Special Editions Sessions!

An Experience For
Everyone,
For Every Occasion!

Where did this
year go?

2022, you’re flying by like Superman rescuing his damsel in distress on top of a skyscraper: FAST! The boss lady has been giving everyone the portrait experience that they deserve to help them feel like the superhero that they truly are, and we believe that everyone should be able to experience it - regardless of budget.

If you like a good deal, you should consider trying out one of these special edition sessions at a discounted rate. There are limited spots available, so you’re going to want to hop on the scheduling train before it fills up! Included in these 30 minute sessions are 3 unforgettable digital images, complete with our signature magazine-style retouching, plus a print/usage release. We can promise you’ll walk away from these shoots saying “okay, maybe I am more photogenic than I believed!”

From Halloween to body landscapes, to Christmas and couples sessions, as always, Bettie’s got you covered, B!


September 23:
Rococo Sessions

Renowned for the lighthearted nature of its fine and decorative art, the Rococo style flourished in 18th-century France. 🇫🇷

Artists working in this frivolous aesthetic called Rococo built upon the flamboyance of the Baroque period, adapting its awe-inspiring aesthetic to produce equally extravagant yet distinctively playful works of art, and we’re bringing that to life right here in the studio!  

When we went to Dallas for a retreat this past April, Elise was inspired by a gorgeous conceptual palace that we had the privilege to stay in for a week called the Dreamhaus. 💭  The Betties donned their sexiest lingerie, gowns, and ostrich robes (some even got completely nude), and The Mod Photog got to work on what she does best: capturing all those beautiful curves!

I’m sure you can figure out where I’m going with this? We brought a part of this Rococo-style palace back home with us and have been inspired ever since.  This is why we’re offering an exclusive Rococo special edition session just for YOU on September 23!  


October 29:
Spooky Bettie Sessions

Our favorite time of the year is right around the corner! Join us for a day full of magic and come play Halloween dress up with #SquadBettie! Create and bring your own EPIC outfit or shop in Naughty Bettie for a naughtier look!

Whether you’re Marilyn Monroe or a blood sucking, satanic vampire witch b*tch, it’s your choice of spooky shadow or haunted studio set for two different looks.

Our famous bone throne will be making it’s return this year, just in time for spooky season.

I mean, do I really need to explain more? The bone throne is a fan favorite!


November 12:
Nudescape Sessions

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Look no further! Our Nudescape Sessions are a great way to tell that person on your naughty list that you’re ready to heat it up for the holidays!

The body is a beautiful thing, and we want you to love yours! First, you’ll get our exclusive online magazine with all the details on how to prepare and what to bring (which for this one, there isn’t much preparation needed). When the special day comes, you’ll get some professional pose coaching that you can take with you for future shoots, and you’ll get 3 unforgettable digital images to slide into that Christmas card.

The best part about these shoots? No need to come hair and makeup ready! That’s right, we want to shoot all those natural curves and swerves. These make a great gift, but they also could be an amazing gift to yourself. Show off your body landscape in your house. People will be saying “WOW, who’s that babe on your wall?” Oh, that’s just my body landscape! 😜


November 15 & 16:
Couples Sessions

Is it getting hot in here or is it just us? 🥵

The most anticipated session is in the books for November, and last time we checked there were only three spots left for our couples special edition sessions!

Couples sessions are usually only available for returning clients, so
don’t miss out on this opportunity to get cozy with your bae in the studio, whether you’ve been in front of the lens or not!

This 30 minute session can start completely nude, or you can consider starting dressed for some nice portraits and then stripping it all off! Either way you choose, it’s bound to be a good time. Make sure to get your spot before it’s too late!


November 27:
Holiday Card
Family Photo Shoot

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Send a completely unique, one of a kind holiday card that will hang on the fridge long after the holidays!

Can you believe Christmas is right around the corner? Us either, but our
Holiday Card Family Photo Shoot is the perfect way to specialize your holiday cards!

This shoot comes with your choice of 3 exclusive Mod B sets:

  • Fireplace Set

  • Retro Living Room TV Set

  • White Brick, White Couch Vanity Fair Styled Set

The week after your session you’ll receive your online gallery where you’ll select your 3 images for retouching! Compared to our private all-inclusive sessions that start at $850, this $350 steal for the whole family is a gift in it’s own!

CAN’T WAIT TO
SEE YOU SOON!


Written by: Remote Event Coordinator, Mod Bettie/Naughty Bettie

Bradley Haas, He/They

Bradley Haas is a show director of Beauty Beyond Drag Productions, LLC and the newest addition to Mod Bettie. His relationship with MB/NB began in 2019 when his drag production company had the opportunity to take part in a photoshoot with world-renowned drag troupe from the United Kingdom, Drag Syndrome, shot by Elise Kutt. In 2020, he and his business grew closer with MB/NB when his production began holding Naughty Drag Bingo at Mod Bettie.

Bradley is the remote event coordinator for Mod Bettie/Naughty Bettie. He is here to bring a little extra love to everything he touches. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community,

Bradley enjoys bringing inclusion, as well as awareness on important topics.

Email him at bradley@modbettie.com

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Fall... In Love With Yourself - September Bettie Event Checklist!

…And Just Like That,

We’re into September!

Take a Burlesque class, paint a nude picture of your body landscape, and touch some strangers!

Welcome to Self-Confidence September!

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Welcome to Self-Confidence September! |

This summer flew by, and now that the kiddos are back in school, it’s time to let our hair down and relax with the squad. Here’s your September checklist of events to hit at Naughty Bettie this month!


Saturday, September 10

#SquadBettie Special Edition Session:
Retro Pin Up

Born in the wrong era?
(us, too!)

Dogs are unfortunately not included. 😉

Look, we know you’re sexy, B. Now it’s time that you see it, too!

Finally live out your dream of being that sultry, effortlessly cool pin-up girl—all while getting the photographic evidence to prove it. If playing dress
up is wrong, we never, ever want to be right.

This SUPER affordable special edition session includes…

  • One Outfit

  • 3 Retouched, Digital Images with Print Release

  • Access to our Exclusive Props and Wardrobe Closet

  • 30 minutes of Expert Pose Coaching & Photography by Owner/Photographer Elise Kutt

  • Online gallery of 10+ images to choose from after your shoot

There are only a few spots remaining, so you may want to reserve yours before they’re gone!

Come play in our wardrobe and live out that pin-up girl fantasy!

 

September 11, 18, 25,
& October 1

Burlesque Bettie

A 4 Week Course in All Things Burlesque!

Every Sunday from 1PM to 3PM

Do you struggle with self-confidence? Well, do we have a treat for you!

Sexy isn’t a shape, it’s an attitude! And we’re going to show you that
YOU ARE SEXY, B!

Welcome to this 4 week course where you will be learning choreography, designing your costume, and performing the final routine at our Burlesque Bettie Showcase!

Welcome to this 4 week course where you will be learning choreography, designing your costume, and performing the final routine at our Burlesque Bettie Showcase!

Grab those dollar bills and get ready to hoot and holler as we introduce our resident goddess of tease, Maid Marian!

Marian loves how burlesque helps women of all shapes and sizes gain body neutrality. Her ultimate goal is to share this source of empowerment and confidence with the West Michigan community. Join her and Naughty Bettie in September for Burlesque Bettie!

Learn the art of tease from the goddess of tease herself!

Classes are on 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, & 10/1 from 1-3pm.

Students will need to bring a plain black bra and panty, black gloves
(elbow length or higher), and black thigh highs (available at Naughty Bettie).

Questions? Don’t hestate to shoot us an email at loveyourself@modbettie.com

In 2016, Maid Marian joined the vaudevillian troupe, The Frivolous Folies and has been on the board of directors since 2018. Through her partnership with the Follies, Marian is able to not only showcase her expertise of the art of tease but her beautiful singing voice, too! This talented B just doesn’t quit!

This queen tassel twirler started doing burlesque in 2012 and co-founded the burlesque troupe, the Danger Damsels Burlesque. Performing all over Grand Rapids and West Michigan with them until 2015 when she launched her solo career. You can trust her to teach you a technique or two about being sexy!

 

Thurday, September 15

Naughty Drag Bingo

Beauty Beyond Drag and DeeDee Chaunte are back for another jam-packed night of Naughty Bingo and drag performance!

Naughty Drag Bingo has become one of the most anticipated monthly events at
Naughty Bettie!

Maybe it’s the sparkles and glitter…
Maybe it’s the gut laughs you get from DeeDee…
Maybe it’s a fresh cast of new faces every month…
Maybe it’s the fact that you can win a free photoshoot…
Maybe it’s the endless possibilities of charcuterie board ideas…

Whatever it is, YOU NEED TO EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF.

Join the divas of Beauty Beyond Drag Productions as we play drag bingo the only way we know how: NAUGHTY! We’ve got bigger, kinkier prizes than ever before, now sponsored by Naughty Bettie!

THIS MONTH, WE’VE GOT A CHERRY POP!

If you don’t know what that means, it’ll be this B’s first time performing, EVER! Let’s welcome Miss Tiffany Tite, DeeDee’s new drag daughter, to the stage with support, love, and a packed house!

TICKETS

 

Friday, September 16

Wine & Nudes

Join Mod Bettie, Naughty Bettie, and the amazing Bux for a wine and painting event the only way the Betties can host it, naked!

You will be painting a portrait of your own body landscape, taken by Mod Bettie that night! So come ready to shop at Naughty Bettie, shoot with Mod Bettie then, paint all of those glorious curves with direction from Bux!

No pressure to be hair and make-up ready. This ain't about your face Bs.

TICKETS

Ticket includes painting canvas that you get to bring home, 15% off all NB merch for the evening, the nude photograph you painted, and one heck of an experience with a master in painting!

 

September 22 & 23

#SquadBettie Special Edition Session:
Rococo

Ready to blast off to 18th-century Continental Europe through the lense? This is an experience you’ll never forget, B!

  • 30 minute session, 1 outfit. (Choose one of our robes for a few shots to add plenty of variety.)

  • Our exclusive, online magazine with all the details on how to prepare and what to bring.

  • Professional pose coaching by owner and photographer Elise Kutt.

  • 3 unforgettable, digital images, complete with our signature, magazine-style retouching, plus a print/usage release.

  • An online gallery of 20+ images you can pick from after your shoot plus the option to purchase additional images at a discounted rate of $75/image.

  • The utter confidence that you'll never, ever say the words, "I'm not photogenic" again.

 

Friday, September 30

Unlocking Your Direct Route to Pleasure

We’re back at it Betties, diving deeper into the Wheel of Consent to unlock even more pleasure for you.

This session will focus on the taking quadrant of the wheel, why this is the trickiest quadrant for most people, and how with practice we can re-open our channel to direct pleasure in our bodies.


Who knows, maybe you’ll even meet a person or two during this deep dive into consent!

Facilitated by Emily Martin, who has a big-ass heart (and a big ass)! Her deepest desire is to love and be loved. She will be sharing tools she has collected through her own journey to educate herself sexually over the last 15 years and to live more fully in her body. From those early nights at home reading Our Bodies Ourselves to recent trainings with the International School of Temple Arts and the School of Consent and lots of embodiment and tantric
practices all along the way.

TICKETS


Written by: Remote Event Coordinator, Mod Bettie/Naughty Bettie

Bradley Haas, He/They

Bradley Haas is a show director of Beauty Beyond Drag Productions, LLC and the newest addition to Mod Bettie. His relationship with MB/NB began in 2019 when his drag production company had the opportunity to take part in a photoshoot with world-renowned drag troupe from the United Kingdom, Drag Syndrome, shot by Elise Kutt. In 2020, he and his business grew closer with MB/NB when his production began holding Naughty Drag Bingo at Mod Bettie.

Bradley is the remote event coordinator for Mod Bettie/Naughty Bettie. He is here to bring a little extra love to everything he touches. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Bradley enjoys bringing inclusion, as well as awareness on important topics.

Email him at bradley@modbettie.com

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It’s Getting HOT in Here - Your August Bettie Checklist!

Summer’s closing in, B, and we’ve got all the shenanigans going on in August!

Meet a stranger, make some jewelry, prove to West Michigan that you’re the naughtiest Bettie in GR!

WOW! June and July flew by so fast. It feels like just yesterday that I was typing up an event checklist for Spring! Before we know it, the leaves are going to start changing colors and Pumpkin Spice Latte will be on our lips. Okay… Let me stop wishing away this final month of summer. Here’s your August checklist of events to get involved in at the studio!

Thursday, August 11

Naughty Drag Bingo is Back!

Hosted by DeeDee Chaunte
and
Beauty Beyond Drag

6PM to 9PM

Join the divas of Beauty Beyond Drag Productions as they play drag bingo the only way we know how: NAUGHTY! We’ve got bigger, kinkier prizes than ever before!

Additional bingo cards are available for $4/each or get 3 for $10!

Grab a cocktail from your favorite brewery and head on over to Naughty Bettie! We look forward to seeing you, Grand Rapids!

NO COOLERS LARGER THAN HANDHELD COOLERS, PLEASE! SPACE IS LIMITED.

::HOSTED BY::

DeeDee Chaunte

::PERFORMANCES BY::

Tequila Sanchez

Amira Spade

*****PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN 1'S TO TIP THE ENTERTAINERS So come, drink responsibly, have fun, and let's have a great show! See you all soon! Let us know if you have any questions!!

GRAB YOUR TICKETS, B!

They go quick!

 

August 16, 23, and 30

Personal Branding

#SquadBettie Special Edition Sessions

10AM to 4PM By Appointment

The corporate headshot has evolved. Today, it is very contemporary, highly styled, and it needs to immediately set you apart from your competitors.

This type of “Personal Branding” is perfect for Lawyers, Doctors, Real Estate Agents, Business Executives, Authors, Creatives, Bloggers, Artists, Designers, and Musicians alike. It is also equally important to style hair, makeup, and wear clothing that matches your brand or type of business and to show your brand’s personality.

I can help you maximize your social branding and show your brand’s story with images that are clean and dynamic, images that help attract, entice, and “speak” to your audience.

DETAILS:

  • 45 minute session, 2 outfits. (Add layers like a blazer or sweater for plenty of variety.)

  • Our exclusive, online magazine with all the details on how to prepare and what to bring.

  • Professional pose coaching by owner and photographer Elise Kutt.

  • 5 unforgettable, digital images, complete with our signature, magazine-style retouching, plus a print/usage release.

  • An online gallery of 20+ images you can pick from after your shoot plus the option to purchase additional images at a discounted rate of $75/image.

  • The utter confidence that you'll never, ever say the words, "I'm not photogenic" again.


Arrive to our downtown studio at your scheduled session time ready to shoot! After a quick wardrobe change you'll get a crash course on posing before making your debut in front of the camera. The entire experience will take approximately one hour for clothing styling and shooting.

 

Thurday, August 18

Misfits in the Bedroom

Naughty Bettie X Social Misfits Strikes Again!

Hey MISFITS,

A naughty little night awaits! Join us for a romantic & intimate evening with your significant other on August 18th at 7:30pm.

National Couples Day is on August 18, and Naughty Bettie is back at Social Misfits, but this time for a DELECTABLE twist!

Making her return as host, join Molly Green and the MISFITS for a romantic and intimate evening with your significant other for National Couples Day on August 18th starting at 7:30pm.

Join Social Misfits and Naughty Bettie for a night entirely dedicated to you and your significant other. Sip, nibble, and be leisurely for this one-of-a-kind couples inspired event.

Get lost in the rhythms of jazzy swing vibes, candlelight, bubbles and roses while sharing conversations with other couples. Engage with Molly Green on all things intimate while welcoming the debut of our Executive Chef Jameson for his culinary insights along with our own lead mixologists, Kali Egan and Caitlin Quigley, for all things mixology.

Naughty Bettie Photoshoot: a mini photoshoot for you and your significant other with intimate-themed Mod Bettie Portraits vintage-chic photo op onsite.

***Surprise debut of a first ever limited edition Naughty Bettie x Social Misfits intimates collaboration piece.

This is a private and limited ticketed event. Ticket includes varietal aphrodisiac-inspired small plates from our own Executive Chef Jameson and (1) glass of bubbly aperitif. Aphrodisiac-inspired suggested cocktail pairings from our own lead mixologists, Kali Egan and Caitlin Quigley. Cash bar following all additional purchases.

 

Friday, August 26

XXX Trivia!

Naughty Trivia With Burlesque Performances!

6PM to 9PM

Join us for our newest installment, XXX TRIVIA NIGHT, featuring a different burlesque entertainer each month! This isn't your evangelical auntie's trivia... It's about to get naughty!

This month's burlesque act is…

Sophia VonStardust!

Sophia Von Stardust is an internationally published Detroit burlesque performer, model, and artist. She will be joining us all the way from Ypsilanti! By day, Sophia works with the GLOvation Circus and is a Co-Founder of Holy Bones, based out of Ypsilanti. She also specializes in modeling, drag entertainment, go-go, and makeup to name a few of her talents. We are SO excited to welcome her to our studio!

Your ticket includes the right to play some naughty trivia, 15% off all Naughty Bettie merchandise for the evening, a star-studded burlesque show, and the permission to BYOB (must be 21+ to BYOB)!

TICKETS

Grab a cocktail from your favorite brewery and head on over to Naughty Bettie! We look forward to seeing you, Grand Rapids!

 

Sunday, August 28

Letters From B

A Letter Writing Event To Your Local Representative

10AM to 2PM

In a historic and far-reaching decision,

the U.S. Supreme Court officially reversed Roe v. Wade on Friday, June 24.

This declared that the constitutional right to abortion, upheld for nearly a half century, no longer exists.

Join the Betties for a writing event to your local representative and rally together to make your voice heard! We will NOT be silenced!

This is a free event open to all. We will have light refreshments and snacks hosted by our favorite resident Bettie hair diva, Nicholas Proctor.

Drop in during one of our allotted times and get your signature in! If you can’t make it to this specific time, please consider coming to the next one on Saturday, September 24.

We will supply:
-Stamps
-Envelopes
-Templated Letters
-Drinks/Snacks

Your voice counts.
As a community, we
can and will
make an impact. We hope to see you there!

BONUS: We are giving all letter writers 10% off all in-store purchases, so get something Naughty for yourself from our little sister, Naughty Bettie. I know that when I’m down, a good haul from my favorite boutique helps me feel better.


Written by: Remote Event Coordinator, Mod Bettie/Naughty Bettie

Bradley Haas, He/They

Bradley Haas is a show director of Beauty Beyond Drag Productions, LLC and the newest addition to Mod Bettie. His relationship with MB/NB began in 2019 when his drag production company had the opportunity to take part in a photoshoot with world-renowned drag troupe from the United Kingdom, Drag Syndrome, shot by Elise Kutt. In 2020, he and his business grew closer with MB/NB when his production began holding Naughty Drag Bingo at Mod Bettie.

Bradley is the remote event coordinator for Mod Bettie/Naughty Bettie. He is here to bring a little extra love to everything he touches. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Bradley enjoys bringing inclusion, as well as awareness on important topics.

Email him at bradley@modbettie.com

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Bettie Business Bureau: Nani

Bettie Business Bureau

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Bettie Business Bureau |

Meet Nani!

My name is Rogelio, otherwise known as Nani!

I currently work in a nursing home by day and at night I am a drag super star!!! I am a mother of two beautiful kitties named Nani and Kenai! They’re my world!!

What inspired me to be a drag queen was an old friend of mine. We used to watch Rupaul‘s Drag Race like it was a sport. We would always have make up Kiki nights and I would post them on Instagram which then led to me getting my first booking.

It was my first gig when I knew that it was my passion.

When Gaga said she “lives for the applause,” I truly felt that. There are no words to describe the feeling of being on that stage and hearing people scream for you. My biggest inspiration is Adele. She’s so genuine and authentic.

Fun fact: Nani created this dress… from SCRATCH!

If you could change one thing in the world to make it a better place, what would it be and why?

I just think this world needs kinder people. You never know what is going on in someone’s life or at home. That little bit of kindness could save someone’s life.

What do you do when you’re not twirling the house down for the children?

Right now it’s honestly school. I just changed my major from nursing to fashion studies at Kendall College and it has been the best decision of my life. This winter semester was my first semester at Kendall and I’ve already made a garment that I am super proud of and walked my first ever models runway! You can see it in the pictures in this blog!

What makes your gigs amazing?

Getting to meet everyone! I’ve met some amazing people and I feel like it’s just getting started. Also seeing the look on peoples’ faces when performing is so validating and makes me feel like a superstar.

Be who you want to be and not what others want you to be. As long as you love what you are doing then that’s all that matters!

Any quotes that inspire you?

"That is the key to navigating this life—don’t take it too seriously. That’s when the party begins."

-Rupaul Charles

I swear we’ll see Nani on Rupaul’s Drag Race someday...! Mark my words.

You can catch Nani at Harmony Hall this coming Saturday, June 25 for one last pride show with Beauty Beyond Drag! Click here for more information!

Bettie Business Bureau: Ashley O'Neal

The Bettie Business Bureau

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The Bettie Business Bureau |

Meet Ashley O’Neal!

What a total #BossBettie

“I help people buy and sell homes in West Michigan, and this has been a passion of mine since I was about 12 years old!”

I LOVE the stories that homes have to tell. Who picked out THAT wallpaper? Who did the children in these bedrooms grow up to become? What's the story with this weird attic space? Alongside that, seeing clients turn a house into THEIR home, and then watching their net worth expand just by doing life is the MOST awesome experience.

Q. Who’s your inspiration?

A: I have so many! Honestly, every woman out there killing it, being her own bold, badass self with NO regrets. I'm a total fangirl.

Q. What about your current role makes you want to jump out of bed in the morning, hit the brew button on the coffee machine, and get to work?

A: The sound in my clients' voices and the look on their faces when I get to say "we did it". Whether it's a buyer, seller, vacant land, second home.. it never gets old. Be boldly and unapologetically you-you'll attract people/clients into your life who will help you become wildly successful in all areas-and that's way more fulfilling than being "#1 on a list!”

Q. If you could change one thing in the world to make it a better place, what would it be?

A: I would make sure every person woke up and created joy for themselves. We would all stop looking for it in other people/places/things, and our world would be such a bright, magical place.

Q. Favorite quote?

What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly
— Richard Bach

I love eating and feeling good. And I REALLY love sharing that with other people! Food is medicine.

Do not give one half of a thought to what people will think of you if you "fill in the blank". They do not matter, and you do not have time to waste!

Mad (Wo)Men in 2022

The women of AMC's Mad Men were hardly supporting roles. They stole the show with their bold, brave, and beautiful personalities. These characters represented the women who rebelled against the times. Out of an era in which women were socially forced to stay in the kitchen looking pretty, these characters busted out of the norm into a man's world and caught everyone's attention. Joan, Betty, Megan, Sally and Peggy ruled with style. But what would these badass babes look like after catching a time machine to 2022?

 

Betty Hofstadt, the queen of ice cold glares and A-line skirts. Her Mad Men style was a really good visual representation of her personality. Her closet was full of new and old, because she just couldn't seem to let go of her youth (both in terms of her closet and her mentality. Remember Glen, anyone?) Betty's 2022 closet would feature the same pastel colors, and similar conservative cuts, but with a little inspiration from contemporary trends like color blocking and ornate florals. We can't blame Betty for having such a classically stuck-up style. She grew up hearing she looks like Grace Kelly, after all.

Peggy Olson. The strong, creative, and driven copy writer who worked her way up from frumpy secretary to being too damn good for all those the Mad Men men. Peggy's the kind of person who thinks she doesn't have a style, someone who cares too much about her work to worry about her clothes. But even she has to realize how many motifs run through her closet. Peggy was always into layering and tie-neck blouses. Plaids, stripes, and repetitive patterns all worked their way into her conservative work clothes. And by the end of the show her style was refined, hip, and as always, professional. 2022 seems to be Peggy's fashion dream come true. We've got mustard-colored anything. We've got tie-neck blouses for days. We are in the golden time of business casual clothes. Peggy would be the best dressed creative at whatever hip office she'd work at in 2022.

Sally Draper. Like mother like daughter, Sally just wasn't happy with her age. Always trying to act older, Sally pushed the limits of her wardrobe and actions constantly. Her youthful style tended to push towards the mature side. Like when Daddy Don almost didn't let her out of the house in her Go-Go boots. Today, Sally would have an eclectic closet with a mix of young and mature: classic shift dresses and peter pan collars, trendy skirts and platform shoes, youthful accessories, and an assortment of headbands (obviously.) 2022 Sally is bright, daring, and still just as bratty as her 1960's self.

Joan Halloway. The absolute baddest bitch to ever grace our tv screens. She oozed sex appeal and sass. Even in her conservative dresses she couldn't hide her dominating aura or those voluptuous "hillsides" as Roger would say. Joan covered up in bold business wear, richly colored and with minimal accessories. She wanted to seen as more than a "whole lot of woman" in this man's world. Joan was the backbone of the office, and she scratched her way to the top, with razor sharp claws that always matched her lipstick. In 2022 Joan could be seen in wiggle dresses and a-line pants, powerful silhouettes. She'd still be rocking those bold one-piece outfits, like an off-the-shoulder jumpsuit or a solid fuchsia dress with stylized sleeves. Joan always has, and always will, dress to stand out and stand tall.

Megan Calvet. Zou Bisou Bizoom on over to the mall, girl, because everything you love is back in style in 2022. Mad Men Megan's wardrobe was stuffed with all the top trends. She loved frills, florals, and just about anything with bell sleeves. In almost every store today we see influences from Megan's heyday. Bell bottom jeans are flooding back into stores. Sleek pantsuits are back for those, like Megan, who are brave enough to rock them. And that's right, bell sleeves are EVERYWHERE. Megan would fit right in the 2022 world of fashion, and she'd be so happy about she might just pick up a microphone. (But please don't.)

Rasario cropped shirt / Zimmermann long sleeve romper / Topshop red romper / Galvan off shoulder romper / Proenza Schouler pants, $605 / Victoria, Victoria Beckham tapered jeans / Playsuit romper / Marc Ellis leather sandals / Dorothy Perkins high heeled footwear, $52 / Giuseppe Zanotti black heeled sandals / BaubleBar red earrings / Humble Chic beaded jewelry / Humble Chic rhinestone necklace

Does this blog have you in the feels to travel back in time?

We’re headed to the 60’s for an on location #SquadBettie Special Event session in a stunning Mid Century Modern home fit for a Mod Bettie.

Get MOD with us, Bettie!

Summer is Here —Your June Bettie Checklist!

Brunch with your besties has never looked so sexy!

Category is… Daya Molayne-Chaunte serving “backbend balloon titty realness” last month at Naughty Bingo with Beauty Beyond Drag Productions

We have so many cool events coming up in June! For the Bettie who wants to step outside of the usual, this one’s for you! From wine and nudes to tucking and binding, Naughty B is the place to be!

Friday, June 3

Wine and Nudes

A Painting Event With Bux!

5PM to 9PM

Bux is back again! Join Mod Bettie, Naughty Bettie, and the amazing talents of a master in painting for a paint and sip event the only way the Betties can host it, naked!

You will be painting a portrait of your own body landscape, taken by Mod Bettie that night! So come ready to shop at Naughty Bettie, shoot with Mod Bettie then, paint all of those glorious curves with direction from Bux!

TICKETS: $50, includes sexy painting to bring home, and we'll also e-mail you your nude after the event!

BYOB (Bettie, body, & bevvies) and receive 15% off your purchase at Naughty Bettie.

To protect the privacy of our Betties, this event is limited to female identified and AFAB non-binary individuals comfortable in a female identified space.

TICKETS

 

Friday, June 10

Spill The T!

A Naughty Bettie Workshop Into Transgender Style

6PM to 9PM

Naughty Bettie is excited to provide a resource workshop to our community focused on style and personal care for our Transgender, Non-binary, and Gender Nonconforming friends and families. We will have special guest speakers from the local LGBTQIA+ community (Grand Rapids Transgender Foundation & Grand Rapids Pride Center) as well as some special guests from a transgender focused apparel company (Zhe) coming all the way from New York City!

There will be lessons on topics such as binding, tucking, skincare, makeup, and hair. This is a FREE event, and all ages are welcome! It is not necessary, but donations are appreciated and 30% of the proceeds from donations to cover labor costs will go to the Grand Rapids Trans Foundation.

FREE REGISTRATION

 

Sunday, June 12

Betties Who Brunch

Hosted by La Reine Divine!

11AM to 1PM

These will be monthly, with rotating hosts from Beauty Beyond Drag Productions. This month, our host is our current reigning Miss Beauty Beyond Drag 2021/2022, La Reine Divine! Joining La Reine this month are special guests Nani, Betty J, and DeeDee Chaunte! Brunch is best when it's with your squad!

All of this and a drag show! WHAT!

Take 15% off all of your Naughty Bettie purchases while you're here, too! Exclusive for ticketholders!

TICKETS

 

Saturday, June 18

60's Retro On Location

#SquadBettie Special Edition Session

Available 9:15AM to 4PM by appointment

DETAILS:

  • 30 minute session, 1 outfit, ON LOCATION at this beautiful Mid Century Mod home.

  • Our exclusive, online magazine with all the details on how to prepare and what to bring.

  • Professional pose coaching by owner and photographer Elise Kutt.

  • 5 unforgettable, digital images, complete with our signature, magazine-style retouching, plus a print/usage release.

  • An online gallery of 20+ images you can pick from after your shoot plus the option to purchase additional images at a discounted rate of $75/image.

  • The utter confidence that you'll never, ever say the words, "I'm not photogenic" again.

Arrive on location (address will be emailed closer to shoot date) at your scheduled session time ready to shoot. After a quick wardrobe change you'll get a crash course on posing before making your debut in front of the camera.

 

Thursday, June 23

Naughty Bingo!

Hosted by

DeeDee Chaunte

6PM to 9PM

The HOTTEST bingo in town has landed right back at our doorsteps!

Join the divas of Beauty Beyond Drag Productions as they play drag bingo the only way we know how: NAUGHTY! We’ve got bigger, kinkier prizes than ever before!

Additional bingo cards are available for $4/each or get 3 for $10!

Grab a cocktail from your favorite brewery and head on over to Naughty Bettie! We look forward to seeing you, Grand Rapids!

NO COOLERS LARGER THAN HANDHELD COOLERS, PLEASE! SPACE IS LIMITED.

::HOSTED BY::

DeeDee Chaunte

::PERFORMANCES BY::

BittaSweet

Cherry Poppins

*****PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN 1'S TO TIP THE ENTERTAINERS So come, drink responsibly, have fun, and let's have a great show! See you all soon! Let us know if you have any questions!!

TICKETS

 

EVERY TUESDAY!

LIVE Intuitive Card Readings with Katrina Peshka

2:45PM IN #SquadBettie!

Click here to go to #SquadBettie!

Join us in #SquadBettie every Tuesday at 2:45PM for Tarot Tuesday, hosted by Katrina Peshka, Intuitive Card Reader!

 

Written by: Remote Event Coordinator, Mod Bettie/Naughty Bettie

Bradley Haas, He/They

Bradley Haas is a show director of Beauty Beyond Drag Productions, LLC and the newest addition to Mod Bettie. His relationship with MB/NB began in 2019 when his drag production company had the opportunity to take part in a photoshoot with world-renowned drag troupe from the United Kingdom, Drag Syndrome, shot by Elise Kutt. In 2020, he and his business grew closer with MB/NB when his production began holding Naughty Drag Bingo at Mod Bettie.

Bradley is the remote event coordinator for Mod Bettie/Naughty Bettie. He is here to bring a little extra love to everything he touches. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community,

Bradley enjoys bringing inclusion, as well as awareness on important topics.

Email him at bradley@modbettie.com

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Styling Your Lingerie as Outerwear: A Styling Event With Michelle Krick!

Friday, May 13

Join wardrobe consultant Michelle Krick and Naughty Bettie for a fun filled night of fashion shows, styling techniques, photos, and shopping.

Enjoy 2 fashion show segments featuring Naughty Bettie, which will show you how to wear lingerie as outerwear and showcase Spring's hottest trends!

DATE: Friday, May 13, 2022

TIME: 6PM to 9PM

LOCATION: Naughty Bettie, 706 Curve St SW, Grand Rapids

TICKETS: Available online only!

“Styling lingerie as outerwear is easier than you think. Just try it! Utilize what you already have in your closet like high waisted jeans, flowy pants, skirts, and blazers to create a fun look. And go with your comfort level…there is no right way…just YOUR way!”- Michelle Krick

After the fashion show, Michelle Krick will review all the outfits and talk trends and styling tips to elevate your look! You'll learn how to wear your lingerie with your favorite pieces in your wardrobe, like your jeans, fun tops, blazers, and more!

We will feature a specially designed Mod Bettie photo booth where you can get some fun pics by yourself or with a friend, and you'll have access to those images in an online gallery after the event!

Your ticket includes..

  • 10% off purchases from Naughty Bettie (that night only)

  • Gift bags with some fun surprises!

  • Naughty Bettie $25 gift card

  • $50 gift card from Michelle Krick Style

  • Raffle items from Naughty Bettie and Mod Bettie Portrait Boutique

And of course, we'll have sips and snacks!

THIS WILL BE A HIGH ENERGY FUN EVENT!! SPACE IS LIMITED. GRAB A TICKET NOW!

Michelle Krick is a fashion expert, wardrobe stylist, and personal shopper serving West Michigan. her expertise for style, trends, and fashion came out of 30 years in the retail industry. Her excitement was fueled when she saw the confidence her customers gained from a new look or outfit. She also loves the ever-changing world of trends in fashion.

Written by: Remote Event Coordinator, Mod Bettie/Naughty Bettie, Bradley Haas (He/They)

Bradley Haas is a show director of Beauty Beyond Drag Productions, LLC and the newest addition to Mod Bettie. His relationship with MB/NB began in 2019 when his drag production company had the opportunity to take part in a photoshoot with world-renowned drag troupe from the United Kingdom, Drag Syndrome, shot by Elise Kutt. In 2020, he and his business grew closer with MB/NB when his production began holding Naughty Drag Bingo at Mod Bettie.

Bradley is the remote event coordinator for Mod Bettie/Naughty Bettie. He is here to bring a little extra love to everything he touches. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Bradley enjoys bringing inclusion, as well as awareness on important topics.

Email him at bradley@modbettie.com

Follow along:
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Beauty Beyond Drag

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