Meet The Betty's.
No, I don't normally name my mannequins. My son Dylan asked me what one of their names was, and I said, Betty. Then he asked what another was named, and I said, Betty. Finally, the last, and I said, you know.
Dylan looked at me and said, "You can't name them all the same name! That's creepy."
Me: "No kidding. Mannequins are creepy. They are The Betty's."
End of story.
I bought them last week at a store that was going out of business in Hermosa Beach. It was one of those expensive stores that I could never afford to shop in, but everything was 70% off, so I stopped in. And I still couldn't find anything, except The Betty's.
Look at their awesome feet! I needed some matching mannequins for an upcoming trade show, and The Betty's will be perfect.
And, they were only $35.00 each. How could I not take them home with me?
ETA: The Betty's came with the pink sashes - I did not outfit them! They were from a store called PINK, in Hermosa, that donated all its' profits to breast cancer research. It's a real shame they closed, but I think they might have lost their lease. Maybe they'll continue via the web?
oh Carrie...what a SCORE!!!
I absolutely love the Betties! You lucky duck!
With friendship,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa thedomesticdiva | April 30, 2008 at 07:12 AM
WOW! Awesome deal! Good job!
Posted by: Tara | April 30, 2008 at 07:54 AM
Love the Betties!!What a find!
Posted by: Jackie | April 30, 2008 at 08:14 AM
Wow! 35.00 each! Dang!
You're so right, mannequins are definitely creepy (but some are creepier than others). Your's are in pristine condition though. I can't wait to see what you drape on them (besides the pink sashes)!
Posted by: Jona | April 30, 2008 at 08:47 AM
Bah I hate you!!!!!
Okay, just kidding, but I'm way jealous! I could use 10 or 12 more...and at your price!
Posted by: Gina | April 30, 2008 at 09:17 AM
"Hi, I'm Betty. This is my sister Betty, and this is my other sister Betty." :)
Posted by: Kerrie Lee | April 30, 2008 at 09:58 AM
Oohhhhh ... I'm LOVIN' the Bettys!!! ... and ESPECIALLY their pink beauty pagent sashes!!! I'm thinking I need to find a Betty (with a pink beauty pagent sash) to live in my pink sewing room!
Posted by: Mary Anne Drury | April 30, 2008 at 10:09 AM
at $35...how could you not? and the bases (aka the feet! love that) are fantastic!
i call my dressform betty...she just kind of named herself when i took her out of the box.
Posted by: liz elayne | April 30, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Awesome Bettys! What a steal! They are gorgeous
Posted by: Sharla | April 30, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Love those Betty's and I love their pink sashes. Very cool and a great score!
Posted by: LA Blogger Gal | April 30, 2008 at 11:50 AM
What a score on those!! How funny I call my car Betty!! Go Betty Go :)
Posted by: Lori | April 30, 2008 at 12:35 PM
I love that you named them all Betty.
I named all the practice mannequins for taking dental x-rays. There was Billy Bob, cause I like saying Billy Bob. Tom Cruise, cause that one had the nicest teeth. And Michael Jackson. They were are white guys and I didn't want to be racist. Michael Jackson is the only black guy I know of, that looks white.
I love the Betty's though.
Posted by: Krissy | April 30, 2008 at 01:34 PM
Great deal! Gosh, I'm jealous.
Posted by: Meg | April 30, 2008 at 05:50 PM
Wow, great score! I have sorta kinda halfway wanted a mannequin for a while but haven't wanted to spend the money. These are FAB!
Posted by: Kathi D | April 30, 2008 at 09:11 PM
Wow! What lovely Betties! :) They look fab! Great deal!!
Posted by: bunny | May 01, 2008 at 02:18 AM
What a great find! My daughter named my toddler one Fifi, so I named my adult one Gigi. They all seem a bit less creepy when you name them (with lots of shows it makes them seem like more of a friend).
Looking forward to the trade show news. . .
Posted by: Sandy | May 01, 2008 at 05:02 AM
i love it! and i totally agree that mannequins are pretty creepy!
Posted by: kaet | May 01, 2008 at 12:29 PM
What a great find!
Posted by: Chara Michele | May 08, 2008 at 08:39 PM