Betsey Johnson Sample Sale

BETSEY JOHNSON SAMPLE SALE!
DATE: WEDNESDAY MAY 6TH to FRIDAY MAY 8TH.
TIME: 10AM - 8PM

MILLENNIUM BROADWAY HOTEL
145 WEST 44TH STREET, 6TH FLOOR
BETWEEN 6TH AVENUE AND BROADWAY
212-789-7546

PAYMENT: AMEX/VISA/MC/CASH
PERCENT OFF: UP TO 75%

Quilted satin flare skirt $230, now $35.
Crochet embroidered cardigan was $125, now $35.
Ombre tye-dyed chiffon babydoll dress was $325, now $50.
Striped matte silk wrap dress was $370 now $50.
Evening strapless sequin tafetta party dress was $425 now $75.

Any python-print loving lady will be charmed by the sight of Betsey Johnson’s new line of Snake Charmer handbags.  The totes are actually made of python-printed leather (not snake skin!) which is why they cost between $295-$365 - much more affordable than genuine python bags.

The Snake Charmer collection includes a clutch wallet, a hobo style bag, a medium sized tote, and a large tote. They come in subtle colors like ivory and blush, perfect against the exotic pattern and heavy chain, and black detail.  These bags are glamorous with a bit edge and are definite attention grabbers. It’s easy for snake skin to be passed off as tacky when applied incorrectly but Betsey Johnson does what she knows best and makes quirky work.  The pieces can be found in the online Betsey Johnson shop and on Zappos.com.

Spend some get some! I’m a fan of that! From today until March 22nd, the more you spend at Betsey Johnson store locations the more you get back in a gift card. Reward yourself…twice…you deserve it!

It started yesterday, and hopefully you haven’t missed too much!

iGoogle set up shop in Bryant Park during New York Fashion Week to promote the newest additions to their artist themes. New designers include Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Vera Wang and Michael Kors. The iGoogle booth contained computers where you could check out the new designer options and postcards of the new artist themes. You can customize your google page here and you can check out more of my favorites after the jump.

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The main event at the Ruby Slipper event was the shoes and they were amazing.  From towering stilettos, to bejeweled ballet flats, there was an extraordinary array of designer interpretations of Dorothy’s iconic Ruby Slippers.  Check out pictures below of the shoes by Alberta Feretti, Oscar de la Renta, Betsey Johnson, Botkier, Giuseppe Zanotti, Abaete and Diane von Furstenberg.  Check back the next few days for peeks of the rest of the shoes.

Alberta Feretti

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A while back we posted about some preview sketches of the Swarovski Wizard of Oz Ruby Slipper Project.  On Thursday night, we had the pleasure of going to Saks and attending the unveiling of the Ruby Slippers designed by 19 designers including YSL, Betsey Johnson, Manolo Blahnik, Moschino and Christian Louboutin.  The event was beautifully put together and we have so much coverage (including photos of every single shoe) that we’ve decided to split it up into 5 posts - 1 for each day of the week - it’s that good. 

Sneak Peak of the Moschino shoe (my favorite!)

We’ll start off the way the event did, with the red carpet and the celebrity guests.  My only pet peeve was that the red carpet was not yellow, but we found out later that there was a “yellow brick road” leading you around to all the shoes so that made up for the lack of a yellow carpet at the entrance.  As you entered Saks, you were greeted by girls dressed as Dorothy and the air was filled with The Wizard of Oz songs as covered by other musical artists.

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Stills from the film The Wizard of Oz.  Sketches of the ruby slippers from left to right:  Jimmy Choo, Betsey Johnson, Moschino, L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani and Sergio Rossi.

Next year is the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, and to commemorate the anniversary Warner Brothers Consumer Products has enlisted Swarovski and 19 designers to design their take on Dorothy’s ruby slippers.  The designers include A. Testoni, Abaeté, Alberta Ferretti, Betsey Johnson, Botkier, Christian Louboutin, Diane von Furstenberg, Giuseppe Zanotti, Jimmy Choo, L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, Lisa Pliner, Manolo Blahnik, Moschino, Oscar de la Renta, Roger Vivier, Sergio Rossi, Stuart Weitzman, Tibi and Tuleh.  All of the designs will include Swarovski crystals and will be unveiled September 4th in the windows of Saks Fifth Avenue.  The shoes will take a tour and make several stops including Art Basel in Miami.  The ruby slippers will be auctioned off and the proceeds will benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.  The Wizard of Oz is one of my favorite movies and I cannot wait to see this collection!  I hope they make their way to San Francisco!

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Images of Sketches: WWD & Business Wire

Betsey Johnson doesn’t just make fun party frocks - she makes accessories to style out your entire ensemble from head to toe! Check out her newest hair accessories - they’re so cute and they’re a great way to jazz up an outfit. Sometimes changing your hairstyle is an easy way to change your look! You can find them online here.

Soft headbands after the jump . . .
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