridays!   :)

New Schtuff at The Betties!!

wool NAVY BLAZER with gold medallion buttons

aqua blue HOUSEWIFE dress with dress-shirt bodice and elastic waistline

cream pleated LINEN TROUSERS

black pleated PENCIL SKIRT with asymmetrical side pocket

Now scroll back up and click on a link already! 

Heart on a String Sale

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Because this is the first Valentine's Day Colin and I will be formally celebrating, and because I'm feeling pretty good in the neighborhood, I'll be discounting all merchandise in the shop today!!  Enter code BEMINEXOXO when checking out to receive a 25% discount on your purchase.  Offer ends today at 9pm Pacific Standard Time.  

Spread the love, and get shopping!

PS-I'll be uploading a photo of my Valentine's Day outfit as soon as I figure out what that outfit will be...  :)  I'd LOVE to see what you're wearing today; e-mail me a photograph of your Valentine's outfit (thebettiesshop@gmail.com) and I'll post it on the blog.  

New at The Betties

merlot colored RIDING VEST

kelly green TRAPEZE COAT with faux-fur lining, suede trim, and brass toggles

crisp white TENNIS-INSPIRED dress with pleated skirt and brass buttons

cream colored linen PAPERBAG SHORTS

I'll be posting these up on the shop tonight, after which I'll link a word in each of the titles to their individual shop pages.  

So be a doll and click on the links, will ya?

Coming Soon (tomorrow!!)

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pale pink SEERSUCKER OVERSIZED dress

red KNIT TURTLENECK DRESS with elastic waistband

STRIPED LINEN SKIRT with pockets

faint blue SHEER COTTON NIGHTGOWN with lace yolk and ruffled sleeves

LOVE BIRDS scarf

maroon VICTORIAN-INSPIRED leather loafer heels with gold accents

cream synthetic STRAW CROCHETED purse with taupe handle

80s “men should come with directions” printed COMIC tee

blue and white striped “RASPBERRY” scarf

high-waisted purple LEATHER FITTED SKIRT with asymmetrical waistline detailing

soft yellow sweetheart BI-TEXTURED SWEATSHIRT TOP  

mustard SKIRTED OVERALLS with deep side pockets and bibbed front

Once I've added them to the shop tomorrow, I'll edit this post to include links to their individual shop pages.  I wish I could keep them all!

**Can you tell I've darkened my hair?  My sister did a pretty good job, I'd say.  :)

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I was so excited to have found these photographs in my inbox yesterday!!  The lovely Cristina was dear enough to send me photos of her wearing her new Betties sunglasses, and after receiving them I couldn't stop smiling (some may say I was even glowing).  I love seeing whose hands the Betties' items fall into; it's like having an open adoption! (Yes, I just compared my merchandise to my unborn children).  Don't they look divine on her?  I'm sure they will live a long, happy life in her company.

New New New

PALE BLUE DRESS with white piping and cinched waist...$26

brown leather low-rise RIDING BOOTS...$36

natural fiber Keds-ish sneakers with TWINE-TRIMMED SOLES and gold accents...$32

black and brown geometric print blouse with FAUX-ASCOT...$28

As always, the prices for the items listed above have been conveniently linked to the item's shop page should you feel so inclined to purchase any of them.  :)  

Do the boots look familiar?  I was so excited to have found some that so closely resemble the ones I've been wearing all too often (sorry, Keds, you'll have to wait until spring time to reclaim the throne that is my feet).

More non-Betties related stuff to be posted later on...

Just In

high-waisted burgundy PAPER BAG SHORTS with jersey knit trim and elastic waistband...$28

copper PONY BROOCH with gold accents and diamond jeweled mane...$12

I'll be posting 4 more things tomorrow as soon as I finish resizing the images!

**By the way, a BIG THANKS to Ms. Lindsey Palmer for recently following the blog!  ;)  

New Betties Things!

ABSTRACT FLORAL GOWN with sweetheart neckline, puckered waist, and tulip slit...$48

white v-neck JUMPSUIT with aqua printed HAWAIIAN SCENERY, elastic waistband, and tie shoulder straps...$35

pretty in pink polka dot WRAP DRESS with elastic waistband, puckered elastic shoulder seaming, and lace trim...$28

white polka dot PLEATED WRAP BLOUSE...$28

*Many thanks to Jess for modeling for me! I LOVE how the photographs turned out! 

Unitards, coats and slips, oh my! at The Betties

heavy duty olive colored QUILTED COAT...$35

black TWO-TONED UNITARD with fuchsia geometric patterned bodice...$18

CREAM SLIP with lace trim...$8

These items will all be up within the next couple of hours or so, so if you see something that strikes your fancy look out for them on the shop's site.  I'll be going out of town from tomorrow until the first of November so all items purchased within that time will not be shipped until Friday the 3rd.  I'll be in New York this Thanksgiving with Colin and his family to celebrate, and I CAN'T WAIT to witness the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade first hand!!

I'll still be blogging, tumbling and twittering (when I remember... it's so hard to tweet without a smart phone) while I'm gone so don't fret!  What plans do you all have for Thanksgiving?  Please leave your comments!

New merchandise at The Betties!!

cream ANGORA SWEATER with gold metallic stitched stripes...$24

metal NATIVE AMERICAN-INSPIRED chain-link belt...$10

cream blouse with front pleated panel and LACE PETER PAN collar...$20

lilac STRIPED DRESS SHIRT with front pleated panel, eyelet and embroidered peter pan collar, and buttons down back...$22

aquamarine and crystal RHINESTONED high-waisted JEAN SKIRT...$25

PINK GINGHAM SEARSUCKER button-down skirt...$22

You can find all of these lovely items here at the store within the next hour or two!  Once they're up I'll revise this post so that the actual price of each item will link you to the item's specific page on the shop's site (got that?).  I hope you all like this collection of items!  They'll be plenty more to come very soon...

PS-I'm still working on posting photos from the L.A. trip.  Sorry for the delay!  There are MANY photos to sort through (hundreds, in fact).