Fashion Show Coming up

Here is a blurry picture of one of my new dresses going into the fashion show. Because I now have a small boutique, half of the show will be stuff I made as a one of a kind, and half will be dresses that you can buy in the shop. I'm very excited. It shows my design ability and also what my new shop entails.

Even better, you can now buy all the stuff in my shop after the show. Pieces from the show will be available after April 18th.

So what is the next step? The next step is setting up the merchandise better in the boutique. All this week I will be putting up new fixtures and display cases to better showcase what we have to offer.

I'm very excited to say we are going to be continuing to make dresses through out the summer even though there will not be a fashion show during that time. I will be making new pieces for the store continuously.

Thanks for the continuing support of everyone! See you at the shows!

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Puffy Spring Skirts

Big Puffy Skirt Time. I would just like to say that even though most people complain about puffy skirts making their butts look big, I will venture to say that it’s not a bad thing. I know everyone is trying to slim down, but I would like to pay homage to curves with skirts that accentuate the butt and make it look bigger. This skirt can be bought at topshop.com and is a great spring piece. Next time on this blog…more skirts. I am determined to bring skirts back into my wardrobe.

As for the Rum&Couture line? I have been working on new pieces to show at this springs fashion shows. Fashion shows? Yes! I will be doing two this coming spring. I will let you know the details of the show as it gets closer!

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Here is to the new year! May it sparkle like these amazing dresses. I feel like this year should be better than ever for you all so get ready to enjoy it. These amazing dresses can be found on www.edressme.com. Enjoy and Happy New Year!
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Tasteful Holiday Sweaters!

I recently went to an "ugly sweater" party and I much enjoyed donning a tacky sweater and red tights for the holiday. But, there are ways to enjoy a good holiday sweater with out all the tacky. Holiday sweaters have been given a bad name due to the fact that most of them are tacky. Nordstrom.com has a great selection of sweaters that I would wear to a holiday party. Here is one. This is the Free People "Snow" Fair Isle Sweater. The color is just fabulous. I also love the stripes knitted in because they are very subtle while still keeping the traditional holiday sweater feel.

Sweater: Free People, Nordstrom.com, $88.00

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Christmas Ornaments for the Fashion Forward

This is the picture of the supplies you need for making Christmas bow ornaments. You just need red and white ribbon. I cut mine into 19" strips. Then I tied them into bows and put ornament hooks through the back of them. Put them on the tree and Voila! you have very cute bow ornaments. Just some holiday fashion fun for you.
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So here is a drawing that I did for class. I was trying to embody the 1970's punk look. I loved ripped jeans as well as v-neck shirts so this look really appeals to me. I have decided to carry some very soft v-neck tee shirts like the one in the drawing in the boutique which is now open. I realized that basics are very hard to find. It bothers me I cannot find a basic tee shirt. I am very excited to say that I will be be putting clothes online and you will be able to purchase Rum&Couture clothing at www.rumandcouture.com! I will let you know as soon as the store section is up and running.
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This is just what I needed. A little practice drawing corsets. I must say. I do love them. And, my fashion show is coming up this Saturday! SUNY Cortland hosts a Music for the Cause event where the proceeds from the show go to a different cause each year. My line of corsets and skirts will be showing at this event. I am very happy to announce that it is November 7th and my first day of the clothing shop being open is going to be November 9th. Thanks to all of my fans!
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