When I think “designer” I think of a high profile beauty always dressed to the nines in a red pair of Manolo’s . Let me tell you boys and girls….man, was I wrong. Designing is hard work. I haven’t gotten this much wear out of sweats and t-shirts since college. I wake up, brush my teeth, and head out the door to the “sweat shop” and hit the sewing machine. My hair and I are no longer on speaking terms because of the abuse I have put it through. Any designer that can maneuver the sewing machine in a pair of Manolo’s is far more experienced than I. I now know where the term “sweat shop” comes from. Though I have been working my *** off, I love every minute of it. It is incredibly rewarding to create something so unique and beautiful. The day that all my hard work assembles on the runway I will be on cloud nine. If you see me, don’t look to close because you may see a tear in my eye.

Hi, My name is Emily and I am a fashion addict….
If you haven’t heard, seen or spoken to me lately it’s probably because I have been stowed away in my sweat shop working in my one man assembly line. I am working on my Spring 2009 collection for Charleston Fashion Week. My collection is called “Patchwork & Posies”, do not get confused…I will not have a collection of grandma’s quilts marching down the runway. The inspiration behind my line is 70’s music, bright colors, psychedelic patterns, peace signs, tie dye….you get the jest. I am very excited about presenting my collection in Charleston at fashion week. I would love for all who are able to please come and support yours truly. The show is March, 24th and you can get more info at www.charlestonfashionweek.com. Because of the massive amounts of time I have devoted to my collection I haven’t had much time to allocate to my jewelry design. But fear not….after CFW is said and done I will have colossal amounts of jewelry, clothing, accessories, and other goodies at your beck and call. Hooray!
Mamie Ruth….funky, fresh. fashion.