Take a step into the time machine with me and head back to 1930. The Roaring Twenties may have ended but many of the trends were still going strong, like the popularity of jazz music and the fashion styling of the flappers. Picture shorter hemlines, bobbed haircuts, and sassy independent attitudes (all fads that are in vogue today!).
The pretty, wide-eyed girl we're familiar with made her debut into this scene as…a dog! Yes, that's right. Betty's creators, Fleischer Studios, already had a headlining star for their Talkartoon series. Betty, who didn't have a name yet, was simply introduced as a companion for Bimbo. She may have had a dog nose and floppy dog ears but her curvy feminine appeal could not be denied. This dog-like character made several more appearances as Bimbo's girlfriend, evolving a little more each time.
By the time of her appearance in "Any Rags" in January 1932, Betty had ditched the dog nose and turned her long ears into the classy hoops. Plus, she was finally properly named. And is it any wonder that Betty's baby face and womanly charms made her more popular than Bimbo? (We'll see what happens to Bimbo in the next post.) The rising starlet was given her own cartoon film series in August of 1932 that ran for seven years! She also had her own comic strip, which centered around adventures as an actress.
Boop-mania was in full swing by 1934 with Boop memorabilia appearing in stores. You could find her image on things like tea sets, cards, watches and more. You can still find some of these vintage pieces if you search hard enough. I like our modern Betty roses wristwatch which is perfect for everyone from teens to grandmothers who like to Boop-Oop-A-Doop!
Betty has come a long way from her humble beginnings. Carry around this rich-looking Betty Boop bag and be inspired to start your own rags-to-riches story!
Your Motivational Gift Guru,
Linda
3.18.2008
Betty Boop™ Series Part One: I've Got Boop Envy
Another daylight saving time adjustment has come and gone. I managed to remember to update all my clocks successfully, including my Betty Boop talking alarm clock. I'm never happy about losing an hour of sleep, but hearing Betty's little-girl voice wish me "Good Morning" is so cute that I can't help but wake up with a smile.
Though she certainly doesn't look it, this vivacious vixen has a long history — she's been around for almost 80 years! Could someone point me to the Fountain of Youth that she must be drinking from? Over the next few weeks, we'll take sneak peeks into Betty's past. We'll find out how she got her start, who she hung around with, what makes her so endearing and more.
It's always an honor to have such a glamorous American icon like Betty Boop grace our catalog pages and website. Not only that, but we're also able to carry many exclusive Boop collectibles. These are things you won't be able to find anywhere else. And as it happens, I have several new Boop items sitting on my desk that will be appearing in our next catalog and on the web very soon. Maybe I'll introduce one to you during this Boop Series.
Your Boop-Oop-A-Doop Gift Guru,
Linda
Though she certainly doesn't look it, this vivacious vixen has a long history — she's been around for almost 80 years! Could someone point me to the Fountain of Youth that she must be drinking from? Over the next few weeks, we'll take sneak peeks into Betty's past. We'll find out how she got her start, who she hung around with, what makes her so endearing and more.
It's always an honor to have such a glamorous American icon like Betty Boop grace our catalog pages and website. Not only that, but we're also able to carry many exclusive Boop collectibles. These are things you won't be able to find anywhere else. And as it happens, I have several new Boop items sitting on my desk that will be appearing in our next catalog and on the web very soon. Maybe I'll introduce one to you during this Boop Series.
Your Boop-Oop-A-Doop Gift Guru,
Linda
3.11.2008
Easter Tidings
Well, where is the time going this year? Did you realize that March 23rd marks the earliest Easter since 1913? It won't be this early again until 2160!
Mr. Cottontail better bundle up. It could still be quite chilly as he hides his Easter eggs this year. You, however, can keep your tootsies warm while watching the young ones hunt down their hidden treasures with a cute pair of fuzzy bunny slippers.
Do you hide the Easter baskets too? My parents would and it would get progressively harder to find the older we got. I couldn't find mine for several days one year. Though that's not as bad as the year we couldn't find one of the eggs (even the Easter bunny forgot where he hid it). Our noses finally located it several weeks later. Thankfully, neither of these items will stink—both will bring nothing but happy smiles and giggles! The Webkinz duck is appropriately soft and cuddly, while the bathtub duck swims, quacks and sprays water from his head!
All the dyed eggs, ducklings, and rabbits have deeper meanings as symbols of spring and new life. Easter, as most everyone knows, is the Christian holiday celebrating Christ's resurrection after his crucifixion. We have two beautiful items (among others, be sure to browse our site) that will be the highlight of any Easter day gifts. The bracelet is a classy keepsake and an inspirational way to wear your faith. And as a perfect reminder of the divine grace that this holiday represents, the Amazing Grace throw will keep your body (and spirit) warm.
Your Warm & Fuzzy Gift Guru,
Linda
Mr. Cottontail better bundle up. It could still be quite chilly as he hides his Easter eggs this year. You, however, can keep your tootsies warm while watching the young ones hunt down their hidden treasures with a cute pair of fuzzy bunny slippers.
Do you hide the Easter baskets too? My parents would and it would get progressively harder to find the older we got. I couldn't find mine for several days one year. Though that's not as bad as the year we couldn't find one of the eggs (even the Easter bunny forgot where he hid it). Our noses finally located it several weeks later. Thankfully, neither of these items will stink—both will bring nothing but happy smiles and giggles! The Webkinz duck is appropriately soft and cuddly, while the bathtub duck swims, quacks and sprays water from his head!
All the dyed eggs, ducklings, and rabbits have deeper meanings as symbols of spring and new life. Easter, as most everyone knows, is the Christian holiday celebrating Christ's resurrection after his crucifixion. We have two beautiful items (among others, be sure to browse our site) that will be the highlight of any Easter day gifts. The bracelet is a classy keepsake and an inspirational way to wear your faith. And as a perfect reminder of the divine grace that this holiday represents, the Amazing Grace throw will keep your body (and spirit) warm.
Your Warm & Fuzzy Gift Guru,
Linda
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