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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New Boutique

This is the good news. I am putting my clothes into a boutique downtown! I'm super excited. The place is not into clothing right now, due to the fact that they are all hair and products. I really love the boutique and I am working with the owner to make room for a clothing line. I really love this picture because the color scheme is amazing with the green and the light pink. I hope to incorporate the colors into the store downtown. It's also full of furniture which I think makes the place look comfortable and welcoming. I'll keep you picture updated about the process.

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My Tulle Obsession

Here is the inspiration for what I like to think is my attempt into working with TuTUs. I happen to love them and then Add the fact that you can find amazing tulle colors and you have me hooked. I'm going to attempt a few skirts that I plan on showing on the runway. Below are the pictures that I look to for inspiration when making the new skirts. I'll have stuff that I made to post in no time.

Welcome to my Wonderland.

Here is the inspiration for my fall line. I'm going off the femininity of Alice with the wild side of the other characters. I am going to do an entire line of skirts that are one of a kind. I have black corsets to go with each dress. I want the contrast to speak for itself. Plus, there is nothing more exciting to me than frills and ribbons!
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