Happy Birthday, Betsey Johnson!

By Michelle Zimmerman

The woman, herself, Betsey Johnson.

Can't believe it! The forever young purveyor of flirty party dresses and frisky tops turned ...

68th years old, last Wednesday on August 11th.

The pink stretch limo

A huge wave of anticipation was penting up, waiting for Ms. B. to arrive at her 138 Wooster St. boutique between Prince and Houston.

The balloons were already hoisted up. Flowers bloom. The pink and white cute cupcakes and the yummy chocolate chip cookie sandwiches were ready to munch on.

Finally, Betsey showed up among guests wishing her "Happy Birthday." She returned the love by giving them hugs and kisses. Then, she sang "Happy Birthday" along with the crowd.

At the party, she made two big announcements.

The next night, she would make an appearance as guest judge on Lifetime's "Project Runway," where the challenge was constructing party dresses from party supplies. How fitting.

Then, here's the big one...On Fashion Night Out, all of her boutiques in Manhattan will be doing hair & makeup for all the shoppers and there will be tons of items on sale.

Cupcake Cafe, obviously, supplied the rosy cupcakes and the yummy chocolate chip whoopie pies.

Outside, they wrapped one side of the boutique with plain white paper where well-wishers scribble birthday wishes for Ms. B.

This is one heck of an exciting warm-up for Fashion's Night Out and New York Fashion Week.

Happy Birthday, Betsey!