2009
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By donna on December 31, 2009
The beautiful Balinese people who I have been working with for six years now on the production of Betty Belts and Betty B. can teach us a lot about generosity, love and appreciation. One thing I have never seen among the Balinese is a sense of entitlement. They practice gratitude every day with their daily [...]
Posted in All, beauty, life, photography | Tagged 2010, appreciation, Bali, Balinese culture, betty b designs, Betty Belts, donna von hoesslin, gratitude, new year, offerings, sense of entitlement, ventura |
By donna on December 1, 2009
Check out “Green T” Tamara wearing the Betty B. “Hala” recycled glass necklace and wood peace earrings at Nicole Sherwin’s Green Lounge! Green T at the Green Lounge with Nicole Sherwin
Posted in All, Environmental, conscious consumerism, events, fashion | Tagged green fashion, green lounge, green T, hollywood green, nicole sherwin, peace earrings, recycled glass necklace, tamara henry |
By donna on November 6, 2009
Our sweetest new designs are ready for you!In time for your holiday giving and wishing. Here’s a taste, click on any to go see the rest! With lots of love from your favorite Betty! Come see my new sea glass designs and why beach glass is such a cherished ocean gem for the most unique [...]
Posted in All, Products, conscious consumerism, fashion, ocean, women | Tagged beach glass jewelry, betty b designs, Betty Belts, donna von hoesslin designs, genuine sea glass, inspirational jewelry, karma jewelry, leather jewelry, new designs, sea glass jewelry |
By donna on October 4, 2009
Read about Sierra and Hailey Partridge of Team Betty in this great article on the Good Times Blog. More Than Meets The Eye by Kelly Vander Kaay The Partridge twins prove powerful role models Despite the packed schedule that comes with being in demand, or perhaps in order to give thanks for the associated good [...]
Posted in All, life, ocean, philantrophy, surfing, women, women's surfing | Tagged Betty Belts, good times, Hailey Partridge, partridge twins, role models, santa cruz, Sierra Partridge, surfing twins, women's surfing |
By donna on September 19, 2009
… Perfectly explained by Seth Godin in his Blog today. I’m a big fan of Seth’s Blog and always recommend it and his books to people I mentor. If you can only subscribe to ONE blog, make it Seth’s.
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By donna on September 19, 2009
Enchantment is the word that flows through my mind throughout this trip. Bali is incredibly enchanting. Inspiring… Gorgeous… The land of the Gods. We are almost done here. I’ve been working on new designs with my artisan friends and also with each of the young women from Team Betty who joined us for a portion [...]
Posted in All, Environmental, Products, beauty, fashion, modeling, ocean, philantrophy, photography, travel, women, women's surfing |
By donna on August 9, 2009
http://adistinctivestyle.com/ This is an awesome online magazine, complete with soundtracks and short videos to go with the stories, a very hip must-read (See Kate Hudson on the cover). It’s the Vanity Fair of the sustainability movement. And even better, there’s an interview with me in it where I got a chance to talk about some [...]
Posted in Environmental, Products, beauty, conscious consumerism, fashion, modeling, photography, women | Tagged Betty Belts, distinctive style, Kate Hudson, sustainability movement, Vanity Fair |
By donna on July 29, 2009
Here’s the synopsis for the documentary we are shooting while in Bali shortly. This is going to be an amazing trip and I am thrilled to be able to share the making of my designs and the good energy that goes into them with the rest of the world. Stay tuned! Love, Donna Organic Reprisal [...]
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By donna on July 8, 2009
An amazing trip is being planned. A journey with a gaggle of the bright lights which make up a good part of the Betty Belts Surf team: Mary Osborne, Jeanette Ortiz and Twins Sierra and Hailey Partridge. David Pu’u will be directing and shooting this ambitious project about designing and contributing, grace and cultural respect, [...]
Posted in All | Tagged Bali, balinese artisan, Balinese culture, Betty Belts, David Pu'u, Hailey Partridge, Jeanette Ortiz, Mary Osborne, Sierra Partridge, surf trip, travel |
By donna on June 23, 2009
Update: I hope you enjoy the new image (courtesy David Pu’u) and easier functionality of my new blog interface. Easier to share and find what you are looking for here now. We are still trying to work on some of the body color. Not too fond of the shades of grey. Please excuse my temporary [...]
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