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from Betsy with love

Weekend Links

Hello lovelies!  Hurray, it’s Friday!  Do you have any special plans for the weekend?  We don’t have any special plans.  We shall see. Ah freedom! See you back next week. Have a fabulous weekend!

Love, Betsy.

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ster1.gif La maisonette 

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ster1.gif Nerd Boyfriend

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July 3, 2009   No Comments

Christian Louboutin Still Life

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Feast your eyes on Christian Louboutin’s the 18th century art inspired Fall / Winter 2009 add campaign photographed by Peter Lippmann. Gorgeous don ‘t you think?!

July 2, 2009   4 Comments

10 Summer Dresses

Whether you’re on vacation, at a BBQ, shopping, or at a summer brunch, a dress will take you pretty much anywhere. Let me show 10 summer dresses that I hope you’d like…

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ster1.gif Roxy Jungle Print Dress at Coggles 

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ster1.gif Red Oriental Frill Dress at Pret a Portobello 

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ster1.gif Magenta Wrap Dress at Pret a Portobello   

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ster1.gif Poison Dress at French Connection  

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ster1.gif Wild Dress at French Connection

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ster1.gif Poppy Dress at French Connection 

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ster1.gif Nouveau Dress at French Connection  

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ster1.gif Martinez Dress at French Connection

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ster1.gif Paint Splash Dress at Sheridan Boutique  

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ster1.gif Blue Bandeau Dress at Sheridan Boutique

June 30, 2009   10 Comments

What We Wore

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A new album has been added to the Square America Gallery: What We Wore. Enjoy!

June 29, 2009   4 Comments

Weekend Links

Hurray it’s Friday! I’m so excited for the weekend… there is so much to be done! Before I take off I want to leave you with these great links. Have a wonderful weekend everyone! See you back next week…

Love, Betsy. 

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ster1.gif  Cowboy’s sweetheart 

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ster1.gif Gals Gams and Garters 

June 26, 2009   1 Comment

Travel in Style!

The style, the luxury, the glamour! Yes, I also have an obsession with vintage suitcases. Although I haven’t allowed myself to purchase one because I’m currently on a budget, I’ll share some beauties with you girls! But I think I will, at some point, have to give in. If you’re interested in buying vintage luggage read this first… How to buy a vintage suitcase  

Vintage luggage is totally multipurpose, you can do just about anything…  

Vintage Suitcase Storage Solutions

Vintage Suitcase into Mobile Studio  

Repurposed suitcases from filing cabinets to tables

Vintage Luggage: Before & After 

Refurbish a Vintage Suitcase  

Here are some of my favorites:

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ster1.gif Three Old Red Vintage Suitcases at ebay 

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ster1.gif Large round trunk at High Street Market 

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ster1.gif The Editor Series at SteamLine Luggage

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 ster1.gif Charming vintage suitcase at ebay

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ster1.gif The Veranda at d’Aosta Luggage Company 

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ster1.gif Pair of Leather and canvas Travel Trunks at Brownrigg   

June 25, 2009   4 Comments

Marilyn: Never-Published Photos

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You probably haven’t seen these exquisite pictures of Marilyn before because they were never published. You can find them all on Life.com with the story behind them. Enjoy! Also follow her life, her loves, and her career in photos.

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Ps: I’m cutting my hair short for the summer but I can’t seem to find beautiful SHORT vintage hairstyles! So If anyone finds some, please share in the comments… Thanks.

Love, Betsy. 

June 24, 2009   6 Comments

Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland

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Check out these stunningly colorful first photos from Tim Burton’s upcoming remake of the classic Alice In Wonderland. Beautiful don’t U think? I can’t wait to see this movie!

More posts coming tomorrow…  

June 23, 2009   14 Comments

Weekend Links

What are you up to this weekend? I’m looking forward to spending some time with Christopher this weekend! Hope you have a wonderful and glamorous weekend, and in the meantime, here are a few beautiful blogs from around the web…   

Love, Betsy. 

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June 19, 2009   6 Comments

A Bit Shady

Another way to avoid the sun is, of course…  parasols! I found a great shop where you can buy the most stunning parasols: Visit A Bit shady and enter a world of fabulous parasols. You can find my previous posts on parasols here and here.

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ster1.gif My favorite: The Empress parasol  

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ster1.gif The Vixen parasol

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ster1.gif The Monk parasol

June 18, 2009   5 Comments

1860 - 1960

I wanted to introduce you all to this vintage shop I stumbled upon a while ago: 1860 - 1960 one hundred years of fashion and accessories. This is one of the most beautiful vintage shop’s I’ve come across in a long time! Take a look…   

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ster1.gif War Time Novelty Embroidered Bra & Panties Set  

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ster1.gif Black & White Eyelet Strapless Circle Skirt Dress 

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ster1.gif Miller Red Satin Platform Shoes 

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ster1.gif Black Silk Floral Print Bias Cut Dress & Scarf

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ster1.gif Edwardian Yellow Ostrich Feather Fan 

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ster1.gif Victorian Black Jet Beaded Lace Capelet Collar   

June 16, 2009   6 Comments

Weekend Links

Hello sweethearts, it’s Friday (hurray!) and time for me to share the latest blogs I Love. I hope that your weekend will be filled with relaxation, fun and sunlight.  I’ll see you all here next week.     

PS: Have a chance to win your own piece of art by Lady Thirty’s. Good Luck.   

Love, Betsy.  

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June 12, 2009   9 Comments

Chantal Thomass

Chantal Thomass is a genius! She dazzled me the last seasons with her innovative and retro inspired designs and this Spring - Summer 2009 Collection is no different! Available here.  

Take a look and prepare to be dazzled:

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Nightwear Spring - Summer 2009 Collection: Unfortunately l and I can’t find any US or UK websites that sell this nightwear. If anyone finds it, please share in the comments!

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June 11, 2009   1 Comment

Bathing Beauties Vol. 2

I think every woman dreams of looking gorgeous at the beach, and I think these swimsuits will rock your shape, whatever it is!

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ster1.gif Capri Bikini D - G by Hoola Swimwear    

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ster1.gif Soprano Bikini D - G by Hoola Swimwear

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ster1.gif Charlie Bikini by Cuché bikinis

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ster1.gif Beach Blanket Bingo Suit at ModCloth

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ster1.gif Zen Garden Two Piece Swimsuit at ModCloth

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ster1.gif Beach Couture Bikini at Top Shop

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ster1.gif Fleur T Gingham Frill Swimsuit at Top Shop

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ster1.gif Fleur T Balcony Bikini  at Top Shop

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ster1.gif Birds Bandeau Bikini at Top Shop

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ster1.gif Pansy Print Multi Frill Bikini at Top Shop

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ster1.gif Andrea Bikini by Sonata at Peacock & Strutt 

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ster1.gif Jantzen Vamp Maillot One Piece Bathing Suit at Popina 

June 10, 2009   5 Comments

Eva Crauwels

I’ve been meaning to post the fabulous work of Eva Crauwels for a while now. I’m so happy that I finally remembered to do it today. 

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I adore her romantic and frivolous style. She uses bold combinations of gold or silver with coral, pearls, gems and porcelain that give her jewelry a vintage feel. Plus aren’t the colors she uses absolutely delicious (and perfect for weddings and special occasions)?! 

June 8, 2009   4 Comments

Weekend Links

Hello kittens. It’s almost weekend! Christopher and I have no special plans for this weekend so I hope it’s going to be a relaxing one. What are you all up to this weekend, do you have any special plans? Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and here are a few great blogs for you to enjoy… 

Love, Betsy.

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ster1.gif Anonymous Works

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ster1.gif Welcome to Deluxville   

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ster1.gif The beautiful foolishness of things

June 5, 2009   5 Comments

Plastic Dreams

What I feel when I see these shoes can only be described as love. I’ve been stalking them everyday on Coggles but I don’t think my wallet will accept it… 

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ster1.gif Vivienne Westwood - Anglomania & Melissa. Three strap Red shoe in a delicious bubblegum scented plastic with an elevated platform and 9 cm heel, three buckled gladiator straps, golden buckles and Vivienne Westwood Orb embossed interior.  

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ster1.gif Vivienne Westwood - Anglomania & Melissa. Lady Dragon with an adjustable slingback, peep toe and a contrast Gold Vivienne Westwood Orb. All in a delicious bubblegum scented plastic with a 9cm heel and a Vivienne Westwood Orb embossed insole.  

June 4, 2009   6 Comments

Dark Miracle Box

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Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons is run by Brooklyn-based designer Derrick Cruz. He creates alluring dark objects using both vintage and handcrafted elements. My favorite is the Dark Miracle Box. Made of ebonized wood, the box takes the shape of a book and can easily sit unassumingly on your bookshelf, protecting your most discrete items. Allusive appearance aside, the box has a  secret door crafted from 24k gilded gold. The first version is sold out, but I think you still have a chance to get yours hands on the Dark Miracle Box.  

June 3, 2009   4 Comments

Dreamy Decor Inspiration

Here is some random inspiration and eye-candy that has been slowly filling my home decor folder.

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Want some more? Take a look herehere and here

June 3, 2009   1 Comment

8 Beautiful Summer Hats

You already know I really adore hats… I love that they add so much elegance and appeal to an outfit. But this summer hats will be something necessary for me. I have developed a skin condition called Melasma. Also known as chloasma, appears as a brownish pigmentation on the face that develops slowly and fades with time, it a hormonal thing. The pigmentation is triggered by sun exposure. So no sun for me this summer… 

Here are some of my favorite summer hats, hope you like ‘em:

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ster1.gif Vintage 50’s Natural Woven Straw Fedora Hat at Hatfeathers Vintage

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ster1.gif  1940’s Resort Wear Summer Straw Hat at Green Dragon Lady Vintage

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ster1.gif 1940’s natural straw wide brim hat at Bobby Dene 

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ster1.gif 1940’s Vintage Stetson Straw Panama Hat at Posh Girl Vintage

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ster1.gif 1950’s Really Big Straw Sun Hat at Posh Girl Vintage     

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ster1.gif 1950’s Phil Strann Straw Hat at Posh Girl Vintage  

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ster1.gif 1950′S Corinne Floral Straw Hat at Posh Girl Vintage      

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ster1.gif Classic Fedora Panama Hat at Panama Hats Direct 

June 2, 2009   6 Comments