le tour de betsey

Betsey Johnson Spring 2011 RTW

These were the dresses that closed Betsey Johnson's Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear show at Fashion Week on Monday, sparkling with the edgily whimsical flair that is so uniquely Betsey. They also sparkle with airbrushing and puff paint. Betsey learned to airbrush a week before her show and handmade one dress every day. Isn't that amazing? Backstage with Robert Verdi on the FirstComesFashion livestream she talked about how she loved the solid colored gowns, but they just "didn't fly". To me, that's a perfect example of how dedicated she is to making her dreams come true. She never stops dreaming and she never stops achieving. I find that so inspiring. Betsey will also be auctioning off the one-of-a-kind dresses for charity, to support the fight against cancer. Pretty fabulous, right?



I'm quite behind in my blogroll-reading this week (you were fabulous, Fashion Week, but you took over my life!) so my great read for you this weekend is the stupendous and brand new Rue, an online magazine about decor and inspiration. The layout and graphics are so wonderfully done, everything about the magazine is crisp and clear. Check it out and enjoy!