My Betsey State Of Mind

Betsey Johnson "The Wild Child"

She is known for her bright, neon dyes, puffed sleeves associating skulls with bows, multi colored leopard prints red and pink lipstick symbols that can be found on purses, shoes, perfumes etc.. She is the Queen of Punk taking her cues from the more avant-garde London Fashion scene. Madonna was truely the first to bring her designs and visons to light back in the early 80's like videos like Bordeline and Holiday. She also has a A list of celebrities that shock us on for their unique fashions on the red carpet .

She has been doing fashion sticking to her signature looks that has stayed the same for over a decade not surrounding herself with the what's hot hype but what works for her and all that love her. This is what a true Fashion Icon  is and her name is  
                                           BETSEY JOHNSON



"I like the everday process and the people, the pleasure, the surprise of seeking the work come alive walking and dancing around on strangers. Like red lipstick on the mouth, my products wake up and brighten and bring the wearer to life, drawing attention to her beauty and specialness, her moods and movements, her dreams and fantasies".
-Betsey Johnson


 

 

 

Let's Welcome Spring!!!

This spring it's all about colors and patterns. No more classic black and white. Let's spruce it up for 2012!!!!!!
Old myth Black is best because it gives shape or hides imperfections. Sorry so old school!! There are patterns out there that can do the same if not better. Let's be inspired by the pinks, yellow green all fresh and exciting colors that reminds us of a new season while we prep for the up coming Show Your Skin Summer Season.

Just recently during a last minute girl outing with my best friend we stopped at our local  stores looking fot that it trend . I can be certain this is going to be the season for  Aztec and Tribal prints and patterns . I so thought this was a fashion don't but as we continued to shop we noticed they were everywhere. After trying on numerous outfits and getting my mental plan of what I want my upcoming style to be this season. Drum roll please!!! I am now a fashion victim to Prints and Patterns.

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A day at the Market Look

Statement Shoes to show off the Legs

I am an Aztec Warrior!!! Ooh La La Yellow

I roar Sexy, Exotic and Daring

               

3 of 8 Photo: Todd Marshard Mix Master A graphic Art Deco–print skirt is paired with a cotton tunic and bright orange cardigan. Printed platform wedges (Call It Spring) add an unexpected (and up-to-the-minute) touch. "What I love about this outfit," says King, "is that it takes the silhouettes of the '20s and does them in fabrics, colors, and patterns that you can only have now Read more: http://www.oprah.com/style/1920s-Inspired-Fashion-Spring-Trends-2012/3#ixzz1pDYU1hbb

NAILS GONE WILD

In today's society the fashion world is forever changing. Some fashions coming full circle but the one that is always changing is nail art. The nail world has a always been hand and hand with fashion from runways to hair shows. This is a underground art form that has now been glamorized by certain celebrities from the likes of Rhianna, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and many more. But this art form has been around for many years. Society is use to the classic manicure, sculpture, get sets all the basics that they teach one in nail school. The real passion and work comes from  pushing the limits going above and beyond the measures of what society wants. Who wants to be and look like the next person?  Today it's all about the "IT" and who is doing "WHAT". Let your imagination go wild!!!!!!!

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New Year’s Eve Outfit Ideas

Update Your Little Black Party Dress With Silver and Gold

Every girl’s got one in her closet, and while wearing something brand-new feels good, you know your LBD will always look good. Make yours new again with festive silver or gold accessories that you can repurpose throughout the year

Match Your Pants to Your Heels

The newest styling trick of matching your pants to your shoes is also a secret leg-lengthening wardrobe weapon. Try it with everything from a turtleneck for parties at home to a sparkly tank for a night out.

You Can Never Go Wrong With Sparkles and Sequins

When in outfit-doubt, add something sparkly!  Mix casual pants and luxe leopard heels

Pair Your Basic New Year’s Eve Party Dress With Get-Noticed Tights

Not into spending a ton on a new dress? Jazz up your basic black, white, tan or beige version with a pair of get-noticed tights. Sarah Jessica Parker looks ultra-chic in her turquoise style, but we love red, green and fuchsia, too

Try On a New Year’s Eve Tuxedo Instead of a Dress

Looking for a way to switch up your usual New Year’s Eve ensemble of a party dress and heels? Borrow from the boys like editor Joanna Hillman and show some tux love in a sharp jacket and pants. Add girly touches (and some color!) with a bold lip and major jewelry.

Wear a Pretty Pale Dress to a Black-Tie Affair

“Black tie” doesn’t always mean black dress. If you’ve got a fancy fete on your New Year’s Eve agenda, take a tip from Lea Michele and opt for a pretty pale dress. It’ll set you apart from the sea of black dresses, getting you noticed in a good way

Bold Citrus-y Hues Aren’t Just for Summer

That bright minidress you lived in all summer isn’t only for warm-weather months! Make it winter-appropriate by adding black accessories. If you’re cold, try black tights with a fitted black turtleneck underneath to amp up the chic (and heat) factor.

When in Doubt, Opt for Sexy Skinny Pants and Major Heels

Similar to the classic little black dress, you can never go wrong in sexy skinny pants and super-high heels. Take a cue from model Anja Rubik and keep it simple, pairing your pants with a white silky top and great coat, adding a punch of color with a bold clutch

Show Off Your Legs—and Your Edgy Side—in Leather Shorts

Those edgy leather shorts you wore on your Saturday nights last fall have been dying to get worn again. Wear ‘em the same way you did then, adding black tights for warmth

Anti Aging Guide

Confronted with a nonstop (and often contradictory) barrage of news about the latest anti-aging ingredients, gizmos, and treatments, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. We asked Jasmina Aganovic, creator of the Stages of Beauty skin-care site (she also happens to be an MIT-educated chemical and biological engineer), to help us cut through the clutter (and the antioxidants, peptides, and retinols) to reveal what your skin really needs as you age.

In your 20s: Protect and repair. Sun exposure and late nights partying wreak havoc on your skin. "Our skin is besieged by free radical damage from our hectic schedules, sun-worshipping, pollution, boozy late nights out, and smoking. Free radicals cause cell damage that can accelerate the aging process. Free radicals can cause "toxin overload" that shows up as that morning-after face of dark circles, under eye bags, puffiness, and dullness. That women in their 20s use sunscreen or a moisturizer with at least 30 SPF daily, in conjunction with powerful antioxidants, like African Red Tea that repair environmental damage.
In your 30s: Exfoliate and regenerate. Most women begin to notice fine lines and wrinkles in their 30s, because of declining collagen and elastin. Skin regeneration also slows dramatically, leading to a dull, uneven skin tone. Women in their 30s need to start incorporating proven collagen and elastin supporting ingredients into her daily routine, such as peptides or retinols. Another must? Regular exfoliation with a gentle scrub or at-home peel.
In your 40s: Plump and soothe.  Try hyaluronic acid to plump up the skin from within. "Hyaluronic acid can hold 1,000 times its own weight in water, and is naturally present in our bodies—what better way to help make our skin more supple?"
In your 50s: Hydrate and nurture. In your 50s, hormonal changes can lead to extreme dryness. The skin requires ingredients like glycerin or ceramides that are ultra hydrating and also work to repair the skin's natural moisture barrier.Your skin has been there with you through it all, now's the time to erase the evidence. The degradation of the skin's natural barrier also makes the skin more susceptible to the elements. Recommends soy and white tea extract to help shield against the damage. 
Egg yolks are globally helpful in skin cleaning from time to time. Take 1 yolk, 1-2 teaspoons vegetable oil and the same amount of some fruit juice. Stir the ingredients until you get a uniform mass. Wipe the skin with the mixture thoroughly and leave it for 2-3 min. Then rinse it off with cool water.

Places and websites to try for some great facial products:

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Dermaloigica

Foods That’ll Make You Beautiful

Blueberries and Pomegranates
Both of these fruits are bursting with antioxidants called anthocyanins, which help protect you from fine lines and dryness by neutralizing the free radicals that weather your skin. Plus, their high vitamin C content enhances the production of collagen, which keeps your skin nice and plump. (And weighing in at less than 100 calories a cup, they have the opposite effect on your waistline.




Dark Chocolate
The sweet stuff contains high levels of flavonoids, potent antioxidants that can help protect your skin from sun damage and amp up blood flow to your tissues, keeping skin nourished and glowing. Look for chocolate that's at least 70 percent cacao (it has more antioxidants), and use restraint. If you've been known to take down a giant chocolate bar in one sitting, buy individually wrapped nuggets instead and stick to one or two (about one ounce) a day.

                     

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Spinach

Spinach is another powerhouse of vital nutrients and antioxidants that help fight inflammation and free-radical damage—precursors to fine lines and wrinkles. It's also loaded with a kind of antioxidant called lutein, which helps eyes stay healthy and bright. Most important, spinach is an all-star source of vitamin A (beta-carotene), which helps speed up skin cell turnover and keeps skin supple. (And from this beta-carotene, your body generates its very own retinol, which makes skin firm and resilient.) All this and it's nearly calorie-free: One cup of raw spinach has just seven calories and 55 percent of your RDA of vitamin A (700 IU). For variety, swap spinach for kale, collard greens, and Swiss chard—all of which have similar look-pretty powers.                                            

Walnuts

You don't have to gnaw more nuts than a squirrel to enjoy their many perks—smoother skin, healthier hair, brighter eyes, and stronger bones. Eating just one ounce of walnuts (about 14 halves) by themselves or in your salad, pasta, or dessert will supply you with your daily dose of the nutrients (namely omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E) that are responsible for these radiant results. Other top nuts include hazelnuts, pistachios, and almonds.                         

      

Yogurt

Eating one cup of plain low-fat yogurt knocks off nearly half of your RDA of calcium with about 450 milligrams of the nutrient—and calcium is key for strong nails and teeth. Plus, eight ounces is packed with two grams of zinc (25 percent of the RDA), which helps calm skin inflammation, treat rosacea, and prompt regeneration of cells.                             

     


Green Tea

Warm up to this soothing brew’s antioxidants, called catechins, which can help prevent certain skin cancers and stave off sunburns. The variety of tea with the highest concentration of catechins is called matcha.
For all the pretty perks, drink two cups a day. If you aren’t into tea, try sprinkling green matcha powder (available at health-food stores) into a yogurt parfait or homemade smoothie. And if you’re trying to cut down on caffeine, worry not. With just 26 milligrams of caffeine per six-ounce cup, green tea has about half as much as a cup of black tea.