Betty tips her crown to you Missoula!

Best Men's Clothing!
Best Women's Clothing!

Best Boutique!!!!!!!!!!

Betty humbly and graciously thanks all of you for voting for us the in Missoula Independent's Best of poll!

We'd also like to thank: All of you who shop here and represent so awesomely; all our super cool, uber stylish, helpful and kind staff; Aimee, the best boss in the West; the Independent and our rep Chris; the Dead Hipsters Christopher, Mike, and Abi; all the amazing models who strut it in our F-shos; Le Petit, Bernice's, the Hob Nob, Taco Sano, the Big Dipper, and the Bridge for sustaining us during business hours; all our friends and neighbors on the Hip Strip; Mount Jumbo for the incredible view; our Moms; Mamalode Magazine; Ben Ferenz; local designers and screenprinters; the City of LA; Goddesses large and small; good musicians near and far; the artists who grace Betty's walls every month; Kickballers; dinosaurs for existing at one time far in the past...; and anyone who should be on this list whom we've overlooked in our excitement.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. We feel the love and send it right back at you, baby!

Check out our Links!

Betty wants you to check out a few websites! We promise that it will be nothing less than entertaining, so take a few minutes and, first, go check out Mamalode:

http://www.mamalode.com/

Here's a bit about this amazing new Missoula mag:

We are a community.
Do you ever feel like there is just too much on your plate and what gets pushed aside is you? Maybe you need a bigger plate.
Mamalode is the place where there is room for all of the parts that make you whole. Whether you are working to become a mother, or driving your grandkids’ car pool — you are changed. Motherhood can be very shattering, both from the pressures on the outside and the love from the inside. But there are bits that remain yours– pieces that come from your own childhood, your own adventures and your own growth. They are still there, mixed in with your family, relationships, time, money, health, passions, dreams, work, and creativity. There is room for all that at mamalode. Welcome — every last bit of you.
Mamalode print and online publications will provide you a clearinghouse of local resources, support, advertising, inspiration and connection. Please join our mailing list to be updated on our events, publications and website. Keep us posted on you, so we can make the plate fit.

And, our favorite part is that Lael and I write the Fashion article! Check out our first one at the above site, go to "Magazine" and we are on page 18!

Second, visit the Hip Strip Block Party's Official Blog @

http://hipstripblockparty.blogspot.com/

It's coming up next Saturday July 18th from 4-10:30 Pm at The Boone and Crockett Parking Lot....Music, food, cute skateboarders and bike riders, bouncy haus, Dead Hipster Dance Party, interesting vendors AND The best fashion show in the world!

Speaking of, we are in the middle of our model drive for the f-sho--are you interested? It's fun and exciting and you get your hair done and a Betty's discount....email us here!

Also, Iza, the newest restaurant on the block will be opening next Monday. We sampled it today, and it is delicious. The interior is beautiful too. So, meet your friends for lunch, then come on down for a looksie afterwards.

New Earwear

Local "arteest" Brian Elling has made some lovely earrings out of recycled bicycle parts, and now we've got them! (For all you vampires out there, check out Aimee's oh-so-biteable neck tendon.)

Also, in this week, our favorite feather earrings in the whole universe from former local "arteest" Marielle! So many colors and combos: You're gonna freak out.

And, finally, sticking with the "au natural" theme, we also got some porcupine quill and beaded earrings from the lovely Rebecca Laurence. All that local talent!

On a side note, you may have noticed how we've been posting up some pics of men at work around the store. They're the latest and greatest new accessory. Kick that lap dog to the curb, and get yourself a man at work.

The First Friday of July and On into The Weekend....

Scott Hevener displays his photography on the Betty's walls to kick off this lovely Summer month. The show is entitled "fourteen non sequiturs" and is comprised of (er) fourteen black & white images, taken over the last year. They all share a rather dark sense of humor, and an equal measure of dread. Cookies for the monsters and wine for the adults.







Title: Traumatic Childhood Incident.

Title: Anxiety Swim Fins.

Title: Meanwhile in Another Movie.

On another note, if this is your car, which was parked out front of Betty's this morning, with the BattleStar Gallactica themed license plate....your frackin' awesome...does it mean your a 6? She's a pretty hot Cylon...wanna be in the Hip Strip Block Party Fashion Show in two weeks ( More on that soon to come! It's the best event of the Summer! You better be there!)?

And on another note still, Betty's doors will be closed tomorrow for the Fourth of July...the Betty's family and a few other fashion-conscious stragglers will be honoring our country while floating the Alberton Gorge! It's our annual Independence Day tradition, cause we love our country here at Betty's Divine and we ain't afraid of getting wet to show it!

Not even cold rafting days can throw off our incredible sense of fashion....

Alas, we will re-open for regular business hours on Sunday! See ya then!

You pretty much have to be into extreme sports to work here....

July shoe of the month

First off, all my favorites come in multiples. That's why July's "shoe of the month" is actually two pairs. They're both from the same company, and they're both a screaming deal.
These beaded beauties go perfectly with Aimee's new pedicure (OPI's "No Room for the Blues"). And I'm sure they'll look just as fab on your feet despite the state of your toes. $28.

These studded gladiators are also smokin' hot. They're kind of tough, but still maintain that feminine edge with their well proportioned straps. These little numbers can be yours for a mere $32.

Summer means sandals, and we've got a pair for you.

versatility

Lovely new scarves from Turkish company AtoZ are such great summer accessories. Wear one as sun protection or protect your coif when cruising in your convertible.

The classic look. Adds a splash of color without being fussy. For guys or gals.

Throw it on as a shawl. Perfect on top of a tank on a cool summer evening, or as a cover-up on top of a sundress.

Wake up in the morning and get cozy while you drink your coffee.

Take it to the park and use as a picnic blanket.

The Suprises that the Last Day in June Brings....

Aaaahhhhh, Summer has officially started, and with it comes the lovely month of July.

Goodbye June.

See ya next year.





So much excitement occurring on this last day of June.....

To begin, Betty's official handyman, Jack Dempsey Boyd, spruced up our dirty and sun bleached storefront with some caulk and paint. The shade that our sale rack provided him kept him cool and shaded on this hot day, though his presence, crouching down behind the clothing frightened a few unsuspecting shoppers.



In addition, a long-awaited box of jewelry arrived today from Libby, a Betty's alumni and much missed friend who now lives in Portland and studies SilverSmithing. Her earrings and bangles are fabulous and now exclusively at Betty's Divine! I know the picture is hard to see, but that is a copper lotus hanging from Lael's lobes and a smattering of assorted metal bangles on her wrist. Her prices are great and her pieces are worthy of any Goddess!

Another new local jewelry designer is now gracing the racks of Betty's, and quite different in aesthetic from the silver pictured above.



Again, it's hard to see, but that is in fact a small zombie hand next to a key dangling from P-Dog's neck, competing with the hair exploding forth from his Vee Neck--Megan makes her one-of-a-kind necklaces from old Barbie body parts.



Check out the bloody bandaged leg swooping across Niki's delicate neckline! Imagine if she wore that one to work at The Children's Museum...yikes! A little edgy, perhaps.

Ahh, hope July brings as much excitement as June has!