Friday, May 20, 2011

Fashion Fridays Bangin' Betsey


Thanks for joining me for another Fashion Friday.  It's my favorite day of the week for many reasons, but the fashion is #1 of course!  I've been trying to focus on some fabulous designers I love and today is no exception.


Betsey Johnson is colorful, fun, creative, trendy, and of course successful.  Betsey was born in 1942 in Connecticut.  She graduated from Syracuse University and interned at Mademoiselle Magazine.  Her fashion career "started when she entered and won the Mademoiselle Guest Editor Contest...she became part of the youthquake fashion movement and Andy Warhol's underground scene."


She opened a boutique in 1969 and went on to design costumes for Edie Sedgwick.  In 1978 she began another line and opened another boutique.  Her career took off from there.








Betsey at her high school prom.  How cute!
**All info from NY Times
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29 comments:

star said...

I love Betsey! Her dresses are gorgeous!

Christina said...

I have been a major fan of Betsey Johnson's designs for years now. Nothing beats her adorable cupcake dresses or fabulous shoes...great post

xo

Meg O. said...

Love her!

Heather Pranitis said...

I think I might need those shoes and one of those dresses. Cheers to looking fabulous on Fashion Friday.

Bobbi said...

I'm not a big fan of Betsey Johnson but some of her stuff is nice.

silvia said...

She's fantastic! :)

MrJeffery said...

she is legendary and so fun.

Jenn said...

Betsey Johnson is so fun!

Irene said...

Hello! So glad to be joining you. I shall look forward to Fridays!

hotpants™ said...

I was going to link up today, but opted for my Shabby Apple giveaway instead. Come on over to enter!

I have a post saved and ready to go for next week though. TGIF! :)

beautycareme said...

Cute post! I love Betsey Johnson fashion, it's fun and adorable.

RLW said...

Aw! I love Betsey! My favorite thing about her {besides the clothes} are her cartwheels after her shows!

Here's my Fashion Friday link up-up!http://nothingryhmeswithrachel.blogspot.com/

kids parties Miami said...

I Love your All Dresses Especially 1st one is amazing .

Candice @ Fashionably Organized said...

What a great blog hop, I'm so glad I found you. BTW, those Betsey shoes are phenominal. Oh how I love me the Betsey.

Leeann @ Join the Gossip said...

I have a Betsey Johnson clutch and jewelry. I wear/use it when I want to stand out and feel funky :)

Florence and Mary said...

I've yet to add anything by Betsey to my wardrobe but I LOVE her clothes,

Victoria xx

Little Pink Rain Boots said...

I adore Betsey. she has such a grown up fun sort of style. I always smile when I see a photo of her, she seems to always have this huge smile on her face, like she's in love with life.

Great post,
Julie. littlepinkrainboots.blogspot.com

S and O said...

Gorgeous...I really love her prom dress!
and that shoe is so amazing :)
xoxo
Olivia

Ruby@Ruby'sMusings said...

Have always adored Betsy, and when I was in my 20's I wore her designs quite often! Thanks for sharing!I linked up.

Fashion Confessions of a Mommy said...

First I tried 3 times and can't link up. When I get to step 4 of uploading the photo it dies on me. Something about adobe I think.
Anyway, I absolutely love Betsey Johnson. She uses everything I love, brights and pastels, florals, and layers and layers of tulle and ruffles. Look at her prom dress. No wonder! :)
Daphne.
http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

Fashion Confessions of a Mommy said...

Oh My goodness Kori, looks like all my attempts did post after all. Sorry about that. I hope you can delete the duplicates!

Francy Flicks said...

I love Betsey! Her prom photo is precious.

OneCraftyFox said...

I have so many BJ shoes, it's not even funny!! They are so comfy, so flirty, and so fun!

♡ bAs said...

The last picture of Betsey at prom is so cute! Sorry I didn't get a chance to link up yesterday! I was super busy, but I will try next week! (:

Miss.Luxie said...

Everything so cute! I love her prom photos.
These dress are amazing! The cake skirt are simply adorable.

Sarah Kopf said...

I just LOVE her style! And those shoes: I DIG THEM!

Sarah
@SarahKopfRE

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Christina said...

I love Betsy! I always visit her store downtown Seattle whenever I'm out shopping.

Natalia Lynn said...

I love Betsy Johnson! And I love your blog! Can't wait to read more!