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Betty Belts in the Media: Donna’s a Cover Girl!

Wow, I’m blown away!
I’m a “Cover Girl” today!
Check out this inspiring article below from this week’s VC Reporter…
Commerce, Compassion and Community
by Claudia Pardo McFayden

The sweet scent of African freesia wafting through the store and onto the street entices visitors into the carefully decorated eclectic space that is Betty Belts. Cradled in a corner just off [...]

Betty B on the Green T Show!

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

New Designs!

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 jewelry!

Come see the [...]

Note From Bali: Enchantment (from August 30th)

Note From Bali: Enchantment (from August 30th)

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 of the trip. Mary [...]

A Distinctive Style Magazine Interview

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 [...]

Join The Betties For a Fun Fundraiser

Come to Wahine Wednesday to celebrate women and surfing, April 1st, at the Sandbar in Santa Barbara.
This event is a fundraiser for Heal The Ocean

Great performances by Todd Hannigan and our own fabulous Zuri Star!
Surfer Sister book signing with Betty Belts Surfer Mary Osborne!
Buy gorgeous surf jewelry and belts from Betty Belts and David Pu’u [...]

Sample Sale in Ventura March 26th and 28th

If you are in or anywhere near Ventura, don’t miss our combo sample sale together with Betty Belts/Betty B. and Stewart+Brown.
I will have a selection of real goodies (belts/necklaces/earrings/bracelets/bags) marked WAYYYY down including some one-off samples to grab while you can.
S+B will have loads of their beautiful and elegant organic clothing that make great additions [...]

Article About Donna in Green Issue of DEEP Magazine

Article About Donna in Green Issue of DEEP Magazine

DEEP is a wonderful magazine about the Ocean and those who pursue its pleasures.
I was fortunate to be featured in their Green issue this year with a profile about my business and ethics lovingly written by the man who knows me better than anyone, David Pu’u. Click on the page below to enlarge and click [...]

The Times They Are a Changin’

This brilliant post by Seth Godin applies to many industries/sectors.
http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2009/02/music-vs-the-music-industry.html
Think in terms of your own gig while you are reading it.
I know why I never marched to the beat of the fashion industry drum with my brand Betty Belts.
I never really believed in the status quo.
Smiles,
Donna

Why We Shouldn’t Do Business With Large Retailers

This is an article a friend of mine, Ray Bowman, International Trade Consultant, wrote about the cut-throat strategies of big businesses which routinely put small businesses like mine (and bigger ones too!) out of business. I have been asked many times why don’t I sell to Macy’s? Why can’t you find Betty Belts in a [...]

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