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A priority for me with running Betty & Leroy is to keep prices fair and affordable for you. This includes keeping the prices of our stock reasonable and making shipping costs for you as low as I can. But sadly, shipping has been getting more and more expensive. I've always charged less for shipping than what the courier actually costs me, but in 2025, I'm paying on average $12-15 to ship every online order in the North Island, and $15-25 for orders in the South Island. I've considered switching to other courier companies, but the costs are similar, and I...

Hi everyone! Over the last few weeks I've been dealing with a new health issue. I'm not feeling great at the moment, and with a few things coming up including an urgent specialist appointment, I've decided it's time to take a short break. Betty & Leroy will be closed from Monday 14 April. I won't be stopping working on the store - as I've not been 100% I have a bunch of stock to sort and admin to do, so I will still be checking messages and emails during this time. But the online store will be unavailable until I...

Hi everyone! Just letting you know that I am taking a short break from the online store and will be closed from 6pm, Monday 5 August, and will reopen at some point on Sunday 11 August. This is for something I've had planned for a little while, but haven't been able to let everyone know until it was confirmed. All orders placed on Monday 5 August will be shipped out on Tuesday 6 August. Keep an eye on our Facebook & Instagram for updates on reopening. Kim

Hi everyone! I'm going to be taking a break from the online store for the next two weeks! This is for two reasons: I have a HUGE backlog of stock waiting to go online and between all the markets and somehow getting sick four times in five weeks, I haven't had a proper chance to wash, repair, photograph and upload it all; and I'm going on a stock buying trip! The website will be closing sometime during the morning of Monday 27 May, and I am aiming to have it reopened sometime during the evening on Sunday 9 June. Make...

If you're in the Wellington region and want to shop Betty & Leroy in person, well you're in luck!  I'll be at three markets over the next few weeks: My Walk in Wardrobe PLUS size (16+) mini market, Friday 26 April, 6-9pm, Knox Presbyterian Church, Lower Hutt My Walk in Wardrobe sustainable fashion market, Saturday 27 April, 10am-2pm, Knox Presbyterian Church, Lower Hutt My Walk in Wardrobe sustainable fashion market, Saturday 4 May, 10am-2pm, Waikanae Memorial Hall I'll be bringing with me all of the currently available online stock, plus exclusive jewellery and a special rack FULL of clothing not available...