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Tickled Pink: Betsey Johnson's Pink Loft

032308_bj1.jpgThere could be only two women that we know of who could get away with having all this pink in her loft. Actually, make that ONE (Elle Woods isn't actually real): Betsey Johnson. Do you LOVE it? Hate it? Check out more photos and take the survey after the jump!

[ Photos from Elle Decor UK ]

 
 

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its a little too much for me- but i could do it. i think i would leave out the 80s art photo and the satin comforter. but i love the splash of yellow!

posted by Oneformybaby on March 24th 2008 at 8:49am
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Anybody know what paint color (s) she uses? My little sister loves the pink in her retail stores and wants it in her room! I remember reading it in an old design mag but I forget which one!

posted by IdRatherBeDesigning on March 24th 2008 at 8:51am
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Everybody sing with me: nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhoea, hey Pepto-bismol!

posted by siongchinchan on March 24th 2008 at 8:53am
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The light fixture above the coffee table reminds me of her hair!

posted by mjr on March 24th 2008 at 9:09am
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I love the chandelier in the first picture. That's about it.

posted by GlamGirl on March 24th 2008 at 9:10am
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I'm painting my living room pink in two weeks, as it might be the last time I can get away with it... ever!

posted by Julia at Living Luxely on March 24th 2008 at 9:22am
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In the first photo, the slat benches won my sympathy..

posted by len on March 24th 2008 at 9:33am
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Haven't I seen Betsey Johnson in interviews on TV or something? And wasn't she rather delightful? Seems like that's what I remember, and I think this looks like just the kind of place where she'd live a fun life. I think it looks great.

posted by Curtis on March 24th 2008 at 10:02am
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Better pink than white, any day.

posted by Chris in Seattle on March 24th 2008 at 10:22am
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I have the magazine, and the pink is nicer than what it looks like online -- definitely not pepto-bismol! It is actually a very fun pink, and I for one, love the pink satin quilt on her bed, and the pink womb chair... (and love what she has done to a Maly bed).

I painted the living room walls of my first apartment pink too -- they were fun! GOOD LUCK JuliaL!!!

posted by mschatelaine on March 24th 2008 at 10:24am
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Isn't that Betsey Johnson above the bed?

posted by Mr. Dangerous on March 24th 2008 at 10:25am
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wow, I've wondered what her home looks like. I love the dining room. I need to get the magazine!

posted by idea chick on March 24th 2008 at 10:36am
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Yup, that's Betsey Johnson herself above the bed, not an 80's art photo. Well, not a RANDOM 80's art photo!

And Curtis, yes, she is all ABOUT being fun, she's in her late 50's (or maybe 60's?) now, and she still does her signature cartwheel down the end of the runway after her shows. She's done this for EVERY runway show she's had! Oh and she still has crazy coloured random hair extensions.

Ok actually I'm a bit surprised her apartment not more over the top than it is. Got to love her for going full force with what she loves!

posted by Angie in Montreal on March 24th 2008 at 11:35am
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Hmmm...let me think about it....NO!!!

posted by nazrd on March 24th 2008 at 11:49am
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I love Betsey and have passed my "vintage" Betsey dresses on to daughters who look better in them. We always step into the BJ store to revel in Betsey when we visit the city.

posted by Kate (NC) on March 24th 2008 at 11:59am
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Super Fab. Love her.

posted by fifi on March 24th 2008 at 1:10pm
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If you want it...it's yours. She's been trying to unload this place for a long long very long time

posted by hdtex on March 24th 2008 at 1:41pm
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Love Betsey, and love this place FOR Betsey, but... for me? Thanks anyway - I'll pass.

posted by nantarea on March 24th 2008 at 8:12pm
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i think this is totally fug coming from betsey johnson!!! i didn't expect PINK. i expected PUNK! dammit.

posted by kdkaboom on March 25th 2008 at 4:31am
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It looks like fun, but it's Betsey that makes me think that. In any other context? No way.

Her place in Mexico, though, I LOVE. I think it was featured in one of the mags a while back.

posted by parhelia on March 25th 2008 at 7:25am
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I think I dated a boy with an apartment like this once. Yeah...it didnt work out.

posted by Modfan on March 25th 2008 at 12:32pm
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...and does anyone else notice the sewage pipe running slightly right of center in the first picture? Classy.

posted by Modfan on March 25th 2008 at 12:35pm
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IdRatherBeDesigning: I'm not sure if this is the colour Betsey actually used in her apartment, but I just read on Casapinka (http://casapinka.typepad.com/casapinka/2008/03/betsey-johnson.html) that she recommends a pink called Springtime Bloom by Benjamin Moore, and it looks pretty similar!

posted by LadyLicorice on March 27th 2008 at 3:09pm
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Pink IS Betsey Johnston.. It is so HER, I love it!!!!! No one else could ever pull this off!

posted by jessicajxo on September 28th 2008 at 8:54am
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Thanks for running this, I L-O-V-E Betsey Johnson, she is the ultimate pink woman. Most of my dresses that I own of her I had to sell (too small) or save for my teenage daughter, but I still have the jewelry. She's awesome.

posted by colleen2009 on February 11th 2009 at 5:00pm
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She's actually selling this loft for like 3 million (if it hasn't sold yet).

posted by colleen2009 on February 11th 2009 at 5:00pm
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In response to Modfan, the sewage pipe is an add on. She had a bedroom/bathroom thing added on upstairs all encased in glass, kind of scary, I wouldn't want to sleep up there (too windy). Saw it a few years ago on one of those Style network shows about celebrity/designer homes.

posted by colleen2009 on February 11th 2009 at 5:03pm
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